5-D Synergy Flow

11-Day Mediterranean Immersion

Mġarr, Malta

8th - 18th June, 2026

The Only Retreat Immersion in Europe 2026

This 5-D Synergy Flow workshops serve as the foundation for Simon’s unique approach to intelligent yoga, breathing and self-regulation, but in Malta, this work is taught in a very different way.

This is not a drop-in city workshop. It’s a retreat-style immersion, designed to let the principles land, settle, and integrate through daily practice, rest, and shared time.

You’ll explore the five core dimensions of Simon’s system — joints, spine, breath, core, and mind — and learn how they function together as one coherent method that supports strength, flexibility, circulation, energy, and calmness.

Drawing on over 50 years of practice and teaching across yoga, physiotherapy, and traditional movement systems, Simon distills complex principles into simple, experiential learning.

This immersion is accessible to practitioners of all levels from yoga teachers and movers to anyone curious about how to move with less effort and more internal connection.

EARLY BIRD PRICE

Early Bird ends April 15th 2026

11-day IMMERSION

11 days in Malta | 10 days of guided training + 1 free day
8-18 June, 2026

Price starts from: 1190 €

Only 20 spots available!

The price includes training and daily meal.

Accommodation is charged separately, and there are many options to choose from.

Why This Training Is Different

The Malta 11-Day immersion is the only retreat-style training in Europe in 2026 where participants, teacher, and practice all exist in the same place, over an extended period of time. Instead of commuting in and out of a studio, you live where you practice.

Days unfold between structured sessions, informal conversations, rest, and time in nature. Learning doesn’t end when class ends. This is the only training where Simon is available after classes, to ask him questions directly, and spend time with him at the beach. Understanding deepens not through repetition alone, but through time, proximity, and integration.

This format creates a different relationship to the teachings — and to Simon Borg-Olivier — one that simply isn’t possible in short, city-based workshops.

The Setting

You'll stay on-site at Vincent’s Eco Estate — farmhouse rooms, camping, or glamping. Just a few minutes drive from the Mediterranean coast, with most beautiful Malta beaches woven naturally into rest time.

Practice outdoors and connect with the joy and calm that nature provides. One vegan daily meal included, shared in a relaxed, communal setting.

The Weather

Malta in June offers long, dry days, warm evenings, and a rhythm that supports both intensity and recovery.

This is not a luxury retreat, nor an intensive training.

It’s a functional, human-scale immersion designed for people who want to learn deeply, live simply, and let the work settle into their nervous system rather than rush past it.

Yoga that works with your body, not against

Simon's teaching methodology is a culmination of a lifetime of embodied experience. You'll be diving into his method combining Yoga Synergy and 5-D Flow. Together these two systems form a movement method drawing on the wisdom of teachers from India, China, Tibet, and beyond, this training goes far beyond learning postures—it’s about experiencing yoga as intelligent, healing movement.

About the Yoga Synergy Method

Developed over 40 years by physiotherapists Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss, the Yoga Synergy Method blends Western medical science with traditional yoga wisdom. Simon studied personally with Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and Sri T.V.K. Desikachar. The result is a safe and dynamic yoga practice that thousands worldwide have benefited from.

About 5-Dimensional Flow System

5D Flow explores the common origin of all natural movement, from yoga to qigong, dance and therapeutic exercises. It centres on the idea that movement, breath, and even emotions originate in the lower abdominal region—the seat of your enteric nervous system (the “gut brain”). By reconnecting with the five main “dimensions” of core movement, you can rediscover the natural fluidity often lost in modern life.

A Mediterranean Setting Designed for Immersion

This retreat style immersion takes place at Vincent’s Eco Estate, a certified organic farm in the quiet countryside of Mġarr, far from the pace and noise of city life.

Surrounded by gardens, open fields, and stone farmhouses, the estate offers a rare combination: simplicity, space, and functional beauty. Practice happens outdoors, with the sky above you and the ground beneath you. The mediterannean air and nature supports breathing, circulation, and nervous system regulation in ways indoor spaces simply cannot replicate.

June in Malta brings long, dry days and warm evenings. The weather is mostly sunny, and rain rarely surprises us.

The coast and nearby beaches are just a few minutes drive from the estate, making swimming and sea time a natural extension of the rest day and lighter afternoons — not an “extra,” but part of the integration process.

Accommodation & Food

Accommodation

Accommodation is on-site and intentionally flexible:

Shared farmhouse rooms (beds, bathrooms, kitchenette)
Camping (bring your own tent or rent tent on site, outdoor kitchen)
Glamping (limited availability, outdoor kitchen)

This creates a small, temporary village where participants live, practice, eat, and rest together. For those who want there's also an option to rent airbnb nearby provided by yourself.

All the details of pricing options will be provided after applying. Availability is limited and allocated on a first-come basis.

Food

Daily meal is provided by a chef on site from Asatoma kitchen, who will make the most delicious and healthy meals.

One vegan daily meal is included on practice days
Gluten free options are available
Meals are simple and nourishing, suitable for sustained movement practice
Participants are responsible for other meals and snacks
Organic farm store with fresh products is available in the venue
Basic facilities and nearby shops/cafés are available

What You’ll Embody

Simon combines modern science with traditional yoga to help you tense less and feel more. Each session includes posture, movement, breathing, and mental control integrated into simple, effective practices suitable for all levels.

This retreat immersion is for anyone who wants to unlock their practice by bringing clarity, intelligence, and lived understanding to traditional yogic methods — unpacking, questioning, and flipping some common paradigms of modern yoga.

Effortless Movement

Learn how conscious intention and myoneural reflexes work together, so movement becomes lighter and more efficient.

Strength Without Stress

Develop strength and flexibility through intelligent biomechanics and internal support—without forcing or aggressive stretching.

Rewiring for Natural Healing

Restore natural breathing and learn moving meditation to influence the nervous system, supporting the body’s innate capacity to self-regulate, recover, and restore balance.

The Missing Link

Reconnect the gut-brain with the thinking brain through breath and movement—foundational for nervous system regulation and healing.

Somatic Intelligence

Refine awareness and sensitivity, learning to work with the body rather than against it. Not a workout—more of a work-in.

Keys to Longevity

Shift from performance to sustainability—supporting circulation, resilience, and ease for a practice that serves you long term.

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A day in the life

Days follow a clear, spacious rhythm, balancing focused practice with rest, integration, and informal connection.

8:00 - 11:00
Essence of 5-D Flow

Moving & Static Meditation / Kriya & Mudra / Chanting & Pranayama

11:00 - 13:00

Lunch Break & Time to Relax

Optional time for an informal QA session with Simon

13:00 - 16:00
Essence of Yoga Synergy

Anatomy & Physiology / Asana & Therapy / Philosophy & Science

16:00 - 19:00

Enjoy the beach & Explore the island

19:00 onward

Optional Group Activities, Potlucks & Fire Time

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Teaching unfolds progressively, beginning with shorter experiential practices and gradually integrating more concepts and longer sessions over the course of the immersion.

MORNING PRACTICE

In the morning, you'll explore a meditative, fluid, and dynamic practice, including silent static meditation, chanting, self-massage, fluid joint exercises and spinal movements with music (of all types). You'll also practice various powerful and ancient internal cleansing exercises (kriya), many of which are hard to access elsewhere. Often, these practices can culminate into free dance and non-contact internal martial arts movements.

AFTERNOON PRACTICE

In the afternoon you'll explore traditional yoga forms through the Yoga Synergy System. Here, the asanas are unpacked and integrated using principles of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and therapeutic modalities, helping you understand why the practices work and how to apply them more effectively and safely. These sessions will include an interactive theoretical workshop section where each exercise is analysed, practised with verbal cues, and then practised in a beautiful meditative way to music with only visual guidance.

Daily Practice Schedule

While the overall rhythm remains consistent, the detailed lecture schedule may adapt to the group, ensuring the teachings land at a sustainable and understandable pace.

WEDNESDAY, 8.6 / INTRODUCTORY DAY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Opening circle (30 min)

Interactive lecture: Introduction to Simon's 5-D Flow methodology (1h 30 min)

Guided practice (1h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Interactive lecture: Introduction to Simon's Yoga Synergy methodology (2h)

Guided practice (1h)

THURSDAY, 9.6 / SPINAL SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Interactive lecture: Introduction to Spinal Synergy (1h 45 min)

Guided practice with verbal/visual instructions and music (1h 15 min)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Interactive lecture: Adapting Traditional Asanas for a Healthy Spine (1h 30 min)

Guided practice with verbal/visual instructions and music (1h 30 min)

FRIDAY, 10.6 / JOINT SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Interactive lecture: Introduction to Joint Synergy (1h 30 min)

Guided practice with verbal/visual instructions and music (1h 30 min)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Lecture: Secrets & Science of Bandhas

Interactive lecture: Adapting Traditional Asanas for a Healthy Joints (1h)

Guided practice with verbal/visual instructions and music (1h)

SATURDAY, 11.6 / MIND SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Lecture: The Secrets of Meditation (1h)
Interactive lecture: Chanting & Moving Meditation (1h)

Guided practice with verbal/visual instructions and music (1h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Interactive lecture: Unblocking the Blockages of Modern Yoga & Making Asanas Accessible (2h)

Guided practice with verbal instructions (1h)

SUNDAY, 12.6 / BREATH SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Guided practice with visual instructions and music (1h)

Interactive lecture: Secrets & Science of Pranayama (2h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Interactive lecture: The Missunderstandings of Breathing Physiology in Modern Yoga (1h 30 min)

Guided practice with visual instructions (1h 30 min)

MONDAY, 13.6. / REST DAY

The mid-point of the training is a full rest and integration day, intentionally placed to allow the body and nervous system to absorb the work of the first phase before moving deeper.

There are no formal sessions on this day.

Participants are encouraged to rest, swim, explore the island, or simply enjoy unstructured time. The Mediterranean coast is close by, making beach time a natural choice, while the surrounding countryside and villages of Malta offer plenty of space for quiet walks, reflection, or light exploration.

TUESDAY, 14.6 / CORE SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Interactive lecture: Movement from the Core (projection of movement, breath and energy) (2h)
Morning practice with visual instructions and music (1h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Interactive lecture: Reverse engineering yoga asanas from the core for maximum effect (2h)

Guided practice with verbal instructions (1h)

WEDNESDAY, 15.6 / YOGA SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Interactive lecture: Bringing together all aspects of morning practice (1h)

Morning practice with verbal instructions (1h)

Morning practice with visual instructions and music (1h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Interactive lecture: Advanced Asana and Long-term Goals (2h)

Visually instructed afternoon practice (1h)

THURSDAY, 16.6 / INTEGRATIVE SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Morning practice with visual instructions and music (2h)

Time for QA (1h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Visually instructed afternoon practice (2h)

Time for QA (1h)

FRIDAY, 17.6. / INTEGRATIVE SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Morning practice with visual instructions and music (2h)

Time for QA (1h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Visually instructed afternoon practice (2h)

Time for QA (1h)

SATURDAY, 18.6 / INTEGRATIVE SYNERGY

MORNING (8:00–11:00):

Morning practice with visual instructions and music (3h)

AFTERNOON (13:00–16:00):

Visually instructed afternoon practice (3h)

Choose Your Path

This training is designed to meet you where you are whether you’re working with limited time, or ready for full immersion. You can choose between attending for ful 11-Days or first 5-Days.

Priority is given to participants attending the full 10 days to support continuity and the overall quality of the learning environment.

Choose the 11-day option if you’re seeking depth, continuity, and integration. This format allows the practice to move beyond information and into embodiment. With more time, there is greater space for questions, personal exploration, and refinement as well as rest and recovery within the Mediterranean setting. This option is especially suited if you want to step away from daily demands, slow down, and let the work settle at a deeper level.

Choose the 5-day option if you want a clear and accessible entry point into Simon’s teachings without committing to the full 10 days. This option only offers stay in camping or glamping - no rooms available for only 5 days.

EARLY BIRD PRICING

Early Bird Ends on April 15th 2026

11-days

8-18 June, 2026

Price starts from: 1190€

5-days

8-12 June , 2026

Price starts from: 790€

Limited spots available!

The price includes training and daily meal.

Accommodation is charged separately, and there are many options to choose from.

Meet Simon Borg-Olivier

Simon Borg-Olivier, MSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy) APAM c-IAYT, has been practicing traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for 50 years. He has been teaching for over 40 years and has been a registered physiotherapist for 25 years.

What other people are saying about Simon...

"Simon’s teachings bring deep connection to every aspect of life."

I’ve known Simon as a dear friend, yoga colleague, and teacher for 30 years, and he never ceases to amaze me with his kindness, depth of knowledge, and constant inspiration. I continue learning vast amounts about self-care, the body, and life itself. There truly are no words to fully capture the depth of connection Simon’s teachings bring to all areas of life and the immense heart behind everything he does.

Mardi Kendall

"Simon is one of the last true yoga masters."

Simon is truly at the top of yoga teaching. I love every movement, every bit of energy, and the deep connection he creates. He is one of the last true masters, a precious gift to all of us. I am grateful every day for having had the opportunity to learn from him.

Georgina Polyak & Lauren Fields

"Yoga taught with joy and a truly open heart."

Simon brings deep and thorough knowledge across all yoga disciplines, enriched by decades of high-level practice. His incredible generosity toward students of all abilities is unmatched. No pretension or superficiality here—just yoga taught with pure joy and an open heart. My highest respect and gratitude.

Stephane Redey

"The most authentic teacher I’ve ever encountered."

Simon has a unique gift for teaching from his heart, mind, and soul. For years I searched everywher- books, the internet, and magazines - to find someone who combines profound theoretical knowledge, intelligent practice, passion, and dedication. The moment I met Simon, I knew he was that teacher. His ability to continuously evolve and guide his students to higher, purer, and more intelligent levels of practice is extraordinary.

Oksana Isavnina

"Simon is the missing link between traditional yoga and modern science."

As a professional athlete and yoga practitioner for over 30 years, I struggled to find yoga practices that energized rather than depleted me. Meeting Simon was a turning point and I discovered the missing link between traditional yoga and modern physiotherapy. Simon’s unique approach, blending biology, physiotherapy, and yoga, profoundly changed my life. Health, relationships, even my professional performance improved dramatically. Training with Simon revealed what the sages meant by yoga as Kaivalya: true freedom in presence.

Tite Togni / Professional athlete, founder of yogaXrunners

"Simon’s teaching has an undeniable WOW factor."

I vividly remember my first Yoga Synergy class with Simon in 2006. Despite having practiced yoga for five years already with excellent teachers, Simon’s class had an undeniable WOW factor that has lasted through 13 years of a profound teacher-student relationship. His one-of-a-kind teaching style, warmth, humility, and endless creativity are incomparable. I'm forever indebted to Simon for generously sharing his wisdom. After experiencing Simon, there's simply nowhere else I'd rather go.

Monika Lenkefi / Yoga teacher and director of Izisz Yoga Studio

"The Most Inspiring Yoga Teacher I’ve Ever Met."

Simon is easily the most knowledgeable and inspiring teacher I have ever encountered. His teaching style makes complex concepts easy and enjoyable to learn. My first training with him was so impactful I immediately signed up for another. Simon completely transformed my understanding of yoga, both in teaching and in practice. After training with him, my chronic Raynaud's syndrome—something I’d suffered with for over 20 years—completely resolved. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Charlotte van Bassen

"A Profound and Transformative Yoga Journey."

My teacher training with Simon Borg-Olivier completely transformed my understanding of yoga, deepening my personal practice and my journey of self-inquiry. Simon’s passion, expertise, and unique ability to illuminate yoga’s intricacies—particularly how the spine transitions through poses—was eye-opening and profoundly inspiring. I am forever grateful.

Raphaël Semeteys / YogĀrkana

Your host on site

Michelle Bartolo is Simon’s senior student and an experienced teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. She brings a deep soulful presence to every practice. Her classes are a unique blend of Vinyasa, Kundalini & Restorative yoga with mindful meditation & breath work/pranayama.

Michelle will be your main point of contact on site and is responsible for local coordination and bookings.

After you apply, you’ll hear from her directly via email. She'll provide you with payment info, accommodation options, and any further training information that you'll need.

Email: [email protected]

FAQ

Do I need to be a yoga teacher or have prior experience?

No. The workshop is open to teachers, practitioners, beginners, therapists, and movement professionals.

Can I attend if I have an injury or physical limitations?

Many people attend with minor injuries or movement limitations. Practices are adaptable, but this workshop is not a substitute for medical treatment. If unsure, please contact us in advance.

Will there be theory, practice, or both?

The workshop blends theoretical and interactive lectures with guided movement, breathwork, and visually instructed practices.

The workshop will start with introductory interactive parts emphasising the felt effects in real time. Everything participants experience is explained in theory as well. As the week progresses the teaching utilises visual and intuitive methods during longer movement practices.

Each day follows a consistent rhythm: Morning practice, Midday Q&A and discussion, Afternoon practice.

Please reffer to the detailed schedule for more information.

Is this physically demanding?

The practices are adaptable and focus on efficiency rather than effort. You’re encouraged to work within your own capacity. The range of participants vary from 18 - 60 years old.

What should I bring?

Yoga mats & props

If you’re joining from Malta, please bring your own yoga mat. If you like additional support for sitting practices, you’re also welcome to bring a block or bolster.

For participants travelling from abroad, a limited number of yoga mats and blocks (approximately 10) will be available.

Notebook
Simon shares a substantial amount of theory alongside practice. If you like to take notes, we recommend bringing a notebook and pen.

Phones & digital devices
To support focus and integration, participants are encouraged to minimise phone use during sessions. Notes are best taken by hand, and phones are generally not used during lectures or practices, except when necessary.

Clothing & water
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and outdoor practice. Please bring a refillable water bottle. Drinking water is available on site.

How can I get to the venue?

The training takes place at Vincent’s Eco Estate, located in the countryside of Mġarr, Malta.

Address:
Vincent’s Eco Estate
Vincent's, L, Trejqet il-Qanfud, Mġarr, Malta

Arriving in Malta

Most international participants arrive via Malta International Airport (MLA), which is the island’s main airport.

From the airport to the venue

The estate is approximately 30–40 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic.

You have several easy options:

Taxi / Ride-hailing
The simplest option. Taxis are available at the airport, and ride-hailing apps (such as Bolt or Uber) operate reliably in Malta.

Car rental
Renting a car is straightforward and affordable in Malta, and can be convenient if you plan to explore the island or nearby beaches during rest time.

Public transport
Buses run from the airport toward Mġarr, though this option takes longer and may require one or two transfers. Suitable if you’re travelling light and comfortable with local transport.
Group Transfers (Optional)

For participants travelling from abroad, group airport transfers can be organised by the local host, depending on arrival times and demand. This option can be convenient if you prefer a coordinated arrival or are travelling without a car. Details and availability will be shared with registered participants closer to the event.

What if I can’t attend all 10 days?

If you’re unable to commit to all 10 days, you’re very welcome to attend the 5-Day option, which is designed as a complete and accessible introduction to Simon's teaching methodology.

What is the refund policy?

Cancellation by Participant:

More than 90 days before the workshop start date (until 7 March):

– Deposit retained.

– Any additional amount paid will be refunded.

Less than 90 days before the workshop start date (from 8 March onward):

– 50% of the total amount paid is retained.

– The remaining 50% is refunded.

Less than 30 days before the workshop start date (from 7 May onward):

- No refund

Replacement Clause

If you find your own replacement (someone you refer or who directly takes your place), we will refund 90% of the amount paid, minus the 10% administrative fee, regardless of the timing of the cancellation. This takes effect after your replacement has booked and paid the full amount for the workshop.

Workshop Cancellation by the Organisers

In the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled by the organisers, but if it happens, participants may choose between:

- a full refund

The organisers are not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by participants (travel, accommodation, etc.).

Still have questions?

Feel free to contact us, and we'll help you decide if this event aligns with your goals.

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Get a taste of 5-D Flow and Simon's teachings

This free masterclass introduces the core principles behind Simon Borg-Olivier’s teaching — combining traditional yogic methods with modern anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. It offers a practical, embodied insight into how 5-Dimensional Flow creates movement that is meditative, efficient, and deeply supportive of long-term health.

It’s important to note that this masterclass represents only one aspect of Simon’s work. In the workshop and live trainings, these principles are further integrated into traditional yoga practices, including āsana, prāṇāyāma, kriyā, meditation, and teaching methodology — supported by anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and therapeutic insight.