Holidays in Spain for Yogaholics

For holidaymakers looking for a complete overhaul of body and mind this summer, one of the world’s leading luxury resorts, La Manga Club in Spain, is offering rejuvenating ‘Yoga Retreats’.

From 1 to 12 August, Spa La Manga Club is holding Vinyasa yoga classes*, for both yoga first-timers and those at an intermediate level. For guests wishing to develop their yoga expertise further, workshops are also available, covering breathing techniques, Pranayama meditation, Kirtan chanting and a Yogi diet talk, all organised and run by visiting yoga expert and raw foodist, Sylvia Smith.

The classes for beginners focus on basic standing postures, simple twists and shoulder stands, as well as correct breathing and discussing precautions. For experienced yoga fans, the classes aim to demystify more advanced postures and offer variations and inversions such as headstand and handstand.

As well as classes and workshops, guests will be encouraged to sample elements of the raw food diet, with fruit or vegetable smoothies included at the end of yoga classes; and herbal teas and vegetable drinks will be served at the end of all workshops.

The yoga retreats are based at the luxurious Spa La Manga Club, one of the largest spas in Europe, which comprise first-class facilities, including Jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, fun showers and a relaxation area, as well as a large gymnasium and fitness studio and a 25-metre indoor swimming pool.

A total of 13 treatment rooms and deluxe spa suites offer a vast array of pampering, soothing, rejuvenating and relaxing spa treatments using the finest quality products from Natura Bissé.

Classes on the Yoga Retreat can be purchased individually, or as a package and prices are as follows:

- One 90-minute yoga class - £23 (€34)
- Two 90-minute yoga classes - £41 (€61)
- Three 90-minute yoga classes - £58 (€86)
- Four 90-minute yoga classes - £73 (€108)
- Five 90-minute yoga classes - £83 (€123)

All workshops are priced individually at £23 (€34). Topics include: Breathing Techniques, Pranayama Meditation, Kirtan Chanting and Yogi Diet Talk.

Accommodation during the Yoga Retreat is priced as follows, per night for two people sharing a double room:

- £80 (€117) for the four-star Hyatt Las Lomas Village self-catering residences.
- £183 (€270) for the five-star Hyatt Regency La Manga including breakfast and access. La Manga Club is offering seven nights for the price of six for guests of the Hyatt Regency La Manga.

Unlimited access to the facilities at Spa La Manga Club (including saunas, steam rooms, fitness centre, pool and Jacuzzi zone) is included for guests staying at the four-star Hyatt Las Lomas Village self-catering residences and the five-star Hyatt Regency La Manga.

Murcia airport is just 30 minutes from La Manga Club, airlines currently flying direct include: bmibaby, easyJet, Flybe, Flyglobespan, Jet2.com, Monarch and Ryanair; Alicante is around an hour from La Manga Club.

For more information or for reservations, visit Lamangaclub.com.