It's a yoga retreat, but it's also vacation
We don’t think you need to deprive yourself on a yoga retreat, in fact we believe that combining wonderful yoga classes with a bit of sailing and relaxing is the perfect escape.
The focus of the retreat is on the yoga practice with 60min sessions twice a day and is adapted to all levels. But we also make sure you enjoy the vacation part as much as the yoga part, without any rules – and that’s what makes us different. The retreat entails a comprehensive program of yoga alongside daily sailing and watersport excursion opportunities; it’s the place to go for those of you who want to be immersed in a diverse and inspirational yoga practice with having the chance to enjoy being on the water.
What we have found is so many people miss out on the benefits of yoga as they believe they are not flexible enough or ‘can’t touch their toes’. But the practice of yoga is so much more, it is a way of being that allows us to find a sense of much needed balance on a mind, body and soul level. It is a way to guide us into the present moment, breath by breath, as we begin again.
This retreat is here for YOU. Whether you are beginning your journey into yoga or have been practicing for a lifetime. There are no expectations of who you need to be or what you know to be able to show up here. Please come as you are.
We’ve chosen the beautiful British Virgin Islands as our destination, with a sailing course that lets us explore some of the most beautiful spots the islands have to offer.
We're Flexible
We appreciate that this is your time off to recharge, and we think you should have complete freedom to enjoy it as you wish. So we’re flexible on everything – no rules, no strict schedules, no mandatories.
All our yoga classes are optional, we won’t raise an eyebrow if you feel like skipping one. You can eat and drink what you like, join the group or spend time on your own, or do a bit of both – completely up to you.
A Personal Touch
We believe that no two yoga retreats should be the same, and a human touch can make all the difference. Which is why two of us come along on the trip to make sure everything runs smoothly.
We Understand Yoga
Yoga is at the heart of our retreats. Gregg will challenge you physically, but most importantly, he understands the mental health benefits of yoga. You’ll definitely get a good workout, but the real goal of yoga is to challenge you physically so you can begin to let go and quiet the mind.
That’s what yoga is all about – calming the mind.
And that’s what we teach on our yoga retreats. After a week of our yoga classes by the sea, you’ll surely see an improvement in your physical practice, but you’ll also feel restored mentally.
We Practice Two Styles of Yoga on our Retreat
Vinyasa yoga is an active yoga practice that links one pose to the next in a flow-like manner, using the breath to move you between poses. Each movement in the sequence is done in time with an inhalation or an exhalation, allowing the poses to run together and become almost like a slow dance.
Our Vinyasa classes begin with a gentle warm-up, and then move into an invigorating sun salutation series, followed by standing poses, balances, seated poses and inversions. We end lying down to reap all the benefits of the physical practice – that’s the magical part!
Our Vinyasa classes are suitable for all levels and you can go at your pace. Gregg will modify poses for everyone, so come along if you’re just starting out or have been practicing for a while.
Yin yoga is a slower style of yoga where the poses are practiced lying down or closer down to the mat. Each pose is held for three to five minutes. There is no flow, no rapid movement from one pose to the next. Expect gentel progression with forward bends, twists, hip openers, and shoulder openers.
The idea is to allow your body to fully relax into each pose, with the help of gravity and props to support you, so there’s no painful tension in the body. This will allow the connective tissue around your muscles, tendons and ligaments to slowly release, thereby improving flexibility and circulation.
Yin yoga is a great counter-balance to a strong Vinyasa flow practice. It’s inward-focused, and a very meditative and mindful approach to yoga. The perfect sunset class to wind down the day.