June 19–26, 2027 · Suryalila Retreat Centre, Andalusia, Spain
A Different Kind Of Freedom
Strengthen the body you have. Quiet the mind. Discover the freedom of not being defined by either.
7 nights · yoga · meditation · nourishing meals
What if one week gave your body and mind the chance to settle—so you could feel lighter, more open and more fully alive again?
WHAT TO EXPECT
Space to slow down, listen deeply and return to your natural rhythm.
As the mind quietens and the breath deepens, the body has space to soften, while also becoming stronger, steadier and more alive.
This retreat is about balance. Movement and stillness. Strength and softness. Effort and ease.
Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, inquiry, nervous system practices and spacious periods of rest, we’ll create the conditions for your whole system to settle. Not simply so you can relax for a week, but so you can return home carrying that balance into your everyday life.
You don’t need to be particularly flexible or experienced to join. Every practice can be adapted to meet you where you are. All that’s needed is a willingness to show up, just as you are.
A retreat with enough structure to support you, and enough spaciousness to let the week unfold naturally.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
A gentle rhythm for body and mind.
Morning
Arrive quietly
Each morning begins quietly with meditation, breathwork and silence. Before the day asks anything of you, you’ll have the chance to simply arrive.
LATE MORNING
Move with purpose
After breakfast we gather for our main morning practice, with functional movement, gentle strengthening yoga, mobility and balance. We’ll move with purpose, building strength and maintaining mobility in ways that support how your body actually moves and functions in everyday life.
The intention is to leave you feeling more at home in your body — stronger, more mobile and better supported, both on and off the mat.
Afternoon & Evening
Make room for rest
Afternoons are spacious — time to swim, rest by the pool, enjoy the sauna, wander, read, journal or simply do very little. As the day closes, we gather again for quieter practices such as yin, restorative yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra or self-inquiry.
Our days follow a gentle rhythm that allows both body and mind to settle. There is structure, but also enough spaciousness to listen to what you need.
“Strength isn’t the opposite of softness. Often it is what allows us to soften more deeply.”
WHAT MAKES THIS RETREAT DIFFERENT
Every retreat is different.
Every retreat I teach is different. I don’t arrive with a rigid programme or a script to follow.
Instead, I bring everything I’ve learned through more than twenty-five years of teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreats, and allow the week to unfold around the people who are there.
There is, however, a rhythm that holds the week. Each day includes a longer morning practice where we move, strengthen, mobilise and explore balance in ways that are functional, mindful and adaptable to different bodies. You can expect around an hour and a half of active practice each day. Intelligent, purposeful movement designed to help you leave the retreat feeling stronger and more at ease in your body.
Together we’ll explore
Functional yoga and a balance of strengthening and relaxing to build resilience and confidence
Mobility practices to support freedom and ease in the body
Breathwork and meditation to calm and steady the mind
Yin yoga and restorative practices for deep release
Self-inquiry practices to explore the deeper sense of self beneath the changing experiences of life.
Yoga Nidra for profound rest and integration
NATURE AS A HEALING MIRROR
Wide-open skies, olive groves and the quiet of Andalusia.
All of this unfolds among the rolling hills of Andalusia, at the beautiful Suryalila Retreat Centre.
Surrounded by olive groves, wide-open skies and peaceful countryside, Suryalila offers a rare combination of natural beauty, comfort and simplicity. We’ll practise in its beautiful yoga spaces, enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, relax by the pool, enjoy the sauna, wander the land or simply soak up the quiet.
It’s the kind of place where your nervous system begins to exhale almost as soon as you arrive.
A GLIMPSE OF SURYALILA
See the place where the week unfolds.
SIMPLE DAILY FLOW
Enough rhythm to feel held. Enough space to breathe.
The schedule gives the week a gentle shape while leaving your afternoons open for rest, swimming, reading, journaling or simply doing very little.
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
Come as you are.
This retreat is for anyone with some experience of yoga. You don’t need to be particularly flexible or fit, and every practice can be adapted to meet your body where it is. You’ll be encouraged to listen to yourself and make the practice your own throughout the week.
You may be longing to deepen your practice, reconnect with yourself, or simply have a week with more space to breathe, move and be. Whatever brings you, you’ll be very welcome.
You do not need to arrive calm.
You do not need to have everything figured out.
STAY & PRICING
Choose the space that feels right for you.
Your retreat price includes seven nights’ accommodation, three delicious vegetarian meals each day, all yoga, meditation and retreat sessions, and full use of the beautiful Suryalila Retreat Centre. All accommodation, practice spaces and dining areas can be air-conditioned.
Honeymoon Yurt
Ensuite 
Air conditioning
€1,890 pp shared
€2,135 solo
Deluxe Double Room
Air conditioning€1,885 pp shared
€2,065 solo
Superior Twin
Air conditioning€1,785 pp shared
€1,960 solo
Superior Double/Twin
Shared Facilities Air conditioning
€1,610 pp shared
€1,820 solo
Eco Casa Double/Twin
Air conditioning€1,470 pp shared
€1,645 solo
Glamping Yrt/Mini Dome
Air conditioning€1,470 pp shared
€1,645 solo
Travelling by campervan? Suryalila also has a small number of campervan spaces available — get in touch for current pricing and availability.
Reserve your place with a €450 deposit.
To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of €450 is required. The remaining balance is due 14 weeks before the retreat begins.
Come exactly as you are.
YOU’RE SO WELCOME HERE
A week of practice, rest and genuine connection.
You can arrive exactly as you are. There’s no expectation to already feel calm or clear, or to be particularly fit or strong. You don’t need to prepare yourself for the retreat — the practices are there to meet you where you are and support you through the week.
One of the lovely things about retreat is the connections that naturally form. Many people arrive on their own and don’t know anyone, but over the course of the week meals are shared, conversations happen, and strangers gradually become familiar.
And sometimes those connections last well beyond the retreat itself. Many people have left my retreats with new friendships as well as a renewed connection with themselves.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The details you’ll want before you travel.
Arrival & Departure
Arrival — Saturday, June 19, 2027. Rooms are available from 4:00pm. Lunch on arrival day is provided free of charge.
Departure — Saturday, June 26, 2027. Check-out is at 11:00am. Staying on for lunch can be added to your bill.
Food & Dietary Requirements
Every day you’ll enjoy three abundant vegetarian meals, included in your retreat price. Fresh, colourful and deeply nourishing, the food is often one of the highlights of the week.
Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets can usually be accommodated, and nut-free dishes can be prepared on request. As meals are served buffet-style in a shared kitchen, the absence of cross-contamination can’t be guaranteed — this includes nuts, gluten and other allergens.
A note on a few specific sensitivities: meals without raw onion, garlic, tomato and/or pepper may carry a small daily supplement, depending on how strict the requirement is.
If you have food allergies, coeliac disease, severe intolerances or highly restrictive dietary requirements, please get in touch before booking so we can advise whether we’re able to cater for your needs.
Getting There
The easiest airport to fly into is Seville Airport, approximately 75 minutes from Suryalila, and this is the option we recommend for most participants.
We’ll do our best to coordinate shared taxis for guests arriving around the same time, making the journey both easier and more economical. You can usually count on a transfer that will leave Seville Airport at around 2:00pm, allowing everyone to arrive comfortably for check-in at 4pm. As a guide, a taxi from Seville Airport currently costs around €100 for up to four people, making it very reasonable when shared.
It is also possible to fly into Jerez (a little closer) or Málaga (further away). Málaga is an excellent option if you’d like to hire a car and perhaps explore a little of Andalusia before or after the retreat.
If you prefer public transport, you can take a bus to Villamartín, followed by a short taxi ride to the retreat centre. The taxi from Villamartín currently costs around €20 for up to four people.
A few weeks before the retreat we’ll contact everyone to collect flight details and do our very best to organise shared transport wherever possible.
We Are Proud Tree Sisters
By booking an in-person training with us, you are actively contributing to the global tree-planting efforts led by Tree Sisters. For every individual attending our retreats and trainings, we make a donation on your behalf.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few things you may want to know before booking.
Do I need to be an advanced yoga practitioner to join?
No. The retreat is open to anyone with some yoga experience. You do not need to be particularly flexible, fit or advanced, and practices can be adapted so you can honour your own body throughout the week.
What is included in the retreat price?
Your price includes seven nights’ accommodation, three vegetarian meals each day, all yoga, meditation and retreat sessions, and full use of Suryalila Retreat Centre during the week.
Where is the retreat and which airport should I fly to?
The retreat takes place at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Andalusia, Spain. Seville Airport is the recommended option for most participants and is approximately 75 minutes from Suryalila. Jerez and Málaga are also possible alternatives.
Will you help organise transport from the airport?
Yes. A few weeks before the retreat, everyone will be contacted for flight details and we’ll do our best to coordinate shared taxis for guests arriving at similar times. A shared departure from Seville Airport at around 2:00pm is usually the most convenient option for the 4:00pm check-in.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets can usually be accommodated, and nut-free dishes can be prepared on request. Because food is served buffet-style from a shared kitchen, cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. If you have coeliac disease, severe allergies, severe intolerances or highly restrictive requirements, please get in touch before booking.
What deposit is required to reserve a place?
A non-refundable deposit of €500 is required to reserve your place. The remaining balance is due four months before the retreat begins.
When should I arrive and depart?
Arrival is Saturday, June 19, 2027, with rooms available from 4:00pm. Departure is Saturday, June 26, 2027, with check-out at 11:00am.
What are the accommodation options?
Options range from glamping yurts, mini domes and Eco Casa accommodation to superior rooms, deluxe rooms and a Honeymoon Yurt. Shared and solo prices vary by room type and bathroom facilities.
YOUR TEACHER
About Esther Ekhart
Esther, the founder of EkhartYoga.com, is a down to earth well-loved spiritual teacher and a renowned global authority on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Esther has a reputation for providing exceptional guidance both online and offline and has captivated countless students over 25 years.
Esther’s teachings incorporate diverse influences, making her online classes, “live” workshops, and trainings a fusion of wisdom. Her practice has evolved from dynamic styles like Hatha and Vinyasa flow to include slower practices such as Yin Yoga and Meditation & Mindfulness.
Continually expanding her knowledge, she remains open-minded and integrates new insights into her work all the time.