GROWTH RETREAT
with ANASTASIA
27 OCTOBER → 1 NOVEMBER : 6 days / 5 nights
Soller, MALLORCA
GROWTH – « IN ENDLESS FORMS AND SIZES, GLORIOUS COLOURS AND ENTANGLED GUISES. OFTEN BITTER, AT TIMES SWEET. BUT ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL IN ITS VARIETY – AND UTTERLY UNIQUE. »
GROWTH – « IN ENDLESS FORMS AND SIZES, GLORIOUS COLOURS AND ENTANGLED GUISES. OFTEN BITTER, AT TIMES SWEET. BUT ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL IN ITS VARIETY – AND UTTERLY UNIQUE. »
This is an invitation to embrace growth and change in every form and manifestation.
Change is the nature of all things. When we try to stop it, we are fighting nature. Nature changes through growth and we are a part of that great moving flow. When we accept that change, we can become more adept to grow. We become fluent in transitions and skilled at adapting to new circumstances.
Fall is the perfect moment to harvest the fruits of our own growth and contemplate nature’s transformation, preparing yourself to go deeper before the winter season comes.
Let’s enjoy these last warm, sunny days in the middle of the almost untouched nature which is Tramuntana mountains.
Practicing yoga together & going deeper in asana exploration, meditating at sunrises and contemplating sunsets, sharing nourishing meals cooked with love, exploring the beauty of the island by taking hikes from the doorsteps of the villa, connecting with nature, yourself and beautiful people around you.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Twice Daily Yoga (Vinyasa & Soothing evening practice)
– Sunrise Meditation
– Asana labs & workshops
– Gorgeous coastal & mountainous hiking trails right on the finca’s doorstep
– Some of the most beautiful beaches on the island in close proximity
– Delicious & revitalising cuisine prepared with love by Plant-based Chef Masha Kilina (brunch & dinner)
– Afternoon teas and healthy snacks
– The right balance between activity and rest, so that your body and mind are able to release tension and stress.
SCHEDULE
DAY 1 – Thursday, 27 October
— from 15.00 Retreat Opening
— 17.30 Evening practice
— 19.30 Dinner
DAY 2 – 5
— 8.00 Morning Treats
— 8.30 – 10.30 Vinyasa class & Meditation
— 11.00 Brunch
— 12.00 – 16.00 Free Time: Hikes, beach time, chill at the pool, excursions to Soller & Deia
— 16.30 Afternoon treats
— 17.00 – 19.00 Asana labs, Workshops, Evening soothing practice
— 19.30 Evening meal
— 21.00 Rest
DAY 6 – Tuesday, 1 November
— 8.00 – 9.30 Closing Practice
— 10.00 – 11.00 Breakfast
— 11.30 Check-out
YOUR TEACHER, GUIDE AND HOST: ANASTASIA
Originally from the North of Russia, Anastasia is a yoga teacher based in Paris now.
Practicing Yoga since a very young age and teaching Vinyasa and Slow Flow since 2018 – she undertook her Teacher Training with Andrea Everingham (Manchester, UK), studying extensively Asana methodology, Anatomy, Yoga philosophie, Meditation and Art of Adjustments, followed by additional trainings with Krista Cahill, Klara Puski and Kate Duyn.
She sees her teaching as a tool to support and inspire people she meets. Her classes are breath focused, based on alignments and conscious movement. Anastasia also believes in the uniqueness of every student and encourages everyone to explore their own bodies and limits in a safe and respectful way.
Whether it’s a dynamic sequence or a slow and easy flow, you’ll find gentle strength and precision in her smooth teaching style, sprinkled with wit and the warmest of guidance.
YOUR RETREAT HAVEN IN THE MAGICAL TRAMUNTANA MOUNTAINS – Sóller, Mallorca
Sóller is one of the island’s most charming towns, situated on Mallorca’s magnificent northwest coast in an area known as the Orange Valley or Valley of Gold because of the surrounding citrus orchards.
Nestled in mountains that are said to exude a very powerful energy and create a unique sense of calm, warmth and protection, Sóller consists of the vibrant Sóller Town with its magnificent main square Plaza de la Constitución with its impressive San Bartomeu cathedral, its modernist museum, and Baroque buildings and a weekly open air market.
A delightful mix of French influences, cobbled streets, sunny plazas, Gothic architecture, you can also take the historic tram down to the Puerto de Soller. Sóller Port, sits on one of the prettiest harbours, which white sand beaches and crystal waters. You will find a multitude of quaint restaurants, shops and cafés at the water’s edge.
THE FINCA
Your island home is an Oasis of Peace: a 16th-century Finca situated on the outskirts of Sóller, a veritable natural sanctuary in the Tramuntana foothils surrounded by olive groves and citrus orchards.
Leaving the main road from Sóller in the direction of Deià, you drive down a
winding path through an olive grove, with its century-old, fascinating trees to arrive at the estate. Carefully renovated in 2019 the two16th- century mansions, traditonal mallorquin fincas, are full of character and original flair. They were originally built by a captain who had turned his back on the oceans. The mast of his last ship became the roof beam of the spacious reception area in his home.
In an elegant yet casual atmosphere of well-being, deeply immersed in a serene natural setting you will feel perfectly at home. After practice in the open air shala, as you lie by the turquoise pool, enjoying the beautiful Mediterranean garden landscape, you will hear only the bells of the sheep, the song of the birds and the gentle breeze in the trees. Paradise is truly at hand.
The 2 adjacent manors are surrounded by multiple terraces and peaceful and scenic outdoor seating areas, as well as the open air yoga shala, outdoor treatment space and a petancle court. In addition to the many beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces that are yours to enjoy, there are 8 spacious and tranquil guest rooms, furnished in natural tones with high-quality, beautiful furnishings, so that the eye and mind can rest. Each has its own private en-suite bath with unique character.
They have been appointed with the belief that true beauty is created when old things with soul can also be integrated with the comfort of the new, with all of the rooms contain a mix of recycled and upcycled, vintage and handmade items. You will also find high-quality bedding and linens, and ample storage space in each room.
YOUR RETREAT CHEF: MASHA KALINA… AND HER ARTISTIC CREATIONS
Masha Kalina
International plant-based private chef
Masha Kalina
ORIGINALLY FROM RUSSIA, OUR PARIS-BASED RETREAT CHEF MASHA WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO YOGA IN HER SCHOOL YEARS AND STARTED TO PRACTICE IN THE TRADITION OF HATHA YOGA AND STYLE INSPIRED BY IYENGAR, LUCKY TO BE LEARNING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF SUCH TEACHERS LIKE SERGEI BARANOV.
She integrated the practice into her routine ever since, as a transformative tool in the way she relates to herself and to others, and as an inspiration for her unique culinary creations.
In 2015, while refining her plant-based and highly artistic approach to plant-based retreat cuisine, she began to study Ashtanga and Pranayama with Kamal Singh and Sunil Sharma in India, Rishikesh, where she spent 3 months committed to the program from dusk till dawn. And had been certified as a RYT 500 Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher. Shifting her focus to subtle practices of Pranayama and meditation she started to collaborate with Asturias Yoga, Spain in 2018 as a Pranayama teacher and retreat chef, developing her approach to Mediterranean and regionally inspired eclectic cuisine, focused on locally sourced organic ingredients.
After living in Bali, Indonesia she started to work with sound as well, and explore its harmonising potential as well as ways to integrate sound vibration into her classes, in search for the balance between movement, breath and sound.
A talented visual artist, Masha has brings her sensitivity and appreciation of beauty within this field with her extraordinary culinary creations and ever-evolving recipes. Masha infuses all of her works with profound presence and love, gifting those who are around her with this same attention.
ACCOMODATION AND PRICES
All room prices are per person. Included in the price:
- 5 nights/ 6 Days accommodation in your tranquil guest room with a private bathroom.
- Twice Daily Yoga (Vinyasa & Soothing evening practice), Asana labs & workshops.
- Two big meals a day Brunch & Dinner, drinks and healthy snacks throughout the day.
- The entire estate is privatized and includes many beautiful outdoor areas and a gorgeous
- saltwater pool that are yours to enjoy.
Not included:
Flights & transfers from the Palma de Mallorca airport to the retreat site in
Sóller. See details below for transportation options.
ROOMS
(2 twin beds with Private Bath) 825€ per person
(1 queen + 1 twin bed, Private bath in luxurious 45m2 poolside suite with incredible views) 1200€ (queen) + 950€ (twin)
(A luminous single room with double bed & private bath): €1100
(spacious room with queen bed, private bath and views): 1225€ (plus 330€ for double occupancy)
GETTING AROUND; THINGS TO DO
If you opt for a rental car, there is on site parking and you will have quick access to the main road leading to the delightful towns of Deia and Valldemossa and unique rocky coves and beaches such as Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis, or Cala Deià. Breathtaking, renowned hiking trails through the Tramuntana or along the coastline are accessible in just minutes from the front door. There are also bus lines to the same nearby beach locations.
GETTING THERE
Affordable direct flights from Paris to Palma de Mallorca are available, (the earlier you book, the more you save) – Transavia/ AirEuropa / Vueling / AirFrance-HOP. Upon arrival, you can get to the house either by bus, taxi, or rental car. Transfers are not included.
There are buses available from the Palma airport to Soller center from which the estate is a 10 minute taxi ride. Rentals cars are also widely available and we can put you in touch with others who may be on the same flight if you are interested in sharing transporation. Taxis are also available directly from the airport which is about a 35-40 drive to the finca.
TO RESERVE, & FOR ALL QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
“This was my 4th yoga retreat and by very far the best! Wonderful classes and meditations, Jennifer, and a fabulous Finca.” – Michelle
“Je recommande vivement cette retraite, elle m’a permis d’ouvrir une parenthèse, de retrouver ce qui me rend vraiment heureuse : méditer, écrire dans un journal, faire du yoga, manger, rigoler, découvrir, rencontrer, faire des randonnées, et respirer. L’endroit est magique, Jennifer est aux petits soins et ses pratiques de yoga sont justement dosées. Ce fut un moment génial, j’ai déjà envie d’y retourner. A faire sans hésiter!” – Anne