Finding Balance Yoga Retreat with Heidi Ulrich & Amanda Blackley

Heidi Ulrich and Amanda Blackley host a week long retreat sharing the practice of self-care awareness and finding balance throught movemnet (yang style yoga) and stillness (yin yoga)

Finding Balance Yoga Retreat with Heidi Ulrich & Amanda Blackley

Heidy Ulrich and Amanda Dawn Blackley  are close friends who are both passionate about sharing the practice of self-care and awareness throught movement and stillness. For many years they have been combining their individual skills as yoga and mindfulness teachers by offering a unique time to retreat and restore, in a safe and nurturing environment.

In summer 2024 they are exited to be hosting a week-long retreat for cultivating inner calm and finding balance returning to the beautiful Santillan Retreat Centre in Andalucia, Spain, clo se to Malaga.

Heidi & Amanda have a special skill for blending the opposing, necessary and complementary energies of Yang and Yin: activity and rest, strength and softness, movement and stillness to provide a unique experience and time for deep listening.

The retreat

Begin your day with an outdoor mindfulness walking meditation amidst the breathtaking sea views and gardens, a way to settle and focus energies for the day, followed by a dynamic morning session of Yang-style Yoga with Heidi, wich is both challenging and fun to stimulate and awaken the body and mind.

Daytime is free to explore the local area  and an Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop will be on offer mid-week for those who wish for a deeper dive.

Early evening will commence with a Yin Yoga practice led by amanda, a valuable space to slow down and truly let go, a moment of silence and stillness. During the week we will journey together throught the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, visiting different areas and organs of the body, and their corresponding emotions to rebalance and revive our energies at every level.

Having organic vegetable and herb gardens, fruit trees and free-range chickens the Santillan chefs create fresh, nutritional Mediterranean menus for brunch and evening meals to support and balance the body from the inside-out.

The teachers:

Heidi Ulrich is a yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and co-founder of the Yoga moves Nyon studio in Switzerland. She has taught yoga to thousands of students of all ages and abilities. A professional ballet dancer for 12 years she feels now blessed to be able to share her passion for mindful movement with her community. Heidi is from Melbourne, Australia.

Amanda Blackley is a teacher of Yin Yoga and Mindfulness, London born, Amanda has lives in Spain for 24 years. Her passion for the quiet stillness of Yin Yoa and the practices of Mindfulness infuse her classes with an integral therapeutic approach to self-care for experiencing a deep sense of calm and ease.

Classes

All classes will be offered in English, Heidi Ulrich is also French speaking and Amanda D. Blackley also Spanish speaking. The retreat is open to all levels of students and beginners are welcomed and encouraged.

Schedule:

Arrival day (Sunday 21st):

  • 15.30 – Check in begins
  • 18-19.00 – Yin Yoga by Amanda
  • 20.00 – Welcome dinner

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday):

  • 7.00 – Walking Meditation (optional)
  • 7.30 – 9.00 – Yang-style Yoga by Heidi
  • 10.30 – Brunch
  • 11.30 – 18.00 – Free time to relax or ecxplore the area
  • 18 – 19.30 – Yin Yoga by Amanda
  • 20.00 – Dinner

Departure Day (Sunday 27th):

  • 7.30 – 8.30 – Yang-style Yoga (if flight schedules permit)
  • 8.30 – Light breakfast
  • 10.30 – Latest check out time

 

*Exceptions:

Depending on interest we may organize an optional group excursion day trip, (day to be advised) wish would be paid indvidually by the participant (not included in your price). On this day depending on timing, there may not be an afternoon yoga practice.

 

How much does it cost:

  • Single room w/ensuite private bath – 1805 €
  • Double room w/double or twin beds and ensuite private bath – 1410 €
  • Triple room w/ensuite private bath – 1345 €

*Suites offering larger sitting areas and other amenities are available upon requests.

Included in the above price is the following:

  • 6 nights accommodation at Santillan Retreat exclusively for our group
  • Tuition for all yoga and meditation courses and worshops with Heidi and Amanda
  • Unlimited coffee, tea, water for duration of your stay
  • Tea, fruits and light snacks before morning class
  • 2 plant based buffet meals (brunch and dinner) per day with occasional fish – the center can cater to most food allergies and dietary requirements if advices in advance.
  • Fully equiped yoga facility with mats, blankets, blocks, straps and more for use during your stay
  • Outdoor salt water swimming pool, paddle court and many terraces and outdoor living spaces to relax in
  • Wifi common areas

Not included in the price:

  • Travel cost/flight to Malaga Spain
  • Rental car or transfers to/from airport to retreat center (can be arranged throught Santillan Retreat)
  • Additional beverages not mentioned above
  • Excursiones and optional activities

 

For further information or bookings contact: Susan susanbiboso@gmail.com or Heidi: +41 79 648 29 55