Chandra Yoga - The Spain Retreat Experience Andalusia - El Convento

Retreat Highlights

• Set in a 16th-century Carmelite monastery in the Sierra de las Nieves UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• Surrounded by the wild beauty of the Andalusian mountains and ancient olive groves
• Twice-daily 90-minute yoga sessions on a panoramic rooftop shala
• Practice at sunrise and sunset in harmony with natural rhythms
• Unique method blending Ashtanga, Classical Hatha Yoga, and Qi Gong
• Led by Taylor, a teacher with over 20 years of experience and a licensed acupuncturist
• Learn pranayama breathing techniques to calm the mind and regulate energy
• Cultivate the Three Treasures of Jing, Qi, and Shen through Qi Gong practices
• Practice with 360-degree mountain views and the sounds of nature
• Stay in solar-powered eco huts built from natural materials
• Optional bell tent accommodation immersed in nature
• Experience clear night skies with views of the Milky Way
• Enjoy three nourishing organic vegetarian meals daily
• Coffee, herbal teas, and wholesome snacks available throughout the day
• Swim in natural spring-fed mineral pools flowing from the mountains
• Explore ancient hiking trails and rare pinsapo forests
• Optional river picnic and swim excursion in the nearby nature park
• Visit the historic Andalusian city of Ronda for culture and exploration
• On-site massage and acupuncture treatments available in former monastery rooms
• A week dedicated to deep rest, inner work, and reconnection with nature

About this Retreat

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Taylor Newton Murphy

Taylor Newton Murphy has devoted more than two decades to the study and practice of Yoga, Qi Gong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Trained in Classical Hatha Yoga in Kerala, India and he has also studied with a number of world-renowned Qi Gong masters. He integrates the wisdom of Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Qi Gong into a grounded and transformative practice. Alongside teaching yoga, Taylor is a licensed acupuncturist, he studied at the Yuan Traditional Medicine College in London under the renowned John Tindall. His work reflects a deep sensitivity to the body’s energetic systems, helping students cultivate balance, vitality, and inner awareness. At retreat, Taylor creates a welcoming and supportive environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners, guiding each person toward greater health, clarity, and connection.

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