Mauna Retreats

Step fully away
from the noise

A few days to go deeper than a weekly class allows. No screens, no schedules, no noise — just the practice, the place, and your mind.

Why a retreat

A weekly class quiets the mind.
A retreat resets it.

There are things a one-hour practice can’t reach. Patterns that only surface when you stop for long enough. A Mauna retreat is not a holiday with yoga, it’s an intentional pause.

“The answers you’re looking for won’t arrive while you’re racing. Stop. Learn to listen.”

What to expect

Five days off grid

Daily practice

Two practices every day. One dynamic practice in the morning and a wind down practice in the evening.

Small group

Intimate groups only. Few enough for Maria to guide each person individually.

Intentional setting

Locations chosen for stillness, not luxury. The environment is part of the practice.

Meditation & breathwork

Included in the daily practice.

Space to be quiet

Free time is not filled. The retreat gives you permission to just be.

Nourishing food

All meals included. Simple, clean, vegetarian food that supports the practice.

A day at a Mauna retreat

07:45

Morning yoga

A dynamic, challenging practice, a fusion between Ashtanga and Hatha yoga. Starting with pranayama, leading into the asana practice and finishing with relaxation and meditation. 

09:30

Breakfast

Eat slowly. No rush, no agenda.

10:00 – 16:00

Free time

Walk, read, swim, sleep, think, dance, cook.

16:30

Hatha & restore

A slower evening practice. Deep stretches, longer holds, yoga nidra with sound healing.

18:30

Dinner & evening

Shared meal, conversation if you want it, quiet if you don’t.
Maria adjusting a student during practice

Portugal, 2024

The first Mauna retreat

A small group, five days, and a setting chosen for its stillness. Students who attended are still practising. Several joined the online studio afterwards.
  • 5 days, small group
  • Portugal — rural, coastal setting
  • Daily Ashtanga, Hatha, meditation
  • All meals and accommodation included

Coming soon

The next Mauna retreat

Destination, dates, and details to be announced. Join the waitlist to hear first.

Retreat waitlist

No spam. You’ll only hear from us when the retreat is confirmed.

Common questions

Yes. We also advise everybody to sign up for the on demand classes before the retreat so when you arrive it’s easier to follow along and it’s easier for the body. You will practice twice daily for 5 days and the classes are expected to be challenging. Start moving even before the week of the retreat.

We will make mats available for practitioners. You are also welcome to bring your own mat if you prefer.

A fusion between Ashtanga and Hatha yoga.

Yes. The goal of the retreat is to help you take a break, disconnect from external reality and connect inwards. We will do that using Yoga.