Six-Day Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga Retreat in the Masca Valley, Tenerife

The programme is built around two practice slots a day. Mornings start at 07:45 with tea and fruit, then a session at 08:00 combining guided meditation, pranayama and an energising flow class. Breakfast is at 10:00, followed by free time until an abundant lunch at 13:30. At 16:30 there is a yoga workshop or special class — the source mentions workshops on yoga philosophy and asanas — then dinner at 18:15 and a quieter evening practice at 20:15, either Deeprelax Yoga Nidra or Yin Yoga. Silence and rest begin at 22:00.

Day 1 is arrival only: an optional 17:00 gathering, dinner at 18:15 and a Relax Flow or restorative practice at 20:00 to settle in. Day 5 replaces the morning class with a guided silent hike, with breakfast packages taken along. Day 6 is check-out from the rooms at 10:00, a transfer to El Medano town and beach, and the programme closes around 16:00. The organisers note the schedule can change.

What separates this from a generic yoga week is the place and who runs it. Mandala de Masca was built over 40 years, starting as a small goat barn, and is now home to the Yogini Rosa Foundation. The property has six hectares of private terrain, outdoor yoga and meditation decks with mountain views, an indoor yoga living room with a fireplace, sun decks with loungers, creative workshop spaces, terrace gardens across six levels, outdoor dining terraces and quiet silent walking areas. There is also a spring-water pool and floating area, and movie nights under the stars on some evenings.

Sharon brings a background in what the source calls ancient wisdom and spirituality, taught gently and accessibly, with attention to the tradition of the practice. She is currently deepening her practice and teaching in Iyengar Yoga, which shows in the alignment work in her classes. Aysegul came to yoga through Studio 108 on her own healing path and now runs Soul Revive, offering coaching, workshops and retreats. Gemma started as a Karma Yogi when Studio 108 opened its new location, recently began teaching hatha yoga, and has been part of the retreats since the start.

The location is the valley of Masca inside Teno Natural Park, about 40 to 45 minutes by taxi from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). The property is known for unspoiled mountain views, silence and clean air, spring water pools, walking paths and clear night skies. A taxi from the airport costs €105 per taxi for one to six people with luggage. Guests can arrive earlier or stay longer on the island, and the team will give recommendations.

Food is vegan and made from scratch by the Mandala de Masca chefs, using organic, local and garden-grown ingredients. That includes homemade nut-based cheeses from their own nut trees, vegetables and fruit from the terrace gardens, and fresh mountain spring water. Meals are served on the outdoor dining terraces. The retreat is alcohol-free.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation (check in to rooms from 15:00, check out from rooms at 10:00) - All yoga lessons and workshops - 3 vegan meals per day - All-day tea, water and healthy bites - Use of the swimming pool and all facilities - Contribution to the Yogini Rosa Foundation

What's not included

- Flights - Taxi transfers - Extra activities such as massages - Guided hike (extra fee based on participation)