Grand Canyon

Yoga Journeys return to explore more of the Grand Canyon fall 2016, combining yoga, meditation, hiking and “glamping” i.e glamorous camping in the most scenic and serene landscapes. Together with the most reputable guides and outfitters from Flagstaff,  join Ulrika  for a memorable yoga journey… You carry a daypack only. All meals, tents and equipment are provided by our guides. Fly in and out of Flagstaff, AZ.       The waterfalls of the Grand Canyon:   Havasu Falls   October 10th-14th, 2016 5 days / 4 nights. Limited to 16.   YOGA - HIKE - SWIM - PLAY while exploring the strikingly beautiful waterfalls and side canyons in the Grand Canyon. Emerald blue water, swimming holes and streams warm enough to swim in makes this a perfect setting for yoga and meditation. Ulrika and the most reputable guides and outfitters in Flagstaff will bring you on a YOGA JOURNEY to Havasu Falls. You carry your day pack only, everything else, camping gear, all food, back pack etc will be transported by mules. Expert guides, all...

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Iceland

Summer in Iceland 2017 Journey North to the midnight sun …   July 4th-11th, 2017   Travel the Icelandic landscape of FIRE and ICE over moss covered lava fields and rugged mountains, active volcanoes and rumbling glaciers, hot rivers, waterfalls, geysers and geothermal lagoons. With weather changing as drastically and dramatically as the scenery one may change from a parka and wool hat to shorts and bathing suit in one day.     Plan on arriving in Reykjavik one day prior to the Yoga Journey and book your stay for one night, July 3rd, in the capitol of Iceland for some Icelandic art and city life. On July 4th the retreat begins with yoga and several hours spent soaking and floating in the Blue Lagoon hot springs followed by dinner at the world renowned Lava restaurant. Next day, rejuvenated from two yoga practices and spa time, we journey onward to the Southern part of the island where we will...

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Bali – March 26th – April 5th, 2017

March 26th - April 5th, 2017   Balinese New Year's Yoga Journey, 2017   This exclusive 10 night Yoga Journey is thoughtfully designed to fully bring you into your yoga practice while immersing yourself in Balinese culture and lifestyle. We arrive in Bali a couple of days before the Balinese New Year for a five nights stay at Desa Seni, an Indonesian village resort, close to the ocean, in Canggu. Here we celebrate the Balinese New Year participating in an authentic Ogu Ogu celebration, followed by a profound day of silence, Nyepi, when the whole island goes silent. Airport is closed, no cars on the roads and no talking...

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Bali – March 18-28, 2015

March 18th - March 28th, 2015  SOLD OUT  March 2016 coming up soon! Limited to 16 retreat participants, this exclusive 10 night Yoga Journey is thoughtfully designed to fully bring you into your yoga practice while immersing yourself in Balinese culture and life style. We arrive in Bali a couple of days before the Balinese New Year. A most pampering beginning at the Five Elements, a destination resort and spa renowned for it's Balinese healers, unique metaphysical treatments and gourmet, cleansing foods gently prepare us for the celebrations ahead. Our four night stay include an intimate village Ogu Ogu celebration in Mambal, followed by a profound day of silence, meditation and yoga practice to ring in the New Year.   Onward, our three days in Ubud offer a plethora of opportunity for shopping, art and culture. A mecca for fashion, Ubud makes shopping fun as bargaining is respectable and quality goods are abundant....

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Esalen – April 28-30, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every May Ulrika teaches a weekend workshop followed by a five day workshop at Esalen Institute in Big Sur. This annual tradition is remarkably powerful due to the location, the history of Esalen, the organic gardens, my fabulous assistants and the pilgrimage nature of the retreat.  Not to mention, geothermal springs on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean to soak in 24/7. I hope you will join us and make it your annual tradition too!!   ESALEN WEEKEND WORKSHOP Thresholds and breakthroughs on the Yoga Journey April 28-30, 2017   Right before every breakthrough there is a threshold, and at that threshold is the power of transformation. That power is at the heart of potential in one’s yoga practice. As yogis and yoginis, we continually refine our skills in seeing and clearing patterns of blocked prana (vital energy), and navigating into unrealized potential within body and mind. We aim to recover stillness where we've become restless, regain confidence...

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Iceland + Stockholm – June 18-25, 2015

Journey North over summer solstice to the midnight sun … June 18th-25th & three nights in Stockholm, Sweden June 25th-28th, 2015 (optional)   Travel the Icelandic landscape of FIRE and ICE over moss covered lava fields and rugged mountains, active volcanoes and rumbling glaciers, hot rivers, waterfalls, geysers and geothermal lagoons. With weather changing as drastically and dramatically as the scenery one may change from a parka and wool hat to shorts and bathing suit in one day.     Plan on arriving in Reykjavik one day early on June 17th to book your say at the must do Blue Lagoon and dinner at adjoining Lava restaurant. The next morning, well rested and fresh from the spa the Yoga Journey begins as we traverse the Southern part of the island to hike the Reykanes volcanic lava fields. Before dinner, arrive in time for a dip in the warm geothermal river that flows by our guesthouse.From our base in Hveragerdi we explore the south of Iceland with expert guides who bring...

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Grand Canyon – Sept 28 – Oct 2 & Oct 4 – 8, 2015

September 28th - October 2nd: South to North RimOctober 4th - 8th: The Waterfalls of Havasu Canyon  SOLD OUT 2015   Dates for 2016 - Click for more info »   Yoga Journeys return to explore more of the Grand Canyon fall 2015, combining yoga, meditation, hiking and "glamping" i.e glamorous camping in the most scenic and serene landscapes. Together with the most reputable guides and outfitters from Flagstaff, join Ulrika for one or both journeys...

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Galapagos – 2018

Jump onboard the yoga journey of a lifetime.   Limited to 12 travelers this all inclusive yoga journey to the Galapagos will bring you around the islands to practice yoga with blue footed boobies, giant galapagos tortoises and marine iguanas, penguins, sea turtles, frigate bids, sea lions, sea turtles, tropical fish… Our guide and naturalist will take us to the highlands of Santa Cruz for the lava tunnels and cloud forrest, Santa Fe island for snorkeling and iguana spotting, mangrove kayaking in Tortuga Bay, Bartolome Island for hiking, more snorkeling, sea turtles and penguins, North Seymour Island, a popular nesting ground for frigate birds, marine iguanas and sea lions.   February temperatures average 80 F with water temperatures around 75 F, ideal for snorkeling and swimming. Expect warm summer days, slight to no breeze and occasional warm and welcomed rain showers in the afternoon.   Included in your 7 night journey is once or twice a...

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Peru, July 20th – 29th, 2017

Magical Yoga Journey to Peru, Summer 2017 JULY 20th-29th, 2017     Travel with Ulrika to Peru in 2017 on a 10 day Yoga Journey that will bring you to the historical sites of Cusco, the wonders of the Sacred Valley and a two day sojourn to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Cusco our guide will unravel Inkan mysteries and make history come alive before our eyes. Onward, Willka T'ika is our base in the Sacred Valley where we get to meet and be in ceremony with authentic Andean healers and shamans who introduce us to their ways of living.     Daily yoga practice, meditations in the chakra gardens, visits to the the ancient sites of Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Peruvian markets fill our days. Mouth watering dishes nourish our bodies with home cooked, organic meals from the Willka T'ika kitchen. Our yoga journey culminates at Machu Picchu, where we spend two days and one night in Aguas...

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