Soleya
from Sol (sun) and Aleya (Hebrew/Arabic for uplift, ascending)
Soleya is born from Sol—the sun—and Aleya, a name rooted in the meanings of upliftment and ascension. Together, they form a sanctuary of light and transformation. Our yoga retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your inner radiance, awaken your true essence, and rise into your highest self. Just like sunlight, Soleya offers warmth, clarity, and nourishment—creating sacred spaces that feel like coming home to your own glow.
Hi, welcome to Soleya Retreats!
Soleya Retreats was born from our shared dream to create nourishing spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, nature, and a like-hearted community. A place to pause, breathe, and remember your light.
We are Elisa and Pauline – two friends, certified yoga teachers, sunshine lovers and free souls. In our yoga classes, we focus on strong vinyasa flows to awaken our inner light, while also ground and pause through slow flows & yin classes to release stuck emotions. We always try to cultivate positive energy and spread love – on and off the mat, to help you bring what you practice in class into your daily life.
And that's why Soleya Retreats was born.
Two friends with one shared love for yoga
About Us
Wholesome & Transformative
Eva W.
It is hard to put into words how wholesome this whole retreat was. Pauline and Elisa created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere through our stay. The yoga sessions were both, sometimes super challenging but also super relaxed and left me absolutely connected with my body and soul. The combination of yoga, meditation, breathwork, delicious food and meaningful conversations made the retreat super special! I am super grateful for this time of slowing down, recharg and finding balance again. Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful and transformative experience.
What our Retreat family is saying
Montenegro 2025
Linda S.
The yoga retreat in Montenegro was absolutely incredible! I loved being part of such a wonderful group of women, enjoying fantastic yoga sessions and delicious meals together. The teachers, Elisa and Pauline, are amazing, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. 10/10—highly recommend!
What our Retreat family is saying
Montenegro 2025
Heartwarming & Empowering
Thoughtful & Nourishing
Matthäa M.
I‘m very grateful for the retreat I joined with Pauline and Elisa in the beautiful Mahakala center in Montenegro. Both teachers did a great job in hosting the group, offering a thoughtfully curated programme with Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Sound and some outdoor activities which allowed me to fully unwind and dive into self-practice for the week.
What our Retreat family is saying
Montenegro 2025
Past Retreats
Montenegro, 26.09. - 01.10.2025
A journey of self-discovery where the Adriatic sea meets the Montenegrin mountains. A journey back to our true light & inner radiance.
Return to Radiance
