April 17th-22nd
Restore Balance: Pilates, Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat
At Oru El Saltador with Scarlett
Join Scarlett for a 5-day Pilates, Yoga & Sound Healing retreat to restore balance and ease! In the glorious Spring sunshine, we'll gather for a retreat centred around nourishing movement, unapologetic rest and plenty of time to prioritise yourself and what you need.
Expect dynamic and energising Pilates sessions each morning. These classes will aim to strengthen and stretch, maintaining a feeling of flow and creativity, leaving you feeling uplifted and strong. In the evenings the practices will shift to a softer energy, with a mix of vinyasa, yin, and sound healing. These will aim to complement the morning classes, finding deeper stretches, longer holds and inviting in some stillness and reflection.
Beyond the classes there will be loads of time for rest and relaxation to fill your time as you wish. Maybe read a book in a hammock, swim and sunbathe, take a stroll on a nearby trail, get a massage, chat to a new friend, enjoy time away from screens and the noise of urban life... We'll also organise two optional excursions throughout the retreat (an additional cost) to help you get to know the incredible local sights of this Andalusian region.
Massages are available from our onsite masseuse to help you unwind and release tension. Meals are plentiful and served family style - 3 delicious veggie meals per day are included, and at Oru El Saltador, we work with incredible local chefs who are passionate about plant-rich, colourful, nourishing seasonal food that nourish us from the inside out. The menu is designed with care and approved by our Oru nutritionist to make sure it is nutritionally balanced whilst still being totally delicious!
It's hard in our day to day lives to find time to reflect, pause and connect with ourselves - so coming on retreat enables us to return to a place of balance and heightened awareness. In just 5 days it can feel like we are a totally renewed version of ourselves, with more clarity, more calm and more self-compassion than before.
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation at Oru El Saltador
3 meals per day plus morning juice, tea, coffee through the day
2 classes per day including āsana, pranayama, meditation and journaling
daily sangha
Welcome gift
What’s Not Included
Flights
Transfers to and from airport
Additional excursions
Treatments
Travel insurance
Facilities and Activities
Beautiful views and hikes from our doorstep
Additional workshop provided on one afternoon
Massage treatments available
Trip to the beach and dolphin watching tour available
Rooftop for sunbathing and classes
Hammocks and secluded relaxation spots
Retreat Schedule
7.30am - Teas, Coffee, Fruit
8am - 90 minute breathwork, dynamic yoga and meditation practice with optional journaling
10am - Brunch
11am - Free time for relaxing, reading, walking in nature
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Excursions or chill time
5pm - Evening yin yoga and restorative practice with optional journaling
6.30pm - Sangha and philosophy chats
7.30pm - Dinner
*subject to change
Room Options
Accommodation will be classic Cortijo (Spanish farm house) style and comfortable. Choose from limited solo occupancy rooms, or a twin/dorm room.
Twin / Double Room
Shared bathroom
£875pp
Mixed gender dorm (individual pods) with shared bathroom
£750pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
Shared bathroom
£1100pp
Off-grid Living
Off-grid Living
Nestled in the heart of the Andalusian desert, our retreat centre is completely off-grid - and we think that's something worth celebrating.
We run entirely on solar energy, we have our own water supply, and we reduce our footprint wherever possible. There are no mains connections here, no hum of the national grid, no endless supply of resources on tap. What there is, is something rarer: a genuine invitation to slow down, consume less, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the land.
What this means in practice
The desert is a place of abundance and scarcity in equal measure. The sun gives us everything we need to power our days, but we ask guests to be mindful of how they use that energy, turning off lights when leaving a room, avoiding charging devices overnight, and embracing the quiet that comes when screens are set aside.
Water here is precious. We ask everyone to take shorter showers, turn off taps fully, and treat every drop with the same respect the land itself demands. During drier periods, supplies can run low, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation when they do. Many guests tell us that the off-grid nature of the retreat becomes one of the most meaningful parts of their stay. There is something quietly powerful about living within limits, about noticing how little you actually need, and how much more present you become when the usual conveniences fall away.
This is a place to unplug in every sense of the word. To remember what it feels like to live lightly.
Where you’ll stay
Oru El Saltador, Almeria, Southern Spain
Oru Space’s off-grid retreat centre
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Nestled in the gentle hills of the Sierra Alhamilla in Almeria, Spain, lies Oru El Saltador. It is located at the crossroads of the Tabernas Desert and the wild beauty of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
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You will need to book your own flights for this retreat. For this retreat we recommend flying to and from Almeria airport. There is also the option to fly to Murcia but please note that it is a longer drive to this airport (roughly 2 hours). Granada is also 2 hours away for additional flight options.
If you want to spend a little longer in the area, or extend your trip, we really recommend this - there’s so much to enjoy in the area!
Once at either airport, we will arrange taxi transfers to collect you (this will be an additional cost) or you are welcome to hire a car if you wish. Almeria airport is 45 minutes drive away, Murcia is 1 hour 45 minutes away.
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Once you have chosen your airport of choice, we can help arrange taxi transfers for you direct to the venue.
Almeria - 45 minute drive
Murcia - 1 hour 45 minute drive
Granada - 2 hour drive
If you'd like a no-fly option, we recommend checking out seat61.com to plan an over-land route. To get from London to Almeria via train you can plan one or two overnight stays in South of France, Madrid or Barcelona!
Your Teacher
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After finding yoga in 2018, Scarlett became transfixed with the idea of movement as medicine. She has gone on to qualify as a teacher in Vinyasa, Mandala, Rocket, Yin and Pilates. Alongside these practices, she has recently qualified in sound healing, and highly values this as a way to balance out strong movement. Scarlett’s classes focus on improving strength and awareness of the body, yet maintaining flow, playfulness and creativity. Whilst they can lean towards dynamic movement, they always save space for stillness, and introspection. Above all else, Scarlett is deeply passionate about building a supportive community environment in her classes.
Ready to unwind and reconnect with yourself?
Secure your spot today.