We’re thrilled to announce something truly special! Join us from May 31st - June 7th, 2025, for a transformative week in the stunning landscapes of Spain.
✨ Vive la Vida ✨ is a celebration of life, community, and connection — a chance to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit through yoga, meditation, and soul-nourishing experiences. Together, we'll embrace the present and celebrate the joy of being alive.
Suryalilais your ultimate wellness and yoga retreat destination.This 7-night yoga retreat is designed to be a transformative experience that celebrates life in all its forms.
Vive La Vida will combine the practice of yoga, mindful meditation, and joyous activities that encourage
a deep appreciation of life, community, and the present moment.
Each day will have a theme that guides participants towards a holistic understanding
of what it means to truly live and celebrate life.
Imagine practicing yoga beneath the warm Andalusian sun, resting in the serene embrace of nature, and rejuvenating in a sanctuary that feels like a slice of heaven on earth. Swim, sauna, healthy eating and donkeys to pet Suryalila offers world-class yoga, wellness experiences, and organic cuisine.
Vive La Via Retreat isn’t an escape; it’s an invitation to come home to yourself, to your relationships, and to the beauty of life.
Vive La Vida Yoga Retreat is open to individuals of all levels of yoga experience.
It is ideal for those seeking to reconnect with themselves, find joy in everyday life, and build a community with like-minded individuals.
Participants will leave with the tools to maintain their yoga and mindfulness habits in their daily lives. This ignites a fresh journey of celebrating life beyond the retreat.
This retreat is designed to be a holistic celebration of life, offering participants the tools and experiences to connect deeply with themselves, others, and the world around them.
Through yoga, mindfulness, and community, they will learn to embrace life with joy, gratitude, and presence.
Here is an overview of how you will spend your days.
You will enjoy delicious, organic vegetarian and vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tea, Coffee and water are available throughout the day.
Afternoons are for relaxing, swimming, reading and feeling lazy.
Plus, included in your Retreat is 1:1 time with Alison in her capacity as a certified Happiness Coach. If you struggle to find your happy place, you can chat with her and get some productive uplifting advice.
Day 1: Saturday, May 31st
Arrival and Grounding: Setting Intentions
Afternoon: Welcome circle with introductions and setting of personal intentions for the retreat. Followed by gentle yoga focusing on grounding and long stretches to ease travel stress. Then, the first of many delicious dinners.
Day 2: Sunday, June 1st
Mindfulness in Motion: Embracing the Present
Morning: Slow Flow yoga to awaken the body and mind, emphasising mindful movement and breath awareness.
Evening: Yin yoga, followed by a reflective journaling session before dinner
Day 3: Monday, June 2nd
Nourishing the Body: Celebrating Health
Morning: Morning yoga focusing on core strength and balance, for stability and health.
Evening: Restorative yoga and meditation followed by a communal dinner.
Day 4: Tuesday, June 3rd
Connecting with Others: Celebrating Community
Morning: Partner yoga session to build trust and connection, exploring the theme of unity and support.
Evening: Slow Flow followed by mantra chanting to celebrate the bonds formed during the retreat.
Day 5: Wednesday, June 4th
Creative Expression: Celebrating Individuality
Morning: Dynamic flow that encourages creativity in movement.
Evening: Yoga Nidra focusing on self-love and acceptance, followed by a solo reflective walk or journaling.
Day 6: Thursday, June 5th
Embracing Joy: Celebrating the Simple Pleasures
Morning: Morning Yoga with a focus on the best use of Yoga props.
Evening: Yin Yoga Celebrating the beauty of and the simple joys of life
Day 7: Friday, June 6th
Reflecting and Moving Forward: Celebrating the Journey
Morning: Morning Yoga with a focus on heart opening poses symbolising the openness to life and new experiences.
Evening: Slow Somatic Flow, a time to welcome all that is.
Day 8: June 7th
Full Heart Farewell
Morning: Sunrise Stretch and a goodbye circle where participants celebrate their journey.
Prices include daily yoga, accommodation, three delicious meals per day and 1:1 time with Happiness Coach Alison.
We have lots of options to suit all tastes and ideas.
Surylila has beautiful Houses ;Kali and Anand. These are beautifully decorated with crafts and furnishings from India, Bali, Morocco and Spain. The houses have a very comfortable living room with cosy couches, plus a kitchen with a washing room.
This Retreat is 50% FULLY BOOKED.
The accommodation listed below are the available options.
Rooms are available on a first come first served basis.
A non-refundable deposit of €300 per person is required to secure your spot.
Four Bed Dorm
4 max with bathroom.
€1,055 per person
Ananda Superior
Private Room
First Floor in Ananda House sharing a bathroom with Ananda Twin
€1599 single occupancy
Kali Twin Room
2 Sharing
First Floor in Kali House sharing a bathroom with Kali Superior.
€1,299 per person
Ananda Shanti Deluxe
Private Ensuite Room
Deluxe room in Ananda House with ensuite bathroom.
€1749 - single occupancy
Kali Superior
Private Room
First Floor in Kali House sharing a bathroom with Kali Twin
€1599 - single occupancy
Ananda Laxmi Suite
Private Ensuite Room
Beautiful Suite in the Ananda House with ensuite bathroom and seating area.
€1899 - single occupancy
Flights to and from Spain.
Several airlines fly to Seville, Jerez de la Frontera or Malaga. The closest international airport, 40 minutes away, is the airport at Jerez de la Frontera, but the property can also be reached in just one hour from the airport in Seville.
Malaga airport is two hours away. Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly from Dublin to Seville and offer low cost airfares,
particularly if you book early.
Transfers
Transfers cost €100 from Seville and €160 from Malaga. These will be arranged for you closer to the date and people will be grouped together where possible to share the cost.
Arrival to Suryalila is ideally on the afternoon of May 31st but can be anytime throughout the day but no later than 21.15pm. Departure is ideally after breakfast on June 7th but can be later.
Only one yoga class on travel days.
Also available at an additional cost; massage, excursions and horse riding.
This Retreat is led by the husband and wife duo - Alison & David, owners of Namaste House Yoga School. Your Yoga Mum & Dad.
Between them they have a vast knowledge of a number of different yoga styles, Hatha, Astanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Nidra, Somatics and Iyengar Yoga.
Expect mornings of movement and evenings of stillness. Expect joy.
Live Life.
Revolut; 0872640846 Alison Quinlan @alisonlovesyoga
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/alisonlovesyoga?locale.x=en_US
Bank Transfer: Bank of Ireland, account name Namaste House, BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX, BAN-IE79BOFI90332275244114
Bookings are subject to a non refundable €300 deposit.
Balance of payment is due by March 31st 2025
Cancellations:
60 days or less before the start date 50% refund can be made (except deposit).
14 days or less before the start date 25% refund can be made (except deposit).
7 days or less before start date 10% refund can be made (except deposit).