Responsible Travel Policy
We are partners with Responsible Travel,
a company that since 2001, has been
leading the way in sustainable travel and tourism.
Our Responsible Travel Practices:
Policy aims
To provide yoga retreats and teacher training that explore yoga, ahimsa (non-violence), mindfulness and wellbeing.
To serve plant-based food and, where practical, use fresh seasonal produce from suppliers in the Valencian Community.
To reduce unnecessary waste by recycling and by providing most retreat information electronically.
To encourage thoughtful use of water and electricity during our retreats.
To use local suppliers and services where practical.
To treat our guests, staff, suppliers and local community with respect, in keeping with the yama and niyama of yoga.
Our promise to support our community:
We value a positive relationship with the local community in Pego and the surrounding Valencian area.
Where practical, we use local suppliers and services and buy fresh produce from shops and suppliers in the Valencian Community.
We encourage guests to explore Pego, its cafés, restaurants, shops and surrounding countryside during their stay.
We aim to treat everyone we work with — guests, suppliers and local businesses — with respect, reflecting the principles of yama and niyama within yoga.
Steps we take to reduce waste and environmental impact:
We separate plastics, glass, paper and cardboard for recycling using the local recycling facilities, and provide recycling bins for guests to use during retreats.
We provide most retreat information electronically rather than printing brochures.
Where we do use printed materials, we try to choose FSC-certified or EU Ecolabel paper products where available.
We encourage guests to use water and electricity thoughtfully during their stay.
Where practical, we buy food locally and use fresh seasonal produce from suppliers in the Valencian Community.
We use plant-based meals throughout our retreats and teacher training courses.
We provide guests with information about local walking routes and public transport or shared travel options where practical.
Where possible, we choose household and hygiene products with recognised environmental certifications such as FSC or the EU Ecolabel.