TEACHERS : Kate Jones, Ed Richardson
THERAPIST : Jo Blackburn
PRICE : from £420
ABOUT LAS DUNAS CAVES
Set in the stunning Granada Geopark in Andalucia, LAS DUNAS CAVES consists of 11 acres of young olive trees and fruit orchards. The property sleeps up to 14 people in 7 bedrooms. Retreats are held over the entire property giving guests private access to all that LAS DUNAS CAVES has to offer. Such as jacuzzis; salt water swimming pool with yoga deck and spectacular views of Mt.Jabalcon; multiple spaces for al fresco dining; large communal kitchen and dining room; multiple bbq areas; massage treatment room; an much more.
RETREAT PROGRAMME
Each day will start with a fresh pressed green juice, followed by yoga and meditation on the deck overlooking the pool and Mt. Jabalcon. Morning practice will be followed by a healthy vegetarian/vegan brunch. You then have free time to explore the remote location or simply lounge by the the salt water swimming pool. There will be Sanskrit Chanting Meditation in the early afternoons. Then we will meet on the yoga deck again for the evening yoga and meditation session.
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In the evenings, a dinner of delicious, home-cooked, vegetarian/vegan Spanish fusion dishes will be served with wine and other drinks. We will eat as a group, either indoors or outdoors on the large patio where we can watch the sky changing colour as the sun sets behind Mt. Jabalcon.
MEET THE TEAM
KATE JONES
Yoga & Meditation​ Teacher​
Kate did her Yoga Teacher Training in India at the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in Kajaraho (200 Hour & 500 Hour Teacher Training with the IYF). With over 11,000 teaching hours, Kate has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you.
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Classic Hatha; Yin & Vinyasa Yoga
Guided meditations & Chakra balance
JO BLACKBURN
Massage Therapist
Delivering physical treatments &
1-2-1 guidance. Relieving pain, reducing stress, helping you manage your anxiety, aiding rehabilitation or general maintenance. Jo endeavours to make you feel understood, cared for, special & loved.
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Deep Tissue, Sports & Swedish massage
ED RICHARDSON (Babaji)
Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Ed is a devotee of Swami Sivananda and, having studied in Rishikesh and Dharamsala, Ed is inspired to teach Japa Yoga; meditation through mantra.
AREA & ACTIVITIES
Visit the natural hot pool just 10 minutes from LAS DUNAS, walk through the ancient olive trees surrounding LAS DUNAS, enjoy a guided Walking Tour of Historical Baza, book a massage with Jo Blackburn in the on-site treatment room; or simply relax in one of the jacuzzis or soak up the sun by the salt water swimming pool.
It's up to you, do as much or as little as you like.
ACCOMMODATION
LAS DUNAS CAVES, as the name suggests, offers a sleeping experience like no other - all bedrooms are cave bedrooms.
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There are doubles, twins, singles, and a triple rooms to choose from. With a range of ensuite bathrooms, private bathrooms, and shared bathrooms - shared between no more than 3 people. The cave bedrooms are a naturally comfortable temperature year round with no need for heating or air conditioning.
There is a comfortable living room, a library and office available, a media room and a private on site treatment room. The large communal kitchen and dining room offer refreshments and snacks throughout the day. A large shaded patio, perfect for getting out of the hot Andalucia sun, offers comfortable sofas and a bespoke dining table for alfresco dining.
There are also 2 jacuzzis and a large salt water swimming pool for your enjoyment.
A freshly pressed green juice is served first thing in the morning. All meals are vegetarian and are prepared on site with fresh, locally grown, sourced or made produce.