InnerTruth Academy offers yoga classes, workshops, massage therapies, and health consultations at a privileged location on Tenerife Island, Spain.
Yoga Retreats (4)
8 Day Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat to Reconnect with Your Inner Truth in Tenerife, Spain
Available in January, February & March
from US$ 1,257
6 Day Retreat for Well-being and Self-care by Yoga and Coaching in Terceira, Portugal
April 14-19, 2025
from US$ 1,326
8 Day Rural Vibes Wellness Retreat on Tenerife Island, Spain with Yoga, Meditation, and Hiking
February 11-18, 2025 | March 11-18, 2025
from US$ 1,114
from US$ 1,469
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Instructors (2)
Aday Isidro García Díaz
Aday went to study in Granada a master of clinical specialty in the AEPC while attending anthropology classes at Granada university. There he began to practice yoga and learn about Tantra at Escuela Vedica with Swami Shankaratilakananda. In 2013, he trained in Ayurvedic panchakarma therapy with doctor Nayana Rao, Udupi, India and participated in the organization of several detox retreats and teachings of Ayurvedic abhyangam and shirochampi massage.
Ricardo Márquez
Teaching the path to authenticity and the achievement of inner freedom. Originally from Tenerife, Ricardo has lived the last years in Scandinavia trained in mindfulness, Tantric philosophy, communication, coaching, and emotional intelligence as well as other aspects related to personal and social development. These processes and methods together with his experience as a psychotherapist and team coach are blend into a holistic approach to guide you into a higher version of yourself.
Reviews (77)
Anonymous
from Germany, December 2024
"My inner journey 🙏 blessed"
I was looking for a retreat that combines yoga (as a teaching), meditation, and excursions on Tenerife. At the Inner Truth Academy, I found all that and so much more. Words cannot fully express what this retreat has given me. Anahat and Ricardo make a wonderful team, offering everything you need to truly experience self-love.
If you’re seeking an opportunity to connect deeply with yourself, don’t miss this. The retreat invites you to meditate, practice yogasanas, chant mantras, with love made food, open up, and laugh. The foundation is “go with the flow”—there’s a program, but it’s flexible, encouraging you to stay open to whatever unfolds. Hot water, enough space to be on your own (we were a small group), cozy bed and a familiar atmosphere, I didn’t miss anything.
4 1/2 Stars = everything as expected not less😌
This experience has left a lasting impact on me, and I can’t wait to return. 🫶
Rosetta
Assel Khamzayeva
from Austria, March 2024
"Amazing experience!!! I would definitely come back!!!"
Everything from accommodation , meals, amazing environment, service, friendliness! All was wonderful!!!
Deborah Kearns
from Ireland, February 2024
"Restorative Experience "
This was a truly beautiful week. Our needs were catered for in the villa with all the comforts of home and more. Food was plentiful, tasty vegan menu and instructors were extremely knowledgeable & patient.
We had a set timetable for yoga or/and mediation, as well as some fantastic excursions.
Our group bonded very quickly, I believe that’s because we were all looking for something different and we were open minded to what our instructors were teaching us.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this retreat for anyone looking for a reset or who wishes to explore the teachings of yoga and meditation. Bravo to Anahat & Ricardo for their excellent teaching methods & subject matter. Special thanks to Racquel & Noah for the superb food and for always having a smile on your face.
Ben Cattell
from Spain, January 2024
"Just really worth it..."
The group was interesting, everyone was from different countries and back grounds there for different reasons. I think most if not all the participants really took what they needed from the trip including myself. I originally went just to relax, do yoga and hike and it was so much more. A really genuine and special experience, I´ll probably be going next January as well!
Thank you Anahat, Ricardo, Raquel and Noah :)
Helen Bissett
from United Kingdom, March 2023
"A healing experience"
We all have our own reasons to go to a Yoga retreat. For me, I had hit a crisis in my life and needed to find a way forward. I came to the retreat feeling broken and I left healed. The yoga practice, information shared, being close to nature, the challenging but often breathe taking treks, tasty and healthy food as well as the knowledge and compassion of the instructors all played a part. Something awoke within me and I left with the strongest desire to deepen and expand my yoga practice. Thank you.
Anonymous
from United Kingdom, February 2023
"So much more than a yoga retreat "
This focus of this retreat was connecting with your inner truth - the instructors drew on a range of techniques from breathing exercises to chanting to ecstatic dance to assist us in doing just this. The duo worked well together, one with more of a focus on the spiritual side of things, the other placed more emphasis on the psychological side, though both are spiritual people. They shared their wisdom generously, graciously and patiently. There was the opportunity for one to one sessions - massage, hypnotherapy, life coaching - also of high quality. The instructors held the space very well and contained the group when needed - some perhaps did not appreciate that this was not simply a yoga retreat consisting of physical fitness orientated vinyasa classes. The instructors were flexible and thoughtful in their daily plans and the wonderful hikes were a highlight of the week - mindful hiking where we carried out some useful exercises in learning to "let go". The number of participants seemed just right. The duration was just right. The food was great, always beautifully presented and delicious. The venue was very good. The transport to and from the airport was much appreciated. For me personally this retreat helped me to reconnect with a path I had started to explore a long time ago but somehow lost my way.
Sarah Urquhart
from United Kingdom, February 2023
"A truly transformative experience with beautiful people"
This was my first yoga retreat and I was hoping to have a relaxing time in the sunshine, get help managing my stress levels and meet some nice like-minded people. This retreat was even more than I hoped for. The teaching by Adam and Ricardo was incredibly inspiring, and was delivered with such patience and wisdom it did not matter if you had never meditated before. Morning meditation and yoga by the pool, with the sun on my face and the soft breeze on my skin, as lizards and butterflies played close by, was a very beautiful, spiritual way to start the day. The accommodation was in a clean, calming villa overlooking the hills and down to the beach. In the mornings, you could stand on the terrace and watch the sun rise majestically over the clouds. Our hosts local knowledge allowed us to enjoy excursions to breathtaking mountains, beaches and the volcano, a world away from the busy resorts associated with Tenerife. Sometimes we would practice meditation or a mindfulness activity in the mountains or by the beach, as well as swimming in clear, aquamarine natural pools or the sea. Breath work, manifestation, sound healing and ecstatic dance were wonderful new experiences for me. The program created such an authentic atmosphere that everybody bonded quickly, so even though I went on my own, I soon felt as though I was on a trip with a group of much loved friends. The food was fantastic - Raquel is such a joyful cook and the healthy, varied recipes were delicious. I loved it.
Bernadeta Kaczmarek
from Malta, January 2023
"I can recomand to everyone who want conect more with nuture "
MORNING AND EVNING YOGA, EXCURSION TO MOUNTAIN AND BEACH , FOOD, ANITA AND ANAHAT PERFECT PEOEPL :)
Quentin De Pret
from Belgium, January 2023
"It was an amazing week at an amazing place"
The land, the varied teachings and teachers, the good mix between hikes, yoga, beach, rituals,... the food!
Katarzyna Stęchła
from Poland, January 2023
"Great experience around beautiful souls"
I have enjoyed retreat a lot! Anahat is excellent teacher, yoga was different every day, i was always exciting for new class and never disapointed.
Anita is such a powerfull women and it is enough to be in her presence to feel thi power within:) her workshops were great too. They both have different style with Aday and i loved the balance in the way they share they experiences and knowladge.
The site is beautifully located, in the middle of nature, which helps to connect,relax and just enjoy being part of it.I loved the presence of animals too.
My only advise for participances is to take a lot of warm clothes and good sleeping bags-we were sleeping in the tents and nights can be very cold there sometimes.
It gives more joy and gratefullness in the morning though, to feel the warm sun on the face, and watch it rising over the trees and clouds💗
Thank You and im gratefull for the experience. 💗Anahat and Anita keep going!!! 🙏
Anonymous
from Switzerland, January 2023
"Transformational journey 🌈❤️☀️"
Thank you for accompanying in the transformational journey! 🦋🙏🏻😌
…I was really in need of vacation. The year was tough and my energy was depleted. Having selected the retreat, I was expecting good yoga, wonderful weather and warm chats. Little that I knew that all of my expectations, unconscious wishes and cravings will be exceed by a large mile. The retreat was so nuanced, thought through, with the personal touch, reflections and wisdom of the instructors, full of light and amazing surprises. I have gained a spiritual family... 🥰❤️ There were so many little adventures and trips that we took, program adjustments / customization as per individual needs, deep and soulful talks by the fireplace and practices (very transformative and healing for me!).
We were fortunate to see Tenerife from the very local and unforgettable side.
After a few weeks I’m still thinking and feeling the warmth of the experience and unforgettable Tenerife… 🥰
And food also deserves a separate review 😉☺️ Rachel is a phenomenal cook!! The food selection was delicious, healthy, nourishing and healing ☺️ We also got a little surprise cooking workshop.
All in all, I’m very grateful for the beautiful retreat and would definitely want to come back to Tenerife and Aday for more adventures and personal journeys.
Thank you!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Alexandra Stone
from Ireland, December 2022
"A special week in Tenerife "
What a very special week in Tenerife. The venue was a beautiful calming location with sea and mountain views. Anahat and Ricardo created such a beautiful healing and open space for us participants and were always willing to share their knowledge and stories. My body felt stronger and leaner by the end of the week with the sometimes challenging but always enriching yoga practice. Anahat and Ricardo shared their island with us and brought us on beautiful hikes which as a “regular” tourist you would probably not get the chance to see. The mindfulness and hypnotherapy practices were really beneficial and I feel so much lighter mentally since I have come home. I really feel a shift in my way of being and the guys have really helped me to move on and let go from certain thought patterns and habits that were destructive and futile. If you feel stuck this is the retreat for you. All in all a fun, emotional, challenging week which will pay dividends for a long time to come. A special mention to Raquel also who provided the most delicious vegan food for us and invigorated everyone with her zest for life!
Alf Roar Rasmussen
from Norway, December 2022
"Excellent yoga retreat"
As a 54 years old male without any experience of this kind of retreat, I must say: I couldn't been any better place. We were a small group, and that made is quite easy to get to know each other pretty well. The surroundings were beautiful in a village up the mountain. We had a villa with swimming pool almost to ourselves. The fabulous chef made a great breakfast and 3 courses dinner every day, and a very good salad in our picnic-bag. As a meat lover I must say that I never expected vegan food for a week to be so great. In fact fantastic! Every day at 8am we had a morning session with Aday and Ricardo before breakfast, and another session in the evenings before dinner. Inbetween they took us for a bush walk, a beach walk or something else. Aday did fabulous massages too. Ricardo gave us good sessions in mindfulness. After hours we had an informal debrief session sitting in front of the fire, sometimes meditating, sometimes listening to Aday and Ricardo playing guitar/ukelele. I can't describe it all here, but I deeply recommend Yoga en Tenerife.
Raisa Miikkulainen
from Finland, April 2022
"Yoga retreat with Aday in Adeje, Tenerife"
I had an amazing time in the retreat in Adeje (the location changed from Puerto de la Cruz). We stayed in a beautiful villa a bit up in the mountain and luckily far from the touristic crowds. We did a few excursions in the beautiful nature around. I especially enjoyed the hiking in the mountain and it inspired to do more of that. The beaches and swimming too was great. We had a sweatlodge ceremony which was really purifying and after that looking in the beautiful starry sky. The food was excellent and beautifully set too. We had two yoga practices a day, I especially enjoyed the meditation and mantras. Aday has a good energy in the teaching and is very knowledgeable. The retreat certainly triggered a deeper process in me and inspired to keep on going in the yogic path. I would certainly do another retreat with Aday.
Alicia Bremmers
from Belgium, April 2022
"Broad your horizon"
Aday is an intelligent and warm person with a lot of psychological and spiritual knowlegde. Conversations with him were always perspective shifting, something I cannot thank him enough for.
Besides the excellent guidance and personal attention during yoga and meditation, we had a fun time with the group on our activities. The activities were well thought out and had a great build up to the end. A big positive surprise was the sweat lodge ceremony towards the end of the retreat. For me a personally confronting session that provided many insights and growth.
Thank you for broadening my horizons, Aday. The experience was so much more than a regular yoga retreat. You deserve all five stars!
Sigi De Neve
from Belgium, March 2022
"Magical turn inwards"
Aday is a great teacher who likes to share his wisdom and knowledge. He feels the energy of each individual and does the practices according to what each of us needs.
He's a warm person and offers much more than only his yoga practices. It was a wonderful, healing journey I recommand tot all.
Sanja Banjeglav
from Belgium, January 2022
"Beautiful and spontaneous week "
Aday was very attentive to individual needs. He knows the best spots on the island according to different weather and wishes - breathtaking hikes and hidden beaches. It was a relaxing and recharging week with open minded people. Food was amazing and healing.
Mary Mcdermott
from United Kingdom, January 2022
"Yoga excellent, accommodation and food not"
This was my second retreat with Aday and his yoga, pranayama and meditation did not disappoint. The excursions were also interesting.... Finally I was able to take the 343 Titsa bus direct from the airport for less than €15. The bus station was then only a 20 min walk from the retreat.
Patricia Sipos
from Germany, January 2022
"Yoga en Teneriffe"
Sweat Lodge was great, singing mantras was great, the food was okay, I liked the sunset and doing yoga on the roof top. I liked the excursions.
Opindra Pandya
from United Kingdom, December 2021
"Enjoyed the week very much, Yoga sessions were as expected. "
Yoga exercises on the beach, Hikes, Dolphin watching. Healing massage. Had a nice relaxing holiday.
Lea Olsgaard
from Denmark, December 2021
"Absolutely fantastic and transformative retreat!"
Aday is an incredibly capable and very intuitive teacher. His yoga and meditation sessions are beyond excellent - tailored to any level and making sure everyone gets a great experience. Instructions are always clear. There is space for both the deep practice and fortunately also for humor and laughs :) The content of the sessions differ widely - making sure you are continously pleasantly suprised by the variation of different exercises.
The food was delicious, fresh and with a great variety. I don't eat gluten, which was beautifully accomodated for :)
The hikes are stunning - in very varied landscapes and takes you to places you'd never have found on your own.
The sweatlodge and boat trip were both really awesome experiences that I'd be more than happy to repeat!
Last but not least, Aday gives massages that are at another level and I more than recommend to go for it!
Georgiana Turba
from United Kingdom, January 2021
"Fantastic experience "
Thank you Aday for a magical experience!
Anonymous
from Spain, November 2020
"Muy buena experiencia"
Nos ha gustado todo: El yoga, las distintas experiencias de meditación con danza, mantras, temascal,...las excursiones, la comida, el alojamiento. Para repetir...
Ulla Collins
from Denmark, March 2020
"Yoga and meditation retreat"
The compound and housing exellent, good likewise Fresh, well prepared and presented.
The outings very enjoyable and interesting
Maria Noemi Plastino
from Austria, March 2020
"Namasté, Aday"
I’m not the same person who arrived in Tenerife one week ago. I was blessed to share this unique experience with a group of wonderful people, who were ready for this journey. We shared a lot of tears, hugs, dancing, chanting and laughing together, practicing asanas and pranayama, walking in meditation through breathtaking natural landscapes, bathing in the ocean waves, sitting by the fireplace at a sweatlodge mexican ritual (Aday knows every single power spot on the island), eating excellent and healthy food - grazie, Giosué! Something magic happened in this blissful Hacienda Cristoforo: a miracle of empathy, awareness and compassion developed during this week in each one of us.
All this wouldn’t have been possible without Aday. His kindness, generosity, his knowledge and his guidance are amazing: I was stuck in my yoga practice and now I’m back on the right track. I was emotionally blocked as well in many different ways: at the very beginning I felt inner resistance, but I gave in and it was worth it. And I learned what a joy it means to let go and trust somebody.
I cherish Aday’s teachings, I will keep them close to my heart.
Om Namah Shivaya
Kasia Bialek
from Isle of Man, March 2020
"Unique yoga experience "
It truly is difficult to put into words what do you actually experience during the 7 days of the retreat. Aday walked us through Tenerife’s natural wonders and spirituality. Every day we had different schedules with activities and each of one of them was a unique experience. Every day I have learned different type of briefing techniques, mantras and yoga positions. I have met wonderful people and am 100 % sure I have booked the right retreat.
Jonathan Stollar
from United Kingdom, January 2020
"Not a Yoga retreat "
The setting, food and fellow people on the retreat where lovely.
Franzie Kah
from Germany, November 2019
I arrived to this retreat, just having finished a difficult time in my life and not feeling well. This trip really helped me to feel healthier and more myself again. The place was absolutely stunning, the food was healthy, tasty, and diverse. Aday is an excellent yoga teacher, and he also taught us many techniques to heal and rise our vibration and I am very motivated to practice them at home. Everyday we made a great trip into nature and Aday kindly and patiently answered many of my questions about spiritual awakening. I would definitely return.
Anonymous
from Austria, November 2019
"perfect getaway"
First of all I did not come here for the food but it was incredible!!! This retreat is for everyone who isn't into Yoga just for the acrobatics. Loved all the hikes and the beautiful beaches we visited.
Katharina Anda
from Norway, November 2019
"Soul adventure😊"
Special envirement, nice people in a small group. Yoga, meditation, hikes. Løed it all😎
Kamila Kuty
from United Kingdom, October 2019
"Unforgettable experience "
I was attracted to this particular retreat as I started going through my own spiritual awakening with tantric practices and I felt very disturbed and erratic. I lost my purpose in life and didn’t know which direction to go. After a week with Aday different breathing exercises, meditation, singing, dancing and yoga practices I released lots of stuck emotions and started feeling in peace with myself. Aday teach me and showed me different way of looking at life and planted the seeds of knowledge deep in my heart.
I had a truly life changing experience 🥰
KK
Annemarie Ward
from Ireland, October 2019
"A little corner of Paradise"
Just back from a most enjoyable retreat at Cristaforo in Tenerife. From yoga to trekking and out on the boat dolphin watching it was so well organised and so much fun. The food was delicious and Luca who cooked for us the sweetest lady. Accommodation was like being in a little corner of paradise. Highly recommend
Anonymous
from United Kingdom, September 2019
"Not a yoga retreat, too much emphasis on of his beliefs "
The Tibetan sound bowls, were amazing
Jeanne Forget
from Germany, August 2019
"Great meditation and yoga experience in a wonderful location"
Everything: the atmosphere in the quiet and serene grounds at Cristoforo, the guidance of Aday throughout the week, the spirituality behind the yoga and meditation practices, plenty of activities to discover the island, the wonderful vegetarian food that Luz prepared with a lot of heart and love. Highly recommended for anyone loving yoga, wanting to deepen and enrich his/her meditation practice and looking for a bit of peace.
Jane Bousfield
from United Kingdom, July 2019
"Yoga extra"
I went with my sister and we were most impressed with the care, attention and time that Aday generously gave the group throughout the week. He took us out for all the excursions advertised and showed us the varied beauty of the island. His knowledge of every aspect of yoga is also impressive and this retreat went far beyond the physical which you normally get from teachers into the breathing, meditation and other spiritual investigations and healing. I would whole heartedly recommend this retreat to anyone. Thanks Aday.
Helena Rasker
from Netherlands, July 2019
"Fabulously relaxing retreat"
The combination of beautiful surroundings, delicious food and a yoga instructor that guides you seemingly planless through time with yoga practice, meditation and spectacular day trips, makes for a perfectly relaxing holiday. If you don't like looking into the mirror of your soul or you're more interested in the acrobatics of yoga, maybe don't come here, but if you're here to recharge, rebalance and learn something on the side, you're in the right place.....
Maite Linares Ballesté
from Spain, July 2019
"Camino para profundización en el yoga."
Me gustaron todas las prácticas de yoga, las comidas, la adaptación del retiro al grupo de asistentes y la relación entre el instructor y el grupo.
Todas las prácticas han tenido un gran sentido espiritual y han enriquecido personalmente a todos los asistentes.
Murray Dundas
from United Kingdom, April 2019
"Aday "
Aday is a legend! He goes above and beyond, the yoga is fantastic, as is the food from Luc. Aday thinks nothing of sitting up to the early hours discussing all aspects of life in a very positive way. It’s more than a yoga retreat, much more. I will be back!
Gilberta Pereira
from Portugal, April 2019
It´s hard to express by words what I felt from all the spectacular, profound experiences that I ever had - a deep journey to my being.
Cristoforo is soooo beautiful, a tiny, cozy, fairy tale village, designed to relaxe – takes you to a deep spiritual and energizing environment.
The yoga, meditation, workshops, rituals and the excursions in such a profound connection with nature – mother earth – were unbelievable, surprising more and more, day by day.
This happens when you have a mentor who completely inspires you to allow to give yourself to all the experiences that this retreat gives you - Aday - an exceptional human being.
To repeat? Yes, of course!:)
Alex Alvarez
from United Kingdom, April 2019
"A beautiful experience "
I loved the range of experiences we all went through, the perfect balance of structure and going with the flow, the quality and wisdom of Aday, and literally all the wonderful energy and people on the island
Antonia Bottoni
from Ireland, April 2019
"Life changing experience"
Aday is approachable, very intuitive, compassionate and giving.
He teaches with love and is generous in his sharing.
Everything I felt was communicated with warmth and I never felt uncomfortable not even once.
I will definitely come back and recommend this experience to everyone.
Malgorzata Mroczek-robinska
from Ireland, March 2019
"Magic can happen"
This retreat was just amazing .I liked the little village we lived in. Absolutely gorgeous.Unique style of each house and room,with a specific energy and atmosphere. Felt home.I liked that from the minute one the organiser took care of me. The pic up from the airport made me feel safe on the island. It was so significant and priceless that the Yoga Teacher Aday our guide and "souls shepherd" -was with the group almost at all the time.He was teaching classes with deep understanding of yoga philosophy, enthusiasm,passion,and a big dose of humour.Adjusting phisical asanas to everyone abilities, chanting mantras,guiding beautiful meditations and excursions,he was more than a Teach. Sitting with us and eating delicious meals prepared with love by golden hands of our lovely Pocahontas Luz, Aday was available and open for any kind of discussion, continuosly spreading his knowledge,wisdom and love. His massages were amazing, professional and very helpfu.Friendly,gentle, smile personality of Aday is not only providing joy,fun and contentment,but thanks to his knowledge and experience he is taking one out from the comfort zone and challenging to discover something more about Self. Would love to go back to learn more,enjoy more the beauty of Island, Christoforo,yoga,chanting,mantras,dancing to experience good, positive vibrations. I would recommend this retreat to absolute beginners and advanced yoga practitioners...everyone will benefit from this holiday. Thank you all for being.
Gita Popat
from United Kingdom, March 2019
"Best yoga retreat I've ever been on!"
What a fantastic experience we had on this yoga retreat. We enjoyed the best yoga twice a day with Anahat, who is a master at teaching yoga and really helped us to do postures the right way. Alongside the yoga sessions we had a variety of daily meditations and were taught valuable lessons in many aspects of spirituality. We loved every minute of the week and every day was different, Anahat took us on excursions to places we would have never visited had we been travelling by ourselves and experiences we would not normally have had that helped us connect within and grow. Thank you Anahat for your kindness, generosity in sharing your wealth of information and for giving so much of yourself to helping our group. You are an amazing person and have a natural gift for what you do. I would definitely recommend this retreat to anyone, plus the food is so fresh, varied and tasty, you won't be disappointed! Xx
Justyna Tkaczyńska
from United States, February 2019
"Magical experience"
I fell in love with the peacefully located place with cosy cottages, animals, organic garden and palm trees. All those things make you want to stay there forever.
All the activities were perfectly organised and very interesting. There was a great variety to choose from, among others, yoga classes, meditation, singing mantras, sweat lodge, hiking, visiting beautiful beaches, and a boat trip.
Aday and Luz are very friendly and professional. They surely know how to take good care of their guests.
I must say that the stay exceeded my expectations – it was absolutely magical. Every day was a surprise with a portion of good energy. It was a journey within myself, which helped me look at priorities in my life from a different perspective.
After the retreat I feel blessed and I value everyday miracles more.
I highly recommend this retreat to everyone!
Kay Eastwood
from United Kingdom, February 2019
"Mystical healthy experience "
Aday helps one to be perfectly healthy in body, mind and soul.
Anonymous
from United States, February 2019
"Revelador"
El enclave es perfecto para disfrutar de un remanso de paz. Las actividades espirituales como el temascal y el mantra yoga un descubrimiento. El yoga durante esta semana me ha revitalizado el cuerpo y el espiritu. Gracias por la experiencia. He vuelto con mucho yogi power!
Victoria Ewart
from United Kingdom, February 2019
"Far, far exceeded my expectations "
I have done a lot of yoga, and still learned loads from Aday. He skilfully blends traditions to offer his unique and powerful but gentle style. He takes you on an inner journey while offering plenty of fun, energetic and interesting excursions. All free. From whale-spotting on a catamaran to a sweat lodge atop the mountains, from hikes around a volcano to spaghetti beach (not to be missed) from ancient forests to mud treatments beside the waves. Really, I cannot recommend this highly enough. Aday works hard so that every detail is taken care of leaving you to breathe, relax and enjoy. If you are not sure, my advice is Book It!
Harjit Singh
from Netherlands, January 2019
"A magical experience"
The location (haciënda cristoforo) felt like paradise. And Aday - the yoga instructor - is the most inspiring instructor i have ever met. I will definitely come back for another retreat with Aday!
Bea Somer
from United Kingdom, September 2018
"Aday is a very Fabulous instructor one of the best!"
His teaching and understanding what exercises/poses you personally need
Imane Khze
from France, July 2018
"Perfect time-off to recharge and find yourself! "
The location is peaceful and overall i enjoyed the program; we were a small group which allowed Aday (our yoga teacher) to spend a bit more time with each of us individually; I recommend this retreat to people who are seeking inner peace and those going thru a spiritual journey. A big thank you to Inna who cooked delicious vegetarian meals for us everyday!!!
Peppina Peeman
from Netherlands, June 2018
"Grensverleggend comfortabel voor beginners"
De lessen, het eten, de wandelingen, in ons geval ook de groep. En dat in een prachtig gebouwd paradijs dat op zich al rustgevend is.
Rosanne Awadalla
from United Kingdom, April 2018
"A gift of a week away!"
Aday is a passionate teacher, sharing his wisdom, his yoga practice and his healing energy. The beautiful mixture of yoga, meditation, teaching, great food and amazing excursions for us to experience the best gifts the island has to offer, far exceeded my expectations! Aday’s healing meditations were something special for me to experience, and his massage treatment too, seeing dolphins jump and dive by our boat, the magical mystery of the sweat lodge gave me a transforming gift, Luz’s detoxing and nurturing food was a wonderful thing and our trips to the ocean and Mount Teide, with a wonderful group of people. If you are considering this retreat, go for it...it may be somewhat different to what you first expect, but the rewards are many to receive for the opening heart!
Sonya Clifton
from United Kingdom, April 2018
Learning meditative techniques.
The trips and experiences were extremely interesting.
Jill Gillingwater
from United Kingdom, March 2018
"Time to reconnect with yourself and others"
Loved everything about this retreat - the unique and soulful location, the learning and fun created by Aday's gently assertive approach, our group from all nationalities, the walk up into the national park, the different beach locations, sitting under the stars at night with my husband, I could go on ...
Juliet Stevenson
from United Kingdom, March 2018
"A wonderful trip"
The setting in Cristoforo was just beautiful
The trips out in the afternoon were varied and fun.
The sweat lodge was an "experience" and the dance class one evening was one of the most fun activities I've done for years
It was a small group of 9 from different countries but within a day or so we had all bonded and it felt like we'd known each other for years
It was just what I needed - a combination of learning more about yoga/meditation and time to relax in beautiful surroundings.
Thanks to Aday and to all my fellow yogis and hope to see you all again.
Amanda Barry-hirst
from United Kingdom, March 2018
"Lovely place, great experience"
Cristforo is a wonderful haven with a relaxed vibe, green trees and birdsong.
The accommodation was charming, rustic and clean.
The people were friendly and welcoming.
Aday was a gentle, inspiring guide and teacher. He took us on some great trips and led great meditation, yoga snd chanting sessions.
Anonymous
from United Kingdom, March 2018
"Just what I needed"
The house and grounds of Hacienda Cristoforo
The way the week was set up with yoga first and last thing (often outside), communal breakfast and dinner, and outings during the afternoon.
Interactions with the 6 other participants, all women travelling alone, and Aday.
Elena Pleshan
from United States, February 2018
A truly spiritual experience. If you are seeking a change in your life, wishing to go beyond the physical part of yoga, and learn about the yogic ways of handling difficulties in your life and welcoming positive changes - this retreat will set you up for an amazing fresh start! I felt the real benefits of it right away and the effect strengthened in a few weeks (I am writing this review 2 weeks after).
Some people that I met on the retreat were sceptical about the philosophy and teaching style initially, but later were writing to me that this retreat filled them with immense positive energy. I can only agree!
During the retreat I was having some bad dreams related to my fears and negative emotions buried deep inside me - probably karmic cleansing. But I did not quite have any time to think about my problems, because the days were jam packed with activities. Upon my return home, I noticed my head getting clear, my sleep getting deeper and more energizing than usual, and many of my problems either seemed to either have reasonable solutions, or I just realized they aren't even problems :)
Conclusion: if you're feeling down, open yourself to something a bit out of the ordinary and go for this retreat. If your usual way of handling things doesn't help, accept that there are different ways of looking at your life and yourself and find out about them on this retreat.
Anne O Connor
from Ireland, February 2018
Excellent experience. Aday was interesting and have good mediation experiences and introduced alternative pratices which were enlightening.
Anatoly Lebedev
from Ireland, February 2018
"Probably the best vacation ever"
From the beginning till the end it was an unforgettable experience. The location, the activities and most importantly the peace for soul. Aday made me feel relaxed and I learned a lot from the experience, meditation and yoga classes.
I left with the feeling I am going to be back.
I can totally recommend to anyone looking to find a peace, and start the journey on the way to find and enjoy your happiness.
Anonymous
from France, February 2018
"Plus que du yoga, une aventure spirituelle !"
J'étais venue pour me reposer, prendre des cours de Yoga, me relaxer... J'ai quitté cette retraite avec une énergie positive incroyable.
Aday, natif de l'île, nous a conduit vers des lieux préservés des flux touristiques et a su susciter un climat serein et spirituel, à travers les excursions, ses cours de Yoga et la conduite de la méditation.
L'expérience du "Steam Lodge", un rituel de purification, peut être déconcertante mais s'avère très forte. Même remarque pour les Mantras, que l'on psalmodie longuement. L'atelier de danse est de grande qualité. L'idéal est de rester l'esprit ouvert à ces pratiques qui vous enrichissent tout au long de cette semaine.
Le jardin de Cristoforo est un havre de paix qui accueille des lodges construits avec goût. Très joli cadre, donc... La nourriture est délicieuse, et les repas partagés sont des moments riches d'échange. La plage est accessible à pied.
Aday est un très bon organisateur disponible et à l'écoute de tous. Il a su entretenir l'esprit de groupe et favoriser les échanges.
Pendant mon séjour, la langue utilisée a été l'anglais.
A J M Halvorsen Bogo
from Norway, January 2018
"Best yoga retreat ever!"
I loved coming as a single person and feeling at home immediately. I liked the venue very much, its an exquisite gem, totally different from everywhere else I saw on Tenerife. You feel you have landed in a fairytale. The house is set in beautiful gardens, there is a pool, 1 minutes walk away and the whole place is tranquil and nurturing. The group became like a family and it was very nice to share the beautiful house together. I loved not having to think at all about how to get to anywhere as Aday took us to hike, to swim or to practise yoga in lovely places around the island. All the food was vegan or vegetarian. I loved that all the meals were included and often they were gourmet standard.
Sinead Fitzgerald
from Ireland, January 2018
"The perfect retreat!"
Aday is a lovely ,spiritual yogi and a cool guy ,adept to guide you on all planes of exsistance during your holiday.This yoga is beyond merely the physical asanas.
The Hacienda Cristofo , is a spiritual sanctuary , which is inspirational .
Anonymous
from United Kingdom, January 2018
"Lovely place, yoga classes so so"
The place is like a littel hidden paradise full of beautiful trees, flowers, little pools, places to seat and relax. I enjoyed the walks and exploring Tenerife and I loved the vegetarian food. The trip on el barco was wonderful and we had opportunity to see the whales. The houses are amazingly built and you rather feel like in a Flinston's age but obviously with all the 'uptodate' facilities and equipments to use. Just lovely and unique place to stay.
Anonymous
from Switzerland, November 2017
"A trip into the yoga world. "
I came along just to do the usual yoga postures in a natural environment. What I found was so much more. It was a real discovery of many other aspects of yoga, going deeper into oneself & having the teacher fully there present to our needs. The excursions were fun and beautiful, a real treat in addition to the yoga. I am so glad to have participated in this intense & wonderful experience.
Carolina Paez Moleiro
from Spain, August 2017
Una Oportunidad a un viaje interior e íntimo de la mano de Aday. En un entorno favorable, limpio, fresco y armonioso. Una alimentación consciente, salidas a la naturaleza a lugares especialmente hermosos y siempre encontramos el momento para el bañito en el mar. Para mí ha sido importante y muestro mi más sincero agradecimiento. Gracias