4 nights, 5 days
20 person retreat
Highlights
Gentle Yoga and Restorative sessions to settle the nervous system
Daily Guided Meditation and Prāṇāyāma (breathwork) for steadiness and ease
Guided Reflection and Journalling with simple inquiry
A Midweek Pause: arrive Tuesday lunchtime, settle in with a gentle arrival session
Private finca set in 30 acres of palms, citrus trees and olive groves
Two swimming pools (not heated), gentle and restorative in November
Ample free time to rest, read, swim or wander to the craft village of Níjar
Coastal Outing: a beach walk from Genoveses to San José, with time by the sea
Nourishing vegetarian brunch and dinner, with a welcome dinner on arrival
Airport transfers from Almería included (on designated flights)
Optional massage and Spinal Energetics sessions with Joyce
Led personally by Joyce, in a small group of up to 20
Details
Not all rest is the same. Deep Rest is a five-day pause from being constantly "on," a chance to give your nervous system the kind of rest that sleep and holidays often don't. Set in a peaceful finca surrounded by palms, citrus trees and olive groves in southern Spain, it's a quiet, unhurried space where there is nothing to achieve and nowhere to be. The retreat is inspired by the yogic principle of sthira and sukhā, steadiness and ease. Through gentle yoga, restorative practice, breathwork, meditation, reflection and time in nature, we create the conditions for your body to soften, your mind to quiet and your nervous system to restore its natural balance. You'll leave feeling more rested, more spacious and clearer about what you need, with simple practices to take home. Led personally by Joyce, an experienced teacher, in a small, welcoming group. Open to experienced practitioners and those who are new to yoga, meditation and breathwork alike.
Venue
Finca del Alamo
4.7 ★ 45 Reviews
Enjoy the sun, trees, and poolside calm in our private Andalucian country estate. Choose between six cortjios, all of which have their own private space, access to the shared pool, air conditioning, and cooking facilities. Visit the famous beaches of the Cabo de Gata National Park, hike a Grande Route, ride a quad bike across the Tabernas desert, get a ringside seat at a Spaghetti Western shoot-out. Explore the artisan studios in Nijar and eat tapas on the church square. Or relax with a book and enjoy the birdsong, night skies, and scented air.
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Pool
Garden
Coffee / Tea
Kitchen
Free Parking
Heating
Shower
TV
Accommodation
Twin/Double Room
Private room for 2
$1,200 USD / person
Twin/Double Room
Private room for 1
$1,330 USD total
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All rooms are en-suite twins or doubles. Guests stay in the main house of the finca, with additional rooms in the cortijos, traditional Andalusian guest houses a two-minute walk away, if the group is larger than eight.
Meals
Meals provided
Brunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free
All meals are vegetarian: a nourishing brunch and dinner each day, a welcome dinner on arrival, a simple breakfast on departure day, and an afternoon snack such as hummus and crudités. Vegan and gluten-free options are available if requested in advance. Meals are shared, and alcohol-free at the table.
Testimonials
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Host
Joyce McMiken
London, UK
Joyce is a Scottish-born yoga and meditation teacher. She has spent many years practising and studying in India and holds an MA with Distinction in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS, Uni...
1 language
English
Teaching for 5 days
Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2026
What's Included
Four nights' accommodation in an en-suite room (towels and air conditioning included)
Daily guided meditation
Morning yoga practices
Afternoon restorative yoga, prāṇāyāma and meditation
Guided reflection and journalling sessions
Transfers to and from Almería Airport, to meet designated flights
Welcome dinner on arrival day
Vegetarian brunch and dinner, Wednesday to Friday (vegan and gluten-free options if requested in advance)
Afternoon snack
Simple breakfast on the day of departure
Coastal outing to Genoveses beach, with a walk to San José and return to the finca
Not Included
Flights
Travel insurance (required for all guests, including cover for cancellation and travel disruption)
Airport transfers for flights other than the designated ones (we can help you arrange these)
Any other transport costs not listed above
Optional massage and Spinal Energetics sessions with Joyce
FAQs
Guest requirements
Form will be sent to all participants to complete prior to retreat regrading injuries, health conditions and dietary needs
Guests need to be mobile and able to move around independently, including walking short distances around the finca and on the coastal outing.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.
