6 Day Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat for Women in El Hierro, Spain
6 Day Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat for Women in El Hierro, Spain
Up to 12 in group
Mar 26 - 31, 2027
Retreat Highlights
- Escape to the wild beauty of El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands’ most remote and unspoilt destinations, surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes, mountains and breathtaking sea views
- Enjoy twice-daily yoga in a range of styles, adaptable for every body and guided by Rhiannon, an experienced and certified yoga teacher
- Explore the fascinating principles of Ayurveda with Gina, a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and discover self-care rituals that honour your individual constitution and natural rhythms
- Savour three delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals each day, lovingly prepared by our professional Ayurvedic chef to support digestion and wellbeing
- Embark on a journey of personal growth through gentle inner inquiry, guided journaling and meditation, creating space for self-reflection, clarity and meaningful insights
- Find time to slow down, rest and reconnect, with peaceful patios, beautiful island views and the freedom to explore El Hierro’s unique natural landscapes
- Experience the warmth of a women-only retreat, sharing meaningful conversations, new perspectives and uplifting connections in a supportive, welcoming community
- Choose how to spend your final full day: join an optional island tour to discover more of El Hierro’s extraordinary landscapes (additional cost), or enjoy a restful day to yourself
About this Retreat
Gina’s journey into holistic healing began with deep study at the Ayurveda Institute UK under the mentorship of Dr. Deepika Rodrigo, where she completed Level 1 and 2 Diplomas along with 2.5 years of intensive academic and clinical training to qualify as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Guided by her passion for authentic wisdom traditions, she continued her studies in India, immersing herself in advanced Ayurvedic massage, Panchakarma therapies, and Ayurveda pharmacy with Greens Ayurveda in Kerala and Aithen in Goa.
She also completed sound healing training with Tibetan singing bowls at Aithen, Goa, as well as yoga teacher training at Sampoorna Yoga, Goa. Gina is currently expanding her healing work through Dr. Gabor Maté’s professional Compassionate Inquiry training, exploring the profound connection between emotional healing, presence, and self-awareness.
Rhiannon is a dedicated yoga practitioner with over 20 years of personal practice and a certified yoga teacher, trained in a comprehensive one-year program (2022–2023). She teaches Gentle, Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, and Viniyoga, adapting each class to support students of all levels. Her teaching is deeply informed by her meditation background, including three 10-day Vipassana courses, and she enjoys weaving meditation and breathwork into her classes to help students cultivate balance, calmness, and inner awareness.
For Rhiannon, yoga is more than postures—it is breath, meditation, mindfulness, and a way of living that nurtures body, mind, and spirit. She is also a qualified Billings Ovulation Method® teacher, supporting women in understanding their menstrual cycles, hormones, and overall well-being. Both practices reflect her commitment to healthy living, balance, and connection with the rhythms of nature.
Her classes offer a space to slow down, reconnect with the body, mind, and spirit, and cultivate balance, awareness, and inner calm. She aims to inspire students to carry the insights of their practice into daily life, integrating yoga beyond the mat.
Details of this retreat
Join Vikasana Retreats for a soulful, six-day women’s Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat on the beautiful island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands. Rooted in yoga, Ayurveda, meditation and gentle self-inquiry, this intimate retreat offers a nurturing space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and find a little more clarity and balance.
Enjoy nourishing vegetarian, Ayurvedic cuisine, meaningful connections with like-minded women and time to rest surrounded by El Hierro’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and breathtaking sea and mountain views. On your final full day, choose an optional island tour (additional cost) or enjoy a slower day of rest, reflection and integration.
Enjoy nourishing vegetarian, Ayurvedic cuisine, meaningful connections with like-minded women and time to rest surrounded by El Hierro’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and breathtaking sea and mountain views. On your final full day, choose an optional island tour (additional cost) or enjoy a slower day of rest, reflection and integration.
Schedule
07:30: Yoga / Meditation Class
09:00: Breakfast
10:00: Morning Activity - Ayurvedic workshops / hiking / conversation circle
12:00: Relaxation Time
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Silent Inner Inquiry- with journaling and meditation prompt
15:00: Relaxation Time
18:00: Yoga Class
19:30: Dinner
20:30: Wind Down - yoga nidra / sound healing / meditation
09:00: Breakfast
10:00: Morning Activity - Ayurvedic workshops / hiking / conversation circle
12:00: Relaxation Time
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Silent Inner Inquiry- with journaling and meditation prompt
15:00: Relaxation Time
18:00: Yoga Class
19:30: Dinner
20:30: Wind Down - yoga nidra / sound healing / meditation
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Accommodation
Premium Shared Cottage - Queen Bed
Premium Shared Cottage - Single Bed
Classic Shared Cottage (2 beds)
Classic Shared Cottage (3 beds)
Private Cottage
What's Included
- 6 days of retreat activities designed to help you relax, restore and reconnect with yourself
- 5 nights’ accommodation in traditional-style Canarian casitas
- Three nourishing vegetarian, Ayurvedic meals each day, lovingly prepared by our professional Ayurvedic chef
- Twice-daily yoga in a range of styles, adaptable for every body
- Group workshops exploring Ayurveda, including its philosophy, daily practices and approach to food and wellbeing
- Guided journaling, meditation and gentle inner inquiry sessions to support reflection and personal growth
- Evening wind-downs with Yoga Nidra and Tibetan singing bowl sound healing
- Time and space to rest, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, take a walk, explore the island or simply do nothing at all
- The choice of an optional guided island tour on the final full day (additional cost), or a day to rest and integrate your experience
What's Not Included
- Transport to the Retreat: El Hierro Airport (VDE) has multiple connecting flights per day from Tenerife North (TFN) and Gran Canaria (LPA). Two ferry companies also serve the island, Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas. Direct ferries run from Los Cristianos, Tenerife, which is 20 minutes drive from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
- Transfers from El Hierro Airport and Ferry Terminal are available at an additional cost.
- Travel & Cancellation Insurance - we strongly recommend that you take out your own insurance for cover in the case of any mishaps.
- Optional extras (at additional cost): Full day island tour of El Hierro, Vikasana style! This will take place on the last full day of the retreat. Private Ayurvedic consultation, massage, or chakra-balancing sound healing
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