Holiday itinerary
Whether you’re a complete novice, or an experienced yogi, this holiday course offers the ideal combination of relaxing yoga classes and immersive Spanish lessons. Giving you the opportunity to embrace local Spanish culture as you deepen your yoga practice and accelerate your Spanish language skills, this will be an unforgettable experience in one of Spain’s most colourful cities.
You’ll be practicing your Spanish language skills both in and outside the classroom. Highly qualified professional language teachers take an immersive approach to teaching and speak to you in Spanish which gives you the chance to start picking up the nuances of the language from day one.
Outside of Spanish lessons, you can put your vocabulary to use whilst mingling with the locals in your yoga classes held at a local yoga studio, just 15 minutes walk from the school. Improve your technique, deepen your yogic understanding, or discover this new skill for the very first time; whatever your level, your friendly Spanish yoga teachers are on hand to help you get the most from your yoga practice and develop some vocabulary along the way.
Granada is one of Spain’s most beautiful cities, and holds the crown for being Andalucía’s hippest, vibrant and youthful cities buzzing with activity yet still retaining the famous Andalucian laid back charm. It is a scenic town hosting the incredible Alhambra Moorish palace as well as picturesque winding streets, flamenco rhythms, hidden caves, hiking, and a fascinating North African history. It is also famed for its free tapas culture which will have visitors amazed at the generous portions of culinary delights that come served for the price of a drink.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and discover a truly enriching experience as you learn Spanish and practice yoga in the magical city of Granada.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced Spanish learners though PLEASE NOTE that the yoga classes are taught completely in Spanish and so complete beginners of Spanish and those who have not done yoga before may find this course too challenging
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced on all dates in 2015
- Yoga lessons are suitable for all levels (Please note yoga classes will be held in Spanish)
- Minimum age 16
Who Are Our Guests?
- People come from all over the world and you’ll never be placed in a class with just English speakers so that you use the language you are learning rather than resorting to chatting in English
- Ages vary, but the typical language learner falls in to the 20-60 age bracket though we have no age limit and we’ve had guests in their 70s and 80s studying languages with us
- During the summer and in university holiday times the average age typically drops and there are many guests in their 20s
- Over 90% of our language learners travel solo and every school organises social and cultural activities to help you get to know others at the school outside of class
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new language and culture
Travelling Solo?
- This Spanish and yoga course makes a great singles holiday as the majority of students travel solo
- You will be allocated classes according to your level of Spanish and so will be with other students of a same level
- The school arranges extra-curricular activities and so you will have the opportunity to socialise with fellow classmates and make new friends from all over the world
Spanish And Yoga Holiday Start Days
- The school is open year round with a break for Christmas
- Spanish courses start on Mondays and finish on Fridays
- If you choose our optional accommodation, you will check-in on Sunday and check-out the following Saturday
- Although Spanish is available year round, yoga is not available in August
- Students can stay more than one week - please contact us on
Spanish And Yoga Class Schedule
- Spanish classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
- Classes run from 9am-12.15pm
- Yoga classes will depend on your level of yoga and experience and can be scheduled around your Spanish classes, usually in the afternoons
- You will have 2 yoga lessons per week lasting 90 minutes each
About The Yoga Classes
- Yoga classes will be held at a local yoga studio, about 15 minutes walk from the school in the city centre
- Your yoga classes will be taught by certified instructor Eladía Martínez, who founded the studio in 1993 or one of her highly qualified team of instructors
- Eladía has been certified by BKS Iyengar, the master of Iyengar yoga
- The classes will offer Iyengar based Hatha yoga, one of the most recognized and popular forms of yoga
- All equipment is provided for the classes
- Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in easily
- Yoga classes are kept to 5-8 students per class
- Classes are taught entirely in Spanish
- Yoga classes are suitable for novices to experienced yogis and all levels are catered for
What Will I Learn?
- The language lessons are highly interactive and you will speak Spanish from day 1, both inside and outside of the classroom
- You’ll focus on the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- The yoga classes are also an opportunity to put what you learn in the classroom in to practice as all classes are taught in Spanish
- The yoga classes will teach Iyengar based hatha yoga, a popular form of yoga which is ideal for novices and yogis alike
- If you’ve never practiced yoga before, this is an excellent introduction to the practice
- For experienced yogis, it is a chance to deepen and enrich your usual practice whilst developing your Spanish language skills
Level Test
- Unless you are a complete beginner, you will be asked to complete a short level test before arrival in order to place you in the most appropriate group for your level of Spanish
- The test will be sent to you post-booking
Optional Extras
- This school offers transfers to and from Granada airport for an additional charge; you can book transfers during the booking process
- This school offers additional Spanish lessons in the afternoon that can be pre-booked or booked on arrival if there is availability (email for more info)
- This school offers optional accommodation
Compulsory Extras
- Please note that this school charges a compulsory course enrolment fee, this is not included in the price and will be charged as an extra during the booking process
Free Time In Granada
- The school offers a host of optional cultural activities and seminars throughout the week
- You will have the chance to take part in different activities such as tapas tours and excursions
- You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this learning holiday with a difference
Pursue a passion for languages whilst practicing your yoga poses in one of Spain’s most scenic, laid back yet vibrant cities as you improve two new skills, and mingle with the locals as well as with others from around the globe for an enriching Spanish language holiday to remember.