IRATI FOREST · YOGA · FOREST BATHING
Retreat Details
Meditation, pranayama & yoga
Cuisine: Vegetarian & Ayurvedic
Level: All levels welcome
Insurance: Accident & liability
Transport: Not included
Mindful nature walks
Yoga Nidra
Satsang: conscious sharing
Drum healing
Gong BathThe Spring Equinox: A Fresh Start in Green Spain
March marks the moment of perfect balance. As the sun crosses the celestial equator, the Navarre Pyrenees transform into a vibrant landscape of life. This Spring Hiking & Yoga Holiday (March 27–29) is your chance to mirror that natural renewal. If you’ve spent the winter feeling exhausted or disconnected, this weekend is designed to help you “bloom” alongside the forest.
Led by a Psychologist and Yogi with 40 years of yoga and meditation practice, we offer a safe, premium space to bridge the gap between mental exhaustion and physical vitality. Here, we don’t just walk; we move with purpose, shedding the layers of the past season.
Why this Hiking & Yoga Holiday is Unique
- Hiking in the Irati Forest: Explore the second-largest beech and fir forest in Europe. Our mindful hikes are designed to lower cortisol levels and ground your energy through the “Shinrin-yoku” (Forest Bathing) method.
- The Palace Retreat: Your home is a 13th-century Palace, Casa Marterena. Experience the quiet authority of ancient stone walls, offering a level of comfort and history that urban hotels cannot match.
- Equinox Alignment: Yoga sessions specifically tailored to the Hatha and Kundalini traditions to balance the nervous system and awaken the dormant energy of the spine.
- Professional Insight: Beyond the yoga mat, our psychological workshops provide practical tools to help you manage your agenda and reclaim your health in your daily life.
- Ayurvedic Renewal: Full board featuring organic, vegetarian cuisine from our local garden—light, detoxifying, and deeply nourishing.
Retreat Essentials
| Concept | Detail |
| Dates | March 27 – 29, 2026 |
| Focus | Hiking, Renewal & Emotional Balance |
| Cuisine | Organic Vegetarian (Ayurvedic principles) |
| Level | All levels (Small, intimate groups) |
| Location | Arrieta, Navarra (Spanish Pyrenees) |
A Setting that Inspires Renewal
Held in Arrieta, a small mountain village in the Navarre Pyrenees, surrounded by forests awakening in spring. Silence, fresh air and calm create the perfect frame for authentic practice.
Nearby lies the Irati Forest, one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved beech-fir forests—ideal for mindful walks and forest bathing.
Benefits
- Inner rebirth: release winter tension and blockages
- Nature connection: meditative walks in Pyrenean woods
- Calm & clarity: guided meditation and Yoga Nidra
- Renewed energy: yoga, pranayama and gong bath
- Whole-person wellbeing: tailored practices for all levels
Sample Daily Rhythm
07:30 Meditation & Yoga
09:30 Nourishing breakfast
10:00 Mindfulness & forest walk
13:30 Ayurvedic vegetarian lunch
14:30 Rest & free time
16:00 Pranayama, deep relaxation & healing
20:00 Restorative dinner
21:15 Gong Bath or drum healing
22:00 Silence & restorative sleep
Stay & Food
Single, twin or shared rooms in a restored 13th-century medieval building. Private or shared bathrooms depending on the option.
Vegetarian, Ayurveda-inspired cuisine with local organic produce. All meals included, plus herbal teas throughout the day.
What’s Included
Accommodation · Hatha Yoga, Pranayama & guided meditation · Yoga Nidra · Gong Bath & drum healing · Mindful nature walks · Full-board vegetarian meals · Teas all day · Accident & liability insurance
Reviews & Experiences from Our Guests
Honest words from guests who joined our Spring Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the Pyrenees — calm, clarity and energy that carry into daily life.
“Exactly what I needed to reset. The forest, the gentle guidance and the silence gave me space to breathe and begin again.”
“Irati is spellbinding. Yoga among the trees and the Gong Bath left me deeply calm yet energised.”
“Thoughtful hosting, beautiful food and practices for all levels. I returned home lighter and clearer.”
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Key answers about our Spring Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the Pyrenees.
What language are the sessions in?
Spanish, with support in English or French
We mainly guide in Spanish and offer one-to-one support in English or French if needed.
Do I need prior experience?
No, all levels welcome
Practices include gentle options for beginners and deeper variations for regular practitioners.
Can I come on my own?
Yes — most people do
A warm, respectful atmosphere makes it easy to relax and connect.
Vegan or gluten-free meals?
Yes, with advance notice
We adapt menus to your needs. Please mention it when booking.
How do I get there?
By car, plane or bus (pickup included)
Set “Centro de Retiros de Yoga y Meditación Pirineo, Arrieta” on Google Maps. Pamplona airport and buses to Camping Espinal; we’ll pick you up.
Stress-Free Travel to the Valleys
We coordinate your arrival to ensure the “Green Spain” experience starts the moment you land:
- Public Transport: Travel to Pamplona International Bus Station. From there, take the local bus toward Espinal.
- Free Pickup: We provide a complimentary pickup service from the Espinal stop to bring you directly to the Palace.
- Airport Access: Easy connections from Biarritz (BIQ) and Bilbao (BIO). We recommend these airports for international travelers.
- Car-Sharing: Join our private WhatsApp group for guests to organize shared rides from nearby cities.
Is it time to shed the winter weight and move forward? Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a high-end, personalized experience guided by a professional psychologist.
Give yourself the gift of a new season. Reserve your place now and discover the life-changing power of silence and nature in the Pyrenees.
Enquiries & Bookings: ? +34 660 488 550 | ✉️ info@retiropirineos.com
Book Your Place
Limited places—spring dates sell out quickly.
- Single room with private bathroom
- Shared twin with private bathroom
- Shared room with corridor bathroom
- Mixed triple with corridor bathroom
Quick facts: 3 days · Full board · Instalments or Bizum (info@retiropirineos.com) · Quick bookings: +34 660 488 550
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