
Retreats in Colmenar - Spain
Come and join us for a gentle return to yourself.
A space to slow down, rest your nervous system and reconnect with your heart.
ABOUT HOUSE OF LOVE RETREATS
House of Love Retreats is a quiet and intimate place to unwind, rest and reconnect with yourself. Mahara Nivasa is located in the hills near Málaga, surrounded by nature, sunlight and silence. A place we call home and a place where you are invited to feel at home too.
This space was created from a deeply lived journey of healing, with the intention to offer something simple and real:
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a place where you can slow down, feel safe and just be.
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Here, nothing is expected of you.
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You don’t have to perform, fix or change anything.
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You are simply welcome as you are.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR RETREAT AT HOUSE OF LOVE

Delicious Food
Vegetarian & Plantbased
Nourishing food
Healthy Comfort Food is an important part of the experience. Meals are prepared with care, using fresh and simple ingredients. You will enjoy warm, nourishing dishes, seasonal fruits and homemade food that supports your body and energy.
There is no rush. Sometimes we eat in silence. You eat when you feel ready, you can decide how much you want, in your own space or wherever you feel comfortable.
Yoga and Breath Practices
Maneesha is a professional embodiment (body oriënted) therapist (haptonomie) and a movement teacher for 25 years in dance, yoga, pilates and personal training. The focus in the yoga classes is on calming down the nervous system, restore and connecting to the healing power of your body and soul. These sessions are not about performance or perfect postures. They are a gentle invitation to come back into your body. Each session is intuitively guided and adapted to the energy of the group and the individual.


Time in nature and a magical view
The view around the house is amazing. The garden, the animals, the sun and the quiet surroundings are all part of the experience.
You may spend your time:
• walking in the mountains with the dog
• resting by the pool
• sitting in silence
• journaling
• being with the animals, cats, chickens, dog
Nature supports you in coming back to a slower and more natural state.
Healing Treatments
We offer different types of healing massage therapies like Tuina (delicious techniques like kneading, grasping, and stretching, often applied vigorously over clothing to move Qi along meridians) and Oil massage is a full body treatment that stimulates the blood circulation, respiratory system and the body’s vital energy. Going deeper into the heart with a Cacao Healing Ceremony, Sound Healing & Guided Trance Meditations.

ABOUT HOUSE OF LOVE RETREAT CENTRE

Location & Surroundings
The retreats are located in Mahara Nivasa in the village of Colmenar. It is 45 minutes from the airport and city of Malaga. The beach is a 50 minutes drive away and the house is on top of a mountain at 400m high. Surrounded by magical views in a home setting base.
Mahara Nivasa is a living home or sacred space from Maneesha together with her dog Kiano, Cats- Chai, Rishi, Mimmi and Bodhi. In the garden live 11 chickens who gives us delicious eggs. The energy of the place gives you time to re-treat from the outside world and after 6 days you go home relaxed, fullfilled and focused.
The House - Mahara Nivasa
Mahara Nivasa has 3 rooms ensuite for 3 or 6 persons. There is a large yoga space and a lot of outside space. For the colder days the living room will warm you with the fire place, we can eat in the diner room inside and outside. You can relax by the swimmingpool, in the garden in front of the house and in the back. In the sun and shade. The temperatures will be warm in the summer around 30 & 40 degrees. In winter around 10.
Bring the clothes you wear at home when nobody is around you. Feel at home, be at home, come home.

BENEFITS OF OUR YOGA RETREATS
Experience a deep rest for your nervous system / body and mind
Process emotions and find peace, clarity and direction
Recharge your energy levels
Reconnection with your heart to create positive changes in your life
Reset your sleeping patterns and come back to a more natural rhythm
Learn about the importance of a healthy diet and get recipes for healthy living

How to book your
House of Love Retreat
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Once you decide which program better suits your needs, Group or Solo retreat, then choose your date.
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You will directed to a new page where you can choose the the date and after your choice, fill out the form and send it.
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I will connect to you and we have an intake / conversation on the phone.
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After our phone call I will send you a confirmation email, with a brochure and a link to pay a deposit of 25 % or the whole amount to secure your reservation.
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Before the date of the retreat we will have a video call and to connect again and we walk through the food diet, goals, expectations and your personal story.
Contact!
Send me your details and I will contact you and send you more information nor call me or whatssapp me on +31628841583
Want to get in touch right away? Call or email me
Call me on +3128841583
or email contact@maneeshasluyzer.com






















