Wellness Retreat With Jo Darling, Andalucia Spain October 2024
Rest | Restore | Revitalise Wellness Retreat with Jo Darling 21st- 26th October 2024
A unique opportunity to get to know yourself, practice self love and rekindle your spirit in the magical mountains of Andalucia, Spain
Rest | Restore | Revitalise
How often do you give yourself the time to truly be with yourself?
To take care and nourish yourself? Without anyone wanting anything or needing
anything. This is your chance!
Our days are curated so that you can effortlessly live and
breathe the concept of the Chinese Medicine clock, boosting your natural energy
and ‘making one day seem like three’. You’ll receive acupuncture in a group
setting, practice daily Qi gong (simple moving meditation) and experience
breathwork and meditation in the nurturing caves.
During workshops I’ll introduce you to your personal ‘signature
energy’ so you can get to know yourself on a deeper level. And guide you
through simple Chinese medicine practices that support your personal energy.
With lots of spare time for you to enjoy the wonderful food,
sunshine, pool and caves of our magical luxury retreat. Reflect and rest, run
or hike, meditate or swim, sleep or sauna. Whatever you need.
Delicious Food
Delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals are freshly cooked on the premises by a local chef and served buffet style at breakfast and dinner. Honesty bar
available if you fancy a glass of wine.
Luxury Rooms
Ensuites in every room, warm/cold air conditioning, superbly comfortable beds, ceiling fans, tea making facilities, safes, hair dryers, alarm clocks, electric blinds, summer & winter duvets.
Salt Water Pool
Take the plunge in the salt water pool surrounded by mountain views and the sweet smell of flowers. Enjoy the sound of the fresh spring water river flowing right through the retreat centre.
Choose From Three Room Types
King Suite, Luxury Ensuite Room
Treat yourself to this spacious luxury room with additional glass
conservatory. Featuring a king size bed (which can be separated) this room is ideal for couples or friends who’d like a little extra space. This stunning room is available for shared occupancy only.
£1299 per person
Twin Ensuite Room
For those wishing to share with a friend or family member, beautifully decorated
these rooms feature two single bed and all the comforts you’d expect from a luxury retreat
centre. Pay in full or by installments.
£1,149 per person
Single Ensuite Room
Especially for those travelling
solo this room for one, features a single bed and all the comforts you’d expect from a luxury retreat
centre. Pay in full or by installments.
£1349 per person
What Retreaters Say
‘This experience has been more than I could ever have hoped for.
I’ve loved every moment and I’ve learnt so, so much. Huge gratitude to Jo for her energy, wisdom and compassion. Organising the retreat, looking after us with such deep care and sharing her incredible knowledge with clarity and humour.
Jo, you’re an extraordinary human. We all hugely appreciate the extra miles you went to make this such a fabulous experience for us all.'
Sasha, Molino Del Rey 2023
Group Acupuncture
Seasonal acupuncture treatment in a group setting to support your mind, body and soul. Tailored to your constitution to help you rest, restore and revitalise.
Immerse In Nature
Just 50 minutes from Malaga airport, this magical mountain retreat is set in the quiet hamlet of Jorox. Breath fresh air, drink pure spring water, immerse in nature.
Healing Caves
The retreat centre boasts several pristine and beautiful caves. Cool and calming, they’re wonderful for stillness and meditation, deep inside mother earth.
What Happens At My Workshops
You’re invited to rest, restore and revitalise during your time on retreat. To enjoy the time and space to just be.
Alongside this restful time, you’re invited to easy to follow, 1 hour workshops to help you get to know yourself on a deeper level, through the lens of Chinese medicine.
Example Daily Workshops
* The Chinese Clock - your retreat day is curated to allow you to effortlessly live framework for improved energy and inner harmony.
Over 2 days you'll learn how to synchronise with the rhythm of the clock, gaining knowledge to improve your wellbeing.
* Your Signature Energy - understand out what makes you tick on a deeper level. You'll receive your astrological chart and learn how to understand your signature energy.
Get to know your health potential and unlock a new level of understanding and acceptance of yourself. Plus, self-care tips to support your signature energy.
* Nourish Your Life - using the concept of ‘yang sheng’ meaning the nourishment of life, offering ancient pearls of wisdom to help you live well and live long.
Get to know the foundations of yang sheng, how to eat, sleep, move and feel to enhance your signature energy and wellbeing. I’ll offer simple yet effective tools to help you help yourself.
Harnessing The Power of The Chinese Clock
Chinese medicine has such a beautiful way of looking at life and health. It takes its inspiration from observing nature. In ancient China health practitioners observed health and dis-ease and the self-regulating nature of the organs. These medics distilled their observations into what we call today the 'Chinese Clock'.
During our time together I’ll introduce you to the theory of the ‘Chinese Clock’ which explains that each organ has peak energy at a specific time of day. You'll learn tools and techniques to help you live and breathe the framework and optimise your wellbeing.
If you’re wondering what that looks like, request my brochure and take a look at my sample daily schedule.
Selfcare Sessions
Chinese medicine is a beautiful system, inspired by nature, it encourages the easy ebb and flow of energy in your mind and body. Prevention of dis-ease is super important; this is achieved through selfcare.
In our time together I’ll share ancient pearls of wisdom and practices to help you ‘live well and live long.’ Including:
*Daily Qi Gong – a simple, gentle practice suitable for all levels overlooking the mountains. You don’t need any experience and it’s not physically strenuous. Qi Gong is a guided moving meditation to help you find spaciousness and experience ‘emptiness’.
*Yoga Nidra – simply lie down, close your eyes and listen to my voice. Sometimes described as yoga sleep, it's a wonderful state of being somewhere between being awake and being asleep. Enjoy the deep relaxation and lasting ease from this short, deep, meditative practice
*Meditation & Breathwork – I’ll guide you through simple, seated meditations to help support your mind and body inside the healing caves. Learn breathwork techniques to help calm your nervous system. Plus, discover the standing meditation for your specific signature energy.
*AcuOil – how to pair acupressure with essential oils for your wellbeing. I’ll teach acupuncture point locations for specific issues such as calming the mind or boosting energy alongside essential oils recommended to enhance the actions of the point.
What's Included
Molina Del Rey is a really special retreat space. Created by hand with love, it has everything you would expect from a top luxury wellness retreat and unique experiences you won't find anywhere else.
This highly regarded magical space, is nestled in the beautiful mountainous nature reserve of Andalucía “Sierra de las Nieves” in Southern Spain. A spring of the river “Rio Grande” flows through the retreat providing the purest of waters to bathe in whilst surrounded by the wonderful fragrance of mountain flowers.
What's included in your stay;
- 4 x Chinese medicine workshops
- 1 x Group acupuncture session (relaxing acupuncture treatment in a group setting)
- 4 x Morning Qi Gong sessions (simple movement, suitable for all)
- 4 x Guided selfcare wellness sessions (eg acupressure, breathwork & stretching)
- 5 nights luuxury accommodation at Molino Del Rey
- 2 full meals a day (brunch & dinner) + self service lunchtime snacks & fresh cake
- Tea, coffee, (a range of plant based milks included) fresh spring water and honesty bar
- Full use of outdoor spaces - pool, waterfall, hammocks, day beds
- Salt water swimming pool
- Cooling caves for quiet time or meditation
- Access to yoga space & caves outside of workshops
- All linen, pool and room towels
- Wifi in the restaurant area
Jo Darling
Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Expert
Join Me
I can't tell you how excited I've been dreaming up this magical retreat for you.
My passion for the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine has led me to create this short break for you. Away from your usual daily demands, you'll be able to immerse yourself in some wonderfully healing Chinese medicine practices. Not only will you feel the benefit while you’re away but you’ll arrive home with new tools and practices to keep you feeling great.
Alongside, some practical insight in to how Chinese medicine can help you, you'll also receive; group acupuncture, experience meridian stretching (qi gong a meditative Chinese movement practice), try easy meditation in the caves and learn how to pair essential oils with acupressure. And that’s just the start!
Costs & Payments
Choose between paying in full, pay via Klarna instalments or take a payment plan and pay a £300 non refundable deposit to secure your place, then pay the remainder by 23rd September 2024
All prices are per person and payments are 100% non-refundable, but you can transfer to another person.
Please ensure you have travel insurance should you need to cancel.
Molino Del Rey
Award Winning, Luxury Retreat Centre
''Unique and quirky with a focus on comfort, beauty and being at one with nature,
Surrounded by fresh running spring water, pure mountain air and warm Spanish sunshine.’'