Hotel Torre Sant Joan is an antique Spanish finca located in a peaceful residential area with gardens, large terraces, sitting rooms with fireplaces, and a library. The hotel is located in a famous micro-climate with mild temperatures and much sunlight in the winter months.

The hotel has 26 rooms with complete bathrooms, air conditioning, heating, telephones, safes, TVs with international channels, and free internet connection. It features single, double, and triple rooms, four superior double rooms (one of them with a fire place), three junior suites, and a suite with a fire place and a big terrace with views of the garden.

During this detox and yoga retreat, you will explore silent and noble silent periods (discussion and instructions will be given, and Rachel will be around to talk to if you need help). You will experience detox from all types of screens for the period of the retreat - this means no phones, iPads, tablets, and computers.

You will practice deep and ancient cleansing techniques for your body and mind (these ancient cleansing techniques are deep and effective, and they include nauli, kapal bhaiti, neti), yoga Nidra to relax the mind and body, and Yin yoga to slow down your mind and body, watching the ebb and flow of sensations and patterns.

You will have fun with moving meditations and art meditations and discussions, have the benefit of a small yoga library, and enjoy practicing yoga by the pool and on the beach. There is also the option for water sports, should the group decide that it would like to do them. Last but not least, you will enjoy Laughter yoga.

Everything is optional, so long as it is discussed with Rachel. Please do not feel pressured by anything; the group can work with any situation or issue.

Daily schedule

Friday - June 17, 2016 (arrival day)

• 18:00 Light meal
• 19:30 Evening practice, discussions, and relaxation
• 21:00 Tea and bed time

Saturday - June 18, 2016

• 08:00 Cleansing freshly-made morning tea
• 08:30 Morning yoga session with kryas such as nauli, kapal bhati, and neti, followed by a strong and flowing asana (physical) practice and meditation that will cleanse the body and mind
• 10:30 Buffet-style healthy delight brunch with cleansing smoothies and juices, followed by free time during the day to explore, swim, play tennis, walk, read, and relax
• 16:30 Evening practice, with pranayama and yoga Nidra
• 18:30 Evening meal
• 20:30 Evening cleansing bed time tea

Sunday - June 19, 2016

• 08:00 Cleansing freshly-made morning tea
• 08:30 Morning yoga session with kryas such as nauli, kapal bhati, and neti, followed by a strong and flowing asana (physical) practice and meditation that will cleanse the body and mind
• 10:30 Buffet-style healthy delight brunch with cleansing smoothies and juices, followed by free time during the day to explore, swim, play tennis, walk, read, and relax
• 16:30 Evening practice, with pranayama and yoga Nidra
• 18:30 Evening meal
• 20:30 Evening cleansing bed time tea

Monday - June 20, 2016

• 08:00 Cleansing freshly-made morning tea
• 08:30 Morning yoga session with kryas such as nauli, kapal bhati, and neti, followed by a strong and flowing asana (physical) practice and meditation that will cleanse the body and mind
• 10:30 Buffet-style healthy delight brunch with cleansing smoothies and juices, followed by free time during the day to explore, swim, play tennis, walk, read, and relax
• 14:00 Departure

The retreat will take place in San Juan, in the metropolitan area of Alicante, Spain.

Nearby places

• Alicante, 16 kilometers
• Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) - 20 minutes
• Golf course, 1 kilometer
• San Juan Beach, 2 kilometers

During this detox and yoga retreat, you will enjoy a wonderful vegan menu with gluten-free options prepared by a wonderful chef.. No caffeine or sugar will be available during the four days. You will also have early morning cleansing ginger, lemon, and lemon grass tea.

You will have the option for smoothies, juices, and health shots (wheat grass and similar) during the middle of the day and early morning. There will be no caffeine or alcohol available during the retreat.

• Massages
• Read
• Relax
• Swim
• Tennis
• Walk
• Water sports

During the retreat, you can enjoy optional massage treatments. These include Thai massage (30 minutes, 35 GBP), Indian head massage (15 minutes, 20 GBP), and Reiki (20 minutes, 20 GBP).

• 2 daily vegan meals
• 2 daily yoga and cleansing
• 3 nights’ comfortable accommodation
• A comprehensive detox, cleansing, and healing exercises package
• Cleansing teas
• Enlightening discussions and instructions
• Fresh juices and smoothies at scheduled times
• Guided meditation classes
• Health shots
• Kriyas (nauli, kapal bhati, and neti)
• Silence meditation

• Flights
• Massages
• Travel insurance
• Travel to the retreat
• Water sports

Arrival by airplane

You will be flying into Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).