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:20260325T171355Z 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\nNB. UPDATE as of Feb 2026 - ther e are now just THREE ROOMS LEFT - all are available for single occupancy o nly and have a bathroom shared with maximum one other person all priced at €945pp.\n\nTo enquire about booking a place\, please kindly get in touc h via WhatsApp 086 878 5212 or email embodyharmony@gmail.com.\n\nMany thx! Michelle x \n\n \;\n\n______________________________________________ ______________\n\n \;\n\nI’m thrilled to announce this exciting trip to the beautiful Spanish beach town of Nerja for a wonderful holistic hol iday— a wonderful chance to rest and replenish and kick-back with like-m inded new friends in the Spanish sunshine - at a luxury villa with a priva te pool\, just 8 minutes walk from pristine and peaceful beaches…….. 🌴😎💟  and all just one hour from Malaga International Airport (tr ansfers included!).\n\nIn addition to daily TAI CHI and CHI KUNG classes\, guided MEDITATIONS and soothing SOUND BATHS with me - Michelle Gupta (tea ching in Cork since 2010) - I’m delighted to confirm that we will be joi ned by a guest Yoga instructor\, Kate Cuddy \, also from Cork! So we will also enjoy daily YOGA sessions too!! I simply can’t wait!\n\nEVERYONE IS WELCOME and no experience is necessary. We will guide you carefully throu gh every step.\n\nSee below for all the delicious details\, what’s inclu ded and to select your room (just a deposit needed for now / nothing else to pay until March 2026!)\n\nAnd if you have any queries please do get in touch on WhatsApp +353 86 878 5212. Michelle - Holistic Therapist &\; T ai Chi Instructor  x\n\n \;\nWhen: Sun 17th-Sat 23rd May 2026\nWhere: Nerja\, Spain - approx 1-hour from Malaga airport (transfers incl!)\nDuri ng a brief visit to Nerja in May 2025\, I was simply blown away by the bre athtaking ocean views and scenery in the area\, the pristine beaches with their affordable and relaxed restaurants and the little cobbled streets wi th shops and cafes. Plus there are views of mountains in the distance. I w as delighted to see there isn’t a highrise hotel in sight and the not-to o-warm temperatures during May were perfect. I cant wait to share it with you!!\n\nOur villas - we have two beautiful villas each with a private poo l on a very quiet street\, situated just 8 mins walk from pristine Burrian a beach and 15 mins walk from the breathtaking Balcon De Europa Plaza.\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\nRetreat Prices and rooms: PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITE D to 13 guests. There are TWELVE bright\, stylish rooms - some with a balc ony - in two neighbouring villas :\n\n \;\n\n\n\nSINGLE occupancy / sh ared bathroom (one bathroom shared by max two people)\n€945 pp STANDARD /  €1\,005pp with pool view BALCONY\n\n\nSINGLE occupancy / private bat hroom\n€995 pp STANDARD /  €1\,085 pp with pool view BALCONY\n\n\nSHA RED occupancy (twin/double) / private bathroom / just one shared room avai lable\n€795 pp STANDARD\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nWHAT’S INCLUDED i n the retreat price?  \n\n 6 nights accommodation: We will be based in two\, beautiful neighbouring villas each with a private pool - just 8 mins walk from Nerja’s pristine Burriana beach with its shops and restaurant s and 15 mins 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 Private pool - Each villa has a private pool with sun loungers\n Al so full facilities - eg. kitchen with washing machine etc\, indoor and out door dining 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 up on request at extra cost.\n\n\n Airport transfers -  Malaga Internationa l Airport NB. Taxis will be combined to suit flight schedules\n I will pr ovide six daily breakfast/brunches - these will be self-service at the vil las. Pls advise in advance if you require veggie\, gluten or dairy free.\n Daily classes including Tai Chi\, Chi Kung\, Sound Baths &\; Meditati on. And Yoga with or guest instructor NB. Classes will commence in the mor ning of our first full day 18th May and end on the evening of our last nig ht’s stay Fri 22nd May.\n A daytrip to the famous Nerja Caves including audio guide tour and the little\, red tourist train!\n Plenty of free ti me to explore the stunning streets of Nerja with its pristine beaches\, an d many restaurants\, cafes\, shops and the spectacular Plaza de Balcon Eur opa. Or just relax by the pool at your villa!\n Departure day Sat 23rd Ma y - due to 10am check-out from the villas and late departure times of both Ryanair and Aerlingus flights back to Cork\, I have booked an apartment a t 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 c an always fold it up and bring in hand-luggage!\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nHOW TO BOOK &\; PAYMENTS - \n\n SELECT YOUR ROOM OPTION - P lease see the remaining room options below and select your chosen room opt ion. Places are limited and subject to availability at the time of booking .\n\nNB. BOOKING FOR SHARED OCCUPANCY (twin/double) - A minimum of TWO PLA CES must be booked if you wish to share a twin or double room. Shared plac es cannot be booked individually for two people who are not attending the event together eg. with a friend\, family member or partner.\n\nIMPORTANT : Before booking your place please kindly read the T&\;C’s shown belo w. By booking your place you are confirming that you have read and underst ood them. Thankyou.\n\n PAY YOUR DEPOSIT - a non-refundable deposit** of €250pp is required to book your place. If booking your place after Fri 2 0th March 2026 / 8 weeks before the event then the full fee is payable. Se e T&\;C’s and Cancellation Policy below.\n FINAL INSTALMENT - The fu ll-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\, the FULL RETREAT FEEis payable\n\nPAYMENT METHODS:\n\n1) By Revol ut to revtag @michellegupta or my phone number +353 86 878 5212. I will se nd a receipt by email.\n\n2) By direct online bank-transfer to my AIB busi ness account - I will send a receipt by email - My account details:\n\nNam e: Michelle Gupta / Bank: AIB / IBAN: IE19AIBK93434864124184\n\n/ BIC: AIB KIE2D / Account no: 64124184\n\n3) By card online by selecting from the op tions below - or over the phone - all card payments will incur a +2% card fee / receipts are automated and sent by email.\n\n \;\n\nYOUR INSTRUC TORS - \n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMICHELLE GUPTA - Hello! I’m Michel le and have been teaching Tai Chi\, Chi Kung and Meditation in and around Cork in Ireland since 2010. Since running my first retreat in Greece back in 2017 I was hooked on sharing purposeful\, holistic holidays and have si nce taken groups to Portugal\, Lanzarote (twice)\, India (twice) and most recently Marrakech in Morocco in Oct 2025! I also host all-inclusive weeke nds in Ireland. 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\nGUEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR KATE CUDDY - I also love to have Yoga class es as part of my overseas events and 2026 is no exception. I’m thrilled to have Kate Cuddy as our guest Yoga teacher in Nerja. She has been teachi ng in Cork for over 10 years and we recently collaborated in some gorgeous Restorative Sounds workshops.\n\nNo experience is necessary to attend thi s retreat and we will guide you carefully through every step and activity. Please get 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 suggest bringing a blanket for our Sound baths / Meditations.\n Al l 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 for drinking. I will aim to provide a bottle per person upon arri val but you will then need to purchase water for the rest of the trip. I w ill be making a few trips to the local supermarket (by car) so I would be happy to pick some up for you upon request.\n Any daytrips or entrance fe es - other than to the Nerja Caves.\n Any other personal expenses\, shopp ing\, taxis etc.\n Travel insurance\n Beach towels - you’ll need to br ing one with you plus I recommend beach shoes as the beaches are made up o f tiny stones rather than sand.\n\n \;\n\n\n \;\n\nRETREAT TESTIMO NIALS AND MY “GIRLS” - THELMA &\; LOUISE !\n\nI’ve been hosting h olistic holidays since 2017 in locations such as the Greek Islands\, India \, Portugal\, Lanzarote and Marrakech in Morocco!\n\nI love nothing more t han to bring together like-minded\, lovely people for adventures in inspir ing surroundings and comfy accommodation that really put the TREAT in retr eat!! Now I’m over the moon to offer this trip to Spain!\n\nYou might li ke to read my BLOG  “Thelma and Louise\, Tai Chi and Me - Why I love ho sting holistic holidays” CLICK HERE  (NB>\; written in Summer 2022).\ n\nI simply can’t wait to welcome you to “Chi-lax” in Nerja !! Miche lle x\n\n \;\n\nHear from a couple of my previous retreat guests below -\n\nGUEST TESTIMONIAL from MARRAKECH RETREAT October 2025: Here’s what Loredana had to say about our recent trip to magical Marrakech (and she h as already booked her place in Nerja!) :\n\n“ The recent retreat in Marr akesh with Michelle was a truly an unforgettable experience. The Riad (Gue st House) was beautiful and comfortable\, blending traditional Moroccan ch arm with modern 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 cult ural excursions through the vibrant souks and the desert.\n\nWhat really s tood out was the warmth and care of the Moroccan hosts\, who created such a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. I came away feeling deeply refreshed \, grounded\, and reconnected—with myself and with the beauty of Morocco . The retreat not only met but exceeded my expectations in every way.\n\nI would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a meaningful escape that nourishes both body and soul. Truly a memorable and transform ative journey - all made possible by Michelle\, whose organisation and pre sence made this experience absolutely perfect! Thank you so much Michelle 🥰 - From Loredana\, Cork. “\n\n \;\n\n\n \;\n\nGUEST TESTIMON IAL from LANZAROTE RETREAT October 2022 - Here’s what Noa had to say abo ut our Lanzarote trip\n\n“Wow\, how do you sum up a week like this - a T ai Chi and Yoga retreat in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands...I've been pra cticing yoga for a few years now and Tai chi for the first time. Fun to ex perience new things!\n\nClasses in the morning and evening - some in uniqu e locations.  Plus a lot of time to think\, to rest. To have fun with peo ple of different ages and from different places\n\nAnd most importantly... I disconnected from the Internet by choice... Allowing myself to truly co nnect with myself.\n\nWhat I know is that - This is the beginning of a new love - retreats!\nIn a nutshell... It was perfect and not easy to come ba ck afterwards. 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 &\; C ONDITIONS OF BOOKING &\; CANCELLATION POLICY \n\nRE: Tai Chi - Sun\, S ound &\; Sea in Nerja\, Spain - holistic holiday facilitated by Michell e Gupta x6 nights / 5 days.\n\nVillas - owned and managed by Nerja Paradis e Rentals - a professional\, family run holiday villa rentals business wit h over 25 years of experience in renting private villas in Nerja.\n\nDates : commencing Sunday 17th May 4pm until Saturday 23rd May 10am 2026. These are the check-in and check-out times as specified by Nerja Paradise Rental s  - please bear these in mind when booking your flights. We should be ab le to leave our luggage at their office which is a few steps away from the villas while we wait for our airport transfers by the beach!\n\nRE: Airpo rt transfers - these are included in your retreat fee and will be arranged by me through Nerja Paradise Rentals according to our group flight times. \n\nBy booking your place on this holiday you are agreeing to abide by the following terms and conditions and confirm that you have read and underst and all the information below. Paying your deposit and subsequent full-fee s for the holiday forms the contract between me - Michelle Gupta\, the ret reat facilitator - and yourself.\n\n1) Travel Insurance  - it is essentia l that ensure yourself and any parties you may be attending with have adeq uate travel insurance for your trip. I\, Michelle Gupta\, cannot accept an y participants who are not insured to travel from their home country to Sp ain\n\n2) Deposits - The deposit €250 pp paid to confirm your place is c ompletely 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 booked if you wish to share a twin or double room. Shared places c annot be booked individually for two people who are not attending the even t 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 20 th March 2026 then the full-fee is payable.\n\n5) Group event - this retre at is designed as a group event and is held in the spirit of communal acco mmodation\, group classes\, eating meals together (sometimes on-site and s ometimes in local restaurants) and attending included excursions together. Naturally you are not obliged to attend every class or event offered on t his trip - but if you are looking for a customised\, solo holiday then thi s is NOT the right event for you! If you choose not to attend certain part s of the retreat including daytrips\, then alternative arrangements will n ot be made for you.\n\n6) Please note that I. Michelle Gupta\, am not a to ur operator nor a property manager. I am a Tai Chi\, Chi Kung and Meditati on instructor who has organised a group event at a venue not managed by me . If you have any issues or queries regarding accommodation\, transport an d other services such as daytrips not directly provided by me\, you must c ontact the providers / venue manager yourself directly.\n\n7) Physical exe rcise and classes provided by me - I have been teaching since 2010 and you r safety and comfort during Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes is always my prim ary concern. The majority of movements in my  classes are fairly gentle a nd I will talk you through every step. However\, you will need to be aware of the limits of your body on any particular day and adjust movements acc ordingly.  If you have incurred an injury or surgery I recommend that you do not take part in my classes until 3 months afterwards. Please be mindf ul of your own physical limits and abilities when taking up any new form o f exercise and during the classes ensure you stop immediately if any movem ents cause pain\, dizziness or discomfort.\n\nIf you have any queries befo re booking your place please contact Michelle on WhatsApp +353 86 878 5212 .\n\n8) Force majeur - excluding Covid 19 - if the retreat cannot take pla ce due to any event beyond reasonable control of myself or the venue owner s and that which is unavoidable notwithstanding the care of the affected p arties\, 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 fo r my event you agree to subscribe to my monthly email newsletter. As a hig hly valued client I wish to keep you updated on retreats\, classes\, event s and offers. I send no more than one email per month and you can unsubscr ibe at any time.\n\n10) NB. Balcony rooms*** One of the three balcony room s has a spiral staircase up to the roof-terrace NB. This roof terrace is N OT open for general use for any guests (including guests staying in this r oom) but it will be used for some of our planned classes. Therefore\, if y ou are in this room the group will need to access the stairs at designated times through your bedroom. I will allocate this room to the guest who bo oks the third balcony room and advise them accordingly.\n\n11) Mobility is sue - this event is not suitable for those with mobility issues due to the nature of the planned activities\, the villa properties and the local ter rain.\n\nCancellation policy:\n\n The deposit €250pp is entirely non-re fundable**\n Any cancellations made 8 weeks or more prior to the event - on or before 20th March 2026 - will receive a refund of the full retreat f ee paid to date minus €250pp deposit which will not be refunded.\n Any cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the event - on or after 20th March 2026 will be charged at 100% of the retreat fee and no refunds will be issued for any reason**\n If you cannot attend and you have someone e lse who would like attend the retreat in your place\, I will try wherever possible to transfer your place to them.\n ** If the event is cancelled b y the venue owners or myself\, the retreat facilitator\, then you will rec eive a FULL 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