Yoga asana classes are for all levels of practice. Yoga classes are progressive, variations are always offered for different levels of practice and particular limitations.

Some sessions combine principles Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa and movement and mobility exercises. After the long hike, a Yin Yoga session will be offered. It is a gentle, therapeutic and meditative yoga, in which the main objective is to relax physically and mentally and let go of the self-demandingness and the need for control.

Meditative walks and hikes are esencial practices in our retreats. They are very simple and accesible for everyone.

They help us to understand, through experience, our deep connection with nature. It makes us notice in each step and in each breath, that the energy that exist inside us it is just the same as the energy that exists out there.

Nature is our greatest teacher. Silence and deep listening helps us enrich the experience She offers.

There will be a daily 90 minute meditative walk and time in nature to do meditative exercise such as Qigong or gentle yoga movements, opening the senses and developing mindfulness.

One day will be dedicated to meditative hiking, starting just after breakfast and coming back for a gentle yoga session. It is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the wonders of the the Ordesa National Park and the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UNESCO Global Geopark.

Everyday there will be guided meditation sessions after the yoga class.

We practice simple techniques that are easy to carry on at home. We use universal elements to all of us as concentration objects, such as the breath, the body sensations, sounds, etc.

The Biodynamic agriculture respects the environment and its task is to heal the earth and produce healthy and full of life food.

With Biodynamic methods, we grow to feed the whole human being in all its aspects, physical, emotional and spiritual.

Once on the table, the techniques and materials that we consciously use in the kitchen can help us to ensure that food retains most of its potential, both in terms of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants, as well as its vitality.

The cuisine that we propose is based on natural products free of all residues, both agrochemicals and other products that can harm our health, both physical and emotional.

It is very important that when transforming food we take great care in the cooking techniques and take care of the materials that we use, so that the ingredients retain most of their potential, both in terms of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants, as well as their ability to give us life, their vitality.

To achieve this, we use cooking techniques that respect the raw materials we use and, above all, we understand the complex and interesting biochemistry of our organism when it comes to taking advantage of the nutrients in our food.

You will learn:

• how to cook for your health
• food compatibility
• digestive physicochemicals
• basic concepts of conscious eating
• menu design

About Julio Arroyo

Biodynamic farmer, with more than 30 years of experience in farm management using biodynamic methods.

From 1988 to 2010, he developed one of the first initiatives in the area following this work methodology at Finca Rio Pradillo in Madrid. During these years, he has carried out the start-up of the farm and its productive sustainability.

He has collaborated in the start-up of other biodynamic farms in Cantabria, Asturias, Extremadura and Madrid. He is part of the Biodynamic Agriculture Association of Spain.

For the past 5 years he has been the head of the kitchen at the Zuhaizpe Vital Health Centre, carrying out a careful task of transforming food, trying to preserve its nutritional and vital properties, in order to go from cooking to health.

At the same time he offers training for several well-known and established companies in the organic sector.

Currently, and for the past 14 years, he has been working as a trainer in Biodynamic Agriculture and as an advisor for the conversion and management of farms according to this methodology.

As a trainer he has started a permanent training course in Biodynamic Agriculture for professionals, technicians and students in various places of Spain. In recent years he has given training for the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Schools of Manresa, Madrid and Lleida, as well as other smaller courses or private organisations.

As an advisor he works for producers or companies interested in adapting their farms and production models to biodynamic methods.

A moment of silence to connect with nature, with yourself and with the group. Sharing a bowl of “living tea” we deepen all the richness that dwells in “the way of tea” (Cha Dao).

We give ourselves the opportunity to make from something ordinary something extraordinary and full of meaning.

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

Karma Yoga is Yoga in action = finding skillfulness and integration in any action.

We bring the principles of Yoga in everything we do. We invite you to practice Karma Yoga by helping us with simple tasks of the house as fetching water from the fountain, chopping vegetables, drying dishes, etc.

We believe that true health is everything we do to bring harmony to the physical body, mind, heart and to all the beings around us: WELL-BEING.

Your stay at Casa Cuadrau is a perfect opportunity to practice a mindful and respectful living with yourself and the environment.

Coming to our home for a few days is also giving you the opportunity to live in an Ecological and Sustainable House. You will be able to learn or deepen practices that help you cultivate a greater connection with Nature, our great teacher, and enjoy the wonders of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park and the UNESCO Sobrarbe-Pirineos Geopark.

We are part of the Spanish Ecotourism Association “Soy Ecoturista“ and our activities inside and outside the house are aligned with sustainable, mindful and respectful tourism, offering experiences to contribute to local development and the conservation of the geodiversity and biodiversity of the territory.