Women's Empowerment Retreat

What a 6-day retreat like this usually involves

A 6-day retreat usually settles into a daily rhythm by the second morning: practice early, a free middle of the day, and a second, gentler session or a workshop before dinner. Arrival and departure days are normally lighter, so expect around 4 full days of programme. Ask for the sample daily schedule if it is not already on the booking page.

A women-only retreat keeps the group to women guests. Ask what the workshops cover and how much of each day is set programme and how much is free time, since that varies a lot between organisers.

Meditation and pranayama (breath practice) usually runs as a short seated session before or after the yoga. If you have never sat for long, the how to meditate guide and what pranayama is explain what to expect.

Questions to ask Rise Shakti before you book

• What does it cost, and what does the price cover: room, meals, airport transfers and activities?
• How many places are left on your dates, and what is the minimum number of guests for the retreat to run?
• It is listed on a booking platform (bookretreats.com) rather than an organiser website. Ask who you are paying, who handles a refund if the retreat is cancelled, and whether you can contact Rise Shakti directly before you book.
• Who teaches the yoga, how long have they taught, and what level are the classes pitched at?
• Can the classes be adapted for an injury, a health condition or pregnancy?
• How do guests get from the nearest airport to the venue, and is the transfer included?
• What is the cancellation policy if you need to pull out, and does it allow a transfer to a later date?

How it compares with the other retreats we list

Length: at 6 days, it sits in the middle of the 7 retreats we list, which run from 4 to 7 days; 1 other retreat is the same length.

Location: 4 other retreats we list are in Siargao. If you would rather take drop-in classes, see yoga studios in Siargao.

Price: it is one of 3 retreats we list without a published price; 4 others publish one.

Getting there from Manila

Fly from Manila (MNL) to Sayak (IAO), or connect through Cebu (CEB). From the airport, General Luna is reached by road. Check current flight and ferry schedules before you book, and allow for weather delays between June and November.

Staying longer? The yoga trip planner lists studios, drop-in prices and events for these dates. To compare this with other retreats by month, length and published price, try the retreat finder.

Other retreats

• Surf, Movement & Creative Retreat, General Luna, Siargao
• Surf, Yoga & Wellness Retreat, Siargao Island
• Stretch + Shine Yoga Holiday, Darocotan Island, El Nido, Palawan
• 7 Days Yoga Retreat in Manila, Parañaque City, Metro Manila

See every yoga retreat in the Philippines we list, and yoga events around the country.