Awaken Your Senses in Andalusia
Over 5 nights, 6 days, we’ll move through a journey of reconnection – each day will be themed and dedicated to one of the five senses, designed to take you on a journey from start to finish, so you can go home feeling fully connected to your whole self.
From yoga surrounded by magnificent views of rolling Spanish countryside, to blindfolded dinners…
From fun evening activities to blissful evening yin yoga sessions…
this retreat is a full-bodied experience designed to bring you back to what truly matters: your breath, your presence, your joy.
November is a wonderful time to retreat for many reasons: nature is slowing down and so should we. This month carries an energy of letting go, just like the leaves on the trees are falling, it can be a time to let go of what’s no longer serving you. Taking this time to introspect and intention set before the rush of Christmas and the New Year hits can be very powerful.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOUR IF YOU'RE READY TO...
– Slow down and reconnect with your body
– Explore and celebrate each of your senses
– Deepen your presence and therefore your acceptance with yourself, in this moment
– Practice yoga, movement and mindfulness in a nourishing and safe environment
– Be held in community and also in stillness and the magic of slowing down
– Reignite joy, curiosity, and full body aliveness
THE DAILY FLOW
– Morning yoga & meditation (before breakfast)
– Healthy, abundant breakfast
– Free time to rest, journal, read, walk, swim, or book a massage
– Light, nourishing lunch
– Afternoon downtime—explore or just be
– Evening yoga session (often themed, always special)
– Dinner made with love, full of seasonal and local produce
YOUR SENSORY JOURNEY
Day 1 – FEEL
Arrive & ground.
Arrivals from 5pm, you’ll settle into our Andalusian home with a mindful river walk through olive groves and nature paths. In the evening, we’ll soften into the space with gentle welcome circle and meditation, nourishing snacks, and a delicious welcome feast.
Touch the earth. Breathe it in. You’re here.
Day 2 – TASTE
Awaken your palate
Begin the day with yoga, journaling, and a swim under the Andalusian sun. Continue grounding into the present moment. After an afternoon yin yoga session, we’ll gather for a blind tasting dinner—a playful and sensual experience that heightens the flavors and deepens your relationship to food.
When you remove sight, flavor expands.
Day 3 – SMELL
Breathe in beauty
Let scent guide your presence today—with a mindful river walk in the grounds of our home. After another gentle day of swimming, journaling, and stillness, we’ll wind down with a long, relaxing yin yoga class, followed by a cozy, aromatic dinner.
Inhale. Exhale. Let scent be the anchor.
Day 4 – HEAR
Feel the rhythm
Begin with your morning with a restorative flow, meditation, journaling, and time by the pool. Then, as the sun dips low, we’ll come alive with a yoga class that invites you to tap into joy, rhythm, and your most wild self. Move your whole body, with the breath, laugh and feel what there is to feel.
Let your body listen. Let it respond.
Day 5 – SEE
Look around, look within
Our final full day invites clarity and presence. With yoga, journaling, and open space to integrate, we’ll close the retreat with a healing circle and celebratory final supper at sunset—a feast for the eyes, belly and the soul.
When you truly see, everything becomes sacred.
THE PRACTICES
The various yoga and meditation practices we do will follow the specific theme of that particular day, promising to take you on a journey for start to finish, mind and body.
The morning classes will tend to be more vinyasa flow based, linking breath with movement to both liberate and invigorate you for the day ahead.
The evening classes will tend to be more relaxing and meditative, following more of a yin or restorative style, to end the day in the most peaceful, relaxing way and set you up for a yummy feast at dinner into a deep sleep.
Everybody and every body is welcome on the mat, as both styles of yoga are suitable for all levels, including beginners. Modifications will be offered for all abilities. I have been teaching for 10 years now, am trained in Vinyasa, Yin & Pregnancy Yoga.
The yoga classes will be infused with my work as a Hypnotherapist, which I have been practicing now for 5 years. Embedding therapeutic exercises and inviting self-reflective questioning throughout, for you to bring about more self-awareness and self-discovery alongside a feeling of deep inner calm.
We’ll be working with the various concepts that I take my 1-1 therapy clients through and those in my ebook – Thrive.
There are mats at the villa, so you do not have to bring your own.
THE FOOD
Food is such an integral part of a retreat experience to support the journey you will go on and help nourish your mind, body and soul.
Owner of the Cortijo, Kells, will be cooking for us throughout our retreat. With a hearty breakfast to fuel you for the day, a light lunch and snack to satisfy and a feast for dinner every day, Kells will make sure your bellies will be kept very happy and well nourished throughout the retreat.
Kells aims to use local produce as much as possible, he specialises in vegetarian and vegan food and claims himself as a ‘soup queen’ – he loves recycling things into hearty soups for lunch! Love is always his prevalent ingredient.
All meals will be vegetarian and vegan, with each of your dietary requirements being catered to. There will be the option of seafood on the final evening for our sunset dinner.
Tea, coffee, fresh filtered water, fruit and biscuits will be available all throughout the day.
Breakfast:
Tomato Rallado
Cheese selections
Eggs
Greek yogurts, coconut yogurts, porridge
Jams, avocados, fruit
An array of seeds & nuts
Home made corn bread
Tea & coffee
Dinner:
Chilli sin carne
Burritos with various fillings
Aubergine parmegiana
Paella
Curry with poppadoms
Vegan bolognese
All accompanied by veggies and beautiful salads
Dessert:
Fruit
Chocolate
Other vegan homemade goodies
YOUR RETREAT HOME
Set within 3 acres on a hilltop, the 200-year-old Cortijo offers 360 degrees of magnificent views of rolling countryside, olive groves and a laguna, which is home to a flamboyance of flamingos.
The Cortijo has recently been renovated by new owners Celi and Kells, with their own take on Andalusian moorish style.
It is located in the heart of Andalusia, bringing Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, Ronda, Malaga and many other incredible destinations within a day-trip distance.
The Cortijo is completely off-grid with all power is provided by the sun.
Within its beautiful nature reserve the cortijo has been lovingly restored, the owners have created an environment where people feel totally relaxed – as if in home. With many separate areas you are free to chill in seclusion or socialise with others, as you wish.
FYI there are some loving creatures that will share our home for the retreat: one dog and four cats.
THE ROOMS
The rooms at Cortijo San Jose are full of character and charm, providing beautiful accommodation for your stay.
With five large en-suite bedrooms, one with its own private garden, in the main house. It also has a self contained private garden house, with its own private kitchen and terrace.
Please see below the various rooms along with their pricing. Each price you see is per person, based on sharing rooms.
If you would like a room to yourself, please enquire separately about this.
I am currently running an early bird offering, which will last for the month of May only.
It is possible to fit more than 2 in a room, which will make the prices you see slightly cheaper. So, if you plan to come as a group of 3 or 4 and would like to share, please also enquire separately about this.
The maximum number for this retreat is 16 yogis.
BLUE ROOM
Enjoy views of the laguna and olive groves from one of this room’s 3 balconies. Inside you will be calmed by the beautiful moroccan blue decor. It is a very spacious room, with the ensuite as a stylish Moroccan shower room, which is hand crafted tadelakt. Fans/heating, liquid soap and pool towels are provided.
The Blue room can accommodate up to 3 people.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price per person based on 2 people sharing – £1000
Price per person based on 3 people sharing – £950
FLAMINGO
You can enjoy the view of the beautiful flamingo filled laguna and olive groves from the rooms balcony. It is a warm and cosy, yet large room. It has an ensuite Moroccan shower room hand crafted in tadelakt with a view of the courtyard below. Fans/heating, liquid soap and pool towels are provided.
The Flamingo room can accommodate up to 3 people.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price per person based on 2 people sharing – £900
Price per person based on 3 people sharing – £850
SOLD OUT
TIERRA
With double aspect windows you can enjoy views of the front garden or the beautiful courtyard and its palm trees. This room has an earthy cosy feel to it. It’s ensuite shower room has a walk in rain-head shower and beautiful tiling. Fans/heating, liquid soap, pool towels are provided.
The Tierra room can accommodate up to 3 people.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price per person based on 2 people sharing – £900
Price per person based on 3 people sharing – £850
ES PARADIS
Es Paradis’ Moorish styled shower with its pillars, will most definitely put a smile in your face. Open the windows to view the beautiful courtyard. This room feels so spacious and cosy at the same time you will not want to leave it. Fans/heating, liquid soap, pool towels are provided.
The Tierra room can accommodate up to 3 people.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price per person based on 2 people sharing – £900
Price per person based on 3 people sharing – £850
TISCAR
A stroll away from the swimming pool and with its own private garden area, Tiscar offers privacy from the rest of the Cortijo. From one of its 3 garden doors, step straight outside and breath the fresh morning air. This suite can accommodate up to 4 people. It is divided into 2 rooms, one with a day bed and pull out bed and the second room with a double or twin bed. It has an ensuite shower room in between the 2 rooms. Fans/heating, liquid soap, pool towels are provided.
The Tiscar room can accommodate up to 4 people, there is enough space for 2 sets of friends who don’t know each other to share.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price per person based on 2 people sharing – £1100
Price per person based on 3 people sharing – £950
CASA LOLI
With its entrance next to a beautiful pond filled with golden fish, this fabulous self contained house has its own private garden complete with loungers and garden shower. The house also boasts an outdoor lounge with fireplace, full kitchen and a huge roof terrace with spectacular panoramic views. The house is a lovely fusion of Moroccan and Balinese style and it oozes charm and coziness. Full of character, Casa Loli is tucked away from the main house but still only a few meters from the swimming pool. Fans/heating, liquid soap, towels and pool towels are provided.
The Casa Loli garden house can accommodate up to 4 people.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Price per person based on 2 people sharing – £1200
Price per person based on 3 people sharing – £1150
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
– 5 nights / 6 days at a peaceful Andalusian villa
– Daily yoga & meditation (morning + sunset)
– Evening themed experiences, inviting you to play, connect, and let go
– A personal journal & daily journaling prompts
– Delicious, nourishing meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
– Teas, coffee, biscuits, fruit and fresh water available all day
– Blind tasting dinner experience
– Free time to swim, walk, rest, or explore
– A peaceful, playful space to reconnect with yourself
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
– Flights to Spain
– Transfers to/from the retreat villa (can be arranged for ~€45 one way, 80 / €90 return from Seville or Málaga – approx. 90 min away. This is based on a group transfer)
– Massages with our incredible in-house masseuse – Wippy (€70 for 60 mins, €90 for 90 mins)
– Optional excursions (e.g. local town visit), which can be arranged for you, with prices varying depending on what you do and how many join.
TRAVELLING TO CORTIJO SAN JOSE
You will need to book your own flights. You can either fly to Málaga or Seville (both are about 90 minute drive away. Flights are showing as very cheap at the moment, seeing as it is off peak seasonal times. Transfers will be arranged for you upon booking.
Arrivals on the 18th are from 5pm, check out on the 23rd will be between 11am – midday.
It is recommended to land in Malaga on the 18th at around 3.30pm-4.30pm for a group transfer, then leaving Malaga on 23rd in the early afternoon.
PAYMENT
All of the prices you see above are the early bird offerings. This will last for the month of May only.
If you want to discuss payment plans please email me, I will ask for a non-refundable deposit to secure your place, but thereafter I’m happy to be flexible to make it affordable and manageable for you.
Please email me on info@gracefulmindandbody.co.uk for questions, to discuss payment plans and to book on.
CANCELLATION POLICY
With an understanding that sometimes life brings us unexpected circumstances, if you need to cancel for a reason outside of your control, I will need 2 months advance notice, to give me enough time to sell the place to another yogi. Your deposit upon booking is non refundable, the rest will be refunded.
AWAKEN YOUR SENSES
This retreat is about helping you step into the shoes of the best version of you, by reconnecting to each of your senses and therefore a fully activated being!
TESTIMONIALS
‘”Grace is without a doubt one of my favourite yoga teachers in London and she put so much care and thought into the thrive workshop and cultivated the perfect space to look inwards and explore in a safe, nurturing environment.'”
Sienna, Thrive workshop 2023.
“Completing 6 weeks of Grace’s Thrive programme was one of the best investments I’ve made in myself. Grace created a safe space for self-exploration and made me feel truly seen and heard. I was able to get to the root cause of deep-seated issues that weighed on me for years. Her compassionate and incisive approach helped me process and release lifelong patterns. Grace devoted the necessary time to ensure I healed in a meaningful way. Thanks to Grace’s help I emerged lighter, freer and more confident, I gained tools to manage my inner critic, and now believe I am enough, just as I am. I cannot overstate the value of my sessions with Grace. Her warmth, wisdom and commitment to helping me become the best version of myself has been invaluable. I will forever be grateful for this transformative experience.”
Elena, Thrive 1-1 programme, 2023.
“I had the best experience at Thrive in Ibiza. I didn’t really know what I was going to be doing as it was a completely new experience for me. But the only way to express how valuable and extraordinary it was, is to say that I now have a tattoo to represent my time. I was surrounded by amazing supportive women that I instantly felt like home around. Grace is such a special person and I feel so lucky to have been a part of something so magical.”
Clare, Thrive in Ibiza, November 2024.
“I went on Grace’s ‘Thrive’ retreat in Ibiza in November. It was, quite simply, sensational. I can really struggle with the mindfulness, contemplative aspects of yoga, so am always looking to combine some small developments on that front with more substantial physical developments. After having two children in the past four years, I had reached a relatively useless state with my spinal flexibility and hip openness. After four days of Grace’s yoga instruction, I really felt I went home with a different spine and set of limbs. It was a perfect mixture of slow and yet intense and challenging.”
Claire, Thrive in Ibiza, November 2024.
“My time on this retreat was without doubt one of the most perfect weeks away – it had everything I love and more. The yoga and the thoughtful style of teaching, the location, the food and accommodation were just wonderful. It was great to be given the time out in order to assimilate all that we were being taught and asked to reflect upon. There was a real arc to the week which was so well thought out by Grace. I really felt like I was being led on a journey of self examination but never too heavy – always with gentleness and care.
I absolutely loved the personalisation involved in the trip. Grace is such an excellent communicator – from the initial booking information, payment, logistics to the pre retreat yoga session and WhatsApp group – always the right level of detail given with love and lightness. And all the way through to the week of the retreat. Nothing too much trouble and always with a smile. Arriving in our room to find a personal note in our journal was so ‘Grace’ and really touching. And of course our beautiful gift too.
I have already booked my next retreat with Grace – quickly decided on the previous! If that’s not recommendation enough I don’t know what is.”
Vanessa, Thrive in Ibiza, November 2024.
For a full range of testimonials on what it’s like to work with me, please see here.
