Mind, Body, Breath
Mind and Body
Dive into a week filled with adventures, challenges, live music, delicious food, laughter, and camaraderie. Discover how to build physical and mental strength while nurturing your mind and body.
Breathwork Mastery
Liam Colfer, your experienced guide, will lead you through profound Breathwork sessions. Learn how to harness the incredible potential of your breath to release stress, find relaxation, and restore your inner balance.
Adventure Awaits
Expect exhilarating experiences such as cold water swims, mountain hikes, and strength, resistance, and mobility training. Challenge yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and embrace the thrill of adventure.
Heartfelt Connections
Bond with like-minded men as you gather around the bonfire, sharing stories and live music under the starlit sky. Forge lasting connections and friendships that transcend the retreat.
Nourishment for Body and Soul: Relish the delights of delicious organic breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Enjoy daily protein shakes to fuel your journey. Participate in pH testing at the beginning and end of the retreat, and for those who are curious, explore the benefits of mouth tape for incredibly deep and restful sleeps.
Program Highlights:
Daily yoga classes and breathwork sessions.
Gym sessions in Prado del Rey.
River walk and swim.
Hiking in Sierra de Grazalema.
A trip to the local pub.
An exhilarating ice bath experience.
A magical bonfire and live music night under the starry sky.
Use of Suryalila's saltwater swimming pool and world-class facilities.
5 nights of comfortable and rejuvenating accommodation.
A memorable sauna night.
Guided hikes up El Torreon, the highest peak in Sierra de Grazalema
and river walks in El Bosque.
About Liam Colfer
Liam's journey from building boats and houses to maintaining helicopters and lighthouses has instilled in him a deep passion for sustainability and working in harmony with the Earth's natural cycles. His diverse experiences and travels have culminated in a rich understanding of ancient building techniques, breathwork, and mobility training. As a certified Breath Coach and Yoga Alliance-certified breathwork instructor, Liam combines his expertise with a touch of Irish tradition, infusing classes with music, stories, and a sense of camaraderie. He believes that everyone should tap into the transformative power of the breath, a tool that can alleviate stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma while boosting energy and enhancing overall well-being.
Your Retreat, Your Journey
No matter where you are on your wellness journey, this retreat is open to any man seeking to live a long, healthy, and joyful life. Connect with your body, explore your breath, and ignite your inner potential in the breathtaking landscapes of Andalusia.Join us for a retreat that promises not only to invigorate your body and mind but also to equip you with a toolkit of self-care practices to navigate life's ups and downs. Reserve your spot now for a transformative adventure like no other.
From Janaury 27th until February 3rd, 2024
Mens Retreat schedule
Mind, Body, Breath: Men's Retreat                         Â
27 January -Â 3 February 2024
Saturday 27th
5:30pm Unravel from your travel mobility and breathwork with Liam
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Welcome meeting with Liam
Sunday 28th
8:00am Yoga class with Vidya to heal, detox and strengthen the body and subtle energies insideÂ
9:30am Breakfast with a protein smoothie
11:00am A tour of the eco building projects with Liam, some of which Liam has worked on here at Suryalila over the yearsÂ
1:30pm Lunch
5:00pm Self myofacial release techniques. a roll and relax ball rolling and breath-work class led by Liam followed by a plunge in an ice bath!
7pm Dinner
Monday 29th
8:00am Breathwork with Liam followed by a cold dip in the pool
9:30am Breakfast with a protein smoothie
11:00am Gym session in Prado del Rey
1:30pm Lunch
5:30pm Yin Yoga with Suryalila teachers
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Sauna night
Tuesday 30th
8:00am Yoga class with suryalila teachers
9:30am Breakfast with a protein smoothie
11am A guided hike up El Torreon with a packed lunch followed by a beer in the charming village of Benamahoma
7:00pm Dinner
Wednesday 31st
8:00am Breathwork with Liam followed by a cold dip in the pool
9:30am Breakfast with a protein smoothie
11:00am Hemp crafting workshop
1:30pm Lunch
5:30pm Yin Yoga with Suryalila teachers
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Sauna night
Thursday 1st
8:00am Yoga Class focussed on the male body with Niamh to release tension in the hips, hamstrings and lower back using a variety of mobility focussed movements and PNF stress / release techniques to expand your ranges of motion
9:30am Breakfast with a protein smoothie
11:00am Gym Session in Prado del Rey
1:30pm Lunch
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Bonfire night with live music & a beerÂ
Friday 2nd
8:00am Breathwork with Liam followed by a cold dip in the pool
9:30am Breakfast with a protein smoothie
11:00am Gym Session in Prado del Rey
1:30pm Lunch
5:30pm Yin Yoga with Suryalila teachers
7:00pm Dinner
Saturday 25th
8:00am Morning Yoga with Suryalila teachers
9:30am Breakfast
11:00am Maybe a last dip in the pool before you go
Checkouts throughout the morning
Reviews from our last mens retreats...
"It is said everyman has 2 lives, the moment he realises he has only one life to live the second life begins.The men's retreat here will honour you with time spent in a timeless way. You'll be introduced and given access to the tools of breath work that were once the preserve of mystics and yogis.This will help you dive into a meditative yet focused awareness that will draw you into ice water immersion as if it were rekindling a lost and almost forgotten kinship. You will share with other menStories of your life, a mountain hike, tips to grow with, insights and only feel supported.Foods of the rainbow that will nourish and delight you made with Love.The venue is world class and as such are the teachers and staff.The deep tissue massage I had by Becky was second to none. In particular the organiser and breathwork teacher Liam: you will never meet a kinder, more down to earth and hard working man who looks after everyone like family along with Niamh who is a spellbindingly accomplished teacher her myofascial yoga class is another game changer.Finally the head chef Gemma whose food was the healthiest and tastiest I have ever been privileged to experienced(she has written/co-authored a suryalila cookbook)This men's retreat didn't just meet my expectations it exceeded my imagination." - Waris Patel
"What memories are made of...Loved it! Every moment and every bit of it! The wonderful embrace of knowledgeable and openminded people, the serenity of the place, the laughter, the fine timeless moments by the campfire. The challenging exercises, helping me realise that I can do it and that the mind puts barriers where none exist.Liam is amazing and I highly recommend spending a week with him. As he said:"Everything is optional!"I would add: Time itself too! Time and ego dissolved as the spirit rose, the mind awakened and the body strengthened!Best 7 days I've spent in years!" - Krass
"I got home three days ago from Liam's retreat at Suryalila in the deep south of Spain and am still awash with the experience and energy of being with a band of random pilgrims revealing their strengths & vulnerabilities one by one.The location is at the crossroads of nowhere & now; a perfectly planned environment to relax & slide out of your comfort zone into Liam's program of breath awareness & brotherhood.This exotic oasis of Asian & Indian details set in the undulating dune-like hills of Andalucia vibrates with an irresistible tranquility & openness, which Liam transmits effortlessly with some hard work & lots of mirth."We're almost there" & "everything is optional" may not seem like profound mantras, but in the context of our experience, they will resonant for some time to come. Without a doubt I will return to the middle of nowhere & give Liam un abrazo muy fuerte!Muchas gracias hermano!!" - Brent MacKay