innerspace  retreats

More THAN A YOGA RETREAT

At Innerspace Retreats we create transformative and unique experiences. Hosted by Nicky Schraven, a dedicated yoga teacher (900hr YTT), traveller, rollerskater and baby waves surfer. Our retreats offer a unique blend of yoga, skating, surfing and cultural exploration. With all activities being optional.

Drawing inspiration from her 10+ years yoga practice, travelling around the world and the joy that rollerskating and surfing brings her. Nicky created Innerspace Retreats to provide a sanctuary where guests can focus on the healing and self-discovery aspects of yoga, while embracing the joyful spirit of skating and surfing.

Yoga has been life-changing for Nicky, but while diving deeper into personal growth and her healing journey she noticed the importance of play. This is why she started learning to rollerskate in her late twenties, and surfing in her thirties.

While traveling the world as a yoga teacher Nicky observed a need for a space that integrates the mindfulness of yoga with the playful energy of skating and surfing. This realization led to the creation of Innerspace Retreats, where guests can go on a journey of self-discovery, finding balance, joy and inner peace.

During Innerspace retreats Nicky creates an atmosphere of playfulness and mindfulness. An inclusive environment where you will connect with like-minded women from all over the world.

A space where Nicky, together with carefully selected other space holders, guide you to feel safe in your body. Helping you to a become a more calm and grounded version of yourself. A sanctuary to heal and dive deeper within, while also reminding you how much fun life can be.

Showing you that when you play and slow down, you’ll give your most authentic self permission to come out and find joy in life.

In choosing Innerspace Retreats you’’ll go on a journey that goes beyond the boundaries of a traditional yoga retreat, offering a holistic experience that celebrates the joy of life.

what to expect

  • YOGA

    In our yoga classes we will move mindfully, meditate and practice breathwork. Connecting your body, mind and breath will allow you to dive deeper into self-awareness, and will take your yoga practice beyond the physical aspect. This is where the magic really happens.

  • SKATE & surf

    Stepping out of your comfort zone, and nurturing your innerchild. Expect lots of moment of laughter while you are learning new skills. All levels (roller)skater and surfers are welcome. All our activities are optional. You don’t have to be a (roller)skater or surfer to be to enjoy our retreats.

  • CONNECTION

    Our retreats invite you to not only connect (back) to yourself, but also to like-minded souls, your innerchild, your body, your feelings, nature and the local culture. Our guests come as strangers, but leave as life-long friends.

  • ADVENTURE

    Being a traveller for 10+ years your host Nicky knows where to find the hidden gems in the country we visit. Think of kayaking through mangroves, meditating on an empty beach, rollerskating next to the beach. We will make sure you make life-long memories.

  • NATURE

    Nothing calms the mind as feeling a sandy beach under neath your feet, the ocean on your skin, the wind blowing through your hair, while the sun warms up your face. We believe in the healing energy of nature. This is why our venues are always closely connected to nature, and there are always activities included that will help you connect to nature.

  • PERSONAL GROWTH

    We believe yoga and personal development are going hand in hand. This is why our retreats always include workshops focused on personal development. Creating more self-awareness, self-trust, self-love and self-knowledge.

holistic yoga, skate, surf and cultural experiences to spark your innerjoy and reconnect to yourself

upcoming retreats

  • Sri lanka '25

    Join us for a second retreat in Sri Lanka from 5 till 11 March 2025. 7 days filled with yoga, slowing down, reconnecting to yourself, optional skating and surfing, tasty healthy food, white beaches, the jungle, and much more…

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  • Portugal '25

    Our next retreat from 10 - 15 June 2025 in Portugal is sold out! Sign up for the presale list for our next retreat to not miss out on a an experience filled with yoga, (roller)skating, surfing, nature, enjoying the moment, and diving deeper into self-awareness while calming the mind. Our Portugal retreat includes the most (roller)skating. There are rollerskate workshops, daily options to (roller)skate at different places, and there is the option to rent rollerskates.

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about your host

Hi I'm Nicky! 

A dreamer, wanderer (that isn't lost), embodied yoga teacher, rollerskater and baby surfer, hoping to bring more laughter and kindness into this world.

My mission is to guide you back to your most authentic self. That part of you that you might felt you lost in this journey called life. Being a Human Design projecter it comes naturally to me to see you as the unique and beautiful person you are, and helping you to see this in yourself too.

I create a safe space for you to embrace all your emotions, feel all your feelings, and release them.  Making you flow through life with more ease, and maybe even doing a little dance on the way! 

I'll guide you to balance your energies, and dive deeper into self-awareness. Finding magic in each day.

→ About Nicky her yoga journey

what our guests are saying

  • BEATRIZ - PORTUGAL '24

    ‘‘It was such a great experience! Nicky is kind, funny, and an amazing yoga instructor. She created a beautiful atmosphere and it was a super healing, warming and heart-melting experience!

    There was enough time to relax and connect with the other women, and different activities that were super fun, like rollerskating! I definitely recommend it to anyone that is looking for a wholesome experience.’’

  • LUCY - SRI LANKA '24

    ‘‘I attended an Innerspace retreat on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Even though I don’t skate or surf the retreat was perfect. The location was beautiful, surrounded by the jungle and nature which made it even more peaceful. I felt so relaxed and in touch with myself at this retreat. It included daily hatha practice, yin, a sound bath, journaling, and everything you could want to have a truly relaxing reset. Nicky made me feel so welcome and I would love to attend one of her retreats again in the future.’’

  • Maia - SRI LANKA '24

    ‘‘The Sri Lanka retreat was so life-changing. I will definitely be joining in the future to other retreats. Perfect balance between play and practice, and such beautiful people. Nicky is so good at making everyone feel like family, and packing up the day with wholesome activities but leaving space for rest, integration, and self-reflection. Loved my time there and would recommend these retreats anywhere.’’

  • Nanda - Sri LAnka '24

    ‘’My word to sum op the retreat is intuition. Although it was a retreat with set lessons: yoga in the morning, yoga in the evening, and some workshops in the afternoon. Nicky also stimulated us a lot to follow our intuition. And to really tune in with our body, and feel like ‘what do you need?’

    What do you need today, and give that to yourself. Everything is okay. If you want to follow a lesson, you follow the lessons. If you don’t want to follow the lessons, you take time for yourself.

    It was for me so beneficial and needed to connect to my intuition again.’’

  • Bea - Sri Lanka '24

    ‘‘This retreat in Sri Lanka was special. I’ve done retreats before, but the Innerspace retreat helped me so much to connect with me authentic self. It is not only a yoga, skate or surf retreat. It’s not a one topic retreat. It embeds multiple parts of life. I have goosebumps saying that, because it was so awaking for me. I rediscovered my true self, and I’m so happy.’’

  • Fabi - Sri Lanka '23

    ‘’Nicky, it was an honour meeting you. You inspired us to be a better human. We have been so lucky to have you as our yoga teacher during this retreat. You are such a beautiful human, and amazing teacher. Thank you for making the yoga classes accessible for me and my partner. You made us feel safe and comfortable. You knew how to challenge me, while I’m a yoga teacher myself. That Yin class was the best one we ever had, and solved some problems in my lower back I was unaware of.’’

  • Justine - Morocco '23

    ‘‘Practicing with Nicky for a week was such a healing experience. I went to her morning Hatha classes, as well evening Yin classes every day for a week and it changed my life. It makes me emotional to think about it. I was having problems with my lower back and hips before, as well I was feeling burned out. I went to see multiple physical professionals for my lower back and hips. Nothing seemed to help. After a few days of practicing with Nicky, my body feels so much better, as well my mind. I’m in such a great place now. I’m so grateful for this experience. Nicky is such an inspiration for me.’’

  • Alexandra - Morocco '23

    ‘‘Nicky has such a beautiful energy. I tried yoga a few times before, but always felt even more anxious after the classes. While I was going to the classes to feel mentally better. Nicky her classes made me fall in love with yoga. They relaxed me and calmed down my anxious mind. Her classes made my holiday. I’m still thinking about the classes. They made me realise how yoga can positively affect my life, and I need to practice more yoga.’’

why innerspace retreats?

Our retreats are designed and made with a lot of love by our founder Nicky. We aim to give you the best experience possible. Keeping our retreat groups small and having an intake process, we make sure that our retreats are personal and all our guests align with our values.

We are a small business, by choosing our retreats, we will help you on your journey to create your dream life. But you also support Nicky in her dream to help as many people possible to connect back to their most authentic selves, and accepting themselves for who they are.