"I wish to dance what I am…the non-existent self…that which is not found in my memory." -Min Tanaka (dancer)

"The body is alive together with the earth. Freedom and Love are just words. We need to realise it with the body. -Sometimes when I see you dancing an environment I feel more the river and I feel more the wall or whatever, so it's like you give a body so we can feel the nature. -If you can see the sky beautiful, it's my big pleasure, rather than my own dance. To dance nature towards freedom and love." -Extract from an interview with Min Tanaka

When was the last time you danced to the music of a forest?

Take a few days of retreat to:

Clear your mind through deeper connection with your body and the natural world.

Explore movement, yoga, and meditation every day.

Walk in silence through a peaceful paradise surrounded by natural beauty.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of age, physical condition, or experience level. Movement and yoga are for all.

Each day will include:

movement sessions in nature
meditative hiking
yoga asana sessions
meditation
movement techniques such as Body Weather, Katsugen Undo, Yuki, and others.

Rates include

All meals lovingly prepared in our vegetarian kitchen.

5 nights of accommodation.

Guided meditations.

5 yoga and movement sessions.

1 tea ceremony.

2 satsangs.

Mindful movement workshops.

2 meditative hikes in nature.

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

Conscious Pricing Scale

Casa Cuadrau is a Social Interest Cooperative committed to making its programmes accessible to as many people as possible, whatever their financial situation.

Rates are offered on a scale 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 staying in your van.

Basic Rate: covers the essential costs of the retreat.

Sustainable Rate: fully covers the costs and contributes to the maintenance of the house.

Generous Rate: goes beyond covering costs and helps support assisted rates, new projects, and ongoing social programmes.

We invite you to choose the highest rate you can afford according to your circumstances. This scale is a guide, and you decide the limit.

The house is ecological and sustainable. We offer organic, locally sourced food and care deeply for our team, volunteers, and guests.

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 Programme.

Thank you for supporting this project of transformation and connection!

Rates per person on a scale by room type

We offer flexible rates, with contributions varying according to each person’s financial possibilities. They are based on trust, solidarity, and reciprocity. More information is available in the PRICE RANGE tab.

Rates per person

Type of accommodation
Assisted (15% off)
Basic
Sustainable
Generous
Without accommodation
658,75 €
775 €
875 €
975 €
Shared bedroom
722,50 €
850 €
950 €
1050 €
Double room with shared bathroom
-
890 €
990 €
1090 €
Single room with shared bathroom
-
990 €
1090 €
1190 €
Double room with bathroom
-
1030 €
1130 €
1230 €
Single room with bathroom
-
1180 €
1280 €
1380 €
Double room with daybed and bathroom
-
1065 €
1165 €
1265 €
Single room with daybed and bathroom
-
1215 €
1315 €
1415 €
Suite with terrace double occupancy
-
-
1210 €
1310 €
Suite with terrace single occupancy
-
-
1475 €
1575 €

To reserve your place, only a €300 deposit is required.

At the end of the retreat, a donation space will be opened. Your generosity supports Casa Cuadrau, its team, and other practitioners who may need financial assistance to attend future programmes.

Activities

Mindful movement sessions with Carme Torrent

Daily life is full of wonder when we have the serenity to observe it in silence. Becoming aware that we are part of something larger, perhaps infinite, can be truly mind-expanding.

Life is movement. However subtle or slow, this constant vibration is present in every cell of the Universe. The breathing of the Universe is also present in our bodies. When we look closely at this movement, a beautiful dance in itself, it awakens the same wonder as a child gazing at the sky.

In the movement sessions, we will explore Body Weather, Katsugen Undo, Yuki, and other techniques.

Yoga classes

Yoga classes are suitable for all levels. The sessions are based on the principles of Kashmir Yoga.

In this practice, asanas become special moments in which we sense the calm at the heart of all life. The spaces between postures are dedicated to meditation, giving us time to become familiar with the body’s natural state of absorption and vibration that can arise unexpectedly.

We will explore the body exactly as it is in each moment, including any emptiness, tension, or reaction we may feel. Deep listening becomes the guiding principle, without expectation.

Meditative Hiking

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

Through experience, meditative hiking helps us understand our deep connection with nature. With every step and every breath, we realise that the energy within us is the same as the energy outside us.

Nature is our greatest teacher. Silence and deep listening help us enrich everything it has to offer.

There will be two 2-3 hour meditative walks in nature to awaken the senses and develop mindfulness, including forest bathing and creative activities.

One day will be devoted to a half-day meditative hike, leaving after breakfast and returning in time for a gentle yoga class. It is a beautiful chance to enjoy Ordesa National Park and the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UNESCO Global Geopark.

Meditation & Satsang

Meditation

Daily morning meditation offers the best possible start to the day.

We use simple, accessible techniques you can continue at home. Universal points of focus include posture, breathing, bodily sensations, sounds, and more.

Satsang

In Sanskrit, Sat means truth and Sang means group or community. Satsang is a gathering to share concerns, questions, and our deepest insights. It is also a time to meditate together, contemplate nature, and sing meditative songs or mantras.

Joyful Silence & Electronic Detox

Joyful Silence

Every day, from the end of satsang or free time until after lunch the next day, Casa Cuadrau holds a joyful and peaceful silence. This deep silence is healing, calming the mind and helping us find peace within ourselves while listening more attentively. Sleep becomes more restful, and the following day we return to asana practice, meditation, and other activities with greater clarity.

Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed in silence as mindful eating. By taking part in this shared silence, we support one another’s practice.

In the afternoon, we return to mindful speaking and deep listening, allowing for more authentic connection.

Electronic Detox

Internet service is not provided in order to preserve the retreat atmosphere and help you fully enjoy contact with nature.

On arrival, you will be asked to switch off your mobile phone and all electronic devices and embrace a digital detox.

Before arriving, please let family, friends, and colleagues know that you will be unavailable during your stay.

Tea Ceremony

A silent moment to connect with nature, yourself, and the group.

The tea leaf is considered a medicinal plant for both body and soul. The tea ceremony is an ancient practice in many cultures and reminds us that separation from nature is not real. Tea is a dialogue between nature and humankind.

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 ends with a Tea Ceremony, a closing circle, and brunch at 11:30 am.
Departure is usually between 12:30 and 13:00.

Karma Yoga

Karma means action, and Yoga means union or integration.

Together, we are invited to discover that even the simplest task can become a mindfulness practice.

Karma Yoga is the practice of acting with full awareness and attention, skilfully and harmoniously, without attachment to results. The value lies not in achievement, but in the quality of presence brought to each gesture. Washing dishes, chopping vegetables, arranging meditation blankets, tending the garden: each action becomes a chance to fully inhabit the present moment.

During the retreat, we practice together for about one hour each day. It is an invitation to bring the principles of yoga beyond the mat while caring for our shared spaces: the kitchen, common areas, and garden.

A simple, profound, and voluntary practice.

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