Welcome
We would love to welcome you warmly to the yoga retreat place that we have been building for the past five years and now our dream came through. This is the space where we would like you to feel nurtured, nourished and really welcome. The place where you will reset your mind and reconnect with your body and heart. Where you will rediscover how beautiful it is to be just you.
The Venue, Casa del Cielo
Casa del Cielo is nestled on the side of a mountain (1050m), between the heavens and Earth. It is overlooking 180 degrees of the Atlantic ocean, a really stunning view! At the back: majestic, wild mountains, higher up: the forest. We are surrounded by beautiful, unspoiled nature, peace and quiet, and yet it is only 5 km down the mountain to civilization and 15 minutes drive to the beach. We are on the outskirts of the village called Tijoco Alto, in the South of Tenerife.
Casa del Cielo consists of the main house, small house, glass yoga shala, swimming pool, covered terrace to do yoga, and loads of sundeck to enjoy the sunshine, meals and the company.
Our guests will be accommodated in the main house where there are four rooms, each one with two single beds and a private bathroom. The single beds can be made into one big bed if the need arises. We will accommodate up to eight people at the time.
There is also a big open kitchen where delicious meals will be prepared and served and a dining room. Just outside the house, next to the swimming pool there is a covered pergola with a big table where the meals will be enjoyed too.
Yoga
Yoga and meditation sessions will be guided by Marzena. Marzena is a certified yoga teacher (700+ hours of yoga education) with 14 years of experience in teaching and guiding the students, both in person and via Zoom.
Marzena teaches with love, passion and softness, holding the space for people to connect on a deeper level. Read here for a full bio. You can find some reflections from the participants from the previous retreats here.
You will have two 90 minute yoga sessions a day. Invigorating and dynamic Yang yoga in the morning (Hatha, Vinyasa, elements of Tai Chi) and slow paced Yin yoga in the evening. A perfect combination for the body. The classes are suitable for all levels.
We have a beautiful, glass yoga shala nestled in the background where daily yoga and meditation sessions will be held.
Our yoga sessions can be also held in the open air on the covered terrasse. Depending on our needs.
Hiking in the Mountains
Tenerife is famous for its amazing, sunny weather but what totally captivated me personally, is its rich and diverse nature. You can drive just 40 minutes and you experience totally different climate and sights. As we are keen on hiking so much we have walked the island all around, every time in awe and amazement. The diversity of the mountains, forests and beaches makes each and every walk a wonderful experience.
You can expect to be taken to the real gems of Tenerife, very often hidden, where the tourists are sparse and the views are stunning.
The level of difficulty of the routes, depends on the group’s energy. The trails differ in length and duration depending on where we go in the island.
Food
Delicious and nourishing meals will be prepared from fresh, seasonal, unprocessed produce so abundant in the island. We purchase the fruit and vegetables at the local farmers markets and we also have our own organic vegetable garden. No frozen or microwaved foods, as much organic as possible. Made with love and care.
We will serve a vegetarian diet inspired by different cuisines and based on the guidance of the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.
If you have any allergies or considerations, please let us know in advance.
Example of Schedule
Day 1 Arrival
15.00 – transport from Tenerife South Airport to Casa del Cielo, Tijoco Alto
16.00 – check in
17.00 – 19.00 Opening Circle
19.30 – Dinner
Days 2 – 7
7.30 – tea, fruit, small bites
8.00 – 9.30 – morning practice
9.30 – 10.30 breakfast/brunch
11.00 hiking in the mountains with Chris
14.00 lunch as a picnic (a healthy salad, an egg, fruit etc)
17.00 – 18.30 yin yoga
19.00 – Dinner
Day 8 Departure
7.30 – tea, fruit, small bites
8.00 – 9.30 – morning practice
9.30 – 10.30 breakfast/brunch
11.30 – transport from Casa del Cielo to Tenerife South Airport
The retreat package
7 or 5 nights accommodation in a twin room (two single beds) with a private bathroom
3 fresh meals per day including snacks, fruit and tea (lunch in the form of picnic to take out to the hiking venue)
14 yoga, breathwork and meditation sessions (minimum 75 minutes per session)
6 (5 in case of Easter Adventure Retreat) hiking trips in different parts of Tenerife, the transportation to and from the venue
Transportation to and from Tenerife South Airport at the designated arrival and departure times
What is not included in the package:
Flights or other travel arrangements are not included in the price.
Travel Insurance is not included in the package
Cancellation Policy
- Deposit
- 100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
- 50% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
- 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.
- Remaining Balance
- Remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date.
- If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to 30 days before your retreat start date.
- If you cancel 30 days before your retreat start date remaining balance is not refundable
Booking
Bookings and questions are handled via mail: glad4yoga@gmail.com
Casa del Cielo, the venue of the retreat, is situated in Tijoco Alto, 30 – 40 minutes drive from the Tenerife South Airport. The transportation to and from the venue will be provided at the selected time: Day 1, 14.00 hours to Casa del Cielo and Day 8, 11.30 hours to the Tenerife South Airport.
If you are unable to make these times or wish to arrive before Day 1 or extend your stay after Day 8 transportation costs will be your own responsibility.
There is also Tenerife Norte airport, and we do not provide transportation to and from this airport. A taxi can be arranged.
When signing up for a retreat you agree to our General Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions, please, write: glad4yoga@gmail.com
Location: Tenerife South, Tijoco Alto, Carretera de Tijoco Alto 80
Venue: Casa del Cielo, Tijoco Alto
Airport: Tenerife South
Check in: 16.00 Day 1
Check out: 11.30 Day 8
Questions:
glad4yoga@gmail.com
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