Workshops & Offerings
April 19, 2026 - April 18, 2027

The day begins silently with a guided outdoor meditation immersed in the sounds of nature and the river. Following our meditation we will unite movement, breath + spirit in a Yoga asana (posture) practice in a lush setting, followed by a delicious traditional breakfast.

Guests will be provided with an inquiry for the day and are given time to explore on their own ~ whether that means relaxing alongside the pool, strolling through the spectacular landscaped gardens, taking a 10 minute walk to explore the nearby crystal-clear sea of Pineda de Mar, discovering the tranquility of nearby nature reserves, experiencing the benefits of a barrel sauna or infrared cabin, taking a soak in the jacuzzi, or enjoying a spa treatment ~ the time is meant to be spent doing whatever your heart guides you toward. We will reunite for lunch followed by an intimate afternoon session that blends yoga with meditation, inquiry, and discussion. The days may end with a sunset meditation, calming practice, inquiry or excursion. Guests will enjoy farm to table dinners with our private chef, who is always available to share culinary tips and answer questions about local cuisine.

During our retreat you will:
~ Set an authentic intention, or sankalpa, and begin to define - or refine - your purpose
~ Strengthen your body, mind + spirit through daily Yoga asana and meditation classes
~ Begin implementing Ayurvedic practices that can help you heal body, mind + consciousness
~ Learn a sustainable goal-oriented meditation practice that will change your life
~ Learn how to harness your awareness and work with energy
~ Develop willpower and focus
~ Release fear + begin to reverse habitual patterns of behavior
~ Rejuvenate + relax in a lush environment
~ Enjoy locally sourced meals
~ Disconnect from daily routine + reconnect with nature and like-minded souls
~ Receive pre + post-retreat support from Laura to implement new practices and create sustainable change in your life

About Pinedo de Mar:Mas Juli

Mas Juli in Pineda de Mar is an exquisitely restored 450-year-old farmhouse that blends history, serenity, and modern comfort. Located in a tranquil natural oasis just 50km from Barcelona and a ten-minute walk from the beach, this property offers a spacious six-bedroom villa with cozy rooms and generous communal areas. The lush grounds span over 4,000 m², featuring a spectacular natural pool with waterfalls, extensive gardens for outdoor activities, and dedicated wellness facilities including a sauna, massage room, and a climate-controlled multipurpose space tailored for yoga, meditation, and holistic retreats. Mas Juli is regarded as one of the best accommodations in the Maresme region due to its authentic atmosphere, high-quality amenities, attentive management, and unique appeal for wellness travelers.

Our retreat is SOLD OUT.  Contact the front desk to be placed on our waiting list.

About Laura
Laura Shockley is the founder of Point Lookout Yoga, (PLY), a Yoga studio offering daily yoga classes, workshops, trainings and retreats. Laura also owns Joyful Treasures, an adjoining boutique and spa which expands upon the holistic offerings of PLY, providing curated inspired gifts and a wellness space for sacred healing, organic facials and Ayurvedic and traditional body treatments.

Laura has been practicing and studying Yoga for just over 30 years. Her passion has evolved into a mission to positively affect change in people’s lives through the practice of Yoga, both on and off the Mat in the beautiful seaside community of Point Lookout, NY.

Welcoming and encouraging students of all levels, Laura teaches intuitively from the heart, providing elements of compassion, spirituality, gratitude and motivation in her classes. Inspired by the ancient teachings of India and Sri Lanka, she focuses her students on the movement of energy through the body and mind as a vehicle for deep self-inquiry into the higher states of consciousness.

Laura's studies have taken her on several pilgrimages to India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia where she deepened both her Yoga practice and her Spiritual devotion. A believer that travel (and removing yourself from everyday life) inspires personal and spiritual transformation, Laura leads students in Self-Inquiry retreats and trainings with the goal of cultivating tools and practices that can then be implemented at home. She has developed a series of Meditation Study Circle courses at PLY, incorporating the ancient spiritual teachings from her travels and brings them to our local waterways with PLY’s signature Meditation Cruises. Laura also leads international retreats each year.

Laura has received specialized training in the areas of Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin Yoga, Classical Yoga Nidra and Meditation, as well as instruction in teaching the aging population and students with disabilities, including cancer. Most recently, Laura completed her Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy training with the California College of Ayurveda, (CCA), the oldest State-approved college in the west offering Ayurvedic Medical Training. She has also completed her Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification at CCA and has received specialized training in Ayurvedic Body Therapies, including, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Svedana, Marma and Ayurvedic Facial Rejuvenation and offers these sacred healing treatments at Joyful Treasures. Laura is continuing her Ayurvedic education at CCA, where she is pursuing her Ayurvedic Health Counselor Internship. Over the years she has received well over 500 hours of teacher training. Laura is certified 200 E-RYT, RYT 500 and YACEP with Yoga Alliance. She received her 300 hour advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Jason Crandell.

Laura is grateful to bring the Yogic teachings and the healing principles of Ayurveda to her students while she pursues her lifelong journey of living joyfully, loving passionately and inquiring endlessly.