Women's Tantric Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Tenerife

The retreat runs five days, with arrival, check-in, dinner and an intro circle on the first evening. Days two, three and four are the working days: lectures plus Tantric practices for approximately six hours daily. Day five wraps up with a final Tantric practice and a closing ceremony, with everything finished by 15:00 so you can travel onward that afternoon.

The curriculum is specific. Tantric purification practices come first — techniques to cleanse the body and prepare the energy channels so prana can flow more freely, on the Tantric premise that congestion in the body and energy system restricts life force. Authentic Tantra Yoga follows, working with body, breath and subtle energy and supporting the activation and balancing of the chakras. Chakra work is progressive rather than theoretical: you practise techniques connected to each energy centre in turn. The meditation sessions cover inner awareness, concentration and presence, sensitivity to your own energy, emotional balance, and connection with the body and breath.

The transfiguration practice — conscious seeing and being seen — is the one that tends to land hardest, because it develops presence and recognition of the deeper essence in yourself and others. Sacred sharing circles give space to reflect, listen and be witnessed; sharing is always voluntary and boundaries are respected.

What separates this from a generic wellness week is the source material. The teaching is rooted in traditional Tantric texts and practices transmitted through generations of practitioners rather than contemporary wellness-industry ideas, and the stated aim is that you experience the teachings through your own body rather than understanding them intellectually. Stella Narvois is a certified Tantra Massage, Yoga and Meditation teacher who has been practising for over a decade; she and Ivan established their residential Tantra massage, yoga and meditation school in Tenerife in 2020 and host around 20 retreats a year.

The location does a lot of the work. The finca sits in the quiet, sunny part of Tenerife at the bottom of the mountains near the small town of Güímar, with panoramic ocean and mountain views and the sandy beach at El Puertito a short distance away. Between sessions you have the swimming pool and sauna. Meals are home-cooked, vegetarian and vegan-friendly, using some vegetables from the property's own garden depending on the season — breakfast, snacks through the day and dinner are included.

What's included

- 5-day programme with check-in from 15:00 on day one and conclusion by 15:00 on day five - Approximately six hours of lectures and Tantric practices daily on days two to four - Tantric purification practices - Authentic Tantra Yoga sessions - Progressive chakra work - Tantric meditation techniques - Tantric transfiguration practice - Sacred sharing circles - Shared twin or triple room accommodation at the Tantra Bridge finca - Breakfast, snacks throughout the day and dinner - Use of the swimming pool and sauna - Free group airport transfer to and from the venue - Access to the finca's garden produce in season

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras - Anything not listed as included