Dedicated yoga and transformational holiday specialist, Soulshine Retreats, is introducing Can Shui as the new venue for their 2017 Ibiza retreats. The six-night Pure Ibiza and Dive Deep yoga and meditation retreats will run from April to November with prices from £1,140pp. 2017 also sees the return of Soulshine Retreats' popular Snow Yoga & Ski Adventure in the French Alps. The trip combines the restorative benefits of yoga, meditation and massage, with the cardio and excitement of skiing or snowboarding. This seven-night trip costs from £1,190pp and runs from January to April.

Introducing the new Soulshine Retreat Centre, Can Shui, Ibiza

The new centre, Can Shui, epitomizes the Soulshine Retreats philosophy. Translating as “place of harmony” it is a stunning luxury villa that exudes elegance and serenity and provides a utopic environment for guests to retreat, relax and restore. Located in the Ibiza countryside surrounded by pine and olive trees, the villa offers endlessly breath-taking views out to the Mediterranean Sea and is within a short walking distance to a secluded and unspoilt beach. During the retreat guests will enjoy daily yoga and meditation on the terrace with its panoramic views of the sea. They can then relax under the Balinese-inspired gazebos on the day beds that surround the outside pool. There is also a Meditation Snug with jaw-dropping views of the sea and a Zen Den which also features a cinema, ideal for evening entertainment. 

Pure Ibiza Soulshine Retreat, April to November 2017; six-nights from €1,440 / £1,140 pp

2017 sees the return of the much-loved Ibiza Pure Soulshine Retreat. What better way to start the day than flowing through a series of energising Yang Yoga asana's with uninterrupted views across the sea? Morning sessions at the retreat also practice pranayama (breathing techniques) and together they help awaken the body and mind ready for the day ahead. Evening practice incorporates the healing and restorative poses of Yin Yoga and the deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra (with guided mediation).

Yoga plays a central role in the retreat timetable however, the Pure Soulshine Retreat experience is so much more. The handpicked, on-site Soulshine Wellness Team includes yoga and meditation teachers as well as nutritionists, mindfulness and Ayurvedic experts. An extensive network of healers is also on-hand offering everything from Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Reflexology to Shamanism and Sound-Healing.  A number of workshops, such as Life-Coaching, Meditation and Sleep Enhancement take place during the retreat providing a fully bespoke experience for every guest. Yogis are free to do as much, or as little as they like. Outside Soulshine's haven of calm, guests have time to explore all that Ibiza has to offer from the stunning nearby beaches and flea markets to the traditional 'chiringuito' fisherman restaurants.

DETAILS: The six-night trip costs from €1,440pp (approx. £1,140pp) sharing a twin room on a HB basis. Price includes airport transfers, a daily 2hr morning Meditation and Flow Yoga session, a daily 1hr calming Yin Yoga evening session and a 30-minute relaxing massage treatments during the stay.

RETREAT DATES: 27 April – 3 May; 4-10 May; 18-24 May; 25-31 May; 8-14 June; 7-13 September; 21-27 September; 28 September – 4 October; 12-18 October; 26 October – 1 November.

Dive Deep Soulshine Yoga Retreat April to November 2017; six-nights from €1,440 / £1,140 pp

Led by Soulshine Retreats Founder, Soulla Demetriou, the Dive Deep Soulshine Retreat is for those seeking a deeper immersion into a pure and transformational Yoga and Meditation experience. With a more Yoga and Meditation focused schedule, yogi's can expect three hours of dedicated Yoga & Meditation practice each morning and a deeply immersive two hours of Yoga in the afternoon, combining Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. The days are guests own for deep relaxation, rest or Ibiza adventuring. In addition to the deeply immersive twice daily yoga practices, guests will also receive a pampering treatment, deliciously detoxing cuisine and abundant love and care from the dedicated Soulshine Team.

DETAILS: The six-night trip costs from €1,440pp (approx. £1,140pp) sharing a twin room on a HB basis. Price includes airport transfers, a daily 3hr Meditation and Dynamic Yoga morning session, a daily 2hr Yin, Restorative and Nidra Yoga session and a 30-minute therapy session.

RETREAT DATES:  11-17 May; 1-7 June; 15-21 June; 14-20 September; 5-11 October; 19-25 October.

The retreats take place under the guidance of a team of handpicked Soulshine Hosts and Wellness Experts. The chefs at Can Shui have created an exceptionally nutritious menu that embraces the 'food as medicine' concept. Ingredients are sourced fresh from local markets. All food at the retreat is organic, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian in order to provide the body with the opportunity to detox and a truly nurturing and healing experience.

Getting There

Retreat packages exclude flights. Flights to Ibiza are available with British Airways, Monarch, Iberia and prices start from £60 return. Car hire can also be arranged. For more information about Soulshine Retreats visit www.soulshineretreats.com or call 0808 189 0279.

Soulshine Snow Yoga & Ski Adventure - January to April; seven-nights from £1,190 pp

This retreat aims to improve both wellbeing and health by combining the restorative benefits of yoga, meditation and massage, with the cardio and excitement of skiing or snowboarding.  2017 see the introduction of a new yoga and wellness space at the retreat, with roaring log fire and incredible views of the Tarentaise Valley. 

Days at the retreat begin with a 60-minute dynamic vinyasa flow Yoga class to warm up muscles ready for a day on the slopes.  As well as being a mindful way to start the day, this pre-ski yoga session prepares the body by making it less prone to strain or injury once out on the slopes. After a day on the slopes well-worked muscles are stretched and any après-ski aches are soothed away in a session of healing and restorative Yin Yoga in front of the log fire in the new wellness space located on the top floor of the chalet with stunning views overlooking the snowcapped mountains. The evening session also incorporates some deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra meditation to ensure a good night's sleep for all.

Accommodation is at Chalet Montperron with facilities including a private sauna and outdoor hot-tub. The menu is wholesome alpine fare with a healthy twist of superfoods. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available and most dietary requirements can be accommodated. Breakfast is a continental spread, with hot options available too and a daily cleansing juice. Deliciously healthy and indulgent afternoon cake is available in the afternoon on return from the slopes. Dinner is a feast of deliciously filling, locally-sourced and freshly prepared home cooking with French and Italian wines to wash it all down.

DETAILS:

The seven-night trip costs from £1,190pp staying in a triple room and from £1,290pp staying in a twin room. The price includes half-board accommodation plus tea and cake every afternoon, a daily 60-minute morning yoga session, a daily 75-minute yoga, a meditation and relaxation evening session, 1x 30-minute massage, a complimentary airport transfer and a daily morning and evening shuttle service to and from the chalet to the ski lifts.

RETREAT DATES:

8, 15, 22, 29 January; 5, 26 February; 5, 12, 19, 26 March.

A dedicated Soulshine Retreats host is on hand throughout as well as an on-site team to attend the chalet and prepare the meals. Soulshine Retreats will assist with organising ski passes, equipment hire and classes. Price excludes ski passes and flights. Fly to Geneva start from £80pp with EasyJet, Ryanair and BA.

www.soulshineretreats.com | 0808 189 0279