Winter Wellness Retreat

As the year winds down and the days grow shorter, your nervous system is asking for something it rarely receives: genuine rest. Not the rushed kind sandwiched between obligations, but the kind that comes from stepping away entirely—from screens, schedules, and the constant hum of ordinary life. The Winter Wellness Retreat at Suryalila Retreat Centre offers exactly this: seven days of structured restoration in rural Andalucía, designed to help you settle deeply as winter arrives.

Led by Charmaine, a contemplative and healing arts practitioner with over twenty years of experience, this retreat takes a grounded, honest approach to wellness. Rather than promising miraculous transformation, the program creates the conditions for genuine rebalancing—through daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound-based practices that work with your nervous system rather than against it. Held November 21–27, 2026, at Suryalila's peaceful countryside property in Villamartín, Cádiz, this is a retreat for anyone seeking to arrive home to themselves before winter settles in.

The beauty of this retreat lies in its integration of practice and place. You won't spend seven days in a studio; instead, you'll move between restorative yoga sessions, guided meditations, devotional practice, and meaningful connection with the Andalusian landscape and local culture. A cacao ceremony, visits to traditional hammams, and walking excursions ground the inner work in community and geography, reminding you that wellness is not separate from the world around you.

What to Expect

Your days will unfold with a gentle rhythm: mornings begin with meditation and breathwork, followed by yin and restorative yoga classes designed to calm rather than challenge. Afternoons blend free time with optional cultural excursions—exploring local markets, soaking in hammams, walking the surrounding countryside. Evenings gather the group for devotional practice, sound healing, and the nourishing cacao ceremony.

Charmaine's two decades of experience shape every element. Her teaching honors both ancient wisdom traditions and contemporary understanding of how the body settles into rest. You'll leave with practical tools—breathing techniques, gentle asanas, meditation practices—that anchor calm long after the retreat ends. More importantly, you'll have genuinely rested: a rare and increasingly precious gift.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat takes place at Suryalila Retreat Centre, a countryside sanctuary in Villamartín, Cádiz, in the heart of rural Andalucía. The seven-day program runs November 21–27, 2026. Bring comfortable, warm clothing suitable for both yoga practice and outdoor exploration; the Spanish countryside in late autumn is mild but variable. All meals and accommodations are included; the retreat welcomes practitioners of all levels and experience.