Menorca Yoga & Meditation Island Reset: 8-Day Wellness Escape on Spain's Balearic Coast

The retreat runs for eight days on Menorca, with accommodation sitting directly at the water's edge — you wake to sea views and the sound of the coast. Days are structured loosely: a yoga session and a meditation session form the spine of the schedule, typically one in the morning and one in the late afternoon or evening, with the middle of the day left open. Mary Susan Stults Sassone leads the practice, and the programme is pitched so that both new and experienced practitioners can work at their own level.

What distinguishes this retreat from a standard yoga week is how much of it happens off the mat. Menorca is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the itinerary leans into that: coastal walks along the Cami de Cavalls, time at quiet coves, and unhurried afternoons outdoors. The retreat is described as a 'nature island adventure' rather than a studio-bound programme, and the free time is treated as part of the retreat rather than a gap in it.

The lodging is a hotel-style property with a mix of shared and private rooms. Three room options are listed: a shared twin room with two twin beds, a shared 'Familia' room sleeping three, and a private single room. All are priced per person, with the shared options at USD 3,599 and the private single at USD 4,199. Accommodation, meals and the yoga and meditation programme are part of the booking; flights and travel to Menorca are not.

Meals are tailored to the group and dietary needs are taken into account — the operator asks guests to state requirements at the time of booking so they can be confirmed. Beyond that, the food side is deliberately flexible rather than a fixed menu published in advance.

Instructor background and full directions to the property are shared once a booking is confirmed. Cancellation terms are set by the retreat leader and confirmed with you before any payment is taken. The booking process is a request-first model: you send your preferred dates and party size, the leader confirms availability and final pricing, and no payment is taken upfront.

The 2026 edition is open to both first-timers and seasoned practitioners. There is no performance element to the week — no set sequence you are expected to master, no physical benchmark. The point is a steady daily practice in a place that makes it easy to keep one.

What's included

- 8-day yoga and meditation programme - Accommodation at the coastal property (7 nights) - Meals tailored to the group - Dietary requirements accommodated - Daily yoga and meditation sessions - Guided coastal walks - Welcome and closing circles - Full travel directions once booked

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel to and from Menorca - Airport transfers (unless confirmed with the leader) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional island excursions and boat trips - Optional upgrades and extras - Massage and treatments