5 Day Find Balance Hatha Yoga Retreat in Formentera, Spain
This Hatha yoga retreat Formentera is an invitation to slow down, find balance, and reconnect with yourself on one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the Mediterranean. Held at the prestigious Gecko Beach Club Hotel on Playa Migjorn — right in front of the sea — this 5-day retreat combines daily Hatha yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and meditation with the extraordinary natural beauty of Formentera to create a truly restorative and transformative experience. Led by internationally recognized teachers Yiannis Andritsos and Amitai Cohen, both trained in the lineage of yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra, this is an experience for all levels.
Why Formentera is the Perfect Yoga Destination
Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands, stretching just 19 kilometres from north to south and ringed by 69 kilometres of extraordinary Mediterranean coastline. Known for its turquoise waters, long white dune beaches, and fragrant pine forests, Formentera is a paradise of stillness — a place where the senses are revived and the soul awakened. For a yoga retreat, it is almost without rival: the combination of natural beauty, fresh sea air, and profound quiet creates the perfect conditions for deep inner work and lasting renewal.
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Hatha yoga sessions with expert teachers in the Dharma Mittra lineage
- Morning Pranayama (breathwork) and asana practice for all levels
- Evening Hatha yoga, Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation, and guided meditation
- Sound bath healing session for deep energetic restoration
- Hosted at Gecko Beach Club Hotel — the best boutique hotel in Formentera, right by the sea
- Daily breakfast buffet and vegetarian dinner included
- Fruits, tea, and coffee available throughout the day
- 4 nights accommodation with pool, terrace, and sea views
Your Daily Schedule
Each day of this Hatha yoga retreat Formentera follows a nourishing rhythm that honours both effort and rest. Days 2–4 begin with fruits and teas at 7:00am, followed by Pranayama (7:00–9:00am) and a 2-hour asana practice with relaxation (9:00–11:00am). Afternoons are entirely free to swim, explore, or rest. The evening session (6:00–7:30pm) offers a softer Hatha yoga practice, Yoga Nidra or sound healing, and meditation, followed by a vegetarian dinner at 8:30pm. Day 1 begins with arrival and a welcome yoga session; Day 5 ends with a morning practice, a farewell lunch buffet, and checkout at 12:00pm.
The Programme: Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra
The retreat programme uses simple breathing techniques (Pranayama), asana practice, kriyas, deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra), and guided meditation to help participants release tensions and impurities from body and mind, and cultivate inner strength and clarity. The approach is accessible for all levels — both complete beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome, with variations offered throughout each practice.
Two teachers lead each session together, with one guiding the practice and one offering hands-on adjustments, ensuring a high quality of attention and support throughout.
About the Instructors
Yiannis Andritsos (Yiannis Mukta Om) moved from a small Greek island to New York in 2002, where he found his way to guru Sri Dharma Mittra. Under daily guidance from Dharma for over 10 years, Yiannis received the transmission of yoga teachings and was charged with sharing them across the world. He has been teaching the Dharma Mittra method internationally for over a decade.
Amitai Cohen is an experienced teacher of yoga, meditation, and martial arts, also trained under Sri Dharma Mittra. He taught regular classes at the Dharma Yoga Center in New York City and assisted Dharma with teacher trainings and retreats across the US and abroad. His teaching is deeply rooted in the study of mind, body, and spirit, and is guided by a spirit of gratitude.
The Venue: Gecko Beach Club Hotel
Gecko Beach Club Hotel is one of Formentera’s most celebrated boutique hotels, located directly on Playa Migjorn — one of the island’s finest beaches. The retreat takes place in a peaceful environment right in front of the sea, combining comfort with a serene atmosphere perfectly suited to yoga practice. Rooms are decorated in light, restful tones and feature spacious rain showers, king-size beds, and balconies with views over the gardens and the Mediterranean horizon. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, poolside bar, air-conditioned rooms, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Food and Nourishment
Included in the retreat are a daily breakfast buffet and a special vegetarian dinner each evening. Fruits, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
Practical Information
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Location: Gecko Beach Club Hotel, Playa Migjorn, Formentera, Spain
- Group size: Maximum of 16 participants
- Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Language: English (also Spanish)
- Getting there: Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), taxi to Ibiza port (approx. €15), ferry to Formentera (approx. €26), taxi to hotel (approx. €15). No direct airport transfer included.
- Included: All yoga sessions (Hatha, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, meditation, sound bath), 4 nights accommodation, daily breakfast and vegetarian dinner, fruits, tea and coffee throughout the day
- Not included: Flights, airport transfers, hotel services, bike rental, optional spa treatments
This Hatha yoga retreat Formentera is a rare opportunity to deepen your practice in one of Europe’s most magical settings. Whether you come to reset your nervous system, explore Hatha yoga more deeply, or simply soak up the extraordinary beauty of Formentera, Yoga in Formentera will guide you towards balance, presence, and your true self.