There is no better way to stretch your body and your mind than on a 7 day yoga retreat in the beautiful White village of Mijas . Relax with an active lifestyle painting, trekking, cooking or exploring at a pace you prefer to find your center in the heart of Andalucía.Your journey will begin with your arrival at the Malaga airport. Your private transfer escorts you to your villa with private pool and stunning views. .  After settling in, enjoy Hors d' Oveurs and locally produced wine.  Then relax by the outdoor pool and embrace the exquisiteness of the natural landscape staring back at you or take a walk and explore the local village that is rich with culture and has such tranquil charm. In the evening you will have your first culinary experience that will includce fine gourmet food, local wine and of course a tremendous view of the Mediterranean Sea.

In the morning, you awake to the serenity of the countryside.You open the curtains in your room and expose the views of the lush countryside, adding to the tranquil ambiance of your surroundings.With the aroma of breakfast drifting to your room you venture to the upper terrace for fresh fruits and morning tea.You take your tea on the outside terrace that overlooks the Mediterranean.Steam rises from your cup, and you find the gentle, minty aroma of the tea.

Later in the morning your yoga instructor will lead you along a hiking path.The rugged landscape changes to lush trees, crystal waters and white stones.You carry along the paths and are in awe of one of the most extraordinary beauty spots in the affluent nature of one of Malaga providences.Deep pools and bright crystal clear waters invite you to have a swim and relax whilst contemplating the joys of life. You soak yourself in the depths of ravine perfumed with the smell of citrus fruit, so typical of the paradisiacal island. Your guide leads you along to a perfect spot of the unparalleled view of the landscape and tranquil yoga session accompanied by the soundtrack of a waterfall.

In the morning, the sunlight washes over the pine trees and casts a golden light into your bedroom. You awake feeling energized and excited for what the day is to bring.You join everyone on the upper terrace to enjoy a yoga session with a panoramic sea and mountain views.During class you push your body to new bounds and work on loosening your legs after yesterdays adventures.The encouraging atmosphere allows you to concentrate on your poses, flowing elegantly from each movement to the next.You feel in a state of bliss and enjoy the views of the majestic mountains and the serene Mediterranean sea.

After your yoga class you venture to a small village in the Malaga Mountains where you will experience culture and cooking. You will meet your chef in a beautiful village that hugs the hillside of a majestic mountain. She takes you on a tour where you enjoy the authenticity of this village, which contains a youthful ambiance in the more than 500 years of history filling their streets. Once you reach the Spanish farmhouse your culinary adventure awaits you as you learn, indulge, and create typical Spanish dishes. You will enjoy tapas, taste local ingredients, create seasonal dishes, sip and try wines and learn the history of sherry, along with home grown olive oils.

Once you have returned to your villa and when the sunset casts a shade over the mountain you will meet your yoga instructor on the terrace. Your view of the Mediterean is unobstructed and pristine. The fading sunlight layers the opposite hillside with burning orange hues. You settle into downward dog and embrace the splendor.

In the morning, you participate in another yoga session, this time taking advantage of your loosened muscles. Your instructor offers an empowering and challenging class for you and the others on the upper terrace. You press back into a downward facing dog and move onto a Warroir 2 position. At breakfast you indulge in fresh fruit overlooking the country side. The beauty of the landscape continues to captivate you and the views of the Mediterranean fill you with a sense of peace.

This afternoon your guide will take you to walk the path of the king. An infamous hike that is 105 meters high with a flowing river beneath you and steep rock walls on both sides of you. Today you will embark on the Camino del Rey and walk across the heart of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes where you will discover remote landscapes and experience vertiginous feelings that until recently only the most experienced climbers could feel. This hike is genuinely like few other places on earth. At its highest, it is the probably the closest you can come to feeling like Indian Jones without actually having to retrieve the lost treasures from the forces of evil. These stunning views and an awe-inducing sense of scale from the sheer rock walls and dizzyingly high pathway will stay with you long after you’ve stepped down from the hanging bridge and walked away.

In the morning you are greeted by your instructor to practice a traditional Ashtangha yoga power class where you will practice synchronizing your breath with various positions to purify your body.The mixture of yoga styles takes your body on a unique journey as well as keeping your mind focused on the present, focusing on the movement and the beauty of your location.After yoga class you will meet your private art instructor.

The class provides the perfect balance of instruction whether you are a beginner or experienced artist.You squeeze a selection of colors onto a palette before dipping your brush into a small water bowl. The soft tip of the brush absorbs the water.The tin holder at the rim of the brush taps against the edge of the bowl. Lightly dab the brush on a towel to soak the extra water before dipping the brush into the paint on your master piece. The strokes and colors begin to form on your canvas, turning the white space into a marvelous interpretation of some of the most famous impressionists of our time.

Today you will focus on how you can balance your body and your mind with the practice of Yin Yoga base class.In today’s class you will concentrate on holding each pose for minutes at a time in attempts to restore length and elasticity by targeting your muscles deeply.You will use the movements like meditation as you sink into each pose for its restorative power in combination with movements and breath.You will focus on refreshing your body and mind after the class ends with the comforts and soothing ambiance of the spa at a resort close to your villa.

Your afternoon at the spa will bring you the healing power of nature to harmonize your spirit. Your body and soul will feel in balance leaving you with a positive energy cloud that will make this day so enjoyable. You find it easy to immerse yourself in a breathtaking landscape of green gardens, trees and indigenous plants. The combination of enchanting scenery, soothing music and a pleasurable aroma will immediately allow your mind to relax. Experience the thermal suite and let go of the tensions in your mind and body as you relax in the herbal steam room, the garden crystal sauna, Hamman, igloo or foot baths. Conclude the spa experience with lunch in the outdoor restaurant feeling 100% relaxed and renewed. Upon arrival back to the villa take a deep breath, recall your practices from previous days when you participated in the morning yoga sessions.  Relax into the calming touch of the masseuse whilst, returning to the balance of yoga in your daily life and feeling the tensions continue to leave your body.

Your yoga instructor will change directions with your morning yoga class, choosing to practice the controlled breathing techniques and exercises of Pranayama. You will spend a moment listening to the sound of your breath against the backdrop of the serene countryside. You will hold the air in your lungs and count the seconds before releasing to find the most comfortable timeframe and technique for you. After breakfast accentuated by the decadent aroma of fresh coffee, your guide will meet you to take you on a hike that will offer the most stunning views in all of Costa del Sol.

The afternoon promises to be exhilarating as you can choose to participate in a 4-5 hour hike to the highest peak in Marbella. This ambitious and partly alpine hike is a nice challenge. You will begin your adventure at the Refuge del Juanar where you will stroll through a pine forest that opens up to a valley carpeted with olive trees. As you head north you will slowly begin your steady ascent up the mountain. The trail will eventually thin out to a rocky sandy path which heads out over the crest of the ridge. It is here where the fantastic views start to open up. Once you have reached the top overlooking the sea, you can register your into a “summit post office” or leave a message for other hikers. On this clear day you will be able to see as far as Gibraltar, the North African coast and the snow covered summits of Sierra Nevada.

Your final evening in the villa will be complete with a gastronomic feast that will sensually showcase the ecelectism of the Spanish Cuisine.It will be a special memory as you enjoy a 4 course meal paired with wines from the northern valley of Spain.