DATES 14.4. – 24.4.2025 (7 or 10 nights) and 29.9. – 9.10.2025 (7 or 10 nights)
LOCATION Pinang Island
CAPACITY 12 Guests
LEADER Nicole Gibbard
AUDIENCE People of all levels of yoga experience are welcome, speaking English, German or French
PRICE starts at 1790 EUR
EXPERIENCE THE ELEMENTS
Discover the untouched beauty of Pinang Island, a tropical paradise on the western tip of Sumatra.
“Experience The Elements” yoga retreat, led by Nicole, invites you to dive into the elements and discover the transformative power of movement, breath, and mindfulness.
Each day begins with a sunrise practice on the beachfront, followed by meditation and breathwork to center your mind and body, helping you break old patterns and create a deeper connection to yourself and the natural world.
DAILY PROGRAMME
MORNING
We will welcome the sunrise together with a quiet movement practice, breath work and meditation before taking a short break for herbal tea or fresh coconut water.
After the break we will do a longer movement practice to generate and circulate energy, focusing on developing strength, mobility, stability and flexibility while embodying the natural spirit, freedom and vibration of each element and the island around us, building our appetite for the delicious brunch that awaits.
BRUNCH
Daily brunch and dinner are a delightful fusion of local delicacies and healthy, delicious cuisine, carefully prepared with love and attention to detail by the resident chefs. The abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables from the island’s permaculture gardens, fresh fish, delicate aromas and mouth-watering flavours, combined with the unforgettable dining experience of overlooking the ocean, are all part of the magic of each day.
AFTERNOON
You will be relaxing in a hammock or having a massage, snorkelling for turtles, exploring the island’s secluded beaches and pristine waters by kayak or SUP, spearfishing, volleyball or a quick workout in our outdoor gym.
EVENING
In the early evening we will come together again for a more relaxing, regenerating and rejuvenating practice as the sun sets over the island and we will release the energy of the day together before dinner, sharing stories or sitting around the campfire looking at the star-filled sky above before a wonderful night’s sleep.
If you wish to extend your stay after the retreat for a further three nights, you can also add a turtle nesting trip to Bankaru Island, surfing or scuba diving.
RETREAT LEADER
NICOLE GIBBARD
Nicole, originally from England, has studied and practiced different systems of yoga over the past 25 years, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, Elemental Yoga Therapy, and Vipassana Meditation.
Movement, travel, and wellness led her to organize global retreats and establish YOGACTIVITY. Later, she co-founded inZENtive Travel, blending fitness, yoga, and psychology into transformative retreat experiences. Based in Zurich, Nicole continues to teach and train while hosting retreats and workshops worldwide.
Her teaching is inspired by her personal journey, discoveries, and life experiences both on and off the yoga mat, including her work as a personal and group fitness trainer, international presenter, horse rider, surfer, snowboarder, avid hiker, and mountain biker.
She is now deeply focused on developing and simplifying movement and therapy techniques to make them more accessible to everyone. Currently, she incorporates Breathwork and Biodynamic Breathing into her modern approach to understanding and connecting movement, breath, mind, and spirit.
- BodyArt International Presenter, Elite Instructor, Master Trainer, International Yoga Teacher and Educator
200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (with Stephan Thomas, Michael Hamilton, and Clive Radda)
1000 Hours of Anusara Yoga Immersions, Retreats, Workshops, and Teacher Training (with Jeff Fisher, Ross Rayburn, John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Sienna Shermann, Noah Maze, Chris Chavez, and BJ Galvin)
1000 Hours of Advanced Elemental Yoga Therapy Training in Bali (Swara Yoga School with Sophia Araujo and Jai Salt)
Website:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nicolegibbard/
PRICE 1790 EUR
Includes
– 7 nights in shared beachfront bungalows
– Daily Yoga classes with Nicole
– Airport transfers from / to Nias, Gunungsitoli Airport (GNS)
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner
– All-day water, coffee, tea and fruits
– Daily cleaning service
– Fresh towels and linen every week
– Starlink Satellite and 4G Wi-Fi
– Snorkelling, fishing, spearfishing, SUP, kayak, outdoor gym and castaway lifestyle
For a fee we can also arrange
– Extended stay for 10 nights
– Private Non-shared accommodation
– Overnight wildlife trip to Bangkaru Island and other excursions
– Sumatra Trip before your Stay (Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba, Volcano)
– Scuba diving
– Cooking lessons with local chef Mami
– Fishing / snorkelling boat trip around Pinang (max 3 hours)
– Beers, soft drinks, snacks
– Diving, Massage, Laundry
– Retreat Photo and Video Package
