Iceland – April 06 – April 11, 2024

STARTING FROM

$2,799 USD

(per person)

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Journey Inwards

Meditation Retreat with Jenny Clise

Join Jenny Clise in Iceland for a transformative journey to deepen your connection with yourself and navigate life’s path with greater ease, confidence, and trust.

Amidst Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, you’ll discover the ideal setting to ground, rejuvenate, and awaken your full potential while cultivating self-compassion and a profound understanding of your unique essence.

Through Jenny’s expert guidance, you’ll embark on mindful movements to nurture your body and calm your mind, gaining clarity on your aspirations and releasing limiting beliefs.

This retreat offers a unique opportunity for both inner and outer exploration, as you traverse Iceland’s natural wonders and the intricate landscapes of your inner self, all while forging meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.

Retreat Leaders

Jenny Clise

Retreat Host

Daniela Babura

Co-Founder

Classes and Workshops

Sunrise Slow Flow

Join Jenny in our morning Gentle Morning Flow Yoga Class, a beautiful blend of mindful movements, breathwork, and meditation. This class is designed to invigorate your body and expand your awareness with the gentle embrace of the early day.

Jenny will lead you through a sequence of deliberate, flowing postures that harmonize with your breath, enabling you to move with grace and intention. Each movement invites you to explore your body’s potential and deepen your connection with the present moment.

Yoga Nidra

Often referred to as ‘conscious sleep,’ Yoga Nidra is a restorative meditation practice renowned for its profound ability to rejuvenate both body and mind. It serves as an invaluable remedy for sleep deprivation, allowing practitioners to access brainwave patterns associated with the ‘rest and digest’ phase of nourishment.

During Yoga Nidra, attention is delicately directed to the breath and systematically guided through the body, effortlessly inducing a state of non-doing. This practice is commonly undertaken in a reclined position, where meditators may experience various states, including drifting into sleep, a gentle de-focus, or allowing attention to naturally ebb and flow.

Transcending Limiting Beliefs Workshop

This transformative meditation Workshop will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment by systematically addressing an old limiting belief and embracing a new empowering ones. Through breathwork and visualization, you are encouraged to connect with the boundless expanse of infinite space, liberating yourself from past constraints and awakening to the possibilities of your limitless future. Your beliefs exert a significant influence on your life, and the longer you hold onto them, the deeper their impact. Meditation serves as a potent tool for transcending limiting beliefs by rewiring years of subconscious mental conditioning, allowing you to transcend the constraints of your body and environment while reprogramming your thought patterns. Furthermore, when you transcend the constraints of space and time, you gain access to a harmonious state of consciousness where novel beliefs can materialize and instantaneously become reality. In this elevated state, you can then reintegrate this newfound truth into your current physical being. This practice enables you to differentiate between restrictive, stagnant beliefs and expansive, growth-oriented ones, underscoring the importance of selecting positive beliefs to cultivate a happier and more fulfilling life.

RAIN Meditation Workshop

Embracing Mindfulness in Everyday Life. Jenny will guide you through our RAIN Meditation Workshop, helping you explore the steps of Recognizing, Accepting, Investigating, and Nurturing your emotions and experiences. Learn to skillfully navigate the storms of your mind, fostering a profound sense of self-compassion and inner harmony. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and emotional healing.

Reclaim Balance and Find Grounding Workshop

Indulge in a Restorative Yoga Workshop Infused with Essential Oils – Jenny will guide you through a series of gentle and deeply relaxing yoga poses designed to melt away tension, soothe the mind, and promote holistic well-being. These carefully selected poses will rejuvenate your body and nurture your spirit.

The fusion of restorative yoga and essential oils creates a harmonious synergy that restores equilibrium to your physical, mental, and emotional realms. This workshop is an opportunity to release stress and anxiety, realign your energy, and reconnect with your inner self.

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival + Blue Lagoon

Upon landing at Keflavík International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your retreat hosts Daniela & Jenny and promptly transported to the tranquil haven of the Blue Lagoon Spa, where you can unwind and rejuvenate following your journey.

After a few hours of relaxation and making new friends, we’ll make our way to our retreat center. Here, we’ll come together for a warm welcome circle, allowing us to set our intentions. This will be followed by a gentle, slow flowing yoga session designed to release tension from travel. We’ll end the night with a delightful dinner and a restful night’s sleep. Before bedtime you might be able to catch a glimps of the Northern Lights!

Day 02 - Grounding + Steam Valley

The start of our initial full day together commences with a grounding meditation and a session of mindful movement.

Following a wholesome breakfast, we’ll set out on a morning trek through Reykjadalur Valley, aptly named the Steam Valley, a name that will become evident as the valley unfolds during our hike. Here, you’ll encounter Iceland’s renowned hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and even the opportunity to bathe in a warm river!

In the late afternoon, we’ll gather for the first in a series of workshops led by Jenny. This will be followed by dinner, setting the stage for a restful night’s sleep to prepare us for tomorrow’s adventure.

Day 03 - Golden Circle Tour

After Yoga and Meditation, the adventure begins!

Our Golden Circle Tour embarks on a captivating circular voyage through the core of Iceland’s Southern Region, pausing at some of the nation’s most iconic destinations. Our journey begins with a leisurely walk through Thingvellir National Park, followed by visits to the Geysir Geothermal area, Gullfoss Waterfall, and a special pause at one of our cherished locations: the remarkable Kerid Crater.

Day 04 - Relaxation + Bathing Ritual

Today, you have the opportunity to unwind right here at our retreat!  After your morning movement and meditation, take the day to acquaint yourself with the picturesque Icelandic landscape that surrounds us. Hike through the serene rolling hills in our backyard, enjoy a leisurely lakeside walk, exchange greetings with some of our friendly animal neighbors, or simply kick back and journal in one of the charming corners of our property.

In the afternoon, we’ll reconvene for our second workshop, followed by a relaxing visit to the Laugarvatn Fontana spa next door. We’ll enjoy a traditional Icelandic bathing ritual and for those feeling adventurous, there’s even a chance to take a cold plunge in the lake!

Day 05 - Chasing Waterfalls

Following our morning meditation and movement, we’ll embark on an adventure along the captivating South Shore, making stops at Reynisfjara’s stunning black sand beach, the breathtaking Dyrholaey headland, and visits to both Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Waterfalls. Be ready to be wow’d by the sheer magnitude of these extraordinary natural marvels.

Upon our return to our retreat center, we’ll conduct our last workshop with Jenny, followed by our last dinner and a closing ceremony to share gratitude for our experience together. 

Day 06 - Until Next Time

We’ll meet for our final meditation and Yoga class followed by breakfast, coffee and goodbyes (or see you laters)!

 

STARTING FROM

$2,799 USD

(per person)

AVAILABLE PACKAGES 

$2,799 USD

TRIPLE SHARED ROOM

Room with three single beds and shared Bathroom. Price is per person.

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$2,899 USD

DOUBLE SHARED ROOM

Room with two single beds and shared bathroom. Price is per person.

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$3,499 USD

SINGLE ROOM

Private room with one queen bed and shared bathroom. Price is per person.

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$3,699 USD

SINGLE ROOM, PRIVATE BATHROOM

Single room with one queen bed and private ensuite bathroom. Price is per person.

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Retreat Inclusions

  • 5 Nights, 6 Days Accommodation at Héraðsskólinn in Laugarvatn, Iceland
  • Sunrise Slow Flow, Meditation & Breathwork with Jenny
  • Evening Yoga Nidra, Meditation or Restorative Yoga with Jenny
  • 3 Meditation Workshops with Jenny
  • Golden Circle Tour: Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, Þingvellir National Park, and Kerid Crater
  • South Shore Tour: Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach Reynisfjar
  • Blue Lagoon Spa visit on arrival to Iceland
  • Fontana Geothermal Bath entrance including steam rooms + lake access for polar plunge PLUS try Rúgbrauðsbakstur - bread baked in lava as seen on Zac Efron's Netflix series "Down To Earth"
  • Hike Reykjadalur Valley and bathe in hot river springs
  • Daily breakfast, dinner and 1 lunch onsite
  • Soup Lunch at the famous Friðheimar, a seed-to-soup tomato greenhouse
  • Roundtrip group airport transfer

Retreat Exclusions

  • Airfare to/from Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
  • Travel Visa to Iceland - Not required for US or Canadian passport holders. Please check for entry/exit requirements based on the passport you hold
  • Travel Insurance (medical & trip cancellation) is mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies. Proof of purchase is required before trip departure.
  • Gratuities/souvenirs - at your own discretion

AVAILABLE PACKAGES 

$2,799 USD

TRIPLE SHARED ROOM

Room with three single beds and shared Bathroom

book shared room

$2,899 USD

DOUBLE SHARED ROOM

Room with two single beds and shared bathroom

book shared room

$3,499 USD

SINGLE ROOM

Private room with shared bathroom

book single room

$3,699 USD

SINGLE ROOM, PRIVATE BATHROOM

Single room with private ensuite bathroom

book single room

QUESTIONS?

Retreat Location

Heradsskolinn is a charming guesthouse located in a historical old school building at Laugarvatn Lake. Located right in the heart of the Golden Circle, surrounded by rolling hills with with Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geyser close by. Laugarvatn is known for great visibility for northern lights in the wintertime and absolutely amazing nature sites. 60 minutes from Reykjavik capital and 90 minutes from Keflavik International Airport, the town is an intersection of natural beauty and historical importance. 

Booking Terms and Conditions

A $500 USD non-refundable initial deposit will secure your spot on the retreat or you may choose to pay in full.

The remaining balance will be split into instalment payments with the total amount due 60 days prior to the retreat start date.

Alternate payment plans are available, please email us at hello@startyouradzenture.com to set up a plan that is flexible for you.

Please note, our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • Initial deposits are strictly non-refundable
  • If cancelled between 90 to 60 days of the Retreat start date, 25% of the Retreat price paid is forfeited. Any remaining balance paid may be used as credit for future bookings up to one year of the cancellation date.
  • If cancelled 60 days or less prior to the Retreat start date, 100% of the Retreat price paid is forfeited
  • If you choose to join the Retreat after the start date or leave the Retreat prior to the end date, there are no refunds

Please do not book your flight until you have received a confirmation to do so. You will be provided with instructions on when to arrive/depart.

An information package will be sent 30 days prior to departure and will include the retreat schedule, recommended packing list, and trip details.

It is your responsibility to confirm your passport has 6 months validity prior to departure from your origin.

COVID-19 Information

Currently there are no requirements or restrictions. Subject to change as per government regulations.