A delightful and unique six-day retreat at beautiful Cal Reiet dedicated to cultivate balance and harmony in body, mind, and spirit. Guided by two senior teachers, the program offers twice-daily sessions including yoga, meditation, pranayama, chanting, mantras, and insightful discussions. Karl Straub and Loten Dahortsang bring decades of experience, creating a powerful synergy through their long friendship and complementary teaching styles. Both teachers are gifted storytellers whose warmth and wisdom make each session inspiring and unforgettable. View the RETREAT FLYER.
PRICE includes room, daily breakfast + dinner, retreat program, spa access, and a massage!
Double: 2.040,00 € per person (you can choose one double or two twin beds)
Single: 2.728,75 € / External participants (not staying overnight): 1.200€
Luxury rooms & 1 BR suites, 45 € per room per night surcharge.
BOOKING by email: enquiries@calreiet.com, phone (+34) 971 947 047, or calreiet.com
What to Expect
Yoga & Pranayama. Karl leads flowing yoga session, adapted for your needs, guided breath techniques, and deep relaxation (savasana) for profound relaxation and recovery.
Meditation, Mantras, Spiritual Conversations. Loten guides authentic Mahamudra and
Dzogchen meditation, adapted for the modern practitioner, along with healing mantras and
spiritual dialogue, and Q and A.
Morning and Evening quiet time / digital detox. No talking or electronic devices 10 pm -10 am.
Healthy Delicious Vegan/Vegetarian Meals
Free Time plenty of open time for you to rest, explore nature and beaches, or enjoy the pool
and spa.
Who is this for? Suitable for those seeking health, balance, self-empowerment, and inner clarity.
All levels are welcome, though a basic understanding of yoga and meditation is recommended.
Daily Schedule
Arrival day
15:00 – 18:00 check in, settle in.
18:30 dinner
20:30 welcome circle
Daily
7:30-9.30 yoga, pranayama, meditation, relaxation
9:30-11:00 Breakfast
11:00-16:30 free time
16:30-18:30 mantra, meditation, dharma talk, Q&A
18:30 amazing dinner
Final Day
7:30-9:00 yoga, pranayama, meditation, relaxation
9:00-10:30 Breakfast
11:00 checkout, departure
About the teachers
Karl Straub was born in North Carolina, and he was introduced to meditation around age 10. He
became a competitive swimmer, singer, dolphin communication researcher, and graduate of Duke
University. He lived 6 years in NYC, taught math and science, and founded one of the world`s
first web hosting companies. In 2005 he made a life-changing decision to dive deeper into yoga
and meditation. He sold his business, donated his belongings, gave up his flat in Manhattan, and
set off to explore a simple life with just what he could carry. This began an odyssey of 8 years
during which he kept no apartment anywhere. He traveled, studied, and eventually taught in over
40 cities in 12 countries. He is continually inspired by his parents and family, students and friends,
and senior teachers like Richard Freeman, Zen master Keido Fukushima, Swami Bua, David Life,
Sharon Gannon, and others, to share a gentle way of life with depth, clarity, and lightheartedness.
Karl lives in Zurich, Switzerland and leads classes, events, and retreats around the world.
Loten Dahortsang was born in Tibet in 1968, and trained at the Monastic Tibet Institute since
He is a featured presenter and retreat leader at major Buddhist centers across Europe, and
at retreat centers around the world. Loten is based in Switzerland where he teaches at Rikon
Monastery.
BOOKING by email: enquiries@calreiet.com, phone (+34) 971 947 047, or calreiet.com
Payment details: 500 € deposit up to 3 months in advance, afterwards remaining amount is payable.
Hotel payment account details for your reference:
IBAN: ES80 0019 0086 15 4010067913 BIC/SWIFT: DEUTESBBXXX
Bank: Deutsche Bank
Beneficiary: Cal Reiet Mallorca SL
TRAVEL NOTES
By air, fly to Palma de Mallorca (PMI). Cal Reiet is in Santanyi, 35-45 minutes drive from the airport. Taxis are easily available from the airport without reservation. Or call the hotel (at least 24 hours advance notice) to arrange a pickup for a fee. If you like to explore beaches and other points of interest around the island a rental car (perhaps shared with another guest) might be a good choice. Book online in advance for best price.
RENTAL CAR / AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Driving distances: Airport to hotel 40 min, hotel to beaches 15-25 min. Most guests choose to either rent a car or arrange a taxi as needed. Reserve your rental car or taxi service in advance to ensure best availability. Please be advised that ground transportation is not included in the retreat price. Contace info@calreiet.com is you have questions.
CHECKIN TIME
on arrival day, between 3 – 6 pm. Our first event together is dinner on arrival day at 6:30 or so (front desk team will inform you). After dinner we will gather in the yoga shala for our opening circle, meet and greet, and some easy stretching before bed.
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
All rooms at Cal Reiet are beautifully appointed in similar style, and all rooms have their own private bathroom. The hotel team will show you to your specific room, which has been assigned in advance by Karl. Please do not ask the hotel staff to change your room. It is a small hotel, and rooms are assigned carefully to give consideration to double occupancy guests (larger rooms), and order of registration date (for everyone else). If you have any special requirements, for example for medical reasons you can`t navigate stairs, then please advise the hotel before the retreat.
CHECKOUT
On departure day, checkout by 11:00. Late arrival or early departure may be arranged, however, please be advised we cannot offer partial refunds for unused days or meals.
MEALS
Excellent vegetarian brunch and dinner are included in the retreat price. All meals are chef-prepared, delicious vegetarian, buffet style. A few items may include egg and dairy and these will be indicated. No meat is served at the retreat. Beer and wine are available at addtional cost. We encourage everyone to consider a no-alcohol week, but the choice is yours.
SILENCE
To establish a quiet ambience for our retreat, we keep silence (no talking, no texting, etc.) in the mornings from dawn until beginning of brunch, and also evenings after 9:30pm. Otherwise you are free to talk as desired.
MINDFULNESS
All-day mindfulness is part of our retreat practice. This means we slow down, enjoy the fragrant air with each breath, feel the texture of the smooth stones in the garden path, support the staff by taking our own dishes to the service area after meals. Simple details like this make a big difference.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
Clothing for any warm and cool weather, sun hat, sunglasses, sun screen lotion, rain jacket, sturdy walking shoes/sneakers, house slippers or pool-side sandals, beach towel.
WHAT IS PROVIDED
The retreat has a full assortment of yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, and meditation cushions. In any case some guests prefer to bring their own mats from home. It`s up to you.
FITNESS and SAFETY
Physical and mental health is presupposed for all participants. If you are under the care of a doctor please inform your instructors. If you have any injuries or mobility restrictions we ask you to take responsibility for your own safety and skip or modify any activities or instructions as you deem necessary.
PETS No pets allowed at the retreat. We love animals, however the retreat center cannot accommodate pets.
CONTACTS
Karl Straub
karl@karlstraub.com
Cal Reiet
Carrer de Cal Reiet 80
07650 Santanyí, Illes Balears, Spain
Phone: +34 971 94 70 47
info@calreiet.com
Thank you, and see you at the retreat,
Karl
