9-Night Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Malta

A quiet, practice-focused week-and-a-bit on Malta. The schedule settles into a rhythm quickly: meditation and yoga in the morning, a long break through the middle of the day, and a second session in the evening. Between sessions you're free to swim, walk, read, or head into town — the retreat doesn't fill every hour.

Malta works well for this. It's small, English-speaking, and warm in early October, so you get sea swimming and coastal walks without needing to arrange much. The island has a long history of exactly this kind of contemplative tourism — there are monasteries, chapels and quiet stretches of coast all over it.

The teaching is led by Ilona Holland, who runs the retreat directly and handles enquiries herself. You can call or text on +1 712-318-2427 or email ilonahollandlifedimensions@gmail.com before you book to ask about experience level, what to bring, or how the days are structured if you're newer to meditation.

Because numbers are limited, the group is small enough that sessions can be adjusted to who's actually in the room — beginners get more guidance, experienced sitters get longer silent periods. That's the main practical difference between this and a larger studio retreat.

The retreat covers nine nights, so there's enough time that it stops feeling like a course and starts feeling like a routine. Most people find by day three or four that they're sleeping better and sitting more comfortably — which is roughly the point of going for nine nights rather than a weekend.

What's included

- 9 nights accommodation on site - Daily morning meditation session - Daily yoga sessions - Guided mindfulness and walking meditation practice - Meals as arranged for the retreat programme - Evening meditation and discussion sessions - Small-group format with individual guidance

What's not included

- Flights to and from Malta - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Meals and drinks taken outside the retreat programme - Optional excursions and activities on free afternoons