03/27/2026
Think a yoga retreat is hours of intense practicing a day? Not here! Here are some FAQs about the yoga offered with AYR.
Q: Do I have to attend all the yoga classes offered?
A: We get this question all the time! The short answer? Of course not. All yoga classes (and all activities) on the retreat are completely optional. You may participate in as many, or as few, of the yoga classes or mindfulness offerings as you'd like.
Occasionally someone comes on retreat and never attends a yoga class at all. Yes, it's a "yoga retreat," but it's also serving as YOUR vacation. From our side, there is never any obligation or pressure to participate.
Q: How much yoga is offered on retreats?
A: Every full day on retreat will have at least one yoga class offering; usually there will be two. Our morning flow (vinyasa or slow flow) will get your body warmed up for the adventures ahead. In a flow style class you will find that the middle section of the sequence will "flow" from pose to pose with a good pace. Our evening classes will be slower yoga modalities such as yin, gentle, restorative yoga or meditation. These styles tend to take place closer to the ground and take less physical effort to participate.
Q: Do I have to be "good" at yoga to attend class?
A: Per our philosophy that yoga and yoga retreats should be for everybody in EVERY BODY, all yoga classes and meditation practices will be accessible for beginners, those who might be "out of practice," those who may be active in other ways but find yoga extra challenging, etc.
Our evening classes are especially accessible for any level of previous practice. The varying styles of yoga offered will depend on the background of the individual teachers on each retreat. You can read their bios on each retreat page to understand their philosophy and methods of teaching.
📸: Colombia, March 2026
