Winter 3-Day Yoga and Wellness Tour on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
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Enjoy the serenity of Iceland in winter by booking this incredible guided yoga retreat on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Those who want to do yoga, meditation, breathwork, therapeutic art, dance, and sound healing surrounded by the stunning Icelandic countryside should book this tour now.
Your tour starts when you meet on location at a cozy house on the majestic Snaefellsnes peninsula. You'll meet the expert English-speaking guide leading the retreat and the other guests.
You'll arrive in the evening in time to unpack and indulge in a soup buffet. You'll then participate in a welcome ceremony and set some intentions for the rest of the tour before heading to bed for a great night's sleep.
On the following day of the tour, you can wake up early to take part in an optional breathwork session. A breathwork session offers a guided practice focused on intentional breathing techniques to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity.
During the session, an instructor leads you through exercises that help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and balancing the mind.
Breathwork is beneficial for releasing tension and improving focus, often leaving participants feeling refreshed and more grounded.
Afterward, you can refresh yourself with juice before the first flow yoga session. Yoga is a holistic practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness to promote overall well-being.
Originating in ancient India, yoga has evolved to include various styles, such as Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga, each with a unique approach to movement and meditation.
The physical aspect improves flexibility, strength, and balance, while the breathing exercises and mindfulness encourage relaxation and mental clarity. Regular yoga helps manage stress, increase body awareness, and enhance mental focus.
After you've worked up an appetite, enjoy a late breakfast before some free time to relax. In the afternoon, you'll take part in shaking meditation and therapeutic art sessions, a silent nature walk, a cacao ceremony, yin yoga, and a sound healing session.
In the evening, you'll do energy practices and mantra singing. The evening ends with tea and discussions. You can head to bed whenever you're ready.
On the last day of the tour, you can participate in another optional breathwork session before breakfast and another flow yoga session.
Myofascial release, flexibility yoga, and dance therapy sessions will be in the afternoon.
Dance therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses movement to support mental and emotional well-being. Guided by a trained therapist, participants explore emotions through body movements, helping to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase body awareness. It's an accessible way to connect mind and body in a supportive environment.
There will be a farewell ceremony and dinner in the evening before you leave to continue your adventures in Iceland.
Don't miss this immersive three-day wellness experience with yoga, breathwork, and meditation sessions. Check availability now by choosing a date.
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Day 1 - Arrival & Intention Setting
On the first day of your winter wellness and yoga retreat on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, you will arrive and enjoy some welcome activities.
The retreat takes place on the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula, which is magical in winter.
The Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland is often called "Iceland in Miniature" due to its diverse landscapes that showcase much of the country's natural beauty in one region.
Known for its iconic Snaefellsjokull glacier, a dormant volcano featured in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, the peninsula offers stunning views and geological wonders.
The Snaefellsnes peninsula is easily accessible from Reykjavik, so you can drive to the yoga retreat during a road trip of Iceland.
You'll arrive at the cozy house and have time to unpack and settle into your room. Then, you'll meet the expert, English-speaking guide leading your yoga and wellness sessions and the other guests on the tour.
In the evening, you will indulge in a delicious soup buffet where you can try a variety of healthy soups. The warm soups are the perfect food for winter.
After dinner, you'll participate in a welcome ceremony and set some intentions for the rest of the retreat.
Intention setting is identifying a specific focus or purpose for your actions, helping to guide decisions and mindset.
Unlike goal setting, which is outcome-oriented, intention setting centers on values or qualities you want to embody, such as patience, gratitude, or self-compassion. This process encourages mindfulness and can create a stronger sense of direction and purpose in daily life.
By revisiting your intentions regularly, you can reinforce behaviors and attitudes that align with your personal growth and well-being.
After this, you can return to your bedroom in the evening. Get a good night's sleep, and be ready for a full day of wellness sessions tomorrow.
Day 2 - Yoga, Meditation, and Nature
On the second day of your yoga and wellness tour on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, you will participate in various sessions, including meditation, a walk in nature, and sound healing.
The first session of the day is an early morning breathwork session. This session is optional, so you can stay in bed longer if you like.
A breathwork session offers a guided practice focused on intentional breathing techniques to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity.
During the session, an instructor leads you through exercises that help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and balancing the mind.
Breathwork is beneficial for releasing tension and improving focus, often leaving participants feeling refreshed and more grounded.
After this, you can enjoy a refreshing juice before starting your first flow yoga session of the tour. Flow yoga, also known as Vinyasa yoga, is a dynamic practice that links breath with movement, creating a continuous flow from one pose to the next.
Unlike static forms of yoga, flow yoga emphasizes smooth transitions, making it feel like a moving meditation. This style builds strength, flexibility, and balance while enhancing cardiovascular health.
When you’ve worked up an appetite, indulge in a late breakfast before some free time.
You’ll start your afternoon with a shaking meditation and therapeutic art session before heading out on a nature walk and participating in a cacao ceremony.
A cacao ceremony is a guided, heart-opening experience that involves drinking ceremonial-grade cacao, a pure form of chocolate made from raw cacao beans.
Used in ancient traditions, cacao is believed to have mood-boosting and reflective qualities, thanks to natural compounds that support mental clarity and relaxation.
During the ceremony, participants drink cacao in a mindful setting, often followed by meditation, breathing exercises, or group sharing. The ritual can create a calming space for self-reflection, creativity, or emotional release.
As the last activity before a healthy dinner, you’ll have a sound healing session and yin yoga. After dinner, energy practices and mantras will be sung before tea, and discussions will end the evening.
Day 3 - Breathwork, Yoga, and Departure
On the third day of your yoga and wellness tour in the Snaefellsnes peninsula, you will enjoy more breathwork and yoga sessions before departing in the evening.
Your day starts with an optional morning breathwork session. If you don’t want to participate, you can get some more sleep or relax in your room until later.
A breathwork session is a great way to start the day, as it focuses on intentional breathing techniques to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity. It promotes relaxation and balances the mind, ready for the day ahead.
Afterward, you can refresh yourself with a cold juice before the morning yoga session. This flow yoga session is suitable for all levels and has adaptations for your abilities. When the yoga session finishes, you’re bound to be hungry, so you can indulge in a late breakfast.
Following breakfast, you have an hour to relax or pack for later departure. When you’re ready, it’s time for dance therapy.
Dance therapy, or dance/movement therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that uses movement to help individuals express emotions and improve mental health.
Led by trained therapists, participants use body movement to explore and process feelings that may be difficult to put into words. This therapeutic approach can reduce stress, build self-awareness, and boost self-confidence.
Your final weekend yoga session is a flexibility yoga and myofascial release session. A myofascial release session is a treatment focused on relieving tension in the body’s fascia—connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs.
Using gentle, sustained pressure on areas of tightness or discomfort, the therapist works to release restrictions within the fascia, improving mobility.
There will be a farewell ceremony and dinner in the evening before you head off to continue your adventures in Iceland or go home.
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