Mediterranean Yoga & Wellness Co-Living Retreat in Spain

The retreat takes place in a private villa in Benissa, a historic town in the province of Alicante, Spain, about 275 meters above sea level. The villa has a pool, a yoga shala/deck, and is just a few kilometers from the coast, with easy access to the beaches of Moraira and Calp. The location offers a mix of hillside tranquility and Mediterranean coastal beauty.

Your host, Vanessa, is a traveling yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience and 700 hours of certification. She began her journey as a rhythmic gymnast at age five and later discovered yoga after a major car crash left her rehabilitating for a year and a half. She trained in India and now teaches a style that combines rhythm, fluidity, and fire, focusing on intuitive and flowing movement. She's supported by Rafael, a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and Animal Flow instructor who also brings his culinary expertise to the retreat.

The retreat offers a weekly schedule with a mix of practices. Mornings might begin with an Osho dynamic or power yoga session to energize, while afternoons include animal flow or vinYin yoga for mobility and grit. Evenings are for sound healing and yoga nidra. There are also workshops on pranayama, yoga philosophy, and asana lab sessions to deepen your practice. The idea is to offer variety so you can choose what you need each day.

Flexibility is a core feature: you can come for any number of days, and the program adapts to the group. The retreat emphasizes a healthier rhythm, with no alcohol served, and meals are organic and communal. The group size is kept small, between 3 and 10 participants, to maintain a personal, intimate feel.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily meals (brunch, tea + cake, dinner) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Cooking class - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Free wifi - Free parking - Pool access - Yoga shala/deck - Sauna and cold plunge

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Airport transfers (unless arranged)