About the Retreat
BREATHE x BBD is an exclusive ocean retreat created by Big Blue Divers Rasdhoo and yoga teacher Stine Marie Ellegaard.
Blending ocean adventure with mindful movement, this retreat is designed to offer more than just a holiday. It’s a carefully curated experience where you can slow down, reconnect and discover the Maldives in a deeper, more authentic way.
Based in Rasdhoo, Big Blue Divers is known for creating safe, fun and unforgettable diving experiences in some of the Maldives’ most vibrant waters. Together with Stine Marie Ellegaard - who guides you through thoughtfully designed yoga sessions—we create a unique balance between energy and calm, adventure and presence.
As your host, Siv will be with you throughout the journey, ensuring a personal, seamless and welcoming experience from start to finish.
This retreat is for those who seek more than just a trip — it’s for those looking for connection, unforgettable moments and time to simply breathe.
ABOUT STINE MARIE
YOGA TEACHER & TOUR LEADER
Stine Marie Ellegaard is your yoga teacher and primary tour leader on B R E A T H E Yoga & Ocean Retreat.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Stine is currently teaching yoga in several studios in Copenhagen as well as leading Yoga & Hike Retreats in Sweden after having spent years of leading long-term travel groups all over the world.
Ever since she graduated from high school she created a life full of adventure, travelling and building communities. She has been living abroad more than once and ever since 2019 been leading trips for more than 350 people, bringing groups around the world to explore culture, nature and comfort zones while enjoying life and all its opportunities.
TOUR LEADING
Stine is a natural leader and a safe space holder - and known for her sense of people and humor; always focusing on bringing good vibes, big laughs and professionalism.
She can fix almost anything and her eye for structure and details invite you to lean back and just enjoy. Just Breathe.
“The most beautiful thing about leading groups is those magical moments where I witness my travellers overcome their fears, fold out their courageous wings and learn to trust their own powers. I always see this sparkle their eyes when they return from their first ever ocean dive.”
OCEAN LOVER
In 2014 Stine did her Open Water Certificate while Living in Mauritius. Something she was at first very scared of doing, but instantly learned that this was for ever going to change her life. Since then Stine has been diving in amazing drive destinations such as Galapagos Islands, Hawai’i, Indonesia, Australia, Fiji, Mexico, Cuba and many more. But closest to her heart will always be the crystal clear waters of Maldives in Rasdhoo Atoll.
She has traveled to the stunning island around 8 times and spent more than half a year in Rasdhoo where she actually also did her Advanced Open Water and her Rescue Diver Certification with dive instructor Yatte from Big Blue Divers.
“Rasdhoo Island feels like my second HOME, and the team at Big Blue Divers are like a small family to me.”
THE YOGA JOURNEY
In Bali Stine fell absolutely in love with the power of yoga as she discovered it was anything but ‘standing uncomfortably still in random poses’. Ever since she has been inspired by yoga teachers from all over the world and spent hours and hours on yoga mats during her travels and back home in Danmark. Finally she did her 100H Teacher Training with Yoga Teacher Simon Krohn and after that continued with her Vinyasa Teacher Traing with Michael Bjerrum and Emily Losno. Her drive, dedication and passion has brought her employment at the very respected Nordic Health House as well as [jo:ga]-studios where she teaches several weekly classes. She is also leading Hike & Yoga trips in Sweden.
ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME
On your journey to Rasdhoo Island Stine will be inviting you into a yoga experience with a focus on just being you, as you are. Your yoga experience is not important. The only thing you have to do is show up for yourself and just B R E A T H E. The yoga sessions will be adjusted to the group with the purpose of building connection between your body, mind and spirit through movement, breathing and grounding.
“As a Yoga Teacher it is my highest purpose to hold the space safely for you to be free and create a connection to what is important for you, TODAY. I’m equally honoured and excited to welcome you on the yoga mat, just as you are”
CONNECT WITH STINE
You can see more about Stines yoga life and find her class schedule @elleyoga__ on Instagram - and you will find stories from her many travels on @ellearoundtheworld__
You are always welcome to reach out directly and even join her classes in Copenhagen.