Course Leader, Jayney Goddard writes:
“Aside from all the incredible gourmet, plant-based organic food, smoothies and juices we share with you on this retreat, we also know that activity is intrinsic to our health and wellbeing – on every level, mental, emotional and spiritual. During my retreats my guests can choose from a variety of activities, suitable to every level of fitness and capability. You have the option of getting involved with all – or none – of the following – just depending on how active you want your break to be.
Here are just a few of the wonderful array of activities we have on offer on the Younger By The Day™ retreats:
“Aside from all the incredible gourmet, plant-based organic food, smoothies and juices we share with you on this retreat, we also know that activity is intrinsic to our health and wellbeing – on every level, mental, emotional and spiritual. During my retreats my guests can choose from a variety of activities, suitable to every level of fitness and capability. You have the option of getting involved with all – or none – of the following – just depending on how active you want your break to be.
Here are just a few of the wonderful array of activities we have on offer on the Younger By The Day™ retreats:
Optional Yoga classes - our yoga facilities are set within the impressive luxury villa Cortijo Las Salinas. The perfect venue for a yoga retreat, nestled within a land of olive trees, deep blue skies and white washed villages.
Whether you are a fully fledged practitioner or always wanted to try yoga we have optional classes for you. These are specially tailored so that you can work at your own pace - challenging you just enough, but ensuring that you don't over-stretch. We are particularly experienced at working with people who have mobility challenges, including arthritis, (OA and RA), MS, Ankylosing Spondylitis and we love to see the incredible progress that our guests make each day.
Whether you are a fully fledged practitioner or always wanted to try yoga we have optional classes for you. These are specially tailored so that you can work at your own pace - challenging you just enough, but ensuring that you don't over-stretch. We are particularly experienced at working with people who have mobility challenges, including arthritis, (OA and RA), MS, Ankylosing Spondylitis and we love to see the incredible progress that our guests make each day.
Our beautiful yoga classes are taught by Steffi Goddard; Artist, Yoga Teacher and Reiki Healer
Steffi has spent her professional life as a successful artist and art teacher, working on many community and schools projects, teaching children and aldults of all ages to experience the joy of painting, including working with Down Syndrome and Aspergers.
She also has an impressive list of collectors worlwide and regularly exhibits her work in galleries in England and Spain.
Steffi has practiced yoga all her life, and is a qualified yoga teacher and Reiki healer. Her dream was to open a retreat in Spain where she could bring together individuals for art and yoga and for other professional teachers to do the same.
Steffi has spent her professional life as a successful artist and art teacher, working on many community and schools projects, teaching children and aldults of all ages to experience the joy of painting, including working with Down Syndrome and Aspergers.
She also has an impressive list of collectors worlwide and regularly exhibits her work in galleries in England and Spain.
Steffi has practiced yoga all her life, and is a qualified yoga teacher and Reiki healer. Her dream was to open a retreat in Spain where she could bring together individuals for art and yoga and for other professional teachers to do the same.
Bespoke 'Treatment Journeys' at Younger By The Day ™ retreats with world leading therapists
Speciality Treatment Journeys can last from 1-3hrs and may incorporate Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Chakra Balancing, Reiki, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi, Auricular Therapy and Holistic Facial Therapy.
Your consultation will reveal the Ayuvedic disciplines that will benefit your personality traits ensuring a divine treatment Journey that will leave you peaceful, balanced and with a wonderful sense of wellbeing. Your lifestyle analysis will ensure you appreciate what your body needs and the mentoring from your therapist will leave you in no doubt that her experience will lead you to ultimate health and a positive state of mind.
You will receive a full consultation which will ensure that you receive a set of treatments that take into consideration your own needs and desires - so that you can be sure that you are doing everything possible to look after yourself on the inside and outside during your retreat. You are truly held in gifted hands that will take the greatest care of you.
Speciality Treatment Journeys can last from 1-3hrs and may incorporate Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Chakra Balancing, Reiki, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi, Auricular Therapy and Holistic Facial Therapy.
Your consultation will reveal the Ayuvedic disciplines that will benefit your personality traits ensuring a divine treatment Journey that will leave you peaceful, balanced and with a wonderful sense of wellbeing. Your lifestyle analysis will ensure you appreciate what your body needs and the mentoring from your therapist will leave you in no doubt that her experience will lead you to ultimate health and a positive state of mind.
You will receive a full consultation which will ensure that you receive a set of treatments that take into consideration your own needs and desires - so that you can be sure that you are doing everything possible to look after yourself on the inside and outside during your retreat. You are truly held in gifted hands that will take the greatest care of you.
Walking – we have several walking routes available – which range from the gentle to the more challenging. One of the most popular walks starts at the Villa, making your way down to the gently babbling river below the Cortijo las Salinas.
You can then choose to simply sit and absorb the beauty of the nature surrounding you, being transported into reveries of delight, provoked by the cool clean waters, bird song and gentle warm breeze. Or, if you feel like being more active you can walk with us down stream in the river (it’s not deep – so perfectly safe) to the natural pool and waterfall where you can swim and play – recapturing those precious childhood memories of a time when everything was a fresh, exciting adventure.
You can then choose to simply sit and absorb the beauty of the nature surrounding you, being transported into reveries of delight, provoked by the cool clean waters, bird song and gentle warm breeze. Or, if you feel like being more active you can walk with us down stream in the river (it’s not deep – so perfectly safe) to the natural pool and waterfall where you can swim and play – recapturing those precious childhood memories of a time when everything was a fresh, exciting adventure.
Meditation – calming our minds and becoming ‘mindful’ has enormous health benefits – mentally, emotionally and physically.
On our retreats Jayney Goddard teaches a number of beautiful guided meditations and she will also share with you much of the information that she learned when at Harvard Medical School, studying with Dr Herbert Benson at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine.
Dr Herbert Benson is considered to be the ‘father’ of Mind/Body Medicine and he pioneered a particular type of meditation called 'The Relaxation Response'.
This easy to learn (and even easier to do) meditation practice has been shown to help us become more resilient to stress – which helps us to cope more easily when life throws us the odd 'curve ball'.
On our retreats Jayney Goddard teaches a number of beautiful guided meditations and she will also share with you much of the information that she learned when at Harvard Medical School, studying with Dr Herbert Benson at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine.
Dr Herbert Benson is considered to be the ‘father’ of Mind/Body Medicine and he pioneered a particular type of meditation called 'The Relaxation Response'.
This easy to learn (and even easier to do) meditation practice has been shown to help us become more resilient to stress – which helps us to cope more easily when life throws us the odd 'curve ball'.
In addition to improved coping abilities (resilience), 'The Relaxation Response' has been shown to normalise blood pressure and cardio-vascular function, reduce our experience of pain, balance hormonal function, reduce inflammation and improve our mental/emotional state by reducing anxiety and improving feelings of wellbeing and happiness.
Additionally, this meditation technique has been shown to 'rewire' the brain, changing it physically, and helping us to grow new neural connections - which in turn leads to us becoming more resilient under stressors - so that we aren't on 'red alert' all the time.
Last but not least - the meditation techniques Jayney Goddard teaches on this retreat have been proven to provide a tangible anti-ageing effect - helping to 'rewind our body clock' and actually making us younger 'biologically'.
Additionally, this meditation technique has been shown to 'rewire' the brain, changing it physically, and helping us to grow new neural connections - which in turn leads to us becoming more resilient under stressors - so that we aren't on 'red alert' all the time.
Last but not least - the meditation techniques Jayney Goddard teaches on this retreat have been proven to provide a tangible anti-ageing effect - helping to 'rewind our body clock' and actually making us younger 'biologically'.
Reiki in Japanese script
Reiki healing - Reiki is an ancient Japanese hands-on healing system which works on every level of our being.
It is a holistic way of helping to support physical, mental and emotional ailments such as stress,
back pain, insomnia, anxiety and much, much more.
Reiki can help to calm you, help you process emotional issues more easily and help you feel deeply connected to your inner-self, nature and your surroundings.
It is a holistic way of helping to support physical, mental and emotional ailments such as stress,
back pain, insomnia, anxiety and much, much more.
Reiki can help to calm you, help you process emotional issues more easily and help you feel deeply connected to your inner-self, nature and your surroundings.
Optional Art Classes – Gently guided by the Cortijo Las Salinas co-owner, Steffi Goddard, you can opt to get involved in classes – suited to every level – whether or not you’ve painted, drawn, pastelled or charcoled before!
Steffi is a renowned artist and respected teacher. Steffi is adept at using art as a healing tool and offers a variety of exciting classes – some of which will incorporate meditation and visualization to really get those creative juices flowing.
You have the option of painting with Steffi in her fully equipped studio – or combine it with a meditation and art session – these always have surprising and exciting results!
Steffi is a renowned artist and respected teacher. Steffi is adept at using art as a healing tool and offers a variety of exciting classes – some of which will incorporate meditation and visualization to really get those creative juices flowing.
You have the option of painting with Steffi in her fully equipped studio – or combine it with a meditation and art session – these always have surprising and exciting results!
Laughter yoga - the most fun you can have with your clothes on - and we mean it!
This incredible class provides you with the best aerobic workout - and you won't even know that you are exercising at all - and you don't have to do any bendy positions!
Benefits Of Laughter Yoga
This incredible class provides you with the best aerobic workout - and you won't even know that you are exercising at all - and you don't have to do any bendy positions!
Benefits Of Laughter Yoga
- Easy and fun exercise for health and happiness
- Reduces Stress Instantly, strengthens immune system
- Keeps you in good mood and cheerful throughout the day
- Oxygenates your brain and makes you feel more energetic
- Keeps Positive mental attitude in difficult times