Yoga, Writing & Touring Retreat in Akureyri, Iceland

Dates: August 21-28, 2021
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Cost: $3250 Double Occupancy | $3660 Single Occupancy  

• 7 nights accommodations in Akureyri
• Transfers to and from the Akureyri airport
• Yoga and writing classes
• Breakfasts, Lunches and 5 group dinners in Akureyri
• Group excursions to Hrisey Island, the Myvatn geothermic area of Akureyri, horseback riding, whale watching, and Icelandic waterfalls.

• Airfare to Iceland
• Two dinners

Sample Schedule

After a delicious breakfast, we’ll get to work! Our daily yoga and writing workshops are made up of traditional  activities, as well as innovative exercises designed to open up our imaginations. Our afternoons will be spent touring through the stunning region. We’ll wind down each evening with a wonderful dinner. 

Under Jaclyn’s guidance, I found new direction for my writing and tackled topics that I haven’t been able to put down on paper until now. I shared my work and became part of a community of writers, whose feedback was invaluable to me. I dove into my fears and created new dreams for what I might do with my writing in the future. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. I’m already sad that it’s over.

– Katie Kindle

I now have the motivation and confidence to write and publish, which previously seemed more like a faraway fantasy. I learned that reality is what you create and build for yourself, not something you should wait for or leave for chance to decide.

– Nechama Winston

I appreciated meeting every woman in my group. We were all so different, coming from very different backgrounds and places, but we all shared our love of writing and traveling in common.

– Elayne Sanchez

I came out of it a different person than I went in…[Jaclyn] made us linger in our discomfort long enough to compel us to make a change. In fact, she had to relinquish control in order for it to be a catalyst. That’s a mark of a great teacher.

– Stephen Elliot

I finally remembered what I really need, and who I really am.

— Alex Pendleton

The trip did everything for me. Planned by the amazing team behind Pink Pangea, I can officially say the trip changed my life for the better. I not only practiced my writing in ways that expanded my passion and skill, but I also made friends of all different ages from all over the world that I now consider some of the greatest people I’ve ever met.

– Kathryn Cardin

I stumbled upon Pink Pangea’s writing retreat. I only had to read through the page once to know that this was the right time and the right opportunity to finally take that risk. I signed up in a heartbeat, and I am so glad that I did.

– Julianne Kanter

Brockell is a talented and intuitive teacher. She gives personal attention to her students at many levels of experience. She is knowledgeable, gentle, and truly committed to your growth and learning. She is one in a million.

— Sue Hamilton

The only reason I submitted an article and was accepted was because I went to the writing retreat and gained the confidence needed as a writer to think my writing was even good enough to submit to a major online publication.

— Shannon Whaley

Read more testimonials from Pink Pangea Retreats here.

Pink Pangea retreats bring together women of all ages who:

• Enjoy participating in yoga classes
• Want to gain new skills and tools that will improve their writing and publishing potential
• Are ready to sharpen their unique voice
• Love to explore new places
• Enjoy sharing their stories with other travelers
• First timers to Iceland, as well as frequent travelers

Jaclyn Mishal

Jaclyn Mishal is a co-founder of Pink Pangea. Since 2006, Jaclyn has worked in the travel industry, connecting thousands of individuals with international academic, volunteer, and internship opportunities. In addition to her work devoted to making the “gap year” mainstream, Jaclyn played an integral role in developing international service learning programs.

An entrepreneur, writing teacher and an inspirational public speaker, Jaclyn’s speciality is guiding people to express themselves fully. Her creative guided writing activities help even the most seasoned writers break out of their habits and expand their abilities. Jaclyn has led writing and Fearless Living workshops internationally in partnership with colleges and companies, including Google, Barnard College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Wellesley College, Wagner College, REI, Global Yoga Journeys and Hostelling International. According to Jaclyn, writing enables us to access parts of ourselves that we may have trouble expressing otherwise.

Jaclyn’s travels have taken her through the Middle East, Europe, North America, Central America, and Southeast Asia. She holds a B.S. from Binghamton University.

Jaclyn’s maternal grandmother survived the Holocaust and her paternal grandmother fled Baghdad, Iraq. To them, Jaclyn dedicates her work to providing a space for women to share their stories.

Brokell Briddle

She is deeply interested in yoga as a contemplative art and a tool for self growth and transformation. She has been leading retreats internationally with Global Yoga Journeys since 2014, and has guided past journeys in Costa Rica, Switzerland, and Greece. Brockell is looking very forward to the premier of this Icelandic adventure. For more information about Brockell, read more here.

Pink Pangea’s staff will provide all of the information and support that you need to make this experience exceptional.

Trip Resources

Before the retreat, Pink Pangea will send you details about arriving in and departing from Iceland; as well as packing information.

Check out some great articles featured on Pink Pangea about traveling to Iceland here:

Iceland Travel: 5 Things I Learned from My Travels

I’m new to Pink Pangea workshops. Will I fit in?

Absolutely! Jaclyn’s unique writing prompts and exercises benefit both new and experienced writers. The Pink Pangea community is encouraging, and all writers are welcome.

Brockell’s transformative yoga classes are open to all — beginners and daily practitioners as well. Everyone is welcome at the all of the scheduled activities, yet also has the freedom to choose the personal itinerary of their trip. There will be plenty of time for group and solo adventure, socializing, solitude, and rest.

How old are the women who attend the retreat? 

Women of all ages attend Pink Pangea retreats.

Where are we staying?

During the week, we’ll stay in private apartments, shared only to other participants in our retreat. Each apartment comes complete with geothermal jacuzzis. Photos of our beautiful accommodations are below.

Our classes each morning will be held in a private wellness center in Akureyri. The wellness center is complete with sauna, Jacuzzi, massage, yoga studio and a view of the local fjord and nearby mountain range.

To reserve your spot, fill out the registration form and submit a $250 deposit here.

If you have any questions about the retreat email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you.