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Pilates Retreat
Overview
Your Pilates Journey
Expert-led Pilates with reformer equipment in a stunning mountain retreat
Our Pilates Retreat combines the precision and control of Pilates with the restorative benefits of a wellness retreat, helping you build strength, improve posture, and increase flexibility in a calm, supportive environment. The retreat includes daily mat Pilates, meditation and yoga sessions, creating a balanced approach to strength, mobility, flexibility, and mindful movement.
A key part of the experience is our private 1:1 reformer Pilates sessions, where you receive personalised guidance tailored to your body, goals, and ability level. Unlike a group class, these sessions allow our expert instructors to focus on your technique, support injury prevention or recovery, and help you build strength safely and effectively.
Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, the retreat also includes time to unwind with spa treatments, nourishing cuisine, and the tranquility of our mountain surroundings.
What's Included
Standard Inclusions (pp):
- Daily meals (beverages excluded)
- Daily group mat Pilates sessions
- Daily group yoga
- Daily group meditation
- Shanti-Som gift
Exclusive Extras (pp):
- 60-minute spa treatment
- 1 × private reformer session
These Exclusive Extras are included during your 3-night stay, and you will receive them again for every additional 4 nights you book.
Retreat Price – From €270/night (not including accommodation)
Daily Schedule
A Day at Shanti-Som
What a day at Shanti-Som Pilates Retreat might look like
Morning Group Yoga
Start your day with an energising yoga flow
Healthy Breakfast
Nutritious buffet with the option to choose from a selection of freshly cooked items.
Group Mat Pilates
Core-focused mat session to energise the body
Healthy Lunch
Enjoy a daily changing buffet selection of healthy salads, warm sides and soups.
Spa Treatment or Free Time
Deep-tissue massage, pool, or relaxation
Group Meditation
Space to slow down, cultivate presence, and deepen inner calm
Dinner
Choose from our selection of daily changing dishes and enjoy a three-course dinner.
Evening Relaxation
Begin to wind down and prioritise sleep, choosing our guided breathwork and meditation audio to support relaxation.
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Your Journey
How It Works
Choose Your Dates
Our doors are open every day of the year. Your retreat begins when you arrive, for as long or as short as you like. We typically require a minimum stay of 3 nights for most programs.
Select your accommodation
Each location features a selection of intimate, thoughtfully designed rooms. Rooms accommodate a maximum of two guests, with a surcharge applied for double occupancy.
Choose Your Retreat Program
Tailored to your wellness goals, we offer a variety of programs - Relaxation, Yoga, Pilates, Detox, Healing and Weight Loss. Each program is priced on a daily basis per person.
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About Our Pilates Programme
Mat Pilates
Our mat Pilates sessions focus on the classical repertoire developed by Joseph Pilates, adapted for modern bodies. Using your own body weight as resistance, these sessions build core strength, improve alignment, and develop body awareness.
Sessions are held in our dedicated movement studio with views of the surrounding mountains. Small group sizes ensure personal attention and modification options for different levels.
Props including resistance bands, Pilates rings, and small balls are incorporated to add variety and challenge.
1:1 Reformer Pilates
The reformer is a signature piece of Pilates equipment, offering a unique combination of spring resistance and guided movement.
Working one-on-one with an experienced instructor allows for a more personalised experience, with guidance tailored to your movement patterns, strength, posture, and individual goals. Whether you are building core stability, refining technique, or supporting recovery from injury, this 1:1 session offers focused attention that simply isn’t possible in a group class.
Pilates vs Yoga
Yoga and Pilates are both mindful movement practices that support overall wellbeing, but they differ in focus and approach. Yoga combines movement, breathwork, and meditation to improve flexibility, balance, relaxation, and mental clarity, often with a more holistic and restorative feel. Pilates, on the other hand, focuses on controlled, low-impact exercises designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, enhance stability, and support injury prevention or rehabilitation. Together, they complement each other beautifully, creating balance between strength, mobility, and mindfulness.
Spa & Wellness
Our spa complements the Pilates programme perfectly. From deep-tissue massage to relieve workout soreness to relaxing aromatherapy to unwind, our therapists tailor each treatment to your needs.
Spa facilities include a heated outdoor pool with mountain views, traditional sauna, and Turkish steam room. These are ideal for pre-session warm-up or post-session recovery.
Each Pilates retreat guest receives one complimentary treatment per 3 nights, with additional treatments available to book.
Nutrition
Proper nutrition supports your physical practice and recovery. Our chef prepares three balanced meals daily, with a focus on lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and plenty of fresh vegetables.
We understand the nutritional demands of an active Pilates programme and adjust portion sizes and macro ratios accordingly. Special dietary requirements are always accommodated.
Healthy snacks, fresh fruit, and herbal teas are available throughout the day.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is needed. Our instructors teach all levels and will ensure exercises are appropriate for your ability. If you are new to Pilates, this is a wonderful way to learn the fundamentals with expert guidance.
Mat Pilates uses your body weight as resistance and is performed on the floor. Reformer Pilates uses a specialised machine with adjustable springs that provide both resistance and assistance. The reformer allows for a wider range of exercises and is particularly effective for building strength and improving alignment.
Every day there is one Mat Pilates sessions which is complimented by daily mediation and yoga. Your schedule can be adjusted based on your energy levels and preferences.
Within each stay you will have at least 1 personalised Reformer Pilates session.
Yes, many guests choose to combine Pilates with elements from our other retreat programmes. For example, if improving your nutrition is one of your goals, you may wish to include a 1:1 Nutritional Consultation or Health Check to help guide you towards healthier eating habits.
We also offer a daily schedule of optional activities, including sound healing, guided hikes, breathwork, and ice bath experiences, which can be incorporated into your stay. Our team will help create a personalised itinerary that feels balanced, supportive, and tailored to your individual needs.
Pilates is widely recognised as an effective rehabilitation method. However, please inform us of any injuries or medical conditions before arrival so our instructors can prepare appropriate modifications. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before booking if you have a current injury.
Shanti-Som is located in the village of Monda, in the mountains above Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The nearest airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP), approximately 45 minutes by car.
We can arrange private airport transfers for your convenience. The retreat is also accessible from Gibraltar airport (1 hour) and Seville airport (2.5 hours).
Guests arriving by car will find free private parking on-site. The mountain location provides the perfect escape from the busy coast while remaining easily accessible.
Testimonials
Guest Experiences
“Shanti-Som exceeded all my expectations. The yoga sessions were incredible, and the staff made me feel completely at home. I left feeling renewed and inspired.”
Sarah M.
Yoga Retreat — London, UK
“I came for relaxation and found so much more. The treatments were world-class, the food was amazing, and I slept better than I have in years.”
Elena R.
Relaxation Retreat — Madrid, ES
“As a Pilates instructor myself, I was impressed by the quality of teaching. The reformer sessions were challenging and the natural surroundings made every session special.”
Maria L.
Pilates Retreat — Berlin, DE
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