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 educated herself in healing techniques. In 2008, she dedicated her time to build Alaya Retreat Centre. Ellen has worked with groups for over 20 years, and completed 2 years of the Four Cycles TM integrated healing program. She also has her Masters in Reiki, which allows her to teach reiki to other students and work as a reiki healer. In addition, she participated in a first level teacher training of Yin Yoga and has a diploma in sound therapy level I and II, to give healings with Quartz Bowls.  In 2017, she became educated as a horse assisted coach and animal reiki healer. With this, her circle was completed and she is now healing all types of animals with 2 or 4 legs.

 

Upcoming Programs by Ellen

One Day Retreat

Also With Alex, 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 […]

Half Day Retreat

Also With Alex, Mirjana, Ooljee and Ginebra

Open Dates

Welcome to Alaya Retreat Centre for a time 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 […]

horse in alaya retreat centre

Yoga and Meditation with Horses: Flexible number of days

Also With Alex, Ooljee, Ginebra and Mirjana

Flexible Dates

Yoga and meditation with horses Discover our signature activity: the meditation with horses, a heart-opening and magical experience!       Horses possess an incredible sensitivity to our innermost feelings, often revealing what lies beneath our conscious awareness. Through their behavior, they compel us to confront aspects of ourselves we might overlook. Simply being in […]

Rebalancing your Body and Soul, 5 days

Also With Alex, Ginebra and Ooljee

Package Dates

Welcome to a transformative journey, a 5-day soul-search retreat that invites you to embark on an exploration of the depths of your being. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of the essence of who we are and the profound connections that bind us to the universe. This retreat […]

Yoga and Healing: flexible number of days

Also With Alex and Mirjana

Flexible Dates

  Come and join us for a few days in our yoga and healing program ! You can chose your start date, any day of the week and can stay for the amount of days you would like. Enjoy our pool, our animals, our yoga and meditation classes and indulge yourself in the extras like […]

4 days Chakra Bliss Retreat

Also With Alex, Ooljee, Ginebra and Mirjana

Package Dates

4 days Chakra Bliss Retreat Find your inner balance exploring your chakras     Join us on a transformative journey aligned with the chakra system. During this 4-days retreat you will enjoy beginner-friendly meditation, pranayama, and yoga practices tailored to activate and balance each chakra, promising enhanced rest, insight, and internal equilibrium by the retreat's […]

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Yoga and Detox

Also With Alex, Ooljee and Ginebra

Flexible Dates

  description: oga and meditation retreat with horses Horses possess an incredible sensitivity to our innermost feelings, often revealing what lies beneath our conscious awareness. Through their behavior, they compel us to confront aspects of ourselves we might overlook. Simply being in their presence teaches us to quiet our minds and tap into somatic, emotional, […]

7 Days Chakra Bliss Yoga Retreat with healing practices and creative activities near Barcelona

Also With Alex, Ooljee, Ginebra and Mirjana

Package Dates

7 days Chakra Bliss Retreat Find your profound inner balance exploring your chakras     Alaya Retreat centre is delighted to share with you this 7 days program in the middle of the beautiful vineyards of Catalunya. If a peaceful stay in the middle of the countryside makes you dream, then this is the perfect […]

Summer celebration with yoga and movement

Also With Ooljee and Mirjana

Flexible Dates

  Come and join us for a few days in our yoga and movement program! You can chose your start date, any day of the week and can stay for the amount of days you would like. Enjoy our pool, our animals, our yoga, meditation and movement classes and indulge yourself in the extras like […]

Winter retreat in Barcelona, Go Yinside!

Also With Ginebra and Mirjana

Flexible Dates

 Our winter retreat is an occasion to dive into yourself, find your inner balance and celebrate the yin side of life. Choosing a more still yoga practice we want to improve connection and nourishment with ourselves. Because autumn and winter are not boring as it looks like!

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Christmas Special Yoga Retreat in Torrelles de Foix, Barcelona

Also With Ooljee and Ginebra

December 24 - 27, 2024

  We welcome you at Alaya to celebrate Christmas with good intentions and open heart. Live this transformative experience with activities that connect the body, mind and spirit: Medicinal Music Kirtan New Year ceremonial puja Cocoa Ceremony yoga classes Meditation with horses Mantra meditation And much more! This retreat is the perfect opportunity to disconnect […]

horse in alaya retreat centre

Christmas and New Year's Eve Special Yoga Retreat in Torrelles de Foix, Barcelona

Also With Ooljee and Ginebra

December 24, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Eight nights to close the end of the year and start the new one with good intentions and open heart! At Alaya, we invite you to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a unique and special way. Live this transformative experience with activities that connect the body, mind and spirit:     Featured activities: Daily […]

New Year's Eve Special Yoga Retreat in Torrelles de Foix, Barcelona

Also With Ooljee and Ginebra

December 30, 2024 - January 1, 2025

We invite you to celebrate the end of the year and to welcome a new beginning with good intentions and open heart Live this transformative experience with activities that connect the body, mind and spirit:   Medicinal Music Kirtan New Year ceremonial puja Cocoa Ceremony yoga classes And much more! This retreat is the perfect […]