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Dynamic Restoration, Group Adventure, Cultural Joy

Movement that grounds, connection that expands, nourishment that lasts…

Yotopia Retreats 2026

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March 02-07

Ski, Yoga & Hot Spring
Hakuba Valley, Japan

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March 17-23

The Root Mar 17-20; The Rise Mar 20-23
Bowen Island, Vancouver

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April 15-22

The Sensory Retreat
Kunming & Jingmai Mount, China

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May 01-06

London & Cotswold
England

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June 01-05

The Permission of Lingering
Tuscany, Italy

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August 22-29

The Craftcation
Dali & Jingmai Mount

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September

Art workshop & slow living
Copenhagen, Denmark

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September 18-24

TCM & Roadtrip Tour

Xinjiang

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October 10-16

The China Tour Part One
Chengdu & Hangzhou, China

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October 18-24

The China Tour Part Two
Yixing & Shanghai

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November 04-07

The Radiant Flow
Okinawa, Japan

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December

European Christmas
Paris

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Our Unique Features:

  • Accommodation: Boutique luxury experiences, featuring stays at small and luxury resorts or hotels.

  • Gastronomy: A culinary journey featuring exclusively fine dining and seasonal treats.

  • Itinerary: Unique, off-the-beaten-path routes with a relaxed, "slow travel" pace.

  • Experience: Glow, don't burnout. Intentional movement designed to rinse away the road and keep your energy high.

  • Community: Themed chat circle, game nights and laughter-filled evening socials.

2026 is your year to visit China

Shanghai skyline at sunset with historic buildings in foreground and modern skyscrapers including Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower in the background.

Treasure hunting

Oct 10 - 16 Chengdu & Hangzhou

Oct 18 - 24 Longquan & Shanghai.

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TCM & Epic roadtrip

September 14 - 21

Xinjiang.

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Sensory & Craftcation Retreats

April 15-22 Premium tea and local coffee tasting & restoration,

Kunming & Jingmai Mount

August 22-29 Craft workshop with local artists & Mindful foraging

Dali & Jingmai Mount

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Japan ski, yoga & hot spring retreat

Hakuba, Japan

March 02-07, 2026

Poster for Bowen Island Retreat Week featuring Root & Rise Retreats, including grounding pottery, yoga relief, and tea ceremony, and boost activities like rocket beats bootcamp, twist, and backbend, happening in March 2026.

Pottery, yoga & tea

Bowen Island, Vancouver

March 17-20, 2026

A journey where rest isn’t something to recover from,
but something that restores—softly, slowly, fully.

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Rocket Bootcamp 2026

Bowen Island, Vancouver

Our semi-annual Rocket gathering for a Rocket party. March 20-23, 2026.

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Yoga, tea & restoration | Pu’er, Yunnan

April 15-22, 2026

This immersive retreat takes us to two cities in Yunnan province - the floral city, Kunming and the home of China’s black tea, Pu’er.

Escape to the ancient mountains of Yunnan, China, for a soulful retreat combining daily yoga, immersive Pu'er tea ceremonies, and profound restoration. Explore lush landscapes, savor local flavors, and reconnect with nature's rhythm.

Tuscany, Italy

June 01 - 05, 2026

In a world that constantly demands more, the most radical act can be to simply pause. This retreat is your permission slip. Join me in the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany for a week dedicated to deep restoration and genuine connection. We will nourish our bodies with daily practice and our souls with shared meals and laughter. A highlight of our journey will be an exclusive wine tour at a renowned local vineyard, where we'll connect with the land and toast to the beauty of slowing down. It’s time to find your balance.

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The Crafcation | Dali, Yunnan

August 22-29, 2026

Find your balance in the timeless beauty of Dali. This unique retreat blends soulful daily yoga with exquisite, chef-curated omakase dinners prepared from the freshest local ingredients. A journey for the senses and the mind.

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Okinawa, Japan

November 04-07, 2026

Answer the call of the wild, both within and without. Join me for Radiant Flow, a one-of-a-kind dive and yoga retreat in the subtropical paradise of Okinawa, Japan. This is an adventure for the soul that craves both thrill and tranquility. By day, we'll dive into the breathtaking blue of the Pacific, exploring a world of marine wonder. By morning and evening, we’ll hit the mat for dynamic yoga flows designed to build strength, grace, and inner fire. Get ready to explore your depths, expand your limits, and shine.

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If you are curious

Got questions about the retreat? Send them our way—every journey begins with a little spark of curiosity.

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