Self-love and Self-compassion Retreat
– a Yoga- and Meditation Retreat in Mallorca 7–10 November 2022
Self-Love and Self-compassion Retreat in Mallorca
7–10 November 2022
Welcome to this yoga and meditation retreat where you will have the precious opportunity to explore and swim in self-love and self-compassion! The deep intention with this retreat is that you will be able to explore how to become more compassionate and forgiving towards yourself both on the yogamat, the meditation cushion and in life.
There is a tremendous power in treating ourselves with kindness and compassion which is often misunderstood. In our modern times there is a strong belief that we need to push and self-criticize to motivate ourselves, to create change, and develop. If we are used to this approach in our daily life, we easily bring the same attitude of striving and harshness to the yoga mat. Simply because that is the known way of operating. We might not be aware of that there is another way of doing, or rather being, life.
In this retreat you are warmly welcome into exploring another way! Self-compassion means that we are kind and supportive to ourselves when we are confronting challenges and setbacks. It includes self-acceptance but goes beyond as it includes an active element of self-care, of really wanting the best for ourselves. Research has shown that treating ourselves with compassion and kindness actually have tremendous benefits including: people that are self-compassionate are more tolerant with themselves, less afraid of failure and therefore less afraid of trying new things; self-compassion gives the emotional support to create desired changes, and people who are practicing self-compassion to a higher degree takes responsibility for their actions.
During this retreat self-compassion and self-love will be weaved into all of the practices. Instead of constantly treating yourself as someone that needs to improve and become ”better”, you are invited into a world where your human imperfection is embraced.
You will live and eat like a Queen or King at this little jewel Cal Reiet (more info below). That food that is served is among the best we ever had! All food is vegetarian/vegan and filled with love, care, nourishment and creativity. You can read more about it here
The purpose with self-compassion is not to become ”perfect”, but rather to be allowed to remain perfectly imperfect. It is about becoming friends with the one we already ARE.
Practices during the retreat includes:
Slow flow yoga
Hatha yoga
Yin yoga
Restorative yoga
Self-compassion meditations
Self-love meditations
Breathing through breathwork practice and pranayama
Workshops including reflections around the themes
Daily program
(might be slightly changed)
ARRIVAL DAY 7 November
Check-in from 15:00
17:00 – 18:30 Welcome Yoga Session
19:15 Dinner
8 and 9 November
7:00 – 9:00 Morning yoga and meditation
9:00 – 11:00 Breakfast/Brunch
16:00 – 18:30 Afternoon Session including restorative/yin yoga and workshop
19:15 Dinner
DEPARTURE DAY 10 November
7:00 – 9:00 Morning yoga and meditation
9:00 – 11:00 Breakfast
11:00 Check out
About Cal Reiet
The retreat takes place at Cal Reiet, a lovely boutique hotel, in the small charming medieval village of Santanyi in Mallorca. Cal Reiet is located in its own beautiful and quiet garden with a 20 m long pool, palm trees and a juice bar. There is both a beautiful indoor yoga shala and an outdoor one. Each room is tastefully and beautifully decorated with single or double beds (these can be separated) as well as a private bathroom. It is also possible to book spa treatments during the retreat. You can read more about Cal Reiethere
If you want to explore the surroundings, it is highly recommended to rent a car. Beaches, nature reserves and hiking trails are within a 15-30 minute drive.
The price includes
-3 nights accommodation at the Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat
-Vegetarian/Vegan Breakfast and Dinner
-Morning & afternoon sessions with Anna Wikfalk as described in the program above
-1 year free access to the Mindfulness App including over 250 meditations and courses with some of the most well-known international meditation teachers including many meditations with Anna
Date: 7–10 November 2022
Time: Monday at 15.00 until Thursday at 12.00
Price: Double room: €990 per person
(beds can be set as one double or two twin beds). Single room: €1290. Contact us at info@barayoga.se if you wish to register for the retreat.
For more pictures of Cal Reiet view here.
Retreatinstructor: Anna Wikfalk
About Anna
Anna has been teaching yoga since 2007, when she came a certified yoga teacher from Yoga Thailand and since then has taken many other yoga trainings. She has a deep passion for mindfulness mediation and self-compassion which she has been teaching since 2010. She is trained in many mindfulness and self-compassion programs such as MBSR, MBCT, MBCPP, MB-EAT, MECL, MSC, Self-compassion for teens (MFY) etc.
Anna is running a yoga-and meditation studio in Stockholm since 2007.
She is also one of the persons behind the highly praised meditation app: The Mindfulness App, where you will find many meditations with Anna. The app includes over 250 meditations with some of the internationally most respected meditation teachers and has been translated into 10 languages.
Anna’s unique teaching style is creating a warm, loving and non-judging environment free from dogma where everyone is met where they are.
Said about Anna’s teachings and retreats
"Many warm thanks for an almost unbelievable beautiful retreat. So valuable and inspiring. The memories from this retreat will be with me for a long time."
"This was truly a wonderful retreat and ”easier” than I thought. Of course it was much thanks to Anna in how she guided and held the group"
"Warmest thank you for a fantastic weekend, absolutely wonderful! So once again THANK YOU for everything you give which makes me not only feel calm, balanced and harmonious during the retreat but also, thanks to all of your wisdom and how you convey it, makes it possible to bring the valuable attitudes from the retreat into my everyday life."
"I really love the layout of your yoga sessions! You as a yoga teacher have given me many insights as you always start with some wise thoughts that make me pause and reflect about important issues in life. You are a fantastic person and I hope I get the opportunity to take more courses with you in the future."
How to sign up You will need to pay a registration fee (€250) to secure your place. E-mail us at info@barayoga.se and we will guide you. And do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.