Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat
Yoga Retreat
Find Stillness Through Movement
Choose your location
Two stunning destinations, one transformative experience
Same expert-led wellness programs, each shaped by its unique surroundings.
About this retreat
At our Yoga Retreat, we focus on the essence of mindful movement, combining breathwork, meditation, and yoga to create a transformative sense of connection and wellbeing. This practice encourages balance, patience, and awareness, shaping not only your time on the mat but your overall sense of self.
Led by experienced instructors, we offer Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in small groups to ensure personalised attention for every level, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Set in a calm and supportive environment, the retreat provides space to step away from daily life and fully immerse yourself in movement and mindfulness.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and at peace with yourself and the world around you.
Your home of Wellness
Our Location
We have two locations: one in Spain, and one in Portugal, both set within a beautiful Mediterranean climate known for its mild temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Our Portugal retreat is currently under construction and is set to open in 2027.
Why Choose a Yoga Retreat
In the pace of modern life, a yoga retreat offers something rare: uninterrupted time to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner stillness. Unlike a weekly studio class, a residential retreat removes the distractions of daily life and creates the conditions for genuine transformation. At Shanti-Som, our retreats are designed as complete wellness immersions — combining expert-led yoga with spa therapies, nourishing cuisine, and the space to simply be.
What to Expect on Your Yoga Retreat
A typical day begins with a sunrise yoga session — dynamic Vinyasa or flowing Hatha — followed by a nutritious buffet breakfast. Mornings offer spa treatments or free time to explore the grounds, swim, or rest. An afternoon session of Yin or restorative yoga helps release tension before a 3 course dinner. Our schedule balances structure with freedom: every class is optional, and our instructors tailor modifications to your level, whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening a decade-long practice.
Choosing Your Retreat Duration
Three-night stays suit a quick reset — perfect for a long weekend of movement and rest. Five to seven nights allow genuine transformation: enough time for the body to release tension, establish new sleep patterns, and begin building a sustainable practice. Longer stays of ten days or more are ideal for those recovering from burnout or seeking a deep immersion. We recommend a minimum of five nights for the full Shanti-Som experience.
Yoga Retreats for Beginners
Never practised yoga before? Our retreats are designed with beginners in mind. Every class offers modifications, and our instructors provide individual attention in small groups of no more than twelve. Many guests arrive as complete beginners and leave with a personal practice they can continue at home. There is no pressure to perform — only an invitation to explore movement, breath, and stillness at your own pace.
Yoga Retreat FAQ
Not at all. Our retreats welcome complete beginners through to advanced practitioners. Instructors offer modifications for every pose, so you can practise at your own level.
We offer a blend of Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Yin, and restorative yoga. The exact schedule varies with instructor, but every program includes a mix of dynamic and gentle sessions. If you have any concerns, you are welcome to discuss these with our instructors before the class so they can tailor the movements to your needs.
Every day we have 2 yoga classes - a morning session focused on energising flows and an afternoon or evening session centred on stretching and relaxation. Daily meditation and breathwork are also available.
All meals (excluding beverages), daily yoga and meditation sessions, a personalised spa treatment, and use of all wellness facilities.
Our yoga retreats are currently available at Shanti-Som Marbella, Spain. Our second location in the Algarve, Portugal is opening in 2027.