Términos & Condiciones
Yoganda Retreat Terms & Condition
Effective for the retreats held by Yoganda.
Please carefully read our general terms and conditions for accommodation and yoga retreats. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. These Terms are governed by Spanish law, and any disputes will be resolved under Spanish jurisdiction.
By completing an online reservation or making a booking via phone, video call, or any other form of communication, you acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions as a binding agreement between you (and any other individuals included in your reservation) and Yoganda.
¿Qué está Incluido
- 7 nights’ accommodation in a double or single room with en suite bathroom and access to a garden or terrace (fresh bedsheets, towel, soap)
- Morning and evening yoga sessions: Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Yoga Nidra and other (up to 14 sessions)
- Daily morning and evening meditation and breathwork (pranayama) sessions
- Group workshops, ceremonies, and creative and transformational circles and other activities
- Scheduled excursions: silent walking meditation and fire breathwork at the base of Volcano Teide, beach trip with yoga and meditation and a picnic, nature hill walk with stunning view points
- Three daily vegetarian or vegan meals, plus healthy snacks, fruit, water, tea, coffee, and infusions from Saturday dinner to the following Saturday breakfast
- Use of all retreat facilities: pool, yoga shala, terrace with resting chairs, garden, and communal areas
- Yoga equipment (mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets)
- A specially tailored by Yoganda Welcome Goodie Bag
- 15-day access to a post-retreat WhatsApp group with daily wellness tips and motivational guidance (optional)
- Unlimited access to a digital retreat playlist
¿Qué No está Incluido
- Flights and travel to/from the retreat location
- Airport transfers (shared taxis can be helped to organize)
- Seguro de viaje (muy recomendado)
- Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, laundry services–can be organized with an extra fee, etc.)
- Private transportation during the retreat (not included, but can be arranged separately)
- Any additional activities or services not listed in the program
- Medical costs, hospitalization, and emergency evacuation from remote areas
- Extra expenses caused by delays or trip extensions due to weather, political unrest, illness, transportation failure, or other events beyond our control
Contact Information and Verbal Changes
A valid email address is required at the time of booking, as all essential retreat information and updates will be sent via email. If your email changes, please notify us promptly. We also ask for a mobile number so we can reach you if necessary during your journey or stay.
Any verbal changes are only valid if confirmed in writing by Yoganda.
Room Allocation & Shared Accommodation
- Most rooms are shared (twin/double). Single rooms are available for an extra fee and are limited in number.
- We do our best to match participants in shared rooms by gender.
- If we cannot find a suitable roommate, you may be required to pay the single occupancy supplement.
Booking & Payment
To secure your place, a non-refundable deposit of €300 per person is required. If you are booking for two people, the deposit is €600. This deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than August 10, 2025, as follows:
• €990 per person for a shared double room
• €1,390 per person for a single room
• €1,780 for two people sharing a double room
Registrations received after August 10, 2025, must be paid in full.
Your booking will be confirmed once Yoganda has received and acknowledged your deposit—or full payment if booking within five weeks of the retreat—after which you will receive a confirmation email. The remaining balance can be paid by bank transfer, details will be provided in your retreat confirmation.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Cancellations before August 10, 2025:
You will receive a full refund of your balance payment, excluding the non-refundable deposit. - Cancellations on or after August 10, 2025:
No refunds will be issued. You may transfer your booking to another person, subject to Yoganda’s approval. - If Yoganda finds a replacement for your spot, you will receive a 50% refund of your balance payment (excluding the deposit).
Important: Once your trip payments become non-refundable, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances. You will need to report your cancellation to your travel insurance provider for any reimbursement. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, that includes trip cancellation coverage.
Arrival and Departure
If your travel is delayed or canceled, please notify us as soon as possible using the phone number provided in your confirmation email.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included, but we’re happy to assist in coordinating shared taxis with other retreat participants.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel insurance which includes: trip cancellation or interruption (especially important once your payments become non-refundable), emergency medical care, repatriation, theft or loss of belongings, holiday curtailment.
Your insurance should be in place before you travel, as we cannot refund cancellations made after August 10, 2025, or reimburse any personal losses.
EU residents: Please bring a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for emergency care in Spain.
Changes & Force Majeure
In rare and exceptional circumstances beyond our control (force majeure), Yoganda reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the retreat or parts of the program. This may include, but is not limited to, war, armed conflict, natural disasters, government restrictions, civil unrest, extreme weather conditions, damage to the retreat venue, or unexpected disruption of essential services such as electricity or water.
In such circumstances, Yoganda will make every reasonable effort to offer suitable alternative arrangements. However, if no alternatives are available or feasible, no refunds, reimbursements, or compensation of any kind will be provided. Yoganda is not liable for any additional costs, including but not limited to alternative accommodation, amended travel plans, or non-refundable transportation tickets.
We strongly advise all participants to obtain comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage for cancellations, delays, interruptions, medical emergencies, and unexpected changes to travel plans.
Weather Conditions
Tenerife usually enjoys a great climate, but weather can change unexpectedly. Yoganda is not responsible for unfavorable weather, and no refunds will be given due to such conditions.
Responsibility
We are responsible for providing the services listed and confirmed in your booking, where they are within our control. By booking, you acknowledge that the organizers and owners of the retreat are not responsible for your personal safety and cannot be held liable for any events resulting in illness, injury, loss, or theft involving you or your belongings. Yoganda’s total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the booking, regardless of the nature of the claim.
Lost and Found
Any personal belongings left behind at the retreat venue will only be returned upon request and at the guest’s own cost. Yoganda accepts no responsibility for lost or forgotten items. Unclaimed items will be held for a maximum of 30 days, after which they may be discarded.
Your Health & Liability
Your participation in the retreat—including yoga sessions, workshops, excursions, and other physical activities—is at your own risk. It is your responsibility to confirm that you are in good physical and mental health and fit to take part in all activities.
After booking, Yoganda will send you a health questionnaire that must be completed before the retreat begins. Please inform us of any serious medical, mental, or physical conditions, allergies, or concerns prior to arrival.
You may be required to provide a medical certificate or doctor’s approval confirming your fitness for physical activity.
Participation in all activities, including excursions such as hiking or swimming, is entirely voluntary. Guests are responsible for their own well-being and are expected to listen to their bodies, exercise self-care, and make choices accordingly.
Yoganda and its team will be blameless for any injuries incurred during your stay and accept no responsibility for any injury, illness, or loss/damage to personal property during the retreat. Attendance and participation are solely your responsibility.
Waiver of Liability
By booking and/or participating in the retreat organized by Yoganda, I understand and acknowledge that my participation may involve activities or tasks that could be hazardous.
Regardless of the risks involved, I accept full responsibility for any injury, harm, or loss that may occur to me as a result of participating in the retreat or consuming any substances during the retreat.
I hereby release Yoganda from any and all liability, damages, costs, or claims arising from my participation in the retreat, including travel to and from the event, excursions, or any other activities associated with the retreat.
I agree to be bound by the terms of this waiver, which includes limitation of liability, indemnification from claims, consent to medical treatment, and grant of rights – Waiver of Liability.
- Agreement of Voluntary Participation in a Retreat: By joining a Yoganda retreat, I confirm that I am participating voluntarily and at my own risk. I declare that I am in good physical and mental health, and I have no medical conditions that would make it unsafe for me to take part in yoga, workshops, excursions, or any other retreat-related activities. I understand that participation may involve physical activity and walking, which may not be suitable for people with certain conditions, including but not limited to heart or lung issues.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my own well-being and that I must inform Yoganda of any known allergies or health conditions prior to the retreat. Yoganda is not responsible for the content of any food or drink provided, and I accept full responsibility for any allergic or other adverse reactions.
- Understanding and Acceptance of Risk: I understand that participating in this retreat involves certain risks, including but not limited to injury, allergic reactions, food-related illness, travel-related incidents, weather conditions, or accidents caused by others. I fully accept and assume all risks, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, associated with my participation in the retreat.
- Release of Liability: I voluntarily and irrevocably release Yoganda, including its owners, team members, contractors, partners, volunteers, and any affiliated parties (“Released Entities”), from any and all legal claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, or costs, including attorney’s fees, without limitation, arising from or in connection with my participation in the retreat. This includes — but is not limited to — any injury, illness, property damage, or death, even if caused by negligence of the Released Entities.
- Limitation of Liability: I agree that the total liability of Yoganda for any claim related to my participation in the retreat is strictly limited to a maximum of €500. Yoganda is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind.
- Limitation of Damages: The liability of Yoganda to me will be limited to actual damages caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Entities while performing their duties and responsibilities hereunder, provided that my damages in connection with my participation in the retreat shall not under any circumstances exceed the sum of Euro 500. My sole and exclusive remedy shall be recovery of that sum not exceeding Euro 500. All liability arising out of my participation in the Retreat shall be cumulative and not by each individual instance. Yoganda shall in no way be liable for any incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages or any other form of direct or indirect damages even if Yoganda has been informed of the possibility thereof.
- Indemnification: I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Entities from any and all claims, losses, or liabilities arising from my participation in the retreat
- Medical Consent: I authorize Yoganda to arrange medical assistance in case of an emergency. I understand that this does not imply an obligation to do so and that any associated costs are my own responsibility.
- Severability: If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remainder will continue in full force and effect. Any invalid term shall be adjusted to reflect the original intent as closely as possible while remaining valid.
- Binding Agreement: This agreement is binding upon me, my family, legal representatives, and anyone claiming through me. By participating in a Yoganda retreat, I confirm my full understanding and voluntary acceptance of all terms above.
Photos & Media
- Photos and videos may be taken during the retreat for promotional use (social media, website, etc.).
- If you do not wish to appear in any content, please inform the organizer in writing prior to the retreat.
Code of Conduct
- Respect for the space, other participants, and the natural environment is expected at all times.
- This is a substance-free retreat. Alcohol consumption is not allowed at the retreat venue or during any retreat excursions. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. The use or possession of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited during the retreat.
- The retreat is intended as a safe and inclusive space for personal growth, rest, and community.
Corrections and Amendments
Yoganda endeavors to ensure all information is accurate. However, we reserve the right to correct any typographical errors, omissions, or miscalculations and to update the Terms and Conditions as necessary, with reasonable notice whenever possible.
Contact & Feedback
We hope you enjoy your retreat without any issues. If something does arise, please speak to the retreat manager during your stay so we can resolve it promptly. If you’re not satisfied with the solution, you may email your comments within 14 days of returning home to: maya.yoganda@gmail.com
Participant Agreement & Waiver of Liability
I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions for the Yoganda retreat. I agree to abide by all the conditions set out above. I understand and voluntarily accept the risks involved in participating in yoga and retreat-related activities. I release Yoganda and its team from all liability for any injuries or damages that may occur during the retreat, to the extent permitted by law.
