New Year Retreat 2026 with Malva

There is a threshold moment between one year and the next—a liminal space where the old dissolves and the new has not yet fully arrived. The New Year Retreat 2026 with Malva at Suryalila Retreat Centre invites you to inhabit that sacred pause with intention, presence, and community. Rather than rushing into resolutions, you'll spend December 28, 2026 in the rolling countryside of Villamartín, Cádiz, stepping away from the noise of year-end celebrations to arrive at 2026 genuinely grounded.

Led by experienced guide Malva, this yoga and mindfulness retreat offers a rare gift: unrushed time to reflect, reset, and reconnect with your deepest intentions. Set within the tranquil grounds of Suryalila Retreat Centre in Andalusia, Spain, the program creates a container for real transformation—not through pushing harder, but through pausing deeply. Whether you're seeking to shed what no longer serves you, clarify your direction for the year ahead, or simply rest in the company of kindred seekers, this retreat meets you exactly where you are.

The Spanish countryside setting amplifies the retreat's contemplative power. Far from daily rhythms and distractions, surrounded by the natural beauty of rural Cádiz, you'll find it easier to listen to your own inner wisdom and return home with renewed clarity and calm.

What to Expect

This is a practice-centered retreat that honors both stillness and gentle movement. Expect daily yoga sessions, guided meditation, breathwork, and periods of silence that create space for genuine introspection. The arc moves from release—letting go of what the past year held—toward renewal and visioning for the year ahead. Malva's teaching style weaves together accessible yoga, mindfulness, and somatic awareness, creating a retreat that feels nourishing rather than demanding.

Mornings begin with movement and pranayama; afternoons invite deeper rest and reflection; evenings may include group sharing, journaling, or sound practices that support integration. You'll leave with practical tools for staying grounded after retreat, clearer insight into your true priorities, and the embodied sense of possibility that comes from pausing intentionally at life's turning points.

Venue & Logistics

Suryalila Retreat Centre is located in Villamartín, in the heart of Cádiz province, Andalusia. The retreat takes place on Monday, December 28, 2026. Please bring comfortable yoga clothes, warm layers for evenings, and a journal. The centre is set on peaceful grounds designed to support your practice; specific accommodation and meal details are available through the Suryalila booking page.