Now that we are shifting from Summer into Late Summer and Autumn, it is time to go back to some evening yoga! This year we will offer two indoor yoga classes every week, on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18:00

On Mondays Monique will guide your through a Hatha Flow class, with a mix of strength, stretching and relaxation. On Wednesdays it will be Norbert’s turn! Classes are suitable for all levels as we will offer options for every pose or every flow and we will practice in groups of maximum 8 people to ensure that you will get the most out of the session in our cosy and safe yoga space in Sannat. We have everything you need right here, so just wear comfy clothes and bring some water and you will be just fine!

If you are interested to join, please contact us through the Contact and bookings page. See you soon on the mat!

After a short break we will offer Yoga Holidays and Retreats again as from 22 August 2025 until the end of the year! Many people feel that September, October and November are amazing months for yoga retreats as the sea water temperature is still warm and the temperatures are between 20 and 28 degrees, Warm enough for outdoor Yoga & cool enough for more active activities like hiking or biking.

If you wish to have more information, please check our Yoga, Hiking and Meditation Holidays and Retreats page with all information and prices. We would love to meet you here this fall!

If you are interested in one of our Yoga Holidays this fall, contact us and we love to discuss the possibilities with you!

Every month we organise a Full Moon Chanting and Kirtan session with other yoga teachers and musicians on the island. We sing mantras and uplifting medicine songs, followed by short meditations. These sessions are open to every one and you do not have to book. We ask a small donation of 5 euros and these donations go to Dreams of Horses Gozo, Gozospca and Checkpoint Malta.

Next Kirtan will probably be on the 5th of September at 18:00. Follow the Facebook page Yellow Rock Yoga Gozo, or Full Moon Kirtan and Chanting Gozo, for the latest information. Of course you can also send a message to Contact and bookings if you have any questions.

See you on the next Kirtan and Chanting session and hopefully we can sing some mantras together and meditate in the sunset light and/or the light of the full moon.

This June we are going to do something special. We are organising our first dedicated Yin Yoga and Meditation Retreat. Normally in a yoga retreat there are different types of yoga, which is amazing, but to focus just on Yin Yoga and Meditation will be a completely new experience. One week to rest and recharge, to stretch the body, and calm the mind with yoga and meditation by the sea. One week to turn inward, to reflect, to connect to Gozo’s beautiful nature and make new friends.

Where do we stay?

You will stay at the 4-star Calypso Hotel, in a sea view room. You will also enjoy your daily breakfast there. Between sessions you can relax by the rooftop pool or by the sea. The hotel is right by the sea, close to a tiny beach. There are plenty of lovely restaurants in the area where you can have you dinner in the evening.

What is Yin Yoga?

Yin yoga is a slow form of yoga, in which poses and stretches are held long. After a session the body may feel as if you have had a massage. Most people feel very relaxed and calm after a session. Yin yoga is the perfect antidote to our busy lifestyle, which is why Yin yoga has become one of the most popular types of yoga worldwide.

When does the retreat take place and what is the daily schedule?

The Yin Yoga and Meditation retreat takes place from the 25th of June to the 2nd of July. On a typical retreat day we have yoga or meditation in the morning, then breakfast. Then time for sightseeing and relaxing, and then we will enjoy lunch together on different places on the island. At the end of the afternoon there will be yoga and meditation again until the sunset. Some evenings there will be a veggie BBQ with music on the beach.

Your instructors and hosts

You will be guided by Monique and Sarah. Monique is an experienced outdoor Yin Yoga and Meditation teacher, and she has been organising different yoga retreats for 4 years now. She knows all the beautiful outdoor yoga locations on the island. Sarah teaches Yin yoga as well, and has been living on Gozo for many years now working as a diving instructor, swimming teacher and kids and yin yoga teacher. She loves Gozo and likes to share her passion for Gozo and yoga with you.

If you want to know more about it, please reach out to us through the Contact and bookings page. And if you want to try a Yin class, of course you can reach out to Monique and Sarah to give it a try first!

Happy weekend!

A few weeks ago we organized a Silent Saturday in Gozo. We thought it would be good idea to create an opportunity for people to have a day for themselves at the beginning of a new year. A day to reflect, to turn inward and to engage in quiet and mindful activities like yoga, hiking and meditation or just simply to sit in the garden with a herbal tea and a notebook. A day to reflect on new goals and to allow new ideas to come to the surface. A day just to be. We were guests at Fran D’Or B&B in Ghasri, a beautiful place to retreat with lovely valley views. We had beautiful sunny weather too, so we could practice yoga outside by the pool and have lunch in the garden. In the afternoon we went for a long coastal hike and we did some Yin Yoga. All of this in complete silence. Why would anyone want to spend a Saturday in Silence like this?

Most of us lead busy lives and the flow of information never stops. We are constantly bombarded with input from our computers, phones, television and social interaction. Sometimes it is hard to hear the voice inside of you. But if we slow down and find quietness, the mind can slow down too and then we can access our inner wisdom. This often leads too a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Exactly the reason why people do yoga with us by the sea, to have a bit of quietness and wellbeing on a daily basis. To just move, to breathe and to be silent for a while. It is also the reason why people book retreats with us, retreats for a week or for a day. We are happy to organize time and space to really retreat in order to process our life experiences and to recharge. Gozo is the perfect place to retreat as nature here is so breathtaking and calming.

Not everyone has the luxury to have a week to retreat. That why we have created one-day retreats. This year we will offer Silent Saturdays in every season, to give everyone the opportunity to experience the power of silent yoga, hiking and meditation. We do this together with Michelle Bartolo, a good friend, an experienced yoga teacher and an amazing cook too. We offer our Silent Saturdays at different farmhouses on the island. Do you have a farmhouse with a garden or a view and would you like to host a Silent Saturday? Just let us know!

Next Silent Saturday takes place on 2 April 2022. Please take a look at http://www.silentretreatsgozo.com for all dates in 2022 and book your spot if this is something you would like to try. If you cannot make it on the days offered, and you would like to do a Silent Saturday with a group of friends, just let us know. Namaste, Monique & Michelle

“Do nothing, destress, boost your immunity and relax the body. Is that possible?” Yes, it possible! It is almost too good to be true, but Restorative Yoga is a practice that requires minimal effort with a lot of health benefits.

Minimal effort?

The minimal effort is that you hold a yoga pose for 7 – 15 minutes or longer, while being fully supported by cushions. In most poses you lie on your back, belly or side. You are completely still in the pose, while you relax your body completely and you allow the mind to become calmer. This helps you to shift from an active “Fight-and-Flight” mode into a much calmer state because the parasympathetic nervous system is activated. The result is a slower heart rate and better blood flow to your internal organs. Almost like magic.

Benefits?

Most people who practice this type of yoga mention the following benefits:

• feeling calmer
• sleeping better
• less stress
• better digestion
• more energy the day after
• better immunity
• a sense of balance and a better mood
• a general sense of relaxation

Try it for free!

It is really amazing that this can all happen when you hold a yoga pose long with support of cushions. The beauty of this practice is that you can easily do it at home too. If you would like to give it a try for free, this Thurday 11 February at 18:00 Malta time I will guide an online Restorative class through Facebook. Just send me a message if you would like to join that class. I will send you further info.

If you cannot join, no worries, do a mini-session on your own and just flip your legs up the wall like in the picture below and stay there for 15 minutes. See how you feel afterwards! Enjoy your relaxation!

Hi! Hope your are doing fine, where ever you are right now in these special times. We are very happy here in Gozo, enjoying these quiet winter times, with lovely weather for outdoor yoga. This is the time of year you can do yoga any time of the day, and there is always a quiet spot in nature we can go to for personal classes or small group classes. We feel that moving and breathing outdoors can do a lot of good to maintain good health, which is maybe more important than ever.

Our group class schedule for February looks like this:

• Mondays: 8:30 – 9:00 Meditation by the Sea, Qbajjar Bocce
• Mondays: 9:15 – 10:30  Yin Yoga by the Sea, Qbajjar Bocce
• Mondays: 18:00 – 19:00 Yoga by the Sea in Qbajjar Bocce
• Tuesdays: 7:00 – 8:00  Yoga by the sea, Qbajjar Bocce
• Tuesdays: 18:00 – 19:00 Flow Yoga by the Sea Qbajjar Bocce
• Wednesday: 8:00 – 9:00 Gentle Yoga by the Sea Qbajjar Bocce
• Wednesdays: 15:30 – 16:30 Intense Breathing and Meditation at Saltpans Gozo
• Wednesdays: 18:00 – 19:00 Flow Yoga Qbajjar Bocce
• Thursdays: 7:30 – 8:30 Yin Yang Yoga by the Sea, Qbajjar Bocce
• Thursdays: 9:00 – 10:15 Yin Yoga Qbajjar Bocce
• Thursdays: 15:00 – 16:00 Yoga Safari anywhere in Gozo
• Fridays: 7:00 – 8:00 Yoga by the sea at Qbajjar Bay Bocce
• Saturdays: 7:30 – 8:30 Hatha Yoga by the Sea Qbajjar Bocce
• Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:00 Hatha Yoga by the Sea Qbajjar Bocce

These sessions are in small groups, in line with government regulations for COVID-19. Bring your own mat and hand sanitizer. Wear layers! We keep the required social distance. Booking is essential, at least a day before.

What is the best class for beginners?

That’s is a question we hear a lot. Any class really as the teacher will always give different options, but we can highly recommend Gentle Yoga on Wednesday or Hatha Yoga on Saturday. If you have never done yoga before, we can also recommend our Yoga for Beginners Package. Several private classes are included, outdoors but also online. So no matter where you are right now, you can start your yoga classes adapted to your goals and needs.

Retreats

At this moment we don’t have retreats running because of winter time, but we will start again from March to June and from September to November. Did you know you have a whole apartment to yourself in our retreats? And we always offer accommodation right by the sea? Feel free to reach out for more information through our Contact and bookings page.

Online yoga

If you would like to do yoga, but you cannot make it to group class, you can join our online community on Facebook “Yellow Rock Yoga X-tra”. We offer 4 weekly yoga classes through that group, and we have hundreds of video classes for you in any yoga style you like. All accessible at a small fee per month.

Have a lovely February and stay safe and healthy!

Monique & Nop