8 Day Transformational Yoga Retreat With Wild Dolphin in the Sataya Lagoon, Red Sea, Egypt
Transformational Yoga Retreat in Egypt
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Egypt.
Over seven transformative days, you’ll engage in daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes, all while participating in enriching activities designed to foster deep connection - with others and, most importantly, with yourself. Join this unforgettable journey and unlock the best version of yourself.
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Highlights
- Yoga, breathwork, meditation, dance, cacao ceremony, and so much more
- Daily encounters with dolphins (They come to the lagoon even 3 times a day)
- Set transformational intentions during the opening and closing ceremonies
- Meet like-minded people and form lifelong friendships
- 7 nights accommodation in a beautiful modern yacht, with two sun decks
- 3 healthy, yummy meals plus freshly made juices from local Egyptian fruit
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Hurghada International Airport (US$ 17 per person)
Marsa Alam International Airport (US$ 17 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
Life on the Boat
One of the most enriching aspects of life on the boat is the sense of community we build together. Forge lifelong friendships and engage in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations as you support and challenge each other throughout the journey. While there’s always space to retreat and reflect, the shared experience of growth and transformation is at the heart of our adventure.
Stepping away from the everyday distractions—technology, family, and routine—often brings us face-to-face with our deepest emotions and true selves. This encounter with our shadows and inner blueprint can be intense, but the dolphins' presence transforms this process. Their playful energy brings clarity and ease, harmonizing our inner work with their vibrant spirit.
Comfort and convenience aboard
The boat features 12 twin cabins, each equipped with individual air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water showers, and toilets. Enjoy all the comforts of home with provided bedding and towels, along with 24/7 electricity (220V, European-style 2-pin sockets). You’ll share your cabin with one other guest, but if you prefer a private space, you can choose to upgrade to a solo cabin if availability permits.
Program
Here is a a little snippet (and Maja means snippet because there is so much magic that cannot be put into words), of what you might expect when you join this Dolphin and Yoga Retreat.
Experience the magic of wild dolphins
These dolphins are truly wild and choose to interact with us entirely of their own free will. Each day, you’ll enjoy multiple opportunities—morning, midday, and afternoon—to swim alongside these magnificent creatures.
As you share the water with them, you'll open your heart and connect more deeply with your true self. Prepare to embrace a profound sense of flow, playfulness, and love, transforming your life in ways you’ve only dreamed of.
Dive into this extraordinary experience and rediscover your most authentic self.
The dolphins are early risers so you start the day at sunrise. You will begin with a gentle Hatha-Vinyasa flow class greeting the sun, with one of the dedicated dolphin guides keeping an eye out for the dolphins. Sometimes the dolphins come in a little after sunrise and are still a little sleepy, in that case, you will continue with the yoga class.
If however, Maja gets the signal that they are energetic and ready to play you will have a shorter practice and make the most out of their playful mood.
When in the water you will come really close to the dolphins, sometimes even at an arm's length or closer. You can use your snorkels and mask and watch them interact in the wild with each other and often with everyone too. After an hour or more in the water, go back to the boat and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast with a variety of vegan and non-vegan options, shower, and gather our energy for the day ahead.
Can you go with the flow?
Maja likes to go with the flow. This means that she will do her best to let go of control, routine, and tight schedules and learn from the dolphins about the art of surrendering and trusting life.
Highlights
Encounter dolphins and discover the art of freedom
When you come face-to-face with a dolphin, you glimpse a way of life that is profoundly freeing. These magnificent creatures teach us the art of surrendering, letting go of control, and flowing effortlessly with the currents of life.
In the open expanse of the Red Sea, you’ll experience a taste of their boundless freedom and start to envision what your life could be like if you embraced the same liberation back on land. Witness their close-knit family pods, observe their playful interactions, and let their joyful spirit inspire you to take life less seriously and savor every moment.
Discover yourself and embrace unity
Through a transformative blend of yoga, dolphin encounters, and thoughtfully curated practices, you’ll gain profound insights into yourself and clarity on what truly matters. This retreat will help you define how you want to live your life while reinforcing the powerful truth that you are never alone.
Program schedule
At Sataya, they embrace the art of letting go and flowing with the rhythm of the ocean. While they have a typical schedule for the days, they remain flexible to align with the dolphins' playful and energetic moods. If you are invited for a swim, seize the moment to connect with them in their natural exuberance.
The retreat centers around the exploration of the 7 Chakras. Each day, you will delve into a new chakra, uncovering deeper layers of yourself and your spiritual journey.
Prepare for a transformative experience where the schedule adapts to the dolphins’ rhythms, allowing us to fully immerse in the flow of nature and self-discovery.
This retreat is for you if:
- You want to deepen your connections: Enhance your ability to experience profound love and connection with yourself and others.
- You crave adventure and growth: Embrace new experiences, personal development, and the opening of new doors in your life.
- You’re navigating a transition: Find clarity and direction during this pivotal time in your journey.
- You seek true self-discovery: Gain insight into who you truly are and uncover your life's purpose.
- You’re ready to release the past: Let go of old stories and patterns, and step into a life of freedom, abundance, and joy.
- You desire a renewed spirit: Experience an invigorating retreat that leaves you refreshed and energized for the exciting next chapter of your life.
What sets this experience apart?
Each day, you'll swim with wild and free dolphins. Their powerful energy creates a unique transformational space where old stories, patterns, and habits emerge, allowing you to release them and embrace your true self.
Upon returning home, you'll find clarity about who you are and what you want next in your life. With newfound creativity, a renewed sense of flow, and restored trust, you’ll be inspired to live a life filled with freedom and authenticity.
Schedule:
- 06:00 Yoga class
- 07:00 - 08:30 Dolphin swimming
- 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Short workshop
- 11:00 - 13:00 Dolphins, scuba, reef
- 13:00 - 16:00 Lunch and free time (Dolphins)
- 17:00 - 19:30 Longer workshop
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:00 Meditation class
Instructors
Maja Sobieska
If you want to know who I am professionally the answer would be yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, author and retreat organiser. But if you want to know who I am beneath those titles, the answer would be: I am a human being, on a spirtual journey - and so are YOU!
Retreat location
Sataya, Red Sea
Imagine a slice of heaven on Earth—that’s Sataya. Here, you’ll reconnect with nature, break free from your daily routine, and escape the pressures of everyday life. This is your chance to gain profound clarity about who you are and your life’s purpose.
Nestled within the Red Sea lies an enchanting underwater lagoon where vibrant Spinner Dolphins come into play. In this high-vibration sanctuary, time feels transformed, and what once seemed crucial on land fades into the background. As the illusions of everyday life dissolve, you'll see yourself and your true desires with renewed clarity.
Immerse yourself in this magical realm. Swim alongside wild dolphins, let the outside world slip away, and embrace a fresh perspective on your life’s path.
Unique features
Activities
- Swimming
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Enjoy a delicious buffet meal, three times a day, offering a rich array of delicious options to cater to every taste. Whether you prefer vegan, vegetarian, or fish and meat dishes, there’s something for everyone.
Between meals, refresh yourself with an assortment of snacks and rejuvenating fresh juices made from the day’s fruits.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
Things to do (optional)
Discover freediving
Get acquainted with apnea, hold your breath underwater, and learn how to equalize. You will go through the basic technique of how to get down efficiently and talk about some safety points in freediving.
Try scuba diving
Breathing underwater for the first time is a very special feeling. Sataya is the perfect place to try this out with calm water and shallow depths. But there is also a lot to see for those who want to explore further.
- 35 EUR dive includes air and guide
- Intro dive: 65 EUR includes equipment. Take the chance to see the world below you and get to feel weightless together with one of their guides that will stay with you the whole time underwater
Before the dive, you will go through everything you need to know and when you are ready, you will go down slowly and have some fun together. This is free if you are certified.
What's included
- Daily yoga: morning Hatha/Vinyasa yoga classes to start your day
- Evening meditations: calm your mind and soul each evening
- Transformational sessions: engage in sharing circles, soul work, conscious breathwork, a cacao ceremony, and chakra dance sessions
- Magical dolphin encounters: swim with playful spinner dolphins three times a day
- Dolphin Introduction: learn about dolphin behavior and how to approach them with respect and an open heart
- Enjoy healthy, fresh-squeezed juices made from seasonal fruits every day
- Unlimited water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks
- Expert guides to ensure a safe and enjoyable snorkeling experience
- Masks and snorkels provided, but they recommend bringing your own for the best comfort.
- Transfers: Airport/hotel transfer from Hurghada or Marsa Alam to the yacht
- Experienced crew will greet you with open arms
- 3 buffet meals daily featuring a variety of delicious options
- 7 nights of all-inclusive accommodation on a luxurious yacht
What's not included
- Flights and visa
- Travel Insurance and personal expenses
- Crew Tip (100 EUR)
- Optional scuba diving
- Optional 4-Day Ancient Egypt Tour
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Hurghada International Airport
227 km
Transfer not provided
Marsa Alam International Airport
31 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 70% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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