Yoga Retreat 22 May-24 May, Sierra de Gredos

### Take a breath before summer begins. Join us for a weekend in nature where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, make friends and enjoy the calm that only the countryside can bring.

This retreat is all about simplicity - movement, fresh air, community, shared meals, stepping away from everyday noise and being in nature. It’s a chance to feel grounded again, connect with a lovely group of people, and return home lighter, clearer and more centred.

Our retreat activities are all based on the full spectrum of yoga, including yoga classes, relaxation, breathing exercises, healthy and wholesome meals, mindset and meditation, so that you get a taste of living a yogic lifestyle. You will have free time to enjoy as you please.

We are returning to our much-loved venue El Pagano for the fourth time for this spring/early summer retreat. We can enjoy spectacular views, outdoor and indoor yoga, comfortable rooms and delicious vegetarian food. We will be well-looked after by Manuel and the team as usual.

Our group is international so classes are in English (I speak Spanish too if that helps) and all are welcome. Yoga classes are for all levels, including absolute beginners :).

I am delighted to be teaching my 16th retreat (sixth in Spain!). I have been teaching yoga since 2011, and am also a Mentor for new yoga teachers and Thai massage therapist. I love sharing all the elements of yoga with you, especially on retreats.

Schedule (exact times may vary):

Friday 22 May 2026
19:00h Arrival from 19h onwards
20:00h Introduction and mindful movement practice (no need to change beforehand, unless you want to!)
21:00h Dinner

Saturday 23 May
09:00h Meditation and yoga
10:15h Breakfast
11:00h Free time
14:30h Lunch
15:00h Free time
18:45h SURPRISE workshop with Hari
20:00h Dinner
21:45h Evening yoga class

Sunday 24 May
08:30h Meditation and yoga
10:00h Breakfast
11:00h Free time
13:00h Yoga
14:30h Lunch
16:00h Departure

YOGA: Hatha yoga and some yin, depending on group needs. We may do some partner yoga too :). It is open to ALL levels, including absolute beginners and those who have been practicing for longer. You don’t have to go to all classes if you don’t feel like it!

FOOD: Food will be nutritious, locally sourced, plentiful and delicious! All food is vegetarian. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.

Three ample meals a day are included and fruit is be available in between meals.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Accommodation is shared with:
- twin rooms
- double rooms
- One 3-bed room*
- One 4-bed room*
- Limited number of individual rooms (at an additional price)
*Available if you are coming as a group of 3 or 4 friends, otherwise it will be for two-three people sharing.

All rooms have a private bathroom separated off with a curtain.
https://www.posadamia.com/el-pagano

FREE TIME ideas: You can:
- hike! We are right by the Sierra de Gredos.
- Visit the local village Arenas de San Pedro
- have a dip in the pool (depending on the weather :))
- have a Thai massage treatment with Atiya (at an additional price)
- read and / rest!!

TRAVEL:
Bus: There is a bus that goes from Estación Sur (Mendéz Álvaro) to Arenas de San Pedro, and then someone from El Pagano will pick you up from the bus station (please ask)

Car: You can drive there! Please say if you are driving and would like to offer a lift. Please note that you will need to follow the directions on the website from Arenas de San Pedro (km 8400 on Carretera Forestral de la Pregonera go LEFT and continue to follow directions to El Pagano)! The road off the Carretera is a small, stony road, as pictured on the website: https://www.posadamia.com/el-pagano

Air: The nearest airport is Madrid and then you can hire a car or get the bus as above.

THINGS TO BRING: I will send you a message detailing items you will need. Yoga equipment is available at El Pagano if you need.

What's included: Two daily yoga classes, meditation, talks, all meals (fruit available in between meals), accommodation (shared) and great company!

What's not included: Transport to/from the venue (we can arrange pick-up from the bus station), Thai massage (offered at special rates), free time activities.

INVESTMENT:
Shared room*: €385
Private room (limited): €460
Reserve your place with a €120 deposit. Balance due by 28 March 2026

• Payment plans available (please ask)

We cannot hold spaces. The deposit secures your place. Please see cancellation policy below
BOOKING: Please complete the form here

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable
• If you have paid in full and need to cancel on or before 27 March 2026, you will get a refund of 50% of the balance, less the deposit
• If you cancel on or after 28 March 2026, then no refunds are available.
• If, however, you need to cancel and you find someone to replace you, then we would be happy to offer you a full refund less the €120 deposit.
• If you decide to leave the retreat for any reason or in the unfortunate and unlikely event of you being asked to leave due to disruptive behaviour, then we cannot offer any refunds.
• If the retreat is cancelled for reasons outside of our control, you will be refunded the retreat amount, less the €120 deposit, which would be transferable to a future retreat or another service with Atiya.

For more FAQs & reviews please visit my website.

I hope you can join us! Any other questions, please let me know.

Thanks,
Atiya
@yogasocialmadrid
@atiyakhan.coach
https://www.atiyasana.com/