Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is an invitation to slow down, step into nature with ease, and awaken the senses through mindful presence.

During this special retreat, you are invited to restore your energy and reconnect with your inner voice over a few days in the Pyrenees Mountains.

These days are designed to help you:

Support well-being and inner balance through simple practices of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness.
Reconnect with nature, its cycles, and the harmony it reflects.
Relax and release the urge to control, rush, or constantly do.

The practice of shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, began in Japan in the 1980s as an ecological response to technological expansion, encouraging people to return to nature. Since the 1990s, science has confirmed its benefits, including lower blood pressure and cortisol levels, better concentration and memory, and immune support through phytoncides released by trees and plants.

The effects of time spent among trees, open sky, and birdsong can last for hours afterward. In our retreats, where forest bathing is a core practice, we believe these benefits can extend far beyond the stay itself.

Who is this retreat for?

It is open to everyone, regardless of age, physical condition, or experience level. The practices offered are designed for all bodies and all people.

Throughout the retreat, we will explore:

yoga asanas,
pranayama and breathing exercises,
meditation,
art and creativity sessions,
meditative hiking,
mindfulness techniques.

Rates include

All meals prepared with love in the vegetarian kitchen.
5 nights of accommodation.
Guided meditations and mindfulness techniques.
5 yoga and movement sessions.
1 tea ceremony.
2 satsangs.
1 art & creativity session.
1 guided relaxation.
Electronic detox during your stay.
1 meditative hike in nature and 1 forest bath.
2 long half-day hikes in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.
All taxes, public liability insurance, and accident insurance for hiking and yoga activities.

Not included

Transportation

Casa Cuadrau is a Social Interest Cooperative, and its programmes are designed to be accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of financial situation.

The pricing system is based on trust, solidarity, and reciprocity:

Assisted Rate: For those who need financial support, such as unemployed people, retirees, and students. Available for shared dormitory accommodation or in your van.
Basic Rate: Covers the essential costs of the retreat.
Sustainable Rate: Fully covers the costs and helps maintain the facilities.
Generous Rate: Covers the costs and also supports assisted rates, new projects in the house, and ongoing social programmes.

Guests are invited to choose the highest rate they can afford. This scale is a reference, and each person sets their own limit.

The house is ecological and sustainable, with organic and locally sourced food. Great care is taken of the team, volunteers, and visitors.

Booking: €300 deposit. The remaining balance is paid at the end of the retreat by card or cash.

Alternatives: Donations or Karma Yoga | Long Stay Program ().

Thank you for supporting this project of transformation and connection.

Rates per person by room type

We offer variable contribution levels based on each person’s financial possibilities. These rates are grounded in trust, solidarity, and reciprocity.

Without accommodation: Assisted (15% off) €658.75, Basic €775, Sustainable €875, Generous €975
Shared bedroom: Assisted (15% off) €722.50, Basic €850, Sustainable €950, Generous €1050
Double room with shared bathroom: Basic €890, Sustainable €990, Generous €1090
Single room with shared bathroom: Basic €990, Sustainable €1090, Generous €1190
Double room with bathroom: Basic €1030, Sustainable €1130, Generous €1230
Single room with bathroom: Basic €1180, Sustainable €1280, Generous €1380
Double room with daybed and bathroom: Basic €1065, Sustainable €1165, Generous €1265
Single room with daybed and bathroom: Basic €1215, Sustainable €1315, Generous €1415
Suite with terrace, double occupancy: Sustainable €1210, Generous €1310
Suite with terrace, single occupancy: Sustainable €1475, Generous €1575

A €300 deposit is all that is needed to reserve your place.

At the end of the retreat, there will be space for donations. Your generosity supports Casa Cuadrau, its team, and fellow practitioners who may need financial assistance to join future programmes.

Activities

Yoga and Movement Classes

Yoga asana classes are open to all levels. Each session blends elements and exercises from Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, and movement.

There is one yoga class each day, with progressive sequencing and variations adapted to different levels and individual limitations.

On the day of the long hike in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, the day ends with a gentle Yin Yoga session and guided deep relaxation.

Meditative Hiking

Meditative walks and longer hikes are an essential part of the retreat and are accessible to everyone.

They help us experience our deep connection with nature, step by step and breath by breath. Silence and deep listening enrich the journey, while nature becomes our greatest teacher.

There will be two 2–3 hour meditative walks in nature, including forest bathing and creative activities to open the senses and deepen mindfulness.

One day includes a half-day meditative hike, leaving after breakfast and returning for a gentle yoga class. This offers a beautiful opportunity to enjoy Ordesa National Park and the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UNESCO Global Geopark.

Meditation & Satsang

Meditation

Daily morning meditation offers a peaceful way to begin the day.

The techniques are simple and easy to continue at home, using universal points of focus such as posture, breathing, bodily sensations, and sound.

Satsang

In Sanskrit, Sat means truth and Sang means group or community. Satsang is a gathering to share questions, concerns, and deeper insights, while also meditating together, contemplating nature, and singing meditative songs or mantras.

Joyful Silence & Electronic Detox

Joyful Silence

Each day, from the end of satsang or free time until after lunch the next day, Casa Cuadrau holds a joyful silence. This deep silence is healing, calming the mind, easing the heart, and allowing for more attentive listening. It also supports restful sleep and brings mental clarity to the next day’s yoga, meditation, and other activities.

Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed mindfully in silence, as part of mindful eating. In the afternoon, mindful speaking and deep listening create space for more authentic connection.

Electronic Detox

Internet service is not provided, so the retreat atmosphere remains protected and contact with nature can be fully experienced.

Upon arrival, guests are asked to switch off mobile phones and all electronic devices and enjoy a digital detox. Before arriving, please let family, friends, and colleagues know you will be unavailable during your stay.

Tea Ceremony

This quiet moment invites connection with nature, with yourself, and with the group.

The tea leaf is seen as a medicinal plant for body and soul, and the ceremony serves as a reminder that our bond with nature is real and alive.

Art & Creativity

During the week, planned activities will awaken creativity through connection with nature and with ourselves.

We will explore art through dance, painting, and writing, creating space to feel, listen, and discover ourselves more deeply.

Silence, calm, and awakened senses make it easier to connect with creative power. These practices encourage intuition, self-discovery, and presence without judgement.

Sample Schedule

Tuesday

15:30–16:30 Check-in
17:00 Yoga & Orientation
19:30 Dinner
21:00 Opening

Wednesday & Friday

6:30 Wake-up
7:00 Meditation
8:00 Light Breakfast
9:00 Meditative hike
10:30 Yoga / Meditative hike
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Karma Yoga
14:30 Free Time
16:30 Yoga / Creative Activity
18:30 Free Time
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Satsang / Lazy night
22:00 Rest

Thursday & Saturday

6:30 Wake-up
7:00 Meditation
8:00 Light Breakfast
9:00 Meditative trekking with picnic in nature
16:30 Return Home
17:00 Yoga & Relax
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Lazy night
22:00 Rest

Sunday

The retreat closes with a tea

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