Flow, Restore, Explore:

A Women’s* Yoga Retreat for the Senses

Hoi An, Vietnam

26th June - 3rd July 2027

For the second year, I am thrilled to be leading a retreat in a country that is near and dear to my heart - Vietnam! This will week will truly be an adventure for the senses - get ready to immerse your mind, body, soul and stomach!

Our home for the week will be the beautiful oasis of An Villa, located just a 10 minute bike ride from Hoi An town centre. This boutique resort was designed by well-known French-Vietnamese architect Helena Tran Quang Man and each uniquely designed studio or villa is tastefully decorated in traditional Vietnamese style. The Villa was created by five friends who wished to offer a traditional Vietnamese-village style experience for travellers to meet and feel like family. An Villa is also deeply committed to sustainability and supporting the local community.

Mid-week, we will have a private guided group day trip to Cam Kim Island, known locally for traditional carpentry villages, small-scale farming, and fishing communities that have operated largely unchanged for generations. The day will include cycling and a short boat ride - the best way to discover local Vietnamese life! We will make traditional Banh Dap (popular Central Vietnamese rice paper street snack), learn how to make Vietnamese sleeping mats from local artisan weavers, visit a 500 year old carpentry village, where crafts people designed and carved almost all the celebrated wood constructions in Hoi An and is still operating as a working site.

We will practice yoga on an open air, shaded bamboo platform over a serene lake and eat meals family-style in the beautiful dining space next to the pool. All rooms have private terraces for you to enjoy free time alone or with friends.

Classes will be joyful, challenging, playful, and inclusive. This retreat is open to experienced and newer yogis alike, however it is advised that participants have had some introductory yoga experience. If you're at all in doubt, please do get in touch.

*Please note that it will be quite hot and humid. There is air conditioning in the bedrooms but not in the common areas or the yoga platform, though there are fans. If you struggle in the heat, this may not be the experience for you. Do get in touch if you are at all unsure.

What’s Included

• Elegant en-suite accommodation & private kitchen in most rooms

• All breakfasts, as well as snacks and refreshments. Other food is available to purchase from the on-site restaurant if you’d like!

• 5 lunches & 5 dinners on-site to allow for more foodie exploration in Hoi An!

• Twice daily yoga classes including vinyasa and restorative

• Daily meditation

• Bicycles to explore the local area

• All yoga equipment (e.g. mats, bolster, blocks)

• Day Trip: Visit to Cam Kim Island traditional craft villages (lunch included)

• 60-min Massage, including 10 min herbal foot soak (tip not included)

• Transport to/from Da Nang Airport to An Villa

Not included

• Flights

• Additional optional activities, including but not limited to:

  • Sunrise/Sunset kayak tours

  • Traditional woodcarving, pottery painting/making workshops

  • Beach excursions (An Bang and Cua Dai)

  • My Son Sanctuary visit

  • Manicure/pedicure onsite (poolside or in your room!)

• Insurance (Travel/Health), including vaccines, as recommended by your personal GP

Retreat Costs & Rooming Options

Below is a glimpse of the beautiful accommodation that awaits you at An Villa! You will see a number of different rooming options to suit everyone.

*£50 discount on prices below if pay your deposit by 14th February, 2027

How do I sign up?

• A non-refundable deposit of £350 is required to hold your place, with the remainder due by 1st May, 2027. Space is limited, so early booking is encouraged! Contact me at exploringbalance@gmail.com to book your place or for any enquiries. (Payment plans may be discussed on request)

Cancellation Policy

• If the retreat is cancelled by An Villa you will receive a full refund.

• Refunds are not possible due to cancellations caused by natural disasters, COVID-19, or any other unforeseen circumstances. (Once monies are paid, they are non-refundable)

It is strongly recommended that you take out insurance to cover your costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your retreat and are not due a refund in terms of the above policy.

Liability

An Villa and Aliya Sorgen shall not be liable for any loss, damage, expense, accident, injury or inconvenience whether to person or property, which the applicant or any other person may suffer or sustain arising out of, or in respect of, any attendance.

*Please note that all people identifying as women are most welcome to attend.