Elissia first started practising yoga at the age of 13; one of her Mum’s best friends was a primary teacher by day and an Iyengar instructor by sunset. She didn’t really understand at that point how influential yoga would be in her life, but she knew it felt amazing for her body and even more amazing for her mind. When Elissia was 19, she travelled to India and visited Rishikesh, the magical spiritual town and the birthplace of Yoga. It was there when she was practising in an Ashram, amongst lots of like-minded travellers from all over the world, many of whom were completing their teacher trainings, that she thought “I want yoga to be a part of my life forever”. She was still towards the beginning of her journey at that point, but she knew from that moment, that she would complete a teacher training one day and that sharing this wonderful practice with many others would be a dream come true...

Since then, Elissia has studied with Yoga West, learning from some of the most well-respected teachers in London, such as, Jeff Phenix, Zeena Kalisperides, Christian Coelho, Pete Cherry and Cal Wansborough. She later went on to study Yin yoga with Norman Blair. She now continues her studies by attending retreats and workshops across the UK and is planning her 300hr TT very soon. Elissia is Head of Yoga at Digme Fitness and also spends her time teaching full-time, across studios, with 1-1s and corporate clients in and around London.

Yoga has changed everything for Elissia...her mindset, her ego, her compassion and empathy, her understanding of people and the world, and her ability to sit with and experience all feelings (good, bad and ugly), while developing the power to let go of things that no longer serve her. For Elissia, yoga is so much more than the poses (asanas) that we hold for seconds or minutes; it’s a complete lifestyle change, one that lasts forever.

“Getting to my mat, allows me to experience my true inner being, to strip back my ego, embrace Moksha (liberation), learn about the real me and to be completely honest with myself, to practice gratitude and complete contentment (Santosha), Ahimsa (non-violence), and self-love. I always roll up my mat after practice, feeling calmer, more in tune with how I’m really feeling and with more love and light in my heart for myself and all other beings. I then take this feeling with me into the rest of my day.”

Elissia sees herself as a student of yoga and a tool for others to teach themselves. She believes we only truly learn through our own practice and experiences; she offers her students plenty of room for exploration and to intuitively listen to their bodies. As much as she loves a fiery, challenging heat-building practice, she also sees life-changing value in the soothing, healing and meditative qualities of a Yin practice and loves to find the balance between the two. Therefore, you can expect to feel well-balanced after leaving her sessions. Elissia will make her students feel supported, encouraged and believed in while creating a safe, warm, open and creative space for them to lose and find themselves in. She is a strong believer that yoga is for everyone.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – RELAX

12pm-3pm

Arrive at Hostal De La Gavina, where you will be greeted with a welcome drink. Settle into the peaceful grounds of your home for the next few days.

3pm-5pm

Welcome ceremony and a relaxing, juicy, slow-flow practice, overlooking the ocean. We will start our journal practice.

5pm-6:30pm

First dinner together, either in a private dining area outside or inside. A chance to get to know and socialize with others on the retreat and to enjoy delicious, fresh Spanish delights. All locally sourced, organic and dietary requirements are catered for.

8pm-10pm

Yin yoga. A relaxing candle-lit practice to end the day. This meditative practice will leave you feeling ready to float into bed...

DAY 2 – RELEASE

6:30am-7am

Wake up to the sound of birds and the ocean. Optional wild swim in the sea. The perfect way to wake up and rejuvenate.

7am-7:30am

Optional time to drink some tea, fresh juice or eat some fruit before your morning yoga practice, or perhaps dry off from your morning dip!

7:30am-9:30am

Our morning dynamic practice will involve Qi Gong, an invigorating Vinyasa flow, meditation, breath work and journaling. The focus will be on release. We will practice in the glow of the morning sunlight, facing the ocean.

9:30am-11am

A breakfast feast (picnic style) outside, overlooking the ocean.

11am-4pm

Free time to explore the beautiful grounds, go for a walk, find a cosy spot under a tree to read, visit Platja de Sant Pol beach (a 3 min walk away) where you can hire kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, play tennis, use the spa facilities, book yourself a massage or facial (additional cost, however, retreat guests receive a generous discount), swim or soak up some rays by the outdoor pool, have a siesta or simply do nothing...

4pm-5pm

Our first cacao ceremony will focus on opening our hearts, choosing to surrender and release; inviting the power of ‘letting go’ into our practice. The first half an hour will be a guided meditation practice while we invite the spirit of cacao into our minds, bodies and souls. The second half an hour will be a chance to intuitively move our bodies to music. This could be in the form of dancing or stretching. If stillness feels best, you could use this time to soak up the magic of cacao with more seated, standing or lying down meditation, whatever feels most comfortable for you. It could also be a chance for you to explore some free writing/journaling.

5pm-6:30pm

Dinner, either in a private dining area outside or inside. A chance to get to know and socialize with others on the retreat and to enjoy delicious, fresh Spanish delights. All locally sourced, organic and dietary requirements are catered for.

8pm-10pm

Yin yoga. A releasing candle-lit practice to end the day. This meditative practice will leave you feeling ready to float into bed... We will introduce Vipassana meditation for Day 3; this will be a day of silence. Vipassana is an ancient mindfulness meditation technique. It involves observing your thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them. To get the most out of this practice, we abstain from talking so that we can find a deeper internal focus; a chance to see things as they really are.

DAY 3 – RESTORE + VIPASSANA

6:30am-7am

Wake up to the sound of birds and the ocean. Optional guided silent barefoot walk. The perfect way to meditate, restore the body and connect to the earth.

7am-7:30am

Optional time to drink some tea, fresh juice, or eat some fruit before your morning yoga practice.

7:30am-9:30am

Our morning dynamic practice will involve Qi Gong, a grounding Vinyasa flow, a longer meditation, calming breath work and plenty of time for journaling. We will practice in the glow of the morning sunlight, facing the ocean.

9:30am-11am
A breakfast feast (picnic style) outside, overlooking the ocean, still in silence...

11am-5pm

Free time to explore the beautiful grounds, go for a walk, find a cosy spot under a tree to read, visit Platja de Sant Pol beach (a 3 min walk away) where you can hire kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, play tennis, use the spa facilities, book yourself a massage or facial (additional cost, however, retreat guests receive a generous discount), swim or soak up some rays by the outdoor pool, have a siesta or simply do absolutely nothing...we advise you to choose activities carefully on this day, to prevent the need for talking, you are more than welcome to write messages to people if you need anything or to let them know you are taking a silent meditation.

5pm-6:30pm

Dinner, either in a private dining area outside or inside. All locally sourced, organic and dietary requirements are catered for.

8pm-10pm

Restorative yoga. A supported and soothing candle-lit practice to end the day. This meditative practice will leave you feeling ready to float into bed...

DAY 4 – RECONNECT + END OF VIPASSANA

6:30am-7am

Wake up to the sound of birds and the ocean. Optional wild swim in the sea or barefoot walk or both.

7am-7:30am

Optional time to drink some tea, fresh juice, eat some fruit before your morning yoga practice, or perhaps dry off from your morning dip!

7:30am-9:30am

Our morning dynamic practice will involve Qi Gong, an energizing Vinyasa flow, meditation, breath work, mantra and journaling. We will practice in the glow of the morning sunlight, facing the ocean.

9:30am-11am

A breakfast feast (picnic style) outside, overlooking the ocean.

11am-5pm

Optional guided coastal walk and beach trip to a beautiful, secluded cove with crystal clear waters and white sand.

5pm-6:30pm

The last supper, either in a private dining area outside or inside. A chance to socialize with others on the retreat and to enjoy delicious, fresh Spanish delights. All locally sourced, organic and dietary requirements are catered for.

8pm-10:30pm

Closing cacao ceremony, with meditation, a chance to move freely to music and some delicious Yin to close the practice.

DAY 5 – REFLECT + HOMEBOUND

7am-7:30am

Optional time to drink some tea, fresh juice, or eat some fruit before your morning yoga practice.

7:30am-9:30am

Our final practice will involve Qi Gong, a slower Vinyasa flow (Forrest inspired), meditation, breath work and plenty of time for journaling. We will practice in the glow of the morning sunlight, facing the ocean one last time.

9:30am-11am

The last breakfast feast (picnic style) outside, overlooking the ocean.

11-12pm

Check out from the hotel. If you want to stay and use the facilities or explore the area some more, Hostal De La Gavina is happy to store your luggage until you are ready to leave. There will also be an option for you to book additional nights to your stay – this will be subject to availability and pre-booking for this is recommended.

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• Payment plans are available, please email Elissa Roberts at elissia@digmefitness.com for more information.

• T&Cs: A space is not confirmed until payment is complete. The payment is payable to Elissia Roberts Yoga, through Stripe and covers teaching services, organization of the retreat, cacao and full-board accommodation. The full amount is refundable up until 12 weeks before the retreat. After that, it is only refundable or transferable if the space can be filled. Any refunds will be less a £100 admin fee.  

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• Retreat Cancellations 

• You are responsible for reading and understanding our cancellation policy before you make a reservation. Of course, no one books with the expectation of cancelling or postponing their retreat, however, unexpected things can happen, so it is important that you have travel cancellation insurance once you have made your reservation. 

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• Travel insurance is a condition of booking a Elissia Roberts Yoga Retreat which you should take out from the time off booking. Please ensure your insurance policy includes cancellation insurance to cover you for any unexpected cancellations by yourself, including but not limited to illness, bereavement, family emergencies, work conflicts change of circumstances etc, and also in respect of medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation with adequate cover.

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• Cancellations made by you after the deadline will not be refunded or transferred to another retreat under any circumstances unless the space can be filled.  

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• *Please note we try to be as fair and lenient as we can with our cancellation policy.  Most retreat companies require a non-refundable deposit and do not offer any refunds due to late cancellation under any circumstances, even if the space can be filled.

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• Elissia Roberts Yoga will not be held responsible and no refunds will be made for any cancellation or curtailment due to factors beyond our control, including but not limited to:- 

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• Cancellations, delays or changes caused by war, the threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, pandemics, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations or other events beyond our control.

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• Participants' medical or psychiatric/emotional conditions which may become apparent through practising yoga daily on retreat.

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• Loss of, or damage to, personal property of participants.

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• Elissia Roberts has never had to cancel a retreat so far. However, in the very unlikely event that she is unable to teach a retreat at short notice, for example, due to but not limited to severe illness or bereavement, Elissia Roberts Yoga reserves the right to find a replacement teacher. In this situation, no refunds will be issued.  If no replacement teacher can be arranged and the retreat is cancelled any deposits will be refunded to you in full.  

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• COVID 19 - If regulations change to mean that a retreat cannot legally go ahead any money paid would be fully refundable or transferable

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• Your Wellbeing

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• Whilst practising yoga is generally very safe and you will be in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable teacher, you are participating in any yoga activities at your own risk and are responsible for declaring any injuries, medical conditions or health conditions which could limit your ability or make the practice unsuitable prior to the retreat so that any relevant and necessary modifications or adjustments to the practice can be offered. Failure to declare could result in you being refused participation in the retreat. Elissia Roberts Yoga reserves the right to refuse participation in a retreat to any individuals who the teacher deems the practice is unsafe or unsuitable for. This could be for reasons including but not limited to addictions, severe depression, severe anorexia and severe mental health problems. If a condition has not previously been declared and results in you being refused admission onto the retreat then no refund will be given.

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• All yoga and meditation sessions are optional. Any personal health information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. If you would prefer to discuss this in person rather than by email please give us a call. Physical or verbal aggression will not be tolerated and Elissia Roberts Yoga reserves the right to remove disruptive or aggressive participants part way through a retreat. In this situation, no refund will be given.

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• Updates – Please note that the above information may change from time to time and all updates will be emailed to you. 

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• Agreement to Terms and Conditions – By attending a class/workshop/retreat with Elissia Roberts, you acknowledge and agree with the terms and conditions on this website.

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  If you have any questions regarding the above, or relating to what Elissia Roberts Yoga offers, please contact elissia@digmefitness.com.

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  Getting to Hostal De La Gavina

  Costa Brava is served by 2 nearby airports: Barcelona and Girona. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Girona airport or a 1hr and 20-minute drive from Barcelona. You can also get the train from Barcelona which takes 1hr and 30 minutes. Transfer’s available by the hotel from each airport, at an extra cost; please let me know in advance if you would like us to arrange this for you.