THE TRAVEL YOGI
Arctic Greenland Yoga Adventure
Trip in One Word: Audacious
What You’ll Experience In Greenland’s Arctic
On this Greenland adventure, you’ll wonder at the untamed magnificence of this planet and her nature. Marvel as you speed past gigantic icebergs (or paddle over to one!), spot Arctic whales, birds and curious Arctic foxes, along with a unique breed of dog found only in Greenland and not allowed below the Arctic Circle (wildlife photographers welcome!). Go mussel hunting just off the shore (yes, in the water) for the freshest seafood dinner you’ve ever enjoyed and visit a Greenlandic ghost town where nature and wildlife have taken over. It’s hard to not be present when facing the magnificence of this wild place—come and witness the wonder of Earth and reaffirm all the reasons why this planet is worth fighting for.
How You’ll Experience the Greenland Arctic
With the world’s coziest and most luxurious seaside yurts at your disposal, you’ll venture into the wild the minute you step outdoors. Paddle board, boat, hike and explore the nearby Arctic village on this purposefully remote northern coastline. Try to capture the amazing blues of multi-story icebergs and listen to them calve from the comfort of your incredibly warm and comfy bed. You’ll stay fortified with fantastically delicious cuisine, from locally sourced Arctic seafood to wider Greenlandic specialties. You’ll make great friends and seal in all that Arctic brilliance with yoga and views that, we guarantee, you’ve never seen from your mat before. This Greenland adventure will have you reveling in the sheer beauty and expanse of this world and, maybe, taking your first polar plunge!
How You’ll Feel When You Return Home
You’ll return home in awe from this unparalleled Arctic adventure — it will be hard to convey the depth and wonder of this trip to your friends and family. Pictures won’t do Greenland justice, but we encourage your camera to try.
Adventure Details
Ilulissat
Saqqaq
The arctic
Upcoming Dates
Emily Devers
Emily Devers
Emily is a compassionate yoga instructor committed to guiding students on a journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being. Her yoga practice began long ago as supplemental stretching to marathon training. Realizing the yogic lifestyle was much more than “stretching”, Emily began to enjoy the benefits of the mind/body connection. The benefit of mindfulness enhanced her professional career of nearly 25 years in Nuclear Cardiology as well as raising two daughters. After practicing yoga for 15 years, Emily received her 200 hour training in 2019 through True Love Yoga in Kansas City, MO. Soon after, she retired from the hospital setting and received her 500 hour advanced training certificate with Jason Crandell of San Francisco. Emily holds certificates in Yoga for Golfers, Yoga for Cancer and Meditation/Restorative Yoga. In November 2023, Emily co-founded Easy Tiger Yoga in Parkville, MO. The studio offers vinyasa, hatha, restorative and yin classes, as well as teacher workshops and trainings.
With a health care background and a passion for mindfulness, Emily seamlessly blends physical postures with breath awareness and meditation techniques to create a nurturing and transformative yoga experience. Her classes emphasize self-acceptance, body awareness, and inner peace, empowering students to cultivate balance and harmony in their lives.
From medical missions in Romania and Africa to hiking adventures in Patagonia, Peru and Slovenia, if she hasn’t been there, it is on her list. The Travel Yogi is the perfect blend of her two favorite passions. Join Emily as you travel to awaken your body, calm your mind, and nourish your soul.
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What's Included
- Full Greenlandic Arctic safari week
- Professional Arctic guides and small group exploration
- Sea kayaking among the icebergs
- Sermermiut hike in Ilulissat and iceberg summit lunch
- Meet the ancient Greenlandic dogs – a unique breed found only in Greenland above the Arctic Circle
- Seabird spectacular sighting/viewing at the remote Bird Mountain
- Qullssat and Greenland’s ghost town past and traditional Greenlandic BBQ
- Whale watching & iceberg calving from boats and your front door(!)
- Mussel hunting and seafood foraging in coastal waters
- Swimming (for the brave) among the icebergs
- Arctic paddle boarding
- Hiking options (weather and skill dependent) to Akineq Mountain or Dyndvulkanen
- Hiking ‘Fox Mountain’ – a traditional breeding ground – to spy for Arctic foxes
- Polar plunge (for the not-so-faint-of-heart)
- Cultural visit and time in ancient, and modern, Saqqaq
- Morning vinyasa and/or evening yoga sessions in the Arctic
- Beer, wine and spirits with dinner
- All meals throughout the week
- Private boat transfers to/from Saqqaq
What's Not Included
- Airfare to Ilulissat, Greenland
- Additional excursions
- Premium alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
- Travel insurance (required)
- Gratuities
Accommodations
Arctic Greenland Adventure
This week’s Greenland adventure is leave-no-trace luxury. Each season the yurts, with in-room, private bathrooms, are built on the shore. This means when the season closes in September, the yurts are removed and the area remains pristine – an eco ethic that helps the community and leaves nature enjoyed and untouched. Living above the Arctic Circle means thick, warm duvets and bed heaters, portable heaters, private bathrooms with hot water showers and toilets and homey wilderness chic appointments. Sustainability in the Arctic and delicious Greenlandic cuisine are all part of your home away from home.
Itinerary
Greenland yoga retreat adventure schedules will vary and final itineraries will go out to the travel crew about a month prior to departure. Our schedule below gives you an overview of what a weeklong Greenland adventure will look like:
1
DAY ONE
- Arrive into Ilulissat and meet your guide
- Head into explore the bustling port town
- Ilulissat is a small, vibrant town with almost as many dogs as people
- The Greenlandic sled dog is raised for work and the adults aren’t for petting – but the puppies run around freely and love cuddles
- Just outside the town is the beautiful Icefjord Center for strolling and ice core viewing
- From the center you’ll stroll the wooden path to the ancient Dorset and Thule settlement of Sermermiut with stunning views out to the ice flows of Disko Bay
- Enjoy a picnic lunch watching the glaciers
- Head back into town and hop on the boat for the ride to Saqqaq
- Arrive at camp and enjoy a delicious welcome dinner
2
DAY TWO
- Rise and shine (the sun’s been up all night!) and stroll into town for morning yoga
- Head back to camp and get geared up for SUP-ing among the icebergs
- Get up close and personal with these amazing and ever-changing marvels
- You’ll SUP at a safe distance from the big guys and, if there’s a stable little iceberg available, you might get lucky enough for a photo-op on an iceberg
- Paddle back to shore and dig into a fun beachfront Greenlandic BBQ
- Gear up for an open air RIB ride to Bird Mountain
- Be sure to bring your cameras as this cliffside is full of Arctic birds and is a stunning sight (and sound)
- Boat back to camp, dodging icebergs, and tuck into a delicious dinner
- After dinner enjoy cocktails by the bonfire on the beach… nothing like sitting back and watching, and listening, to the icebergs calve and float by
3
DAY THREE
- Morning yoga in town followed by a full breakfast
- Hop on the boat and head towards Qullissat
- Wander this abandoned mining town from Greenland’s past and discover how their past informs their present. The town is also a haven for adorable little Arctic foxes
- Boat back to camp spying for whales
- Tuck into lunch back at camp
- Enjoy time this afternoon to breathe in and absorb where you are. Take off on a mini hike, stroll into town or enjoy an Arctic massage
- Head into town for evening yoga
- Each stroll into town will be an opportunity to play with the puppies. If you want to pet them all, you’ll want to leave a little early
- Enjoy dinner at camp and tuck into your heated bed for the night
4
DAY FOUR
- Head into town for morning yoga and back to camp for breakfast
- Today you’ll give your sea legs a break and explore the village and local culture
- Discover the Saqqaq, one of Greenland’s earliest people, and their culture’s legacy woven into modern Kalaallit (Greenlanders) life
- Learn about the history of Saqqaq and what daily life is like above the Arctic Circle
- Enjoy lunch back at camp
- Head back into town for some fun with the four-legged inhabitants of town
- Formally meet the unique Greenland sled dogs, and the pups, and learn their important role in the region’s culture
- Be welcomed into a local home for coffee and cake and a chance to hear stories, tell jokes and ask questions
- Stay in town for evening yoga then head back for dinner and a dessert tasting of Greenlandic coffee
5
DAY FIVE
- Morning yoga and breakfast
- This morning you’ll get suited up and learn how to forage the coastline
- Get in the water and learn how to collect mussels for lunch
- Warm up and learn how to look for edible plants and berries
- Enjoy this morning’s foraging efforts for lunch
- Hop in the RIB for an afternoon of whale watching
- Summer waters play host to Qipoqqaq (Humpacks), Tikaagullik (Minke) and Tikaagulliusaaq (Fin)
- Head back to camp for evening yoga
- Enjoy dinner and cocktails by the fire
6
DAY SIX
- Morning wake-up and hike ready yoga as you prepare for the morning’s hike
- Set out from camp into the quiet expanse of Saqqaq’s backcountry
- This easy hike to the lake allows you to take in the scenery, spy for wildlife and migratory birds paddling the lake
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at the lake
- Return to camp and take the afternoon to choose your own adventure: head out deep sea fishing, hike along the coastline, take an Arctic plunge(!) or relax and enjoy the quiet of nature
- Come together for dinner and cocktails before tucking in under the midnight sun
7
DAY SEVEN
- Morning yoga to wake up body and mind
- This morning you can take advantage of the opportunity to do what you want
- This last full day in the Arctic can find you paddling around the icebergs, hunting for sea urchins, replaying a favorite (another Arctic plunge, perhaps?) or a hike to take in the sights
- Today’s lunch might be the fresh caught fish from a deep sea fishing trip or the foraged sea urchins
- If you haven’t already, head into town and stroll the local store. Some of the nicest and warmest sweaters in Greenland are sold in these small shops for the locals who need to brave the outdoors all yearlong
- Enjoy a final farewell dinner together in the dining yurt and say goodbye to the new local friends you made over the course of the week
8
DAY EIGHT
- Breakfast, packing and goodbyes!
- After saying goodbye to Saqqaq and the quiet of the remote Arctic, you’ll hop on a boat for town
- Keep your eyes open en route for more whale sightings
- Boat by the Eqi and Torssukátak glaciers
- Arrive back into Ilulissat harbor and transfer up to the airport
- Fly out and enjoy your last glimpses of beautiful Greenland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Although this is a very remote location, the cuisine is delicious and dietary requests can be accommodated. Please let us know any and all requests at the time of booking.
Yes! Of course. Once you’re booked you’ll receive an email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so please purchase your travel insurance once you have deposited on this adventure.
