WELCOME
At Balearic Retreats we aspire to offer you the ultimate getaway experience, sharing with you our love for both yoga and the Balearic Islands.
We work hard to create a magical atmosphere where you can focus on nothing but yourself and your practice for a week or two, surrounded by breathtaking, raw landscapes while staying in a beautiful Mediterranean villa and eating fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals cooked by our talented chefs.
Our boutique retreats are taught by an incredible selection of globally renowned teachers from different traditions. All of our retreats cater to all levels of practice, so whether you are just beginning your yoga journey or are an experienced practitioner wanting to advance your practice, we have the perfect experience for you.
UPCOMING RETREATS
CUSTOMIZED RETREATS
If you are a yoga teacher or a company wanting to organize
a tailored retreat for your own students or followers, get in touch.
Our professional team will develop the ideal retreat for you,
passionately taking care of all of the details and logistics,
allowing you to focus solely on your own personal concept.
And why do we do this? Because it’s FUN and we LOVE our job, and because we are so grateful for
the beautiful gift of Yoga and the abundance it has brought into our lives, that we want to share with all of you.
RETREAT INTO
YOUR SOUL
RETREATS 2025
Yoga & Fitness Retreat
with JESSICA CHIN & MICHAEL J. CLARK
JUNE 28th - JULY 5th 2025
We are happy to invite you to a new One Week Yoga & Fitness Retreat with Jessica Chin & Michael J. Clark on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain.
From June 28th to July 5th Jessica and Michael will guide you through daily Morning Vinyasa or Pilates Fusion sessions.
You’ll be able to dive deeper with three Workshops that will help you build strength and help you understand, refine, and find balance.
Jessica and Michael believe that a mindful yoga practice can be a vehicle for meaningful change and transformation of the body, mind, and soul. They hope to share their knowledge and offerings of inspiration and passions to enable students in the discovery, possibility, and actuality of yoga (both on and off the mat).
Alongside transformative sessions, participants will have plenty of free time to explore the stunning surroundings, savor local cuisine, and engage in optional activities such as hiking, beach visits, or simply unwinding by the pool.
All levels of yogis and fitness levels are welcome!
two-week intensive Ashtanga intensive with KINO MACGREGOR & TIM FELDMANN
July 5th - July 19th 2025
We are thrilled to announce the Two Week Intensive Retreat with Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain.
From July 5th to July 19th, 2025, Kino and Tim will guide us through daily yoga sessions, meditation, and spiritual teachings that will nourish your body, mind, and soul.
In addition to the transformative yoga sessions, participants will have ample free time to explore the breathtaking surroundings, enjoy local cuisine, and partake in optional activities such as hiking, visiting beaches, or simply relaxing by the pool.
We are aware that sometimes life doesn’t allow us to escape for that long so it’s also possible to join for one week only.
This week is dedicated to a deep dive into the practice with a technical investigation of the healing and challenging nature of yoga asana.
We will focus on the core teachings of the classical art of Yoga and explore how it influences our lives.
The intensive is open to everyone who is familiar with Mysore style practice no matter your level.
Ashtanga Urban Retreat with David & Jelena
September 24th - 28th
David Robson
David Robson is a practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga, in the tradition of Sharath Yoga Centre (SYC). David is the director of the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, where he leads one of the world’s largest Mysore programs outside of India.
David began a daily practice in 1998 while at university studying Comparative Religion. After graduating, David made his first trip to Mysore, India in 2002, where he initiated studies with his teacher Sharath Jois. Since then he has returned to Mysore annually to deepen and enrich his practice and teaching.
In 2007, David was Authorized to teach Ashtanga and now holds a level 2 authorization.
David has become well-known on social media for his educational and entertaining yes/no tutorials. Through these videos, he's become one of the most recognized and respected Ashtanga Yoga teachers worldwide.
David teaches the morning Mysore program at Ashtanga Toronto and leads workshops and retreats around the world with his wife Jelena.
Jelena Vesic
After four years of doing her PhD (Political Science, York University, Toronto), Jelena decided to walk away and dedicate herself to teaching Ashtanga Yoga full-time. She’s been teaching since 2014 and is now leading the evening Mysore program at AYCT. Alongside her husband, David Robson, Jelena teaches workshops and retreats in Toronto and around the world.
Jelena first came to yoga through dance. As a former ballet dancer of 16 years, the structure and rigor of the Ashtanga Yoga practice felt like home. Drawn to the discipline, mindfulness of the movement, and emphasis on the breath, Jelena made the Ashtanga practice her sole focus in 2009.
Jelena has maintained a daily Ashtanga practice for over a decade. She’s made two trips to Mysore, India to study with her teacher, Sharath Jois. In addition, Jelena also considers herself to be a student of Jack Kornfield, a Buddhist teacher and clinical psychologist. She’s completed his and Tara Brach’s “The Power of Awareness” course and is now enrolled in their two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.
Lastly, Jelena’s true passion lies in promoting the rescue and adoption of (street) dogs. You can often find her sharing her love for #adoptdontshop on her IG, and sharing the joys of living with her two fur babies, Boksoon and Khani, both celebrities in their own right.
Workshops
We have the pleasure to invite you to the workshops organized in Palma, at MOV Mallorca, home to our Mysore program, Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca.
DESTINATIONS
Mallorca
Mallorca, the biggest of the Balearic Islands, is known for its beautiful beaches, dramatic landscapes, picturesque mountains and charming little towns. It´s always been an inspiration to international artist that made the island their home. It has the rare combination of being a very cosmopolitan island, with residents from all around the world, while maintaining its roots and traditions, and its now famous peculiarity of “slow living lifestyle”.
Mallorca has 300 days of sun per year and offers activities and diversity all year round making it ideal to live in.
Let us show you our island!
IBIZA
Ibiza is known for it’s long white sand beaches, pristine turquoise water coves, hectic nightlife and hippy history, but what many people don’t know is the magical energy that this island has, only if you’ve been there you’ll know what we are talking about.
It has a very spiritual and energetic side that makes it unique.
With its small sister island, Formentera, Ibiza is the perfect destination for a week of relaxation and fun.
Come and explore the island with us, and enjoy the incredible sunsets over the sea.
PORTUGAL
Escape to the shores of on the Atlantic Ocean in the beautiful Portugal. Connect with nature in the stunning village at the edge of one of Alentejo’s most stunning viewpoints, it offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, grazing cows and sheep, and flourishing cork trees. This location provides a serene, nature-immersed experience, while being close to beautiful beaches, premier surf spots, and a delightful selection of Portuguese restaurants and cafes.
ENTER YOUR
INNER WORLD
OUR TEAM
PILAR DE MIGUEL
FOUNDER & CEO
Level 2 authorized teacher by
Sharath Jois.
Pilar has been practicing different styles of yoga for years, but when she discovered Ashtanga Yoga in 2014, she instantly fell in love with this practice, as she deeply connected with the profound and transformative experience of combining breath and meditation with movement.
She quit her job in the international media field and started traveling to Mysore, India, to practice with her teacher and Guru, Sharath Jois. That´s where following her heart decided to create “Balearic Retreats” and bring some of the Mysore Magic to her home island, Mallorca, to later expand it to other countries.
She started her Mysore program in 2020, Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca, and teaches both in the island and abroad.
IG: @pilar_islandyoga
JIMMY JONSSON
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PARTNER
Swede by birth,
Mallorquinan in the heart.
Since 2017 yoga took a big part of Jimmy’s interests, mostly because it brings stillness within him, first through the path of Hatha Yoga and later on through the Ashtanga practice.
He combines the yoga practice with cycling around the island and various strength trainings to prepare the body for the greater calling into the wild.
He loves the Wim Hof method of intense breathing and cold swims and is passionate about healthy diet, habits and body movement.
His goal is to be able to move without pain and enjoy life in a healthy temple.
He creates content for Balearic Retreats and other brands, thanks to his talented eye and passion for video and photography.
IG: @anahatajimmy
MONTSE BARRIUSO
Executive Assistant
Montse practiced ballet and rhythmic
gymnastics in her early years, disciplines that sparked her interest in the synchronisation and beauty of the body in motion. It was already in 2012, when living and working in Dubai, when she started practicing Hatha and Vinyasa yoga.
After being diagnosed with a cervical spine injury she was introduced to Ashtanga yoga.
She had the great opportunity to meet and learn from great teachers such as Kino Mc Gregor, Mark Robberds, Laruga, Harmony Slater... In 2016, she made her first trip to Mysore to practice at KPJAYI with Sarath Jois, an experience that changed her life forever.
After two decades working in the aviation world, having passed through all departments and different managerial positions, Montse decided to follow her heart and change the course of her life, joining the team of Balearic Retreats.
IG: @montsebabel
Sam Poggi
OUR
FOOD ALCHEMIST
With a blend of Italian and French heritage and a two decade residency in Thailand, Sam brings the most delicious culinary influences to the table. A passionate chef and curious adventurer, Sam has spent most of his life traveling the world and immersing himself in foreign cultures and cuisines.
Attending culinary school and working at Michelin star restaurants from a young age helped Sam to cultivate the skills necessary to pave his own path. Now he focuses on sustainability, using only locally sourced and seasonally available ingredients - often grown in his own garden! He always collects spices along his travels so you can expect to experience the tastes and stories of many different cultures and he is constantly experimenting with creative and healthy adaptations of culinary classics.
Above all, Sam wishes to expand your mind through what he puts on your plate. He wishes to teach others how to live - and eat- in harmony with the planet and her ever-changing seasons. Sam believes that the best meals are simple- it’s the quality of the ingredients that matter. His dishes are fresh, unique, and nourishing and his charming personality adds even more flavor to the dining experience.
IG: @chefsamuelgreg
FIND THE
BALANCE WITHIN
