Blog - Yoga retreats

Exploring Guatemalan cuisine during the Yoga Retreat

Nestled in Central America, Guatemala boasts a cuisine as diverse and vibrant as its colorful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. With a history that blends Indigenous Mayan traditions, Spanish colonial influence, and more recent global inspirations, Guatemalan cuisine is a fascinating journey through flavors, textures, and stories. Join us as we embark on a culinary […]

New Yoga Retreat on Tropical Island Koh Lanta, Thailand 2024

This yoga retreat is an all-inclusive laid back island relaxation in Thailand, the country of smiles. March 17-24, 2024 Koh Lanta is a delightfully exotic island, thanks to its remote location, pristine beaches, and pleasant weather. It’s known for coral-fringed beaches, mangroves, limestone outcrops, and rainforests. The extended area is an archipelago in the southern […]

Yoga Retreat & Exciting Volcano Hiking in Guatemala 2023

This is more than just a yoga retreat, it is an active adventure with volcano hiking, baby sea turtles, and ancient Mayan culture. With all the stresses of daily life adding up, it’s no surprise that more and more people are looking to stay at a yoga retreat on their travels. Yoga retreats are not […]

Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Spectacular Norway 2023

This awesome yoga and hiking retreat between the fjords of Norway is a real adventure and mental detox, that will nourish your body, soul, and spirit. The yoga retreat days will start with walking or driving to the local yoga studio for morning yoga and pranayama. The walk is around 7 minutes from Thon Hotel or […]

Thrilling Yoga Retreat in South Africa 2023

On this exciting yoga retreat, you will re-center yourself with yoga sessions that will guide you through various skills and practices to support your unique lifestyle. Adventure, food, and wildlife like no other await you in the varied landscapes of South Africa! It is a perfect opportunity to take time for self-care in order to […]

250-hrs Yoga and Pilates Teacher Training in magical Norway

In the summer of 2022, the first yoga and pilates teacher training will take place in Molde, Norway. This Yoga and Pilates teacher training welcomes students who want to deepen their understanding of these two practices. Anyone who loves movement can learn and grow through this intensive 250-hour teacher training. Students may attend any of […]

What is a yoga and hiking retreat and why it is an amazing combination in 2023?

Yoga retreats are temporary breaks from the daily routine that typically last from the weekend to a week or more. The purpose of a retreat is to allow yogis to deepen their practice without the distractions of life. A yoga retreat is an amazing opportunity to meet others who are passionate about yoga. Yoga and […]

Hiking the Estonian way in 2023

Hiking in Estonia -visiting mysterious bogs Estonian bogs have gone through a large-scale transformation from being seen as a horrific place to becoming one of the most loved landscapes. Our bogs are the top-of-the-list attraction for every tourist willing to discover the Estonian countryside and wildlife. What is bog? The bog is the oldest organic […]

What to wear when hiking in Norway, Alaska, or Nepal.

"There is no bad weather, only bad clothing" - Swedish and Norwegian proverb Here I will share some tips on how to choose good hiking clothes to keep you warm, dry, and happy during your adventures in Norway or Alaska. I will not recommend any specific brands because in different regions you can find similar […]

Tips for choosing a yoga retreat during a pandemic 2021-2022

Will you be fully vaccinated soon? Or have you taken your COVID-19 vaccination and are looking to travel sometime in the near future? As vaccines are being rolled out across the world, it brings the promise of a return to our pre-pandemic life, or, at the very least, something close to it. That said, it’s […]

Yoga styles differ in their physical intensity

There are large variations in intensity between styles of yoga based on oxygen consumption and heart rate. Variation in intensity between yoga styles was due to the variability of what practitioners were doing over the whole arc of a yoga practice. Yoga practice could range from higher intensity sun salutations to lower intensity seated postures. […]

New Year, new goals, new dreams, new habits in 2022?

As the end of the year 2021 is approaching let's be grateful for all the good that happened and celebrate our victories! The end of the year is always a good time to look back and reflect. 2021 has been a difficult year for many, but there is always something good to be thankful for. […]

Return to Light: Yoga for the Winter Solstice

The new solar year is upon us as the Earth begins to tilt back toward the Sun, signifying the completion of another life cycle before the emergence of spring. For thousands of years the Winter Solstice has been celebrated around the world—acknowledging the shortest day of the year as a return to light, a return […]

Randonee skiing in Norway

Randonee skiing, also known as Alpine Touring, is a form of skiing in which people ascend the mountain under their power through the use of specialized bindings and skins. Skins are held onto the bottom of the skis with a sticky substance. They were originally made of animal skin, such as sealskin, but are now made […]

Hiking in Norway in November

Today we were on the way to Blånebba, 1322 m.a.s.l. It rained a lot in the morning but at 8 am the rain had stopped and we desided to go hiking. Unfortunatelly we didn't reach the top of the mountain because the days are very short now and it's getting dark by 4 pm already. […]

Yoga and Meditation retreat in exciting Estonia 2023

Estonia should be your next yoga retreat destination. Here's why Estonia is a hidden gem packed with opportunities to try something new and have experiences you would not have in most other countries. Estonia has a long history of different settlers from Vikings to the medieval merchants of German, Swedish, Danish and Russian descent. Today’s […]

Find what you love and love what you find - Leonie Sherman writes about her volunteer experience in Norway Yoga Hiking Retreat

The life of a freelance yoga instructor, self-defense teacher, and adventure sports writer involves a lot of free time. I used to devote an embarrassing amount of that free time to trawling the Yoga Trade website. The secret to using the site well is to know when to daydream about an opportunity, when to seize […]

Hatha Yoga Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara

What is Sun Salutation and why we practice it Surya - the Sun, soul, source of all lifeNamaskar - greening or salute Sun Salutation originated in the Hatha Yoga tradition in the 9 century in India. Many variations are possible. Surya Namaskar is a series of postures (asanas in Sanskrit) linked together in a graceful […]

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