Current
COURSES
Almeji 2026/2027
Upcoming courses at a glance…
2026
APR 12th-17th 2026
Joyfully Cultivating Hope
Maggie Whiteley
APR 19th-24th 2026
The Poetry of Land and Soul
Rebecca Faro and Rafael Anderson
April 19th-24th 2026
Thai Chi – Qigong Energy Flow
Simon Allen
April 26th-May 1ST 2026
Nourishing 5-day Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Liz O’Dea & TIna Kiely
May 6th-12th 2026
Whole As You Are – A 5-day Women’s Retreat to Claim your True Essence
Sue Antrobus
May 17th-24th 2026
Soothe, Restore, Relax with Yoga
Fiona Agombar
June 1st-6th 2026 (Mon-SAT)
Joy of Drama
Helen Wood & ALison Goldie
June 7th-14th 2026
Supporting the Immune System with Reflexology and Holistic Health
Equilibrio Retreats
June 21st-26th 2026
‘Ladies Who Travel’ – Hiking & Yoga Retreat (course full)
Shareen Geers
Sept 15th-20th 2026
Pilates
– course full –
Siu Ling Jamieson
Sept 20th-27th 2026
‘Relatively Therapeutic’
Equilibrio Retreats
Sept 27th-Oct 2nd 2026
Surrendering to the Earth, Opening to the Heart
Leah Barnett
oCt 11th-16th 2026
Crafting Your Life: How to Shape Experience into Vibrant Poems or Memoir
Rosie Jackson
oCt 11th-16th 2026
Tai Chi – Qigong Energy
Simon Allen
Oct 18th-23rd 2026
Twin Flame Alchemy
Lali Devi & Ingela Palmquist
2027
May 16th-23rd 2027
Yoga, Qigong & Meditation
Davina Huggins
June 6th-13th 2027
Supporting the Immune System with Reflexology and Holistic Health
Equilibrio Retreats
SEPT 5th-12th 2027
The Alexander Technique – an Amazing Journey of Self-discovery
Richard Brennan & Kecia Chin
Sept 12th-19th 2027
– title tbc –
Equilibrio Retreats
Upcoming courses in detail…
2026
Joyfully Cultivating Hope
April 12th – 17th 2026 (5 days)
Maggie Whiteley
“Even today, when the planet is dark, there is still hope. Don’t lose hope.” (Dr. Jane Goodall) When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to slip into discouragement. Hope doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine or ignoring those things that frighten, anger or grieve is. Hope makes space for both struggle and possibility. This gentle yet dynamic workshop will nourish our resilience and reconnect us with possiblity. We’ll share our wisdom and creativity, discovering practices and ritual to keep us moving forward. Expect irreverent laughter, refreshing authenticity and a growing sense of agency. […click arrow to read more…]
During our time together we’ll connect with others in a joyful, encouraging space and learn practical, science-based tools to actively and joyfully cultivate hope in our daily lives.
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
The Poetry of Land and Soul
April 19th – 24th 2026 (5 days)
Rebecca Faro & Rafael Anderson
“The poetry of the land that ripples through our lives.” A five day creative cultural retreat. Starting with our inner landscapes, we will explore ways of connecting to our bodies to help express our authentic voice, find what we want to write into the script of our lives, what whispers from our soul guide us there. We will explore the power of expressive writing, movement, self inquiry, tuning into our bodies and our intuition, all within a supportive environment. […click arrow to read more…]
Then turning towards the outer landscape, we will immerse ourselves in this beautiful land and its ancient memory, writing about the reflections that filter back to our own lives.
We will visit the sites where so many tales began and absorb the lives that were once lived there. We will focus primarily on Ronda’s Islamic legacy, which strongly defines the visible and invisible character of this land and its soul.
Rebecca and Rafael have a deep but light touch to their facilitation making it an immersive, exploratory experience. Come and fill your creative and cultural cup. No experience in writing or movement necessary just come ready to explore!
“Of all the many workshops and courses I’ve taken throughout the last 45 years, ‘The Poetry of Land and Soul’ has to be the most unique and inspiring. The combination of movement, poetry, storytelling and Rafael’s gift of oration and theatre created a truly magical atmosphere which enabled me to access parts of myself that had been in hiding for some time. Rebecca, Rafael and yourself are an enchanting couple that work beautifully together.” Christine Voge
“Rebecca and Rafael’s course was inspirational – five days spent in a magnificent setting in the mountains of Andalusia. We danced, wrote, did some artwork, expressed our gratitude and immersed ourselves in Islamic culture and history. We bonded so well as a group, led by these two most sensitive facilitators. I came away enriched by the opportunities to express myself and the warmth of our group relationships.” Maureen White
“I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of activities that Rebecca and Rafael had prepared for us, including movement, free writing and personal reflection, and they presented it with warmth, humour and positive energy.” Helen Wood
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
Tai Chi – Qigong Energy Flow
APril 19th – 24th 2026 (5 days)
Simon Allen
Deep relaxation, inner peace, grounding, and vitality… Simon will be facilitating a retreat week solely dedicated to Tai Chi and Qigong to enable you to dive deeper. All aspects of human life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual – depend upon our energy levels. This week will focus on helping you to either gain back your depleted energy, or empower you to reach higher levels of it. […click arrow to read more…]
Tai Chi and Qigong is a body mind energy management system that comprises correct breathing techniques, balance and neuromuscular training as well as stress, and emotional management. Tai Chi elicits the relaxation response and balances the autonomic nervous system thus regulating respiration, heart rate, blood pressure and vitality in general.
With regular practice Tai Chi has been shown to increase lung capacity, improve physical posture, cognitive functioning and mental health. Medical research cites that Tai Chi has been observed to improve the quality of life for some people struggling with long Covid, COPD, chronic fatigue, PTSD, depression, and other medical and mental health conditions.
During this week by combining deep rhythmic breathing with slow effortless movements and relaxing your attention into the depths of your body, you can discover a deep sense of peace, connectivity and vitality. Negative energy can be unblocked and released, increasing your stamina and brain functioning, unlocking greater creativity, and giving you improved resilience in high-stress situations.
Tai-chi and Qigong is suitable for all ages, abilities and lifestyles, and Simon’s weeks are open to both complete beginners and those with experience.
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
Nourishing 5 Day Yoga & Wellness Retreat
APril 26th – May 1st 2026 (5 days)
Liz O’Dea & Tina Kiely
Take a break from your busy life and gift yourself this nourishing 5 Day Yoga & Wellness Retreat in the Heart of Andalusia. Nurture yourself with the ultimate experience of 5 healing days of pure relaxation in a place of natural beauty with gentle yoga and guided meditation. Enjoy walks in nature and allow yourself to be nourished with healthy and delicious vegetarian meals. You will have time to chill by the pool, to journal, space to tune into your own natural rhythm and to dream….. Complete indulgence, and lots of time just for you! […click arrow to read more…]
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
Whole As You Are – A 5-day Women’s Retreat to Claim your True Essence
May 6th-12th 2026
Sue Antrobus
A retreat providing a sanctuary for women yearning to reconnect with their true selves. If you have spent years meeting the needs of others and now feel ready to reclaim yourself, we’ll gently walk beside you, supporting your healing as you release deep emotional patterns in a safe, nurturing space. Here, in the stillness, you’ll have the time and support to reconnect with yourself. […click arrow to read more…]
Every woman deserves compassionate, high-quality support – whatever her story or season of life. The Whole As You Are Retreat is created to welcome you with warmth and ease. Providing a deeply nurturing space, we’ll move together through rest, reflection, and reconnection – guiding you back to the essence of who you are: wild, rooted, and whole.
Read more about the retreat and the facilitators on the Wild and Rooted Retreats website here
For enquires/booking see www.wildandrootedretreats.com
Smoothe, restore, relax with yoga
May 17th-24th 2026
Fiona Agombar
This very special yoga retreat will include gentle movement, mantra and breathwork, and some optional chanting. During the week, we will explore moving with the chakras, how the breath can regulate and relax the nervous system and also the power of deep, healing rest to increase energy. Come and enjoy morning yoga by the pool, mid-morning mindful movement and evening yoga nidra and meditation. This retreat is designed to relax, restore and energise and is suitable for anyone with stress, burnout or fatigue. […click arrow to read more…]
Fiona will be assisted by Kim Prichard, a breath work specialist, so you will have the option and opportunity to experience Conscious Connected breathing and to dive deep into the power of breath.
www.fionaagombar.co.uk/almeji-2026
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
Joy of Drama
June 1st-6th 2026 (Mon-Sat)
Helen Wood & Alison Goldie
Are you interested in developing your creativity through drama? Maybe you have stories to tell that would be enhanced by being spoken and physicalised? Or perhaps you’d just like to play and have fun in a well-held environment where your ideas and experience are welcome and encouraged? In Joy of Drama, Alison and Helen create a collaborative structure in which everyone can bring their personality and skills to the group. They will be sharing a variety of pleasurable, thought-provoking and confidence-building activities. Everyone is welcome – from the inexperienced to the seasoned performer. […click arrow to read more…]
By the end of the course, we hope that you will have seen and experienced greater potential in drama as an art form for yourself to practise, whether it be for a solo presentation, or making theatre in a pair or group.
Alison and Helen are experts in improvisation and in constructing narrative from the raw material of life. They have both written, performed and directed many shows for themselves and others but have managed to avoid becoming insufferable luvvies (they hope.)
“A chance to let go into the creative moment and have lots of fun through a wonderful array of exercises.” Participant, Wilderness Weekend run by Helen and Alison
“Alison is great – experienced, caring and funny. She made it an extremely enjoyable, relaxing and creative week.” Laura McAuley, Cortijo Romero Participant
“Helen is a wonderful facilitator, with a great balance of impishness, lightness and structure. She allows you to feel safe and held as well as inspire you to show up with all that you are.” Ri Ferrier, participant on improv retreat
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
Supporting the Immune System with Reflexology and Holistic Health
June 7th-14th 2026
Equilibrio Retreats
As reflexologists, we often work with clients who are experiencing general poor health, falling prey to anything that is ‘going round’ or taking a long time to recover from illness. How can we improve our effectiveness in responding to these clients boosting their immune systems to help them reach their optimum wellbeing? […click arrow to read more…]
This week we will be joined by Special Guest Reflexologist Hagar Basis who will be sharing techniques, including her own unique bi-manual integrated approach to reflexology, to improve the body’s vital immune function, help reduce inflammation and enhance core health. Workshop leaders Jane Bartholomew and Rebecca Heazel will look at how both diet and stress can impact the immune system and offer some tools and tips to improve immune system response.
For booking/enquiries see www.equilibrioretreats.com
‘Ladies Who Travel’ – Hiking & Yoga (course full)
June 21st-26th 2026 (5 days)
– course full –
Shareen Geers
A relaxing yet energising week, part of the ‘Ladies who Travel’ group, founded and run by Shareen Geer (read more about Shareen on the course leaders page). The week’s itinerary will include daily yoga, hiking on local trails through the Ronda Hills, a day in Ronda itself and a spectacular gorge walk along the famous Caminito del Rey nearby.
Pilates
Sept 15th-20th 2026
– Course Full –
Siu Ling Jamieson
Siu Ling’s Pilates courses are run with small groups so that she can give as much individual attention as possible. She is committed to improving the quality of people’s lives through Pilates and transmitting the passion she feels for the practice. […click arrow to read more…]
A typical day will procede as follows:
The day will start with a leisurely breakfast followed by an hour of mat Pilates late morning, invigorating the senses, mobilising joints, challenging balance and improving fitness. All this builds towards increased body awareness, how it moves and how different areas function. Posture and alignment are looked at, exploring the core and pelvic floor muscles and the role they play, before finishing off with 20 minutes of stretching.
We will then have free time before lunch and after lunch until the evening session which will be before dinner. This will concentrate more on flow and mobility by using chi ball methods. We will then finish off with relaxation, and a guided meditation.
‘Relatively Therapeutic’
Sept 20th-27th 2026
Equilibrio Retreats
Put yourself first for a while… A week of ease in the overwhelm, through self care, rest, regulation, time, space and nourishment. A week to reconnect to what makes you feel like you! Anna and Jane have been working in the therapeutic field for over 20 years and are experienced retreat hosts as well as therapists. Along with their wonderful team, they have a wealth of knowledge and experience to totally support you to find your ease.
For more information and to book, see www.equilibrioretreats.com
Surrendering to the earth, opening to the heart
Sept 27th – Oct 2nd 2026 (5 day)
Leah Barnett
Subtle yogic and movement practices to help nourish the nervous system and calm the mind. This retreat will provide a space for you to explore sinking into the holding space that a retreat can offer so that the tensions and often ‘age old’ and outmoded holding patterns that live in our bodies can begin to unravel and release. […click arrow to read more…]
Leah says…
“I believe that our greatest teacher is within and that our body knows best what it needs if we could only learn to listen. My aim is to help guide people to access the inner wisdom within each and every one of us by offering practices which promote the gentle release of tension and old, outdated physical and mental holding patterns which hinder us in our daily lives.
“Over recent years I have become interested in different movement practices including somatics and feldenkrais which I weave into my teaching with the emphasis on building inner awareness and cultivating kindness as we explore our inner experience.
“We will practice together twice each day (mid morning and late afternoon) focusing more towards opening and receiving with mindful movement in the mornings and letting go and grounding practices using the breath and sound in the afternoon practices. Everything that is offered is by way of invitation with the emphasis being on developing our ‘inner ear’ so that we are more able to listen inwardly and respond to our own needs with kindness.
“This retreat is suitable for those who are interested in exploring slowing down and diving deep. Everyone is welcome.”
For booking/further enquiries, email Leah via contact@unwindwithleah.com
Crafting Your Life: How to Shape Experience into Vibrant Poems or Memoir
Oct 11th – 16th 2026 (5 days)
Rosie Jackson
Writing about your own life can be a wonderfully fulfilling, healing process. Whether you are drawn to writing poems or prose, shaping and sharing your experience in words can help to make sense of things and offer a chance to reflect on the deeper meaning of your life. This will be an inspiring, supportive few days where you can explore and recreate what’s happened to you in writing, retrieve helpful memories, unearth themes, obsessions and metaphors, as well as work on shape and structure. […click arrow to read more…]
A fabulous opportunity to develop and hone your writing skills, no matter your previous level of experience, and to take time to review your past, present and future in new and uplifting ways.
For booking/further enquiries, contact Fran at Almeji (info@almeji.com)
Tai Chi – Qigong Energy
Oct 11th – 16th 2026 (5 days)
Simon Allen
Deep relaxation, inner peace, grounding, and vitality… Simon will be facilitating a retreat week solely dedicated to Tai Chi and Qigong to enable you to dive deeper. All aspects of human life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual – depend upon our energy levels. This week will focus on helping you to either gain back your depleted energy, or empower you to reach higher levels of it. […click arrow to read more…]
Tai Chi and Qigong is a body mind energy management system that comprises correct breathing techniques, balance and neuromuscular training as well as stress, and emotional management. Tai Chi elicits the relaxation response and balances the autonomic nervous system thus regulating respiration, heart rate, blood pressure and vitality in general.
With regular practice Tai Chi has been shown to increase lung capacity, improve physical posture, cognitive functioning and mental health. Medical research cites that Tai Chi has been observed to improve the quality of life for some people struggling with long Covid, COPD, chronic fatigue, PTSD, depression, and other medical and mental health conditions.
During this week by combining deep rhythmic breathing with slow effortless movements and relaxing your attention into the depths of your body, you can discover a deep sense of peace, connectivity and vitality. Negative energy can be unblocked and released, increasing your stamina and brain functioning, unlocking greater creativity, and giving you improved resilience in high-stress situations.
Tai-chi and Qigong is suitable for all ages, abilities and lifestyles, and Simon’s weeks are open to both complete beginners and those with experience.
Booking/enquiries through Almeji – contact Fran on info@almeji.com / +34 624 26 37 89
Twin Flame Alchemy
Oct 18th-23rd 2026
Lali Devi & Ingela Palmquist
Join us for a transformative retreat designed to help you balance your inner masculine and feminine energies; opening the path to attract your twin flame or elevate your current relationship into a twin flame union. The most important aspect of this journey, however, is to discover our internal twin flame state—a divine union within ourselves and with the Divine. To facilitate this, we will work with and heal wounds that have been carried within us since we were in our mothers’ wombs. […click arrow to read more…]
Each participant will receive personalized guidance based on their Human Design blueprint, detailing the specific wound they carry and the energies needed to heal it. This healing process will be supported by a combination of Grief processing around relationships, Sound healing, Meditation, and Breath work. Yoga or Qigong sessions will be offered to nourish and support the body, mind, and soul throughout the journey.
The retreat is held during a special time when the sun aligns with the frequency of Harmony, providing an additional cosmic support for our practice. To enable a greater expression of your inner genius you will receive information about your unique gift vibration that corresponds to the transcended wound by the end of the retreat.
This retreat is facilitated by Ingela Palmquist and Lali Devi. Lali is specialized in Wellbeing, with training in Yoga, Meditation, and Tantra traditions. Ingela is the founder of a Sound healing academy and is trained in Grief processing and Yoga therapy. Together, they host the podcast Awakening Waves.
For full details and booking/enquiries, see www.awakeningwaves.com/en/twinflameretreat – click here
2027
Yoga, Qigong & Meditation
May 16th-23rd 2027
Davina Huggins
The Embodied Flow retreat is designed to help you return to your own natural rhythm through a gentle blend of Yoga, Meditation & Qigong. Throughout the week you will explore the art of moving with intention and awareness to help you reconnect with the wisdom of your body and discover spaciousness within both stillness and movement. […click arrow to read more…]
Each day starts with a morning Qigong practice followed by sessions of gentle Hatha and Somatic yoga and Meditation. Additional mini workshops -including Breathwork, Mantra, Acupressure and Somatic Dance will offer simple yet powerful tools to help release stagnation, rebalance the nervous system and awaken your inner vitality. There is also space to unwind and simply be.
This retreat is for anyone seeking renewal – whether you are new to these practices or returning to them with fresh curiosity. You will be supported in nurturing your nervous system and discovering the ease that comes when the body, breath and mind flow as one.
Leave feeling grounded and connected to yourself and the world around you in a deeper, more embodied way.
For more information and booking see http://www.lotusfloweryoga.co.uk.
Email: Lotusfloweryoga1111@yahoo.com
Instagram: @lotusfloweryoga1111
Supporting the Immune System with Reflexology and Holistic Health
June 6th-13th 2027
Equilibrio Retreats
As reflexologists, we often work with clients who are experiencing general poor health, falling prey to anything that is ‘going round’ or taking a long time to recover from illness. How can we improve our effectiveness in responding to these clients boosting their immune systems to help them reach their optimum wellbeing? […click arrow to read more…]
This week we will be joined by Special Guest Reflexologist Hagar Basis who will be sharing techniques, including her own unique bi-manual integrated approach to reflexology, to improve the body’s vital immune function, help reduce inflammation and enhance core health. Workshop leaders Jane Bartholomew and Rebecca Heazel will look at how both diet and stress can impact the immune system and offer some tools and tips to improve immune system response.
For more information and to book, see www.equilibrioretreats.com
The Alexander Technique – an Amazing Journey of Self-discovery
SEPT 5th-12th 2027
Richard Brennan & Kecia Chin
“The Alexander Technique is a substantial addition to our very slender resources in personal education.” George Bernard Shaw. Many people think that the Alexander Technique involves improving posture by ‘sitting up straight’. Nothing could be further from the truth. It involves releasing unconscious tension from our body allowing us to move through life with greater ease. It can dramatically help prevent or alleviate backache, arthritis, insomnia, depression as well as a whole range of physical aches and pains that are so common in our society today. As these tensions are released, so are many of the thoughts that hold us back from being who we truly are. Emotions that may have been trapped within our body for decades can gently and safely be released. In this week of Alexander Technique practice, you will find that your confidence and self-esteem, spontaneity, a greater contentment and a deeper love of life naturally grow. […click arrow to read more…]
The Alexander Technique is a method of self-awareness on many levels. It is very simple and can be understood by anyone, yet at the same time it is very profound; It is a way of improving balance, posture and co-ordination. Our bodies are our most precious possession, yet most of the time we give little attention to them, apart from wondering ‘how do I look’; or ‘am I dressed right?’; The human body is, in fact, an amazing anti-gravity mechanism, but most of us unconsciously interfere with the natural working and reflexes to such an extent that more than ten million people in England alone suffer acute backache every year. It is also estimated that many more people will suffer from asthma, insomnia, arthritis, headaches and migraine, all due to stress or excess muscle tension throughout the body. By practising the Alexander Technique you will bring more awareness to yourself, thus finding new ways of moving, reducing the strain placed upon the body.
By using the Alexander Technique you will learn how to move with gravity, instead of against it, thus achieving greater ease of movement which will in turn affect your mental and emotional outlook on life; you will feel calmer, less stressed and therefore have a greater control of your own life.
Supporting the Immune System with Reflexology and Holistic Health
Sept 12th-19th 2027
Equilibrio Retreats
more details to come…