October 3rd - 8th
Oru El Saltador
Yoga & Nature Connection Retreat with Tim and Alex
Join Tim and Alex for a yoga + nature connection retreat where we'll slow down, breathe deeply and explore what it feels like to reconnect with ourselves and the natural world. Over four days of mindful, relaxing and energising yoga, we’ll follow daily rhythms from gentle sun salutations and nature bathing at dawn to sunset shala yoga and meditations, allowing the rhythms of nature to nurture presence and stillness within. Combining yoga with mindful walks, sit spots, nature journaling, sensory meditation and gratitude practices, we will connect to the earth beneath our feet, creating space for rest, reflection, and clarity.
We will leave feeling nourished, with a sense of spaciousness in both body and mind, truly grounded and more connected to nature. Energised, yet calm, and attuned with and supported by the natural world around us.
This retreat is for anyone who feels called to step away from the noise and pace of everyday life and explore a practice of yoga and nature connection. Tim and Alex ask that you come as you are. No experience necessary. Just bring an open heart and willingness to reconnect to yourself and the natural world.
We will also offer to support your journey with some gentle reading to ease you into the retreat and support you continuing your practice once we leave El Saltador.
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation at Oru El Saltador
3 meals per day plus morning juice, tea and coffee through the day
2 classes per day including āsana, pranayama, meditation and journaling
Guided nature connection workshops
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
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 - Silent walking / sensory meditation into silent guided yoga practice
10am - Brunch
11am - Daily sit spot practice
12pm - Free time to read, get a massage, go off on walks
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Guided nature journaling with prompts
5pm - Evening restorative yoga practice
7.30pm - Dinner
9pm - Star gazing
*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
£850pp
Dorm (mixed gender, individual pods for privacy)
Shared bathroom
£750pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
Shared bathroom
£1000pp
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 or Granada but please note that it is a longer drive to either airport (roughly 2 hours).
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 can arrange taxi transfers to collect you (this will be an additional cost) or you are welcome to arrange your own transfer/hire a car if you wish.
Almeria airport is 45 minutes drive away, Murcia is 1 hour 45 minutes away. Granada is 2 hours 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 Teachers
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Tim’s classes are less concerned with textbook alignment and classical yoga poses but focus on offering ways for people with differing physical needs to find their own interpretation of the practice. Being visually impaired and blind in one eye, Tim doesn't see in 3D or have depth-perception (making balancing postures his nemesis!). As such, he designs classes with a real focus on being accessible to all - and is as likely to encourage falling out of poses as he is to holding them. He is interested solely in how a posture feels, rather than what it looks like. Expect dynamic and fun flows that inspire a creative take on the practice, where you’ll be encouraged to adapt each and every pose to make it work for you. Think ‘Moving + Breathing’ rather than a traditional yoga class.
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Alex is a sustainability professional who bridges the worlds of environmental action and inner transformation. With a deep personal practice rooted in yoga and deep ecology/nature connection, Alex believes that meaningful outer work begins with dedicated inner work. Alex guides others in reconnecting with the natural world, creating spaces where people can slow down, tune into the rhythms of the earth, become more present, and allow new ways of being to emerge. This approach reflects a core belief: that our capacity to care for ourselves and the planet is intimately connected to our ability to nurture our own awareness and presence. For Alex, nature connection isn't simply about spending time outdoors - it's about cultivating a practice focused on inner stillness and clarity that enables people to respond to challenges with wisdom, resilience, and authentic purpose.
Ready to unwind and reconnect with yourself?
Secure your spot today.