Write to Yourself

Imagine a week where your yoga mat becomes a mirror, and your journal becomes a gateway to deeper knowing. Write to Yourself is a yoga retreat that honors both the wisdom of the body and the clarity of the written word—a rare fusion that invites you to know yourself through movement, stillness, and honest reflection. Led by experienced teacher Hazel Hayes, this retreat takes place in the heart of Andalusia at the serene Suryalila Retreat Centre in Villamartín, Cádiz, creating an ideal container for inner work and transformation.

In our busy lives, we move through experiences without truly digesting them. This retreat is an antidote: a dedicated space to pause, practice, and put words to the subtle shifts happening within. Whether you're seeking greater self-awareness, creative expression, or simply permission to slow down, this program meets you where you are. By weaving yoga practice with contemplative writing, you'll access insights that neither modality alone could unlock. The retreat creates a held, intentional environment where vulnerability is met with compassion and clarity emerges naturally.

What to Expect

Each day flows between embodied yoga practice and sacred writing time. Morning and evening sessions ground you in asana and breath work, creating a stable foundation for the inner listening that follows. During dedicated writing windows, you'll explore your experience through journaling—no experience as a writer required. Hazel guides this integration skillfully, helping you translate somatic awareness into language and self-understanding.

The rhythm is gentle but purposeful: practice, pause, write, reflect, repeat. By retreat's end, you'll carry a deeper relationship with both your body and your inner voice—and a journal full of your own wisdom to take home.

Venue & Logistics

Write to Yourself takes place at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Villamartín, Cádiz, a tranquil setting in rural Andalusia designed for restoration and practice. The retreat runs Saturday, August 8, 2026 (full dates and duration to be confirmed with organizers).

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for yoga and writing; bring a journal, pen, and any personal items that support your practice. The retreat center provides vegetarian meals and accommodation. For accessibility questions, contact the venue directly.