8 Day Fire, Ice, and Flow: Epic Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Laugarvatn, Iceland
Iceland Yoga Retreat 2026
This epic yoga trip will take you to the heart of Iceland, the Golden Circle! You will experience an unforgettable Ashtanga yoga retreat under the Northern Lights. October is well known to be one of the most amazing times of the year to visit Iceland, as you can watch the Northern Lights dancing in the sky.
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Highlights
- A week of practice, stillness, and awe
- Practice Ashtanga in geothermal warmth and fresh Icelandic air
- Soak in natural hot springs and experience the magic of the midnight sky
- Connect with nature, stillness, and a small circle of like-hearted practitioners
- Reawaken your sense of wonder and inner strength
- Be surrounded by volcanoes, waterfalls, and hot springs
- Nourish yourself with wholesome, seasonal meals prepared with love
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 3
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Conference room
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
During this retreat, you will be staying in Héraðsskólinn Historic Guesthouse. It was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, considered by most as the greatest architect in Iceland´s history. The building was constructed in 1928.
The actual building of the structure was carried out by Jónas from Hrifla, a powerful politician and true believer in education, art, and culture. He envisioned the house as a dominant force in education and culture in Iceland.
Program
Traditional Ashtanga classes will be conducted in the morning hours. During the day, there will be free time to explore nature, and in the late afternoon, you will gather together for a workshop, meditation, and sky gazing.
All national parks and natural attractions are free of charge in Iceland. Usually, only the parking lot is paid for. Thus, you can explore places to make your stay more fun and exciting.
"When fire meets ice, transformation begins.”
Join Biancayoga for a journey into the heart of practice and nature’s magic. There will be daily Mysore and Led classes, nourishing meals, deep rest, and the wild beauty of Iceland. The group will practice together, explore Iceland’s sacred sites, and restore body and mind through the rhythm of daily Mysore-style practice, nourishing meals, and deep rest.
Each day will begin with breath, movement, and silence, and will unfold into shared meals and moments of awe beneath Iceland’s wide October sky. Evenings will invite stillness: afternoon workshops, or simply watching the dance of the Northern Lights.
Schedule sample:
- Day 1
- Check in from 15:00
- Group meeting and dinner
Day 2
- 06:30 - 08:00 Practice
- 07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- Free full day - Perfect for longer road trips (trip suggestions: Gljufrabui waterfall, Seljalandfoss waterfall - free entrance, payable parking, Skofagos and Kvermufoss waterfalls, Sólheimajökul glacier)
- 17:00 Afternoon class
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 3
- 06:30 - 08:00 Practice
- 07:30-10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- Trip suggestion: Thingvellir National Park - free entrance, 29-minute drive from the hotel (some attractions: Pingvallatn - largest lake in Iceland, Almannagia Gorge, Oxararfoss Waterfall)
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 4
- 06:30 - 08:00 Practice
- 07:30-10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- Free full day - Perfect for longer road trips (trip suggestions: Reykjadalur Hot Springs Thermal River - one hour hike up the mountain, Kerid Crater - on the way to Reykjadalur springs)
- 17:00 Afternoon class
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 05
- 06:30 - 08:00 Practice
- 07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- Free full day (trip suggestions: The Great Geysir, Gulfoss Falls, Hrunalaug Hot Springs - Fludir Village, or Secret Lagoon Iceland)
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 06
- 06:30 - 08:00 Practice
- 07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- Free full day - Perfect for longer road trips (trip suggestions: Seljavallalaug hot spring, Black sand beach, Reinisfjara, and Reynisdrangar beach - area of sneaky waves - there is nothing between Iceland’s southern coast and Antarctica, so the waves build in power and size over the course of thousands of miles; please stay at least 30 meters away from the shoreline; don’t go into the water at all)
- 17:00 Afternoon practice
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 7
- 06:30 - 08:00 Practice
- 07:30 - 10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- Trip suggestions: Landmannalaugar, Kelingarfjoll Hot Springs, or Hvammsvik Hot Springs (after Thingvellir N.P)
Day 8
- No classes
- 07:30-10:00 Breakfast: Buffet style
- 10:30 Check out
- Trip suggestions: Retkjanesfolkvangur Nature Reserve towards the airport or Blue Lagoon
Instructors
Bianca Oliveira
Bianca is an authorized level II teacher by the Paramaguru R. Sharath Jois. It’s the traditional authorization to teach the full Primary and Intermediate sequences. Currently she is learning the Advanced A series in Mysore and has had the opportunity to assist her Guru twice. She started traveling to Mysore, India in 2015 and since then has been dedicating her life entirely to the practice and studies of Ashtanga yoga. Believing she is an eternal student of yoga, her joy is to share all the benefits this practice can bring to people’s lives, both on and off the mat.
Retreat location
Héraðsskólinn is located in the heart of the Golden Circle, right next to the outstanding natural steam baths of Fontana, beautiful hiking trails, and beautiful landscapes in every direction. The village of Laugarvatn sits on the shore of a charming lake by the same name.
From there, you can take a short trip to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and many other natural wonders close by: Northern Lights, geothermal baths, hiking, river rafting - just name it, you’ll find it there.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Hot spring
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Conference room
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Food
Daily breakfast brunch and dinner are included in the package. The buffet breakfast brunch offers vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian options.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Raw food
- Pescatarian
- Fruitarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 6 morning practices and three afternoon workshops
- WhatsApp group support
- 7 nights in shared or private accommodation at the Historic Guesthouse Heradsskolinn - all rooms have shared facilities (bathrooms and showers)
- Breakfast brunch
- Dinner
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Lunches
- Entrances to spas
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Keflavík International Airport
94 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Reykjavík Airport
59 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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