Yoga & Dance Escape in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

This isn't a strict, timetable-heavy retreat where you're expected at every session. See Yoga Retreat is built around flexibility — you pick the classes you want from a weekly schedule of 13 yoga and meditation sessions, and you're free to swap any yoga class for a free surf lesson or a dance class. If you'd rather skip a morning and head to the beach, that's fine too. The relaxed atmosphere is the thing guests mention most, alongside the quality of the yoga and the easy social vibe.

The yoga itself covers a good range of styles across the week: Sun Vinyasa in the morning, Moon Vinyasa in the evenings, an open-air beach yoga session, Yin Yoga with a cacao ceremony on Wednesday nights, Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation, and a 5 Elements Vinyasa flow. Dance classes — dancehall, reggaeton, Latin solo, and ladies styling — run alongside the yoga and are included at no extra cost. There's also a weekly guided mindfulness hike to a local volcanic area and a trip into the historic old town.

The retreat is based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, right on the beach esplanade of Playa de Las Canteras. It's a safe, laid-back neighborhood with plenty of cafés, restaurants, and surf shops within easy walking distance. The location means you're never far from the ocean, whether you're doing beach yoga in the morning or watching the sunset after a late class.

The hosts (including Emmi, who greets guests on arrival with keys and breakfast vouchers, and Ella, who helps arrange excursions) are a big part of why it works. They're around throughout the week, happy to help with anything from booking a massage to recommending somewhere to eat. The instruction is friendly and encouraging, and the flexible structure means you can genuinely engage as much or as little as you like.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in private room in shared apartment (or upgrade) - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes (up to 13 per week) - Free dance classes - Surf lessons with instructors - Group excursions/activities (mindfulness hike, old town trip) - Daily breakfast at our favorite café - 1:1 online yoga session with the owner before your arrival (30 min) - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Meals (except daily breakfast) - Additional treatments (e.g. massage) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfer (€45 per way) - Laundry (unless in apartment)