Yoga with Sam Clarke
Saturday 4th May - Saturday 11th May 2024
We can't wait to welcome Sam back for second year runntin to Las Chimeneas. She'll be bringing all her expertise and enthusiasm from her studio in South London, and comes hugely recommended by our friend Carrie Rodd, with whom she has worked for several years. The retreat will offer daily yoga sessions at both our inside and outside shalas, meals as delicious as they are nutritious, the option of relaxing massages, and a programme of walks and activities designed to help you absorb some of the beauty of this singular part of the world.
About Sam
My name is Sam Clarke and I am a qualified 200 hour Yoga Teacher and Yoga Nidra Teacher. I work with all levels of students particularly beginners. I am also a Reiki Master and am interested in using Yoga as a healing tool. Music plays a part in my classes bringing extra relaxation or energy when required. I am currently studying for a 500 hour course with Stewart Gilchrist. I teach a mixture of hatha, Vinyasa and Satyananda Yoga. I am based in Brixton, London.
Daily programme
Saturday Arrival day
Group transfer from the airport..... please contact us for recommended flights. Standard pick up time for the group is 2pm on arrival day for morning flights to Malaga airport. Drop off midday 12h for afternoon flights on leaving day
17.00h Welcome to Mairena. Short orientation walk round the village up to ancient threshing circles and lookout point.
19.30h Welcome drinks and dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Meals will all be vegetarian using delicious local products, where possible from the Las Chimeneas organic farm. We are happy to cater for any special dietary needs.
Sunday
08.30h Morning yoga (1.5 hours) at the Las Chimeneas shala, set in olive groves below the village.
11.00h Breakfast
14.00h Light lunch
(optional) Short walk to visit to ancient church of Jubar and original site of mosque and bronze age shrine. Short talk on Alpujarran history and the legacy of the Moors
17.30h Late afternoon yoga (1.5 hours) – at Las Chimeneas with wonderful views across the valley and mountains the sunset
19.30h Dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Monday
08.30h Morning yoga at the Las Chimeneas shala
11.00h Breakfast
14.00h Light lunch
(optional) Visit to the Mairena olive oil mill. Learn how to make olive oil
17.30h Late afternoon yoga – at Las Chimeneas
19.30h Dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Tuesday
08.30h Breakfast
(Optional) Day trip to Granada and the palaces of the Alhambra and gardens
For those who would prefer a free day to relax by the pool there will also be the option to book a massage.
19.30h Dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Wednesday
08.30h Morning yoga at the Las Chimeneas shala
11.00h Breakfast
14.00h Light lunch
(Optional) Short transfer to the high mountain pass of La Ragua. Walk through the pine trees to a ridge with wonderful views across the Sierra Nevada peaks and Mulhacen – the highest peak in mainland Spain
17.30h Late afternoon yoga – at Las Chimeneas
19.30h Dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Thursday
08.30h Morning yoga at the Las Chimeneas shala 11.00h Breakfast
14.00h Light lunch
(Optional) Cookery with the Las Chimeneas cook Conchi. Learn how to make the best of Conchi's vegetarian food – eg gazpacho, ajo blanco – a cold almond soup, aubergines with honey.
17.30h Late afternoon yoga – at Las Chimeneas
19.30h Dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Friday
08.30h Morning yoga at the Las Chimeneas shala 11.00h Breakfast
14.00h Light lunch
(Optional) Short transfer to the nearby village of Bayarcal. Walk through a shady wood down to a valley with a snow melt stream and natural swimming pools.
17.30h Late afternoon yoga – at Las Chimeneas with wonderful views across the valley and mountains the sunset
19.30h Dinner at the Las Chimeneas restaurant
Saturday
Transfer back to airport.
Please contact David & Emma at Las Chimeneas for all bookings and information on recommended flights and transfer times on info@laschimeneas.com
Price includes:
- Airport transfer (single timed for group minibus)
- Buffet breakfast, light lunch, three course evening meal
- Three activities - eg. olive oil mill visit with chat about local olive oil production, visit to ancient mosque/ church with talk on local history and overlapping cultures, short cookery class with our Chimeneas chefs Sole and Conchi or visit to Lola’s weaving and spinning workshop (to be decided with group leaders)
- All tuition / use of studio, equipment etc
- Extra excursions can be booked and paid for locally eg massage, longer cookery classes, guided electric mountain bike tour, group guided visit to Almeria or Granada
€860 per twin/double room at main site Las Chimeneas per person sharing.
€930 per single room at village cottage
€1050 per single room use of double room at main site Las Chimeneas.
Excluded: Flights, travel insurance. Please confirm you have your own adequate personal travel insurance. Massages. Alcohol and soft drinks.
Transfers: Please contact us to discuss our recommendations for your flight requirements.
Making your own way
By car: We are at Las Chimeneas, Calle Amargura 4, Mairena, 18494, Granada. Spain. 2.5 hrs from Malaga and Granada airports. 1.5 hrs from Almeria.
