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CENTER yoga at Akureyri ICELAND October 31 - November 6, 2026

Fire & Ice: Balancing Opposites

A Winter Yoga Retreat in breathtaking Akureyri,

The Capital of the North.

AFTER FOUR YEARS, CENTER YOGA IS RETURNING TO ICELAND!

Join us for an unforgettable week of yoga and exploration on one of the world’s most breathtaking islands. With five incredible excursions, this retreat offers the perfect balance of adventure and introspection, connecting you more deeply to yourself and the vibrant CENTER community.

Experience the contrast of Iceland’s fiery volcanoes and icy glaciers through dynamic and restorative yoga practices, complemented by rejuvenating sauna sessions. Immerse yourself in mindfulness as you embark on island walks, waterfall hikes, geothermal bathing, and ocean meditations.

Designed for transformation and illumination, our daily practices will cultivate courage, resilience, and a sense of wonder—inviting you to embrace the unknown and awaken your true potential.

Payment plan available and per person pricing includes:

  • 7 nights accommodations at Hotel Akureyri in the center of Akureyri - each day starts with breakfast and 3hr yoga class, followed by lunch and excursion on four days

  • Breakfast and lunch daily, plus 4 dinners so that you can explore the local restaurants (dinner on your own is on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)

  • Northern Lights Tour on the most favorable night - fingers crossed

  • Ferry ride and tour + hike on Hrisey Island, one of the power places in all of Iceland

  • Excursion to Myvatn geothermal area with nature spa - bring your bathing suit! Group Dinner in Myvatn. This day includes Godafoss waterfall, lava landscapes, a soak in the Nature Baths of Myvatn - the "Blue Lagoon of the North"

  • Horseback riding on Icelandic horses through the breathtaking landscape of the fjords

  • Akureyri excursion to a local magical forest nature preserve (complete with hidden elves!) and other surprises. (offered Friday followed by last celebratory dinner)

  • GeoSea excursion https://www.geosea.is/en - can be added at additional $150 per person

  • Transportation in Iceland - from and to the airport, yoga studio, excursions

  • Complimentary internet access

ACCOMMODATIONS - HOTEL AKUREYRI

12-month payment plan offered for limited time

Hotel Akureyri has a beautiful location in central Akureyri just a block from the fjord. It is locally owned and run and not part of a corporate hotel group.  In 2024, the hotel began its current expansion, with exceptional modern design and simplicity.  We have arranged all of our retreat rooms in these newer buildings. 

The single rooms are in the hotel's “double” room category, but since the room is petite by American standards, and has an American sized  full / queen bed, we offer these rooms to be single occupancy.  The rooms we offer as double rooms are the superior rooms with larger floor plan and King sized bed. These are perfect for couples, but can also be used by two friends who don’t mind sharing a King bed. 

Daily sample schedule…

  • Breakfast at the hotel (between 7:00 - 8:30am)

  • 8:30am pick up for 2hr class every morning in Gentle flow yoga style

  • 11:45am group lunch

  • 1:30pm departure for excursions on most days

  • 6pm group dinner

*NOTE* - times may be subject to changes and will be confirmed at a later date

What is not included…

  • Flights and cost of transportation to and from US airports, and travel insurance.

  • Any meals, transfers, sightseeing, or hotel nights not listed in the itinerary above.

  • Incidentals such as alcohol, tips, laundry service, etc.

We Recommend…

Purchasing travel insurance, which you can purchase here: https://www.travelinsurance.com , for your peace of mind, and in case of unexpected events that may prevent you from traveling for whatever reason.

PETRA, owner of CENTER Yoga + Wellness

RYT 500, found yoga after years of struggles with staying healthy, and grants regular yoga practice with finally being able to quiet her autoimmune system into long term remission. Petra believes that in order to take care of others, we need to take care of ourselves first. Once she fell in love with yoga, she knew she wanted to share her passion with others. She sees yoga as a way of living her most authentic self. Petra’s style of teaching is centered around YogaWorks method, a Vinyasa-based flow that balances precise instruction, detailed alignment, breath and fluid movement.

In 2020, Petra completed 300hr advanced yoga teacher training with The Container Collective, a Baptiste affiliated studio in Denver CO, under skillful leadership of Brittany Hopkins. Then later in 2020 continued her journey with YogaWorks and graduated with an additional 300hr of their advanced teacher training with Jodie Rufty as her mentor in February 2021. In October 2021, Petra completed another 300hr of advanced teacher training with Amy Ippoliti and her Vesselify School of Yoga.

Cancelation policy…

  • If you cancel on or before March 31, 2026:

    • You will forfeit your 1st installment payment

    • You will be responsible for an additional $100 Cancelation Fee.

    • If you made any payment other than the 1st installment payment before that date, however, the remainder of your payment will be refunded to you (i.e. after deduction of the above amounts).

  • If you cancel after March 31, 2026 (for any reason including, without limitation, physical or mental illness or injury, voluntary departure, and personal emergencies):

    • You will not be entitled to any refunded amounts, and

    • You will be responsible to pay an additional $100 Cancelation Fee, and

    • You will forfeit all payments paid before that date.  



Please note:

  • + 6.35% CT sales tax applies