What is a yoga and hiking retreat and why it is an amazing combination in 2025?

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

The yoga and hiking retreat combines yoga and physical activity outdoors. A retreat starts and ends on a specific date, meaning you will be with the same group of people every day. You go to the same classes, have meals together, and spend a day outdoors hiking together. This allows you to get to know them and develop a friendship. A yoga and hiking retreat is not just another vacation; it is a powerful experience.

A yoga retreat will help you:

• disconnect and reflect,
• deepen your yoga practice and knowledge,
• step outside of your comfort zone,
• improve your health.

If you are a beginner or not very passionate about yoga, a yoga and hiking retreat will offer you the opportunity to start with regular practice and discover how yoga can help you find balance in your everyday life.

Why yoga and hiking retreat?

"Going back to nature is going back to the origin of life, to the origins of ourselves." The philosopher Henry David Thoreau said this about connecting to your inner self. There is plenty of time for self-reflection during the long hours of walking. Being far away from home and out of our comfort zone will present some obstacles, but we might also realize what truly matters to us and what the purpose of our lives may be.

"Who am I?" is the ultimate question in yoga philosophy. This is precisely why connecting with nature and practicing yoga simultaneously form a perfect combination. Both will help you learn about your true self. The yoga and hiking retreat is a simple way to reconnect with your inner self and understand yourself better.

Read more about our yoga and hiking retreats in Norway.

Hiking versus walking the Camino de Santiago

Walking the Camino de Santiago has been and still is on a bucket list for many people. Yoga and hiking retreat is like walking the Camino but it is a softer version of the Camino way. You know where you will sleep every night and always have wi-fi when needed. You will also prepare your body for a long day outdoors with morning yoga sessions, stretch and relax your tired muscles every evening, and eat healthy and nutritious food during the journey.

However, yoga and hiking offer many of the Camino walk's benefits. Additionally, spending days in the fresh air will prevent you from becoming infected with viruses and strengthen your immune system.

Top 3 reasons why people walk the Camino de Santiago

Camino de Santiago, known in English as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in Spain.

Spiritual reasons

Many pilgrims walk to connect and discover the deeper meaning of life, spiritually connect with nature or themselves, or find answers to deep questions.

Disconnect to reconnect

Many of us have become disconnected and disillusioned in a world of busyness with too many obligations and long workdays. We all say we would like to disconnect a bit but typical vacations are anything but answering e-mails at the pool and watching or reading the news after dinner, we seem never to have the opportunity to truly "get away from it all". At first, it may seem strange to not constantly think about what is happening in your country or not check your phone every 15 minutes but soon you find peace and silence in the journey. Adjusting takes a few days, but the reward is clarity and peace.

Exercise and well-being

Most people have little to no experience walking long distances over many days. A popular saying is, "Your Camino begins when you sign up." You begin to research what shoes to bring, how to train and prepare your body, and what you should pack. Many people start training to become healthier and more fit for the trip.