Meditation in Andalusia is a genuinely special experience. Tucked away in the peaceful rolling hills about half an hour north of Marbella, Shanti Som is one of our favourite small wellness retreats in Europe – and it’s an ideal place to slow down, clear your mind and develop a meaningful meditation practice.
The retreat offers drop-in meditation classes as part of its daily schedule, so you can dip in and out as you wish. Classes cover a range of styles including mindfulness, guided meditation and breathwork, and are suitable for complete beginners as well as those with an existing practice.
The Bliss of Being Programme For those wanting a more immersive experience, Shanti Som’s Bliss of Being programme is a structured retreat that weaves together meditation, yoga, sound healing and reflective practices into a deeply restorative few days. It’s designed to help you step back from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with a calmer, clearer version of yourself.
Southern Spain is one of the most accessible meditation destinations from the UK. Málaga airport is just a two-hour flight away, and the warm, sunny climate is available almost year-round. The setting at Shanti Som, surrounded by cork oak hillsides and birdsong, creates exactly the kind of environment where meditation comes naturally. It doesn’t feel like an effort here — it feels like the obvious thing to do.
If you are interested in experiencing meditation as part of a small group yoga retreat, we would recommend joining a destination yoga retreat.
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