7 Day Yoga & Digital Detox Retreat in Fuerteventura, Spain

The retreat is held in a town called Lajares, a quiet spot in northern Fuerteventura that sits beneath an extinct volcano. The landscape is raw and volcanic, a long way from the busy resort strips elsewhere on the island. The property itself has a pool, a garden, and a yoga shala, and the whole place is run by Robbie and Vanessa, a couple who lead the retreat together. Robbie teaches the yoga and Vanessa handles the cooking, and they both live on site, so there's a real sense of being hosted rather than processed through a retreat machine.

The yoga on offer is a mix of styles. Mornings are Hatha-based, with longer holds and a steady, grounded pace, and they start with pranayama and chanting. Evenings bring yin yoga or somatic practices, which are slower and more introspective, designed to work on the nervous system rather than the muscles. Twice during the week there's a workshop, and these tend to cover yogic psychology and theory, but in a way that's accessible and open. You're not expected to arrive with any particular level of experience — the teaching meets you where you are, and modifications are always offered.

One thing that comes up again and again is the digital detox. Phones go away from about 9pm until 10:30am the next morning. That might sound simple, but it changes the texture of the whole day. Instead of checking messages first thing, you sit with your thoughts. Instead of scrolling at night, you talk to the other guests or read. There's also a period of silence during the week, which sounds intimidating but tends to be the thing people remember most fondly.

A few of the standout experiences are built into the schedule. There's a sound healing session with a local sound master called Diego, which lasts about 90 minutes. A private boat takes the group out to Isla de Lobos, a tiny island just off the coast, for swimming and snorkeling. There's a sunrise hike up the Volcano Calderon, and a conscious connected breathing workshop with cacao. These aren't add-ons you pay extra for — they're part of the week, woven into the flow of the retreat.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in the Bali House - 6 brunches, 6 buffet dinners, and daily snacks - Fresh-pressed juices daily - Morning Hatha yoga and evening Yin/Somatics classes - One private boat trip to Isla de Lobos - One sound healing session with sound master Diego - One conscious connected breathing workshop with cacao - One sunrise hike to Volcano Calderon - Daily pranayama, chanting, and meditation classes - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Workshops on yogic psychology and theory - Wifi connection - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Flights - Additional treatments and massage