Yoga Retreats: Lead Your Own Retreat
Yoga Instructors, have you always wanted to lead a yoga retreat?
Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on your students and the retreat content. Assemble a group of your students and book your next retreat at Florian Villa. Florian Yoga Retreats are intended for small groups, with a maximum of 7 students.
Here's what's included:
- One instructor comes for FREE
- Accommodations
- All meals, snacks, water. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available
- Assistance planning the retreat schedule (if you want help)
- Transportation - we will provide drivers or you can opt for the Yoga Independence package (reduced cost) and we will provide you with rental vehicles.
- Guided hikes
- Massage and other spa services
- Snorkel gear (St. John has some of the best snorkeling in the world)
- Sunset catamaran sail
- Kayaking
- SCUBA
- Boat excursion to Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Island) to explore the baths and caves
Optional activities (additional cost):
Where will we practice yoga and how many people does the yoga deck accommodate?
The villa's gazebo shades the sun and protects from any rain showers. We have blocks, straps, blankets and mats at the villa. We also recommend taking the group for yoga on the beach. There are several secluded beaches that are perfect for yoga practice and meditation. Additionally there are many hiking trails on the island that are wonderful for walking meditation.
The yoga gazebo accommodates an instructor and up to 7 students.
How do the logistics work while on retreat?
You will have a retreat coordinator to support you throughout your entire stay for driving the group around the island to beaches, leading hikes, snorkels, boat excursions. Part of what makes St. John unique as a Caribbean island is that 2/3 of the island is preserved as US National Forest. The island is extremely hilly and they drive on the left hand side. Depending on the interests of your group, we can help you plan different types of activities. Our intent is to take logistical burdens out of your retreat so that you can focus on planning the yoga content and enjoying yourself as much as your students surely will.
How does pricing work?
Instructors are charged on a per student basis. Per student rates range from $1,600-$4,400 depending on time of year, length of retreat, and double or single occupancy. There is NO CHARGE for instructors. The rate includes all meals, accommodations and on-island transportation. You may either charge your students at the rate your are charged or increase it, and you keep difference as your profit. See 2009-2010 Rates
What is the minimum and maximum number of students for a retreat?
The minimum is 4 students, plus the instructor and the maximum is 7 students. Florian Villa sleeps 6-8, depending on sleeping arrangements. Florian Villa Yoga Retreats are intended for small groups.
FAQ Leading a Retreat and Rates
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- FAQ Leading a Retreat
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on leading a retreat, please email Deborah@florianvilla.com or call 617-429-6182.
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