Yoga Breaks in Spain

Acabo de regresar de mi tercera escapada de yoga con escapadas de Yoga en España. Siempre unos días fantásticos. Gente encantadora y hotel fabuloso y el casco antiguo de Altea es precioso. No importa en qué nivel te encuentres, todavía estás incluido y te sientes bienvenido. Ideal para personas que viajan solas o con un grupo de amigos. Nicole organiza brillantemente todo el yoga y las actividades adicionales. Altamente recomendado.

Acabo de regresar de un tiempo fabuloso en un retiro de yoga y senderismo con Nicole. ¡Mi primer retiro pero definitivamente no el último! Organizado por expertos de principio a fin con la combinación perfecta de descanso y actividad. Soy relativamente principiante en yoga, así que no te desanimes si tú también lo eres. Es un ambiente relajado y acogedor, excelentes clases, tratamientos y un hermoso hotel. ¡Solo házlo!

No puedo recomendar esto lo suficiente: el yoga, el cuidado y la habilidad del equipo, el hotel tradicional español y la inesperada belleza de Altea. Todo fue perfecto: este fue mi primer viaje en solitario después de la muerte de mi esposo hace varios meses y me sentí bienvenida, segura y cuidada por Nicole, Gary y Dionne, y el resto del grupo.

Estoy pensando en cuándo volver y hacerlo todo de nuevo

Acabo de regresar de mi tercera escapada de yoga en España con Nicole y Gary y no me decepcionó. Siempre te sientes bien atendido y seguro. Se organizan traslados al aeropuerto, el hotel de Altea (una antigua granja de olivos) es encantador, limpio y bien equipado. Está a sólo 10 minutos a pie del hermoso casco antiguo, con una gran variedad de restaurantes para las 2 noches libres. El nivel de las clases está bien diseñado para adaptarse a todos los niveles de experiencia, y hay una selección de tratamientos de belleza y una caminata por las montañas para ayudar a que los 4 días sean completos y memorables, pero nada es obligatorio. La mayoría de los invitados viajan solos, ¡pero rápidamente se siente como estar con amigos! Recomiendo encarecidamente esta pausa de yoga.

¡Me encantó cada momento! Nicole y Gary no podrían ser mejores anfitriones. Todo se organizó perfectamente y sin presiones: cada uno podía estar activo según su propio nivel o deseo. Se ofrece una amplia gama de tratamientos y actividades para todos los gustos. Me encantó el enfoque de Nicole en la sostenibilidad. La elección del hotel fue muy buena, la comida en el hotel y en la ciudad fue fantástica. El clima estaba perfecto. ¿Qué más desear? Y la compañía fue estupenda: a las sesiones de Nicole viene gente realmente encantadora. Altamente recomendado para todos, independientemente de su habilidad en yoga. Estaré detrás.

Este fue mi primer retiro/vacaciones de yoga y realmente no puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente. Como relativamente nuevo en la práctica del yoga, las sesiones se adaptaron a todos los niveles de experiencia, edades, cuerpos y niveles de energía. Nicole, Gary, Dionne y Kris, quienes guiaron nuestra caminata por las montañas, son fabulosos: muy acogedores, cálidos y alentadores. El hotel, sus instalaciones, el personal y la calidad de la comida proporcionada eran de muy alto nivel y Altea y sus alrededores son hermosos. Definitivamente reservaré un próximo retiro el próximo año.

Este fue mi tercer retiro de yoga con Nicole y Gary Stone, así que estoy enganchada. He estado en Altea dos veces y es un entorno ideal con un paisaje precioso. El hotel está muy limpio, típicamente español y la comida es divina.
Gary y Nicole son muy hospitalarios y crean una cultura orientada a la familia, acogedora y con un sentido de comunidad. Ya sea que esté soltero o en pareja, estará totalmente incluido en las actividades y tendrá la garantía de hacer nuevos amigos. También es gratificante conocer a yoguis que regresan a los retiros.
Cualquiera que sea la experiencia de yoga que tengas, la práctica de yoga se adaptará a tus necesidades. La enseñanza es muy profesional con explicaciones sobre la ciencia y el bienestar del cuerpo. Las actividades y terapias son variadas y muy amenas. El yoga es opcional y te recomendamos que tomes este tiempo del retiro para escuchar tu cuerpo y disfrutar el momento. También puedes ampliar tus conocimientos y practicar después del retiro si estás interesado y está disponible.
Se ofrecen muchos retiros de yoga, lo que dificulta la elección. Sin duda recomendaría Yoga Breaks en España y te garantizo que no te decepcionarás y querrás volver como yo.
Tanya Hawkins

Acabo de regresar de este increíble retiro. Nicole y Gary me brindaron una cálida y genuina bienvenida, desde mi consulta y preguntas iniciales sobre la reserva hasta mi llegada al hotel. El hotel está situado en una zona tranquila, rodeado de hermosas vistas, pero a sólo 10 minutos a pie del bonito casco antiguo de Altea y a 20 minutos de la playa. Nicole y Dionne son fantásticas profesoras de yoga, cada práctica está cuidadosamente pensada y dirigida perfectamente a nuestro grupo. Nicole fue un gran apoyo y atención durante todo el retiro, pero fue muy divertido y relajado con la opción de hacer todo lo que quisieras. Regresé sintiéndome nutrido, nutrido y conectado a tierra y lo puedo recomendar plenamente.

Qué maravilla fue esta pausa de yoga/pilates. Nicole y Gary, aquí está sucediendo algo muy especial. Regresé por segunda vez cosa que nunca había hecho y todo fue totalmente increíble superando las expectativas que tenía que ya eran altas. La enseñanza, la empresa, las terapias y el hotel. Clase superior. ¡Gracias!

Esta fue mi primera experiencia en un retiro de Yoga/Pilates y estoy muy feliz de haber elegido Yoga Breaks en España. ¡Lo pasé genial! Nicole y Gary lo convierten todo en un arte, nada es demasiado problema y realmente brindan un toque personal. La instrucción de yoga y Pilates (la mía fue con Dionne y Carolan) fue brillante y los instructores realmente se adaptaron a las habilidades de todos. La ubicación es hermosa y el tradicional hotel familiar está en una excelente ubicación en la parte trasera del encantador casco antiguo de Altea. En general, pasé un tiempo maravilloso con un grupo encantador de personas y ¡no puedo esperar a volver! Tracy R.

Mi hija y yo hicimos nuestro primer retiro con Yoga Breaks en España en 2019 y prometimos que regresaríamos. Acabamos de completar nuestro retiro de regreso y no podemos expresar lo valioso y agradable que fue. Necesitaba mucho actualizar mi práctica. Los instructores aquí son excelentes y con su ayuda, el enfoque es de 2 clases por día más talleres. ¡No sólo he vuelto a la normalidad sino que siento que he dado un gran salto adelante en mi práctica! Gracias Nicole y Gary por un retiro brillante:)

Desde el momento en que contactas con Nicole en Yoga Breaks en España sabes que estás en las mejores manos. Se cuida cada detalle de las vacaciones: todo lo que tiene que hacer es presentarse y disfrutar de una maravillosa enseñanza de yoga, comida nutritiva y relajarse junto a la piscina en un encantador hotel familiar. Nicole y Gary ofrecen una serie de otras actividades como senderismo, kayak de mar y remo, pero todo es opcional. Ya seas principiante o practicante de yoga experimentado, aprovecharás muchísimo estas vacaciones y te sentirás renovado y revitalizado.

Atesoré mi tiempo en mi retiro de Yoga y Pilates en Altea. Nicole ha creado algo especial. Me atrajo el retiro porque me encanta Pilates y me emocionó ver que lo ofrecían como parte de su programa y con un instructor maravilloso y capacitado. El hotel, la ubicación, el personal, el alojamiento y la comida eran perfectos. El equilibrio de clases, talleres, complementos y tiempo de inactividad fue perfecto. ¡Volveré pronto!

Very well managed. Peaceful location with only a 10 min walk into the lovely town of Altea. Whilst it was good to try yoga I had booked for Pilates - quite hard to find Pilates only trips - and the teacher was excellent. I booked an optional paddle boarding session. The only thing I would say about this was that it would be nicer to go out from a location that didn’t have jet skis and boats going out continuously which made it much harder to stay upright. Also irritating engine noise around all the time. Perhaps find beach location instead? Wonderful holiday with a great group of people. I will be returning next year and staying for a week.

This was my first time attending one of the Yoga Breaks retreats, and I've quickly become a big fan. Nicole and Gary do such an incredible job organizing the whole five days, from putting together a well-crafted itinerary to ensuring you have a perfect balance between workouts and activities and a relaxing time by the pool. The pilates and yoga instructors, as well as the attentive hotel staff and skilled masseurs, were all an absolute delight. They were kind and exceptionally knowledgeable in their respective fields. The hotel in Altea is also very cute and well-located, and the restaurant is truly incredible. Will definitely be joining again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

I returned from a yoga and Pilates holiday, refreshed, energised and strengthened.
The organisation was both thorough and thoughtful. The teachers were excellent. They had such deep knowledge and adapted the classes to the mixed group. I really can’t fault this holiday. This was my second year and I plan to return.
Thank you Nicole and Gary.

Can’t thank Nicole and Gary enough for my recent Yoga Break. It was superbly well organised and an incredibly welcoming experience. The quality of the surroundings and the yoga was fantastic with an empathetic understanding of my limitations due to a chronic inflammatory condition.
I have already recommended YogaBreaks in Spain and will definitely be booking again!

The positive effects of this retreat away with you for a lifetime. Nicole puts everything of herself into her teaching and her kindness and thoughtfulness as a host is beyond compare. The quality of her teaching is right up there and her attention to detail regarding food and activities is also incredible. I can't recommend this retreat highly enough. Its great if you want to deepen an existing knowledge of yoga, or chill out or your approaching yoga as a relative beginner. You will feel cared for and in safe hands.

Just returned from my first fabulous YOGA holiday in Altea close to Alicante with Yoga Breaks in Spain. From the first booking to arriving by private transfers to a beautiful 4 star hotel Yoga every morning followed by buffet style 2 hours help yourself to as much as you can eat breakfast.
Surrounded b y beautiful scenery, the beach 20 mins walk through the old style typically Moorish/Spanish town, Go with the flow yoga holiday very much recommend it Excellent Holiday thanks to the team. I will be back.

It was my very first yoga holiday, and I must say it was fantastic. The host Nicole is truly wonderful. The 6 days went so fast. The yoga was really good and a fabulous way to start the day-thanks Dionne. I hadn’t done much Pilates previously but Carolan is such a great teacher I’ve taken it up since I’ve returned home. The hotel is beautiful, amazing food there and Altea is a beautiful place. I cannot recommend this trip enough. Thanks Nicole, Gary and all ️

The 5-day yoga and Pilates break I just did was wonderful. The experience was managed very well, with options to relax and/or adventure as participants wished each day. The food was both healthy and delicious. The exercise classes had excellent instructors who gave me new ideas for how to work out more safely and efficiently. I had a great time and would definitely recommend this to a friend.

I’ve just come back from a fantastic 5 day yoga retreat. It was so well organised and Nicole was the perfect host. The morning yoga was varied and well led, the hotel was lovely for relaxing during the day and Altea old town is a charming place to explore in the evenings. I can thoroughly recommend it!

I can’t fault the yoga and Pilates retreat I have just returned from. I loved everything; the hotel, the pretty town of Altea, the food and the fantastic yoga and Pilates instructors. Not to mention the hosts Nicole and Gary who not only organised the whole thing brilliantly but we’re attentive, charming and helpful. I will be returning!

A great holiday, Nicole and Gary provided a memorable break and tailored it exactly on what was offered.mary

The retreat was a lovely break after 2 years of Covid, very well organised in a beautiful location. I loved the hotel which has all facilities, lovely outdoor dining on a terrace, swimming pool and view of the mountains and the history associated with the hotel as it was originally an olive farm. Very conveniently located - 10 minute walk into centre of Altea. Very enjoyable guided walk, bike ride and reflexology treatment, in addition to the yoga and Pilates. Thank you so much.

I waited two years to attend this retreat, and it was worth it. Gary and Nicole did everything to make this a perfect holiday. The yoga, hiking, and other wonderful people I met at the retreat made my first visit to Spain very special. I will miss my new friends, but hope to return again.

Just returned refreshed and happy from a 5 day yoga and hiking retreat in Altea, Costa Blanca. Met a wonderful group of people and made new friends; did a challenging hike into the mountains; had a cookery lesson; swam in the sea; ate some great food; learnt some new yoga moves. Big thanks to Nicole, Gary and all the team at the hotel for making this such a brilliant experience.

Just completed my first yoga and hiking retreat in Altea. The folks that run Yoga Breaks are professional, caring and they work hard to make sure they get to know their attendees and their individual needs. It was a pleasure to have Gary lead one of our hikes and guide us in a meditation. I enjoyed the yoga classes with instructors Nicole and Dionne. Nicole also made sure we knew what to expect each day by providing a detailed agenda. Dionne provided a wonderful massage and reflexology treatment for me. The location of the retreat was ideal, the hotel was comfortable. The women I met were all amazing people, will never forget them! Hope to join Gary and Nicole for another retreat in the future

What a truly fabulous yoga & pilates break we had in Altea! The hotel was 10 mins walk from the old town but very quiet and secluded. Rooms were very comfortable and big, and food was lovely! Although I went with a friend most people were lone travellers and from all over the world. There was plenty to do (if you wanted to) but also a lovely pool to chill out by. I most definitely recommend this break to people of all levels of experience.

Just home from the most amazing time in Altea with Gary, Brenda my favourite yoga teachers Dionne and Nicole.
Hotel great, food great, pool great and the odd G&T refreshing!
Best part the people, again a fabulous bunch of wonderful likeminded people of all ages and stages in life.
This is my second year in a row and I will be back next year
Keep up the good work and extremely high standards everyone
To anyone hesitating, going alone is great! Make some new friends and some new memories? ‍️

What a wonderful experience! Just finished the Yoga and Pilates Retreat! I left feeling pleasantly exhausted, inspired and an overall feeling of well-being. From the amazing and knowledgeable instructors (Dionne and Brenda) to the delicious plant-based meals to the additional activities, it was an absolutely amazing retreat. I did one of the hikes as well as the cycling. Both were great! The hotel and pool are gorgeous, and within a few minutes walking distance to the charming town of Altea. There was lots of time to stroll to the beautiful old town for coffee or very cheap wine! The daily schedule is a perfect blend of activity and down time. No pressure! Nicole and Gary are such kind and positive people, keen to share their lives, their knowledge and their passion for the Costa Blanca. This is a very special place! I went alone, all the way from snowy Canada, at the very last minute and felt right at home. I look forward to my next Yoga Break in Spain!

Lovely venue, warming hosts and great yoga:)
Yoga Breaks in Spain is the perfect holiday to disconnect with the day to day busyness and fully immerse in days of well-being that help you connect with yourself. I have been twice with them in Denia and once in Altea and will sure repeat in the future. The venue in Altea is a charming family owned hotel overseeing the Altea mountains. The area is very quiet and less than 20 minutes walk from Altea town. It has a swimming pool for hotel guests to enjoy. There is a lovely yoga room with huge glass windows overseeing the green mountains.
Nicole and Gary feel you welcome from the very first day. Their energy makes guest feel at ease and able to make the most of their stay. There is the perfect combination of organised activities (always optional) and free time.
All in all, the best gift that you could treat yourself to.

As a first timer to a yoga retreat I arrived full of mixed emotions; excitement, concern; fear; openness. The usual things. At the start I felt welcomed, and valued. The other participants were so friendly, the hotel comfortable, clean and with lovely food. Nicole's teaching was inspiring, respectful and encouraging and Gary knowledgeable and warm. Thank you both for a great 5 days. I've sung your praises to anyone who asks and I fully intend to come again, as so many others do- a true mark of success!

I have been on two yoga holidays and loved them! Such genuine and heartwarming people, rejuvenating yoga classes, delicious vegetarian food, most charming and unique hotel Chamarel from walking distance to the centre and the beach.
A perfect combination for a holiday.