LUXURY SHINE BRIGHT PROGRAMME with Soulla, GAUCIN, SPAIN
Transform your relationship with yourself and your life
Sunday 15th - Saturday 21st May 2022
Saturday 10th - Friday 16th September 2022
Built on many years of expertise, our Personal Development, Yoga & Meditation Retreats offer life transformation, healing and deep soul-soothing relaxation - all in utterly luxurious surroundings. A truly holistic wellness experience to nourish body, mind and soul and quite simply, let your soul shine.
Are you ready to…
Live a more fulfilled, aligned, abundant and joyful life built on a foundation of Self-Compassion & Self-Care
Rest, refresh and reset your nervous system after all the COVID craziness
Connect to your body through Soulful Flow, Yin & Restorative Yoga and transformative wellness workshops
Develop and deepen your Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Nurture your emotional resilience and build a toolkit of calming self-regulating practices
Replace self-criticism and judgement with compassion and kindness
Break free from painful, limiting beliefs
Reconnect to who you are and what it is your soul desires and feel empowered to take steps forwards
Are you ready to let your Soul Shine?
Join us for on a deeply transformative journey of healing and growth, empowering you to navigate life as your most authentic Self with confidence, clarity and joy…
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About our Shine Bright Programme
Built on a foundation of Yoga, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, accessible Psychology and Emotional Therapy, our deeply cathartic Shine Bright Programme provides an opportunity to bring a cleansing detox to body, mind and spirit.
The intention of our Shine Bright Programme is to create a pause in your life so you can get clear on who you are away from all your roles and responsibilities, what it is you truly desire and what might be holding you back.
Expect a fully-immersive and highly bespoke journey of personal development, self-enquiry, reflection and deep rest, all within a safe and deeply nurturing environment. Perfect for those seeking healing, self-acceptance, clarity, an emotional detox, greater self-understanding and a pause to reset from daily life.
Powerful words from previous guests sharing their experiences…
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NEW FOR 2022 - x3 Deeply 60-Minute Nurturing Wellness Treatments included for every Client
FINCA AVEDIN - YOUR SOULSHINE SANCTUARY
The perfect place to truly unwind
For such a magical space nestled into the stunning Andalucian countryside, within its own 15 acre estate of cork forest, woodland and olive and almond groves and with uninterrupted mountain views, Finca Avedin offers a truly peaceful space to rest, retreat and return back to yourself.
A traditional farmhouse, Finca Avedin has been lovingly restored to create a wonderful country home. Wrapped around a large central courtyard, you’ll find Moorish-influenced rooms with whitewashed walls, exquisite furnishings and carefully-chosen antiques as well as all the modern comforts you’d expect. The villa is spacious yet cosy, luxurious yet comfortable and has an amazing energy. We cannot wait to bring all our Soulshine love here.
What to expect at our Boutique Soulshine home…
A totally private, stylish and exceptional private home nestled in 15 acres of nature and offering spectacular views towards Castillo del Aguila and the mountains beyond
A stunning solar-heated infinity pool that appears to float about the trees with a 19m ‘lap lane’
A comfortable fully equipped indoor Yoga space and a shaded outdoor practice space by the pool with stunning views across the mountains
7 charming ensuite suites comprised of Doubles, Twins and a Triple
A Luxury Belle Tent with private bathroom in the grounds
Delicious luxurious toiletries and daily house-keeping
A short walk to the picturesque mountain town of Gaucin with bountiful galleries, shops and restaurants
1.5 hours from Malaga Airport and 1 hour from Gibraltar Airport
DELICIOUSLY HEALTHY CUISINE
The perfect place for healthy indulgence...
Your abundantly nourishing, nurturing and delicious meals will be prepared by much love, experience and wisdom by the amazing Benjamin & Anne Marie of Pachamama Organic. Expect beautiful cuisine, prepared with exceptional local and organic produce, the highest healing attention and more love and attention to detail than you can possibly imagine. You definitely won’t be going hungry!
To provide a truly nurturing, nourishing and healing experience, food will be gluten-free, dairy-free, artificial sugar free and vegetarian.
From our many years running retreats and working with our Nutritional Therapist, we believe that this really provides an opportunity for your body to heal and detox – especially alongside with all the other healthy practices that you’ll be enjoying. We are of course very happy to accommodate special dietary requirements. Please note, this retreat is alcohol-free.
SOUL-SOOTHING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
The perfect place to be utterly looked after...
NEW FOR 2022 - x3 DEEPLY NURTURING WELLNESS TREATMENTS FOR EVERY CLIENT
Included in your holistic package are THREE 60-minute deliciously pampering and healing treatments with our highly skilled Soulshine Holistic Team to address your physical, emotional and energetic body. Value 375 euros!
Following your retreat you also have an Online Group Sharing Circle to continue your commitment to your retreat intentions, our Soulshiners Private Facebook Group, plus a jam-packed After-Care Pack to help integrate healthy habits and continue to support you following your Soulshine Retreat.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR SHINE BRIGHT PROGRAMME
Your Shine Bright Wellness Programme includes all of the following:
During your retreat
NEW FOR 2022: A massive x3 deeply healing 60-minute treatments with our highly skilled Soulshine Holistic Wellness Team (VALUE +375 EUROS).
Daily 90-minute Chakra-themed Yoga Flow lead by lead Soulshine Yoga teacher to awaken the body, mind and spirit and connect to the daily programme themes
Daily Morning Journalling and Guided Meditation Practice
Daily afternoon Soul-Soothing Yin and Restorative Yoga practice with a focus on Self-Compassion, Mindfulness and supporting the nervous system
Daily inspiring and transformative Shine Bright Life-Coaching WorkshopS led by Soulla to empower you to live the healthiest and most joyful life with Self-Love, confidence and clarity
Powerful and deeply healing transformational workshops and experiences
Yoga Therapy for Sleep and Anxiety, with sessions focusing on calming and soothing the nervous system to encourage greater physical, emotional and spiritual balance
Complimentary group transfer to and from Malaga (September) or Gibraltar (May) airport at a designated travel time. Specific transfer details provided upon enquiry.
Gorgeous Soulshine goodie bag of treats
An onsite Soulshine team to ensure maximum pampering and attention
Following your retreat
60-minute Group follow-up Online Session with Soulla a month after your retreat to support integration
Private Soulshine Facebook Group
Optional WhatsApp group with your fellow retreat goers and Soulla for ongoing support and integration
A jam-packed After-Care Pack to help integrate healthy habits and continue to support you following your Soulshine Retreat
Plus, a whole heap of love from the Soulshine Team before, during and after your retreat
Our goal is to utterly pamper and care for you during your Soulshine Retreat, so that you don’t need to think about a thing other than relaxing and enjoying yourself. In addition to the incredibly attentive and professional Finca Avedin team who provide your accommodation and house-keeping and the amazing Pachamama Organic Team keeping your fully nourished, you can expect to be utterly pampered by the Soulshine Retreat hosts and Soulshine Wellness Team, comprised of handpicked experts - all sharing one intention, to spoil you rotten.
Your Luxury All-Inclusive Finca Avedin Experience includes:
6-nights at the utterly charming Finca Avedin, high in the Andalucian mountains and within walking distance to the centre of picturesque Gaucin village
All food prepared by the incredible Pachamama Organic Chefs
A daily morning healthy & healing juice and breakfast feast
Wholesome, organic & healthy vegan lunches & dinners at the villa. All food is vegan and gluten-free.
One free evening to enjoy dinner in Gaucin town. Your evening meal and travel costs when out exploring aren't included in your retreat price. We will of course help organise everything so you can continue relaxing on retreat.
Daily teas and unlimited water during your stay (please note, alcohol isn’t served on this retreat)
With many years of experience running highly successful retreats and with many, many returning Soulshiners each year, we guarantee an exceptional retreat experience.
Shine Bright Guide Retreat Schedule
Step truly into your power to navigate life as you enhance and strengthen your relationship with yourself with compassionate awareness, to bring healing, peace and joy.
7:45 - 10:15 | Soul Flow Yoga, Meditation and Journaling
10:15 - 11:00 | Delicious homemade breakfast and morning juice
11:00-12:45 | Pampering massages, pool relaxation or adventure hiking time
12:45-14:15 | Morning Talks and Workshops
14:30 - 15:30 | Lunch at the Villa
15:30-18:15 | Pampering massages, pool relaxation or adventure hiking time
18:15 - 19:45 | Soul-Soothing Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Wellness Workshops
20:00 | Dinner feast (or out exploring picturesque Gaucin on your free evening)
Plus lots of time to simply rest, relax and reset. Remember you can do as much or as little as you need and desire. This is your retreat and we are here to support each of you on your personal journey.
We strongly encourage a complete digital detox during your stay, recommend early bed-times by 21:45 (to maximise rest) and will be exploring periods of social silence before Yoga in the mornings (to deepen Self-Enquiry & peacefulness).
Meet Soulla
Your Host, Shine Bright Coach & Teacher
Transformational Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach, Internal Family Systems Practitioner, Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Teacher and Founder of Soulshine, Soulla has over a decade of experience working personally and professionally with thousands of individuals from all walks of life – holding space for deep transformation, clarity and healing.
Soulla’s purpose is to support individuals to gain greater personal insight, heal past experiences, find clarity and focus, reduce anxiety and stress, increase confidence and live a more purpose filled and balanced life - physically, mentally and emotionally.
As someone who has suffered from Anxiety, Depression and the impact of Trauma and PTSD in her life, plus navigated the bumpy terrain of a major life overhaul, new career and development of an international business, she really has journeyed deeply, and often through the 'shadow side' to explore, experience and discover practices that support us in our pursuit of happiness and peace. It was through her own journey, the highs and the lows, that the desire for Soulshine Retreats and all that it encompasses was born and she has spent over a decade immersing herself in practices for healing and wellbeing and sharing them with others.
Soulla is an ardent believer in cultivating a compassionate approach for taking our happiness and our destiny into our own hands in order to live life fully and joyfully and believes that we all hold the innate potential for healing.
She holds a deep desire to share the skills that she has learned on her journey in the same way that they were shared with her and when she so needed them. These practices and tools brought her hope and she has since seen them bring hope and happiness to so many others.
Her intention is to support positive transformation in the world so that each and every one of us can embrace our full potential and find the happiness and freedom that exists within us all.
Quite simply, to help others shine bright!
Our Shine Bright Programme Tools
Using the energetic Chakra system as our guide, we'll explore a journey of reconnection, combining the following tools and approaches:
Psychotherapeutic model Internal Family Systems for self-understanding, healing and transformation from the inside-out.
Shine Bright Transformative Life-Coaching for insight, exploration and clarity
Movement practices including Yoga with a focus on reconnection to ourselves and supporting a healthy nervous system
An extensive toolkit of wellness tools and Psychology informed methodologies to help you cultivate greater awareness, emotional resilience and provide a platform to navigate the challenges of modern-day life including anxiety, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, loss and working with the inner critic
Compassion-based Mindfulness Meditation & Insight practices: Meditation is one of the most valuable tools we have access to, it allows us to process our emotions, connect with ourselves and gain clarity in life. Mindfulness techniques can help us educate our mind to recognise their inner critic and cultivate a calmer and more compassionate inner dialogue
Yoga Therapy for Optimal Sleep provides practical advice and support on sleep and stress management
Breathwork techniques, Yoga and a focus on balancing the Nervous System to support individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm and the overall development of greater emotional awareness, balance and resilience
Emotional Freedom Technique and LifeForce Yoga to work with anxiety, stress-management, fears and phobias
Morning Pages journalling and Daily gratitude practice
Transformational breath for releasing and healing
Dynamic and Guided Meditations plus delicious Yoga Nidra
Step truly into your power to navigate life as you enhance and strengthen your relationship with yourself with compassionate awareness, for healing, peace and joy.
In our guests words…
“Before I came out to Soulshine, I was looking for somewhere to relax, improve my yoga practise and to be somewhere beautiful. What I got was the feeling that I had been reborn! I gained more emotionally and mentally than I could ever have suspected. Rich and Soulla and the whole team created a space of happiness, harmony and care, where everything was designed to let you work through and find whatever it was you personally needed.”
“Is your spirit a little frazzled? Soul a little dull? Body a little care-worn and uneasy? Are you all out of sparkle? If so, I cannot recommend Soulshine highly enough. A beautiful setting to nurture yourself whole again. A wonderful team of people to take the utmost care of you. Yoga teachers who will help you to bring body & soul back together again in glorious harmony. Some of the most specialist therapists I’ve ever met offering a delicious range of treatments. Without a doubt the best holiday I’ve been on in a hell of a longtime. I’m still so shiny you can see me from space. Go. Go on go on go on go on go on. You’ll never look back. ”
Nervous about travelling alone? Worried about your level of Yoga experience? Can't decide which room to choose?
Never fear! Here at Soulshine we are totally committed to making your entire retreat experience as stress-free as possible and our lovely Bookings Team is on hand to help with any questions that you might have. Together we can help you find your perfect Soulshine Retreat. Simply enquire now and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Room sharing?
You don’t need to travel with a friend to benefit from the room-sharing prices, as the vast majority of our guests are independent travellers and choose to share with a like-minded Soulshiner (same gender of course). We are very happy and proud to say that we attract the loveliest people and have seen many a friendship grow and flourish on our Soulshine Retreats. We also offer limited solo room options
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What if your retreat is affected by COVID-19?
Our guests peace of mind is our priority and during these uncertain times we want anyone making a booking to feel confident that their investment is safe. We have a very fair, flexible and comprehensive policy in place which will be outlined to you upon enquiry.
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Travel?
CHECK IN: From 16:30 on arrivals day CHECK OUT: By 10am on departures day
We will offer one return transfer from either Malaga (1.5 hours transfer) OR Gibraltar (1 hour transfer) Airport depending on the best flight options for each retreat date. All information will be provided upon enquiring. Car hire is also very affordable from each airport and will allow your the freedom to explore during your stay. We're always happy to support any questions that you might have.
IMPORTANT: Please note, in order to benefit from the included airport transfer, you will need to arrive and depart between specific times. As a guide:
ARRIVALS: Ready to leave Malaga Airport by 15:00. Ready to leave Gibraltar Airport by 15:30
DEPARTURES: Arriving at Malaga Airport for 11:45am. Arriving at Gibraltar Airport for 11:15.
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All levels welcome?
Beginner on the yoga mat? Never fear, you are so welcome. Our classes are more suited to a strong beginner upwards although we will always offer options to keep everyone nurtured and challenged. Don’t let being a beginner put you off as it’s the perfect opportunity to set the foundations for your practice.