Yoga, Mountain Trails and Sea Swimming in Madeira
Seven nights in Funchal with Jeanie Jyanti, combining yoga, meditation, guided island walks and swims in volcanic ocean pools.
Why it caught our eye
Practice and exploration share the week: seaside yoga sits alongside forest visits, volcanic pools and a full day left open. Hikes are included, with the option to stay back and enjoy the island at a slower pace.
About this experience
Meet Madeira through movement, stillness and time outdoors. Jeanie Jyanti brings yoga, meditation and pranayama breathing practices into a week of coastal views, mountain trails and sea swimming, with a hotel base in Funchal’s Lido area.
What you can expect
After arrival and an evening yoga session, local guide Linda introduces Madeira’s banana plantations, Fanal’s ancient trees and viewpoints. Later outings include the 6 km São Lourenço trail, the 12 km Caldeirão walk and the 11 km Pico do Areeiro hike, with yoga or restorative practice around the excursions. A cable car, Monte Tropical Garden and a toboggan ride feature in the itinerary. Another day visits Porto Moniz’s natural swimming pools and Seixal’s dark-sand beach. There is also a free day for rest, swimming or exploring. The itinerary may change.
Good to know before you go
Stay at the adults-only Allegro Madeira hotel in a shared twin or private double room. Current early-booking totals are USD 1,348.34 per person sharing or USD 2,022.51 privately; regular totals are USD 1,561.82 and USD 2,235.99. Deposits of USD 416.64 or USD 566.10 form part of the early-booking totals. Seven nights, breakfast, listed practices, guided outings, retreat transport and return airport transfers are included. Flights, visas, insurance, lunches, dinners and unlisted activities cost extra. Vegan and vegetarian food options are listed. Yoga welcomes all levels; hikes require reasonable fitness, suitable boots and clothing. You may skip the hikes. Agree travel and dietary arrangements with the host. The early-booking prices apply through 7 November 2026. Registration closes on 6 December.
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Jeanie Jyanti Noonan
Teacher
Jeanie Jyanti Noonan teaches yoga and hosts retreats and holidays. For this Madeira stay she guides yoga alongside meditation, breathing practices and time exploring the island.
Linda (Madeira local guide)
Also here
Linda is the local guide named for the retreat’s island outing to banana plantations, Fanal and Madeira viewpoints.
Hosted by
Jeanie Jyanti
Jeanie Jyanti hosts yoga retreats and holidays through Alchemy School of Yoga, with experiences in Ireland, Spain, India and Madeira.
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