Classes
Yoga and Pilates complement each other really well. Azulfit Yoga and Pilates Retreat has crafted a program that inspires, challenges, and motivates both beginner and experienced practitioners.
Featuring warm, experienced, and world-class instruction, you will have a daily program brimming with Pilates and yoga classes for all levels. The diverse and full weekly schedule (over 20 class hours) is delivered at a pace that allows you to do it all and still have ample time for additional therapies and exploration or be more selective and just relax - your holiday, you decide.
Vinyasa yoga
Build strength and stamina, and feel more flexible, invigorated and rejuvenated. Vinyasa flow is a dynamic form of yoga which involves moving from one pose to another with the breath, in a constant flow. This form of yoga builds strength and stamina. Flow through postures to open your body and feel invigorated and rejuvenated.
Yin yoga
Stretch, breathe, and take your time, as this calm yoga relaxes and centers you. Yin yoga is a complementary practice to the more dynamic forms of yoga and to busy, fast-paced lives, with the intention of stimulating and strengthening the tissues of the body not normally emphasized in more active practices.
The word Yin, comes from the Daoist Yin-Yang theory, which holds that the universe is made of complementary and oppositional forces; up - down, hot - cold, male - female; these concepts are relative existing in relation to one another, like two sides of a coin, and when one balances the yin and yang in their lives, they flow in harmony with nature.
A Yin class is designed with this balance and harmony in mind, so you can expect to be guided softly into familiar yoga postures, using props and supports to hold a sensitive presence to sensation with the body for between 3-5 minutes.
This is a slow, passive, receptive practice which will leave you feeling nourished, with a sense of equanimity and relaxation for the body and mind.
Pilates
Sweat, smile, and feel amazing as you strengthen your core. Pilates is an amazing exercise system that works every muscle in the body from the core out.
It was originally developed by Joseph Pilates and can be an amazing way to get stronger, more flexible and improve our posture. It is also incredible as a tool for rehabilitation after injury.
The team of experts are understand both the classical and contemporary styles, so can expertly teach to all levels and inspire you on the next step of your Pilates adventure.
This is much more than an average class, this is a chance to experience Pilates in its true form and to use the practice to help you strengthen your core, improve balance and control and improve all aspects of your physical practice.
Meditation
Feel calmer, reduce stress and anxiety, and center yourself. Meditation has many different forms and ways to approach the practice. It generally involves a stilling and quietening of the mind that is deeply relaxing and promotes health and healing.
You will experience several types of meditation, to help promote stillness and mindfulness and give you the tools to reduce anxiety and improve focus.
These are optional practices available over the course of the week, but it is highly recommended giving them a go. You’ll feel great!
Daily itinerary
Day 1 - Exhale
The moment you step into the Azulfit retreat grounds, feel your worries melt away. Nurtured and guided by world-class instructors, nourish your soul with sumptuous food and rejuvenating massage on this award-winning year-round retreat.
Day 2 - Inhale
Wake up in your beautiful deluxe room, starting the day with a welcoming yoga session. Meet your yoga family for the week. You will laugh, move, and feel opened up through mindful movement. Delicious meals and relaxation await; followed by an evening Pilates class and a delicious dinner. Feel the stress melting away.
Day 3 - Feel at ease
Ease into your day with sunrise Pilates followed by a scrumptious brunch. Your full-body massage awaits to melt away tension and a delicious lunch to enjoy by the pool is provided. Yoga bliss will help you unwind on a sun-kissed pool deck, before your delicious evening meal.
Day 4 - Breathe deeply
Begin to feel lighter and more energetic as eating nourishing, healthy meals and twice daily mindful movement transform you. Revel in the tranquil surroundings. Feel happier and inspired.
Day 5 - Welcome to you
Feel stronger and more fluid as you welcome the morning with yoga on the poolside deck. The afternoon is time for you. Maybe you will explore the island, rest on a white-sand beach, take a surf lesson, or experience a Pilates reformer session. Rest, explore, or relax, the choice is yours.
Day 6 - Come together
Awaken the spark present within as you discover the joy of mindfulness, shared bonds, and friendships. Feel your practice grow as you gain confidence and motivation, guided by experienced instructors.
Day 7 - Breathe with joy
Celebrate the progress and feel transformed. Morning Pilates and afternoon yoga invite you to greet the best version of yourself. Delight in a farewell evening meal with new-found friends reflecting on a week of rejuvenation and inspiration to step confidently into your practice.
Day 8 - Back to you
A morning movement session prepares your body for the journey home and deepens your resolve to continue your practice, supported by the Azulfit team. You will have a delicious brunch followed by heartfelt farewells to newfound friends. Your journey continues and they are honored to be a part of it.
Sample daily schedule
Saturday
- 17:30 - 18:45 Gentle yoga with Lottie
- 19:00 Evening meal
Sunday
- 08:00 - 10:00 Welcome yoga class - setting intentions with Rachel
- 10:00 Breakfast and lunch takeaway
- 11:00 Welcome orientation
- 17:00 - 18:30 Pilates intro with Jo. Core connections
- 19:00 Evening meal
Monday
- 08:30 - 10:00 Vibrant morning flow yoga with Rachel
- 10:00 Breakfast and lunch takeaway
- 10:30 - 11:30 Yoga Q&A with Rachel
- 16:30 - 17:30 Pilates with Jo - beginner level
- 17:30 - 18:30 Pilates with Jo - advanced level
- 19:00 Pay-it-forward charity meal
Tuesday
- 08:30 - 10:00 Pilates with Jo - bands and balls and Q&A
- 10:00 Breakfast and lunch takeaway
- 16:30 - 17:30 Beginner-level yoga with Rachel
- 17:30 - 18:30 Advanced-level yoga with Rachel
- 19:00 Evening meal
- 20:00 - 22:00 Jo's nutrition course (15 EUR)
Wednesday
- 08:30 - 10:00 Pranayama and yoga flow with Lottie
- 10:00 Breakfast and lunch takeaway
Thursday
- 08:00 - 09:00 Pilates with Jo - advanced level
- 09:00 - 10:00 Pilates with Jo - beginner level
- 10:00 Breakfast and lunch takeaway
- 11:00 - 12:30 Essential oil workshop with Sara
- 17:00 - 18:30 Meditation and Yin yoga with Lottie
- 19:00 Evening meal
Friday
- 09:00 - 10:00 Pilates flow with Jo
- 10:00 Breakfast and lunch takeaway
- 17:00 - 18:45 Flow and farewell practice with Rachel
- 19:00 Evening meal
Saturday
- 09:00 Brunch
- 11:00 - 11:30 Room checkout
Please note that the exact schedule for your week might differ from the above sample schedule.
