Retreat Yourself 5, 6 or 7 nights at Suryalila (from 7 Aug)

Retreat Yourself is a self-designed yoga retreat at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Villamartín, in the province of Cádiz, Spain. You stay for five, six or seven nights and build the stay around what you need, whether that is movement, rest or a bit of both. It suits people who want daily yoga and good food in the Andalusian countryside, but would rather not follow a fixed group programme. It is led by the Suryalila Inhouse Teachers, the centre's own team.

What to Expect

Daily yoga is the thread that runs through the stay. Around it, you choose how to spend your time. Some people fill the days with treatments and time outdoors, others do very little and let the rest settle in. The retreat is built for both approaches.

The core of the stay is simple: yoga each day, organic vegetarian meals, holistic treatments, nature, and room to rest and recharge. For those who want more, optional add-ons extend the experience towards activity, adventure, healing or deeper immersion. You decide which of these suit you, and how much of each.

This differs from the guided retreats Suryalila also runs, which follow a set schedule with a named teacher or theme. Here the structure is yours to shape, with yoga as the steady daily practice.

The Teachers

Yoga is led by the Suryalila Inhouse Teachers, the resident team of the retreat centre. Because they teach at Suryalila throughout the year, the classes are part of the rhythm of the place rather than a one-off visit.

The Setting

Suryalila Retreat Centre sits near Villamartín in Cádiz, in the south of Spain. The retreat draws on its natural surroundings, and time in nature is part of what the stay offers. Meals are organic and vegetarian, so food is part of the retreat rather than something to arrange around it.

Before You Go

- Length of stay: choose five, six or seven nights.
- Format: you create your own experience, with daily yoga and flexible activities, rather than following a fixed timetable.
- Included at the heart of the stay: daily yoga and organic vegetarian meals. Holistic treatments and the optional add-ons are there to choose from according to your interests.
- Who it suits: anyone looking for a restful wellness retreat with yoga, and also those who want to add more activity or deeper practice on top.

If you are weighing a self-directed stay against a themed week, this one is for people who want space to choose. You can settle into a quiet routine of yoga, meals and rest, or add experiences as the days unfold.