BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.3//EN TZID:Europe/Dublin X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@embodyharmony.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T100000 DTSTAMP:20260303T090247Z URL:https://embodyharmony.com/events/sun-sea-tai-chi-6-days-nerja-spain-17 th-may-2026/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Sun\, Sound & Sea! - Holistic Holiday in Nerja\, Spain 17 th May 2026 x6 nights DESCRIPTION:\n\nTai Chi - Sun\, Sound &\; Sea! A holistic holiday in Ner ja\, Spain 17th-23rd May 2026\n \;\n\nI’m thrilled to announce this exciting trip to the beautiful Spanish beach town of Nerja for a wonderful holistic holiday— a wonderful chance to rest and replenish and kick-bac k with like-minded new friends in the Spanish sunshine - at a luxury villa with a private pool\, just 8 minutes walk from pristine and peaceful beac hes…….. 🌴😎💟  and all just one hour from Malaga International Airport (transfers included!).\n\nIn addition to daily TAI CHI and CHI KU NG classes\, guided MEDITATIONS and soothing SOUND BATHS with me - Michell e Gupta (teaching in Cork since 2010) - delighted to confirm that we will be joined by a guest Yoga instructor\, Kate Cuddy \, also from Cork! So we will also enjoy daily YOGA sessions with Kate!! I simply can’t wait!\n\ nEVERYONE IS WELCOME and no experience is necessary. We will guide you car efully through every step.\n\nSee below for all the delicious details\, wh at’s included and to select your room (just a deposit needed for now / n othing else to pay until March 2026!)\n\nAnd if you have any queries pleas e do get in touch on WhatsApp +353 86 878 5212. Michelle - Holistic Therap ist &\; Tai Chi Instructor  x\n\n \;\nWhen: Sun 17th-Sat 23rd May 2026\nWhere: Nerja\, Spain - approx 1-hour from Malaga airport (transfers incl!)\nDuring a brief visit to Nerja in May 2025\, I was simply blown awa y by the breathtaking ocean views and scenery in the area\, the pristine b eaches with their affordable and relaxed restaurants and the little cobble d streets with shops and cafes. Plus there are views of mountains in the d istance. I was delighted to see there isn’t a highrise hotel in sight an d the not-too-warm temperatures during May were perfect. I cant wait to sh are it with you!!\n\nOur villas - we have two beautiful villas each with a private pool on a very quiet street\, situated just 8 mins walk from pris tine Burriana beach and 15 mins walk from the breathtaking Balcon De Europ a Plaza.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nRetreat Prices and rooms: PLACES ARE STR ICTLY LIMITED to 13 guests. There are TWELVE bright\, stylish rooms - some with a balcony - in two neighbouring villas :\n\nNB. UPDATE as of early F eb 2026 - there are now just THREE ROOMS LEFT - all are available for sing le occupancy only and have a bathroom shared with maximum one other person all priced at €945pp.\n\n \;\n\n\n\nSINGLE occupancy / shared bathr oom (one bathroom shared by max two people)\n€945 pp STANDARD /  €1\, 005pp with pool view BALCONY\n\n\nSINGLE occupancy / private bathroom\n€ 995 pp STANDARD /  €1\,085 pp with pool view BALCONY\n\n\nSHARED occupa ncy (twin/double) / private bathroom / just one shared room available\n€ 795 pp STANDARD\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nWHAT’S INCLUDED in the retr eat price?  \n\n 6 nights accommodation: We will be based in two\, beau tiful neighbouring villas each with a private pool - just 8 mins walk from Nerja’s pristine Burriana beach with its shops and restaurants and 15 m ins walk from the breathtaking plaza “Balcon De Europa” and Nerja town . Scroll to the bottom of the page for AVAILABLE ROOM OPTIONS.\n\n\n Priv ate pool - Each villa has a private pool with sun loungers\n Also full fa cilities - eg. kitchen with washing machine etc\, indoor and outdoor dinin g areas. One villa even has a pool table!\n One set of bedding and towels per person is provided. They can be replaced during our stay upon request at extra cost.\n\n\n Airport transfers -  Malaga International Airport NB. Taxis will be combined to suit flight schedules\n I will provide six daily breakfast/brunches - these will be self-service at the villas. Pls a dvise in advance if you require veggie\, gluten or dairy free.\n Daily cl asses including Tai Chi\, Chi Kung\, Sound Baths &\; Meditation. And Yo ga with or guest instructor NB. Classes will commence in the morning of ou r first full day 18th May and end on the evening of our last night’s sta y Fri 22nd May.\n A daytrip to the famous Nerja Caves including audio gui de tour and the little\, red tourist train!\n Plenty of free time to expl ore the stunning streets of Nerja with its pristine beaches\, and many res taurants\, cafes\, shops and the spectacular Plaza de Balcon Europa. Or ju st relax by the pool at your villa!\n Departure day Sat 23rd May - due to 10am check-out from the villas and late departure times of both Ryanair a nd Aerlingus flights back to Cork\, I have booked an apartment at a nearby beach for the whole group to use to store your luggage and have a shower etc. NB. You’ll need to use your own beach towel that day for showers.\n NB>\; It’s essential that you BRING A YOGA MAT for all our classes. Pls bear this in mind when booking your flights / luggage. You can always fold it up and bring in hand-luggage!\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n HOW TO BOOK &\; PAYMENTS - \n\n SELECT YOUR ROOM OPTION - Please see the remaining room options below and select your chosen room option. Place s are limited and subject to availability at the time of booking.\n\nNB. B OOKING FOR SHARED OCCUPANCY (twin/double) - A minimum of TWO PLACES must b e booked if you wish to share a twin or double room. Shared places cannot be booked individually for two people who are not attending the event toge ther eg. with a friend\, family member or partner.\n\nIMPORTANT : Before b ooking your place please kindly read the T&\;C’s shown below. By book ing your place you are confirming that you have read and understood them. Thankyou.\n\n PAY YOUR DEPOSIT - a non-refundable deposit** of €250pp i s required to book your place. If booking your place after Fri 20th March 2026 / 8 weeks before the event then the full fee is payable. See T&\;C ’s and Cancellation Policy below.\n FINAL INSTALMENT - The full-balance / final instalment is due 8 weeks before the event which is no later than Friday 20th March 2026. If you book your place on or after 20th March\, t he FULL RETREAT FEEis payable\n\nPAYMENT METHODS:\n\n1) By Revolut to revt ag @michellegupta or my phone number +353 86 878 5212. I will send a recei pt by email.\n\n2) By direct online bank-transfer to my AIB business accou nt - I will send a receipt by email - My account details:\n\nName: Michell e Gupta / Bank: AIB / IBAN: IE19AIBK93434864124184\n\n/ BIC: AIBKIE2D / Ac count no: 64124184\n\n3) By card online by selecting from the options belo w - or over the phone - all card payments will incur a +2% card fee / rece ipts are automated and sent by email.\n\n \;\n\nYOUR INSTRUCTORS - \n \n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMICHELLE GUPTA - Hello! I’m Michelle and hav e been teaching Tai Chi\, Chi Kung and Meditation in and around Cork in Ir eland since 2010. Since running my first retreat in Greece back in 2017 I was hooked on sharing purposeful\, holistic holidays and have since taken groups to Portugal\, Lanzarote (twice)\, India (twice) and most recently M arrakech in Morocco in Oct 2025! I also host all-inclusive weekends in Ire land. Sound Baths were added to my repertoire of events back in 2022 and I can’t wait to share the soothing sounds of the bowls with you too!\n\nG UEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR KATE CUDDY - I also love to have Yoga classes as part of my overseas events and 2026 is no exception. I’m thrilled to have Ka te Cuddy as our guest Yoga teacher in Nerja. She has been teaching in Cork for over 10 years and we recently collaborated in some gorgeous Restorati ve Sounds workshops.\n\nNo experience is necessary to attend this retreat and we will guide you carefully through every step and activity. Please ge t in touch with Michelle if you have any queries or concerns.\n\n \;\n \nWHAT’S NOT INCLUDED in the retreat fee:\n\n Flights\n Yoga mats - it ’s essential that you bring a mat for our all of our classes. I also sug gest bringing a blanket for our Sound baths / Meditations.\n All meals\, drinks and snacks other than our daily self-service breakfast / brunch.\n Bottles of drinking water -  The tap water in Spain should not be used f or drinking. I will aim to provide a bottle per person upon arrival but yo u will then need to purchase water for the rest of the trip. I will be mak ing a few trips to the local supermarket (by car) so I would be happy to p ick some up for you upon request.\n Any daytrips or entrance fees - other than to the Nerja Caves.\n Any other personal expenses\, shopping\, taxi s etc.\n Travel insurance\n Beach towels - you’ll need to bring one wi th you plus I recommend beach shoes as the beaches are made up of tiny sto nes rather than sand.\n\n \;\n\n\n \;\n\nRETREAT TESTIMONIALS AND MY “GIRLS” - THELMA &\; LOUISE !\n\nI’ve been hosting holistic ho lidays since 2017 in locations such as the Greek Islands\, India\, Portuga l\, Lanzarote and Marrakech in Morocco!\n\nI love nothing more than to bri ng together like-minded\, lovely people for adventures in inspiring surrou ndings and comfy accommodation that really put the TREAT in retreat!! Now I’m over the moon to offer this trip to Spain!\n\nYou might like to read my BLOG  “Thelma and Louise\, Tai Chi and Me - Why I love hosting holi stic holidays” CLICK HERE  (NB>\; written in Summer 2022).\n\nI simpl y can’t wait to welcome you to “Chi-lax” in Nerja !! Michelle x\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nHear from a couple of my previous retreat guests below -\n\nGUES T TESTIMONIAL from MARRAKECH RETREAT October 2025: Here’s what Loredana had to say about our recent trip to magical Marrakech (and she has already booked her place in Nerja!) :\n\n“ The recent retreat in Marrakesh with Michelle was a truly an unforgettable experience. The Riad (Guest House) was beautiful and comfortable\, blending traditional Moroccan charm with m odern comfort. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged—from the delicious \, fresh local food to the variety of enriching activities such as guided meditations\, sound baths\, Tai Chi and Yoga sessions. Plus cultural excur sions through the vibrant souks and the desert.\n\nWhat really stood out w as the warmth and care of the Moroccan hosts\, who created such a welcomin g and inspiring atmosphere. I came away feeling deeply refreshed\, grounde d\, and reconnected—with myself and with the beauty of Morocco. The retr eat not only met but exceeded my expectations in every way.\n\nI would hig hly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a meaningful escape th at nourishes both body and soul. Truly a memorable and transformative jour ney - all made possible by Michelle\, whose organisation and presence made this experience absolutely perfect! Thank you so much Michelle 🥰 - Fro m Loredana\, Cork. “\n\n \;\n\n\n \;\n\nGUEST TESTIMONIAL from L ANZAROTE RETREAT October 2022 - Here’s what Noa had to say about our Lan zarote trip\n\n“Wow\, how do you sum up a week like this - a Tai Chi and Yoga retreat in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands...I've been practicing yo ga for a few years now and Tai chi for the first time. Fun to experience n ew things!\n\nClasses in the morning and evening - some in unique location s.  Plus a lot of time to think\, to rest. To have fun with people of dif ferent ages and from different places\n\nAnd most importantly... I disconn ected from the Internet by choice... Allowing myself to truly connect with myself.\n\nWhat I know is that - This is the beginning of a new love - re treats!\nIn a nutshell... It was perfect and not easy to come back afterwa rds. Thank you so much to Michelle and All  xx”\n\n \;\n\n\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nTERMS &\; CONDITIONS OF BOOKING &\; CANCELLATION POLICY \n\nRE: Tai Chi - Sun\, Sound &\ ; Sea in Nerja\, Spain - holistic holiday facilitated by Michelle Gupta x6 nights / 5 days.\n\nVillas - owned and managed by Nerja Paradise Rentals - a professional\, family run holiday villa rentals business with over 25 years of experience in renting private villas in Nerja.\n\nDates: commenci ng Sunday 17th May 4pm until Saturday 23rd May 10am 2026. These are the ch eck-in and check-out times as specified by Nerja Paradise Rentals  - plea se bear these in mind when booking your flights. We should be able to leav e our luggage at their office which is a few steps away from the villas wh ile we wait for our airport transfers by the beach!\n\nRE: Airport transfe rs - these are included in your retreat fee and will be arranged by me thr ough Nerja Paradise Rentals according to our group flight times.\n\nBy boo king your place on this holiday you are agreeing to abide by the following terms and conditions and confirm that you have read and understand all th e information below. Paying your deposit and subsequent full-fees for the holiday forms the contract between me - Michelle Gupta\, the retreat facil itator - and yourself.\n\n1) Travel Insurance  - it is essential that ens ure yourself and any parties you may be attending with have adequate trave l insurance for your trip. I\, Michelle Gupta\, cannot accept any particip ants who are not insured to travel from their home country to Spain\n\n2) Deposits - The deposit €250 pp paid to confirm your place is completely non-refundable and will not be refunded for any reason. The only exception being a total cancellation of the event by the venue owners or the host** (See Cancellation policy below).\n\n3) A minimum of TWO PLACES must be bo oked if you wish to share a twin or double room. Shared places cannot be b ooked individually for two people who are not attending the event together eg. You must book two places with a friend\, partner or family member etc .\n\n4) All payments must be made in accordance with the PAYMENT SCHEDULE listed above.\n\nNB. If booking your place on or after Friday 20th March 2 026 then the full-fee is payable.\n\n5) Group event - this retreat is desi gned as a group event and is held in the spirit of communal accommodation\ , group classes\, eating meals together (sometimes on-site and sometimes i n local restaurants) and attending included excursions together. Naturally you are not obliged to attend every class or event offered on this trip - but if you are looking for a customised\, solo holiday then this is NOT t he right event for you! If you choose not to attend certain parts of the r etreat including daytrips\, then alternative arrangements will not be made for you.\n\n6) Please note that I. Michelle Gupta\, am not a tour operato r nor a property manager. I am a Tai Chi\, Chi Kung and Meditation instruc tor who has organised a group event at a venue not managed by me. If you h ave any issues or queries regarding accommodation\, transport and other se rvices such as daytrips not directly provided by me\, you must contact the providers / venue manager yourself directly.\n\n7) Physical exercise and classes provided by me - I have been teaching since 2010 and your safety a nd comfort during Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes is always my primary concer n. The majority of movements in my  classes are fairly gentle and I will talk you through every step. However\, you will need to be aware of the li mits of your body on any particular day and adjust movements accordingly.   If you have incurred an injury or surgery I recommend that you do not t ake part in my classes until 3 months afterwards. Please be mindful of you r own physical limits and abilities when taking up any new form of exercis e and during the classes ensure you stop immediately if any movements caus e pain\, dizziness or discomfort.\n\nIf you have any queries before bookin g your place please contact Michelle on WhatsApp +353 86 878 5212.\n\n8) F orce majeur - excluding Covid 19 - if the retreat cannot take place due to any event beyond reasonable control of myself or the venue owners and tha t which is unavoidable notwithstanding the care of the affected parties\, each situation will be assessed at the time and all attempts will be made to re-schedule the event for a later date.\n\n9) By signing up for my even t you agree to subscribe to my monthly email newsletter. As a highly value d client I wish to keep you updated on retreats\, classes\, events and off ers. I send no more than one email per month and you can unsubscribe at an y time.\n\n10) NB. Balcony rooms*** One of the three balcony rooms has a s piral staircase up to the roof-terrace NB. This roof terrace is NOT open f or general use for any guests (including guests staying in this room) but it will be used for some of our planned classes. Therefore\, if you are in this room the group will need to access the stairs at designated times th rough your bedroom. I will allocate this room to the guest who books the t hird balcony room and advise them accordingly.\n\n11) Mobility issue - thi s event is not suitable for those with mobility issues due to the nature o f the planned activities\, the villa properties and the local terrain.\n\n Cancellation policy:\n\n The deposit €250pp is entirely non-refundable* *\n Any cancellations made 8 weeks or more prior to the event - on or bef ore 20th March 2026 - will receive a refund of the full retreat fee paid t o date minus €250pp deposit which will not be refunded.\n Any cancellat ions made less than 8 weeks prior to the event - on or after 20th March 20 26 will be charged at 100% of the retreat fee and no refunds will be issue d for any reason**\n If you cannot attend and you have someone else who w ould like attend the retreat in your place\, I will try wherever possible to transfer your place to them.\n ** If the event is cancelled by the ven ue owners or myself\, the retreat facilitator\, then you will receive a FU LL refund including your deposit.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://embodyharmony.com/wp-content/uploads/202 5/08/NEW-Nerja-May-2026-POSTER.jpeg CATEGORIES:Retreats,Workshops LOCATION:Nerja Villas\, Calle Rodriguez Acosta 17A\, Nerja\, 29780\, Malaga \, Spain X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Calle Rodriguez Acosta 17A\ , Nerja\, 29780\, Malaga\, Spain;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Nerja Villas:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR