Retreats
Re-enchantment: The Way of Practice
Escape the noise of everyday life and rediscover magic on the wild volcanic island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.
“Re-enchantment: The Way of Practice” is a small group yoga retreat in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain, led by yoga teacher Robbie Cully.
Through yoga philosophy, embodied practice, meditation, and time in nature, this retreat offers a space to reconnect with yourself, deepen your practice, and rediscover life as it always was - inherently beautiful, harmonious, and meaningful.
Retreat Dates:
November 23–29
December 5–11
Who This Retreat Is For
Yoga Retreat in Fuerteventura
• those who are calling in deep connection
• practitioners curious about yoga beyond physical postures
• people interested in somatic movement and anatomy
• those looking for a quieter retreat in the Canary Islands
• who want to make changes in their life and commit to that process
• people interested in high quality from the accommodation to the food
Why Come?
This yoga retreat in Fuerteventura invites practitioners and yoga teachers to explore yoga beyond the postures through various embodiment practices, meditation, philosophy, and shared inquiry in a supportive and reflective environment.
My intention in holding yoga retreats is simple: to share my passion for this practice and to create a safe and nurturing environment where people can come together to learn, grow, and connect.
Mornings begin slowly with meditation and movement, followed by time to reflect, walk, swim, or simply sit with a coffee in the quiet volcanic landscape before gathering again for practice and conversation.
We reconnect with ourselves and with something deeper that is often lost in the pace of modern life.
At the heart of the retreat are a few guiding principles.
Intention & Dedication
This begins with you.
Before coming on retreat it’s worth asking yourself: why am I coming?
At first the answers may seem simple - a break, a holiday, a change of environment. But an old truth remains: how we do one thing is how we do everything.
If we approach our lives without attention or care, our experiences tend to reflect that. But when we bring presence and intention, something very different becomes possible.
Over the days we explore practice together through movement, meditation, conversation, and quiet time in nature. Slowly, space opens for presence, dialogue, and connection to return in a very natural way.
Quality & Care
This is our commitment to you.
We curate these retreats with care so that you feel supported, welcomed, and free to explore your practice at your own pace.
Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all path. Each person arrives with different needs, experiences, and curiosities. My role as a teacher is to meet you where you are.
For some this may mean learning how to breathe and move with more ease through mobility, anatomy, and body awareness. For others it may mean exploring more subtle practices through meditation, contemplation, and inquiry.
Either way, the intention is the same: to help you come into deeper contact with yourself — physically, emotionally, and mentally — so that the benefits of practice ripple naturally into the rest of your life.
The Outcome?
By the end of the week, people often notice something simple but meaningful: their breath is deeper, their body feels lighter, and their mind a little quieter.
Alongside this, something else begins to shift and that is a clearer sense of what actually matters.
Many leave feeling more connected to themselves, more aligned with their values, and quietly inspired to live with a little more care and intention, even in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Hatha: Longer holds, a steady approach and calm application, Hatha imbues the principles of upward moving energy (prana) and downward moving energy (apana) in the body so that that attention is less scattered and more focused.
Yin: Surrendering to stillness and nourishing the subtle body through long holds, meditation and contemplation as you traverse your experience of any given pose.
Somatic: Re-education of the nervous system and exploration of the embodied mind through conscious movement.
What We’ll Do Daily
Complementary Practices
Chanting: if you’re scientifically minded - toning the Vagus Nerve, if you’re another way inclined, you’re joining in with the eternal sounds that have been made for millennia. Either way, this is a potent tool for that monkey-mind.
Practice Prompts & Journalling: infuse your asana with meaning. My practice prompts aim to inspire your practice and have come from my own experiences. Journalling is a way to consolidate everything as it appears during your time here.
Satsang: a coming together of people is so much more than words, yet through an open exploration of life’s eternal questions we learn and grow together toward a better understanding of all of THIS.
Silence & Daily Digital Detox: we will participate in a nightly digital detox where all phones & ipads will be safely stored away for the evening. This will be accompanied by silence. The adverse effects of both technology as well as the benefits of silent time are much too many to detail here, however this a very important aspect of the programme that we have incorporated in order to give your nervous system a much needed re-calibration and rest. If this will not be an option for you, please do not apply to partake in the retreat.
Integration
Yoga is a time tested process. We cultivate our spiritual progress and allow things to take root in our body, mind and hearts through these practices and methods.
Private Boat Cruise: Two hours to be completely immersed in these pristine waters, journeying to neighbouring Isla de Lobos for swimming, snorkelling and total serenity.
Sound Healing : Cultivating inner awareness, expanding consciousness, and meeting dormant emotions with this 90 minute multi-faceted sonic journey.
Breathwork Journey & Yoga Nidra: This session will incorporate the act of consciously connecting to your breath. These techniques will take you out of the normal habituation of mind and allow you to drop into your subconscious with the aid of a Yoga Nidra session after.
Hiking: A sunrise hike, connecting with nature, attuning the senses, and finding stillness within movement.
Special Activities
Cuisine
We believe in the alchemy of food and the profound impact it has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As the direct intermediary between human and spirit, food carries the essence of the earth and the energy of those who grow, prepare, and consume it.
Therefore, we approach food with great care and intention, ensuring that it is nourishing, fresh, and primarily vegetarian and vegan.
Awaken your senses with our daily breakfast buffet featuring the freshest local produce, cereals, bread, and a range of plant-based options.
Our evening meal is a celebration of quality ingredients and culinary artistry, served with love and passion, colour and fire, crafted to nourish your body and soul.
As a revitalising midday treat, we offer creative, colourful and bountiful treats that will entice your taste buds and arouse your energy.
May our meals together be a celebration of the abundance and vitality of life.
Our Home
The communal spaces are warm, open, and expansive. Whilst the atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming. It supports us in our aim to foster a sense of community and connection.
Each luxury room provides a private sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation.
Designed with the utmost attention to detail and comfort the woodwork throughout the villa - door frames, hallways, mirrors, bed frames - have all been imported from Bali and hold those eloquent and esoteric feelings equally.
The Yoga shala is warm, sheltered by an oasis of fauna and plants and provides a sanctuary for us to go inward daily.
Accommodation
These little oasis’ are beautifully appointed rooms for two people. They’re clean, & contemporary, oozing comfort and character.
The attention to detail will leave you feeling inspired and cared for.
**Please note: the bathroom is shared with guests from the group room and shower facilities are elsewhere on the premises.
We all love a little luxury from time-to-time and this room fulfils those needs.
A glorious four poster bed with intricate woodwork all across the room’s decor, this room is a gift from yourself to yourself.
Perfect for friends or couples. Please enquire to book it privately.
A room that houses four friends or soon to be friends!
You are guaranteed plenty of personal space with its grand design, high ceilings and huge floor space.
Shared bathroom as well as outdoor area for showering and daily maintenance.
This incredible room is perfect for one person (king bed)or two people (twin beds) featuring a luscious en-suite bathroom.
Best of all, you'll have access to your very own private balcony that overlooks this mesmerising landscape.
This peaceful outdoor space is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and soak up the sunshine on your sun loungers.
Please note: Price is per person so advisable to come as a couple/friends. Please be in touch to book it privately for an individual.
These little oasis’ are beautifully appointed rooms for two people. They’re clean, & contemporary, oozing comfort and character.
The attention to detail will leave you feeling inspired and cared for.
**Please note: the room contains an en-suite bathroom for both guests, however due to the design of the premises, shower will be required to be shared with those from other twin room.
Schedule
(subject to minor changes)
Day One
Afternoon arrival (4pm)
Snacks available
18.00
Evening movement & opening circle
19.30
Dinner
21.00
Lights out
Days Two to Six
7.30
Rise and shine
08.00
Fruit and tea**
08.30
Pranayama & Meditation
09.00
Morning asana & movement class
10.30
a bountiful cornucopia of breakfast delights
11.00-17.30
Free time to sunbathe, read, swim or visit the local town.
Light lunch, snacks and tea available all day
17.30
Evening Somatics or Yin
19.30
Dinner
21.00
Evening silence & digital detox
22.00
Lights out
Day Seven
07.00
Fruit and tea
07.30
Pranayama, Movement & Meditation
08.30
Closing Circle
9.00
Breakfast feast bonanza
10.00
Hugs, lasting connections and hasta luego (for now!)
Optional transfers to Fuerteventura airport (extra cost)
*Wake-up when you feel. I know that these trips can be a perfect time to catch up on some much needed rest but we do encourage participation in the morning programme as these practices are designed to replenish one’s energy supplies
** Yes, coffee will be available, however we do recommend delaying coffee intake until after the morning practice
*** Some evenings our schedule will change slightly to accommodate one evening of Sound Healing and Gong Bath session, one evening of Breathwork & Cacao as well as a sunset volcano hike
Pricing and Options
What’s Included:
One afternoon private boat trip on the fresh ocean to neighbouring Isla de Lobos
one evening of sound healing with Diego (2 hours)
sunrise/sunset volcano hike
one trip to local artisan market
use of all grounds and facilities including the heated pool
pre retreat support, post-retreat integration
6 nights accommodation
all daily meals, drinks and snacks
full yoga schedule - one morning and one evening class
yoga workshops
one evening of breathwork, cacao & music session
transport to & from centre (this is so have people have freedom either side of retreat for beach time etc.)
extra osteopathic or massage treatments
surf lessons (which can be arranged for you)
your flights
What’s Not Included:
Bookings: Please choose room option above.
For deposit: 30% non-refundable paid payable via bank transfer (e-mail for details)
Payment plans also available, please e-mail for info.
If you are searching for a yoga retreat in Fuerteventura or the Canary Islands that explores yoga philosophy, somatic movement, meditation & nature immersion in a small group setting, this retreat is your dream come true.
Christine, 39
“I am writing this over a month after returning home and what's struck me most is how much the practices and intentions I learnt on the retreat have continued to stay with me and improve my "real" life.
This isn't just a chance to do yoga in a sunny, beautiful villa (although it is that!): it's also a chance to really look inward, take stock of life, and move forward with clarity and purpose. I now feel calmer, more present, and much more aligned with how to live in accordance with my values.
Robbie and Vanessa are both incredibly warm, caring and special people, and they effortlessly cultivated an atmosphere of trust, sharing and growth. I came away from the week with a much clearer sense of what brings me contentment and fulfillment, and that is priceless.”
Aisling, 32
“Yoga with Robbie is not just about intentional movement, it is about expanding the practice beyond the mat and into your life to make you overall a better human being.
You will not just learn about the tools of yoga like asana, chanting, pranayama, you will deepen your relationship with yourself.
I feel so grateful to be a student of Robbie’s, and can highly recommend anyone to join his classes or gifting yourself time at a retreat.
I will cherish the memories and learnings I gained from my retreat for a lifetime”
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: No — this retreat welcomes both beginners and dedicated practitioners. The sessions are designed with detail to meet you where you are in your practice.
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A: The retreat focuses on yoga philosophy, somatic movement, and meditation & self enquiry. For this reason we have periods of silence from after dinner to breakfast the following morning alongside a semi-digital detox where the use of phones is prohibited. This offers a space to reconnect with yourself, understand your behaviours and patterns as well as deepen your practice, and explore yoga as a living path. If you are not wiling to undergo this process then please do not sign up.
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A: Small groups of 8–14 participants, ensuring personal attention and a supportive environment.
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A: November 23–29 and December 5–11.
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A: In the north of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain. Specifically in Lajares, a quiet village known for its natural beauty and reflective atmosphere. Close to the beaches, 10 minutes by car as well as cute coffee shops and eateries.
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Transport is not included simply due to the fact that people’s flights come at different times and therefore guests usually like to go to the beach or for lunch before check in and after check out.
Taxis are right outside Fuerteventura’s airport arrival gates - it’s a very small airport. There is only one official government taxi stand.
Check is at 4pm and check out at 10am.
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