Wellness Escape: 6-Night Yoga Retreat in the Andalusian Hills

The retreat is led by Simon Low, a world-renowned yoga teacher and the heart of Santillán, who has designed this experience to offer a balanced, holistic approach to yoga. The daily schedule includes a morning yang class—a flowing, breath-led vinyasa that builds energy, flexibility, and strength while respecting the natural rhythms of the body—and an afternoon yin class, featuring deeply restorative asanas and Taoist-inspired postures that stimulate the subtle body and connective tissues. Simon also incorporates Thomas Hanna-inspired somatic movement education into many classes, helping you move with greater ease and awareness. The Great Yoga Wall, a unique feature of the studio with 24 stations, adds variety to your practice, allowing for deeper stretches and inversions in a supportive environment.

The setting is the Santillán retreat center, a labor of love created by Simon and his wife Adriana, along with Finnish yoga expert Eija Tervonen. The state-of-the-art 160m² studio features a cushioned wooden floor, ceiling fans, and a full range of yoga props, creating the ultimate space for learning and practice. In addition to the main studio, there is a large covered outdoor yoga sala and a cozy indoor studio with wood-burning fires for winter months. The property is set on over a hectare of cultivated land, with fruit trees—avocado, mango, papaya, orange, lemon, peach, fig, and mandarin—that supply fresh juice in season, as well as chickens and ducks that provide eggs for the kitchen.

This retreat is designed to give you ample personal guidance and attention. Assistant teachers are present in all classes, offering individual adjustments and modifications where appropriate. One afternoon is left free for excursions, rest, or exploration of the surrounding area, allowing you to integrate your practice with local culture and nature. With its combination of expert teaching, beautiful facilities, and a supportive community, this retreat offers a truly unforgettable week of yoga and relaxation.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private, twin/double, or triple room - Daily yoga classes: dynamic yang and restorative yin - Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus early morning snacks - Use of all facilities: salt-water pool, paddle tennis court, yoga studios - Mineral water fountains, freshly squeezed orange juice (in season), tea, and coffee - Full use of yoga props and the Great Yoga Wall - Personal guidance from Simon Low and assistant teachers - Spanish tax

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (can be arranged for an additional fee) - Massage and spa treatments - On-site purchases (retail items, etc.) - Travel insurance - Excursions and activities outside the retreat program - Golf and horseback riding activities