Yoga holiday Retreat
Immerse yourself into a 4 day Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat,
focusing on balancing the 3 Doshas
Dates: 2.-5. July 2026
with Susanna Bologna and Johanna Hellinger
at the Olive Branch, El Chorro, South Spain
Learn more about the Tendencies of mind and body according to Ayurveda and how you can balance them through Yoga, mindfulness, food and movement.
Susanna Bologna and Johanna Hellinger will guide you through a Dosha balancing practise for each Dosha over the period of 4 days.
Our practise will include:
Dynamic Morning & Evening Yoga classes
Movement practises & Group work
Meals to balance the Ayurvedic Doshas
Conscious breathwork
Mudras
Sharing circles
Practises in this Retreat will be collective, with the intention of creating a safe and grounded space for each participant to connect fully with themselves and with others in their most essential and integrated form.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
3 x nights accommodation in shared room / shared bathroom or single accomodation with on suite bathroom
Yoga lessons (including Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga)
Movement, Somatic & Myofascial Release practises
Daily afternoon activities aligned with the topic of the day
3x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner - all meals are vegetarian, freshly prepared, nutritious and delicious.
(Please get in touch for any food allergies or restrictions)
Booking OPTIONS & INVESTMENT:
EARLY BIRD OPTIONS UNTIL 26. April 2026 below
Full Pre-payment at time of booking, remaining fee to be paid in cash on arrival.
Payment options:
Bank transfer: (Johanna Hellinger)
IBAN: PT50 0193 0000 1050 4607 8126 9
BIC/SWIFT: CTTVPTPL
MbWAY (Portugal only): 00351/910/166898 (Johanna Hellinger)
Revolut: revolut.me/
CANCELLATION POLICY
No refund for cancellations after 5th May 2026, exception of cancellation of the Retreat
PROGRAMME **
Thursday, 5th AUGUST
15:00 check-in
16:00 Free time (walk)
17:00 Opening & Introduction
20:00 Dinner
Friday, 2nd july
07:30 Dynamic Morning practise (Vinyasa) for Pitta
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop
13:00 Lunch (free time)
16:00 Afternoon activity
18.30 Gentle Yoga
20:00 Dinner
Saturday, 7th august
07:30 Dynamic Morning practise (Hatha) for Vata
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop
13:00 Lunch (free time)
16:00 Afternoon activity
18.30 Yoga (gentle)
20:00 Dinner
Sunday, 9th august
07:30 Dynamic Morning practise (Vinyasa) for Kapha
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop, activity
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Closing Sharing circle & Check-out
* Our Programme might vary slightly - depending on group dynamics and weather conditions.
*Max. capacity limited to 15 participants.
Get in touch for bookings or additional information
The venue - Olive Branch
The Olive Branch El Chorro is a bustling guesthouse with varied accommodation to suit all your needs. We are situated at the base of Las Encantadas crag, just 10 minutes walk from El Chorro village and close to the Parque Natural of Andalucia. Our rustic property and garden are typical of the area, giving it lots of character and creating a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere for our guests. In the Winter climbing season we are a busy, bustling, hostal style house, and in the Summer If you are looking for a quiet, tranquil retreat away from it all then our accommodation in El Chorro is perfect. The Olive Branch guesthouse is ideally situated within easy walking distance of one of the world’s premier climbing destinations in El Chorro. Our affordable accommodation, starting at just €10 per person and only 45 mins train ride from Málaga is perfectly suited to those who enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. The most popular activities include: climbing, walking, mountain biking and back-packing, but with mountains and lakes all around, the possibilities are endless.
Address: LOS ROMERALES, EL CHORRO, ALORA, MALAGA, SPAIN
Accomodation & Rates
Ensuite room single - private bathroom
700 EUR per person - all included (3 meals per day and all practises)
EARLY BIRD until 26th April - 670 EUR
Twin room - shared bathroom
600 EUR per Person - all included (3 meals per day and all practises)
EARLY BIRD until 26th April - 570 EUR
OTHER OPTIONS:
Shared Apartment - sleeps 4
510EUR per Person - all included (3 meals per day and all practises)
EARLY BIRD until 26th April - 480 EUR
Shared Cottage - sleeps 6
480EUR per Person - all included (3 meals per day and all practises)
EARLY BIRD until 26th April - 450 EUR
Your hosts & teachers
JOHANNA HELLINGER
Johanna is an E-RYT 500 certified Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and is working as a Yoga teacher and Thai Massage Therapist since 2015.
She lives in Portugal since 2014 and teaches Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga integrated with Myofascial Release techniques, Qi Gong and mindfulness meditation. Her teachings are based on Hatha Yoga, Tao and Buddhist Philosophy, Anatomy, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Since 2022 she also provides continuing education for Yoga teachers based on Yin Yoga, TCM and the practise of self myofascial release with the Roll Model Method. She is leading yoga teacher trainings in Portugal and Spain with La Casa Shambala since 2024 where she teaches Asana Clinics, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ayurveda and Teaching Methodology.
Johanna is passionate to share her experience with people that want to create a change in their life, are open to learn and continuously improve their self awareness. When she is not teaching or training you can find her out in nature, surfing, walking her dog or working on her land to build a sustainable Permaculture Farm with her partner.
SUSANNA BOLOGNA
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Relax with a Thai Massage with Johanna or Susanna
Take a walk around the area - hiking option: Caminito del Rey
Mountain biking
Rest or connect with others in the cosy living room space of 4 ventos.
Prepare for your Retreat
Yoga classes
Please bring comfortable clothing and layers
Bring your own blanket for relaxation and/or a warm jacket as mornings and evenings can be cool.
Mats are provided but you are welcome to bring your own yoga mat and equipment.
Don't forget:
• Comfortable shoes you can hike with, house shoes / socks
• A small backpack
• rain jacket, umbrella in case of rain
How to get there?
Public transport
From Malaga
By car
From Malaga its a 45min drive to the venue.
If you come with your own car, please let us know if you would like to carshare with other participants, traveling from Lisbon. We will be happy to connect you!