Into Spring: A Women’s Day Gathering for Rebirth & Renewal

Sunday 8 March | 12:00–16:00 (optional integration until 17:00)

A half-day Women’s Day retreat in Asturias

Join us for a half-day women’s retreat on International Women’s Day, March 8th.

Our theme honours the early stirrings of spring, celebrating what we view as nature’s true new year - a time of renewal, grounding, and inner transformation.

You'll experience

01 Cacao ceremony

Savor a cup of cacao on arrival as we gather in circle, sharing what we wish to release

02 Held space

Reflective journaling and intention-setting, alongside thematic Yin yoga

03 sacred practice

Moving meditation, mudra practice, and chanting to honour Durga

Facilitators

Sarah – Mama Asturiana

As the heart behind Mama Asturiana, I guide women through life’s transitions - from shedding the old to embracing the new. With a background in psychology, yoga, and sacred earth medicine, I create spaces where every woman, mother or not, can reconnect with her wild, wise self.

For this Women’s Day retreat, I weave together intention-setting, gentle movement, reflection, and community, supported by ancient practices. My intention is that you leave feeling lighter, inspired, and deeply connected to your own inner cycles.

Why now:
I’m opening my home - La Casa de los Santuarios - and my work rooted in this land, to share my gifts and welcome women seeking connection, community, and a nurturing space to grow.

Kalyan Kaur

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO AN EAR INFECTION, KALYAN IS UNABLE TO TRAVEL AND SO HAS RELUCTANTLY HAD TO WITHDRAW AT LATE NOTICE. I HOPE SHE HAS A QUICK RECOVERY AND WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN ME AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.

Kalyan began her yoga journey in 2007, initially connecting through Yin Yoga and later deepening her path under the guidance of Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley. She has trained in Kundalini, Hatha, Insight Yoga, and iRest Yoga Nidra.

Her Ashtanga practice began in 2007 and deepened fully in 2015 through extensive study in Mysore with Sharath Jois, where she received authorisation to teach the full intermediate series. She continues learning with Peter Sanson and Sarah Powers, believing deeply in the value of a beginner’s mind.

~~What she brings:~~
~~Sarah and Kalyan first met in Rishikesh in 2015. This is their first collaboration, bringing together years of shared practice, friendship, and embodied wisdom.~~

www.kalyankauryoga.com

About the retreat

During the retreat, you’ll be welcomed with cacao, share in a gentle circle, set intentions for the coming year, and move through journaling and calming Yin yoga. We’ll meditate, chant, and explore practices connected to Kali and Kuan Yin, creating space to release what no longer serves you.

Celebrating Women’s Day together means honouring our shared journeys - whether as mothers, sisters, daughters, or women simply stepping into a new season of life. This gathering is designed to be warm, grounded, and supportive rather than intense or overwhelming.

You will be held in a safe, pressure-free space. There is no forced sharing, no performance, and no expectation to show up in any particular way - just as you are.

About cacao

Cacao, the raw form of chocolate, originates from ancient Mesoamerican cultures, where it was revered as a sacred drink. Modern science shows that cacao contains theobromine, a mild stimulant that gently boosts mood and energy, along with flavonoids that support circulation and heart health.

Cacao can encourage the release of serotonin and endorphins, creating a sense of well-being. It is gentle and heart-opening, offering a soothing yet uplifting experience.
If cacao isn’t for you, alternative beverages will be available so you can feel fully included and comfortable.

What to expect – the flow of the day

12:00 Arrival and cacao

12:15 Move into the Shala - grounding breathwork, releasing ritual, intention-setting aligned with the Year of the Fire Horse, and a surprise journaling gift

13:00 Yin and somatic yoga practice

14:00 45-minute break for food and integration

14:45 Moving mudra meditation

15:00–15:45 Vedic chanting and a mantra for Durga

16:00 Closing

Optional stay until 17:00 for integration and gentle connection

You’ll leave feeling…

A sense of renewed clarity after setting intentions for the year ahead

Lighter, having released what no longer serves you

Embodied calm from Yin and somatic practices

Supported by meaningful reflection and a personalised journaling gift

Nurtured through shared chanting, community, and connection

More deeply attuned to your own inner cycles and the rhythms of nature

Practical details

Who it’s for:
Women only. All women are welcome. Mama Asturiana honours the mother archetype in all of us as we step into our wild and wise selves.

Experience level:
All levels welcome.

Language:
The retreat will be held in English.

Children:
Sorry, no children or babies for this gathering.

What to bring:
Come as cosy as you like. Mats, blankets, cushions, and bolsters are provided.
You may like to bring:

a favourite shawl or cushion;

your favourite mug for cacao;

a journal and pen;

a water bottle.

Accessibility:
We’ll begin in the kitchen, move upstairs to the Shala, and later return to the courtyard for food and integration. There are stairs involved. Chairs are available. Please get in touch if accessibility is a concern so arrangements can be discussed.

Location & arrival

Venue: The Shala
Aldea Villamartin de RIBA, 5, 33529, Nava
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Getting there:
If you’re coming from Oviedo, take the A-64 towards Santander, exit at Nava, and follow signs to El Remedio. We’ll be there to welcome you.

Parking:
There is plenty of parking in the garage or around the front of the house on a private camino and nearby land.