One Day Retreat
With Alex, Ellen, Mirjana, Ooljee and Ginebra
Open Dates
Welcome to Alaya Retreat Centre for a day of rejuvenation and wellness. Escape the city and come and spend a day in nature with your family or friends. Join us for a day of holistic rejuvenation, designed to nurture your mind, body and spirit. Our thoughtfully curated program combines mindfulness practices, physical activities and nourishing meals to ensure a balanced and fulfilling experience. We offer a full day program with: 2 yoga classes, a brunch and a dinner, mantra singing and meditation with horses and plenty of time to enjoy our pool and gardens.
We are organizing these days throughout the summer, please inquire about the date of your choice.
Optional: if you would like to spend the night, that is always an option if there is availability in one of our rooms.
Contact us for more information at reservations@alayaretreatcentre.com.
Program:
9.30 Arrival and checkin at the Retreat Centre and welcome by our staff with coffee or tea
10.00 Yoga practice (90 minutes): Begin your day with a revitalizing session combining asanas, pranayamas and meditation
12.00 Vegetarian brunch: Enjoy a nutritious brunch featuring fresh, organic ingredients. Our menu is designed to fuel your body and energize you for the day ahead
14.00 Mantra meditation session lead by Alex and his guitar. A practice for cultivating mindfulness and inner peace.
15.00 Light Yogi snack and pool time: Time to relax and enjoy the surroundings
17.00 Meditation with horses: Experience the unique and calming presence of the horses during this special meditation session. Connect with these gentle animals and explore a deeper level of tranquillity
18.00 Restorative Yoga session with sound healing (90 minutes): Unwind with a restorative yoga session accompanied by soothing sound healing for deep relaxation and healing
20.00 Dinner: Savor a delicious vegetarian dinner paired with our own cava
21.00 Departure
About the Leaders
Alex
YOGA TEACHER AND DIRECTOR OF ALAYA YOGA PROGRAMS Born in Belarus, Alex Nairanovski's spiritual journey began early. In the USA, he discovered Kundalini yoga's magnetic pull, honing his skills under Anya Castellano. Immersed in the diverse culture, he made Kundalini energy universally accessible. Alex later took this transformative power to Ecuador, establishing himself as a […]
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Ellen
REIKI HEALER, ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR, MEDITATION WITH HORSES TEACHER AND FOUNDER OF ALAYA RETREAT CENTER Ellen obtained a Masters Degree in psychology, and a Doctorate in Information Systems at Harvard and MIT, and worked for many years in the academic and consulting world. In 2005, she started to focus on what life was really about, and […]
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Mirjana
Mirjana joined us straight from India where she completed all her trainings and the biggest part of her yoga journey. From this holy land she brings the traditional practices such as Hatha yoga and Yoga Nidra, combined with the more modern Yin and Restorative yoga. She is a big fan of soundhealing and plays tibetan […]
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Ooljee
The Heart of Meditation with Horses Ooljee together with Ginebra are our rescue horses who are living with us here at our retreat centre Ooljee is a remarkable gelding known for his profound ability to connect with humans on a deep, emotional level. His serene and calming presence is a cornerstone of the "Meditation […]
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Ginebra
Our Gentle Guide of Meditation with Horses Ginebra is a full-bred Spanish horse celebrated for her exceptional gentle energy and her remarkable talent for holding space for our groups. As a central figure in the "Meditation with Horses" program, Ginebra's calming presence is a beacon of peace and clarity for many participants. Although she was […]
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