Iceland Yoga Retreat

Featured in National Geographic Traveller, our Iceland adventure is EPIC.

A Day in the life of a yoga retreat to Iceland:
“Yesterday we listened. It was one of those days that is marked by such a unique fullness that you no longer need to search for anything. After a morning yoga class and wonderful lunch we hiked along the coast, swam in the North Atlantic on a black stone beach, played in a singing cave and ran down a mountain through lava fields filled with soft moss and as many wild blueberries as we had time for. Time stopped and life started beating by the ripeness of blueberries and the speed of our feet. Our destination was a blurry line of direction and distraction. After a delicious meal and restorative yoga class we were gifted an hour of the most spectacular show I’ve ever seen, the Northern Lights. We spread out in a hay field and instead of finding cows, quite literrally I began to hear a series of “wows”, over and over and over again until the lights died down and it was time for bed.” – Ben Crosky, Guide, 2012

Our trip will include daily yoga practice, meditation, hot spring soaks, hikes and more. We’ve also made room for plenty of free time and optional trips. Each day will be a little different as we are truly traveling and exploring this beautiful country.

We are working with the best hotels and locations in Iceland to give you 3 different experiences, a fun hotel on a farm in the south, a cozy bed and breakfast in the center of Reykjavik and a world renowned eco-lodge on the magical Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?

This trip is designed for people with all levels of yoga and adventure experience. Men, women, couples, best friends, old friends and soon to be new friends. Our goal is to connect as deeply as possible to nature and to the cultural core of this beautiful place.

ITINERARY

DAYS 1-3
We’ll spend 3 days/3 nights exploring the geothermal area of Hvergardi. Hike to Hot Springs, discover waterfalls, eat bread baked in the ground, search for blueberries and more!

DAYS 3-6
We’ll spend 2 nights in Reykjavik! Here we’ll soak in the magic of this unique city. We’ll practice yoga at the local Yoga Shala, eat delicious food, take day trips and explore the music and night life that is so abundant in this fantastic city. This is your time to explore on your own and do any optional excursions of your liking.

DAYS 6-9
From Reykjavik will journey to the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula to spend our last two nights. Here we’ll be surrounded by the beauty of the ocean, national parks, a gorgeous glacier and simply one of the most magical places on earth!

FOOD
Most of the food we’ll eat is organic and local. Delicious vegetarian options as well as fresh, local fish and meat for those that eat it will be available. Breakfasts are usually buffet style featuring cheeses, fruits, skyr(icelandic yogurt), cereals, juices and coffee/tea. We can accommodate most food requests as long as we know in advance!

In Reykjavik you’ll be going out for lunch and dinner. Because we will not always be eating together people expect to to pay for 2 meals a day while we are in Reykjavik. There are a few delicious vegetarian restaurants and one raw food restaurant near the studio. There are a lot of international options including a delicious Indian restaurant that we ate at last year.

AARONA PICHINSON
Aarona’s life was shaped by a wide array of experiences, people, and places which tinted her love for movement, adventure and travel – putting her on a continual (sweet) search for balance. With 18 years of a personal yoga practice, a life of dance, and a ‘past life’ as photographer and holistic health coach, Aarona has a deep sense of how to shape a nourishing experience that also invites you to explore your edge. In her vigorously graceful classes, global retreats, live music ‘Yoga Soundscape’ events, and empowering workshops, Aarona is a thoughtful and inspiring guide. Her classes infuse a wide range of movement disciplines within an alignment based vinyasa style, encouraging you to be more in tune with the strength and alignment of your body, the brilliance of your breath, the spontaneous nature of well-being, and the power of feeling your senses. Currently based in New York City, Aarona teaches at Kula Yoga Project, YogaWorks, and Park Slope Yoga, plus works with people privately and teaches retreats and festivals around the globe. She’s been featured in the New York Times, Self Magazine, National Geographic Traveler UK, Wall Street Journal, Origin Magazine, the cover of FitYoga, NBC, Elephant Journal, Yoga Journal, Well+Good NYC, and Co-Creator Radio.

YOUR GUIDES, BEN AND SIGGY:

Ben is the founder and director of SolYoga Trips and has been leading retreats to Iceland since the company first began in 2010. Siggy, a new addition to the team but a lifelong guide from Iceland, brings a special element of local knowledge and love for the land. Ben, Siggy and Aarona will be your trusted and enthusiastic guides on your journey through Iceland, a place they are each in love with.