6 Day Yoga Intensive
& Retreat
16 - 21 September 2025
Catalunya, Spain
This year I decided to host only one retreat and make it a special one:
A 6 Day Yoga Intensive where you’ll have the chance to deepen your practice like I’ve never offered before. A complete morning Sadhana with Meditation, Pranayama, Asana & Breathwork. Deep dive workshops in the late afternoon focussing on Backbending, Handstands & flexibility. You choose the intensity of the retreat! All parts of the program are optional: if some days you prefer to sleep a bit longer you can join just for the Asana practice or if in the afternoon your body tells you to rest or enjoy a massage then you can do that instead of another 2 hours of practice.
All levels of practice are welcome. I teach multi-level: beginners will get a proper foundation for their practice, experienced students will be challenged with different variations.
Every day will be themed around a specific topic, with journaling prompts for reflexion, personal growth and sometimes a sharing circle to understand ourselves as part of the collective. And of course we’ll celebrate! With a cacao ceremony and ecstatic dance on the last evening to integrate all that has passed through us during the week.
I’m taking you to a healing sanctuary of profound beauty, tucked away in the hills of Catalunya, northern Spain. Amara Valley is the perfect place to take time for yourself, to slow down and take a break from daily life. I can truly say this is my favourite retreat center in the world.
There will be 2 gourmet vegetarian meals daily – brunch and dinner - and afternoon smoothie or snack, homemade by the Amara chefs with local produce, including some from the organic garden. During the day there’s plenty of free time to enjoy the pool with the best view into the valley, relax in nature, read or go for hike.
For our retreat we will have a vegetarian or vegan menu designed around seasonal, locally produced ingredients. The Amara Kitchen creates dishes bursting with flavour, colour and nutritional goodness. It’s possible to cater for special diets and allergies, please provide advance notice e.g. wheat-free, gluten-free, celiac, nut allergies etc..
Food
Sample Schedule
08:30- 09:00 Meditation & Pranayama
09:00-10:30 Asana practice
10:30-11:00 Breathwork + pool
11:00 Brunch
14:00 Journaling circle
15:00 Smoothie / Snack
17:00 Deep dive workshop
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Sauna
Accommodation
The heart of Amara is a traditional Catalan farmhouse with foundations from the 15th century, integrally renovated in recent decades to feature modern amenities such as underfloor heating, ample accommodation and a stunning dining hall extension wing. All shared rooms are in the house. There are a very limited amount of suites with en-suite bathroom and private entrance available.
Rustic Modern Suite
Traditional stone walls and hardwood flooring contrast beautifully with modern furnishings. Independent from the main building, with its own en-suite bathroom, this suite gives you autonomy & privacy.
Cabin Suite
Amara’s intimate boutique suite. Minimalist & modern, with en-suite bathroom and private entrance. The perfect nest for an individual or couple wanting more privacy.
Shared Rooms
Architectural ceilings & a cozy community vibe with 2 or 4 beds. Spacious bathrooms next door
Prices
6 Days // 5 Nights - Full Board
Arrival: Tuesday 15:00
Departure: Sunday 15:00
The price includes 5 nights of accommodation, all vegetarian meals and the complete retreat program.
The accommodation at Amara Valley is designed to share with other retreat participants.
Price per person:
Quad room: €775
Twin room: €849 shared / €969 private [only 1 left]
Cabin Suite w/ en-suite bathroom: [SOLD OUT]
Rustic Suite w/ en-suite bathroom: €1049 shared
(double bed or 2-3 single beds) / €1199 private [only 1 left]
Note on inclusivity: Yoga retreats are not cheap, but I always give my best to keep my prices reasonable and on the lower end of the scale. If you’re motivated to join, but the price is too high at the moment, contact me and we’ll look into possibilities.
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Your spot is secured by a deposit of €250. The remaining amount is paid directly on location.
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In case of cancellation:
The deposit is non-refundable, but can be used for any future retreat/event.
100% of the remaining amount until 1 month in advance.
50% of the full price until 2 weeks in advance, no refund after that, unless we find someone to fill the spot
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For anyone coming from abroad, you can fly to Barcelona or Girona airport and continue from there with any of the following options:
Public Transportation
via Barcelona
Aerobus “A1/A2” stops right outside the terminal and goes straight to Plaça de Catalunya. You can buy the ticket at the bus.
To get to Amara Valley take the bus from Barcelona to Banyoles.
Address: Gran Via de les Cortes Catalanes 658
Time: 14:00 (alternatively 17:00 or 19:00)A single ticket costs around €18, a 10x pass that can be shared costs €90. In Banyoles leave the bus at the main stop which is here.
via Girona
From Girona airport there are buses and taxis to the city center directly outside the terminal. You want to get to the Estación de Autobuses de Girona, right behind the Girona train station. From there TEISA is operating buses to Banyoles approximately every 30 mins, check schedule here, (Girona-Banyoles) costs €2,85.
from Banyoles
When you arrive by bus to Banyoles around 15:30 it’s a €8 taxi ride (shared) to Amara Valley. We arrange a driver who knows exactly where to go. If you arrive at a different time, then a taxi is €20.
Car rental
At both airports there’re car rental options. If other participants have similar flight schedules, you can share. Having a car gives you the opportunity to drive to the sanctuary and sunset point on Rocacorba, the top of the mountain at Amara Valley.
Taxifrom/to the airport
It’s possible to arrange a taxi straight from the airport to Amara Valley. Please let us know in advance so we can arrange this for you
We’ll connect everyone in an Arrival & Departure sheet, so you can travel together.
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Is the retreat suitable for beginners?
Yes, all levels are welcome. My classes are multi-level with lots of variations based on your experience. I’m working with each person individually.
