Total solar eclipse · 2 August 2027
The longest total solar eclipse of the century.
6 minutes 22 seconds at peak.
The event
What totality actually is.
The moon's shadow crosses the Earth in a narrow band — a corridor roughly 100 km wide, travelling at thousands of kilometres an hour. Inside that corridor: the sun disappears. Day becomes night. The temperature drops. Stars appear. The corona blazes.
Totality is not a brighter partial eclipse. A 99% partial looks like a cloudy day; totality looks like the end of the world and the beginning of something else, for a few extraordinary minutes.
There's nothing else quite like it.
2 August 2027
The rarity.
Four places on the path. The further east, the longer totality lasts.
The next solar eclipse of comparable length isn't until 3 June 2114. Be there for this one.
Click a country on the map to see its full destination page.
The retreat
Built around this minute.
Five all-inclusive days of nervous-system-first practice in the path of totality. Quiet days, generous meals, slow rituals — designed to leave you rested, regulated, and properly present when the sky goes dark.
The team
Built by a small group.
Two founders, on-the-ground collaborators, and a circle of instructors who join one by one as the line-up firms up. We introduce each in the Journal, and gather the full team on the About page.
Where, exactly?
Four candidates on the path. Help us choose.
Each a genuinely different version of the same event — chosen for the context they bring to the week, not just the moment itself. Where we go is partly your decision.
Eye safety
How to look at the sun.
A total eclipse is the only moment when looking directly at the sun is safe — and only during totality itself. Every other phase requires protection.
- Partial phases — ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses. Sunglasses are not enough.
- Totality itself — glasses come off. The few minutes worth travelling for.
- The diamond ring at the end of totality is the signal to put glasses back on.
- Cameras and phones also need solar filters during the partial phases.
We supply certified glasses to everyone on the retreat, and walk through the timing on the day so no one mistakes the moment.
FAQ
When is the 2027 total solar eclipse?
2 August 2027. The moment of greatest eclipse — the point of longest totality along the whole path — falls at approximately 10:06 UTC.
Where can I see the 2027 total solar eclipse?
The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. See the four candidate destinations for the specifics of each.
How long does totality last?
It depends where you are on the path — from up to 4m 39s in Spain to 6m 22s in Egypt, the longest accessible totality until 3 June 2114. See the rarity above for the full breakdown by country.
Is it safe to watch a total solar eclipse?
Only during totality itself can you look directly at the sun — every partial phase before and after requires certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses. See eye safety above for the full guide; we supply certified glasses to everyone on the retreat.
Do I have to join a retreat to see the eclipse, or can I go independently?
You can absolutely see a total solar eclipse without us — it's a public astronomical event. What the retreat adds is the days around it: nervous-system-first practice building up to the moment, a guide who gets you to the right spot at the right time, and a small group to share it with, rather than scrambling for a viewing spot alone.
Has the destination been decided yet?
Not yet — the vote is open. See the four candidates, read the honest trade-offs, and help us choose on the destinations hub.
What if it's cloudy on the day?
No location can guarantee clear skies, which is part of why we favour candidates with strong historical clear-sky odds — each destination page lists its typical August conditions. There's genuine weather risk with any eclipse trip; we choose locations to minimise it, not eliminate it.
Do I need yoga experience to join?
No. The practice is nervous-system-first and meets you where you are, whether you're seasoned or simply curious. Nothing about the retreat requires prior experience.
What's included in the retreat?
One price covers transfers, accommodation, all meals and drinks, daily practice, excursions and the guided eclipse viewing itself — you book your own flights. See the full retreat page for the complete list and current investment.
When does booking open?
The 2027 flagship is our eclipse retreat — booking opens ~January 2027, once the December 2026 gathering in Victoria proves the model. Early list members hear first.
Is 2027 the only Solipse eclipse retreat?
No — Solipse is a series, not a single event. 2027 is the flagship; 2028 (Australia) and 2030 (Southern Africa/Australia) are already on the horizon, alongside shorter gatherings between them.
From the Journal
More on the sky and the science.
Totality: why the sky going dark changes the body’s sense of time
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