About The Retreat

Dates: 29th December – 3rd January

If slowing things down to focus on YOU and your well-being as the year comes to a close, having time to reflect on the past year, and getting clear about what you desire for the year to come is important to you, then THIS retreat is for you!

Join us for a 6-day New Year’s Yoga Retreat filled with juicy Vinyasa, Yin yoga, breath work, journaling, and a New Year’s celebration at a beautiful retreat centre in the hills of Andalucia, South of Spain.

Imagine combining empowering Vinyasa and Power yoga with potent practices like breath-work, journaling and yin yoga – at the turning point of the new year. Practices that help clear stagnant energy, provide a fresh perspective on life, and offer a chance to slow down while boosting your energy.

We couldn’t think of a better combo for New Years!

Each day varies a little bit yet always starts with a 2 hour morning practice of dynamic yoga, pranayama and meditation. You can expect long warm-up’s, plenty of time to flow, play and try new things. And an extra long Savasana of course!

Our morning classes are physically demanding and not suitable for complete beginners to yoga. With that said, as long as you’re ready to move, sweat and are open to challenge yourself (in a good way!) you’re more than welcome to join us!

In the afternoon we come together again for deep-stretching yin yoga and meditation on some days and on others a playful asana workshop.

This retreat includes one guided group breath-work session, as well as the opportunity to book one-on-one session. Throughout the week there will also be 2 guided journaling workshops.

Our Venue

TIERRA CÓSMICA – A SANCTUARY IN THE HILLS OF ANDALUCÍA

Located in the Alpujata Valley of Monda, about 20 minutes inland from Marbella, in the south of Spain, Tierra Cósmica overlooks a lush valley with small fincas and fruit orchards.

With over 15 years of experience in the retreat industry, owners Anne-Marie and Benjamin have not only managed a previous retreat venue but also operate a successful catering business, Pachamama Organic, specializing in weddings, events, and retreats. They opened the doors to their new sanctuary, Tierra Cósmica, in 2023.

The Temple, the spacious, light-filled yoga shala, is the beating heart of Tierra Cósmica and it’s where we’ll gather for our yoga and breath-work sessions.

Connected to the shala, in the main building, there are 8 shared rooms spread over the ground and top floors, sharing two bathrooms. The rooms are a mix of triple, double, and twin.

As you walk down the stairs from the main building, you’ll find a unique dining area where indoors meet outdoors. It’s well protected from the elements and is where we’ll enjoy all our delicious meals together.

A few meters further down, there’s a spring-fed plunge pool and plenty of chill-out spots—perfect for lazy siestas, book-reading, and time for reflection.

In addition to the rooms in the main building, there’s also The Casita, a smaller, fully-equipped house with its own bathroom and kitchen. It sleeps 4 people and is perfect if you’re a group wanting some more privacy and comfort.

Just a short walk away from the gates of Tierra Cósmica, you can find a trail through a dry riverbed leading to some refreshing pools and small waterfalls. There’s even a beautiful spring with fresh water running abundantly all year round.

The charming, whitewashed village of Monda, a 15-minute walk away, is set in the Sierra de las Nieves biosphere. This beautiful mountainous area with many streams and forests showcases a lesser-known side of Andalucia. Monda offers small shops and a few nice restaurants.

Who’s This Retreat For?

• You who love the idea of a daily 2 hour strong morning practice with plenty of time to flow, explore more challenging poses and transitions and take your practice to the next level.
• You who’d like to get perspective on your life and have time to reflection and journal.
• You who love nature, especially being close to the ocean, go for hikes and spend the whole day outside
• You who long to spend time in an uplifting open-hearted environment
• You who long to for an active holiday yet have plenty of time to rest and sleep.
• You who love the idea of having an amazing chef cooking and serving you incredible food for a week

Your Host and Teacher

Lisa Andersson Rhodiner (SWE) 

Lisa Andersson Rhodiner (SWE) is a full-time Vinyasa Flow teacher with 9 years of experience and 1000+ hours of completed trainings. Since graduating from her first teacher training in Bali she’s been teaching yoga around the world offering classes and workshops at world-renowned yoga studios in magic locations like Bali and Sri Lanka, as well as teaching at international yoga festivals in Europe and Asia.

An entrepreneur at heart and a passionate healthy food and sustainable lifestyle advocate, Lisa has co-founded multiple forward-thinking lifestyle projects. Art of Life Yoga & Raw Food Retreats in Bali, Pop Up Yoga & Brunch Ericeira, Yogalito Teachers Academy and Find Your Flow Immersions are just a few.

Lisa’s teaches steadily paced, deep and strong Vinyasa Flow. Her classes are well composed symphonies of playful sequences, encouraging hands-on adjustments, inspiring tunes, ancient pranayama techniques, stillness and loving kindness.

Sometimes you’ll hear her share a poem, invite free flowing movement and other times her classes are more structured and giving more space for silence. As much as you’re invited to play and challenge yourself, absorbing the heat – she’ll always encourage you to listen to your body and be true to yourself and your practice.

Apart from Vinyasa Flow Lisa also teaches deep-stretching Yin and relaxing Restorative yoga.

The Yoga

This yoga retreat’s for you who’ll jump out out bed in the morning excited to practice. You’re someone who loves Vinyasa or similar dynamic style and like to get challenged both physically and mentally on the mat. It’s for you who already have some experience, not if you’re a complete beginner. With that said we offer plenty of variations in the classes as there will be many different levels in the group.

We make sure everyone’s met where they’re at in their practice.

Each day begins with a 2 hour open-level Vinyasa Flow class with plenty of time to explore and move through the whole body. The practice also includes pranayama and meditation (meaning it’s not 2 hours of movement in case that seems long!).

In the afternoon we come together for an asana workshop followed by a shorter yin or restorative part. The workshops will be a mix of arm balances, inversions and backbends, allowing you to go deeper into technique and fine-tune your skills.

The Food

Tierra Cósmica owners Anne-Marie and Benjamin, creators of Pachamama Organic, have been catering for retreats, events, and weddings for over 15 years. We couldn’t be more excited to have them cook for us for this New Year’s Retreat!

You’ll indulge in 100% organic, wholesome food made from natural produce, much of which comes from Tierra Cósmica’s own garden!

After the daily morning practice, a generous brunch buffet with everything from smoothies, juices, toasted granola, and overnight oats to freshly baked sweet loaves, savory pastries, Buddha bowls, and hearty breakfast salads will be served. Along with that, you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of loose-leaf herbal teas, coffee, breads, crackers, homemade jams, and an abundance of fresh fruits.

In the afternoon, between sessions, you can look forward to nutritious super snacks such as energy balls, raw crackers with dips, and soup shots, paired with homemade kombucha, kefir, chai, or golden milk.

For dinner, we’ll enjoy a variety of creative and seasonal dishes, served either buffet-style or individually plated.

If you have any food allergies or eat only lactose/gluten-free, please make sure to mention it in the booking form.

Daily Schedule

The retreat starts at 5pm. We’ll gather in the yoga shala or outside for an introduction, followed by a grounding yoga practice and dinner.

The retreat ends after our morning yoga class (this class will be 60min) and brunch on the last day of the retreat.

Check out is at 10am.

8AM : MORNING PRACTICE
10AM : BRUNCH
11AM-3PM: FREE TIME / JOURNALING WORKSHOPS / GROUP BREATH-WORK / REST / HIKING / 1-ON-1 BREATH-WORK 3PM: AFTERNOON SNACK
5PM : AFTERNOON YOGA
7PM : DINNER

Retreat Price

TWIN / TRIPLE / DOUBLE – UPPER FLOOR 1599€/PERSON
Stay in single bed in a room you’ll share with 1-2 others. The room is on the upper floor of the main building. The ceiling has a slightly slanted ceiling which makes it bit smaller yet cosier! The room has a heater/air-conditioner, hair dryer and organic shower gel.

TWIN OR DOUBLE – GROUND FLOOR 1799€/PERSON
Stay in twin/double room you’ll share with 1 other person. The room is on the ground floor of the main building and has a bit more space. The room has a heater/air-conditioner, hair dryer and organic shower gel.

LA CASITA – ON REQUEST
A cosy, independent little house with a double room with a queen-sized bed, living room, open-plan kitchen, private outdoor terrace, fireplace and bathroom. This house is perfect to share between 3-4 friends as two beds can be set up in the living room. Please get in touch to get a quote as it will depend on how many you are.

How to get there

Located just 40 minutes from Malaga International Airport and a 20-minute drive from Marbella center, Tierra Cósmica is conveniently situated in the Alpujata Valley of Monda. It feels away from everything, but it is very quick and easy to get here.

You can either rent a car, which is nice if you want to explore the area while at the retreat, or share a taxi or Uber with others (about €75). We’re happy to connect you with others to share the cost.

Included

• 6 days and 5 nights stay at Tierra Cósmica with access to the entire property with a swimming pool, yoga shala, terrace and chill out areas.
• Daily 2 hour Morning Practice with Lisa and Nazareno
• Daily Afternoon Yoga (a mix of yin, restorative & workshop style)
• 2 Guided Journaling Workshops with Lisa
• 1 Breath-work Group session with guest facilitator Anna Ehrenfeldt
• Daily Generous Brunch Buffet
• Daily Wholesome Dinner
• Afternoon Pre-Yoga Snack
• Festive Three-Course New Years Dinner and Celebration
• Herbal Tea & Fresh Fruit

NOTE: Your flight, transport to the retreat venue and local tourist tax (2€/night) are not included.

WHAT YOU CAN ADD

• 1-on-1 Breath-work sessions with guest facilitator Anna Ehrenfeldt
• Hiking and running on beautiful trails nearby
• Cold water dips in a nearby river
• Visit to Monda village, 30 min walk from the venue
• Caminito del Rey (1 hr drive away)

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