8.22.2015

Retreats you must visit in your lifetime

Guide to best yoga/pilates retreats worldwide

Blossoming Oasis - Matt Pilates Retreat, Marrakesh, Marocco 

Imagine calm and serene weekend getaway with exceptional location overlooking atlas mountains, yet close to Marrakesh attractions rich with it’s old town and local markets. Privately owned contemporary villa surrounded by olive trees, agave, cactus and bougainvillea guarantee an unforgettable holiday if you are looking for some peace and views of natural landscapes. Pilates classes will take place on the open terrace, followed with a relaxing dip in outdoor pool surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery or indulgence in the ancient art of the Hammam. Oh, we forgot to mention about home cooked meals to die for… you will discover slow eating and enjoy every single mouthful of taste sensation.
Dates: 8-11th of October, 2015. Price: from 775 GBP, 4 days
To find out more & to book Blossoming Oasis retreat follow this link

Bohemian Tales - Yoga & Cooking Retreat, Tenerife, Santa Cruz 
Those who love food will feel right at home with the “Eat, Bend, Love: Yoga and Healthy Cooking Retreat.” You not only practice yoga with amazing yoga teacher Magda but also will take cooking classes to learn healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes to add to your lifestyle. Owners of the retreat run it with love and an open heart. You will be well looked after during your stay while also learning new skills or just relaxing. Just fill your time with activities that meet your intentions, maybe you’ll get inspired visiting the old town of La Laguna or go for the total new surf experience  or perhaps just chill by the pool with a book you long to read? The relaxed atmosphere of this retreat is full of uncomplicated luxuries: good weather, beautiful scenery, delicious food, care of amazing owners & teachers - you’ll fall in love within minutes.
Dates: 23rd - 29th of August, 2015. Price: from 600 Eur, 7 days
To find out more & to book Bohemian Tales retreat follow this link

French Fairy Tale - Vinyasa Yoga, Meditation & Detox Retreat, Cotignac, South of France

Once you enter the 16th-century chateau - a magical experience starts its journey. Are you ready to discover the key to a healthy mind and body? Founded by brothers Cornelius and Daniel O’Shaughnessy this unique holistic retreat experience combines nutritional science and the ancient wisdom of the East. Whether you want to lose weight, manage a health condition, rejuvenate, meditate, relieve stress, practice yoga, detox or simply relax by the pool and enjoy the spa, you will find that Bodhimaya retreats are an unforgettable, enlightening and life-changing experience. This classic Marie Antoinette style venue is transformed into an expression of effortless luxury with true professionals, who make this getaway of such excellence.
Dates: 27th September – 3rd October, 2015. Price: from 2295 GBP, 7 days
To find out more & to book French Fairy Tale retreat follow this link 

Hill Yoga - Vinyasa & Iyengar Inspired Yoga, Seville, Spain
It’s a lovely family affair, who have done everything in their power to turn this retreat into a truly magical place to practice the art and joy of yoga. Everyone of the Scott family is passionate about what they do. Gioconda is a world famous chef, Charlotte is a creative genius, George is passionate about local food and runs the hotel, Jackson is a flamenco guitarist and amazing Amber with her ginger curly hair and constant smile will make you at ease when working through the yoga sequence. So you definitely feel in good hands. Environment of Andalucia Mountains will give you a tremendous boost and freedom to do what inspires you. Take a mountain hike, enjoy horse riding, relax by the pool or visit Seville, just go with a flow and enjoy yourself.
Dates: 23rd-30th October, 2015. Price: from 1200 GBP, 7 days
To find out more & to book Hill Yoga retreat follow this link

Swan Lake Seduction -Vinyasa Yoga Retreat, Beautiful woodland of Lithuania

Relax and reset your mind at the Lake House surrounded by the virgin pine forest, seducing yourself with the original wilderness of an idyllic landscape. For sure you will be carried away while practising yoga and on a wooden terrace by the lake, aligning to pine trees, inhaling & exhaling the balsamic fresh air of the pine forest. Get a nature high, while capturing the sights and sounds of  simple luxury. The luxury of silence, the smell of fresh air, wholesome homemade food, the song of the birds or the whispering of the grass. It’s a perfect tranquil environment to escape, energise and relax.

Dates: 27th - 31st of August, 2015. Price: from 625 GBP, 5 days
To find out more & to book Swan Lake Seduction retreat follow this link


Personal Piece of Paradise - Yoga Retreat, Beqa Island, Fiji
Are you ready to explore the exotic and reveal new experiences? Than kick off your shoes, and prepare to be swept away in magnificent Fiji islands. If paradise is part of your dream holidays this idyllic island escape is founded for you. A week of discovery and connection of five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space… will flow in an ideal setting. Start your day with guided meditation, yoga class, nourishing yourself with lovingly prepared meals from fresh, local, organic ingredients. Indulge into SPA treatments, experience the rich history of the local village or world of corals teaming underwater - all this for your perfect vacation. Just be and collect the moments of the paradise that surrounds you. 
Dates: 14th - 21st of December, 2015. Price: from 1495 GBP, 8 days
To find out more & to book Personal Piece of Paradise retreat follow this link


A Yoga Place For Adrenaline Junkies - Power Yoga & Surfing Retreat, Rincon, Puerto Rico
This is a clear choice for adventure lovers. Get alignment based Power Yoga on the treetop deck and stay in a luxury bell tent, all within a jungle oasis just minutes from the beach. Even more amazing adventures await you each day including 2 days of surf lessons, a day of paddle boarding and snorkeling in a marine reserve, and mountain biking on trails that are accessible for beginners and fun enough to get you hooked! Go and explore an active holiday dream.
Dates: 10th - 17th October, 2015. Price: from 1400 USD, 8 days
To find out more & to book A Yoga Place For Adrenaline Junkies retreat follow this link


Vinyasa Yoga, Matt Pilates, Detox Diets & Weight Loss Retreat, Monda, Spain
It can never be too late or too early for your personal escape. Shantisom healing hotel, ready to welcome you any time of the year. The concept which is based on an individual requests and high attention to detail invites you to start your retreat whichever day of the week you feel most ready. Shantisom offers packages of six nights for yoga, detox or intense weight loss; however, everything is customisable and can be changed to your needs. The success of this wellbeing hotel is not only the high standards of the services they offer, but also the feeling that they build around you. Let Shantisom to be your personal guide and lead you to the experiences you wish to collect. 
Dates:…..whenever you feel like ready
To find out more & to book this retreat follow this link

Mindfulness By The Ocean - Meditation & Yogic Exercises Retreat, Algrave, Portugal
If you’re looking for relaxing holiday combined with learning or deepening the practice of Mindfulness meditation, this retreat is perfect for your personal discoveries. You will be in good hands, looked after by Karuna Priya, a former Buddhist monk of over 15 years and Nitima, an integrative therapist who will assist you in achieving inner peace and contentment. Staying in a beautiful private farmhouse villa with magnificent views of the Monchique Mountains and lake, you’ll have plenty of time to relax near a swimming pool, sun bathe, go hiking, cycling, or star gazing. Come back with an open heart, smile, tan and a completely different take on things.
Dates: from 4th of March, 2016. Price: from 390 GBP, 3/5/7 days
To find out more & to book Mindfulness By The Ocean retreat follow this link



8.19.2015

AUGUST YOGA/PILATES RETREATS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH

Our mission is to inspire all of you to go far and explore locations, people, places and foods we selected for you. Capturing the sights and sounds of summer choose between three beautiful August getaways we travelled, we hand-picked, we loved!


Bohemian Tales - Yoga & Cooking Retreat, Tenerife, Santa Cruz 
Dates: 23rd - 29th of August, 2015

Those who love food will feel right at home with the “Eat, Bend, Love: Yoga and Healthy Cooking Retreat.” You not only practice yoga with amazing yoga teacher Magda but also will take cooking classes to learn healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes to add to your lifestyle. Owners of the retreat run it with love and an open heart. You will be well looked after during your stay while also learning new skills or just relaxing. 

Just fill your time with activities that meet your intentions, maybe you’ll get inspired visiting the old town of La Laguna or go for the total new surf experience  or perhaps just chill by the pool with a book you long to read? Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit and the sunscreen. The relaxed atmosphere of this retreat is full of uncomplicated luxuries: good weather, beautiful scenery, delicious food, care of amazing owners & teachers - you’ll fall in love within minutes.
Price: from 600 Eur, 7 days
To find out more & to book Bohemian Tales retreat follow this link


Swan Lake Seduction -Vinyasa Yoga Retreat, Beautiful woodland of Lithuania
Dates: 27th - 31st of August, 2015 (August Bank Holiday)

Look no further for bank holiday weekend plans. It is time to get a nature high, discover sound of silence and sleep like a baby. Your perfect weekend getaway starts on 26th of August. Relax and reset your mind at the Lake House surrounded by the virgin pine forest, seducing yourself with the original wilderness of an idyllic landscape. 


Just imagine practising yoga and on a wooden terrace by the lake, aligning to pine trees, inhaling & exhaling the balsamic fresh air of the pine forest. Treat yourself with morning swim at the lake,  wholesome homemade food, sauna or hot tub bath, walks in the forest or just reading on the grass.. 
Price: from 625 GBP, 5 days
To find out more & to book Swan Lake Seduction retreat follow this link


Vinyasa Yoga, Matt Pilates, Detox Diets & Weight Loss RetreatMonda, Spain
Dates:…..whenever you feel like really

It can never be too late or too early for your personal escape. 
One more beautiful discovery we would like to share with you is Shantisom healing hotel, ready to welcome you any time of the year. The concept which is based on an individual requests and high attention to detail invites you to start your retreat whichever day of the week you feel most ready. Shantisom offers packages of six nights for yoga, detox or intense weight loss; however, everything is customisable and can be changed to your needs. The success of this wellbeing hotel is not only the high standards of the services they offer, but also the feeling that they build around you. Once you arrive, will feel a part of the family too. 
This journey starts with your choice, whatever your intentions are: choose the Detox Programme, you will always be guided by a nutritionist who will help you throughout the days of pure cleansing. Massages will balance your energy levels and the freshly made cleansing juices will not only rejuvenate your body but also make your skin glow. If that is not enough, you are  welcome to join the morning yoga classes and go for walks around the Andalucian hills. Shantisom becomes your personal guide and leads you to the experiences you wish to collect. 
Join retreat any time 
To find out more & to book this retreat follow this link


More hand-picked retreats for you - www.retreatsilove.com

8.16.2015

WHAT DO WE LOVE





Nowadays we do not get the free of charge moments only to stop for a moment and think "what do we love?". We as a team of "retreats I love" collect those kind of moments. Pack them in scented envelopes or hide them in jars that used to have home made raspberry jam.  It did take us a while to understand that we are the collectors. Of beautiful moments. Pure emotions. positive thoughts. One in a lifetime situations.

to collect. collect and collect. and keep us warm on a cold cold night.

We were no different to others. Waking up at 6 a.m., putting on mismatching clothes and with one eye closed, taking our underground card before we leave our house. Not even taking one moment to ask ourselves - are we ready to make this day a good day?


But here we are now. Travelling around the world to find those beautiful hidden spaces that are perfect to answer a question "what do we love". Easily, with no regrets that tomorrow it may already be a different answer. It has already become not only an exploration of the world but also an expedition of our own souls. Each spot of the world that we have already visited silently whispered of love. Love for the solitude. Love for the sunsets. Love for the shared laughter. Love for the morning pilates. Love packed elegantly in various expressions. Expressions that talk a language of our own. That take the most flexible shape of our body.

 
So what expressions of love do I personally collect you may ask? I would not even blink twice before answering. It would be that movement that the night brings to my body. That expression which I call dance. That language of which my soul is talking through the movement of my body. So whoever said to dance like nobody is watching was wrong, because in my case the spectator is my soul and I do love it when it's watching. A party of our own kind.

Enough about us, have you ever asked yourself what do you love? We did ask you, can you wait a little for the answer?

In the meantime we share our love affairs with yoga, travel, champagne, retreats and much more before our launch tomorrow.













                                                 








8.03.2015

WHEN PASSION MEETS THE LIFESTYLE



 “Retreats I love” has been found for you to discover your little inner love affairs. For beautiful places, breathtaking spaces, mouthful of tastes, unforgettable experiences, body-changing yoga and pilates classes and oh so many other great life treasures.  All of the retreats on the site have been hand-picked, and personally travelled to and experienced.  We break away from the ordinary  retreats just because they are places to go. The art of nomadism brought us to hidden, totally authentic, fresh and natural escapes we’re excited to share.

There are a few but vital criteria for a retreat to be featured: family run, top quality instructors, warm and inviting people, wholesome food, exceptional yet personal accommodation, and picturesque location that is usually hidden and full of untouched nature. 

The people who run these retreats really know what they are doing, and do it with love and an open heart. You will be well looked after during your stay while also learning new skills or just relaxing. 

You’ll have a change to meet experienced and inspiring teachers & wellness experts from all over the world who are passionate about sharing their love of yoga / pilates with others. 

We don’t look for five star resorts — just simple luxury. The luxury of silence, the smell of fresh air, wholesome homemade food, the song of the birds or the whispering of the grass. The gentle touch of people who care and do things from the heart. Love is so simple yet so special, and the same goes for travel. 

Trusted escapes www.retreatsilove.com