21 - 28 February 2026

Renewal Retreat

Emerging From Winter’s Cocoon

Suryalila, Andalusia, Spain

A seven-day journey of deep rest, renewal, and gentle emergence...

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After our nourishing week together last year, where seventeen women chose to gather with Meala Soul for renewal, rest and connection, we return to Suryalila with a new intention.

This year, the retreat invites you into the cocoon. A gentle space to settle inward, release what feels heavy and rise slowly toward the first light of spring.

Set in the golden hills of Andalusia, the days unfold through yoga, breathwork, creativity and shared meals. A warm and quietly transformative journey back to your inner self.

It’s a special time of year as late winter begins to move into early spring. A natural pause where things soften, slow down and start to open again. This retreat offers space to rest, reflect and release what feels heavy, so you can step into the fresh energy of spring with more ease and clarity.

  • A reset after the heaviness of winter

  • A return to their body and breath

  • A calm, warm, feminine space to reflect and reconnect

This retreat is for anyone who is craving:

  • A slower pace and deeper presence

  • Inspiration, clarity, and inner shift

  • A feeling of emerging renewed

  • 7 nights in beautiful accommodation

  • 3 delicious, organic, vegetarian meals daily. All homemade by the talented Suryalila chefs using local produce.

  • A curated welcome gift, with a special touch from Mise Tusa

  • Gentle 60 min morning yoga

  • Mindful creativity sessions

  • Relaxing 90min evening yin yoga

  • Restorative yoga & sound healing

  • Cacao ceremony

  • ‘Imagine if’ workshop

  • Ecstatic dance session

  • Yoga Nidra session

  • Sauna evening, permaculture tour & Suryalila movie night

  • Use of all facilities, including beautiful communal spaces, WiFi, meditation garden and refreshing saltwater pool

Retreat includes

Over seven nurturing days we weave together yoga, yin, deep rest, creativity, journalling and simple seasonal rituals.

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“From the greeting on day one we were supported and surrounded by positive, affirming energy. Bridget is an excellent teacher and Meritta ensured that everyone was looked after and all her 'chickens' were happy.. one of the most life-enhancing things I have done. The benefits will continue long after I leave Suryalila and will sustain me until the next retreat.”

- Margaret

About the practices

Our practices follow the arc of the season — beginning with grounding and stillness, then slowly awakening the spine, breath, and heart as the week unfolds. Expect:

  • Grounded, deliciously slow morning flows

  • Restorative, yin-based evening rituals

  • Seasonal breathwork

  • Nervous system reset practices

  • Embodied journalling

  • Creativity sessions inspired by early spring

Everything is designed to be gentle, nurturing, and accessible — a return to your own inner rhythm.

Optional extras

  • Massages

    Suryalila offers a range of treatments from Thai and deep tissue massage to reiki and auryvedic consultations

  • Day trips & excursions

    Fancy exploring the local area? Excursions can be arranged to a range of stunning locations, whether that’s the beach, the mountains or local towns. See here for more.

  • Organic and homemade cafe

    The onsite cafe offers a range of delicious and organic smoothies, juices, fancy coffees, ceremonial cacao, chai lattes, homemade cookies, wine, chocolate... you name it!

Sample schedule

8:00 AM - Morning journaling

8:30 AM - Morning flow with Bridget

9:30 AM - Breakfast 

11:30 AM - Creativity session with Meritta

1:00 PM - Lunch

5:30 PM - Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing with Bridget and Meritta

7:00 PM - Dinner

8:00 PM - Sauna night

With a passion for yoga, wellness, authentic connection and creativity we are so excited to be able to combine our passions to collaborate together to curate and guide you on this nourishing retreat <3

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The food

Big, hearty and delicious buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included.

Suryalila specialises in organic, vegetarian buffet-style cuisine, freshly prepared with ingredients harvested locally

  • “Had a really amazing week in Suryalila on the Meala Soul Retreat. It was such a special & meaningful week. It was exactly what I needed to reset and recharge. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to reconnect with themselves. Thank you"

    Ann-Marie

  • “Bridget and Meritta, you have both put so much time and energy into organising such a special retreat. Your kindness and lovely gentle personalities shine through. Thank you so much for such a special week. The only negative thing is that I have to go home!"

    Helen S.

  • Meritta & Bridget outdid themselves at our yoga retreat, it was magical from the moment we arrived their warmth and energy made us all feel at home. The yoga sessions were perfectly balanced. One of the best parts was connecting with the people. Every meal was delightful. I can't thank you enough for creating such a memorable retreat"

    Carmel

  • "I have really enjoyed the week here in Suryalila - felt welcomed and nourished Meritta & Bridget. The variety of sessions, the food and the place - pure magic!"

    Fionnuala

  • "The week in Suryalila is an incredibly warm, inclusive experience - the facilities are wonderful, the location beautiful and the opportunity to fully relax and explore new things in their abundance"

    Catherine

Room options

  • Dorm with shared bathroom - €1175

    Prices are per person. Rooms vary slightly in layout and décor. Images shown are representative.

  • 4 bed mini dorm with shared bathroom - €1295

    Prices are per person. Rooms vary slightly in layout and decor. Images shown are representative.

  • Mini dome or yurt with shared bathroom - €1540

    Prices are per person. Rooms vary slightly in layout and decor. Images shown are representative.

  • Private double room with shared bathroom - €1610

    Prices are per person. Rooms vary slightly in layout and décor. Images shown are representative.

  • Private double room with ensuite - €1855

    Prices are per person. Rooms vary slightly in layout and décor. Images shown are representative.

Deposit & payment plans

Reserve your place with a €500 non-refundable deposit. You can spread the remaining balance across 2 further instalments or pay in full—whatever works best for you. To learn more or reserve your place email info@mealasoul.com

What’s not included

  • Flights to the nearest airport Sevilla (75min), Malaga (90min) or Jerez de la Frontera (60 min).

  • Transfers to and from Suryalila

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

  • Wine, coffees, smoothies or snacks from the cafe

  • Massages, treatments or any excursions you wish to do

Suggested flight if travelling from Ireland

This sanctuary is a space for deep rest — warm, spacious, surrounded by nature and quiet air. Perfect for reading, journalling, long naps, slow cups of tea, and gentle wandering.

A true cocoon to support your inner bloom...

“When Meritta sent me the invite to attend her's and Bridget's yoga retreat Meala Soul, I jumped at the opportunity as it was taking place abroad and in January. For years I had been wanting to be out of Ireland in January and here it was. 2024 had been a full and heavy year and I needed an escape. Well, by day 2, I knew that I had found the perfect escape, a place that I see myself returning over and over again. Suryalila ticks all the boxes for my busy life head and tired body. A truly wonderful down to earth, guilt-free escape. And the food is beautiful, never did I think that vegetarian food could be so varied and tasty. Suryalila - heaven on earth. Thank you Vidya for following your dream, and thank you Bridget and Meritta for organising this mind-blowingly grounding, enjoyable, creative and releasing retreat.”

Francoise

To learn more or to reserve your place, email info@mealasoul.com

Join us for a week of deep rest, renewal, and quiet transformation.