Join us for a transformative and magical yoga and kirtan retreat in the Alpujarran mountain range of the South of Spain. We will spend a week together communing with nature, reconnecting with or inner selves, and diving deep into the practices of bhakti yoga. Our dharma talks, discussions and workshops will focus on finding our inner light and connection through the timeless teachings of ancient vedic wisdom. 

Info session

Click the link below to set up a call with Kishor for more details and to ask any questions you may have.

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Summer in Spain 2024 – Yoga & Kirtan Retreat

led by Kishor Chandra, Premanjali & Syamesvari

THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN CACNELED

location – Bayacas, Andalucía, Spain

price options –

  • $2,375 – shared standard
  • $2,575 – shared deluxe

*for any questions please write to us at maryallison@bhakticenter.org

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overview

  • We will have daily yoga asana classes (both energizing and restorative options), morning meditation and sangas, lots of kirtan, Bhagavad Gita classes, pranayama, nature hikes, fresh plant-based meals prepared each day, and plenty of time to connect with each other, as well as personal time to reflect and simply be.
  • We will practice in the House of Light’s two spacious yoga shalas, which are equipped with mats, blocks, straps, bolsters.
  • We will also have an opportunity to connect with Spanish culture by going on excursions to the nearby village of Pampaneira as well as travelling to Granada to explore the city and join an evening Flamenco show! 
  • Deluxe rooms have an ensuite bathroom, and other rooms share restroom facilities. The facility utilizes the original moroccan version of air ventilation, having an open courtyard in the centre of the house with running water at its base and open widows at roof level to draw the cool air through.

Expect a week of deep exploration, rejuvenation, discovery, laughter, and fun!!! We hope you can join us with an open heart and an inspired mind in the most beautiful backdrop of the South of Spain!

what’s included

  • daily guided practice of yoga, meditation, and pranayama
  • 3 vegetarian meals per day
  • 7 day stay at House of Light Retreat Center
  • kirtan and vocal workshops 
  • Bhagavad Gita workshops 
  • deep healing and relaxation workshops
  • supportive community and making life-long friendships
  • nature hikes 
  • beach excursion 
  • Granada/Flamenco excursion
  • immersive experience in the Alpujarran Mountains of Andalucia

what’s not included

  • Airfare and transportation to Spain
  • Airport transportation to and from retreat center
  • Massage therapy
  • Additional excursions (optional)

registration

If you are interested in joining us, please register on Momence and make your $1,000 non-refundable deposit which secures your spot.

Please note there is a non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot for the Summer in Spain 2024. By paying the $1,000 deposit, you know that you are holding your spot for our 2024 Spain Retreat, that it is non-refundable, and that a second payment of $1,400 will be due by April 27th, 2024. The remaining balance is due by  June 27th, 2024. You will be sent a retreat policies document to review and sign once your deposit is made.

Please contact us BEFORE booking your flights. We will give you specific flight details as well as visa information.

your guides

Kishor Chandra, Retreat Leader

Kishor Chandra is a yoga teacher, bhakti practitioner, and kirtan leader. Always seeking deeper truths and a higher purpose Kishor moved to India when he was 21 years old. There he lived in ashrams and studied the ancient yogic philosophy of the Vedas and yoga asana under the tutelage of master yogis. Since then he has travelled all over the world and refined his yoga asana teachings with a focus on healing injuries. Having suffered many himself Kishor is passionate about sharing an asana practice that is both transformative, well informed, and sustainable. With over 1000 hours of training Kishor’s signature blend of Katonah Yoga®, Vinyasa, Functional Mobility, and Advanced Asana helps students reach their yoga potential in a safe and sustainable way. Kishor leads workshops, trainings, and retreats all over the world but his home base is the Bhakti Center where he serves as the Yoga Director. He has studied under the guidance of master teachers His Holiness Radhanath Swami, Kulavadhuta Satpurananda, Dr. Gajendra Kumar, Raghunath Cappo, Jaya Jagannath das, Dana Flynn, Abbie Galvin, Nevine Michaan, Benjamin Sears and others.

Born and raised in a Bhakti community, Premanjali had been involved in kirtan throughout her entire life. She has always had a love for singing and began leading kirtan from as early as 5 years old. With a history in both western and Indian classical singing, Premanjali is able to share a combination of both styles and how to adapt them to suit the circumstances. She traveled the world for many years attending various global kirtan festivals and deepening her knowledge and love for kirtan. Her enthusiasm for kirtan is contagious and she loves nothing more than being able to share that with others.

Syamesvari grew up in Mayapur, India in a family of bhakti yogis and has been immersed in Bhakti and kirtan throughout her whole life. She has been playing Mridanga and doing kirtan from a young age and she has been teaching Mridanga to people worldwide, as well as leading kirtan courses for the past five years. She’s very passionate about kirtan and loves to share the joy it brings.

cancelation policy

  • There will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancelations, travel delays or illness.
  • Any monies paid to the retreat are non-transferrable.

If you cancel your reservation:

  • 61 days or more prior to the start of the retreat, you receive 50% of the money you have put down after the deposit (the deposit is non-refundable).
  • 31-60 days prior to the start of the retreat, you receive: 20% of the money you have put down after the deposit (the deposit is non-refundable).
  • 0-30 days prior to the start of the yoga retreat, no refunds are given.
  • To cancel, you must send an email stating that you wish to do so to maryallison@bhakticenter.org