CENTER YOGA + WELLNESS Retreats

At CENTER, we take a great pride at designing and curating all-inclusive international retreats. what a great way to unplug from the outside world, dive deeper into your practice!

Immerse yourself into the tenets of yoga — relaxation, meditation, proper breathing, nourishing diet, and strength and flexibility building yoga poses. In between, you can relax, go for hikes, swim, bike, and enjoy all that the local cultures have to offer.

If you're struggling to fit self-care into your busy calendar, why not demand more from your next vacation?

Satisfy your wanderlust with a yoga retreat and experience the benefits of cultivating a daily practice under the guidance of some of your favorite CENTER teachers. You'll not only feel better and more relaxed, but you'll also leave with simple techniques to infuse into your daily routine, bolstering you mental and physical health for months and years to come.

We open ​this registration early to give you the opportunity to make yourself a priority—to hold this space on your calendar and begin gently planning your year around it.

What Happens After You Sign Up for a Retreat

Once you’ve secured your spot, the journey truly begins. If this is your first time traveling with CENTER (and hopefully not your last 😊), we’ll be guiding you every step of the way. About 6–8 months prior to our retreat, we’ll share our travel itinerary along with helpful recommendations to support your planning. From there, you can expect a series of thoughtful emails with details about our daily schedule, excursions, and a brief questionnaire to gather information centeryogawellness@gmail.comabout your preferences—including dietary needs—so we can tailor the experience to best support you.

We’ll also come together for a pre-retreat Zoom meeting (typically held two months before departure), where you’ll meet the group, walk through a detailed slideshow, and have space to ask any questions. This Zoom session is recorded and added to a dedicated retreat information page we create just for our group—so everything you need is organized and easily accessible in one place.

Questions? Email us at centeryogawellness@gmail.com

WHERE WE’RE HEADED NEXT

PANCHA MAHABHUTA Yoga & Reiki Retreat:

Exploring the Five Elements

TERCEIRA • Azores • PORTUGAL

Set on the lush, volcanic islands of the Azores, this retreat invites you into a rare rhythm of nature, restoration, and intentional living — where the Atlantic meets geothermal earth and life slows to a nourishing, spacious pace.

Our Azores retreat is designed as a progressive journey — with daily classes woven into a cohesive curriculum that supports the overall theme of the experience. Each practice builds upon the next, guiding you deeper into connection, awareness, and integration throughout the retreat.

Rather than separate tracks, the retreat offers one unified experience — with the flexibility to choose how you practice each day.

YOUR DAILY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:

Each day, you’ll be guided through thoughtfully designed classes that integrate movement, breathwork, meditation, and rest — all aligned with the overarching theme of the retreat. To support your individual needs, preferences, and energy levels, both heated and unheated classes will be offered throughout the retreat — with identical curriculum and intention.

This means you can choose, day by day, whether you feel called to:

• Move more gently and restoratively, supporting nervous system regulation and recovery

• Or practice with more intensity and heat, building strength, fluidity, and internal fire

Both options are equally supported, equally intentional, and part of the same shared journey. Our heated space uses infrared panels with balanced humidity, creating an optimal environment for circulation, muscular release, and a deeply immersive practice experience.

Choose the pace, environment, and energy that best supports your season of life.

SOUL IN THE SAND “The Desert Pilgrimage”

With Yoga, Purpose + Renewal

Inspired by one of Petra’s favorite books, The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho, this Morocco desert retreat is designed as a soulful pilgrimage—an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and listen for what is truly calling you. 

Set against the vast stillness of the Agafay desert, each day weaves together intentional yoga, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and community reflection to help you reconnect with your intuition, release what no longer serves, and remember the deeper purpose guiding your path. 

A central focus of this retreat is the understanding that yoga is not just movement—it is a somatic experience that directly supports nervous system regulation and whole-person healing. Through intentional breathwork, slow and mindful transitions, and alignment-based practices rooted in functional anatomy, you will learn to sense rather than perform—shifting from a state of chronic stress into one of safety and restoration. Practices are designed to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (often called the “rest and digest” response), helping reduce cortisol levels in the body, improve emotional regulation, and support clearer thinking and deeper sleep.

As you begin to build awareness of how sensation, breath, and alignment influence your internal state, yoga becomes a powerful tool for self-regulation—one you can carry far beyond the desert and into everyday life.

This is not simply a yoga vacation, but a narrative journey—one that mirrors the courage, trust, and transformation of following your own “personal legend.” Through movement, silence, ritual, and meaningful connection, you’ll be supported in returning home with clarity, steadiness, and a renewed relationship to the life that is waiting for you.

Fire & Ice: Balancing Opposites

Explore this beautiful island with five unforgettable trips!

Join us for a week of yoga and excursions found on many bucket lists, that will awaken a deeper connection to yourself and bring you closer with our beautiful CENTER community.

This retreat will focus on introspection, transformation, and illumination, with guided meditations and yoga practices.

Explore the contrast of Iceland’s fiery volcanoes and icy glaciers through dynamic and restorative yoga practices, where you can incorporate sauna sessions at the end of your practice. This unique experience offers adventure, mindfulness, as well as island walks, waterfall hikes, geothermal water bathing, and ocean meditations. Our daily practice will emphasize courage, resilience, and embracing the unknown.

“Awaken the Divine Within: A Mythic Yoga Retreat”

Aegialis Hotel & Spa Yoga Resort: Amorgos - Cyclades

STEP INTO THE LAND OF GODS AND GODDESSES, WHERE THE ANCIENT WISDOM OF MYTHOLOGY MEETS THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF YOGA. SET AGAINST THE BREATHTAKING BACKDROP OF GREECE, THIS RETREAT INVITES YOU TO EMBODY THE STRENGTH OF ATHENA, THE WISDOM OF APOLLO, THE GRACE OF APHRODITE, AND THE RESILIENCE OF PERSEPHONE.

Through daily yoga, meditation, and myth-inspired workshops, you’ll reconnect with your inner divine, awakening the archetypes that guide your soul’s journey. Whether you seek empowerment, healing, or balance, this retreat is your sacred space to explore, expand, and elevate.

Join us for an unforgettable journey where movement, mythology, and mindfulness unite—because the gods are within you.

Connect with our retreat community and create lifelong friendships as you share stories, laughter, and support. Engage in community-building experiences and evening gatherings that foster a sense of belonging and unity.

WHERE WE’VE TRAVELED, PRACTICED AND GROWN

Vanaprastha: The Art of Living with Purpose

JOIN PETRA IN THE MADONIE AREA, IN THE VERY CENTER OF SICILY, SURROUNDED BY A LUSH PRIVATE PARK, A SMALL RIVER AND LABYRINTH GARDEN. OUR RETREAT LOCATION, LA MASSERIA, IS A 17TH CENTURY FARMHOUSE SITUATED ON AN ORGANIC FARM PRODUCING EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, WHEAT, VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. 

Explore and find solace in the Sicilian culture, hospitality and soulful traditions that have a great part in our life path and sustain us to live in harmony with ourselves, others and Nature. 

This week will be a safe space for you to deepen your practice as we explore the Vanaprastha or Forest-Dweller stage of life. Learning to spend time with yourself, individualize your practice and allow space for solitude. Taking a step back from an accelerated pace of life and slowing down to explore how your unique gifts can now sustain you as you move forward in new, creative ways. 

Prana Veda Ayurvedic Retreat: Nourish Your Life Energy

Join us as we embark on a truly transformative journey of self-discovery, self-care, and self-empowerment at our 3rd Bodhi Tree retreat. This retreat will delve into the fascinating teachings of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga. We will explore Gunas, the powerful energies that exist within the universe, as well as Doshas, the unique energies that reside within each of us. By deepening our understanding and awareness of these subtle energies, we will gain valuable insights into how they intertwine and influence our daily lives.

This retreat promises to be a remarkable opportunity to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits, as we learn to cultivate balance and harmony within ourselves.

Whether you are a seasoned student or a beginner, our retreat is designed to cater to all levels and provide a safe and supportive environment for growth and exploration.

Connect with our retreat community and create lifelong friendships as you share stories, laughter, and support. Engage in community-building exercises and evening gatherings that foster a sense of belonging and unity.

The Sacred Path: Yoga Retreat to Peru

Led by Petra Haynes and Amy Ippoliti,
bringing the Center Yoga + Wellness and Vesselify communities together.

Enhance your yoga practice in the exquisite sanctuary of Willka T’ika, designed for rejuvenation and reflection, located in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley nested between the Incan capital of Cusco and the world heritage site of Machu Picchu.

During this enlightening eight-day adventure and cultural immersion, we'll also have the chance to immerse ourselves in the teachings of Kundalini and the Chakras. Kundalini is often described as the dormant spiritual energy of the divine within one’s own body.

The study of Kundalini and Chakra theory promises a deeper understanding of your physical and subtle body, fostering emotional awareness and providing clarity on the meandering path of self-evolution. We will study the traditional seven chakras as well as the more esoteric, lesser-known five Tantric chakras. 

Our learning will be supported by Willka T’ika’s seven breathtaking Chakra Gardens on their grounds.

Unveil the Secrets of Subtle Body of Yoga

Experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and colorful culture of Morocco, surrounded by the breathtaking Atlas Mountains. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you will discover the true essence of yoga and the beauty of this ancient land. Book your spot now and embark on a transformative journey toward inner peace and well-being.

You will be guided through daily yoga classes, meditation sessions, and wellness workshops, creating the perfect balance between mindfulness and adventure. This is the perfect opportunity to deepen your yoga practice and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful and serene setting.

In addition to the yoga and wellness activities, we will also explore the local markets, indulge in delicious Moroccan cuisine, and take a camel ride through the Agafay desert. You will leave feeling refreshed, uplifted and recharged.

Join Petra in Atali Ganga Resort, located 20 miles north of Rishikesh, that takes pride in offering luxurious accommodations, an amazing dining facility, and various adventure activities.

Come with the purpose of living in the valley of India’s holiest life force, the Ganga river, for the call of the barking deer, or the midnight roar of the leopard. Experience that lovely dull ache after a busy day in the great outdoors, and appreciate the opportunity to commune with nature.

We will begin most days with yoga, hiking and exploring all that the rich Indian culture and what this holy land has to offer. Hike the foothills of Himalayas by the Ganga river, then end with dinner under the stars.

Join us for a week of inspiring Flow and Gentle yoga classes, meditation and philosophy taught by Petra and Erin that will awaken a deeper connection to your heart and bring you closer with our beautiful CENTER community – all in one of the most healing places on earth. We will also celebrate Erin's birthday while there and Easter with those who are observing.

The theme for the week will be Yamas and Niyamas. We will be exploring some deeper yoga practices such as yoga nidra, restorative yoga, chakra yoga and sound healing just to mention a few, and we will spend more time focusing on alignment and deepening our understanding how to experience yoga poses in a way that is healing and sustainable.

This week will give you a safe space to land and tune inward. You will enjoy the time to unwind, connect with like-minded souls, and dive into powerful experiences that will fill you up from the inside out, will light you up and remind you that anything you want for yourself is possible.

Explore this beautiful country with five trips, including watching the Northern lights!

Join us for a week of yoga and excursions found on many bucket lists, that will awaken a deeper connection to your heart and bring you closer with our beautiful CENTER community. This retreat is thoughtfully designed to invite you to re-connect with the truth in your heart so you can gain clarity on what you desire most and step into receiving and living the life you’re ready for!

Say yes to exploring a deeper connection to your heart, connecting with a beautiful tribe of like-minded souls and shining more brightly as the beautiful soul you are!