8 Day Vegan Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat in Vilankulos, Mozambique
Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat in Mozambique
This retreat will uniquely combine yoga practice with the core attitudinal foundations and pillars of mindfulness practice. Each day, over a week period, you will have a program of mindfulness meditation, mindful activities, and specifically tailored yoga practices, which will reflect each attitude. The attitude brought to their practice is very important and determines what you get out of it.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 1 spa treatment
- Access to the Bahia Mar gym
- All yoga classes as described in the program
- Boat ride to the yoga session on Death Island
- Airport transfers to and from the hotel
- Full vegan board and beverages
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
8 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
This retreat will be held at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel in Vilankulo, Mozambique. The hotel is situated on an elevated plateau with panoramic views over the archipelago, the lodge, á la carte restaurant, infinity pool, and the bar. In addition, the accommodation site has a fully-equipped wellness center that offers the finest in pampering and indulgence.
The Luxury Beach Suite is a pied-àterre luxury self-catering unit with a king-sized bed, it has a TV lounge, a fully equipped kitchenette, a private barbecue, a terrace with sunbeds, and a private splash pool.
As for the Sea View bedroom, it has an en-suite bedroom with a queen-size bed, shower, a large veranda with sunbeds, and a sea view that is overlooking the Bazaruto islands.
The Garden suites although not having the ocean views offer the ideal sense of retreat where you are surrounded by luxurious gardens and beautiful birdlife. The Garden Suites have a private pied-à-terre luxury bedroom with a super king-sized bed which can be converted to two ¾ twin beds, DSTV, a lounge, and a private terrace area in the cashew nut tree garden. This bedroom can sleep a couple or two people in twin beds and two of these units have inter-leading rooms for families.
The rooms are air-conditioned, spacious, and covered with a modern boutique design. It also has a minibar, internet access, and hairdryer in all the bedrooms. You can also go for outdoor enjoyment at the verandas or the indigenous gardens, along with the magnificent Indian Ocean that is just right on your doorstep.
The facilities in the bedrooms are:
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kettle
- Coffee and tea
- Mini-bar
- Bath towels and bathrobes
- Hairdryer
Some amenities include:
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shower gel
- Hand wash
- Hand lotion
- Toothbrush
- Personal safe
- TV
Program
The 7 attitudes of mindfulness
- Beginners mind
- Non-judgement
- Letting go
- Non-striving
- Acceptance
- Patience
- Trust
A typical day
You will begin the day with a short meditation practice, followed by a discussion on the attitude of the day. Morning-themed yoga follows, and you end the morning practice with a meditation put together specifically around the day’s theme.
Yoga will continue in the afternoon and the retreat theme will also be reflected in a program of mindful (and fun!) activities in the nature and beauty of the nearby beach and the Indian Ocean and the amazing Bazaruto Archipelago just off the coastline.
You will conclude each day with a gentle evening meditation practice.
During your retreat, you will also have free time to enjoy ocean-based activities, spa therapies, a visit to the local fishing village or simply lounging beneath the African sun. Ultimately, this unique retreat will nurture both body and mind in one synergetic program.
Included excursions
Boat ride to the yoga session on Death Island
Instructors
Ana
Ana is one of Bahia Mar’s in-house professional masseuses. She is a local Mozambican girl that went to an extensive training by invited international professionals. Training in Ayurvedic treatments and massages, use and choice of organic spa products and treatments, and different types of massages were part of her training.
Gretha
Gretha had fallen in love with all the wonders of yoga a long time ago, in her search to learn more, she completed her Hatha teacher training in 2018 and has been teaching yoga ever since. Recently qualified as a Yin teacher, her deep passion for yoga keeps growing and the love of sharing it continues to bring her great joy.
Susana
Susana was born in Lisbon and moved to Mozambique in 2009. She is leading the development of the Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel for 7 years now. Susana has a big passion for yoga and she is been immersing herself in the wellness industry for a few years now. Susana is a certified Hatha yoga teacher, Aerial yoga, Yin yoga and always deepening her studies with new approaches and new concepts in her classes.
Gerry
Gerry is currently in his final year of a four-year master's in Mindfulness-Based Teaching at the Center for Meditation Research and Practice at the University of Bangor, Wales, UK, one of the world's leading centers for mindfulness studies. Gerry specializes in mindfulness teaching and has been leading meditations and teaching eight-week mindfulness programs, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life, for the past two years.
Retreat location
This retreat will be held at Vilankulo, Mozambique. It lies at the gateway of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique's only underwater national park, which comprises five islands; Bazaruto, Benguerra, Margaruque, Bangue, and Santa Carolina (commonly known as Paradise Island). It is located where the azure waters of the Indian Ocean touch the palm-fringed beaches of Vilankulos on mainland Mozambique.
This is an ultimate destination for visitors that want to experience the colorful local culture as well as the fabulous beauty of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
In addition, the hotel is also sited at the gateway of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the only underwater national park and the most beautiful marine park on the coast of southern. This is the perfect destination for lovers of azure waters and marine life.
Distances
- Vilankulo Airport (VNX), 8 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During this retreat, you will be served daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All the meals will be served by Chef Sophie and the kitchen team. Chef Sophie launched an amazing salad, raw, and vegan menu where you can choose your preferences.
Restaurant
The Bahia Mar restaurant is situated overlooking the lush garden and swimming pool with a stunning ocean view. Choose a table under the high thatched roof in the restaurant, on the sunny terrace, or sit in the garden under the shade of swaying palms. There is also a pool bar with space to relax on comfy chairs and catch the game on their widescreen TV.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
What's included
- 8 days of mindful meditation, mindfulness-based activities in the beautiful settings of Bahia
- Mar and the Bazaruto Archipelago, and specially tailored yoga classes, all centering around the core attitudinal foundations of mindfulness
- The retreat is held by a team of experts, each drawing on their specialist teaching backgrounds
- 1 spa treatment included (all treatments use local and organic ingredients free of chemicals and parabens)
- 7 nights of modern-style and comfortable accommodation and facilities
- Retreat far from crowds and close to untouched nature and local culture
- Full vegan board with all meals included and complimentary water, juices, and teas
- Boat ride to the yoga session on Death Island
- Access to the Bahia Mar gym
- Airport transfers to and from the hotel
What's not included
- Additional activities
- Additional massages and treatments
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- Traveling visa
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Vilankulo Airport
5 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Vilankulo Airport (VNX). Transfer from and to the airport is included. The Bahia Mar will pick you up from the airport. Bahia Mar is situated just 8 kilometers away from the airport. Vilankulos hosts an international airport with flights departing to and from Maputo and Johannesburg on a daily basis. There are also flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Vilanculos twice weekly!
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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