At Insight Timer, we’re honoured to support teachers in sharing their transformative retreat experiences with our global community.
This document outlines the standards and guidelines that all retreat listings must meet before being published.
1. Listing Guidelines
These guidelines cover all aspects of your retreat listing, including venue expectations, imagery, pricing, topics, and required information.
Venue Requirements
To ensure a safe and high-quality retreat experience, all venues must meet the following standards:
Location
The venue must be appropriate for the type of retreat offered and provide a calm, safe, and supportive environment for yoga, meditation, or other well-being practices.
Accommodation
Guest rooms must be comfortable, clean, well-maintained, and meet basic amenity standards.
Facilities
Venues must include suitable spaces for all activities, such as yoga studios, meditation halls, breakout areas, and dining spaces, with accessible access where required.
Health & Safety
Venues must comply with local regulations regarding:
Cleanliness
Food safety
Fire safety
Emergency and evacuation procedures
Insurance
All venues must have their own liability insurance to adequately cover on-site activities and participant safety.
Event Type
All retreats listed on Insight Timer must be fully in-person events.
Image Requirements
Authentic, High-Resolution Images
Please provide real photographs representing your retreat, including:
Venue
Rooms
Meals
Activities
Nature or surroundings
Not Allowed
Stock photos
AI-generated images
Heavy filters
Text overlays, logos, collages, frames, timestamps
Edited or unnatural images
Image Specifications
Minimum size: 1200 × 1200 pixels
Max file size: 20 MB
Must look good when cropped to square, portrait, and landscape
No Nudity or Violence
Images must be uplifting and respectful. They must not depict:
Nudity or sexualised content
Violence or harmful behaviour
Retreat Topics & Professional Scope
All retreat themes must align with your training, accreditation, and professional scope of practice, and must follow Insight Timer’s community and content guidelines.
Teachers should only lead practices they are qualified to teach.
Topics Not Allowed
Retreats must not include or promote:
Sexual content in violation of guidelines
Political content
Suicide-related content
Discrimination or hate speech
Aggressive or explicit language
Mind-altering substances
Financial ventures or investment schemes
Transparency & Description
Provide clear and honest details about:
Venue
Daily schedule
Activities and sessions
Meals included
Accommodation type
Dates and times
Pricing and payment structure
What’s included / not included
Participant requirements
Transparent descriptions help build trust and improve conversions.
Pricing Requirements
Price Consistency
Your retreat price on Insight Timer must not be higher than your price on other platforms or your own website.
Minimum Price
One-day retreats: Minimum $100
Multi-day retreats: Minimum $200
If your retreat is priced below this, consider adding value (e.g., a coaching call, extra meals, materials, or one more day).
FAQs Section
A detailed FAQ section helps attendees feel confident and informed.
Consider including:
Is there free time?
What should participants bring?
How do guests reach the venue?
Are airport transfers or parking available?
Is the venue accessible for mobility needs?
Clear FAQs reduce uncertainty and increase bookings.
2. Quality Assurance & Review Process
Our team reviews every retreat listing to ensure it meets Insight Timer’s standards.
Review Timeline
The review may take up to 5 business days.
Quality Standards
We check for:
Complete and accurate information
Professional scope alignment
High-quality imagery
Safety and venue compliance
Clear and fair pricing
Overall user experience
Non-Compliance
Listings that do not follow guidelines will not be published until required updates are made.
Updating Your Listing
If anything changes, please contact retreats@insighttimer.com, and our team will update your listing promptly.