Join Todd Norian, creator of Ashaya Yoga, for 5 nights / 6 days of wellness, adventure, and restoration in the Azores, Portugal!

The Azores are an adventure lovers paradise, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. We will be staying on the "Green Island" of São Miguel, home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes, black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and panoramic cliffs. 

This beautiful location in the Azores will provide us a stunning back drop to be in nature, practice daily yoga classes with Todd, and have fun! Whether you’re coming to unwind, revitalize, or to see more of the world, you will have an amazing time with like-minded people.

Our included excursion days are two all-levels hikes to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches. There will also be plenty of time for relaxation and rejuvenation amongst the stunning grounds of our 4-star, beachfront resort. 

All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included and can accommodate most dietary restrictions. The food is nourishing, locally sourced, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare.

ALL PRICES LISTED ARE PER PERSON and a €500 per person non-refundable deposit is due to reserve your spot on the trip. Trip balances are due 120 days prior to departure, and a 2 installment payment plan will be set up for you upon registration. If you'd like to inquire about alternative payment plan options or have retreat related questions, please email the registrations team at info@solseedretreats.com.

Please read on for important info on: Todd's Yoga Programming, What is Included, Not Included, Retreat Activity Level, Passport & Entry Requirements, Booking Conditions & Cancellation Policy, Required Travel Insurance, Flight Parameters, and info on Selecting your Room Type. 

Our yoga together will be an integral part of the Azores experience—a way to deepen our connection to ourselves, to one another, and to the extraordinary natural beauty surrounding us.

Using the Five Elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Sky as our guiding framework, we’ll explore how these elemental forces live within us and in the volcanic landscape of the Azores. Through Ashaya Yoga, meditation, pranayama, mantra, and inspirational Tantric teachings, we’ll cultivate greater steadiness, vitality, openness, and joy.

Morning practices will awaken the body, focus the mind, and inspire us for the day’s adventures. After hiking, exploring, swimming, or simply taking in the beauty of the islands, our afternoon or evening practices will offer a welcome opportunity to slow down, release tension, restore the body, and integrate our experiences.

The practices will be accessible to all levels, with options and modifications offered throughout. Some sessions may be more energizing and exploratory, while others will be gentle, therapeutic, restorative, or deeply relaxing.

Rather than adding another obligation to our vacation, yoga will be a thread woven throughout the journey—helping us arrive, explore, replenish, and fully receive the magic of the Azores.

The yoga schedule and specific practices will be adapted to our excursion schedule and the rhythm of our time together.

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

*Daily Breakfast & Dinner (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)

*Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)

*Early Check-in on the morning of your arrival to the resort

*Two group hiking, hot springs, and town visit excursions, including all guides and transportation

*Daily programming with Todd Norian

*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 20 minute ride each way).

*Base gratuities for the resort staff, taxi drivers and tour guides

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL)

*Lunch on your two free days

*Alcoholic beverages

*Additional excursions or cab rides 

*Massages & Spa Services (can be booked directly at the resort front desk)

*Required Travel Insurance

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 3 - Moderate. Group hikes will be offered as part of the included retreat programming, however, there will always be an easy, all levels option offered.

Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.

Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.

Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.

Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.

Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!

If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.

All Retreat reservations require a €500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per participant, which secures your place on the Retreat.

Participant-Initiated Cancellation

Any amounts paid in excess of the €500 deposit are refundable only if SolSeed Retreats LLC (“SolSeed”) receives written notice of cancellation no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled Retreat start date.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@solseedretreats.com and will be deemed effective only upon actual receipt by SolSeed. Notices received after 11:59 PM (local time at SolSeed’s principal place of business) on the applicable deadline date shall be treated as untimely.

The €500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, personal emergencies, scheduling conflicts, or changes in travel plans.

Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Retreat start date, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, including any amounts paid beyond the initial deposit.

Refunds will not be issued in the form of credits, transfers, substitutions, or rebookings for future retreats or other SolSeed offerings, unless expressly approved in writing by SolSeed in its sole discretion.

SolSeed-Initiated Cancellation

SolSeed may deviate from the foregoing refund policy only if the Retreat must be canceled due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to the following:

• The host country’s government prohibits entry or travel for tourism purposes;

• The host country’s government prohibits SolSeed’s vendors or accommodations from hosting tourists; or

• The United States government prohibits U.S. citizens from traveling to the destination for tourism purposes.

If SolSeed cancels or postpones the Retreat for any of the reasons listed above, each registered participant shall receive a refund of all amounts paid, less a €200 administrative and processing fee.

Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation

For full Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation, please reference the PDF hyperlinked here: Terms & Conditions

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most travel insurance policies can help protect you in the event of unexpected trip delays or cancellations due to airline disruptions, family emergencies, illness, or injury. Coverage can also help demonstrate to the host country that you are financially prepared to cover emergency services that may be needed during your stay.

SolSeed does not sell or provide travel insurance. Any insurance offers you may see during checkout are provided by third-party providers, and you are free to choose the policy and provider that best fit your needs.

If you’d like a convenient place to compare options, we’ve found InsureMyTrip to be a helpful online marketplace. We’ve also had excellent experiences with Trawick International and their customer service, and have heard consistently positive feedback from AAA and American Express members who have purchased travel insurance through those organizations. Additionally, some travel-focused credit cards—such as the Chase Sapphire® cards—may include built-in travel insurance benefits when trip-related expenses are paid with the card. Coverage and eligibility vary by card and issuer, so we recommend reviewing your card’s benefits guide or contacting the card issuer directly to confirm what protections apply.

We strongly encourage you to speak directly with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs and to make sure you understand what your policy does—and does not—cover.

If you’d like to learn more about travel insurance and our general recommendations, please visit our blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

Please refrain from booking flights until specific flight parameters are sent out by the SolSeed Logistics Team.

Below you'll find all of our available accommodation packages. If you're wondering which is the best type for you, and possibly your travel buddy or group of friends, please follow this link to our handy ROOM SELECTION FLOW CHART. 

By selecting a single occupancy room type you will have a private bedroom and bathroom, while selecting a double occupancy room type you will have a shared bedroom and bathroom with your travel buddy.

All Villas and Studios are equipped with: LCD TV | Independent air conditioning | Wi-Fi | Hair dryer | Bathrobes | Electronic safe | Kitchenette equipped with microwave, fridge and utensils | Coffee machine with capsules 

Day 1: Arrival + Settle In 

Early morning arrival post red-eye and check into room 

1pm Lunch and SolSeed orientation 

4:30pm - 6:30pm Opening Class

7:30 Dinner at resort

Day 2: Excursion Day 

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

10:30am - 5:30pm Excursion including group hike, gourmet picnic lunch & hot springs visit

7:30pm Dinner at resort

Day 3: Free Day

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet

Free time

4:30 - 6pm Evening Class

7pm Depart for dinner out 

Day 4: Excursion Day 

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

10:30am - 5:30pm Excursion including group hike, gourmet picnic lunch & hot springs visit

7:30pm Dinner at resort

Day 5: Free Day

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet

Free time

4:30 - 6pm Evening Class

7pm Depart for dinner out 

Day 6: Free Day + Departure 

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

12pm Check out Shuttle to airport