Octoba Yoga

Octoba Yoga -Forgive us the spelling, we couldn’t resist!

Welcome to Octoba Yoga at StolenTime, Saint Lucia

If you’ve ever thought, “I need a month to reset,” this is your moment. Octoba Yoga is a full-on 31-day wellness vibe at StolenTime—the all-inclusive, beachfront hideaway in Saint Lucia that knows about pressing pause on life’s chaos.

Every October, StolenTime leans into yoga, mindfulness, and feeling good. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just dabbled on a Lululemon mat in your living room while watching Yoga with Adriene, this is your space. Expect daily flows with ocean views, sunrise meditations, sound baths, and workshops designed to unfrazzle your nervous system.

And here’s the kicker: a lot of this stuff that would typically cost extra is entirely free during Octoba Yoga. We’re talking hundreds of dollars in added value, just because you came at the right time.

It’s all part of our year-round “Feature Months” at StolenTime—each month with its flavor (literally and metaphorically). March was diving. May is mindfulness. June gets you dancing. But in October? We stretch. We breathe. We nap like pros.

So if your soul is screaming for a break, or your body needs a solid reboot, Octoba Yoga is the answer. It’s your chance to tune out the noise, tune into yourself, and maybe even master that elusive crow pose while someone brings you a smoothie by the beach.

Come solo. Come with friends. Come as you are.

Your mat—and your peace of mind—are waiting.

Octoba Yoga – The Idea

For October, we’re turning up the chill and rolling out the mats—think oceanfront yoga flows, guided meditation, sound baths, breathwork sessions, and more. Why? Well, because we love yoga and the mindfulness that surrounds us here. Yoga happens all year round but during Octoba the focus on Yoga draws a set of people who are definitely on the same page.

What’s on the menu?

  • October Yoga Program 2025:

    • Daily Yoga Practices (valued at US$175 per session):
      Enjoy lessons throughout the day, featuring Hatha, Ashtanga, Shanthi, and Katti yoga to suit all skill levels and goals.
    • Specialised Workshops (valued at US$500)
      Participate in weekly yoga and mental well-being workshops hosted by expert guest presenters, focusing on mindfulness, stress management, and personal growth.
    • Daily Intention Setting Ceremonies:
      Start each day with purpose and mindfulness, guided by intention-setting rituals to ground your energy and focus.
    • Tai Chi & Meditation:
      Find harmony in weekly Tai Chi and meditation classes, including beach location that blend movement with the soothing sounds of the ocean.
    • Discounts on Therapeutic Treatments:
      Enhance your retreat with wellness experiences tailored for yoga enthusiasts, such as deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic therapies, and sound baths.
    • Solos Theme Nights:
      Let loose with themed parties, from lively beach gatherings to exciting casino nights.
    • Mindful Menus & Living West Indies Teas:
      Savour the flavours of wellness with specially curated teas and dishes, crafted to nourish your body and soul and available at all dining outlets.

Your Octoba Yogi

Niedra Gabriel

29th September – 18th Otober 2025

With over four decades of experience, Niedra Gabriel has dedicated herself to the teaching of Pilates and Yoga, empowering students and teachers to develop a deeper,more creative understanding of their practice. Niedra’s extensive knowledge of the body and its movement potential is enriched by her background in diverse fields such as fascial release work, circus arts, dance, bodywork, nutrition, meditation, and the study of the mind. This interdisciplinary approach allows her to help clients with injuries, technical challenges and aging issues.

Lisa Thomasson

20th – 31st October

With over 20 years of experience in movement, health, and wellness, Lisa brings a unique blend of knowledge and expertise to every class. Formerly (and until very recently) a practising Chiropractor, she has an in-depth understanding of the body’s mechanics, which are integral to every posture and transition in a yoga/movement practice and which she uses to help her students move with more awareness, grace, and ease. Furthermore, her years as a Chiropractor combined with the knowledge gained during her first degree in Psychology have deepened her understanding of the powerful connection between mind and body, recognising how emotional well-being affects the physical body and vice versa.

Having once struggled with limited flexibility and stiffness herself following her earlier years as a full-time rower, she intimately understands the challenges of tightness within the body (and the many reasons for this: genetic, physical, emotional, neurological) and the freedom that comes with breaking through those barriers.

Lisa’s classes are designed to be fun, playful, and appropriately challenging. They include a sprinkling of light spirituality and undertones of life coaching, guiding students on a journey of physical, emotional, and mental growth.

Although predominantly known for her Vinyasa classes, in more recent years, Lisa has also found great love for Inside Flow(TM) – a wonderful blend of yoga, movement, and breath to music. Inside Flow invites you to embrace your body’s natural rhythm as you move through a sequence, usually to a song that you know, all on the rhythm of the breath and to the beat of the music. It’s hard not to leave an Inside Flow class without the ‘Inside Flow Glow’! She looks forward to sharing these movement styles and more with you at StolenTime, St Lucia.

Cheserae Scala and Eric Baumgartner

6th -17th October

Cheserae Scala and Dr. Eric Baumgartner are a husband-and-wife healing team who combine the wisdom of the ancient Eastern medicine traditions of yoga and Chinese medicine with the insights of Western functional and bio-terrain medicine to create a truly unique approach to holistic well-being. They are the co-founders of Alquimia Wellness in Ojai and are honored to be a part of the inspiring offerings at Stolen Time in Sta. Lucia.

Cheserae has a long history of competitive gymnastics, therapeutic movement and dance, holistic skincare and aesthetics, and natural product development. Since founding Alquimia, her focus has shifted to teaching yoga using the tools she gathered from Kundalini and Yin traditions. She has developed a style that targets the overworked, undernourished nervous system and offers a deep reset that is gentle and accessible to all body types. She also works as an end-of-life midwife, supporting families and training others to restore sacredness and dignity to the dying process.

Dr. Eric Baumgartner is trained as an Eastern medicine physician. He practices acupuncture and herbalism in tandem with integrative Functional Medicine to provide comprehensive whole-person care for his patients both in person and online around the world. He offers online educational programs on how to regenerate the Bioterrain of our bodies for lasting health and well-being in the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of our lives.

Cheserae and Eric are both facilitators of Pneuma Transpersonal Training and Pneuma Breathwork, which offers a space to experience the inherent connection that each human being has to their inner divine nature.

 

Along with the Octoba Yoga Programme, guests enjoy the full StolenTime all-inclusive experience.

Your private retreat for Octoba Yoga

A choice of Rooms with some designed for solo travelers, Verandah Suites,  Seaside Suites, Beach Cottages and Ocean Front rooms, beautifully appointed for discerning luxury minded guests. Amenities include:

  • Spacious Room Design
  • Air Conditioning
  • Nespresso Coffee Maker
  • Sleep Comfort Mattress
  • Entertainment docking station
  • Wi-Fi
  • Living West Indies Bathroom Amenities

Eat & Drink

Our Philosophy is to indulge the senses, not deprive them on the path to wellness. It’s a question of choice and balance.

  • There are 3 dining venues.
  • Does the food consist mostly of salads and vegetables? 100% No! There’s fine dining with a world-class cellar.
  • Thyme is a classic “old school” fine dining experience
  • Malabar Beach Club is a stylish, toes-in-the-sand venue, and sits at the water’s edge.
  • Every restaurant has a dedicated Vegan menu.

Be Well

Therapeutic Cares, Beauty, and Mindfulness are pillars of our holiday. Here’s a brief overview:

  • A Spa Treatment is included daily for each guest when you choose the Indulge in Wellness Package
  • Additional Holistic Treatment Menu * With significant discounts on selected treatments during Mindful May.
  • Ayurvedic Treatments
  • Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates
  • Mindfulness with Meditation, Sound Therapy, and “In the moment” experiences.
  • Arts and Crafts

Exercise

StolenTime has an extensive menu of Fitness classes and Sports. All our classes are delivered for all ages and abilities, from absolute beginner to advanced.

  • Group and One-on-One fitness training – Cardio-Vascular and Conditioning.
  • Aqua tone.
  • Running and Cycling.
  • Archery, Fencing, Golf and Tennis.
  • Watersports, Scuba Diving (PADI Certified).