Daily Schedule

Days typically begin at 6:00 AM with a gentle wake-up ritual, perhaps a guided meditation or breathing practice, and sunrise yoga on deck. As the sun rises, your body awakens gently, and the mind settles into the present moment. Following yoga, a healthy breakfast is served, fresh fruits, yoghurt, muesli, herbal teas, and local bread. Morning hours are often dedicated to more vigorous yoga classes, Vinyasa flow or power yoga building heat and stamina. Midday brings a swimming stop in a beautiful bay, time to jump in the cool sea and refresh. Lunch is a substantial Mediterranean meal, grilled fish, vegetables, local cheeses, salads, and fresh bread. Early afternoon might feature guided meditation, breathwork, or restorative yoga, gentle practices that calm the mind and allow the nervous system to settle. Late afternoon often includes another yoga session, perhaps focusing on flexibility or emotional release. Dinner is served as the sun sets, and the evening is dedicated to gentle meditation, reflection, or simply quiet time watching the stars and listening to the sea.

The Yoga Teaching

Certified yoga instructors lead all sessions, adapting teaching to accommodate varied experience levels. Absolute beginners are welcomed and guided carefully. Advanced practitioners are offered modifications that deepen their practice. The setting itself enhances learning, teaching yoga on a moving boat requires presence and adaptability from both teacher and students. The ocean becomes a teaching tool, with waves and rocking motion teaching surrender and acceptance.

Meditation and Mindfulness

Meditation sessions range from 20 to 60 minutes, covering various practices: breath-focused meditation (pranayama), body scan meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and silent sitting meditation. Guided meditations are often recorded by the teachers specifically for the retreat, with instructions woven around the sounds of the ocean. Many guests discover that meditating on the water, surrounded by the vastness of the sea and sky, produces deeper states of calm and insight than land-based practice ever achieved.

Swimming and Snorkelling

Yoga and meditation alone might feel incomplete without the physical element of swimming in the sea. Most retreats include multiple daily swimming stops in beautiful bays along the Riviera or nearby islands. Some guests swim for exercise, others for the meditative quality of floating in warm saltwater. Snorkelling is offered for those interested in exploring underwater life. Guests consistently report that swimming and water time between yoga and meditation sessions produces a balanced, holistic wellness experience that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing.

Why Choose Us

Our yoga instructors are certified professionals with 10-15 years of experience teaching yoga and retreat facilitation. We partner with specialists in various yoga traditions, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, restorative, allowing us to offer diverse teachings. Our retreat chef prepares sattvic (pure, nourishing) foods aligned with yoga philosophy and individual dietary needs. Our crew understands wellness retreat principles and creates a supportive, judgement-free atmosphere. We limit retreat size to 4-8 guests to make sure personalised attention and community without overcrowding.

What To Bring

Bring comfortable yoga attire and layers for sun and wind protection on deck. Bring swimwear and water shoes. Bring a personal yoga mat if you have a preferred one, though we give you professional mats and blocks. Bring any medications, meditation cushions, yoga props, or personal wellness items. Bring a journal if you like reflective writing. Bring an open heart and genuine commitment to your practice, retreats work best when participants are sincere about their intention. Don't bring your laptop or work materials unless essential; this is a retreat from external demands.

Best Time To Book

May through October offers warm weather and calm seas ideal for yoga retreats. June and September give you perfect conditions with ideal temperatures and fewer crowds than peak season. Longer retreats (4-5 days) work particularly well in shoulder seasons when seas are calm and weather is predictable. Book 8-12 weeks in advance to secure your preferred dates and make sure experienced instructors are available. Spring and autumn equinoxes (around March 20-21 and September 22-23) are particularly powerful times for meditation retreats if those dates align with your schedule.

Plan Your Visit

You'll arrive at the marina, where the crew welcomes you warmly and helps with cabin assignments and orientation. The first evening might feature a gentle evening yoga session and vegetarian dinner, allowing you to settle in. Subsequent days follow the established rhythm: sunrise meditation at 6 AM, sunrise yoga at 6:30-7:30 AM, breakfast at 8 AM, vigorous yoga session at 9-10:30 AM, midday swimming stop at 11 AM, lunch at 1 PM, rest time at 2-3 PM, meditation session at 3-4 PM, afternoon yoga at 4-5:30 PM, dinner as the sun sets, and evening meditation and journaling. You're free to skip sessions or adjust timing based on your needs, the retreat is flexible while maintaining structure. By the final day, you'll feel profoundly relaxed, mentally clear, and physically integrated in ways that surprise you.