Malva Yoga

Malva Yoga is a yoga and wellness center based in Villamartín, Spain, serving the local community in Andalusia and hosting international retreats. Its founder has over 22 years of immersion in the yoga path and focuses on practices that combine traditional Hatha Yoga with modern movement science suited for the Western body.

Yoga Specialties and Methods

The center specializes in the Synergy Yoga Method, developed by Simon Borg-Olivier. This approach fuses traditional Hatha Yoga with internal martial arts and Western physiotherapy. Classes focus on restoring spinal fluidity, improving blood flow, and calming the nervous system. The practice centers on breath, movement, and energy flow, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced students.

Specialized Wellness Programs

• Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga: Classes focus on breathwork to expand lung capacity and build pelvic stability to support recovery.
• 5-Dimensional Flow: A system of lengthening, bending, twisting, side-bending, and expanding movements designed to improve circulation without increasing heart rate or breath rate.
• Synergy Chakra Flows: A structured course featuring eight spinal movements and seven creative flows to balance energy.
• Restorative and Yin Yoga: Sessions using floor-based poses held for 3–5 minutes or longer to target connective tissues and fascia.

Complementary Practices

The founder incorporates Kalaripayattu, a South Indian martial art, as a complementary practice to yoga for focus and grounding. Additionally, the center offers Pilates, including Reformer techniques, which the founder began practicing to rebuild core and pelvic floor muscles.

Retreat Experiences and Facilities

Retreats are held in locations chosen for nature and privacy, including Spain, Italy, Morocco, and Greece. From May to October, in-person classes are held at Villa Vegana in Mallorca. The founder previously owned and managed the Yoga Lab Barcelona studio for three years before focusing on leading retreats.

• Facilities: Depending on the venue, facilities have included the Om Dome studio, infinity pools, saunas, and Mediterranean gardens.
• Nourishment: Programs often include organic vegetarian meals. Some retreats have featured chefs trained in Macrobiotic cooking, Ayurveda, and Food Therapy.
• Additional Activities: Retreat schedules may include ecstatic dance, cacao rituals, surfing, and nature hikes.

Student Services

Malva Yoga assists participants with travel planning for retreats, including arranging shared taxi transfers from airports such as Seville, Malaga, and Palma de Mallorca to help students split costs. Retreat information is provided in English and Polish. Private online classes are available to help students build a strong foundation for personal practice at home. The center also provides business and leadership mentoring for yoga and wellness professionals, including free 1-on-1 discovery calls and downloadable pre-session guides.