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; and much more.

RETREAT PROGRAMME

Each day will start with yoga and meditation on the deck overlooking the pool and Mt. Jabalcon. Your morning practice is followed by a delicious and healthy vegetarian/vegan breakfast after which you have free time to explore the remote location or simply lounge by the the salt water swimming pool. Japa mala mantra sessions will be held before lunch. After you will have the opportunity to go on an excursion, have a treatment with Jo, or just enjoy some free time relaxing by the pool. We will meet on the yoga deck again for the evening yoga and meditation session. 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

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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. Classic Hatha; Yin & Vinyasa Yoga; Guided meditations & Chakra balance

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.

Jo Blackburn Massage Therapist (see Treatment Menu) 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. Sports Massage; Deep Tissue Massage; Swedish Massage; Indian Head Massage; Holistic Facial; Detox Lymphatic Drainage; Aromatherapy; Reflexology

TREATMENT MENUE

Sports Massage | 45 min | £65 Assists in correcting problems and imbalances in the bodys sot tissues that are specifically caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activities. Sports massage treatments are more specialised than other general massage techniques, the areas treated depend on the sports undertaken and aim of the treatment depends on where you are in your sporting calendar cycle L.e. whether the treatment Is pre event preparation, post event recovery or just general performance enhancing maintenance.

Deep Tissue | 45 min | £65 Working deep in the layers ot soft muscular and connective body tissue. This massage treatment uses targeted pressures and slow deep penetrative strokes to relieve chronic areas of tension and muscle pain. Proven to help break down and eliminate deep muscular scar Tissue and restore normal movement and strength.

Swedish Massage | 45 min | £65 The classic bodywork massage. Firmer than a beauty massage, swedish massage also works the soft tissues underneath the skin to provide a more complete treatment. Promoting relaxation, restoring suppleness and flexibility, stimulating circulation and encouraging tissue repair. Swedish massage is proven to promote health, well-being and relaxation.

Indian Head Massage | 45 min | £65 Specifically focusing on the head, scalp. face, neck, shoulders and upper back, this treatment can be tailored to be purely relaxing or tabulously energising. Working on the upper body it's perfect for relieving stress headaches and tension in the neck and shoulders The session includes an optional hair oil treatment To improve hair condition, adding shine and strength.

Holistic Facial | 45 min | £65 Ground yourself with a customised therapeutic vegan tacial. Botanical products will repair, restore and renew your natural radiance, promoting cell renewal and help sustain a youthtul look.

Detox/Lymph Drainage | 60 min | £75 Designed to maximise the removals of toxins from your soft tissues while providing an experience of full relaxation. Dry skin brushing initally exfoliates whilst encouraging your circulation, then gentle massage stimulates your lymphatic system and maximises the elimination of built up toxins.

Aromatherapy | 45 min | £65 Aiming to to treat your whole being be helping to restore the harmony of mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy works with the pure properties of plants, using their essential oils in a natural complementary therapy proven to improve both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Reflexology | 45 min | £65 Helps to relieve anxiety and tension, encourage relaxation, improve mood and aid sleep, though some people use it to help them cope with more specific health challenges. Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex points on the soles, tops, and sides of the feet correspond to different areas of the body. In this way, the feet can be seen as a ‘map’ of the body. By applying specialised massage techniques to specific reflex points - using the thumbs, fingers and knuckles – the aim of a reflexology treatment is to help restore balance to the body naturally, and improve the client’s general well-being.

EXCURSIONS

EXCURSION 1 | Jabalcon & the hot springs €20 per person, minimum 5 people Take a drive to the top of the mountain to admire the panoramic views all the way to the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Travel back down the mountain to the natural hot springs for a dip in the healing waters bubbling out of the earth at approximately 38 degrees celcius. Then up to the bar for cocktails and a spectacular sunset.

EXCURSION 2 | Enchanted Fig Forest €20 per person (min. 5 people) This spectacular place has to be seen to be believed. Ancient fig trees growing out of the rock face forming a canopy of shaded spaces to explore. Many mini waterfalls and rock pools offer the perfect opportunity for an ice-cold refreshing dip before settling down for a packed lunch and drinks.

EXCURSION 3 | Castril Village & River Walk €30 per person, minimum 5 people A scenic drive to the beautiful, white washed village of Castril perched high up in the Sierra de Castril. We will start with the short but jaw-dropping walk along the river gorge, followed by a typical Spanish lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we will have time to wander the cobbled streets and even take a walk up to the Peña de Castril - a natural rock formation, over 100m high with a statue of Christ at the top.