In this retreat...

... you will (re)connect with your natural state of peace and calmness. You'll be letting go of limiting beliefs, fears, and attachments. 

... you'll experience life changing meditations. José Antonio Manchado shares effective and transformational practices, all focussed at discovering your inner self. 

... there'll be more meditations and practices:

• For self-inquiry,
• For awakening consciousness,
• To let go of control and live in peace,
• To let go of pain from the past and live without fear,
• To connect with nature

and other Tibetan energy meditations to live from your heart.

practical details

What will you get?

» José Antonio Manchado  will share three days full of meditations, sound therapies, teachings and practices.     

» Three days in silence. To allow you to disconnect from the outside and connect with your inside. This way you’ll enjoy the retreat to the fullest and can integrate the teachings as much as possible. 

» Simplicity. Picture a back-to-basic space of silence and love in the middle of stunning nature, where the chefs cook delicious vegetarian meals, with fruits and vegetables from their own garden. 

When is it and what are the timings?

» 23rd - 26th December 2025

» Start retreat: Tuesday December 23rd at 20.00h*

» End retreat: Friday 26th at 18.00h*

» Check-in at the location on Tuesday before 19.30h* for a prompt start of the retreat at 20.00h.
All times are in the local time zone: GMT +1.

Where is it?

» The retreat takes place at a beautiful remote location on the north side of Gran Canaria, far away from tourist areas. 

» The location and the retreat invite you to go back-to-basic on all levels; including the spiritual level as well as the level of accommodation. With a sensation of camping and matching facilities, like shared bathrooms and most rooms have bunk beds. 

» We strongly recommend arriving during daylight, especially if it’s your first time, it’s really difficult to find the place in the dark.  

How much is the exchange? 

» The investment for this retreat is 470 euro. You pay 170 euro upon registration and the remaining 300 euro at the start of the retreat itself. 

» Included: full board (vegetarian menu), accommodation (shared rooms), sound therapies, meditations, teachings and practices.                                  

» What’s not included? Flights & transfers. 

Sleeping arrangements

» All rooms are basic and shared (mostly bunkbeds), with no private rooms available. The rooms have 4 - 8 beds, bathrooms are also shared.  

Extra options

» Connect with other participants to arrange shared arrival and departure transportation (from the airport) to the retreat location. You'll receive a link to the 'Carpooling WhatsApp Group' one month before the retreat.

» Extra nights.

Would you like to extend your stay? You can book additional nights at the retreat location once you have registered. (All dates are in December)

• 19, 20, 21 – €18, bed only (no catering).

• 22 (before the retreat) – €38 per person per night, bed, dinner & breakfast included.

• 26 (after the retreat) – €38 per person per night, bed, dinner & breakfast included.

One month before the retreat begins, you will receive an email with a link to book any additional nights.

There is sufficient space available for all retreat participants to stay on the extra nights listed above.

Limited spots 

» There are limited spots available. If the retreat is full, do sign-up for the waiting-list so you’ll be invited when there are changes.

Can anyone sign-up?

» The retreat is open to everyone. No previous experience is required. 

» However, if your mobility is impaired or walking is an issue, we recommend joining another retreat in a less challenging location or our online events.

» José will give his 100% to the group and more. So, are you 100% committed to enjoying this retreat? Yes? Then you’ll get as much as possible out of these three days. 

» There are no private healing sessions during the retreat, nor is there individual assistance.

» We reserve the right of admission in order to facilitate a smooth and conscious event without unnecessary interruptions.

Who is José Antonio Manchado? 

What has he done? Who has taught him what he's teaching?

Here are some details and background information.

José Antonio Manchado...

... is author of the books: “Be Happier than the Dalai Lama” and “Are you Ill? Congratulations! Discover the opportunity in illness”. He is Master of Rigpa Energetic Healing, of Dharma Shamanic System, of Reiki Usui, and of ancient and modern Tibetan singing Bowls therapy and Gong therapy. 

... loves sharing what he has been learning for over more than 20 years from various teachers: Tibetan Buddhists, Zen Monks, Lamas and Aboriginals. These include teachers from around the world like Akong Rinpoche, Lama Sangye, Sogyal Rinpoche, Kalu Tseng (Tibet), Karma Dorje Senge (Nepal), Gong master Adrey Lee (China), Jorge Diaz (Spain), and Bruce Manaka (USA). 

... has been giving workshops, courses and retreats for meditation and mental calmness since 2004. In all his events he shares the practices that have helped him to live happy and free.