4 DAY, Reconnect & Recharge retreat For Gay Men, By Gay Men MASPALOMAS
4 DAY, Reconnect & Recharge retreat For Gay Men, By Gay Men MASPALOMAS
Barranco de la Data 29, GC-504, Ayagaures. Gran Canaria
Up to 24 in group
April 20 - 24, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- What can you expect?
- CONSCIOUS CONSENT
- Learn how to confidently navigate boundaries
- and practice giving and receiving a wholehearted “Yes” or “No.”
- MOVEMENT & MEDITATION
- Morning yoga and qigong sessions energize your body and mind, blending flowing sequences with playful, martial-arts-inspired movements. Evening sessions bring quiet reflection and meditative practices to ground your energy, leaving you balanced and renewed.
- GROUP COACHING
- & SHARING SESSIONS
- Morning coaching dives into personal growth and strategies for navigating relationships and the complexities of gay life. Evening sessions shift inward, offering space for journaling, reflection, and quiet personal insights.
- EVENING FEASTS & BRUNCH
- Evenings come alive under the stars with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dinners, offering a chance to connect deeply with others. Each morning, recharge with fresh, travel-inspired vegetarian brunches by Neil Roake, bringing bold flavors and energy to your day.
- Optional Extras
- Take your retreat to the next level with energizing mountain hikes, hands-on cooking classes to spark creativity, and private meditation sessions to deepen your mindfulness practice.
- Extras
- FULL-BODY OIL MASSAGE WITH JOO
- (€100 for 90 minutes)
- Experience a deeply restorative massage incorporating energy line pressure and optional full-body contact (with consent), leaving you refreshed and revitalized.
- 1-TO-1 COACHING WITH ED
- (€75/hour)
- Work privately with Ed to explore personal challenges, gain clarity, and build tools for deeper connection and fulfillment. These confidential sessions are tailored to you.
About this Retreat
Ed Bell
host
Ed Bell is a certified dating and relationship coach specializing in helping gay and bi men build meaningful connections in their lives. As the creator of Better Gay Dating, Ed has guided countless men toward finding love, building community, and strengthening relationships.
Under his pen name Max Thomas, Ed is also the author of Boys Who Like Boys, a heartfelt exploration of navigating love and relationships in the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond coaching, Ed wears many creative hats as a writer, musician, and entrepreneur, bringing a uniquely empathetic and dynamic perspective to his work.
Joo Teoh
host
For over 15 years, Joo Teoh has been guiding individuals toward deeper connection and balance through yoga, qigong, and meditation. In 2015, he left the corporate world behind to immerse himself in holistic living, settling in Normandy, France, where he now hosts transformative retreats for individuals and couples.
Joo’s teaching weaves together hatha yoga, qigong, and somatic experiencing, with a sharp focus on breathwork as the gateway to presence and healing. As a healer, he incorporates acupuncture, massage, Somatic EMDR, and neo-tantric practices to help his clients find emotional release and renewed vitality. Joo is also the author of Qigong in the Practice and Teaching of Yoga, a guide for integrating the power of qigong into yoga practices.
Details of this retreat
True connection begins within. Over four transformative days, you’ll unlock tools to cultivate presence, build self-awareness, and align with your personal needs—all while sharing meaningful experiences with other like-hearted gay men.
Meet Others, Meet Yourself
Rediscover yourself and reignite your energy at Reconnect & Recharge, a transformative retreat crafted specifically for gay men. Guided by Joo Teoh (jooteoh.com), a master of yoga, qigong, and meditation, and Ed Bell (bettergaydating.com), an expert relationship coach and author of Boys Who Like Boys, this 4-day retreat offers a chance to explore relationships, deepen self-awareness, and refresh your outlook on life.
This is more than a retreat—it’s an energy-charged experience filled with movement, reflection, connection, and fun, designed to leave you recharged and ready to thrive.
What’s Included
• Daily Yoga & Qigong Sessions: Morning and evening practices to ground, energize, and uplift—all levels welcome.
• Group Coaching & Sharing: Navigate the complexities of relationships and gay life with expert guidance from Ed Bell.
• Evening Meals Under the Stars: Connect over vibrant Mediterranean feasts in a magical outdoor setting.
• Travel-Inspired Brunches by Neil Roake: Start your day with bold, fresh, vegetarian flavors designed to nourish and energize.
• Optional Adventures: Mountain hikes, hands-on cooking classes, private coaching sessions, and calming meditations to customize your experience.
When & Where
Dates: 4 Days, 4 Nights
Easter Weekend: Sunday, 20 April – Thursday, 24 April 2025
Location: Casa Agama, Gran Canaria
Pricing
Shared Accommodation: €795 per person
Private Room: €895 per person
Early Bird Offer: Save €100 when you book by 31 February 2025
Price Includes:
4 breakfasts and dinners (with sangria!), daily yoga and meditation, and eight group coaching/sharing sessions.
Meet Others, Meet Yourself
True connection begins within. Over four transformative days, you’ll unlock tools to cultivate presence, build self-awareness, and align with your personal needs—all while sharing meaningful experiences with other like-hearted gay men.
What to Expect
Conscious Consent:
Learn how to confidently navigate boundaries and practice giving and receiving a wholehearted “Yes” or “No.”
Movement & Meditation:
Morning yoga and qigong sessions energize your body and mind, blending flowing sequences with playful, martial-arts-inspired movements. Evening sessions bring quiet reflection and meditative practices to ground your energy, leaving you balanced and renewed.
Group Coaching & Sharing Sessions:
Morning coaching dives into personal growth and strategies for navigating relationships and the complexities of gay life. Evening sessions shift inward, offering space for journaling, reflection, and quiet personal insights.
Evening Feasts & Brunch Delights:
Evenings come alive under the stars with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dinners, offering a chance to connect deeply with others. Each morning, recharge with fresh, travel-inspired vegetarian brunches by Neil Roake, bringing bold flavors and energy to your day.
Optional Adventures:
Take your retreat to the next level with energizing mountain hikes, hands-on cooking classes to spark creativity, and private meditation sessions to deepen your mindfulness practice.
Extras
Full-Body Oil Massage with Joo (€100 for 90 minutes):
Experience a deeply restorative massage incorporating energy line pressure and optional full-body contact (with consent), leaving you refreshed and revitalized.
1-to-1 Coaching with Ed (€75/hour):
Work privately with Ed to explore personal challenges, gain clarity, and build tools for deeper connection and fulfillment. These confidential sessions are tailored to you.
Why Reconnect & Recharge?
This retreat is your chance to reset, realign, and reignite your passion for life. Through a dynamic mix of movement, reflection, and connection, you’ll walk away feeling recharged, inspired, and eq
Meet Others, Meet Yourself
Rediscover yourself and reignite your energy at Reconnect & Recharge, a transformative retreat crafted specifically for gay men. Guided by Joo Teoh (jooteoh.com), a master of yoga, qigong, and meditation, and Ed Bell (bettergaydating.com), an expert relationship coach and author of Boys Who Like Boys, this 4-day retreat offers a chance to explore relationships, deepen self-awareness, and refresh your outlook on life.
This is more than a retreat—it’s an energy-charged experience filled with movement, reflection, connection, and fun, designed to leave you recharged and ready to thrive.
What’s Included
• Daily Yoga & Qigong Sessions: Morning and evening practices to ground, energize, and uplift—all levels welcome.
• Group Coaching & Sharing: Navigate the complexities of relationships and gay life with expert guidance from Ed Bell.
• Evening Meals Under the Stars: Connect over vibrant Mediterranean feasts in a magical outdoor setting.
• Travel-Inspired Brunches by Neil Roake: Start your day with bold, fresh, vegetarian flavors designed to nourish and energize.
• Optional Adventures: Mountain hikes, hands-on cooking classes, private coaching sessions, and calming meditations to customize your experience.
When & Where
Dates: 4 Days, 4 Nights
Easter Weekend: Sunday, 20 April – Thursday, 24 April 2025
Location: Casa Agama, Gran Canaria
Pricing
Shared Accommodation: €795 per person
Private Room: €895 per person
Early Bird Offer: Save €100 when you book by 31 February 2025
Price Includes:
4 breakfasts and dinners (with sangria!), daily yoga and meditation, and eight group coaching/sharing sessions.
Meet Others, Meet Yourself
True connection begins within. Over four transformative days, you’ll unlock tools to cultivate presence, build self-awareness, and align with your personal needs—all while sharing meaningful experiences with other like-hearted gay men.
What to Expect
Conscious Consent:
Learn how to confidently navigate boundaries and practice giving and receiving a wholehearted “Yes” or “No.”
Movement & Meditation:
Morning yoga and qigong sessions energize your body and mind, blending flowing sequences with playful, martial-arts-inspired movements. Evening sessions bring quiet reflection and meditative practices to ground your energy, leaving you balanced and renewed.
Group Coaching & Sharing Sessions:
Morning coaching dives into personal growth and strategies for navigating relationships and the complexities of gay life. Evening sessions shift inward, offering space for journaling, reflection, and quiet personal insights.
Evening Feasts & Brunch Delights:
Evenings come alive under the stars with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dinners, offering a chance to connect deeply with others. Each morning, recharge with fresh, travel-inspired vegetarian brunches by Neil Roake, bringing bold flavors and energy to your day.
Optional Adventures:
Take your retreat to the next level with energizing mountain hikes, hands-on cooking classes to spark creativity, and private meditation sessions to deepen your mindfulness practice.
Extras
Full-Body Oil Massage with Joo (€100 for 90 minutes):
Experience a deeply restorative massage incorporating energy line pressure and optional full-body contact (with consent), leaving you refreshed and revitalized.
1-to-1 Coaching with Ed (€75/hour):
Work privately with Ed to explore personal challenges, gain clarity, and build tools for deeper connection and fulfillment. These confidential sessions are tailored to you.
Why Reconnect & Recharge?
This retreat is your chance to reset, realign, and reignite your passion for life. Through a dynamic mix of movement, reflection, and connection, you’ll walk away feeling recharged, inspired, and eq
Schedule
Daily Finca Agenda
YOGA AND QIGONG WITH JOO (8 - 9:15 AM)
Morning yoga and qigong sessions energize your body and mind,
blending flowing sequences with playful, martial-arts-inspired movements.
BREAKFAST 9:15 -10:15 AM
Join us in the UNDER THE SUN kitchen from 9am
Something baked, something sweet, something savoury, something spicy.
COFFEE, TEA, JUICE
CONNECTION SESSIONS WITH ED 10:15 -12 PM
DAY AT LEISURE with OPTIONAL DAILY ACTIVITIES
Soak up the sun. Order an in-house massage in our private massage cabin.
Browse our library. Explore the island. This is your retreat. You do you.
OPTIONAL ORGANISED HIKES INTO THE MOUNTAINS OR COOKING CLASSES AVAILABLE
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
FULL-BODY OIL MASSAGE WITH JOO (€100 FOR 90 MINUTES):
1-TO-1 COACHING WITH ED (€75/HOUR)
REFLECTION SESSIONS WITH ED 5 -6 PM
MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION WITH JOO 6-7 PM
Evening sessions bring quiet reflection and meditative practices to ground
your energy, leaving you balanced and renewed.
SANGRIA APERITIVO 7PM
Meet at the Castaway kitchen and charge your glasses with complimentary Sangria.
DINNER 7:30PM
Take your seats and join your tribe for a long slow celebratory dinner.
EVENING AT LEISURE
You will be able to get a taxi back to the finca from this taxi rank all through the night.
Average taxi price €18-20. Share the ride with some mates.
Don’t forget your gate remote to get back into the finca
YOGA AND QIGONG WITH JOO (8 - 9:15 AM)
Morning yoga and qigong sessions energize your body and mind,
blending flowing sequences with playful, martial-arts-inspired movements.
BREAKFAST 9:15 -10:15 AM
Join us in the UNDER THE SUN kitchen from 9am
Something baked, something sweet, something savoury, something spicy.
COFFEE, TEA, JUICE
CONNECTION SESSIONS WITH ED 10:15 -12 PM
DAY AT LEISURE with OPTIONAL DAILY ACTIVITIES
Soak up the sun. Order an in-house massage in our private massage cabin.
Browse our library. Explore the island. This is your retreat. You do you.
OPTIONAL ORGANISED HIKES INTO THE MOUNTAINS OR COOKING CLASSES AVAILABLE
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
FULL-BODY OIL MASSAGE WITH JOO (€100 FOR 90 MINUTES):
1-TO-1 COACHING WITH ED (€75/HOUR)
REFLECTION SESSIONS WITH ED 5 -6 PM
MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION WITH JOO 6-7 PM
Evening sessions bring quiet reflection and meditative practices to ground
your energy, leaving you balanced and renewed.
SANGRIA APERITIVO 7PM
Meet at the Castaway kitchen and charge your glasses with complimentary Sangria.
DINNER 7:30PM
Take your seats and join your tribe for a long slow celebratory dinner.
EVENING AT LEISURE
You will be able to get a taxi back to the finca from this taxi rank all through the night.
Average taxi price €18-20. Share the ride with some mates.
Don’t forget your gate remote to get back into the finca
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
UNDER THE SUN - Yoga and Beach Retreats, Barranco de la Data 29, GC-504, Ayagaures. Gran Canaria
Directions
Directions from Las Palmas Airport (LPA) to Barranco de la Data 29, GC-504, Ayagaures, Gran Canaria
🚗 By Car (Fastest Route – Approx. 35-40 minutes, 44 km)
1. Exit the airport and take the GC-1 highway heading south (Sur) towards Maspalomas.
2. Continue on GC-1 for approximately 30 km, passing Arinaga and Vecindario.
3. Take exit 46 toward GC-500 / Maspalomas / Parque Sur.
4. At the roundabout, follow signs for GC-503 toward Ayagaures.
5. Turn right onto GC-504 and follow the road into Barranco de la Data.
6. Continue along GC-504 for about 5 km, following the signs for Ayagaures.
7. Arrive at Barranco de la Data 29.
🚕 By Taxi
• A taxi from Las Palmas Airport to Ayagaures costs approximately €50-€70.
• Available outside the airport 24/7.
🚌 By Public Transport (Approx. 1.5 - 2 hours)
1. Take Bus 66 or 90 from Las Palmas Airport to Maspalomas Bus Station (€5-€6).
2. From Maspalomas, take Bus 45 towards Ayagaures.
3. Get off at Barranco de la Data stop.
4. Walk to Barranco de la Data 29 (depending on final location, may need a short taxi ride).
Google Maps Directions
🚗 By Car (Fastest Route – Approx. 35-40 minutes, 44 km)
1. Exit the airport and take the GC-1 highway heading south (Sur) towards Maspalomas.
2. Continue on GC-1 for approximately 30 km, passing Arinaga and Vecindario.
3. Take exit 46 toward GC-500 / Maspalomas / Parque Sur.
4. At the roundabout, follow signs for GC-503 toward Ayagaures.
5. Turn right onto GC-504 and follow the road into Barranco de la Data.
6. Continue along GC-504 for about 5 km, following the signs for Ayagaures.
7. Arrive at Barranco de la Data 29.
🚕 By Taxi
• A taxi from Las Palmas Airport to Ayagaures costs approximately €50-€70.
• Available outside the airport 24/7.
🚌 By Public Transport (Approx. 1.5 - 2 hours)
1. Take Bus 66 or 90 from Las Palmas Airport to Maspalomas Bus Station (€5-€6).
2. From Maspalomas, take Bus 45 towards Ayagaures.
3. Get off at Barranco de la Data stop.
4. Walk to Barranco de la Data 29 (depending on final location, may need a short taxi ride).
Google Maps Directions
Accommodation
Situated 11km from the bustling tourist zone of Maspalomas and the world-famous Maspalomas Dunes, this modern Spanish finca houses 13 bedrooms, all with super king-size beds and dedicated bathrooms (some en-suite).
Single occupancy Ideal for solo travelers requiring maximum privacy. SINGLE BED with your own dedicated bathroom.
Double occupancy en-suite SUPER KING BED with your own en-suite bathroom.
Double occupancy SUPER KING BED with your own dedicated bathroom down the corridor.
Group Occupancy Cheapest option if you don’t mind to share your room and bed. These are the most spacious rooms, with two super king-sized beds, comfortably sleeping up to four men. Ideal option for two couples or 3 -4 close friends. 2 x SUPER KING BEDS Private bathroom: en-suite.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
About THE FINCA: Your sanctuary in the Sun. The enormous garden allows for contemplative walking, and the 100m2 yoga studio has great views of the mountainous terrain. Aya House’s ethos is to offer an affordable, relaxed, non-judgmental, inclusive, and sociable environment.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Neil Roake will be your personal retreat chef.
Cooking delicious vegetarian meals inspired by his latest book, Castaway, Neil draws from a variety of island cuisines. His menu features Spanish Canary
What's Included
- Daily Yoga & Qigong Sessions
- Morning and evening practices to ground, energize, and uplift—all levels welcome.
- Group Coaching & Sharing: Navigate the complexities of relationships and gay life with expert guidance from Ed Bell.
- Evening Meals Under the Stars: Connect over vibrant Mediterranean feasts in a magical outdoor setting.
- Travel-Inspired Brunches by Neil Roake: Start your day with bold, fresh, vegetarian flavors designed to nourish and energize.
- Optional Adventures: Mountain hikes, hands-on cooking classes, private coaching sessions, and calming meditations to customize your experience.
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Lunch
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