At Insight Timer, we're excited to support our Teachers in promoting their transformative in-person, multi-day retreat experiences to our community.
This document details the standards and guidelines that teachers, venues, and listings must meet to be published on our platform.
We recognize the value of having a range of choices and want to reassure you that we will introduce more varied options in the future.
Teacher Requirements
Experience: Teachers should be able to provide evidence of successfully hosting a multi-day retreat in the past, showing they have the skills and experience to lead and host their retreats.
Accreditation: Teachers must provide the relevant accreditations for the type of retreat they are running, such as yoga or meditation certifications from reputable organizations. These accreditation documents should be uploaded to the "Teacher Profile" section within the teacher dashboard for verification.
In-person: Retreats should provide a fully in-person experience. Hybrid retreats that include an online component are not permitted at this time.
Best price guarantee: The retreat price listed on Insight Timer must not be higher than the price offered on any other website.
Venue Requirements
Location: The venue must be suitable for the type of retreat being offered, providing a safe, serene, and appropriate environment for either yoga, meditation, or other well-being practices.
Accommodation: Rooms should be comfortable and private and meet basic amenity standards.
Facilities: Appropriate spaces for retreat activities, including yoga studios, meditation halls, and dining areas that provide accessible access as required.
Health and Safety: Compliance with local health and safety regulations, including cleanliness, food safety, and emergency procedures.
Listing Guidelines
Type of Event
The retreat should be a multi-day, fully in-person event.
Image Requirements & Guidelines
Please provide authentic and high-resolution photographs that reflect and showcase your retreat, including the venue, accommodations, meals, and activities. Authentic imagery helps to create a transparent and inviting preview of the experience you're offering, building trust with potential attendees.
Please refrain from using stock, royalty free or AI-generated images.
Image size
Your retreat listing’s accompanying images must be in high resolution (not blurry), at least 1200x1200 pixels, and have a maximum file size of 20 MB. Images must look good when cropped into square, landscape, and portrait. If you experience issues with your image size, you can use this tool to resize it.
No filters, text of overlays
We do not allow heavily edited images. Please avoid using unnatural-looking filters, black & white photos, or images with all-black or all-white backgrounds. Aim for natural lighting and colors that reflect the real experience of your retreat.
Images must also be free of any added elements such as logos, text, frames, or collages. This includes graphics, clipart, timestamps, lettering, and visible writing or numbers.
No depiction of violence or nudity
Images should be uplifting and inspirational. They must not be sexually suggestive or contain any form of nudity, whether implicit or explicit. Additionally, images cannot depict violence.
If the image(s) submitted for your retreat do not adhere to our requirements, we reserve the right to request changes or temporarily withhold the retreat listing until these standards are met.
Topics
We kindly ask you to make sure the themes you will be covering are aligned with your expertise and in harmony with our community and content guidelines. Please avoid topics that may involve sexual content not aligned with our guidelines, divisive political issues, suicide, any form of discrimination, or unnecessary explicit language. We also ask that your retreats not include or promote the use of mind-altering substances or financial ventures. Thank you for helping us cultivate a safe and welcoming space for personal and collective transformation.
Transparency
When listing your retreat, it's important to provide a clear and comprehensive description that includes accurate details about the venue, program, sessions, accommodations, meals, and atmosphere. Be transparent about participants' requirements and what they can expect in terms of activities, dates, schedules, pricing, and any inclusions and exclusions. Your narrative should reflect the authentic experience, setting realistic expectations and building trust with potential attendees. We encourage you to share your retreat's story with sincerity and enthusiasm, helping our community to make informed decisions with a true sense of what awaits them.
Price
When setting the prices for your retreat, please ensure that it is not higher than those offered on other platforms or through your channels. Upholding this consistency is crucial for maintaining trust and transparency with our community members who may be considering your retreat.
Updates
please notify us promptly of any changes to your retreat details. Our team will assist with updates. just reach out to us at retreats@insighttimer.com.
Quality Assurance & Review Process
Our dedicated team will review each retreat listing to confirm it adheres to our quality standards and contains all necessary information. This careful review process is conducted before any retreat is made available online and can take up to 5 business days.
Guideline Adherence: We are committed to providing a platform that upholds integrity and quality. Therefore, any listing that does not comply with our established guidelines will not be published.
If you have any questions or concerns about Insight Timer Retreats, please reach out to us at retreats@insighttimer.com.