FAQ

What makes Sark different from other UK yoga retreats?

 

• Sark is a car-free island in the Channel Islands with designated Dark Sky status. As a car-free island in the Channel Islands, Sark offers complete quiet - no traffic noise, no street lighting and minimal commercial distraction. This natural stillness supports deeper rest and nervous system regulation in a way most mainland retreats cannot replicate. Unlike many UK yoga retreats located near towns or busy coastlines, a yoga retreat on Sark Island offers true environmental silence and uninterrupted night skies.

​​

​

Do I need to be experienced in Yoga to join?

• No experience is required to join our yoga retreat on Sark Island. Our yoga retreat on Sark Island is suitable for mixed levels. Each session offers options and variations, so whether you are new to yoga or have an established practice, you will feel supported. The emphasis is on presence, breath and reconnection rather than performance. Monica’s teaching is supportive, inclusive, and adaptable - whether you're new to the practice or have been on the mat for years. This UK island yoga retreat focuses on depth and awareness rather than intensity.

​

How do I get to Sark Island?​​

• Guests typically travel to Guernsey by flight or ferry from the UK, then take the connecting ferry to Sark. The journey is straightforward and well signposted. Once on Sark, there are no cars, which is part of the island’s charm and stillness. Full travel guidance is provided after booking.

​​

Step 1: Travel to Guernsey

• Guernsey is the main gateway to Sark. There are direct flights to Guernsey from the UK and Europe including Aurigny, British Airways and Loganair. You may also choose to travel via ferry from the UK or France if you prefer a sea crossing. Many guests travelling to our Sark Island yoga retreat come via London to Guernsey.

​

Step 2: Ferry from Guernsey to Sark

• From Guernsey, a passenger ferry takes you across to Sark. The crossing takes approximately 40 min, passing islands on the horizon. The ferry crossing creates a natural transition from mainland pace to island rhythm before your wellness retreat even begins. Ferry times vary by day, and we will share recommended sailings once bookings are confirmed.

​​

Arrival on Sark

• Sark is car-free. On arrival, your luggage will be taken directly to your accommodation for you. Guests travel by a horse-and-carriage ride to the farmhouse. This unique arrival experience sets the tone for your yoga and wellness retreat in the Channel Islands.

​​

​Can I come solo?​

• Absolutely. Many guests come alone and often leave with lifelong friends. If you'd like to share a room, we’ll do our best to match you with another solo guest, though this can’t be guaranteed.​Our small group yoga retreat format makes Sark ideal for solo travellers seeking connection without overwhelm.

​​​​

Do I need to bring a yoga mat?

• Mats and props are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.​

​​

Are treatments included?

• Massage, Reiki and Breathwork add ons are available with our Soul team at an additional cost.​Optional treatments allow you to personalise your Sark wellness retreat experience.

​​

How many participants per retreat?

• Each Sark Island yoga retreat is limited to a maximum of 11 guests. We keep the group intentionally small to ensure intimacy, personal attention and a calm atmosphere. Small group size is central to the depth of this Channel Islands wellness retreat. 

​​

Do you cater to dietary requirements and allergies? 

• Yes, We ask all guests about dietary needs or allergies when onboarding, and our chef is happy to accommodate.​ All meals are vegetarian and designed to support your yoga and retreat experience.

​​

What level of fitness do I need to have to attend the retreat?

• A general level of fitness is helpful for enjoying our walk, yoga and time outdoors - but this is your retreat, so you can always take things at your own pace. This is a restorative yoga retreat, not a fitness bootcamp.

​​

What is the difference between the Spring and Autumn immersion?

• At their core, they hold the same intention - presence, connection, deep restoration, and a return to the self. The difference is the quality of the experience the island invites. May carries a sense of opening, freshness and simplicity. September is quieter and more settling, with a sense of integration. Both seasonal yoga retreats take place on Sark Island in the Channel Islands, offering the same small group format in different energetic seasons.

​​

What's included?

• Five nights accommodation in a beautiful historic farmhouse 

• Morning and evening yoga immersion with Monica, including asana, pranayama and meditation

• Three nourishing vegetarian meals each day, prepared by our private chef

• One complimentary 60-minute full body massage per guest (for May only)

• A guided night-sky session at the Sark Observatory

• Horse-drawn carriage arrival to your accommodation

• Time to rest, swim, walk, read, and explore the island’s cliffs and turquoise coves

• Guided walks and island activities, woven gently through the week

• Full use of the property’s indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gardens, quiet spaces, and yoga studio.

• All core elements of your yoga retreat in the Channel Islands are included in the retreat price.

​​

What's not included?

• Travel to and from Sark

• Airport transfers (can be arranged on request)

• Travel insurance (recommended for all participants)

• Additional treatments paid separately)​

​

Do I need Travel insurance?

• Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants obtain travel insurance.​

​

Book Your Place

• To book your space, please choose your room option below and complete the booking form.​

• A £300 deposit per person is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance will be due 45 days before the immersion.​​​

​

Once your deposit is received:

• Your place is confirmed

• You’ll receive a confirmation email

• Nadia will be in touch to support you with travel, arrival, and any questions

• From here, everything unfolds gently and with support.​​

​​

Shared Rooms​

• Many of our guests join on their own and choose to share a room as part of the retreat experience. Shared rooms are suitable for guests traveling solo or for friends attending together.

• We will do our best to thoughtfully match you with another guest of the same gender who is also looking to share. While we cannot guarantee a sharing match in advance, we will always keep you informed. If a suitable match is not possible, the single occupancy rate would apply.​

​

Booking with a friend?

• If you are traveling with a friend and would like to reserve a shared room together, please ensure that both deposits are paid at the time of booking so the room can be confirmed for you. 

• One person may pay on behalf of both guests if preferred - please include both names in the booking or payment reference.

​

Room availability

• Rooms marked as 'Booking in progress' are temporarily unavailable while an existing booking is being finalised.

• Rooms are marked 'Sold out' once bookings are fully booked and no longer available.

​

A note on support

• If you have questions before choosing your room, or need guidance at any stage, please contact Nadia at info@sarksoulretreats.com

• This is a small, human-led immersion. We’re here to help.

​

​