July 3rd - 8th
Yin & Yoga Retreat
At Oru El Saltador with Monica
Step into a thoughtfully curated journey towards balance, connection and inner harmony. This retreat invites you to explore the complementary energies of Yin and Yang, the ancient forces that underpin both nature and our own human experience. Through dynamic movement, deep rest and meaningful connection, you'll be guided towards a greater sense of wholeness, learning to embrace both action and stillness, strength and softness.
This retreat is perfect if you are looking for more balance, an unplugging from the noise of busy modern life and a deep reset. Experience the natural flow between effort and ease, activity and rest, as seamlessly as day transitions into night.
Learn to find stillness within movement and strength within surrender, recognising that each quality contains the essence of its opposite. Yin: Associated with darkness, coolness, receptivity, the moon, water, and feminine energy. Yin invites us inward, encouraging rest, reflection, intuition, and deep nourishment. Yang: Associated with light, warmth, activity, the sun, fire and masculine energy. Yang inspires movement, vitality, expression and purposeful action.
Together, these complementary forces create balance. By honouring both Yin and Yang within ourselves, we cultivate greater harmony, resilience and wellbeing in every aspect of life!
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 with Uwa
Afternoon workshop on strength and mobility
Welcome gift
What’s Not Included
Travel to and from the retreat site
Additional excursions
Treatments
Travel insurance
Facilities and Activities
Beautiful views and hikes from our doorstep
Additional workshop provided on one afternoon
Massage treatments available
Local excursions available to the beach and walking trails
Rooftop for sunbathing and classes
Hammocks and secluded relaxation spots
Retreat Schedule
8am - Morning Yang practice (Dynamic Vinyasa, Mandala Vinyasa)
9.30am - Meditation, mindfulness and optional cold plunge
10am - Breakfast
11am - Free time to relax, get a massage, sunbathe
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Excursions or chill time
5.30pm - Yin practice, Yin yoga, restorative yoga, yoga nidra
7.30pm - Dinner
*subject to change
Room Options
Accommodation will be classic Cortijo (Spanish farm house) style. 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
£775pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
Shared bathroom
£1050pp
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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Monica is a yoga teacher based in Southeast London, originally from Brazil. Her journey began with meditation and blossomed into a dedicated Asana practice after moving to the UK.She teaches with a focus on breath, body awareness and self-kindness, guiding students to discover joy and acceptance in their daily lives. Trained in Vinyasa, Mandala, Rocket, Yin Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga. Her personal practice includes Vipassana Meditation, TCM and Shamanism. She loves the warmth of the sun, river swimming, mountain trekking and dogs. Monica creates classes that honour all bodies, celebrate movement and inspire confidence and well being. She has also led several sold-out yoga retreats, sharing her passion and guidance with students in transformative, immersive experiences. You can practice with Monica at Oru Dulwich on Tuesdays 9:30 am for a Warm Slow Flow and Tuesdays 12:15 for an invigorating Dynamic Vinyasa!
Ready to unwind and reconnect with yourself?
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