Kalki is an eco-sustainable estate situated 3 km from San Vicente de Alcántara (Badajoz) in the area known as the Vega del Madroñal. It features a contemporary yurt (a circular wooden structure) measuring 50 m², fully equipped for yoga and therapy classes, workshops and training sessions. As well as indoor activities, we also offer outdoor workshops and events, where you can enjoy 6 hectares of olive, cork oak, chestnut and holm oak trees.
Visit the website: www.kalki.es
The activities featured on this page are offered by Helena Chacón and Javier Muriel, directors of Holística Nature, a company specialising in ecotourism, training and wellbeing, with its physical premises at Finca Kalki
Helena Chacón is an officially certified yoga teacher and trainer. She has trained in various natural therapies (Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, aromatherapy, Reiki, crystal therapy, etc.), is a certified forest bathing guide and holds a PhD in Geology. Visit her website: www.helenachacon.com
Javier Muriel is an officially certified yoga teacher and trainer. He specialises in breathing techniques, both yogic (Pranayama) and from other approaches. He is a certified Laughter Yoga leader and a facilitator of OSHO Active Meditation sessions. Visit his website: www.pranayam.es
Postural Yoga It is the popular form of Hatha Yoga known as psychophysical yoga, based on the practice of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing), etc. Nowadays, there are many styles of Hatha Yoga that have emerged as hybrid forms created by various teachers: Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, etc. During this session, we will mainly practise postures adapted to your needs
The on-demand yoga session takes place in the yurt at Finca Kalki, where we have everything you need for a safe and comprehensive practice. Depending on your needs, we’ll put together a sequence that’s more or less dynamic, focusing on asanas within your comfort zone whilst allowing you to build on what you already know. We’ll also introduce other yogic elements and tools such as pranayama, meditation, mudras, etc., tailored to your needs.
Yoga, as a means of connecting with the body, offers numerous proven benefits for physical and mental health. It helps your body to become strong and supple, but above all, it enables you to be aware of your body, to understand it and to feel it. When we connect with our bodies mindfully, we allow our minds to be in the present moment and clear our bodies of constraints, limitations, blockages, traumas, pain and discomfort. The practice of asanas has a highly beneficial effect on your nervous system, promoting a balance between activation and rest, which helps you feel more energetic during the day and enables you to rest deeply at night. These are just a few of the many benefits of practising yoga.
The session will be led by Helena Chacón or Javier Muriel, both of whom are teachers holding an official Certificate of Professional Competence and are trainers at the Yoga Kula® School.
Minimum age: 14 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
Yoga Nidra It is translated as the “Yoga Dream”. It consists of a methodology of Tantric origin involving a series of stages that enable you to maintain awareness whilst you relax. The aim is to access deep recesses of your psyche where beliefs, traumas, experiences and so on are stored, and to plant a seed of change and transformation.
The Yoga Nidra session takes place in the yurt at Finca Kalki (or outdoors if you’d like and the weather permits). The entire session is spent lying on your back, so you’ll settle in beforehand with whatever props you need so that you don’t have to move. During the session, the facilitator will guide you through the different stages that make up a Yoga Nidra session. All you have to do is follow her instructions and be present, observing
The short-term effect of a Yoga Nidra session is relaxation. However, Yoga Nidra is actually a form of meditation, so you will also gain self-awareness, personal development and transformation. When we practise Yoga Nidra, we are preparing our mind to free itself from the shackles of the past so that we can “walk” more freely, with greater mental clarity, energy and vitality.
The session will be led by Helena Chacón or Javier Muriel, both of whom are teachers holding an official Certificate of Professional Competence and are trainers at the Yoga Kula® School.
Minimum age: 14 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
Laughter Yoga It is a unique form of exercise in which we combine unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Anyone can laugh without relying on their mood, jokes or comedy. Laughter is initially simulated as a physical exercise, aiming to foster a childlike, playful attitude. In most cases, this leads to deep, infectious laughter. Science has shown that the body cannot distinguish between practised laughter and spontaneous laughter. Laughter Yoga is the only technique that enables people to achieve joyful laughter without initially involving cognitive thought, as it is a process that begins in the body, thereby bypassing the mind, which normally acts as a brake on laughter.
The Laughter Yoga session takes place inside the Kalki yurt. During the session, the facilitator will guide you through a series of exercises to practise your laughter and breathing. The session ends with a guided meditation and relaxation session to help balance your nervous system.
Javier Muriel, Hasya Yoga (Laughter Yoga) Facilitator. Yoga Teacher and Trainer with a Professional Certificate
Minimum age: 14 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
Breathe Well® is a an eclectic method that promotes good breathing habits amongst the general public. It is a practical method of breathwork and mindfulness that combines different techniques with the aim of accompanying each moment with appropriate breathing and awareness.
The Breathe Well breathing session takes place inside the Kalki yurt or outdoors, weather permitting. During the session, the facilitator will guide you through a series of simple introductory exercises to help you connect with your breath, and from there, you’ll move on to practising more advanced techniques. You’ll learn simple techniques and practical exercises that you can do at home to maximise the benefits.
Through the Breathe Well sessions, we first encourage a sense of connection with ourselves and, from there, we allow ourselves to connect with our breathing and recognise how it affects us. The various The exercises on offer are based on recognising and correcting or improving our breathing pattern, with the aim of not only improving the respiratory system but also increasing vitality, mindfulness and the functioning of our nervous system.
Javier Muriel, yoga teacher and trainer specialising in pranayama and breathwork. Founder of Breathe Well®
Minimum age: 14 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
OSHO® Active Meditations are a series of meditations based on the idea that, before we can tap into our inner source of consciousness, we need to release our tensions. They have been designed to enable us to consciously express and experience repressed emotions and feelings, and to learn the art of observing our habitual patterns of behaviour in a new way.
The meditation session takes place inside the Kalki yurt. At the start of the session, the facilitator will explain the guidelines to follow and will be with you throughout the process to ensure you feel safe and supported during the session. These types of meditations involve movement and are accompanied by music specially designed to complement each stage of the process. After the experience, there will be time for a break and/or to share your thoughts.
There are several types of OSHO® Active Meditations (Dynamic, Nataraya, Kundalini, No Dimensions, Nadabrahma, etc.). Each one has its own specific benefits. In general, this group of meditations helps to release tension and brings calm and mental clarity. If you’re not sure which one to choose, tell us about your particular situation and we can recommend the most suitable one for you.
Javier Muriel, Yoga Teacher and Trainer. Certified OSHO® Active Meditations Facilitator
Minimum age: 16 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
The Mioball® technique is a form of mindful myofascial release self-massage using Mioball® brand balls. These balls are made from natural rubber and come in a range of sizes and firmness levels to suit all users. The incorporation of meditation during the session makes it a deeply liberating and beneficial experience
The Mioball® Technique session takes place inside the Kalki Yurt using the balls specific to this method. During the session, the facilitator will show you how to perform the exercises, help you to delve deeper into the sensations, and guide you through the mental aspects of meditation so that you can enjoy a “mindful” session.
A Mioball® session offers a wide range of physical and mental benefits:
Helena Chacón, yoga teacher and trainer. Creator and distributor of the Mioball® brand
Minimum age: 14 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
An Aromatic Circle involves group exploration and awareness of scent, drawing on a child’s curiosity, humility in the face of learning, an understanding of our own sense of smell, and gratitude for the experience. An Aromatic Circle is a group session in which we explore various scents, whether familiar or unfamiliar. The aim is to internalise and connect with the sensation evoked by the scent, as in the Aromafulness exercises, but we also share opinions and experiences with others. Aromatic Circles are one of the tools of AromaYoga HY inspired by the Way of Incense “Kodo” and its divination variant “Kumiko” Japanese.
During these sessions, we will sit in a circle inside the yurt (or outdoors, weather permitting). We will carry out preparatory exercises based on body awareness and breathing to attune our bodies and prepare for mindful smelling.
With Aromatic Circles, you can enjoy a wide range of physical and mental benefits:
Helena Chacón, a yoga teacher with an official professional qualification and an aromatherapist. Founder of AromaYoga HY
Minimum age: 14 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
FOREST BATHING OR SHINRIN YOKU is a practice for connecting with nature, pioneered in 1982 by Akiyama Tomohide, which enables people to interact with nature through all their senses as a means of achieving meditation, self-awareness and inner peace. Since then, various researchers have discovered the many health benefits of forest bathing in particular and nature bathing in general (Shizen Yoku).
We are not seeking to «learn» about nature in the way we would during other wonderful nature-based activities, such as identifying minerals, plants or birds. A large proportion of the activities offered during a Forest Bathing session are based on «FEELING» whilst we are «CONNECTED TO NATURE».
Forest Bathing sessions are mainly held at Finca Kalki and are run by the International Institute of Nature Bathing (IIBN). Occasionally, we may hold sessions in the surrounding area.
Helena Chacón, a certified Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) guide through the “TMT” school and in “Natural Mindfulness”. Director of the IIBN (www.iibn.es). Yoga teacher and trainer
Minimum age: 16 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
This activity combines breathing exercises (mindfulness, conscious breathing, etc.) in the forest, interacting with the trees on different levels, learning about their ethnobotanical characteristics and interesting facts, and practising tree meditation, amongst other things.
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Javier Muriel, an expert in breathing techniques
Minimum age: 16 years
The price includes the session and all the materials needed for the session
Through this geotourism activity, you can learn about the significance of the rocks, their history and the origins of the landscape’s features (geomorphology) whilst enjoying the natural surroundings.
Georoutes are geological excursions in the area around the Sierra de San Pedro and the Tagus International Park. During these excursions, we will travel by car (or on foot) to unique locations and, where appropriate, go on a walk of low to medium difficulty. The starting point and the Georuta will depend on the customer’s requirements, their accommodation and the weather conditions. You can choose from two types:
GEOSCIENCE: A geological field trip during which we will focus solely on Earth Sciences, learning about the region’s minerals, how the rocks were formed, the origin of the landscape, geological history, etc.
GEOFULNESS (Science with a Conscience): An outing that combines geological outreach with mindfulness and self-awareness practices. This discipline, created by Dr Helena Chacón, establishes a new paradigm in the popularisation of Earth Sciences (Geology) and in nature-based personal development methods such as Forest Bathing and Natural Mindfulness, placing the emphasis on abiotic aspects. Find out more via the link below
With Geofulness, you’ll also get:
Helena Chacón, PhD in Geology with a European specialisation. CEO of the International Institute of Nature Baths (www.iibn.es)
Minimum age: 14 years (children under this age do not pay for the activity)
The price includes the session, the teaching materials and the guide’s explanations
The price does not include travel by car or a snack
The “Wellbeing Experiences” we offer at Kalki combine a FOREST BATHING + WELLBEING ACTIVITY
The Forest Bathing session will take place on the 6 hectares of the Finca Kalki estate and will be tailored to your needs.
The Wellbeing Activity takes place outdoors (weather permitting) or inside the Kalki Yurt, and you can choose from: Reiki, Session Breathe Well® (breathing), Aromatic Circle, Mioball® Technique (mindful self-massage using balls), Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga or any other practice of Postural Yoga on request.
These sessions combine the very best of Conscious Nature with the practices offered by other mind-body disciplines. They are ideal for individual sessions, for sharing with your partner, or for enjoying in a small group (children aged 14 and over). These experiences are fantastic for relaxing the body and mind, fostering self-awareness and improving your connection with yourself; they are particularly suitable during times of transition or change, or for sharing with loved ones during moments of celebration.
Helena Chacón, a certified Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) guide through the “TMT” school and in “Natural Mindfulness”. Director of the IIBN (www.iibn.es). Yoga teacher and trainer
Minimum age: 16 years
The price includes the session and all the materials required to carry out the activity
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