Ananda Yoga Retreats

13/06/2026

Summer in Ibiza is calling.

We now have just a handful of spaces remaining across our June and July retreats.

Join us for daily yoga, meditation, sound healing, nourishing food, beautiful surroundings and time to reconnect with yourself.

Small groups. Personal attention. An unforgettable experience.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us this summer, now is the time.

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13/06/2026

Have you ever heard of the Rosenthal Effect?

It’s a psychological theory that suggests people often rise to the expectations placed upon them. It got me reflecting on how much of our lives are shaped not only by what others believe about us, but by the stories we believe about ourselves.

A recent conversation with one of our Yoga Teacher Training students sparked a deeper reflection on inherited beliefs, self-doubt, personal growth and the role yoga has played in helping me question the limitations I once thought were my destiny.

I’ve shared my thoughts in my latest blog.

I’d love to know your thoughts after reading it.

A few days ago, I came across a psychological theory called the Rosenthal Effect. The theory suggests that people often rise to the expectations placed upon them. In one famous study, teachers were told that certain students showed exceptional potential. In reality, those students had been selected....

09/06/2026

YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING | IBIZA 2027

There comes a point in every yoga journey where doing more is no longer the answer.

Yin Yoga invites us to slow down, soften and listen.

Join me in the beautiful north of Ibiza for this immersive 50-hour Yoga Alliance accredited Yin Yoga Teacher Training. Together we will explore functional anatomy, fascia, meridian theory, nervous system regulation, sequencing, meditation, energetics and the art of guiding others through the transformative practice of Yin Yoga.

Whether you are a yoga teacher looking to expand your offerings or a dedicated practitioner wanting to deepen your understanding of the practice, this training will provide the knowledge, confidence and experience to bring Yin Yoga into your life and teaching.

✨ Residential Training in Northern Ibiza
✨ Accommodation, Meals & Training in Included
✨ Yoga Alliance Accredited 50-Hour Certification
✨ Small Group Experience
✨ Led by Madeline Diaz Meiners, Founder of Ananda Yoga Retreats

23–30 April 2027

“Where Stillness Becomes The Teacher.”

Spaces are limited.

For details and bookings, visit the link in bio.

07/06/2026

For many years, we are mothers, partners, carers, supporters and providers.

We become so skilled at caring for everyone else that we often forget to ask ourselves a simple question:

What about me?

This week’s article explores the idea that midlife is not an ending, but the beginning of a different kind of journey. A pilgrimage back to yourself.

If you’ve ever felt a longing for something more, a quiet restlessness, or a desire to reconnect with who you are beneath the responsibilities of daily life, this reflection may resonate with you.

Read the full article here:

https://www.anandayogaretreats.com/single-post/ibiza-yoga-retreats-journey-back-to-yourself

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Have you ever reached a point in life where you felt called back to yourself?

The Forgotten Pilgrimage: Why Midlife May Be Calling You Back to Yourself | Ibiza Yoga Retreats.

07/06/2026

This morning, after class, a guest shared something that stayed with me.

She realised how much of her life had been spent caring for everyone around her. Her children, her family, the people she loves. Even now that her children are adults, she recognised how little time she had devoted to her own healing and growth.

It sparked a reflection.

In many traditions, there comes a stage of life when people step back from their responsibilities and begin a pilgrimage. Not to escape their lives, but to reconnect with themselves.

Yet in our culture, many women feel guilt when they prioritise their own wellbeing. We are taught how to care for others, but not always how to care for ourselves.

Perhaps the restlessness many women feel in midlife is not a sign that something is wrong.

Perhaps it is a call to listen more deeply.

To rediscover what brings meaning, joy and aliveness.

To remember who you are beneath all the roles you have played.

I’d love to know your thoughts.

Have you ever reached a point in life where you felt called back to yourself?

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03/06/2026

Breath-led Vinyasa on our open-air yoga platform. Inhale. Exhale. Flow.

31/05/2026

✨ Last-Minute Lake District Yoga Retreat | 19–22 June ✨

Due to two recent cancellations, we have just released two spaces on our June Lake District Yoga Retreat.

Join us for four days of yoga, nature, nourishing food, deep rest and connection in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.

Led by guest teacher Rebecca Jane, your retreat includes:

🧘‍♀️ Morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga
🌙 Evening Yin Yoga & Sound Baths
🥾 Guided Lake District walks
🔥 Sauna & cold plunge experiences
🍽️ Delicious home-cooked meals
🌿 Beautiful accommodation in the heart of the Lakes

Whether you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or simply in need of space to reconnect with yourself, this retreat offers the opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply and return home feeling renewed.

30/05/2026

An hour of stillness.

A nervous system exhale.

The gentle resonance of sound, space to rest, and nowhere else to be.

One of the most loved moments of our retreats. 🤍✨

30/05/2026

Our Practice Is Not Black and White.

Yoga is often presented as a series of rules, labels and absolutes.

Do this.
Don’t do that.
This style is right.
That style is wrong.

But real practice is rarely that simple.

Over the years, I’ve learnt that yoga is less about fitting ourselves into rigid ideas and more about developing the awareness to meet ourselves honestly in each moment.

Some days practice looks strong and disciplined.
Some days it looks like rest.
Some days it asks us to move forwards.
Some days it asks us to soften.

The beauty of yoga isn’t found in perfection. It’s found in the ability to listen.

I’ve shared some thoughts on this in our latest blog.

✨ Read the full article via the link below.

https://www.anandayogaretreats.com/single-post/yin-and-yang-in-yoga

28/05/2026

Behind every retreat is a small team who genuinely care about the experience we create for every guest who joins us 🤍

From the yoga practices and retreat space held by Ananda, to the nourishing meals prepared daily by César, to the warmth and support Sarah brings throughout each retreat — everything is created with intention, care and heart.

One of the things guests often say is how personal the experience feels… and that’s because we keep it that way.

Small groups. Genuine connection. Beautiful food. Thoughtful practices. A space to fully exhale.

The Ananda team ✨