03/09/2025
As defined by the dictionary, 'a retreat' is stepping back from normal routines and expectations,
A retreat is time just for you...
Time away from home allows you time to just ‘be’ without the rigours and expectations of family life - jobs, pets, parents & children all pulling and needing a bit of you.
Our retreat may have been in the busy bustling city of Alicante, but nevertheless a dozen of us found an oasis of calm.
We reset, relaxed and unwound in ways that will benefit us for a long time to come.
In our city retreat we ate well from the bountiful fresh ´clean´ food available from the local markets and artisans - what a joy to have all the exciting new flavours prepared for us whilst enjoying the company of like minded people.
Going to a city for a retreat for some may seem unusual, but in a city you can choose to be on your own whilst surrounded by strangers - people that don’t know you - & you don’t know! - being insular in a crowd can be liberating & powerful. Remember, bustling, noisy, vibrant Mother INDIA is where yoga originated and yet there, you can have a peaceful, mindful experience.
Also importantly, making new connections and friends with those on your yoga break, sharing experiences for a few short days can be as deep a reset as any yoga retreat in the ‘wilds’.
Browsing shops, wandering around the quaint old town, sampling the local specialities, eating well in beautiful cafes & restaurants and swimming in the sea, underlined the enjoyment of just being in the moment.
No judgment, no rushing to be anywhere, just being - and savouring the special moments.
Our city yoga retreat was liberating & joyous.
What was most important was that we gave ourselves time to enjoy the quietness of the yoga room, connecting to our breath and moving our bodies mindfully. Being present in the moment — that’s when the magic began - and that was it!
Thank you everyone who joined the special few days on my first ever offering of a yoga retreat. I adore you all.
A lot of very special memories & friendships were made & I’m already planning next year’s escape. Let me know if you would like to join us. Sx
