Spain Retreat 2025

Move, Play, (re)Connect Retreat

Spain, El Chorro - 10th - 16th September, 2025

6 nights / 7 days (Wednesday to Tuesday)

Hey you! We’re doing this again! Read on, we think you’ll want to join us!

We’ve got something truly special to share with you! We will be hosting the Move, Play, (re)Connect Retreat from the 10th to the 16th of September at the incredible Olive Branch in El Chorro, southern Spain. Last year’s retreat was a great success—we hiked, climbed, did yoga, learned handstands, and explored a lot of floor movement. This year, we’re excited to announce that there will be even more yoga and movement sessions with Dani!

We’ve added an extra day, making it a full 7 days of adventure and connection. This year Dani will be co-hosting with me, and together we have prepared an unforgettable experience just for you.

Picture this: stunning mountains, beautiful lakes, and the most breathtaking sunsets you’ve ever seen. The Olive Branch is right in the heart of this natural beauty, and whether you stay in a cosy bunkhouse or a comfy ensuite room, you’ll have a view that will leave you in awe. The surroundings are absolutely magical and dreamlike.

The movement retreat in El Chorro region of Spain, was a perfect blend of organised activities, engaging, fun movement workshops and free time to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings. The vegan menu was amazing.

The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with everyone participating equally. There was also the flexibility to join in or skip out of sessions as it suited each individual. I got to try some movement sessions that were completely new to me, which was fun and a great learning experience. I also tried rock climbing for the first time, which was incredibly exciting. The instructors were very skilled, and I felt completely safe at all times.

The practice of movement, for me, served as a mechanism for community building, and bringing people together to learn from and share experiences with. The sessions were a reminder to me of the importance of being open to new experiences, and a catalyst to reflect and process about living well. I also appreciated the various activities we shared as a group -- hiking, rock climbing, even just sharing meals -- as they all helped in promoting interaction and reminding us of our common ground we carry as human beings. While I was new to the practice of movement, I always felt like I belonged.

I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of movement activities, from climbing, handstand practice, yoga and floor movement work in the most idyllic setting in the mountains of El Chorro. Kuba was supportive and enthusiastic and tailored the retreat to cater to many levels of experience. We all left having learnt new things and faced new challenges.

This retreat is all about exploring what our bodies are capable of, embracing our limits, appreciating our abilities, and getting in touch with ourselves while hanging out with like-minded folks.

We’ve teamed up once again with Emma to cook us nourishing vegan meals (with optional locally sourced eggs on the menu for those who are keen). The food she makes is out of this world. Trust us, even if you’re not vegan, you’ll get plenty of protein and the meals are absolutely delicious.

And get this – we’ll have an outdoor swimming pool to chill in, an indoor yoga shala, an outdoor bouldering wall for some climbing fun, and a training area filled with cool equipment like pull-up bars, gymnastics rings, and even a slackline. It’s like having our very own adventure playground! Plus, we can relax in hammocks strung between ancient olive trees. How awesome is that? We can’t wait for you to join us!

At this retreat, it’s all about enjoying the simple things in life. Last year, participants absolutely loved the retreat and all the activities we offered, and we can’t wait to bring that energy back!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve hired instructors to take us on a via ferrata, allowing us to safely scramble and climb the mountain rock while attached to a harness.

We’ll spend plenty of time outdoors, get our bodies moving, eat yummy food, meet awesome people, soak up the sunshine, and stargaze at night. It’s a recipe for pure joy and recharging our minds and bodies.

The retreat includes all kinds of nourishing activities like an intro to rock climbing, via ferrata, daily movement workshops, yoga classes, and even the famous Caminito del Rey hike. But don’t worry, you can do as much or as little as you want – we encourage taking extra quiet time for yourself too. It’s all about making you feel like you can recharge while gently pushing you out of your comfort zone to learn and experience new activities! In your spare time, you can also chill on the sofas in communal areas or enjoy board games, pool and darts.

This isn’t your typical pampering spa day retreat. It’s about being active, feeling empowered, and having an amazing adventure filled with fun and excitement. You will leave feeling refreshed, restored, and reconnected with your body.

All levels of fitness and ability are equally welcome – everything we teach is scalable, and you can dip in and out of activities whenever you like. With years of experience working with individuals with chronic fatigue, disabilities, and learning difficulties, our aim is always to help everyone feel welcome and empowered to move their bodies.

So, what do you say? Check the flights, drop us a line at kubajurszacoaching@gmail.com or hit the WhatsApp button on this page if you have any questions, and get booking before we run out of spaces! We can’t wait to meet you in El Chorro for the Move, Play, (re)Connect Retreat! Oh, boy! It will be so much fun!

Retreat overview:

Pick-up and drop-off from Malaga airport
Nutritious and wholesome plant-based meals cooked by our retreat chef Emma
Daily movement workshops, practice sessions & jams
Yoga classes
Via Ferrata experience with professional guides for safe scrambling and climbing
3-hour hike in the stunning mountains (Caminto Del Rey)
Rock climbing experience with certified instructors (open to those who never tried it and those with climbing experience)

You will also have access to:

Outdoor swimming pool
Yoga shala for your own training/practice
Climbing training equipment, pull up bar and rings
Slackline & hammocks
Pool table, darts and board games
Hiking trails and climbing crags right at your doorstep

All of the above activities and workshops are included in the retreat price but totally optional – you can participate in those as much or as little as you want. There might be extra workshops added/removed on the day – depending on our energy levels. We’ll be there to rest, recharge, connect, play and have a good time.

Workshops & Sessions:

Arm balances workshop
Handstand workshop (complete beginner and intermediate levels)
Floorwork, locomotions & soft acrobatics workshop
Yoga classes
Move and play workshop (movement tasks/partner games)
Calisthenics workouts (bodyweight strength training)
Semi-structured movement jams

All these workshops and sessions are scalable and I will make them accessible to beginners – some will be more challenging, others will be just about play and fun!

Optional activities:

These can be arranged during the retreat

Not included in the retreat price:

Retreat schedule:

Wednesday (Arrival Day)

– 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrival at the Olive Branch & welcome snack
– 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Opening circle with a movement session
– 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Thursday

– 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Morning movement practice
– 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Brunch
– 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Unstructured time (Arabic Staircase hike, approx. 3h)
– 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Light snack
– 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Afternoon workshop
– 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Friday

– 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Hiking Caminito Del Rey (approx. 4h)
– 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Late Lunch
– 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Evening yoga class
– 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner

Saturday

– 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Yoga class
– 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Brunch
– 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Unstructured time
– 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Light snack
– 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Afternoon workshop
– 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner

Sunday

– 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Climbing experience (approx. 4.5h)
– 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Late Lunch
– 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Unstructured time
– 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Evening yoga class
– 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner

Monday

– 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Via Ferrata experience (approx. 4.5h)
– 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Late Lunch
– 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Unstructured time
– 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Evening practice
– 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner

Tuesday (Departure Day)

– 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Final movement practice and closing circle
– 12:00 PM: Airport transfer

NOTE: This is a rough schedule, we might adjust the timings and activities depending on the weather and the group’s needs.

During unstructured times you can do whatever you like – chill in the swimming pool, use slackline and hammocks, book a massage, go for a walk, use yoga shala for your own practice, book a horse riding experience, play pool and many more! We might even add a workshop or a session in if we decide we’d like one!

Kuba

Kuba will be one of the hosts for this retreat and will run some of the workshops! He is super excited to be part of this experience because he believes it’s essential for people to nurture themselves through physical activity and embodied practices. Kuba is a firm believer in the power of community, nature, play, and physicality to improve both physical and mental health.

His training background is in parkour/freerunning, which is how he began his coaching and teaching journey over a decade ago. These days, Kuba explores a variety of movement forms such as climbing, slacklining, dancing, juggling, acrobatics, and anything new that he finds fun to explore and learn. Through his movement coaching business, he teaches handstands, floorwork, soft acrobatics, calisthenics, and helps people improve their strength and mobility with a sustainable, minimalistic training approach. However, what Kuba truly focuses on when working with clients is helping them find more joy in physical activities that are meaningful to them. At the core of his work are health, longevity, physical empowerment, and helping individuals connect to what is important and meaningful to them.

Based in Southampton, UK, Kuba teaches on a 1:1 basis and runs weekly classes as well as weekend handstand and movement workshops across southern England.

Kuba holds a BSc degree in Applied Sport Science, is a qualified personal trainer, and a soft tissue therapist. He has also attended various courses in counseling and Non-Violent Communication and is passionate about helping people improve their mental health by reconnecting with their bodies and needs.

Your hosts:

Dani

Dani will be one of the hosts for this retreat and will lead some of the workshops! She is deeply passionate about movement as a way for people to tap into their playful, creative states and connect more deeply with themselves. She believes movement is not just about physical health but a powerful tool for self-expression, exploration, and joy.

With a background in theatre and dance, Dani’s journey into yoga was a natural progression of her love for celebrating our shared humanity and deepening our connection to ourselves through storytelling, movement, and dance. Over the years, she has cultivated a teaching style that encourages intuitive movement, playfulness, and curiosity – both on and off the mat. She invites her students to explore new ways of moving, break out of habitual patterns, and develop a deeper sense of body awareness.

Dani teaches a variety of classes, workshops, and retreats, blending yoga with elements of dance, somatics, and breathwork. Her approach is fluid, creative, and rooted in the belief that movement should feel true to you, be nourishing, and inspire a sense of freedom. She loves helping people build confidence in their intuition, embrace their unique movement expression, and rediscover joy in the process.

Based in Southampton, Dani teaches group classes, private sessions, and movement workshops, creating spaces where people can explore, connect, and move with authenticity.

She holds certifications in yoga and movement disciplines and continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing studies in embodiment practices, mindfulness, and creative movement. Dani is passionate about using movement as a gateway to self-discovery, inner nourishment, and a deeper connection to life.

Food:

The food will be cooked for us every day by our talented retreat chef Emma! All meals will be mega nutritious, full of protein and flavourful – all plant-based. Most of the meals are vegan, but we’ll have a few vegetarian options prepared with locally sources eggs. If you have any other dietary requirements/food allergies, you can let us know and I am sure we’ll be able to make some adjustments to cater for you.

Getting to The Olive Branch in El Chorro:

Pick-up from the Malaga airport will be arranged according to the latest arrival on the 10th September, but we'll aim to check in at Olive Branch around 4-5 pm. You will have a light welcome snack on arrival and dinner waiting for you in the evening. If you're arriving early you can wait it out at the airport, or go off into Malaga on the train and come back.
Drop-off to the airport in Malaga will be around midday after breakfast (it's about a 1-hour drive to the airport (make sure to allow extra time - probably best not to book any flights before 2.30 pm - expect to arrive at the airport around 1.30 pm). We'd suggest booking flights in the late afternoon/evening, so we can still enjoy breakfast and a morning movement session together!
Transfers will be provided for the entire retreat group at the same time.

Rooms

Retreat cost:

£915 – £1340 (depending on the type of accommodation)

Non-refundable deposit: £250 – this is to secure your place

You pay the deposit up to 6 weeks before the retreat (30th of July). If you’re booking after the 30th of July, you will need to make a payment in full.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I come by myself?

Yes, of course! Many people come on their own, and last year, solo travelers made great new friends.

I can't do handstands / never done climbing. Am I fit enough for this!?

Don’t worry! All activities are accessible, and we cater to all levels and abilities. You’ll be encouraged to try new things, but only at a level that feels comfortable for you.

Are any activities dangerous?

No, all activities are carefully supervised. We have experienced instructors for climbing and via ferrata, and the Caminito del Rey hike is very safe!

Do I need to bring my own climbing gear?

If you have your own climbing shoes and harness, we encourage you to bring them! However, we will also have gear available for you to use if you don’t have your own.

What should I pack?

The essentials we’d recommend: comfortable activewear, shoes for hiking, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, a swimsuit

Will I be able to wash my clothes?

Yes, there is a laundry service available at an extra fee at Olive Branch. However, if it’s a very dry season, we’ll need to keep laundry to a minimum to conserve water.

What’s the group size?

Our retreats are designed to be intimate and welcoming, typically with around 10-16 participants.

See why people love working with me

"Training with Kuba is totally different than the classic gym work that everybody is used to do! It's fun! Challenging and the most important it’s making me really strong! I used to lift weights for almost 4 years but training with you made me realize that calisthenics is more effective when it comes to gaining strength! Thanks for everything!"

”Kuba has made a massive difference to my training both in his approach and training methods. I’m seeing big improvements with my Calisthenics and, more importantly, my overall mobility. Awesome coach!!”

”Since training with Kuba I've achieved things I didn't think I'd ever be able to achieve. Kuba really takes time to work with you and explain things in a way that works best for you as an individual. He has an ability to break things down into smaller movements and gives adaptations to enable you to achieve the bigger picture. Alongside this, he always ensures this is done safely but knows how far to push you and challenge you 🙂 I always have faith in his coaching techniques. I'd 100% recommend him to anyone wanting to try an alternative discipline to your average gym routines”