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November Winter Wellness Retreat with Charmaine FROM 22/11/25 TO 29/11/25 BOOK NOW << back to all retreats ABOUT DATES SCHEDULE COSTS BOOK NOW about ​ Winter Wellness Retreat at Suryalila Join us this November for a Winter Wellness Retreat at Suryalila, designed to help you reset, recharge, and restore balance as you enter the new year. Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Andalucía, this retreat offers a nourishing blend of daily yoga, meditation, sound healing, and breathwork. You'll experience deep relaxation and healing through yin and restorative yoga, enjoy the warmth of cacao ceremonies, and explore local cultural experiences. Whether you're looking to reconnect with yourself or simply unwind in a serene environment, this retreat is the perfect way to embrace winter with a sense of renewal and inner peace. Guided by Charmaine With over 20 years of experience and dedication to healing practices, Charmaine creates a safe and nurturing space for deep inner work. Her teachings emphasize quiet, contemplative, and meditative practices, incorporating meditation, yoga nidra, breathwork, sound healing, devotional, and energetic practices. 1/0 Dates DATES 22- 29 November SCHEDULE Daily meal times : 9:30am Breakfast / 1:30pm Lunch / 7pm Dinner Saturday Arrival Day 5 pm A Gentle landing Yin Yoga with Charmaine 8:15pm Welcome Meeting Sunday 8am Meditation and Flow Suryalila Class 11:30 am The Medicine of Sound with Charmaine 5pm Yoga Nidra with Charmaine 8pm Suryalila Movie Night Monday 8am Meditation and Flow Yoga Suryalila Class 11:15 am Rebirthing breathwork with Charmaine 5:30 pm Restorative Yoga Suryalila class Tuesday 8am Meditation and Flow Yoga Suryalila Class 11am Permaculture Tour 5pm Devotional chanting with Charmaine & Emilio Wednesday 8am Meditation and Flow Yoga Suryalila Class 10:45 am Visit to Jerez de la Frontera Hammam - Arabic Baths Lunch - Tapas at a local restaurant 5:30pm Restorative Suryalila Class Thursday 8am Meditation and Flow Yoga Suryalila Class 11:15 am Rebirthing breathwork with Charmaine 5:00 pm Cacao Ceremony and Sound with Charmaine and Sara Friday 8am Meditation and Flow Yoga Suryalila Class 10.45am Riverwalk in Benamahoma 2:00-4:00pm Settle your bill at the shop 5:30pm Suryalila Restorative or Yin class 8.30pm CLOSING CIRCLE with Charmaine Saturday 8am Meditation and Flow Yoga Suryalila Class Departures (Schedule is provisional and subject to change) schedule ROOMS & PRICES Room Type Solo Occupancy Shared Occupancy Private Suite with king sized bed and en-suite bathroom 1,820€ 1,575€ Private Honeymoon yurt 1,750€ 1,505€ Double Deluxe room with ensuite bathroom 1,715€ 1,470€ Twin room with private bathroom 1,610€ 1,435€ Double or twin room with shared bathroom in shared house 1,470€ 1,295€ Double or twin room with external bathroom in eco-building 1,295€ 1,120€ Glamping Yurt and mini dome 1,295€ 1,120€ Dorm rooms with single beds - 4 beds 1,050€ Dorm rooms with single beds - 8 beds 980€ Vanlife area (no kids, no pets) 840€ 840€ cost book BOOK NOW

sites & day trips << See all day trips Enjoy a guided adventure to... Cadiz The perfect combination of city and beach! Explore the beautiful old city of Cádiz in the morning and spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach! Cádiz is an hour and a half drive from Suryalila, which makes it a great day trip. Cádiz is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It was a centre of the Phoenician empire up to 3,000 years ago and then became the 3rd most important city in the Roman Empire. Later it became the city where Columbus left for the Americas and later still was the city where the first liberal constitution in Spain was written in 1812. Cádiz has a unique position, being situated at the end of a narrow peninsula of land, surrounded on all sides by water, leaving it vulnerable to the elements, especially winds and storms in the winter. In the summer, most of the city seems to move to the beautiful beaches that surround the old city and that continue in the newer parts of town. The atmosphere reminds one of a smaller Rio de Janeiro. The old city is unique in its charm, with typical narrow streets opening up to beautiful plazas.

< Back Retreat Yourself - 5 night package Our five night packages include all the dreaminess of Suryalila along with an excursion to one of the hidden beauty spots of Andalucia. Your Stay Includes: Accommodation in beautifully decorated rooms. Three delicious organic, vegetarian meals a day. Daily morning yoga classes with our world class teachers (adapted to the level of the participants) and evening Breathwork, Yin or Restorative Yoga sessions. Use of all our facilities, including our beautiful yoga shalas, yoga props, communal spaces, mezzanine, WIFI, meditation garden and refreshing salt water pool. A hike along one of our favourite trails surrounded by the majestic mountains of Grazalema. Previous Next

< Back Retreat Yourself - 7 night package A week long retreat to relax, restore and replenish at your own pace. Enjoy nourishing yoga classes, exquisite vegetarian cuisine, insightful permaculture tour, meditation and/or breath-work and two excursions in beautiful nature spots with hiking and wild river swimming whilst still having plenty of pool time. Your Stay Includes: Accommodation in beautifully decorated rooms. Three delicious organic, vegetarian meals a day. Daily morning yoga classes with our world class teachers (adapted to the level of the participants) and evening Breathwork, Yin or Restorative Yoga sessions. Use of all our facilities, including our beautiful yoga shalas, yoga props, communal spaces, mezzanine, WIFI, meditation garden and refreshing salt water pool. A permaculture tour of the grounds with the Danyadara team. A movie night, on one evening you can cosy up and watch the Suryalila movie. A beautiful river walk along a shaded forest trail with a chance to swim in natural bathing pools flowing with clear mountain water A hike in Las Lomas nature park surrounded by the majestic mountains of Grazalema Previous Next

shakti boutique You will find everything you need to enhance your yoga lifestyle in the beautiful Shakti Boutique here at Suryalila. You will find everything you need to enhance your yoga lifestyle in the beautiful Shakti Boutique here at Suryalila. We sell yoga props, clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and gifts from all over the world. This give you the opportunity to take a little bit of Suryalila paradise back home with you. ​ To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Yoga Clothes & Gear To find beautiful and unique yoga clothes, look no further. Suryalila carries its own collection of yoga clothing, produced in Bali. These stunning clothes are specially designed for yoga, and are made from super-soft, natural fabric. In colours to suit everyone. Our warm and friendly staff will help you to find the perfect colour, style and shape to suit your body. You will also find unique designs in velvety organic cotton from Omnitom and Urban Goddess and bright prints from the legendary yoga wear Brand Dharmbums. We also sell beautiful upcycled kimonos and bamboo ponchos to add elegance to any outfit. You can buy all the props you need to continue your yoga practice when you leave Suryalila, including mats, eye pillows, straps and blocks. Gifts and Jewellery Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or your loved ones, you’ll find something special in our beautiful collections of jewellery and gifts. We are proud to stock handcrafted Aum Rudraksha Designs mala beads and bracelets. You can also pick up Klean Kanteen water bottles, Koshi wind chimes, Singing bowls, statues and paperblanks notebooks. Our gift items come from all over the world and there is something to suit every budget. We love to support local artisans as much as we can- We also sell locally made organic soaps and creams and our very own olive oil. We are proud to support women’s work and also sell yoni eggs and books from world renowned authors like Regena Thomashauer, Alexandra Pope and Alisa Vitti.

< Back Suryalila Paella Prep Time: 1 Hour 30 Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Serves: Serves 4 Level: Intermediate About the Recipe Paella is arguably the most famous dish of Spain and we can understand why! We hope you enjoy this mouthwatering veggie version of traditional Spanish paella. Ingredients Prepare all ingredients and set aside… 3 cups bomba rice (that is traditionally used for Paella) 6 cups good vegetable stock 1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron 1 cup fresh fava beans, peeled, lightly poached in salted water or broth until their skins split 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed into 5-6 inch lengths, and lightly coated in olive oil and salt 2 fire-roasted red peppers, one cut into long decorative strips, and 1 diced finely 8-10 wedges of marinated artichoke hearts Preparation Step 1 Marinate the Tofu (optional)… 1 pound of tofu, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 T olive oil 1/2 t oregano 1/2 t black pepper 1/2 t salt 3 T smoked paprika (or sweet) Fry tofu in olive oil until slightly brown on some sides, add all seasonings and toast on low heat for a minute or two. Let marinade for up to a day at room temperature if possible. Step 2 Sauté the Oyster Mushrooms… 1 pound oyster mushrooms, torn into pieces 2 T olive oil 1/2 t crushed garlic 1/2 t salt and pepper Sauté oyster mushrooms slowly in a non-stick pan with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic until browned and flavorful on all sides. If not using tofu, add paprika and oregano to mushrooms instead of tofu. Step 3 Make a Kick-Ass Sofrito… 1 cup onions, diced 2 T olive oil 1/2 cup green peppers, diced 1 T garlic, crushed 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 2 cups cubed or crushed tomatoes, bottled or fresh 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper Step 4 Add dry bomba rice and stir into sofrito until rice is thoroughly hot and just starting to stick to bottom of pan (about 2 minutes). Add hot saffron broth slowly to paella pan, allowing the broth to completely cover the rice. Add mushrooms and tofu and push them gently into rice and broth, without stirring. Shake pan to even out rice level and make sure the liquid just covers everything, adding more if necessary. Cover paella pan with foil and allow to cook over a medium flame for about 10 minutes. Remove foil and arrange red pepper strips, artichoke hearts, and asparagus spears decoratively on top of rice. Sprinkle fava beans over top, cover again with foil and simmer slowly for another 10 minutes*, or until water is completely absorbed and rice is cooked al dente. Don’t be afraid to add a bit more broth if your paella is starting to get crispy on the bottom but is still not cooked on the top or sides. * If your paella pan is much larger than your burner, place it on 2 lit burners for the last 10 minutes, and rotate every minute, so the sides of the pan also get cooked. Stick a fork into the middle of the pan and try the rice to test if it’s done. The bottom should be sticking to the pan a little, and the top should be al dente, but not actually crunchy. Take off heat, remove foil, and serve with lemon wedges. Buen Provecho! Previous Next

sites & day trips << See all day trips Enjoy a guided adventure to... Zahara de la Sierra Winding country roads eventually unfurl to reveal this stunning ‘pueblo blanco’ built into the side of a mountain. As you approach from a distance, the sight is so captivating that you’ll feel like you’ve driven into a fairytale. Laying at the foot of a twinkling emerald-colour lake, and topped with a turreted castle, it’s easy to see why Zahara is known as one of the most beautiful villages in Cadiz province. And, the closer you get, the more stunning it becomes… Pretty white washed houses adorned with colourful flower pots zig zag up the hill like sugar cubes balanced on top of each other. Hidden away toward the top, you’ll find the town’s centre with a stunning piazza and Santa Maria Parish Church. Driving through the narrow streets is restricted, so the best way to reach the centre is by foot. The most scenic route is by climbing the flight of stairs through a beautiful canopy of trees leading to the upper terraces. The walk up is certainly a good work-out, but you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views over the shimmering lake and mountains. If you’re lucky, you may see Birds of Prey gliding in the sky. Within the charming heart of the village, you’ll find tapas bars and restaurants dotted along the leafy streets hanging with lanterns. A further trek up the hill will take you to one of Zahara’s main attractions, the Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra. Dating back to between 13-14th century, the panoramic views from the castle just get better (if that’s possible!). And in the warmer months, you can see canoes and paddle boards gliding across the lake. Trips here from Suryalila often include a stop at one of our favourite eateries, Al Lago. Thanks to the stylish restaurant’s lake-side location, and creative seasonal menu featuring traditional Spanish dishes with a modern flair, a meal here is the perfect way to nourish body and soul. Distance: 40 minute drive

< Back Chia Pudding Dessert Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: Passive Time: 8 Hours Serves: Serves 4 Level: Easy About the Recipe Welcome to your daily superfood starter! Ingredients 150 grams frozen or mixed berries 80 grams chia seeds 500 ml rice milk 1 tsp vanilla powder Yoghurt ( optional topper ) Granola ( optional topper ) Fresh fruit Preparation Step 1 Whisk together chia seeds, milk and vanilla. Step 2 Stir in fruit. Step 3 Let sit overnight or at least 5 hours until the seeds soak in all the moisture. Serving Suggestion Add to a jar and sprinkle granola, yoghurt and fruit on top! Enjoy! Previous Next

sites & day trips << See all day trips Enjoy a guided adventure to... Ronda Famous worldwide for its dramatic gorge, the mountain top town of Ronda is one of Spain’s most spectacular sites. The ‘old’ and ‘new’ town is split by the Tajo Gorge as if by magic and is connected by the Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge. For the thousands of visitors who flock here every year, they make this their first stop - and for good reason. The views are spellbinding. Deep in the chasm of the gorge snakes the Guadalevín river flowing over rocks and boulders making it a popular trail for canyoners. Rock climbers can also be spotted scaling the dizzying heights of the golden gorge walls. Beyond, farmland, olive groves and mountains stretch as far as the eye can see. It’s little wonder that the famous American writers Earnest Hemingway and Orson Welles were inspired to live here. Apart from dramatic views, the town boasts a rich history. The Celts were the first settlers back in 6th Century BC, and over the centuries, Ronda was taken over by the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Berbers. This diverse cultural tapestry can be explored through Ronda’s beautiful palaces, churches, squares, museums, Arabic baths and monuments peppered around the labyrinth of streets lined with tapas bars, shops and restaurants. The most notorious site is the Plaza de Toros, one of Spain’s oldest bullrings set in a stunning piazza surrounded by gardens leading to the cliff edge. Our favourite way to savour all the delights this wonderful pueblo has to offer is on a walking tour. The day typically starts with a stroll along the bridge before following the winding path into the belly of the gorge to take in the incredible vistas from the bottom up. Along the way, your guide will share stories of Ronda’s fascinating history whilst leading you through the pretty cobbled streets and alleyways. After working up an appetite, you’ll settle at a wonderful Spanish restaurant and sample the area’s gastronomical delights on a sun-dappled terrace. Ronda has a thriving foodie scene, and is peppered with delicious delicatessens where you can pick up goodies to take home. Distance: One hour drive

accomModation << See all accommodation Deluxe double room with private or ensuite bathroom Single occupancy €170 Shared price per person €145 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Treat yourself to one of our beautiful private double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. These rooms are part of the original cortijo farm house, either as stand alone rooms, or in our shared Govinda house with a cosy communal seating area. They seamlessly blend traditional Spanish features such as beamed ceilings and traditional Andalusian tiled floors, with unique textiles, furnishings and artworks from Bali, India and Morocco. Our private double rooms with ensuite bathrooms feature hand-carved wooden bedside tables and wardrobes and embroidered bedspreads and cushions adorning the queen size bed. The ensuite bathroom has a tiled shower, WC and plenty of storage for your belongings. Treat yourself to one of our beautiful private double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. These rooms are part of the original cortijo farm house, either as stand alone rooms, or in our shared Govinda house with a cosy communal seating area. They seamlessly blend traditional Spanish features such as beamed ceilings and traditional Andalusian tiled floors, with unique textiles, furnishings and artworks from Bali, India and Morocco. Our private double rooms with ensuite bathrooms feature hand-carved wooden bedside tables and wardrobes and embroidered bedspreads and cushions adorning the queen size bed. The ensuite bathroom has a tiled shower, WC and plenty of storage for your belongings. Details Bedroom Type Double or Queen bed Bathrooms En-suite LOCATION LOCATION see map Below see map Below 9, 18 BOOK NOW See location of accomModation 1. Casa Kali: Rooms 1, 2 and 3 2. Casa Tara: Rooms 1, 2 y 3 3. Casa Padma : Rooms 1, 2 y 3 4. Casa Santosha: Vidya’s House 5. Casa Govinda Rooms 1,2, 3 6. Saraswati Dormitory 7. Casa Leela: Staff house 8. Casa Ganesha four bed room 9. Casa Ganesha 1 10. Suryalila office 11. Dining Hall 12. Suryalila Kitchen 13. Entrance to Patio and Reception 14. Reception 15. Amrita Cafe and toilets 16. Shakti Boutique 17. Casa Ananda rooms 1,2 and 3 18. Ananda Shanti Room 19. Ananda Laxmi Suite 20. Van Life 21. Salt Water Pool 22. Front Pagoda 23. Moroccan Pagoda 24. Back Pagoda 25. To the Moon Shala 26. To the Lotus Lounge (Massage Rooms) 27. Sauna 28. Glamping showers 29. Tent 1 30. Tent 2 31. Tent 3 32. Tent 4 33. Tent 5 34. Twin Yurt 35. Tent 6 36. Triple yurt 37. Family yurt 38. The OM Dome 39. The sacred Banyan Tree 40. Compost toilets 41. Glamping showers 42. Eco-Casa Soma 43. Eco-Casa Devi 44. Eco-Casa Maya 45. To the Honeymoon Yurt 46. To the Garden of Stillness

< Back Mariangeles Sumptuous Chocolate Cake Recipe Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Serves: Serves 8 Level: Intermediate About the Recipe Mariangeles top tips for baking “Following a recipe is easy, but cooking with patience and care is essential. Above all, it’s important to keep an eye on the cooking temperature and the timing.” “My advice for vegan and gluten free baking is that firstly you should always use good quality gluten free flour such as (sarraceno), corn or almond. Secondly, you can replace egg with banana, chia (1 spoon of chia seeds mixed with 3 spoons of water), or flax (1 spoon of ground flax seeds with 3 spoons of water). Ingredients 250gr buckwheat flour 85 gr cocao powder 15 gr baking powder 2 tsp bicarbonate soda A pinch of salt 250gr honey 120ml of coconut oil 240ml milk (rice or soya) Vanilla 3 bananas 240ml hot water Preparation Step 1 Mix the bananas, honey, oil, milk and vanilla in a bowl. Step 2 Pass the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, cocoa powder through a sieve into the bowl. Step 3 Mix in the hot water and pour into a 20cm mould. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees celsius for 50 minutes. Step 4 For the frosting; soak the dates in water then later blend together adding water, cocoa powder and vanilla until you reach the desired creamy texture. Smother on the cake and enjoy! Previous Next

accomModation << See all accommodation Double or twin room with external bathroom in eco-building Single occupancy €135 Shared price per person €105 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Private or shared room in eco-building: Double or separate twin beds Separate and shared bathroom Outdoor showers with open tops and eco-toilets Stunning views on Andalusian hills Thanks to its peaceful location on the edges of the flourishing retreat gardens, Eco Casa feels like a tranquil escape whilst still being a short stroll to the heart of the retreat facilities. You can stay in one or the twin rooms or in a room with double bed. It is built from sustainable cob (straw bale & mud) and has stunning views across the Andalusian countryside. Step out of your door and be dazzled by beautiful sunsets and starry night skies. There is a choice of hot outdoor showers with open tops where you can shower under the blue skies or use the indoor showers near the pool. The compost toilets are a short walk away too. Private or shared room in eco-building: Double or separate twin beds Separate and shared bathroom Outdoor showers with open tops and eco-toilets Stunning views on Andalusian hills Thanks to its peaceful location on the edges of the flourishing retreat gardens, Eco Casa feels like a tranquil escape whilst still being a short stroll to the heart of the retreat facilities. You can stay in one or the twin rooms or in a room with double bed. It is built from sustainable cob (straw bale & mud) and has stunning views across the Andalusian countryside. Step out of your door and be dazzled by beautiful sunsets and starry night skies. There is a choice of hot outdoor showers with open tops where you can shower under the blue skies or use the indoor showers near the pool. The compost toilets are a short walk away too. Details Bedroom Type Double or separate twin beds Bathrooms Separate and shared LOCATION LOCATION see map Below see map Below 42, 43, 44 BOOK NOW See location of accomModation 1. Casa Kali: Rooms 1, 2 and 3 2. Casa Tara: Rooms 1, 2 y 3 3. Casa Padma : Rooms 1, 2 y 3 4. Casa Santosha: Vidya’s House 5. Casa Govinda Rooms 1,2, 3 6. Saraswati Dormitory 7. Casa Leela: Staff house 8. Casa Ganesha four bed room 9. Casa Ganesha 1 10. Suryalila office 11. Dining Hall 12. Suryalila Kitchen 13. Entrance to Patio and Reception 14. Reception 15. Amrita Cafe and toilets 16. Shakti Boutique 17. Casa Ananda rooms 1,2 and 3 18. Ananda Shanti Room 19. Ananda Laxmi Suite 20. Van Life 21. Salt Water Pool 22. Front Pagoda 23. Moroccan Pagoda 24. Back Pagoda 25. To the Moon Shala 26. To the Lotus Lounge (Massage Rooms) 27. Sauna 28. Glamping showers 29. Tent 1 30. Tent 2 31. Tent 3 32. Tent 4 33. Tent 5 34. Twin Yurt 35. Tent 6 36. Triple yurt 37. Family yurt 38. The OM Dome 39. The sacred Banyan Tree 40. Compost toilets 41. Glamping showers 42. Eco-Casa Soma 43. Eco-Casa Devi 44. Eco-Casa Maya 45. To the Honeymoon Yurt 46. To the Garden of Stillness