SEPT 09 - 14, 2025 | MONDA - MARBELLA, SPAIN
Rediscovering practice and prayer retreat with Annette Hartwig & Sarah Durney Hatcher.
Hidden in the lush mountains behind Marbella a new place has emerged: Tierra Cosmica. A sanctuary for growth and transformation, surrounded by olive and orange trees and fresh water springs and
small waterfalls. This is truly a magical place to return to return to self and nature - spending lushious days at the pool or looking at the moon over the mountains at night.
This beautiful and charming eco-friendly property offers wide living spaces spilling out onto terraces while the beating heart of Tierra Cosmica is the Temple: a
gorgeous, light space, purposely designed for transformative group work. The abundant fruit & veggie garden as well as the small farmers,
which have been here since ancient times, contribute to relaxing and slowing down immediately when arriving.
During this week you will have plenty of time to replenish yourself, spent luxurious amounts of time at the widely spread property picking Avocados and Citrus-fruit or
visiting the charming, whitewashed village of Monda, a 15-minute walk away. This is the lesser know side of Andalucia - the rich mountainous area with many streams and forests in the Sierra de
las Nieves biosphere. Pachamama Catering will create delicious, nourishing
plant-based food that nourishes body, mind, and soul - using 100% organic wholefood ingredients and produce that comes straight from the beautiful vegetable garden as
well as from local organic farmers.
Join us in a small group setting to return back into rhythm, flow and ritual to return a state of wholeness & wellbeing.
SCHEDULE.
7am - 9.30 Practice. Deep sadhana practice including Pranayama, Meditation, Intentions setting, assisted Self practice (Mysore Style) and led classes.
11 am Nourish. bio-dynamic, organic and delicious farm-to-table brunch
12pm Expand. Free time for sunbathing at the lake, pool, strolling through the property, exploring, reading, hiking, relaxing at the pool.
4pm Inspire. Yoga Nidra, Asana refinement workshops, meditation, afternoon workshop
6pm Nourish. bio-dynamic, organic and delicious farm-to-table 3-course dinner
YOGA COURSE.
The morning sessions begin with embodied meditation & somatic exploration followed by chanting and soothing pranayama. The asana practice will include guided forms with
different emphasis as well as opportunities to refine your Ashtanga Vinyasa Mysore Self-practice with individual support from Annette and Sarah. This retreat is suited for both beginners and
advanced practitioners, weaving together contemplative, inner conversations as well as preparations & modifications for the more complex asanas with wonder and discovery.
Daily workshop sessions in the afternoon will complement the morning classes to enrich your practice with more joy, presence and sustainability. We will navigate through
inner & outer landscapes with Philosophy, Asana Refinement, Stress Release techniques, Yoga Nidra, Mantra Chanting & Kirtan. You can expect more special surprises and class-themes during
the week when you are here.
Everyone is welcome. Beginners, yoga practitioners of other styles as well as experienced mysore style practitioners. Come as you are. We want the real you - perhaps strong, curious, vulnerable,
excited, a bit rusty or tired, well established or recovering from injury or other conditions. Classes will be held in english. Please reach out if you have any questions.
ABOUT ANNETTE.
Annette Hartwig has been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga & meditation worldwide since 2001. She is a Yoga practitioner, MindBody-Therapy-Coach, Somatic-Stress-Release®
practitioner and FRC® Mobility specialist. Among many other modalities, Annette has studied Vedic & Mantra Chanting at the Krishnamacharia Institute in Chennai and immersed herself in
In-depth-trainings with Richard Freeman and is deeply inspired by the 18+ years relationship with her teacher and mentor Dena Kingsberg.
Annette's own practice and teaching embraces the dialogue between somatic exploration, sound & bhakti , movement & stillness. She believes that any small moment in itself can open a
subtle, soft and profound healing space beyond any forms & boxes. Her emphasis is being lovingly present with our own vulnerabilities & strengths, shadows & radiant light to come back
into the natural state of well being & belonging. Revealing that the subtle has never left us and we are held in a delightful interconnectedness of our individual and collective human
experience.
Sarah Durney Hatcher grew up in Reno, Nevada, spending her youth skiing in Lake Tahoe’s Sierra Nevada mountains. At 17, she began practicing hatha yoga to strengthen her knees,
and in 2000, while studying at the University of Oregon, she discovered Ashtanga yoga after witnessing a demonstration. Determined, she immersed herself in the practice, learning from Nancy
Gilgoff, Christine Hoar, and Randa Chehab. Her journey took her to Mysore in 2008, where she studied with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Sharath Jois, and later with her beloved teachers David Garrigues
and Dena Kingsberg. Sarah’s passion led her to found Ashtanga Yoga Boise (2008–2011), assist in launching the Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia (2011–2012), and develop Mysore programmes and
workshops in Scotland from 2012 onward.
Now a Senior Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance and a devoted mother of two, she expertly guides mothers in adapting their practice during and after pregnancy, continually inspired by
Guruji’s teachings and her own daily practice.
ACCOMMODATION & SURROUNDING - MONDA, MARBELLA
Tierra Cosmica is nestled in the middle of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, surrounded by hills and valleys with pine trees, citrus fruit and lush orchards. All bedrooms have stunning views into nature and the pool is a great place to spend the day after yoga and brunch. The next village Monda is about 15 min. by foot and has a few cafés & shops.
This retreat location is a dream oasis. The charming eco-friendly property offers a haven away from the busy tourist areas, with wonderful living spaces spilling out onto wide
terraces. The beating heart of Tierra Cosmica is the Temple: a gorgeous, light space,
purposely designed for transformative group work. An open-plan kitchen as well as beautiful in- and outdoor dining
areas in midst of beautiful lighting, natural stone and artistic details combined with a lot of greenery create a wonderful atmosphere for food moments with the group. The Casita sleeps up to 14
people with 8 rooms, all airconditioned - if needed, memory foam matraces and breathable bamboo
fibre as well as beautiful bathrooms to be shared.
FOOD CATERING FROM PACHAMAMA - ANNE MARIE & BEN.
Our friends Anne Marie & Ben from Pachamama Catering are not only the hosts of this beautiful retreat center but are also two beautiful souls who are truly
passionate about creating delicious, nourishing plant-based food that nourishes body, mind and soul. Both are vibrating the most lovely energy in the
kitchen and around and they are always up for a chat, charing recipies or simply a good giggle. With over 15 years of experience in retreat cuisine and having
written a cookbook, they use 100% organic wholefood ingredients: produce that comes straight from the beautiful vegetable garden and fruit orchard of Tierra Cosmica, as well as from local organic
farmers. The generous brunch and a 3-course dinner are vegetarian and aims at supporting the retreat content by offering a wide range of flavours, colours, textures and
nutrients, to really awaken all the senses.
THE ASHTANGA YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT IN SPAIN INCLUDES:
- Food & accommodation for 5 nights at the Tierra Cosmica.
- Spacious, bright and peaceful rooms with underfloor heating, aircondition, soft bed-linen and shared bathrooms
- Delicious, nourishing bio-dynamic & organic farm-to-table vegetarian meals (brunch and dinner). All food is locally sourced and also grown at the land.
- We have a 100% zero waste policy.
- Filtered water, tee, fruit and nuts the whole day.
- Tipps and tricks about vegetarian cuisine from our chefs Anne Marie & Ben tour guiding through the own veggie garden.
- Daily Meditation, Chanting, Pranayama, Yoga (self assisted Yogapractice Mysore-Style & led classes)
- Philosophy, Yoga Nidra, Kirtan and Asana Refinement-workshops, Stress release techniques & journaling in the afternoon
- All Yoga-Equipment (Mats, blocks and blankets)
- Spectacular walks through nature with to-die-for-starganzing at night.
- Sunbathing at the infinity saltwater pool & plunges in the fresh water streams
- Exploring the property or hiking in the nearby mountains
- Heart filled connections & sharing circles
- Soaking up love in the community
- Taking time alone to have naps or just be.
- Holistic massage treatments (extra cost) to float happily in time & space
TOTAL COSTS.
EUR 1.395,- in a bright, bigger twin room
EUR 1.290,- in a bright, smaller twin room
EUR 1.595,- in a bright, spacious single room
EUR 1.195,- in a bright triple room (only available if you bring 2 friends)
Prices are per person and air travel costs are not included.
Single rooms are limited are given away by first come first serve.
To make a booking a deposit of 520,- Euro is neccessary 48 hours after registration to secure your spot. The remaining payment is due to 2 months before retreat
start.
NOT INCLUDED.
GETTING THERE.
Check-IN: Tuesday after 3pm. A welcome meeting & dinner will be at 6pm.
Check-OUT: Sunday by 11am after yoga & brunch.
Yoga Classes: Wednesday - Sunday
Tierra Cosmica is located between Marbella (20-minute drive) and only 40 minutes from Malaga International Airport. It feels away from everything, but it is very quick and easy to get to Alpujata valley of Monda.
Airport transportation is possible with a taxi at around 70 Euro per way. Please let us know if you would like to come with a taxi so that we can group participants together.
Alternatively you can book a rental car if you like to be independent throughout your whole journey and wish to discover the surroundings and mountains. We are happy to help organizing car-pooling for sharing a car amongst retreat participants.
REGISTRATION.
We are delighted that you are joining us for the Rediscovering pratice and prayer Retreat . After you have submitted the registration you will receive an email with
information & bank details. Please allow up to 24 hrs. for an answer. Thank you. If there is any uncertainty about the course or travel, please feel free to write us.
Cancellations: In case we (yogabija) have to cancel the retreat we will refund your payment reduced only by 50,- euro for costs incurred. If you cancel your booking 6 weeks
before the retreat we will refund your payment reduced by 150 euro cancellation fee. No refunds will be offered for later cancellations. We highly recommend to get a travel
insurance.
We are very much looking forward to having you here.
Annette & Sarah.