A Journey Held by Sea and Yoga

Every voyage has its own character, shaped by the people who step aboard. Last year, Patricia travelled from the US to join one of our Mindful Sailing & Wild Yoga trips. After returning home, she sent this reflection, shared here word for word, and it captures the spirit of that week in a way that still makes me smile:

“Dolphin, cat, cow, dog…these aren’t just yoga poses but some of the many animals you will see
on a Selkie yoga cruise. Puffins, sheep, seals and gulls aplenty can be found, but very few other
tourists, making this the kind of getaway made for communion with nature and one’s inner self.
The sailing is magnificent – whether one is an old salt or a newbie – with patient instruction
given by Captain Celia and First Mate Emma, who is also the leader of fabulous daily yoga
sessions both on board and ashore. Dropping anchor and paddle boarding or rowing to shore
each day provides opportunities to get in a run or a hike, take a dip in the ocean, shower in a
pristine visitor center, appreciate the beauty of the untouched island beaches, rocky coastlines
and verdant grazing lands.
And have I mentioned the food? Celia and Emma are absolutely fantastic cooks, tending to
every particular allergy or preference and providing meals better than those available in
expensive restaurants.
This isn’t a luxury cruise if one thinks of fancy state rooms or dress up nights with the captain.
Instead, the magnificence comes from the scenery, the early morning mist, the starry nights,
the mind/body connection fostered by the roll of the waves and the flow of breath in yoga, the
delicious grub and the inspiring presence of the two ladies leading the experience. A Selkie yoga
cruise is magical, a once in a lifetime trip!

Thinking About Joining a Yoga Sail?
If Patricia’s words stir something in you, scroll through our Selkie trips menu for the Mindful Sailing & Wild Yoga trip page and see what’s coming up next. Each voyage has its own rhythm, shaped by the weather, the wildlife, and the small group who come aboard ready to breathe, move, explore, and settle into life at sea.
If you feel the pull, have a look at the trips – you might find a week that feels just right