3+ night 'Art + Asana' Yoga Holiday with flexible dates at eco-retreat island, Palawan, Philippines
Dryft Darocotan Island, Darocotan Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Up to 18 in group
4 Days Package (3 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- 3+ nights days of mind, body + soul nourishing practices
- 2 yoga sessions/day + meditation & pranayama
- Mindful creativity workshops
- Complimentary Traditional Filipino Massage
- All eco Yoga Equipment included
- Remote paradise island w/ private beach
- Range of unique, eco-lux accommodations to call home
About this Retreat
Daria is a vinyasa, hatha and AcroYoga teacher, and a Thai Massage practitioner interested in holistic living, spirituality and Ayurveda.
Experiencing the transformative power of yoga, Daria started practicing regularly and immersed herself in its philosophy a few years ago. She completed a 200-hour Hatha/Vinyasa teacher training in Bali, followed by a Traditional Thai Massage course.
Daria's desire for growth led her to trade her corporate job for solo travel adventures to embrace self-discovery and connection. It was through her travels that she discovered what brings her fulfilment: creating a sense of community and sharing her love for yoga and mindfulness with others.
Daria's talents extend beyond the yoga mat. She has experience in hosting women's circles, cacao ceremonies, arts and crafts workshops and ice baths - events that bring people closer to each other and themselves.
Her purpose in life is to help people grow and guide people towards a more peaceful and joyful life.
IG: @daria_ratajczyk
Details of this retreat
Nurture your Creativity
Join us at DRYFT for an inspiring blend of artistic exploration and yoga relaxation with our Art + Asana Yoga Holiday. Available from now until July 31, and again from 1 - 31 October 2024, this unique program blends the physical alignment of yoga with the expressive release of art, offered in a format that lets you pick your dates and define your personal retreat experience.
Your length of stay will determine how many sessions are included in your package, but there is always opportunity to book additional sessions with Daria, subject to availability.
What to expect
Flexible stays
Choose your own arrival and departure dates with a minimum stay of three nights. Whether you're looking for a short getaway or an extended retreat, our schedule accommodates your needs.
Twice daily Yoga
Engage with yoga twice a day in sessions designed for all experience levels. Each class is tailored to help you refine your practice and find inner peace.
Mindful Creativity Workshops
Delve into various forms of artistic expression through our specially curated workshops. Each workshop is crafted to spark your creativity and enhance your yoga experience.
3-4 night stays include:
2 x mindful creativity workshops
1 x Filipino massage
5-6 night stays include:
3 x mindful creativity workshops
1 x Filipino massage
7+ night stays include:
5 x mindful creativity workshops
1 x Filipino massage
Workshop Highlights
NEUROGRAPHIC ART WORKSHOP
Explore the fascinating world of neurographic art, a creative method designed to visualize and transform your inner thoughts. Participants will be guided through a series of steps to draw and connect lines and shapes, reflecting their subconscious mind. This process helps in smoothing out mental conflicts and promoting a sense of calm and mental clarity.
HEALING MANDALA DRAWING
In this therapeutic session, participants will learn how to design and color mandalas. Creating mandalas is an ancient method known for its meditative benefits. The repetitive motion of coloring and intricate detailing helps reduce stress, enhance focus, and encourage a meditative state. Each participant will create a unique mandala that resonates with their personal journey of healing and self-discovery.
MACRAME WORKSHOP
This workshop offers a hands-on experience in the craft of macrame, focusing on basic knotting techniques to create a small, decorative piece. Macrame is not only a creative outlet but also a meditative practice, as the rhythmic pattern of knotting induces relaxation. Participants will leave the session with a finished product, such as a wall hanging or a plant holder, and the skills to continue crafting at home.
BEACH MANDALA CREATION
Set on the picturesque shores of DRYFT, this workshop allows participants to use natural elements like sand, shells, and stones to create beautiful, natural mandalas. The activity emphasizes the beauty of impermanence and the practice of mindfulness. As tides erase their creations, participants learn to embrace the flow of nature and the transient aspect of life.
JOURNALLING WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed to introduce various techniques of journaling that aid in personal reflection, emotional expression, and mindfulness. Through guided prompts and activities, participants will explore different styles of journal writing, from gratitude journals to stream-of-consciousness writing. The workshop aims to provide tools for ongoing self-reflection, stress relief, and creative expression.
YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY AWAITS
This more than just a personal retreat; it’s an opportunity to explore and express yourself through yoga, mindfulness and art. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, this flexible wellness holiday promises a revitalizing and creative escape!
Schedule
ARRIVAL DAY
Arrival / Check-in / Welcome – from 2pm
Yoga Class – PM
Sunset on the beach
Dinner
TYPICAL DAY
Yoga Class – AM
Breakfast
Mindful creativity workshop
Free Time - beach, massage, private tuition, etc.
Lunch
Free Time – snorkelling, kayak, SUP, relaxing in a hammock, etc.
Yoga Class – PM
Sunset on the beach
Dinner
DEPARTURE DAY
Yoga Class – AM
Breakfast
Check-in / Hugs & Goodbyes
Shuttle boat & taxi to El Nido town @ 11am
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Accommodation
Glamping does not get better than this!
We have a range of completely unique and luxuriously quirky accommodations for you to make your home during your yoga holiday. Artistically constructed from locally sourced, natural materials, all rooms feature stunning ocean views, comfortable queen-sized beds, private balconies, and all the amenities you need to feel at home.
Choose from:
- One-of-a-kind Lux Tipi
- Datu Huts
- Iconic Hive huts
- Bijou bamboo Kubos
- Puno Huts
- Puno Pods
- Glamping Tents
The Lux Tipi has its own private bathroom, while the remaining rooms have shared bathrooms.
All rooms are situated ON the beach, so look forward to being lulled to sleep by the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the shore!
Glamping Tent
Our beachfront glamping tents offer breathtaking ocean views and are only steps away from the water. The tents have power to charge your devices and come equipped with a fan. You'll fall asleep on a plush, queen-sized bed to the sound of the waves lapping at the shore and awaken to the tropical melodies of the island birds.
Puno Pod
Our Puno Pods offer an intimate sanctuary, inviting you to unwind and connect with the beauty of the ocean just steps away. The serenity of these unique, coco-fiber-roofed retreats, featuring walls adorned with white beeswax offer a cozy escape that seamlessly blends sustainable living with breathtaking coastal views. Experience a harmonious balance of eco-luxury and beach charm in these bijou bamboo huts.
Perfectly sized for solo travellers or an intimate couple’s hideaway. Equipped with a comfy queen bed and electric fan.
Kubo
DRYFT’s twisted take on the traditional Filipino bamboo hut. Perfectly sized for one person or a couple, with comfy queen bed, electric fan and the white sands of the beach as your front garden! Bathrooms are shared.
All DRYFT rooms are ON the beach – be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the shore, and wake up with the birds of paradise.
Datu
Under the shade of towering palm trees, our new Datu huts meld quirky charm with eco-friendly innovation. With walls crafted from beeswax and banig (woven palm), the Datu is not just a room but an ode to sustainability with a beach view!
A spacious sanctuary with plush queen bed - suitable for solo travellers or couples.
(please see 'Puno Hut' for the room type formerly known as 'Datu')
Amenities: Queen bed | Electric fan | Ocean views | Shared bathrooms
Puno Hut
Harmoniously blending nature-inspired design with sustainable luxury, our Datu huts are the latest addition to the camp.
With walls coated in beeswax and a quirky roof made of our own, island-engineered, ‘coco-fibre’, these huts exude natural elegance and an inviting atmosphere.
Perfect for solo travellers or couples.
All DRYFT rooms are ON the beach – be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the shore, and wake up with the birds of paradise.
Hive
The individual, unique Hives showcase the masterful DRYFT architectural artistry – spacious, cool and comfortable - with awe-inspiring views of the ocean from creatively crafted bamboo decks.
Curl up in ridiculously comfy queen sized beds, cool down with electric fans and soak up that view of the swaying palm trees on our private beach. Bathrooms are shared.
All DRYFT rooms are ON the beach – be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the shore, and wake up with the birds of paradise.
Lux Tipi - w/ ensuite
Our deluxe accommodation – a stay in the Lux Tipi is truly unparalleled! Indulge yourself with the ultimate island luxury – this room offers a glamping experience really unlike any other (if you can even still call it glamping!).
Equipped with a queen-sized bed, private terrace, quirky furnishings and with its own private bathroom, this room is the ultimate treat to yourself.
All DRYFT rooms are ON the beach – be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the shore, and wake up with the birds of paradise.