The Retreat
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and powerful inner transformation, where men come together in the beauty of nature and meet the profound wisdom of ancient yogic practices and experience the silent power of the mountains. This yoga retreat for men is meticulously designed to awaken your willpower, determination, and inner fire in the most joyful and harmonious way and to connect in a healthy way with masculinity.
Hatha yoga can be translated as a ‘yoga practice that brings balance between the solar and lunar energies’. Often modern yoga retreats and classes emphesize the need to let go, relax, find ease and inner comfort, and to often our hearts, minds and bodies. I believe that for both male and female yoga practicioners these are essential components. But what about healthy masculine (or solar) qualities? Do we feel empowered and in tune with our ability to have a one-pointed and penetrating focus, find stability and determination in challenging moments, and use our inner fire in a constructive way? These qualities will not only help us go deeper in our yoga practice, but can be extremely efficient in every aspect of our personal, professional and spiritual life.
Masculinity has often been associated with machoism, competition, and even domination. But what would happen if we discover the golden side of masculinity and awaken to the shining beauty of brotherhood and find a naturalness within as awakened men!?
Highlights
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Experience the transformative power of Yogic discipline and practice
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Hike, (optionally) run, and swim in the mountains
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Awaken in a smooth and joyful way willpower, determination and inner fire
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Sleep close to the elements and feel One with nature
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Create healthy habits and let go of patterns that don’t serve
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Feel the supportive field of brotherhood
Challenges
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Daily cold water immersion
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Practice daily Hatha yoga
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Meditate for 1h daily
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Hike and optionally run in the mountains
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Take on a transformative Tapas (Yogic discipline) for after the retreat
Schedule
DAY 1
14-16: Arrival
17: Introduction and opening
18.30: Dinner
20 – 20.30:Meditation
Day 2
7.30 – 8.30: Morning run (or walk) and stretch
8.30 – 9.30: Meditation
9.30: Breakfast
10.30: Excursion and cold water immersion to the waterfall
14: Lunch
16.30 – 18.30: Hatha yoga and pranayama
18.30: Dinner
20: Gathering or free time
Day 3
7.30 – 9.15: Hatha yoga and meditation
9.15-9.30: Cold water immersion
9.30: Breakfast
10.30 - 17 : Mountain hike, breahtwork, picknick
18.30: Dinner
20-20.30: Meditation
Day 4
7.30 – 8.30: Meditation
8.30: Breakfast
9.30 - 16: Hike to Buddhist center Oseling, cold water immersion with Pranayama, picknick
17.30 – 18.30: Hatha yoga or Yin yoga
18.30: Dinner
20: Gathering or free time
Day 5
7.30 – 9.15: Hatha yoga and meditation
9.15-9.30: Cold water immersion
9.30: Breakfast
10.30: Closing circle
12: Departure
Why a retreat exclusively for men?
Since countless generations men have been coming together for special occasions like hunting, ceremonies, or more recently, going to the pub. The need to gather with men is for many of us encoded in our DNA. But what would happen if we charge these gathering with spiritual intention, or the intention of (trans-)personal growth and inner discovery? This is the true jewel that I have felt countless times during yoga practice, outdoor activites and sports, and by simply being in nature.
Often power in men has been destructive and abusive. We might have become afraid of power. But men that feel disempowerd and weak may struggle to feel fullfilment and satisfaction. It is my wish that this retreat may contribute to men finding empowerment, combined with purity of intention, naturalness and freedom.
Feel free to contact us if you would like to join the retreat, but would like to book a private room. Our neighbors rent out additional accommodation and we can book it for you. Or maybe our new cabin will already be ready for this retreat.
Accommodation
Ananda Forest offers different options for accommodation. We are providing a space that is physically and energetically clean and uplifting.
Apart from your selected accommodation, you have access to the beautiful shared living area and gardens.
The cabin and glamping tent(s) have all the necessary items provided: a comfortable bed, sheets, blankets, pillows, closets, towel, etc.
The Cuisine
All meals are included and prepared with great care. We serve healthy, delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced vegan meals (an option for eggs may be available). The ingredients are locally-sourced, where possible organic and home-grown when available. Resulting in nutritious raw, vegan, and vegetarian dishes.
Our chef will show you how to give yourself what you are craving, without giving in to unhealthy habits.
We are happy to accommodate the needs of guests with allergies to particular foods and often prepare gluten and dairy-free meals – all served with love!
We can see this retreat as a wonderfully gentle way to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit, your body will be renewed in several ways. Please write to us if you have any special needs so that our chefs can take care of.
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Practical Information
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Dates: April 17 till 21, 2025
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Arrival: Between 2 and 4PM (or contact us if you like to arrive earlier or later)
Departure: Between 11 and 1PM
Possibility to extend your stay
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Price
- €500 Private room
- €450 Private glamping tent
- €400 Shared glamping tent (2 people max) or Shared cabin (3 people max)
- €320 Camping with own tent & bedding or
sleeping bag or with accommodation outside the center
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Includes
3 vegan meals a day & tea and fruit at any time, 4 days of classes, workshops and guided excursions, accommodation, pick-up and drop-off from Órgiva busstop
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Transportation
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Public transport: From Malaga airport, you can take a bus (Alsa) to Granada and from Granada to Orgiva. It takes about 4h.
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Shuttle service from Malaga airport: If you like to make your travel easier, we can book for you a taxi/shuttle service. Depending on the number of people that can share the same ride, it costs between 80 and 30 euros from Malaga Airport, and it takes approximately 1h35min
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Language
English
Subscription Process
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Fill in the form below
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Let us know your preferred accommodation.
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We will contact you as soon as possible.
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To complete your reservation we kindly ask for a deposit.
Necessary
pre-requisites
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Dedication, openness, and willingness to transform and learn
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To be relatively healthy in body and stable in mind. If you have any major injury or disease, significant depression or psychological imbalance, or are on medication, please inform us about it. We keep it strictly confidential and will talk together to see if this program is suitable for you or not and on how we can support you
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