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5 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Gozo
Calypso Hotel, Triq il-Qolla L-Bajda, Qbajjar, Marsalforn MFN 1631, Gozo, Malta
Yoga Holiday in Malta
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Malta.
Are you looking for relaxation, new energy, and some time for reflection by the sea? Taking a break from daily life on the magical island of Calypso? Then a yoga and meditation retreat in Gozo is a wonderful way to recharge, relax, and enjoy! Daily private and small group yoga and meditation classes at spectacular outdoor venues and a private hotel room with a balcony with a sea view. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset while watching the waves and balancing the body, mind, and soul.
Meet the instructors
Monique & Norbert
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Highlights
- Daily yoga, outdoor excursions, hiking, meditation, sightseeing, mantra, etc
- Be more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been
- Become stronger mentally and find inner peace
- Time to relax, explore the island, and enjoy time to be with yourself
- Private and small group yoga and meditation sessions at spectacular outdoor venues
- Daily breakfasts included
- 4 nights accommodation in a sea view room at the 4-star Calypso Hotel with a pool
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer included:
Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Environmentally friendly
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- ATM / banking
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Calypso Hotel Marsalforn
In the beautiful bay of Marsalforn, you’ll find the popular 4-star Calypso Hotel. It has amazing views of Marsalforn Bay, spacious rooms, a beautiful rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, and a great restaurant.
If you choose to stay at Calypso Hotel, a full breakfast is included and you will have a room with a sea or bay view. Yellow Rock Yoga will pick you up for all yoga and meditation activities.
Quaint Boutique Hotels
Quaint Boutique Hotels are a group of hip design hotels with a touch of local character. It offers a unique experience to travellers who wish to live and enjoy the real Gozitan way of life.
If you stay at Quaint Boutique Hotels, you are right in the middle of the ancient and authentic villages of Xewkija and Sannat. This is the ideal location if you come for a hiking, meditation, and yoga retreat as you can start many hikes directly from your location. Sanap Cliffs, Ta Cenc Cliffs, and Saguna cliffs are nearby, and you can walk to your scenic Mgarr Ix-xini beach for a refreshing swim.
In Sannat or Xewkija you will feel the quietness of village life, inviting you to slow down and adjust naturally to the relaxed rhythm of Gozo's daily life.
The rooms at Quaint Hotels are spacious and luxurious, with a unique design for every room. You will have a beautiful bathroom, coffee and tea-making facilities and a mini-fridge. The ideal place to relax after a day of hiking, yoga and meditation.
The hotels are located in the village square where you can also find restaurants and a supermarket.
Quaint is an amazing location for our yoga retreats. The super friendly staff will make sure you have everything you need and a vegetarian breakfast is included.
Program
More than a typical yoga retreat
Why book your retreat with Yellow Rock Yoga?
They will show you the whole island and all the hidden spots on the island while doing daily yoga and meditation sessions in nature and by the sea. As one of their clients put it: “This is so much more than a yoga retreat, it is a yoga experience”. Plus, they give you the opportunity to really retreat, to spend some time on your own, and to have privacy when you feel like it.
The groups are small, with a maximum of four people in the yoga excursions and retreats, and a maximum of 12 people in the morning yoga classes. You can be flexible when planning your retreat, as they are the only yoga excursion and retreat organizer in the area that offers retreat activities all year round.
They are flexible with your itinerary and are happy to personalize your schedule. First and foremost, they offer quality yoga and meditation activities and they are fully certified in Vinyasa Flow, Yin yoga, Hatha yoga, Yoga Nidra, Restorative yoga, Prenatal yoga, Chakra yoga, pranayama, Ayurveda, and meditation, and they are registered with Yoga Alliance International.
Yoga holiday experience
If you would like to explore the island on your own between your yoga sessions, Yellow Rock Yoga can recommend their yoga holiday experience. In a yoga holiday experience, you have two yoga, hiking, or meditation sessions a day, and enough time between your yoga sessions to explore Gozo or Malta on your own or to combine your yoga holiday with diving or other activities.
What is in the program?
Yellow Rock Yoga offers custom retreats year-round. You can add other elements to your schedule or skip certain activities. You can start your retreat or holiday any day of the week. Please note that each program can be adapted to your wishes. Kayaking, mountain biking, and massages are not included in the price. All yoga, meditation, and hiking activities are included.
When?
Yellow Yoga Retreat offers their yoga holiday experience and retreats any week you like, all year round. You can start your retreat or yoga holiday experience on any day! Please note that their yoga sessions are around sunrise and sunset, which means early in the morning if you are here in the summer.
Where?
The morning retreat activities are in Qbajjar Bay, Marsalforn, a beautiful place by the sea in Gozo. The afternoon activities are all over the island. They will take you out for daily yoga excursions to the most stunning place on the island so that you will experience the beauty of the island while doing yoga!
A typical retreat day looks like this:
- 07:30 Yoga class by the sea
- 09:00 Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 Free time and time for sightseeing and the beach
- 11:30 Optional workshop / lecture / massage
- 15:30 - 18:30 Outdoor yoga excursion in different locations on the island
- 19:00 Time for dinner
- 20:00 Optional meditation, Nidra, mantra, or other activities
Liability
In a yoga retreat, you'll move a lot. Each type of physical exercise has risks, even with gentle forms of exercise like yoga and hiking. Should an injury or something like that arise during or after activities, Yellow Rock Yoga cannot be held liable. Do you have health issues and are you in doubt if you can take part in the yoga activities? Please consult your family doctor before making reservations.
Yoga styles
- Vinyasa
- Hatha
- Hatha Flow
- Yin
- Yoga Nidra
- Meditation
- Pranayama
Included excursions
There are daily yoga excursions to all corners of the island. The following sites are usually included, depending on the weather:
- Citadella
- Dwejra
- Xlendi Tower
- Anchor Bay
- Ta Pinu Basilica
Instructors
Monique van Bemmelen
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Monique has been teaching yoga in Gozo for 5 years now. She loves to teach outdoors and by the sea and to show you all the beautiful spots on the island. She is an E-RYT500, YACEP and teacher trainer and registered with Yoga Alliance International. She is certified for Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Meditation.
Norbert Koch
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Norbert, is a yoga teacher in Gozo since 2018. Together with Monique he organizes yoga retreats and teaches daily outdoor and indoor classes. He loves Flow yoga, Hatha Flow and Vinyasa Flow, especially by the sea or on the cliffs, near temples or caves. Norbert is RYT500, YACEP and teacher trainer and registered with Yoga Alliance. He is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga. During retreats he will also guide hikes, as hiking is a passion of his. Next to that, he likes to play Djembe, when mantras are sung on the beach.
Retreat location
Gozo, also known as “The Island of Joy”, offers peace, tranquility, 300 days of sun every year, and breathtaking nature. The ideal place for outdoor yoga, meditation by the sea, and other recharging activities that make you feel your best.
Gozo is a very safe place, so as a solo traveler, you can relax. Local people are always willing to help you and are used to solo travelers. And Yellow Rock Yoga – as your host – is available at all times to answer your questions or help you with anything.
Gozo invites you to slow down, take time for yourself, and reconnect to nature and your inner self.
Qbajjar is the perfect location for sunrise and sunset yoga. The saltpans and cliffs are nearby, with several different yoga and swimming spots. Gozo has 300 days of sun a year and outdoor yoga is possible for the whole year.
The nearby village of Marsalforn has many different restaurants and a few small beaches. The popular Ramla Beach with red sand is 15 minutes away and can be reached by bus. The capital Victoria is 5 minutes away by bus.
Come and join Yellow Rock Yoga for a week of yoga in nature and create your custom retreat with them. Enjoy yoga at sunrise while looking at the waves of Qbajjar Bay, hike with them over cliffs and through beautiful valleys, and make the time to dream, and make new plans!
To explore the island:
- Use the local buses at 2 EUR for two hours
- Use the Hop on-Hop off bus
- Use Bolt taxis or Uber or similar or regular taxi
- Join the daily yoga excursions and hikes
Food
In the area of Marsalforn you will find at least 40 different restaurants, by the sea or close to the boulevard. Most restaurants have vegan and vegetarian options, as well as gluten-free options.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- 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
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Gozo is a small island and it is easy to go sightseeing on your own. Most people use public buses (2 EUR for 2 hours) or reasonable prices taxi services. You can also rent a bicycle in the village of Marsalforn.
Other activities
- Beauty treatment
- Hairdresser
- Horse riding
- Diving
- Kayaking
- Biking
Spa treatments
Massages are available at the hotel and at the spas of neighboring hotels. At extra cost, you can book treatments or use the sauna, hammam, and indoor pool at two spas on the island.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation in a sea view room
- Daily yoga and meditation by the sea
- 4 breakfast
- Transfer from and to the airport
- Free yoga mat
- Afternoon or evening yoga, meditation, or hiking excursion
- Other yogic activities such as mantra meditation and ceremonies
- Support from your hosts
- VAT
- The possibility of adding a course from Yellow Rock Yoga's short courses at a 50% discount
What's not included
- Massages and activities other than yoga, meditation, and hiking
- All dinners and lunches
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MLA
Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport)
31 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to arrive at Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport) (MLA). Take the ferry (free when you go to Gozo and 4.65 EUR when you travel back).
Arrival by bus / taxi
Take the X1 bus (2 EUR) to Cirkewwa harbor or you can take a taxi or Bolt (prices vary, around 37 EUR)
Arrival by ferry
When the weather is good, you can also take the high-speed ferry from Valletta to Gozo. This boot will take you to Gozo in 45 minutes. For more information, please send an inquiry.
Airport: Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport)
Airport transfer included: Malta International Airport (Luqa Airport)
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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