La Crisalida Retreats

Our spacious Spanish-style private studios are one of the accommdation options here Crisalida Retreats . With a comfortable bed area, with door leading to the enclosed courtyard area, and a separate seating area to relax in (plus a second door leading into a small outdoor terrace area) its an ideal space to relax and unwind during your retreat with us. 😌😴

All rooms have their own private en-suite bathrooms, with air-con, fans and black-out curtains. See more accommodation options on our website here: https://lacrisalidaretreats.es/staying-with-us/accommodation/

The lighthouse path in the nearby Sierra Helada natural park makes a spectacular walk. We enjoy the views over the sea and coastline, whilst working the legs and cardio-vascular system. We took this lovely photo back in July, but had to share it as you can enjoy the view of a sweeping bay from this rest point.

It might be warm here on the Costa Blanca, Spain, but we have lots of spaces around in the shade, where you can enjoy being outdoors. The outdoor shaded area is one of the places you can enjoy a workshop, welcome chat or meal outside. You can also sit and read here, by the pool, in the outdoor space next to your apartment. Come and relax and rejuvenate with us!

We were practicing a seated twist in a Hatha yoga class recently. This seated twist is great for posture - helping us practice lengthening through the spine, keeping shoulders down and chest open. At the same time the twist helps to tone the abdomen and also increase flexibility in the upper back. It is said to help stimulate the digestive tract, which works together with our plant-based diet to rest the digestive system. Plus, it feels great! (modification and adjustments are available to make this asana accessible for all guests).

This is our mediterranean roast veggies - a delicious bowl and vegetables, slow roasted and served with some olives. This is one dish, which is served with 6 or 7 others on a dinner time. Other dishes include plant-based protein and a carb option too. Our plant-based menu changes four times each year, in line with the seasons, providing you with a range of flavours and textures, inspired by local dishes and from around the world. 🥰😋🥕🥒🥬

Getting in touch with your emotions is part of our expressive writing workshop, which took place outdoors in the lovely shaded seating area recently. It´s a lovely creative class, to explore during your retreat with us.

Connection is one of the eight elements of our holistic programme for health and wellbeing. Connection with yourself and your emotions, as well as with others and your surrounding environment. This can take place during workshops, but also during yoga classes, on walks and whilst resting.

An intention is something you want or plan to do, according to the definition in the dictionary. It implies conscious will. In our intention creativity workshop we connect with one intention we have and use imagery and colours to connect to that intention. Painting this image onto a stone can act as a simple reminder of that intention.

Some guests paint their stones and leave them at the retreat in our garden - their intention to return and focus on their health and wellbeing. Other guests take their stone home, maybe placing it onto their bedside table as a visual reminder every morning they wake up. What is your intention today?

If you have muscle pain in your body, you might like to go to our muscle pain relief workshop with Juan - he´s part of our talented programme team, as well as a masseur and expert on fascia release (as well as other things!). He shares some practical tips on what you can do to help to reduce pain, plus strategies to calm down the pain system.

Our vinyasa flow yoga is an intermediate class, designed to provide more challenge. Flowing from one asana to another, with sun salutations, standing asanas, as well as a few downward dogs (and more!), this class moves and works your whole body. Combined with the breath, this class can also help you to feel connected, strong and balanced.

For beginners or those new to yoga, you are welcome to attend intermediate classes - we encourage all our guests to listen to their body, to rest when you want to rest.

Sometimes guests ask us about how they get to the retreat. We make it as easy as possible for you - book your flight to Alicante airport and we arrange a transfer, dropping you off outside the front door of the retreat. On departure day the transfer will take you back to the airport too. The transfer is included in the price of your retreat (3 night min stay required).

Transfers can also be arranged to and from Alicante train station, as sometimes guests like to add on a few nights in this lovely Spanish city.

More information: https://lacrisalidaretreats.es/about-us/location/ (Full T&C on website, as times apply for transfers).