Escape the end of winter and enjoy a spring week of yoga, meditation and more in beautiful Andalusia, Spain
This was the information for 2024
and as much as I love the place and to lead these retreats, there will not be one next year.
Unless you help me get a group together consisting of approximately 15 students, in which case we could perhaps do one starting the 9 March 2025.
Welcome to Santillán
I welcome you to join me for a week of recreation through yoga, meditation, philosophy, restoration and relaxation at the wonderful Santillán Retreat in Andalusia, Spain.
During our time at Santillán we will have two daily classes, one in the morning and one before dinner.
With me again, assisting whenever needed, is Tanja Iovene.
On Wednesday, the later class will not be on, but instead there will be time for a longer hike to the beach, in the hills or to take a taxi to go sight-seeing in Málaga or just to read and rest.
Lunch for those staying and dinner for all will be served that day also.
Daily schedule
Tea, coffee and fruits early in the morning (without staff)
7:30 - 9:30 Asana class
10:00 Full breakfast
Free time
14:00 Lunch
Free time
17:00 - 18:30 Asana class with restoratives and/or meditation
7:00 pm Dinner
I am always open to including some Q & A:s into the evenings or afternoons, if wanted.
The centre is amazingly beautiful and has a big yoga studio, fully equipped with props and a large yoga wall. It is light and has a spectacular view over the hills towards the Mediterranean.
The guest rooms are large and beautiful. Each one with either a balcony or a terrace with beautiful views. All the rooms have en suite bathrooms. There are numerous common spaces both indoors and outdoors where you can read, contemplate or socialize. The premises and surroundings are absolutely gorgeous and the view over the Mediterranean breathtaking.
The excellent food is lovingly prepared from local produce, most of it grown organically on the premises and varying according to season. The menu is mainly vegetarian, with the addition of fish, if wanted. Allergies and food sensitivities are catered for.
We will have daily asana classes, meditation sessions and talks. There will also be time to hike, swim in the saltwater pool, read or really take it easy, to rest and allow the yoga to take effect.
Massages and excursions are available for an extra charge.
Numerous airlines fly to Málaga, making it easily accessible. The centre is located about 35 km east of Málaga airport. Pick-up can be arranged by the center for a reasonable charge.
Prices:
The Early Bird pricing has now ended.
Please note that the procedure is slightly different than previous years, so please read:
Since I don’t have the rights of a travel agency, I am not allowed to organise the retreat as a complete package. However, to make it as easy as possible for everyone - as well as legal - I am charging separately for the yoga for the full week and for all the organisation. Santillán then requests to have their fee paid by bank transfer one month ahead of arrival. I will share with you the payment information once you are registered.
The price I charge is 410 €, incl. VAT, and it also works as the reservation fee to secure your spot. It is in principle non-refundable, except under extreme circumstances.
I will take care of all the communication with Santillán, so once you’ve signed up and paid the deposit, the only other thing you need to do is to arrange your travel. There are lots of different airlines flying to Málaga, so finding a flight has usually been easy. Just make sure your ticket is covered by insurance.
The price for Santillán is to be paid directly to them by bank transfer one month ahead of arrival. You will receive the information from me.
Santillán prices valid for us for 2024, including sales tax:
Shared room: EUR 118,80 per person and per night
Single occupancy: EUR 173,80 per night
Junior Suite Supplement EUR 44 per room and per night
All meals are included in the price, as are the use of all the premises, like the saltwater pool or the tennis/padel court.
For additional information and bookings please contact me at tove@tovepalmgren.com
What others have said about the retreat ...
"It was a magical week with Tove at Santillan. We were blessed with beautiful weather, comfortable space, mouthwatering fresh food, and wonderful people. I instantly felt at ease when I stepped into the place. Tove’s morning classes were powerful and energising. It made a good start of the day. Surprisingly, it was so easy to get up for these classes, even for a night owl like me. Evening classes were amazingly calming. Tove really knows how to calm my mind and to make me totally at peace with myself. For me, it was supposed to be an “once-in-a-life-time” kind of dream trip, but now I am seriously thinking about when I can join her retreat again!"
- Shoko, Oct. 2021
“The week at Santillán with Tove Palmgren was perfect in every way - the yoga, the place, the people. Tove is a deeply knowledgeable and skillful yoga teacher and her classes were always in tune with the energy levels and experience of the group. Getting to use the Great Yoga Wall every day and the wonderful restorative classes were highlights for me. I left rejuvenated and at peace - thank you Tove!”
“A week in Spain practicing yoga under the guidance of Tove was absolute bliss. As someone who is a self-proclaimed anatomy nerd, I was immediately drawn to Tove’s approach to teaching, complete with an anatomy skeleton and all. She teaches in a manner by which you can really visualize and understand what each part of the body is doing in each pose. I gained a deeper connection with my body as I felt my muscles stretching and activating in different ways than I have ever experienced in yoga before. There was nothing forceful about the practice but rather a guided opening of the body with the anatomical teachings to squeeze the full juiciness from each pose. The adjustments during the classes were also very helpful in understanding the body’s full potential. Tove has a very holistic approach to teaching and it created such a beautiful environment each day. I learned so much throughout the week and feel very grateful to have been instructed by such a passionate, heart-led yoga teacher. ”
“I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to travel to Spain this year and join the retreat at Santillan. I have known Tove for quite some years and from the start I felt confident and safe in her classes. She is an extremely talented teacher and there is no yoga teacher a rather take classes with. She is also a master in de great yoga wall and I wish we had one in the Netherlands 😊
All in all, I can highly recommend Tove!”
“This week has been a real eye-opener for me as a yoga beginner.
Tove’s calm, clear and knowledgeable guidance has made it easy to implement even for a rookie. My body feels so relaxed. No back pain anymore – fantastic!
And also the mind has calmed down from the daily hassle. I planned to work in between the two daily sessions, but I soon realized that this is very much for the mind and forget about the work now. The break is so welcome. I will continue with yoga for sure.”
“I registered for Tove’s one week yoga retreat without even knowing her but I knew from the very beginning that I could trust my intuition just after reading her first email. In return I got an amazing week with a yoga teacher whose guidance is incredible, and who, besides the subtle movements of yoga postures, made me discover the real meaning of yoga: love!”
Warm hugs and best wishes from Brussels,”
“Thank you for
all the differences in
age
gender
profession
life experience
nationality
language
which all blended together
in the dance of yoga
accompanied by the crowing of the rooster.”
“Despite the cold weather outside here
in Finland I have the most beautiful and warm feeling inside because of the past week. I feel so fortunate and grateful I was able to share it with you! Like Anna put it into words, I also found that yoga came into life both in and outside of the yoga studio.”
I was surprised how well I managed 7 days in a row with 180 minutes of yoga. But it was because of Tove’s skills to lead one through with one’s individual possibilities. Never felt disappointed or failed in anything. My body just sang of happiness.
The meditation part was beautifully done. With her soothing voice Tove helped me to settle down and led me to my essence.
As a singer, I found an important new connection with my breathing and my resonating voice. Easiness that helps me both with the body and the mind in singing.
I couldn’t expect more from a week intensive. I totally fell in love with this way of helping my body and mind in everyday life as well as in my profession.
Thank You!
— Magi