Flow Retreat
Yoga & Movement
Canary Islands
Yoga Retreat in Fuerteventura – Between Volcanoes & Sea
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January 04 – 10, 2027
&
January 11 – 17, 2027
Warm climate, bright sun, long beaches and impressive landscapes - not without reason the Canary Islands are also called the European Hawaii.
We'll go to Fuerteventura, the perfect island to escape the grey winter, enjoy nature and start the new year together with new energy!
Get into flow with a conscious start to the day and exercise in nature. Expect a week full of yoga, meditation, movement sessions and time for surfing. In addition, there are excursions included to get to know the country and its people!
Look forward to an energising week for body and mind and return to your everyday life with new inspiration and clear goals and intentions for the new year to come.
“Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.”
About the retreat
Start the year with sun on your face and have a wonderful balance between activity and rest. Revitalize your body and mind through yoga, mindfulness exercises and movement sessions.
On our excursions you will see different places and get to know the wonderful nature and culture of Fuerteventura.
The ocean is waiting for you! You will have the opportunity to take surf lessons (optional) or (if you're already experienced) go surfing yourself.
For ALL activities no previous knowledge is necessary.
Focus: arrive, switch off and welcome the new year together with sun on your face!
In this week you can let go of everything, take a deep breath and relax, we'll take care of the rest for you!
Highlights
Bring your wishes and intentions consciously into the new year!
Daily yoga & movement sessions
Silent Morning Walk to the volcano at sunrise, followed by a regenerative Yin Yoga session
Big volcano hike at sunset
2 workshops: Intentions & Goals 2027 + Flow State
Corralejo Dunes & time by the sea
The charming fishing village of El Cotillo
Welcome & Closing Circle
Live music in Lajares
Delicious food & community
Optional
Sailing trip
Surf lesson
Massages
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📋 Flow Retreat
Monday: Arrival & Arrival Day
From 3:00 pm | Check-in
5:30 – 6:00 pm | Welcome Circle
6:00 – 7:00 pm | Yin Yoga & Meditation to arrive and settle in
7:30 pm | Dinner at the villa
Tuesday: Intentions & Volcano Hike
8:30 am | Yoga Flow
10:15 am | Brunch
4:00 – 6:45 pm | Hike to Calderón Hondo Volcano – walking together, arriving and getting to know the group
6:00 pm | Sunset Meditation at the volcano
From approx. 7:15 pm | Free evening
After the hike, you can have dinner individually or join others for dinner. There are several lovely restaurants along the way back from the volcano. (Dinner not included.)
Wednesday: Flow & Ocean – El Cotillo
8:30 – 9:30 am | Yang to Yin Flow
10:15 – 11:30 am | Brunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm | Workshop: Intentions & Goals for 2027 with sharing & Theta Healing Meditation
Afternoon | Free time & optional trip to the fishing village of El Cotillo
Wander through the little streets, enjoy the beach and soak up the unique charm of the island. Get there by rental car or carpool. Or simply stay and relax at the villa.7:00 pm | Dinner in El Cotillo or Lajares
Evening | Optional: Live music at Canela Surf Bar
Thursday: Flow & Relax – Villa Time
8:30 – 9:30 am | Movement Session
9:40 – 10:10 am | Flow Workshop – What does it mean to be in a state of flow?
10:15 am | Brunch
11:30 am – 4:00 pm | Time to relax & optional massages (not included)
4:30 pm | Yin Yoga & Meditation
7:00 pm | Dinner at the villa
Friday: Dunes, Sailing & Corralejo
Morning | Sleep in & relax
9:30 am | Brunch
11:00 am | Trip to the dunes of Corralejo by carpool or rental car
1:00 – 2:00 pm | Playful Movement Session in the dunes & swimming
3:00 pm | Departure for the sailing trip to Corralejo (optional, not included; starts at 3:30 pm, approx. 3 hours)
Afternoon | Alternatively: Explore & swim in the coastal town of Corralejo
7:00 pm | Dinner together in Corralejo or Lajares (not included)
Or simply enjoy a relaxed day at the villa.
This day may be rearranged slightly depending on weather and conditions.
Saturday: Reflection, Integration & Closing
7:00 am | Silent Morning Walk to the volcano & sunrise meditation
9:00 – 10:00 am | Gentle Yoga & Meditation
10:15 am | Brunch
11:30 am – 4:00 pm | Free time: Artists' Market in Lajares, beach or massages
4:30 – 5:30 pm | Yin Yoga, Meditation & Journaling
5:45 – 6:45 pm | Closing Circle & final reflection
7:00 pm | Final Dinner & retreat closing at the villa
Sunday: Departure
8:00 – 9:30 am | Open breakfast / brunch – depending on departure time
By 10:00 am | Check-out & individual departure
Programme and timings are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Individual activities and times may be adjusted accordingly.
Your Retreat, Your Flow
The entire programme is optional. You decide what you feel like joining and what feels good for you. You can always take time for yourself at the villa, slow down and enjoy some quiet time.
The programme is intentionally varied and has worked well in this format over the past three years.
🚗 Rental Car Recommended
Having your own rental car is highly recommended for this retreat. It gives you flexibility for excursions and free time, and allows you to explore the island independently. If you don't have your own car, you can arrange carpools with other participants. Before the retreat, we'll use the WhatsApp group to coordinate who has a car and who would like to share a ride.
We are here to provide you with the best possible experience! We have curated a diverse program true to our philosophy—a week in Flow, balancing Yoga, movement, various workshops, and island excursions with plenty of time for reflection and relaxation by the pool or in our beautiful garden overlooking the volcano. Here, you will find peace, rejuvenation, and fresh inspiration for the new year!
The Villa
In our chic Balinese-style villa there is one thing above all: plenty of space and opportunities to relax. In the garden you will find a dining area, a pavilion with couches and various sitting areas. In addition, the yoga shala, the large pool and sun loungers.
Inside the house, the highlight is the spacious living and dining area with a large couch, dining table and bar. There is also a spacious quadruple room, two twin rooms and two double rooms and four bathrooms. Those arriving with their own car will find plenty of parking in front of the house.
The Bali Villa is located in the quiet village of Lajares. A 10 minute walk will take you to nice cafes, surf stores, boutiques, bars, restaurants, live music and the market.
Culinary Highlight
Our private chef will treat us to lovingly prepared, high-quality vegan and vegetarian meals each day – including a generous brunch and, on selected evenings, a fine dinner served at the villa.
On the other evenings, you’ll have the chance to explore the local Spanish cuisine, either with the group or on your own. The villa is centrally located, with a wide variety of tasty and affordable restaurants within walking distance.
Water, tea, coffee, and light snacks will be available at the villa throughout the day.
Set Your Goals and Intentions!
New Year’s resolutions are often ridiculed. But what are we going to accomplish without goals? We all strive for a fulfilled life – and our wishes, visions, and goals are the inner drive that guide us. They give us direction and meaning.
Goals don’t have to be big. Maybe your goal is simply to live with more ease and contentment. When we set a clear intention, we can manifest what we truly desire. And the beautiful thing is: we achieve it – step by step.
This theme will accompany us throughout the week – in yoga classes, meditations, hikes, and in a coaching workshop. Together, we will explore our true wishes and visions, and write down our individual goals for the new year. Anke, a certified ThetaHealing® practitioner, will guide you with the ThetaHealing® meditation technique to support manifestation.
Yoga
The thematically coordinated yoga and meditation sessions will give you new food for thought, stimulate your creativity and intuition as well as life force. The varied sessions are suitable for all levels and no previous experience is necessary.
Yoga style: Hatha Flow, Hatha, Yin Yoga.
Sessions run for about 75–90 minutes.
Movement
Our Movement Sessions are based on Movement Culture and functional training.
Movement Culture aims to fully utilize the huge movement potential of the human body. It is not about perfection, but about giving the body what it needs. In the sessions in the shala, at the pool or at the beach we will get to know different forms of movement and training approaches and practice them playfully. We will mainly use our own body weight.
You can look forward to different approaches from Animal Flow, Handstand, HIT, Functional Training, Coordination, Flexibility and Strength. We don't want to go to our limit, but that doesn't mean we won't sweat. All "fitness levels" are welcome. It's all about fun, well-being and a group feel. There is no competition. That is very important to us. After the workouts you will feel energized, satisfied and invigorated. You will learn new ways of moving and gain a lot of inspiration for your own exercise program!
Surfing
The Canary Islands are a true paradise for all surfers and those who want to become one! It is a real Mecca for outdoor and water sports fans. What makes surfing so special is the freedom and the flow experience. The feeling of oneness with nature, the inescapable feeling to be here and now and of course, adrenaline and fun. What connects Daniel and me, besides our friendship, is our great enthusiasm for surfing! We are looking forward to sharing one or the other wave with you, besides yoga and movement sessions.
You will have the opportunity to take surf lessons with experienced coaches. Surf lessons can only be booked on site and through an external surf school. If you already have surfing experience, you can also explore the surf spots in the area on your own or in a group. You can rent equipment at the surf schools.
Location
Due to its convenient location, you can reach the north, east and west sides of the island within 15 minutes by car. You’ll have the choice between different beaches, sunrise or sunset, dunes or cliffs. On one side the quiet surfer village El Cotillo with its wide beaches, cliffs and sunsets and on the other side lively Corralejo with its famous dunes, its clubs and bars and a lot of shopping.
Retreat services & prices
€ 1,290 per person
Retreat programme + accommodation in the spacious, beautiful shared room for four
€ 1,390 per person
Retreat programme + accommodation in a double room (twin beds or double bed with separate mattresses)
€ 1,190 per person
Retreat programme · accommodation not included
Extra privacy
1x double room on the first floor with private bathroom and private rooftop terrace overlooking the volcanoes
Supplement: €75 per person for the retreat week
Everybody is welcome! 🏳️🌈
Included in the Retreat Programme
6 nights’ accommodation in the villa
6x brunch
3x dinner at the villa
Snacks, water, tea & coffee
6x yoga & meditation sessions
2x Movement sessions
2x volcano hikes – sunset & sunrise
2x workshops – Intentions & Goals 2027 + Flow
Yoga & sports equipment
Excursion to the dunes of Corralejo – by rental car or carpool
Welcome & Closing Circle
Experienced local & retreat guidance in German, English & Spanish
Not included:
- flights (return from € 80,-)
- insurance
Additional bookable via third-party providers:
- surf lessons (3 h approx. € 50,-)
- sailing trip (3 h approx. € 45,-). Depending on the group size
- massage (approx. € 60,-)
Deposit & insurance:
25 % or 50% of the total price within 14 days of booking
Remaining payment (50%) up to 61 days before the trip
The trip is covered by tour operator liability insurance through HanseMerkur. Terms & Condition see below (AGBs).
Retreat-Partner: Anke & Daniel
Anke – Yoga, Meditation, Movement | Organizer & Founder
Ever since my first encounter with Buddhism, meditation, and yoga in Sri Lanka back in 2008, their magic and energy have never left me. My life is just as much in motion as my practice – most of all outdoors in nature, on the yoga mat, or on a surfboard. Through my retreats worldwide, I invite you into my world and love sharing this path with you!
Fuerteventura is a very special place for me: the raw, vast volcanic landscape offers a soothing space of emptiness that instantly creates clarity and room in the mind. At the start of the new year, this openness invites you to consciously reconnect with your own wishes and visions. Combined with warm sunshine, the ocean, and a pleasant climate right in the middle of our European winter, it creates the perfect setting to pause, recharge, and step powerfully into the new year!
Look forward to a sunny getaway with the perfect balance of depth, lightness, precious me-time, and nourishing community!
Daniel – Co-Founder of Flow Retreats & Movement Trainer (Behind the Scenes)
Daniel has co-shaped Flow Retreats from the very beginning. He now lives in Sri Lanka, where he fulfilled his dream of opening his own retreat center!
With his sunny disposition and open heart, he creates an atmosphere where everyone immediately feels welcomed and seen. This year, Daniel is working mainly behind the scenes as he focuses on his local projects. However, we continue to collaborate closely, infusing his energy and vision into our Flow concepts! ✨
Keep an eye out for our announcements – more surprise guest teachers are coming soon!
The Bali Style Villa
FAQ
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Arrival and departure are individual.
Airport: Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is approx. 35 minutes away by car. Flights are available from €50 each way (e.g. Ryanair from Berlin).
Location: The villa is located a few minutes by car or a 15-minute walk from the village center of Lajares. Corralejo and El Cotillo are about 15 minutes away by car.
Airport Shuttles: You can book your airport transfer here:
CanaryShuttle (Airport – Campo de Fútbol Lajares from €10-12)
ShuttleDirect (Airport – Lajares from approx. €12)
Pick-up: Once you reach Lajares, we will pick you up directly at the bus stop (Campo de Fútbol).
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We will go on excursions together. But not every day. If you want to go on your own there are the following options :)
Rent a car:
Public bus:
https://tiadhe.com/en/line-08/
Cab:
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Arrival and departure are individual.
The nearest airport is Fuerteventura and is approx. 35 minutes away by car. The villa is located a few minutes by car or 15 minutes walk from the village center of Lajares. (Corralejo and El Cotillo are approx. 15 minutes away by car).
Villa address: C. Cerca Nueva, 26, 35650 La Oliva, Las Palmas, Spain
Cab
We recommend booking a cab for the airport transfer and preferably sharing it. We will create a WhatsApp group before the retreat so you can join forces.
Cabs are available at the airport. It costs about 60€ per cab. For four, that's €15 per person. You can of course also book a cab:
Airport shuttle
The airport shuttle does not have fixed times, but is based on bookings. When the bus is full, it sets off and may have a few stops along the way. Under certain circumstances it can take a long time. There are 3 stops in Lajares. Simply select one in the system https://canaryshuttle.com/es/homem and get off here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfiHWasj146ez8f16
We will pick you up in Lajares.
Click here to book (from 8€): https://canaryshuttle.com/es/home
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Just about anyone can take part in our Flow Retreat. :) All you need is a certain amount of flexibility and a mindful attitude.
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The villa has 5 rooms and 3 bathrooms. Unfortunately, not every room has its own bathroom and there is no shared bathroom.
This means that if you have booked a double or twin room, you may have to share your bathroom (in your room).
Mindfulness is part of the yoga philosophy and sharing bathrooms can be seen as a mindfulness practice :)
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As the trip is very popular, it is advisable to book early. The retreat is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. The group size is a maximum of 12 people, so that a family atmosphere is created.
Mostly it´s around 8-10 guests.
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Generally, the trip takes place with a group size of 6 participants or more.
The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced students. The group size is a maximum of 12 people, to maintain a family atmosphere.
You can look forward to a joint, eventful and above all unforgettable trip to the Canary Islands!
Questions?
Do you have any questions or individual booking requests? We look forward to receiving an email from you at: anke@soulandsunyoga.com. We are also happy to advise you on the phone.
Want to know exactly what to expect at the retreat?
Check out the video from the 2025 retreat!
Voices from former participants
“I took part in Anke & Daniel's Yoga & Movement Flow Retreat on Fuerteventura in January 2024. The accommodation in Lajares was extremely sensational (even with a pool), great group energy, mega soul food, nice mindful interaction, and loving introduction to all the exercises - even if it was challenging at times ;) Anke & Daniel get along really well, that's what that their good vibes were transferred to the group. I really liked their closeness and accessibility, almost like “two of us”, which is not always the case when leading retreats. There was also a lot of free time and so we got to know each other well. There could have been some space for deeper exchange in the group settings in order to strengthen the connection and, for example, to link the exercises to it or to anchor something - but it was totally okay as it was. Everything could, nothing had to. It was a nice break - all thumbs up!!!”
- Wiebke J. (39) source: google review