RETREAT
Spring Retreat
SURYA DELTA
Akash, Bruna & Sonsie
FACILITATORS
LOCATION
Delta de l’Ebre, Catalonia, Spain
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
DATES
Mon 27th May - Sun 2nd June
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OUR SPACE
A humble rural Catalan homestead nestled in tranquility amongst verdant olive groves and nearby to the majestic natural spaces of Catalonia.
When you are not on your yoga mat there will be plenty of opportunity to explore including:
strolling through the picturesque countryside of Coll de l'Alba
hiking in the mountains of Serra del Montsía
immersing in the natural diversity of the Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park
leisurely kayaking along the Ebro River
sun worshipping at the beach and plunging in the ocean.
THE FOOD
There will be three simple, wholesome and nourishing vegetarian meals a day.
The food is laid out for you buffet-style made from fresh, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Don't worry if you get hungry between meals. There will be hot drinks, juice and fruits included and available throughout the day.
THE YOGA
Know that you don’t have to do everything – just being here and bathing in the luminous spring sunshine may simply be enough. Find your own rhythm. Enjoy longer breaks. Choose what’s really good for you.
The retreat starts at 19:00 on the first day will conclude at 12:30 on the last day.
Day One - Monday 27th May:
7:00pm : We start in the early evening orientating & connecting.
8:00pm : Coming together to share an evening meal.
Days Two to Five - Tuesday 28th May to Saturday 1st June:
7:30am – 9:30am : Morning practices
meditation & pranayama
yogāsana (hatha, vinyasa, yin)
time for quiet self-reflection
9:30am – 10.30am : Breakfast
10:45am – 12:30pm : Workshop
Concepts and practices for your inspiration and inquiry:
The essence of yoga nidra & deepening and enhancing your nidra practice
Awaken your power: discovering the bandhas
Beautiful breath: exploring the art of breathing
Deep stretch: benefiting from a collaborative hands-on approach to deep release
Resonate: bathing in healing vibrations with Tibetan bowls
1:00pm – 3:00pm : Lunch.
Personal time to rest & digest - siesta, journaling or simply being.
3:30pm – 7:30pm : Play-time.
Immersing in & connecting with our natural surroundings.
strolling through the ancient olives & countryside of Coll de l'Alba
hiking in the mountains of Serra del Montsía with spectacular views
kayak cruising along the tranquil waters of the Ebro River
sun worshipping at the nearby beaches & cold plunging in the ocean
8:00pm : Dinner followed by sweet dreams.
Day Six – Sunday 2nd June :
7:30am – 9:30am : Morning practices
9:30am – 10.30am : Breakfast
10:45am – 12:30pm : A final workshop
1:00pm – 3:00pm : Lunch & farewells
3:30pm transportation to Barcelona city or Barcelona airport will begin.
You can expect to reach the airport by 5:30pm for your departure.
OUR PRICING
Camping or in your van: 600 euros
Single person in a four bed shared room: 700 euros
Single person in a double room: 850 euros
Two persons in a double room: 1350 euros
There are 3 double bedrooms and 1 shared room. We recommend you reserve promptly.
Flights and personal airport transfers via taxi or rental car are not included in the price.
A 30% deposit is required upon booking.
The remainder is due by 27th April.
Bookings made after 27th April must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Your deposit will not be refunded if you cancel.
For cancellations after 27th of April you will be refunded 50% (minus deposit). Alternatively you can defer 100% of your fee towards our next retreat (16th - 22nd Sept).
OPTIONS FOR NAVIGATING YOUR WAY TO SURYA DELTA
Delta de l’Ebre is located along the coast, south of Barcelona.
The closest international airport is Barcelona. Surya Delta is a 2 hour drive from Barcelona.
There is a bus that travels directly from both Barcelona airport and Barcelona city centre to Surya Delta. To assist with your arrival we arrange bus tickets for you.
For your departure - at 3:30pm on Sunday 2nd of June a bus transfer will be arranged to Barcelona city and Barcelona Airport. You can expect to reach the airport by 5:30pm.
You are also welcome to arrange your own transport.
A single taxi is 250 euro each way.
We recommend a rental car if you plan to stay in the area longer.
MEET BRUNA
Bruna, born and raised in Barcelona, connected with Asia at a young age. During the last decade she studied in China and India. Her interest in human nature, health and well-being inspired her to study nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture and yoga.
Bruna integrates yoga and TCM into her classes in a simple manner allowing students to enjoy, understand and experience "re-balancing" benefits.
Bruna's classes are based on meridian hatha yoga, yin yoga and acupressure release. It is through the breath and slow mindful movement that Bruna's students relax, nourish their entire body and discover deep understanding and freedom within.
Bruna brings a therapeutic, accessible and light approach to yoga. She shares balanced body movements, practical tools and knowledge to help students restore harmony and well-being.
It is Bruna's intention to enable her students to listen to and fulfil their unique needs.
TEACHER
MEET SONSIE
Sonsie stumbled upon yoga at a young age. It became her refuge during her law studies and prior legal career. Slowly, slowly, step-by-step, she deepened her practices until she began teaching.
Sonsie has been privileged to teach around the world (UK: Glasgow; Canada: Montréal; South Goa: India & Wellington, New Zealand). It is her pleasure to share the sacred art of yoga in Delta de l’Ebre, Catalonia.
Sonsie teaches a meditative vinyasa flow. For her, ‘flow’ is a state of mind. Within a yoga flow there is a full immersion into each movement, breath and moment. She encourages students to embody the rhythm of their breath and to observe, without judgment, any resistance to what's alive right now : Students explore and express their own truth and simultaneously experience constant change ~ impermanence.
In brief: LLB – Bachelor of Laws; There is a long list of inspirational teachers that Sonsie has studied with. Her core training has been alongside Jason Crandell, Tara Judelle and with Vipassana meditation.
E-RYT500
TEACHER
MEET AKASH
Born in India, Akash was exposed to yoga philosophy early in life. However, it wasn't until adulthood that he understood the true benefits of yoga and meditation.
His first step was Vipassana meditation taught by S.N. Goenka. Vipassana helped him to investigate his mind and see things as they really are. He has attended and served on several Vipassana meditation courses throughout India.
As a natural continuation of his spiritual journey, Akash was introduced to the Tibetan Mahayana tradition of Buddhism at the Tushita monastery. There, he completed an advanced course on “Peaceful Living and Peaceful Dying.”
Akash is also a student of the Swami Krishnananda Yogashala. He comes from the tradition of learning yoga in the centuries-old “gurukul" environment. He practises several integrated yoga techniques including karma yoga, jnana yoga, mantra yoga and bhakti yoga.
Akash is currently teaching yoga nidra and yogic philosophy in retreats in India and Bali.
He looks forward to sharing the traditional aspects of yoga and how to incorporate them into a modern lifestyle.
TEACHER
Contact
For more information or to book email us.
Sonsie
elliott.sonsie@gmail.com
(english / français)
Bruna
pons.bruna@gmail.com
(español / català / english)