Ashtanga Retreat in Tenerife, 2026
ASHTANGA RETREAT IN TENERIFE
AT PURPLE VALLEY YOGA
SATURDAY FEB 21 – SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2026
A Practical Look at Ashtanga
This retreat is a practical look at how Ashtanga yoga fits into the broader tradition of hatha yoga, group discussion and debate will be encouraged.
Adam is known for his excellent technical knowledge of the postures so you are more informed of what you can be doing in each asana to help keep injury free and maintain progression through the sequences. He presents a clear ‘line in the sand’ of how to obtain the essence of a posture for your body so you can experience the deeper transformational benefits that yoga truly aims for.
Adam is non-dogmatic and won’t hold you back unnecessarily. It’s OK if you need practice sheets for the Mysore classes, props or to modify asanas to suit your own needs and Adam will help with this. For your benefit that of the group we ask that have memorised the sequence of the sun salutations and first few standing asanas before arriving and stick to the Ashtanga sequences .
All physical levels and ages are welcome on this retreat, we are known for being a friendly group without cliques, hierarchy or favourites. The sessions in this retreat are progressive and it’s best done as a whole, but can also be taken as a week, in which case, try to make it the first week.
Mornings will focus on self-practice classes and asana workshops, and we will meet again in the afternoons for some breathwork, meditation and discussions.
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Venue
Purple Valley Tenerife is one of most special retreat centres we've been to. Built by hand over years starting in the 1970s by a Greek architect it is beyond charming. The shala itself has a magical energy and is a lovely place to practice and learn.
The houses and rooms are all totally unique, rustic and simple and close to nature. The view of the palm trees and mountains from the terrace is most enchanting. Meals are vegetarian, generous and shared over laughs while we bond together from all different backgrounds and experiences.
The sea is a 15 minute walk and there is more to explore on Tenerife than you might imagine. The nature is stunning and people have fallen in love with the place returning year after year.
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About Adam
Adam has been a yoga practitioner since 1999 and has taught Ashtanga yoga internationally for over twenty years. His style is open, non-dogmatic and eclectic while remaining rooted in an appreciation of the benefits of the method of Ashtanga as he learnt it in Mysore, India. In 2012 he completed the Advanced A sequence with Sharath who granted him authorization to teach.
Adam meets all students where they are, hopefully, with humour, kindness and inspiration, holding a safe and supportive space for personal enquiry. Equally at home teaching all levels, he gives all students attention and interest. He is democratic in his approach and kind and believes that the practice should not feel like a test. Coming from an academic background in philosophy and a professional one as a chef, he is knowledgeable, practical, and relatable in his approach. Many consider him humorous too.
Adam and his wife Theresa run the online yoga platform Keen on Yoga and he hosts the Keen on Yoga Podcast interviewing many of the world’s most renowned Ashtanga teachers and philosophical academics.
Instagram: @adam_keen_ashtanga & @keen_on_yoga
