🎄 Escape Christmas Retreat 2025: Unwind in Spanish Heaven! 🎄

Step away from the Christmas hype and gift yourself the holiday you truly deserve: a week of serenity, movement, wellness and meaningful connection in the heart of Andalusia.

After last year’s sold-out success, our beloved Escape Christmas Retreat returns! Join us in the sun-drenched Spanish nature for a rejuvenating week of yoga, community, and nature.

🧘‍♀️ Recharge & Reconnect:Enjoy daily yoga and meditation, nourishing vegetarian meals, sound healing, hikes through breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring workshops.

🏞️ Nature & Community:Soak up stunning views, relax by the saltwater pool, and gather for kirtan, live music, and cozy evenings by the fire with a chai in hand.

🌺 Indulge & Celebrate:Savor specialty drinks, festive feasts with mulled wine and Tofu Turkey, and treat yourself to massages or horse riding.

🌟 Led by Vidya & Lidiya: Experience energizing Vinyasa Flow, restorative Yin, sound baths, and Dharma talks guided by two inspiring teachers.

schedule:

Sunday 21st Arrival Day  

5:30 – 7:00 pm Tranquil Slow Flow Yoga Practice to Ground and Energise with LIDIYA 

7pm Dinner 

8:00 pm Welcoming Circle and Introduction to the Retreat and Suryalila VIDYA/LIDIYA

Monday 22nd  

8:00 – 9:30am Energising Yoga Practice VIDYA (hips)

11:00am Group I Embarking on a trek through the enchanting local Natural Park (returning by 3:30pm) 

11:30 – 1:30pm Group II Sauna Session in the Eco Sauna (swimming suits required) 

1.30pm Lunch 

5:30 – 7:00pm Nourishing Restorative Yoga Workshop – Awakening to the Power of Conscious Rest LIDIYA 

7pm Dinner 

8:15 pm Movie Night: “Six Years in Search of Sanity”, Suryalila’s story new edit 

Tuesday 23rd  

8:00–9:30am Energising Yoga Practice LIDIYA (heart opening) 

11:00 am Group II Embarking on a trek through the enchanting local Natural Park and its off beaten tracks (returning by 3:30pm) 

11:30 – 1:30pm Group I Sauna Session in the Eco Sauna (swimming suits required) 

1.30pm Lunch 

5:30 – 7:00pm Restorative Practices, Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra for Deep Rejuvenation VIDYA, LIDIYA, 

7pm Dinner 

8pm Somatic Dance with Sara 

Wednesday 24th  

8:00 – 9:30am Energising Yoga Practice VIDYA (shoulders)

11:00 – 1:30pm Cacao Ceremony SARA 

4:30 – 5:30pm Dharma Talk: Karma Yoga and Gratitude VIDYA

6:00 – 7:00pm Sound Healing and Gong Bath with Claudia 

7 - 8:00pm Dinner 

8:00pm Mulled Wine with Minced Pies and Live Flamenco With Alexandro in Dining Room 

Thursday 25th Christmas Day  

9:00 – 10:30 am Energising Yoga Practice LIDIYA (twists) 

10.30-11.30 Brunch 

12:00 – 1:15pm Group Games on the lawn and Acro Yoga PADDY LIDIYA 

4.30pm Christmas Dinner 

6:00pm – Restorative Practices with live Classical Indian Music VIDYA assisting LIDIYA 

7pm – Desserts and Cheeseboards 

8:00pm Dancing to Live Fusion Music in the Dome with Saeed 

Friday 26th  

8:00 – 9:30 am Energising Yoga Practice VIDYA (forward folds) Moved to 12:00pm A walk to the local white village Prado Del Rey LIDIYA 

5:30 – 7:00 pm Breath Workshop with Becky 

8:00pm Sacred Singing with Kate, Somesh and Adán 

Saturday 27th  

8:00am Energising Yoga Practice LIDIYA (grounding, balance, core) 11:00am Group I Permaculture Tour of Suryalila grounds with Danyadara EMILIO 

12:00am Group II Permaculture Tour of Suryalila grounds with Danyadara EMILIO 

3:00pm Sauna will be open till 5:00pm 

5:30-7:00 pm Energy Boost – Yin LIDIYA 

Sunday 28th  

8:00am Energising Yoga Practice with Suryalila staff 

Departure anytime after breakfast.  

Your rooms should be freed by 11:00am, however you are very welcome to  stay as long as you would like to, sit by the pool, book a massage etc. Requesting lunch is also an option on this day.

Escape Christmas Retreat Reviews

"Best Xmas ever... outstanding experience!"

"Don´t tell my mom but this was the best Christmas ever!"

"A wonderful experience on a beautiful and peaceful site in a Spanish natural resort. Vidya and her team have done such a fantastic job in creating this extraordinary environment, which allowed for great yoga sessions, joyful hikes, excellent vegetarian meals and a culture program like no other. Every single person greets you with a smile coming straight from the heart. The yoga sessions and massages, the cleanliness of the rooms and the passion for making the world a better place is visible in every corner and every moment of your stay. My only suggestion for improvement is to tell people about the environmental efforts on day one. I would have used the compost toilets and outdoor showers with even more joy, knowing what difference it makes for recultivating the land. My summary at the end of the Xmas escape retreat was: “don’t tell my mom but this was the best Christmas ever”. We were 40 people and really bonded after very little time; It felt like being with old friends. It was my first time at Suryalila and certainly not the last."

"The South of Spain provided days of sunshine and the Winter Solstice full moon shone through the window of our yoga studio to bring a touch of magic to our evening classes. A week of good food and comfortable surroundings was provided by Suryalila in Andalucia. Everyone spoke English and everyone had a story to tell - because we were all escaping Christmas from our usual habitats. Suryalila organised enough events to keep us busy and there was plenty of time to sit in the sunny cupola and chat or walk to local scenic spots (including a bar or two). We were introduced to flamenco dancing, acro yoga and even some board games. A wood fired sauna warmed up the afternoon, followed by a plunge into the salt water pool. I highly recommend Suryalila as a home away from home, an intelligent and supportive yoga school and a beautiful, relaxing holiday destination."

Guided by Vidya and Lidiya