It was our first retreat ever. It turned out to be perfect—a balanced combination of physical and mental effort and fun. All the activities are merely ingredients, but it all adds up to answers to some questions you didn’t realize you had in the first place. This helicopter view shows where you’re coming from and what to do if you want to…

Everything! Susana is a great Yoga teacher. Yvonne and Jim are fantastic. They complement each other and do everything to make you feel comfortable. The places we go to for practice are spectacular. Even the other guests were great! Laetitia

Your hosts Yvonne and Jim are two of the most beautiful people I have ever met. The Casa Sonata is a beautiful villa with well-kept grounds. I had the privilege of staying in their new Luna tent on the grounds, and it was amazing—I highly recommend it. Susana, the yoga teacher, is fantastic and can teach people of all levels. Yvonne also…

It was a nice combination of yoga, Qi Gong, and meditation exercises in lovely surroundings—a good place for recovery and rest. And great for animal lovers! It was a lovely week. Jim and Yvonne are so kind; I felt at home. I enjoyed it very much. I loved the yoga outside and on the beach. Susanna is a very good teacher. The Tai…

I could not have picked a better place to recharge myself both mentally and physically. Yvonne and Jim are very warm, enthusiastic, welcoming hosts. Susana is a delightful teacher. I loved their home and pets as well as the countryside, which is very peaceful. Phil

When I arrived, I was unsure of the location of this retreat and the fact that the accommodation was in the owners’ house, but I soon realized that once the gate was closed, this was an amazing place. You soon forgot that the retreat was in a small street with other houses. Once the gate was closed, it felt like you…

The Casa Sonada is a perfect sanctuary, tucked away in the mountains behind Alicante. .Jim and Yvonne have curated the most supportive yet gently challenging holistic experience. The Yoga and Tai Chi are very well delivered by qualified teachers, and the mindfulness and meditation activities are ideal for completing the circle. Every guest seems to leave with an inner calm and…

“Yvonne and James are great hosts and very professional. The retreat is the perfect break away to practice meditation, Qi Gong, and Yoga in a lovely and quiet environment surrounded by sea and mountains. I could learn, thanks to Yvonne, the basics of Qi Gong. Susanna is a great Yoga teacher, and James organizes very helpful workshops on mindfulness. I especially enjoyed…