Inner Truth Academy

Over 6 days, filled with mindfulness & adventure, you are taken on a guided therapeutic journey to connect with your inner truth. Includes meditations & breathwork for self awakening & clarity, plus a variety of yoga classes to improve physical practice.

I felt engaged & comfortable to be open. Each class was held in an calm studio with lots of natural light/views. One unexpected benefit was being present with the other participants.

Between workshops, you are whisked away on unique day trips: mountain & glacier hikes, soaking in a mountaintop hot spring, a jeep tour and a lush canyon walk - all included!

Midgard: A magical retreat base camp. Beautiful surroundings. Clean & comfortable facilities (hot tub!), hosted by a welcoming team. All meals included. Always a gourmet selection of items, plus options for dietary needs. Breakfast buffet (homemade bread, granola station, cheese, eggs). Lunch was a highlight: picnics surrounded by mountains & a BBQ to enjoy Iceland’s delicacies (I will let you discover!). Dinner: Spectacular; enjoyed Arctic char, lamb shank!

Free time was scheduled to explore the town: Swam in an outdoor pool & toured a Lava Centre. Everything was well-organized so you can focus on physical & mental work in peace.

I entered with internal trauma and exited with a stronger mind, plus beautiful memories that are in my heart forever. I wish I could attend again for the 1st time!

Thank you Ricardo & Anahat for a wonderful body, mind & life-enhancing

The instructors are real experts in their fields. Anahat has extensive knowledge of spiritual practices and Ricardo led the self development sessions brilliantly. I felt completely taken care of from arrival to departure. Amazing food and fellow guests left me feeling totally revitalised.

Very satisfied! I came back home full of energy and positivity.

organisation was great, very good balance between yoga, meditation, workshops and excursions. Anahat and Riccardo are the best duo I met so far ;) their kindness and dedication to share their knowledge is amazing. Raquel the chef brings joy and tasteful meals on top of that. the house is large and well equipped, with many places where you can rest peacefully. I recommend this retreat for everyone!

Everything about this retreat was brilliant. Both instructors, Anahat for yoga and Ricardo with his psychology skills, were excellent and I can’t thank them enough for helping me move forward. The location was idyllic, with enough free time for a few dips in the pool. The food was top quality and delicious, so many thanks to Chef Raquel! And there were excursions out each day, often as part of the workshops. I really feel like I know Tenerife a lot better too. For anyone sitting on the fence and wondering whether to go, just do it! It will be your best decision this year!

I arrived burned out & struggling with a relationship decision. Ricardo & Aday provided the tools & environment to enable introspection & clarification of the path leading to my personal and spiritual development. I'm so grateful to have found these gifted guides and look forward to future guidance from them as I advance on my journey.

For me it was one of the best experience in my live. I am so relaxed after this week and learned a lot to take home to keep that feeling. This retreat is not about sports but it can be live changing.

This retreat was for me great in so many ways.

- The instruction was first rate, well delivered and extremely knowledgeable

- The variety of breathing and meditation techniques explored was extensive. I haven't done a lot of meditation and I learnt lots and will continue with my practice.

- The extras - sound healing and singing were magical even though I was unsure about group singing!

- The small size of the group 8 was perfect and there was a great feeling of friendship and mutual support. The instruction and techniques encouraged self exploration and both self and mutual love.

- the two sessions of yoga by the beach as the sun set were sublime

- the Finca was perfect for our purposes

- all the vegetarian food was cooked with love, delicious and enjoyed on the terrace

- The location (away from any touristy distractions) was peaceful

I went with some issues around anxiety and a tendency to catastrophise and have returned to embrace my new inner peacefulness and am feeling the benefits already, long may they continue

I was looking for a retreat that combines yoga (as a teaching), meditation, and excursions on Tenerife. At the Inner Truth Academy, I found all that and so much more. Words cannot fully express what this retreat has given me. Anahat and Ricardo make a wonderful team, offering everything you need to truly experience self-love.

If you’re seeking an opportunity to connect deeply with yourself, don’t miss this. The retreat invites you to meditate, practice yogasanas, chant mantras, with love made food, open up, and laugh. The foundation is “go with the flow”—there’s a program, but it’s flexible, encouraging you to stay open to whatever unfolds. Hot water, enough space to be on your own (we were a small group), cozy bed and a familiar atmosphere, I didn’t miss anything.

4 1/2 Stars = everything as expected not less😌

This experience has left a lasting impact on me, and I can’t wait to return. 🫶

Rosetta

Everything from accommodation , meals, amazing environment, service, friendliness! All was wonderful!!!

This was a truly beautiful week. Our needs were catered for in the villa with all the comforts of home and more. Food was plentiful, tasty vegan menu and instructors were extremely knowledgeable & patient.

We had a set timetable for yoga or/and mediation, as well as some fantastic excursions.

Our group bonded very quickly, I believe that’s because we were all looking for something different and we were open minded to what our instructors were teaching us.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this retreat for anyone looking for a reset or who wishes to explore the teachings of yoga and meditation. Bravo to Anahat & Ricardo for their excellent teaching methods & subject matter. Special thanks to Racquel & Noah for the superb food and for always having a smile on your face.

The group was interesting, everyone was from different countries and back grounds there for different reasons. I think most if not all the participants really took what they needed from the trip including myself. I originally went just to relax, do yoga and hike and it was so much more. A really genuine and special experience, I´ll probably be going next January as well!

Thank you Anahat, Ricardo, Raquel and Noah :)

We all have our own reasons to go to a Yoga retreat. For me, I had hit a crisis in my life and needed to find a way forward. I came to the retreat feeling broken and I left healed. The yoga practice, information shared, being close to nature, the challenging but often breathe taking treks, tasty and healthy food as well as the knowledge and compassion of the instructors all played a part. Something awoke within me and I left with the strongest desire to deepen and expand my yoga practice. Thank you.

This focus of this retreat was connecting with your inner truth - the instructors drew on a range of techniques from breathing exercises to chanting to ecstatic dance to assist us in doing just this. The duo worked well together, one with more of a focus on the spiritual side of things, the other placed more emphasis on the psychological side, though both are spiritual people. They shared their wisdom generously, graciously and patiently. There was the opportunity for one to one sessions - massage, hypnotherapy, life coaching - also of high quality. The instructors held the space very well and contained the group when needed - some perhaps did not appreciate that this was not simply a yoga retreat consisting of physical fitness orientated vinyasa classes. The instructors were flexible and thoughtful in their daily plans and the wonderful hikes were a highlight of the week - mindful hiking where we carried out some useful exercises in learning to "let go". The number of participants seemed just right. The duration was just right. The food was great, always beautifully presented and delicious. The venue was very good. The transport to and from the airport was much appreciated. For me personally this retreat helped me to reconnect with a path I had started to explore a long time ago but somehow lost my way.

This was my first yoga retreat and I was hoping to have a relaxing time in the sunshine, get help managing my stress levels and meet some nice like-minded people. This retreat was even more than I hoped for. The teaching by Adam and Ricardo was incredibly inspiring, and was delivered with such patience and wisdom it did not matter if you had never meditated before. Morning meditation and yoga by the pool, with the sun on my face and the soft breeze on my skin, as lizards and butterflies played close by, was a very beautiful, spiritual way to start the day. The accommodation was in a clean, calming villa overlooking the hills and down to the beach. In the mornings, you could stand on the terrace and watch the sun rise majestically over the clouds. Our hosts local knowledge allowed us to enjoy excursions to breathtaking mountains, beaches and the volcano, a world away from the busy resorts associated with Tenerife. Sometimes we would practice meditation or a mindfulness activity in the mountains or by the beach, as well as swimming in clear, aquamarine natural pools or the sea. Breath work, manifestation, sound healing and ecstatic dance were wonderful new experiences for me. The program created such an authentic atmosphere that everybody bonded quickly, so even though I went on my own, I soon felt as though I was on a trip with a group of much loved friends. The food was fantastic - Raquel is such a joyful cook and the healthy, varied recipes were delicious. I loved it.

MORNING AND EVNING YOGA, EXCURSION TO MOUNTAIN AND BEACH , FOOD, ANITA AND ANAHAT PERFECT PEOEPL :)

The land, the varied teachings and teachers, the good mix between hikes, yoga, beach, rituals,... the food!

I have enjoyed retreat a lot! Anahat is excellent teacher, yoga was different every day, i was always exciting for new class and never disapointed.

Anita is such a powerfull women and it is enough to be in her presence to feel thi power within:) her workshops were great too. They both have different style with Aday and i loved the balance in the way they share they experiences and knowladge.

The site is beautifully located, in the middle of nature, which helps to connect,relax and just enjoy being part of it.I loved the presence of animals too.

My only advise for participances is to take a lot of warm clothes and good sleeping bags-we were sleeping in the tents and nights can be very cold there sometimes.

It gives more joy and gratefullness in the morning though, to feel the warm sun on the face, and watch it rising over the trees and clouds💗

Thank You and im gratefull for the experience. 💗Anahat and Anita keep going!!! 🙏

Thank you for accompanying in the transformational journey! 🦋🙏🏻😌

…I was really in need of vacation. The year was tough and my energy was depleted. Having selected the retreat, I was expecting good yoga, wonderful weather and warm chats. Little that I knew that all of my expectations, unconscious wishes and cravings will be exceed by a large mile. The retreat was so nuanced, thought through, with the personal touch, reflections and wisdom of the instructors, full of light and amazing surprises. I have gained a spiritual family... 🥰❤️ There were so many little adventures and trips that we took, program adjustments / customization as per individual needs, deep and soulful talks by the fireplace and practices (very transformative and healing for me!).

We were fortunate to see Tenerife from the very local and unforgettable side.

After a few weeks I’m still thinking and feeling the warmth of the experience and unforgettable Tenerife… 🥰

And food also deserves a separate review 😉☺️ Rachel is a phenomenal cook!! The food selection was delicious, healthy, nourishing and healing ☺️ We also got a little surprise cooking workshop.

All in all, I’m very grateful for the beautiful retreat and would definitely want to come back to Tenerife and Aday for more adventures and personal journeys.

Thank you!!!

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What a very special week in Tenerife. The venue was a beautiful calming location with sea and mountain views. Anahat and Ricardo created such a beautiful healing and open space for us participants and were always willing to share their knowledge and stories. My body felt stronger and leaner by the end of the week with the sometimes challenging but always enriching yoga practice. Anahat and Ricardo shared their island with us and brought us on beautiful hikes which as a “regular” tourist you would probably not get the chance to see. The mindfulness and hypnotherapy practices were really beneficial and I feel so much lighter mentally since I have come home. I really feel a shift in my way of being and the guys have really helped me to move on and let go from certain thought patterns and habits that were destructive and futile. If you feel stuck this is the retreat for you. All in all a fun, emotional, challenging week which will pay dividends for a long time to come. A special mention to Raquel also who provided the most delicious vegan food for us and invigorated everyone with her zest for life!

As a 54 years old male without any experience of this kind of retreat, I must say: I couldn't been any better place. We were a small group, and that made is quite easy to get to know each other pretty well. The surroundings were beautiful in a village up the mountain. We had a villa with swimming pool almost to ourselves. The fabulous chef made a great breakfast and 3 courses dinner every day, and a very good salad in our picnic-bag. As a meat lover I must say that I never expected vegan food for a week to be so great. In fact fantastic! Every day at 8am we had a morning session with Aday and Ricardo before breakfast, and another session in the evenings before dinner. Inbetween they took us for a bush walk, a beach walk or something else. Aday did fabulous massages too. Ricardo gave us good sessions in mindfulness. After hours we had an informal debrief session sitting in front of the fire, sometimes meditating, sometimes listening to Aday and Ricardo playing guitar/ukelele. I can't describe it all here, but I deeply recommend Yoga en Tenerife.

I had an amazing time in the retreat in Adeje (the location changed from Puerto de la Cruz). We stayed in a beautiful villa a bit up in the mountain and luckily far from the touristic crowds. We did a few excursions in the beautiful nature around. I especially enjoyed the hiking in the mountain and it inspired to do more of that. The beaches and swimming too was great. We had a sweatlodge ceremony which was really purifying and after that looking in the beautiful starry sky. The food was excellent and beautifully set too. We had two yoga practices a day, I especially enjoyed the meditation and mantras. Aday has a good energy in the teaching and is very knowledgeable. The retreat certainly triggered a deeper process in me and inspired to keep on going in the yogic path. I would certainly do another retreat with Aday.

Aday is an intelligent and warm person with a lot of psychological and spiritual knowlegde. Conversations with him were always perspective shifting, something I cannot thank him enough for.

Besides the excellent guidance and personal attention during yoga and meditation, we had a fun time with the group on our activities. The activities were well thought out and had a great build up to the end. A big positive surprise was the sweat lodge ceremony towards the end of the retreat. For me a personally confronting session that provided many insights and growth.

Thank you for broadening my horizons, Aday. The experience was so much more than a regular yoga retreat. You deserve all five stars!

Aday is a great teacher who likes to share his wisdom and knowledge. He feels the energy of each individual and does the practices according to what each of us needs.

He's a warm person and offers much more than only his yoga practices. It was a wonderful, healing journey I recommand tot all.

Aday was very attentive to individual needs. He knows the best spots on the island according to different weather and wishes - breathtaking hikes and hidden beaches. It was a relaxing and recharging week with open minded people. Food was amazing and healing.

This was my second retreat with Aday and his yoga, pranayama and meditation did not disappoint. The excursions were also interesting.... Finally I was able to take the 343 Titsa bus direct from the airport for less than €15. The bus station was then only a 20 min walk from the retreat.

Sweat Lodge was great, singing mantras was great, the food was okay, I liked the sunset and doing yoga on the roof top. I liked the excursions.

Yoga exercises on the beach, Hikes, Dolphin watching. Healing massage. Had a nice relaxing holiday.

Aday is an incredibly capable and very intuitive teacher. His yoga and meditation sessions are beyond excellent - tailored to any level and making sure everyone gets a great experience. Instructions are always clear. There is space for both the deep practice and fortunately also for humor and laughs :) The content of the sessions differ widely - making sure you are continously pleasantly suprised by the variation of different exercises.

The food was delicious, fresh and with a great variety. I don't eat gluten, which was beautifully accomodated for :)

The hikes are stunning - in very varied landscapes and takes you to places you'd never have found on your own.

The sweatlodge and boat trip were both really awesome experiences that I'd be more than happy to repeat!

Last but not least, Aday gives massages that are at another level and I more than recommend to go for it!

Thank you Aday for a magical experience!

Nos ha gustado todo: El yoga, las distintas experiencias de meditación con danza, mantras, temascal,...las excursiones, la comida, el alojamiento. Para repetir...

The compound and housing exellent, good likewise Fresh, well prepared and presented.

The outings very enjoyable and interesting

I’m not the same person who arrived in Tenerife one week ago. I was blessed to share this unique experience with a group of wonderful people, who were ready for this journey. We shared a lot of tears, hugs, dancing, chanting and laughing together, practicing asanas and pranayama, walking in meditation through breathtaking natural landscapes, bathing in the ocean waves, sitting by the fireplace at a sweatlodge mexican ritual (Aday knows every single power spot on the island), eating excellent and healthy food - grazie, Giosué! Something magic happened in this blissful Hacienda Cristoforo: a miracle of empathy, awareness and compassion developed during this week in each one of us.

All this wouldn’t have been possible without Aday. His kindness, generosity, his knowledge and his guidance are amazing: I was stuck in my yoga practice and now I’m back on the right track. I was emotionally blocked as well in many different ways: at the very beginning I felt inner resistance, but I gave in and it was worth it. And I learned what a joy it means to let go and trust somebody.

I cherish Aday’s teachings, I will keep them close to my heart.

Om Namah Shivaya

It truly is difficult to put into words what do you actually experience during the 7 days of the retreat. Aday walked us through Tenerife’s natural wonders and spirituality. Every day we had different schedules with activities and each of one of them was a unique experience. Every day I have learned different type of briefing techniques, mantras and yoga positions. I have met wonderful people and am 100 % sure I have booked the right retreat.

The setting, food and fellow people on the retreat where lovely.

I arrived to this retreat, just having finished a difficult time in my life and not feeling well. This trip really helped me to feel healthier and more myself again. The place was absolutely stunning, the food was healthy, tasty, and diverse. Aday is an excellent yoga teacher, and he also taught us many techniques to heal and rise our vibration and I am very motivated to practice them at home. Everyday we made a great trip into nature and Aday kindly and patiently answered many of my questions about spiritual awakening. I would definitely return.

First of all I did not come here for the food but it was incredible!!! This retreat is for everyone who isn't into Yoga just for the acrobatics. Loved all the hikes and the beautiful beaches we visited.

Special envirement, nice people in a small group. Yoga, meditation, hikes. Løed it all😎

I was attracted to this particular retreat as I started going through my own spiritual awakening with tantric practices and I felt very disturbed and erratic. I lost my purpose in life and didn’t know which direction to go. After a week with Aday different breathing exercises, meditation, singing, dancing and yoga practices I released lots of stuck emotions and started feeling in peace with myself. Aday teach me and showed me different way of looking at life and planted the seeds of knowledge deep in my heart.

I had a truly life changing experience 🥰

KK

Just back from a most enjoyable retreat at Cristaforo in Tenerife. From yoga to trekking and out on the boat dolphin watching it was so well organised and so much fun. The food was delicious and Luca who cooked for us the sweetest lady. Accommodation was like being in a little corner of paradise. Highly recommend

The Tibetan sound bowls, were amazing

Everything: the atmosphere in the quiet and serene grounds at Cristoforo, the guidance of Aday throughout the week, the spirituality behind the yoga and meditation practices, plenty of activities to discover the island, the wonderful vegetarian food that Luz prepared with a lot of heart and love. Highly recommended for anyone loving yoga, wanting to deepen and enrich his/her meditation practice and looking for a bit of peace.

I went with my sister and we were most impressed with the care, attention and time that Aday generously gave the group throughout the week. He took us out for all the excursions advertised and showed us the varied beauty of the island. His knowledge of every aspect of yoga is also impressive and this retreat went far beyond the physical which you normally get from teachers into the breathing, meditation and other spiritual investigations and healing. I would whole heartedly recommend this retreat to anyone. Thanks Aday.

The combination of beautiful surroundings, delicious food and a yoga instructor that guides you seemingly planless through time with yoga practice, meditation and spectacular day trips, makes for a perfectly relaxing holiday. If you don't like looking into the mirror of your soul or you're more interested in the acrobatics of yoga, maybe don't come here, but if you're here to recharge, rebalance and learn something on the side, you're in the right place.....

Me gustaron todas las prácticas de yoga, las comidas, la adaptación del retiro al grupo de asistentes y la relación entre el instructor y el grupo.

Todas las prácticas han tenido un gran sentido espiritual y han enriquecido personalmente a todos los asistentes.

Aday is a legend! He goes above and beyond, the yoga is fantastic, as is the food from Luc. Aday thinks nothing of sitting up to the early hours discussing all aspects of life in a very positive way. It’s more than a yoga retreat, much more. I will be back!

It´s hard to express by words what I felt from all the spectacular, profound experiences that I ever had - a deep journey to my being.

Cristoforo is soooo beautiful, a tiny, cozy, fairy tale village, designed to relaxe – takes you to a deep spiritual and energizing environment.

The yoga, meditation, workshops, rituals and the excursions in such a profound connection with nature – mother earth – were unbelievable, surprising more and more, day by day.

This happens when you have a mentor who completely inspires you to allow to give yourself to all the experiences that this retreat gives you - Aday - an exceptional human being.

To repeat? Yes, of course!:)

I loved the range of experiences we all went through, the perfect balance of structure and going with the flow, the quality and wisdom of Aday, and literally all the wonderful energy and people on the island

Aday is approachable, very intuitive, compassionate and giving.

He teaches with love and is generous in his sharing.

Everything I felt was communicated with warmth and I never felt uncomfortable not even once.

I will definitely come back and recommend this experience to everyone.

This retreat was just amazing .I liked the little village we lived in. Absolutely gorgeous.Unique style of each house and room,with a specific energy and atmosphere. Felt home.I liked that from the minute one the organiser took care of me. The pic up from the airport made me feel safe on the island. It was so significant and priceless that the Yoga Teacher Aday our guide and "souls shepherd" -was with the group almost at all the time.He was teaching classes with deep understanding of yoga philosophy, enthusiasm,passion,and a big dose of humour.Adjusting phisical asanas to everyone abilities, chanting mantras,guiding beautiful meditations and excursions,he was more than a Teach. Sitting with us and eating delicious meals prepared with love by golden hands of our lovely Pocahontas Luz, Aday was available and open for any kind of discussion, continuosly spreading his knowledge,wisdom and love. His massages were amazing, professional and very helpfu.Friendly,gentle, smile personality of Aday is not only providing joy,fun and contentment,but thanks to his knowledge and experience he is taking one out from the comfort zone and challenging to discover something more about Self. Would love to go back to learn more,enjoy more the beauty of Island, Christoforo,yoga,chanting,mantras,dancing to experience good, positive vibrations. I would recommend this retreat to absolute beginners and advanced yoga practitioners...everyone will benefit from this holiday. Thank you all for being.

What a fantastic experience we had on this yoga retreat. We enjoyed the best yoga twice a day with Anahat, who is a master at teaching yoga and really helped us to do postures the right way. Alongside the yoga sessions we had a variety of daily meditations and were taught valuable lessons in many aspects of spirituality. We loved every minute of the week and every day was different, Anahat took us on excursions to places we would have never visited had we been travelling by ourselves and experiences we would not normally have had that helped us connect within and grow. Thank you Anahat for your kindness, generosity in sharing your wealth of information and for giving so much of yourself to helping our group. You are an amazing person and have a natural gift for what you do. I would definitely recommend this retreat to anyone, plus the food is so fresh, varied and tasty, you won't be disappointed! Xx

Learning meditative techniques.

The trips and experiences were extremely interesting.

A truly spiritual experience. If you are seeking a change in your life, wishing to go beyond the physical part of yoga, and learn about the yogic ways of handling difficulties in your life and welcoming positive changes - this retreat will set you up for an amazing fresh start! I felt the real benefits of it right away and the effect strengthened in a few weeks (I am writing this review 2 weeks after).

Some people that I met on the retreat were sceptical about the philosophy and teaching style initially, but later were writing to me that this retreat filled them with immense positive energy. I can only agree!

During the retreat I was having some bad dreams related to my fears and negative emotions buried deep inside me - probably karmic cleansing. But I did not quite have any time to think about my problems, because the days were jam packed with activities. Upon my return home, I noticed my head getting clear, my sleep getting deeper and more energizing than usual, and many of my problems either seemed to either have reasonable solutions, or I just realized they aren't even problems :)

Conclusion: if you're feeling down, open yourself to something a bit out of the ordinary and go for this retreat. If your usual way of handling things doesn't help, accept that there are different ways of looking at your life and yourself and find out about them on this retreat.

Excellent experience. Aday was interesting and have good mediation experiences and introduced alternative pratices which were enlightening.

J'étais venue pour me reposer, prendre des cours de Yoga, me relaxer... J'ai quitté cette retraite avec une énergie positive incroyable.

Aday, natif de l'île, nous a conduit vers des lieux préservés des flux touristiques et a su susciter un climat serein et spirituel, à travers les excursions, ses cours de Yoga et la conduite de la méditation.

L'expérience du "Steam Lodge", un rituel de purification, peut être déconcertante mais s'avère très forte. Même remarque pour les Mantras, que l'on psalmodie longuement. L'atelier de danse est de grande qualité. L'idéal est de rester l'esprit ouvert à ces pratiques qui vous enrichissent tout au long de cette semaine.

Le jardin de Cristoforo est un havre de paix qui accueille des lodges construits avec goût. Très joli cadre, donc... La nourriture est délicieuse, et les repas partagés sont des moments riches d'échange. La plage est accessible à pied.

Aday est un très bon organisateur disponible et à l'écoute de tous. Il a su entretenir l'esprit de groupe et favoriser les échanges.

Pendant mon séjour, la langue utilisée a été l'anglais.

Una Oportunidad a un viaje interior e íntimo de la mano de Aday. En un entorno favorable, limpio, fresco y armonioso. Una alimentación consciente, salidas a la naturaleza a lugares especialmente hermosos y siempre encontramos el momento para el bañito en el mar. Para mí ha sido importante y muestro mi más sincero agradecimiento. Gracias