Under the Sun Yoga Escape
gjipe beach, albania3-7 july 2026
YOGA ESCAPE
4 nights yoga & elemental bliss
with bianka duka, lot van rijen & neil roake
Yoga. Saltwater. Stars. Chaos. A four-night canyon-side micro-festival disguised as a yoga retreat.
WHY gjipe beach?
Gjipe Beach is a hidden cove on Albania’s wild Ionian coast — a place you can only reach on foot or by boat, and the kind of place that does half the healing for you. For four nights we take over this remote canyon and turn it into an Under The Sun playground: yoga by sunrise, swims in turquoise water, slow meals under the stars, and more barefoot freedom than your regular life knows what to do with.
this is under the sun unplugged
– raw, simple, and full of feeling. Expect pre-pitched tents, shared bathrooms, cold showers, warm sea, strong sun, and cliff walls that make everything else in your life feel smaller in the best way.
Days are unstructured and deliciously slow: wake up in your tent, wander onto the beach, swim, stretch, explore sea caves, nap in the shade, or kayak along the coastline. Evenings are for gentle movement, firelight moments, and dinners cooked by the local beach shack. It’s not luxury. It’s presence. It’s connection. It’s freedom.
your TEACHER – bianka duka
Bianka teaches the way Gjipe feels — warm, honest, intuitive, and full of emotion. Expect embodied flows, grounding breathwork, sunrise dips, cacao moments, and movement that meets you exactly where you are. No levels. No pressure. Just the kind of yoga that softens the edges and opens everything else.
your HOST – NEIL ROAKE – Founder of under the sun
Neil builds experiences around people, movement, and meals that turn into stories. From island retreats to cliffside yoga festivals, his approach is simple: bring good humans together in beautiful places and let the sun do the rest. Gjipe Beach is his favourite kind of chaos — wild, raw, full of heart — and he’s there to guide the flow, hold the space, and make the whole journey unforgettable.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Sunrise swims in warm Ionian water
• Morning + evening yoga on the cliff deck
• Sea cave explorations, hikes, and kayak missions
• Long-table dinners cooked on the beach
• Slow afternoons drifting between naps + swims
• A 20-minute canyon walk to reach the beach
• Zero signal, infinite stars
• Real camping: tents, mats, pillows, cold showers
• A community of good humans who show up fully
This is not luxury. This is not curated.
This is Under The Sun.
ACCOMMODATION
You’ll be staying right on the beach in pre-pitched tents, shaded by trees and cliffs.
Each tent includes mats, bedding, and pillows. Facilities are basic: cold-water showers, compost loos, and simple wash stations. Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
If you like five-star hotels, this isn’t for you.
If you like sleeping close to the sea and waking up with the sun already on your face — you’re in the right place.
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into: Tirana (Albania) or Corfu (Greece)
From Tirana: 4.5–5 hour drive along the mountains & coast.
From Corfu: Ferry to Sarandë → 2.5 hour drive to Gjipe.
Final Approach:Last 20 minutes are on foot — a rocky path with epic sea views. Your luggage can be transported separately.
Getting there is half the story.
Who is this retreat for?
People who want to feel everything.
People who like saltwater over spreadsheets.
People who choose nature over noise.
People who want movement, connection, community.
People who enjoy a little bit of wild.
WHO THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR
Anyone uncomfortable with cold showers, tents, shared bathrooms, walking, heat, wind, sand, or being offline.
Anyone looking for luxury, spa settings, or curated calm.
This one asks for your whole self.
In return, it gives you back more than you expect.
WHAT TO BRING
Yoga mat, swimsuit, torch/headlamp, towel, loose clothing, reusable water bottle, small cash for lunch + drinks, good walking shoes, light sweater, sunscreen, sarong, book, curiosity, open mind.
READY TO JOIN US UNDER THE SUN?
Spaces are limited. This retreat fills fast.
Moments Under The Sun
2025 Season
Why escape with us?
Because we believe that disconnection is a superpower.
Because music sounds better when your feet are in the sand.
Because movement, nature, and real human connection don’t need five stars.
This is definately not a luxury escape. It’s a heart reset.
PRICING
Rates include 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners
8 yoga sessions,
basic 2 person tents, linen and pillows.
Single Occupancy
SINGLE OCCUPANCY with communal ablutions.
€495 per person
Early bird €450
Double Occupancy
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY with communal ablutions.
€425 per person
Early bird €350
Group of 4
2 TENTS placed together FOR 4 GUESTS with communal ablutions.
€1500 FOR 4 GUESTS
Early bird €1300 (€325 each)