Gay Men's Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria

This retreat runs for six days and five nights at Casa Agama, a private villa set in a valley outside Maspalomas. The property was designed specifically for retreats, with a 100m² yoga studio, a jacuzzi, an outdoor gym, and a kitchen set up for cooking for large groups. The house has 14 rooms and can sleep up to 30, though retreat groups here are kept to between 12 and 18, so there's always plenty of space.

Your host and yoga teacher is Henry McMillan. Henry has been teaching for nearly 15 years, ran a studio in Los Angeles, and now teaches in Amsterdam. His classes are known for being playful and challenging, with a strong emphasis on breathwork and meditation. He teaches a sunrise flow each morning, and a slower Hatha-Yin session in the evenings. Henry is particularly good at meeting people where they are—beginners are just as welcome as experienced yogis, and he'll push you just enough to help you grow.

Neil Roake is the chef for the week. A creative designer by trade, he started cooking for retreats after his own stay at a place called Aya House. His food draws on his cookbook 'Castaway', which focuses on island cuisine, so expect Canarian classics like Papas con Mojo Picón and Queso Asado, alongside dishes inspired by the Greek islands and Southeast Asia. Meals are vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options available.

The structure is simple: yoga in the morning, breakfast, free time, yoga in the evening, dinner. The days after breakfast are yours to fill as you like. You could hike into the mountains with a guide, take a cooking class, book a massage in the private cabin, or simply lie by the jacuzzi with a book. The location is deliberately calm—a 12km drive from Maspalomas—so you get both the peace of the countryside and the option of the beach, bars, and nightlife.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation at Casa Agama - Daily sunrise yoga classes (approx. 60 minutes) - Daily evening chill yoga classes (approx. 60 minutes) - Daily meditation and breathwork sessions - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Brunch and dinner each day (vegetarian) - Guided 3-hour hike into the mountains - Cooking class with chef Neil Roake - Free copy of Neil Roake's 'Castaway Cook Book' (worth €25) when booking via this platform - Access to all finca facilities: yoga studio, jacuzzi, outdoor gym, laundry, Wi-Fi, parking

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional meals and snacks outside the included brunch and dinner - Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - Activities not listed in the itinerary - Alcoholic drinks beyond the complimentary sangria