ARRIETA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Retiro de Yoga y Meditación — Agosto 12–17, 2025: Seis días de calma en la Selva de Irati (Arrieta, Navarra)
A focused 6-day workshop of daily yoga, meditation, nature walks and mindful meals in the village of Arrieta; this guide lays out the schedule, setting and practical details for the August 12–17, 2025 retreat.
Retiro de Yoga y Meditación — Agosto 12–17, 2025: Seis días de calma en la Selva de Irati (Arrieta, Navarra).
Set in the quiet mountain village of Arrieta in the Pirineo Navarro, this six-day retreat centers on yoga and meditation amid the ancient trees of the Selva de Irati. Days alternate guided practice, mindful meals and forest walks designed to slow the pace and open space for reflection and renewal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Selva de Irati and a small mountain village
The retreat takes place in Arrieta, a tranquil mountain village in the Pirineo Navarro, using the nearby Irati Forest and surrounding woods as the backdrop for meditation and mindful walking.
Daily yoga, pranayama and ceremonial practices
Each day is structured around meditation, pranayama and asana practice, with evening restorative dinners and healing ceremonies including a gong bath and guided satsang.
Mindful meals, forest baths and a full-day outing
The schedule combines group practices with time for walking meditation, forest bathing and a full-day excursion into the Selva de Irati, balanced by periods of free time and restorative evenings.
What the day feels like
What six days of guided practice feels like
You arrive for a Tuesday evening welcome and move into a steady rhythm: early tea and fruit, morning meditation and pranayama followed by asana, mindful communal meals, and afternoons that alternate free time with walking meditations and forest baths. Evenings focus on restorative dinners and healing ceremonies; one day is reserved for a full-day outing to the Irati Forest, and the retreat closes with Yoga Nidra and a final communal meal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this retreat—and who should ask questions first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The retreat runs six days, with arrival and welcome on Tuesday (17:30) and departure after the closing on Sunday. Daily schedule includes morning practices and evening ceremonies.
Participants should prepare for yoga and outdoor walking in a mountain setting; specific gear guidance is not listed in the provided materials—confirm details with the operator if you have questions.
Meals are part of the daily schedule (communal lunches and restorative dinners); mornings begin with tea/coffee and fruit as noted in the agenda.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the retreat?
The retreat lasts six days.
When should I arrive?
Arrival and welcome are scheduled for Tuesday at 17:30.
Is there an excursion to Irati Forest?
Yes — one day during the retreat is reserved for a full‑day outing to the Selva de Irati.
What does a typical day look like?
Daily structure includes morning tea/fruit, meditation, pranayama, yoga asana, mindful meals, free time, walking meditations/forest baths in the afternoons and restorative evening ceremonies.
Are meals provided?
Yes — the agenda lists communal meals including lunch and restorative dinners, with morning tea/coffee and fruit.
How does the retreat end?
The retreat concludes Sunday morning with Yoga Nidra, a final meal and a farewell at 13:00.