Life on a boat is not your regular day-to-day life. You will be triggered and mentally provoked by some aspects of the experience, but hey…..it is a Yoga experience, right?

The luggage space is testing your packing skills, that’s for sure. Be prepared for a small space. The bathrooms are equipped with everything you need to be comfortable. There are only double rooms available (double beds). If you are joining alone, be prepared to share a cabin with someone you just met. We'll be spending more time off the cabins anyway, the sea will be our garden to play in.

As we spend most of our time outdoors, the route and all activities depend on the weather conditions. Since we are in a Yoga retreat we are going to work on our flexibility, so please be prepared for the schedule to be changed on the spot if necessary.

Vladi, our skipper, is not only the boat’s captain, but part of the overall experience. He is a professionally trained skipper, but from time to time he might need our help. Please rest relaxed, there is no need for you to have sailing skills, just the attitude to roll your sleeves and help. We want him not to miss a nice bay (wink wink) and to take some nice pictures while we are practicing Yoga in a mesmerizing spot.

Which Yoga style are we going to practice?

All our Yoga practices are rooted in Hatha Yoga (mother of all Yogas). But we keep the mind flexible and we will approach it from various angles - from tonic, dynamic flows to restorative, contemplative, and relaxing techniques. All classes include: Pranayama | vital force and breath control and contemplative, immersive meditation techniques.

The schedule overall will include: Hatha Yoga classes, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, mantra chanting, Gong Baths, guided meditations, Pranayama sessions.

How the Yoga practices will look like?

Basically, we are going to have 2 main Yoga classes daily - early in the morning, bathed in the mild sunlight, and at sunset - timeslots when Yoga practice is recommended to be done due to the highly energetic load. Some other classes can be added on the spot, but always considering the will of Mother Nature. Please keep in mind Equilibrium is a weather dependent event. Morning classes will be more active, and afternoon/evening classes will be relaxation-oriented. In-between classes can vary from dynamic to restorative approaches. We are also adding on-the-spot interactive discussions about how Yoga can be involved and developed into daily life.

Where the classes will take place?

Some of them on boat’s deck, some of them on the beach, depending on where we are according to the schedule (friendly reminder Equilibrium is a weather dependent event, always bound to Mother Nature’s wisdom). Please review the route layout for a full description.

I don’t have any Yoga experience. Can I still join?

Sure thing. The entire experience is tailored for you to enjoy the retreat with maximum joy, regardless of the Yoga level of experience. Anyway, Cub’s philosophy applies to Equilibrium as well: all classes address the human, not the label of the practice.

I don’t have any sailing experience. Can I still join?

Sure thing again. Our super-trained skippers have it under control. Occasionally, if the context asks for it, we will be their wingmen, but with minimum sailing involvement.

What food do we have on board?

Before setting the sails on, we will load the boat with all the necessary stuff - which will basically accommodate breakfast on the boat, light lunches/snacks and 2 or 3 in-house cooked dinners (please keep in mind Equilibrium requires your flexibility: due to the fact it is a weather dependent event the meals schedule is highly influenced by this). A before hands list will be prepared and you will be asked to mention one thing food related you simply cannot live without during the sailing week. Please note some extra food related expenses may appear during the sailing week.

Water and non-alcoholic drinks are included for as much as needed.

What extra food related expenses mean?

Depending on weather conditions and locations we will reach, we will eat together in local taverns. These expenses are not included in the retreat’s price. Also, if we consider we still need extra stuff on the boat (fruits, vegetables) we will do the shopping during the week.

How do we get from the airport to the marina?

We are going to rent a van for the transfer. The price of the van is included in the price of the retreat.

What boats are we sailing with?

We will sail with catamarans and monohulls. Basically, flats on water. Please feel free to ask for more (technical) details.

Are we going to meet the full sailing gang in advance?

This experience is designed to address people worldwide. There will be a virtual introductory get-together to set up some admin stuff and to set the vibe already. Also, a communication group will be set up prior to the retreat to enhance our connection.

Can I join even if I am by myself?

You are more than welcome to join by yourself or with your friends. The experience is about connection, joy, and being present in your life with everything it brings to the table. Be ready to share the cabin with another Yogi.

How can I book my spot?

Please directly get in contact with me (Diana). I will carefully guide you through the next steps. Also, be prepared to fill in a form with minimum information about yourself.

What happens at the last minute I won't be able to join?

A regular refund policy applies.

100% refund - if a substitute for your spot is provided

no refund - if you cancel and provide no substitute.

Please note if your spot is booked with the 200 EUR deposit and you cannot join, due to administrative reasons, the deposit will be lost unless you find yourself a substitute.

I really want to join, but I don’t know if I am seasick. What can I do?

Seasick is not fun indeed. Though, if you are about to find it out on our journey, there are some tricks you can play to make you feel better:

• pack some essential oils in your luggage: ginger, lemon, lime, lavender

• if it makes you feel safer, you can also pack some seasickness patches and medicine.

Any other things I should consider?

Equilibrium is designed around practices of Yoga & Sailing.

We do not encourage and we do not accommodate (attitude and money wise):

• alcohol consumption on the boat

• waste of resources (water, food, space)

Equilibrium is a weather dependent event. If the context asks for it, we will adapt our schedule in accordance with Mother Nature’s wisdom (including Yoga classes, where to eat, where to sail, how much time we spend in different locations).

We will also have a “day off”. Only island hopping, shopping, feeling the local Italian vibe. No rush, just breathe the “il dolce far niente” air.