Tuesday 24th June – Tuesday 1st July 2025 (7 nights / 8 days)
Galicia is full of drama and more! The roaring ocean, the stunning and uniquely shaped coastline, the kindness of down-to-earth people, and the simple food.
Believe it or not, this region is Celtic, and its residents take pride in not conforming to the Spanish cliché. They express love for the earth, the sea, and nature as if you were in Ireland or Brittany but with extra sunshine and warmth.
Punta da Cuso is a humble hideaway nestled on a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Alban waters, away from roads and villages.
Featuring secluded private beaches and an exceptional wild swimming experience, this venue is an ideal location to delve into the Fluidity Program and embrace water’s inherent qualities.
Amidst nature and beside me, you will be guided through the week with the kindness and wisdom of our musical host, Jacomina Kistemaker. Renowned as one of Spain’s influential sound therapists and pioneers in using sound for personal and spiritual growth and individual and planetary healing.
It’s a unique week that people enjoy returning to repeatedly!
Summer is the ‘Yang’ season, embodying expressions, warm energy, vibrance, fluidity, and movement – a time to embrace life fully!
The ‘Fluidity Program’ is crafted to facilitate interaction with the air, water, and fire elements, occasionally grounding us with the earth for stability and calmness.
We gently expand the heart and lungs, our bodies and consciousness through expressive body movement methods, yoga, breathwork, and meditation, fostering gentle energetic stimulation, openness, and a feeling of space!
To balance the vigour of summer, we incorporate gentle and calming practices for cooling down and resting our nervous system, which are ideal for hot, humid, and bustling summer days.
For the enjoyment of our open water swimmers and retreat participants, Centro Punta de Couso, located just ten minutes from secluded beaches with calm waters, extends an invitation to experience the freedom of movement on both land and in the water.
This magical venue provides the perfect summer setting to embrace the elements of nature and self-being.
This is the perfect way to reconnect with nature, create a sense of vitality within us, and feel purely rested and rejuvenated.
This program is about bringing a smile to your lips!
The retreat program is a journey from settling into your room to returning home feeling rejuvenated and smiling!
This journey is guided by daily two-hour themed morning workshops that blend traditional yoga methods, including Scaravelli-inspired yoga, contemporary movement methods, somatic and mindful yoga, breathwork, and meditation.
This diverse range of practices and approaches provides an ideal opportunity to enhance your practice at your own pace, achieve your goals, and adapt to any ailments or health conditions.
The workshops alternate between slower therapeutic approaches and more dynamic practices to promote movement, fluidity, mobility, and flexibility.
Laurent’s expertise ensures accessibility for all through tailored variations and accommodations.
Evening sessions are dedicated to calming, meditative inward practices.
After the day’s activities, Laurent leads a 90-minute calming and restorative yoga session, incorporating somatic exercises and movements to release tension and promote deep relaxation.
Additionally, there is dedicated time for breathing exercises, meditation techniques, and various relaxation methods to complement the gentle bodywork.
Laurent’s extensive repertoire of work and techniques instils a profound sense of physical, mental, and emotional peace and rejuvenation. This program is ideal for those grappling with fatigue and seeking stress relief. In the face of life’s challenges, this retreat provides essential support and offers well-deserved moments of blissful relaxation.
8:00 – 9:30 am: Pre-Yoga: Tea, coffee, fruits, toast, etc.
9:30 – 12:00 pm: Morning Workshop – Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation.
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Brunch
1:30 – 6:00 pm: Free time
6:00 – 7:30 pm: Evening Workshop – Mindful and Somatic Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation techniques.
8:00 pm: Dinner.
Note: There will be one day with a free afternoon and evening during the week.
This schedule is subject to change without previous notice.
“Centro Punta de Couso” has a very special place in Laurent’s heart.
Noted musician Jacomina Kistemaker owns this charming house and sits on the beautiful Galician coast in Spain.
This idyllic setting offers a true haven away from the outside world and all its obligations, giving guests a rare opportunity to explore personal growth and self-healing without distraction.
Centro Punta de Couso, therefore, offers the ultimate retreat experience.
Located at the tip of Morrazo Peninsula in South West Galicia, Spain, this venue offers stunning views and access to the beach, forests and mountains of the rugged Atlantic coast.
Galicia is very much part of Europe’s Celtic fringe. This is definitely a place to reconnect with yourself and everything around you.
An environment where one can find the seclusion, peace, silence and serenity to go deeper and where the energy of the place “does half the job”.
A place that invites you to stop and reconnect with the essence of life, a place to come together!
The Morrazo peninsula offers fantastic hiking paths along the coast.
Booking before 31st October 2024
Small standard room with 2 single beds | Not suitable for people with mobility issues.
2 bedrooms share 1 bathroom.
Based on 2 people sharing:
£945/ per person *
Single occupancy:
£1,195 / per person*
Standard room with 2 single beds.
2 bedrooms share 1 bathroom.
Based on 2 people sharing:
£1,145/ per person *
Single occupancy:
£1,295 / per person*
Standard room with 2 single beds. Ensuite.
Based on 2 people sharing:
£1,245.00/ per person *
Single occupancy:
£1,395 / per person*
Centro Punta de Couso features 12 cosy and simple bedrooms housed in two buildings, designed in harmony with the environment to ensure a tranquil and restful experience.
* Rooms allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Actual assigned rooms may vary from those depicted in the pictures.
In this Galicia yoga retreat, our meals are vegetarian, crafted by our in-house chef for a daily menu that is both balanced and delicious.
We gladly cater to any specific dietary requests you may have (within reason).
All meals feature fresh, local produce to guarantee top-notch quality.
Between your classes, you will be free to participate in activities available on site and in the area.
Sound Healing private sessions with Jacomina Kistemaker.
Massage therapies.
Wild swimming: Private and secure beach just a 5-minute walk.
Hiking: There are many pathways along the coast.
Sightseeing and day trips: explore and enjoy Pontevedra and its beautiful old town, the second most important after Santiago de Compostela. The Museum of Pontevedra owns a collection of gold and silver pieces that are unique in Europe, with magnificent jewellery dating back 4,000 years.
Other places to see in the peninsula:
To give you freedom, flights and transfers to the venue are not included in the price. However, we are happy to help you planning your trip and recommend the best itineraries.
The nearest airport is Vigo-Peinador (VGO). Key airlines from London include Ryanair (offering direct flights from Stansted Airport), Iberia (codeshare with British Airways via Madrid), Air Europa (via Madrid), and Vueling (via Barcelona).
Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and Porto in Portugal (OPO) are between 1:30 and 2:00 hours drive from the venue. We kindly suggest you have a look at Skyscanner for ticket prices.
If you decide travelling through Porto, please bear in mind Portugal is one hour behind Spain (different time zones).
If you want to read more about the organisers, meet Yogalaurent Retreats team ›
The venue, Punta de Couso, has a professional and dedicated staff committed to making your stay as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.
EARLY BIRD OFFER
£100 off
per person,
booking before 30th November 2024
PRICES PER PERSON
Small Standard Room:
Double Occupancy: £945.00 £1,045.00
Single Occupancy: £1,095.00 £1,195.00
Standard Room:
Double Occupancy: £1,045.00 £1,145.00
Single Occupancy: £1,195.00 £1,295.00
OR
Every room is ensuite with a balcony or terrace with views down the valley to the sea.
Each room is individually furnished and has a desk, ample cupboard space, a separate bathroom, air-conditioning and heating.
Single, double and triple accommodation is offered.
Every room is ensuite with either a balcony or terrace with views to the tropical gardens.
Each room is individually furnished and has a desk, ample cupboard space, a separate bathroom, air-conditioning and heating.
Single, double and triple accommodation is offered
Enjoy the benefits of a private courtyard or terrace, separate sitting-room and open fireplace.
The luxury suites are decorated to the highest standard of Tigmi style.
Features of the unique Suites:
Intimate and quirky in their design, they are decorated with locally woven cushions, covers and wall hangings, and stocked with specially made bath, shower and body products.
Located in both the old and new areas of the venue, these Rooms feature handcrafted Berber furnishings over flock wallpaper.
Features of the Berber Rooms: