6 Day Private Yoga Retreat in Nosy Be, Madagascar
Private Yoga Retreat in Nosy Be
Come experience yoga with a gentle view of the Indian Ocean, nestled in the forest in an authentic and picturesque fishing village. This Zen cocoon is located on the magnificent island of Nosy Be, on the edge of the Lokobe forest nature reserve, a few meters from the bay of Ambatozavavy which is a sacred place. Come and experience the simplicity of village life, come and fill yourself with the serenity of nature for a fully conscious and fully present encounter with Otherness and with Self. If the invitation is to stay at least 5 nights, you can stay 2 nights or 21 nights, arrive and depart on the day that suits you and in any case dive into an initiatory journey into the depths of your being to meet your true nature and embrace Yug (Unity)
Classes can be held in English and/or French.
Highlights
- Intimate retreat in a sacred village
- There are only 1 to 5 guests at a time in order to tailor-made your stay
- 2-hour yoga workshop every day (with Pranayama, Asana and Dhyana)
- At least 1 coaching or art therapy or canoe trip during the stay
- Lush gardens and tropical forest surroundings
- Swimming pool with ocean view
- Cozy, comfortable and nicely equipped accommodation
- Follow-up online and practices to take back home
- 5 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Fascene Airport[1] (US$ 22 per person)
Accommodation
The Guest house has a “Cozy Om̐” private bungalow for 1 or 2 people, a “3 Zen rooms” bungalow with 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single room, and in the main house, a “Quartet” room on the ground floor with 2 bunk beds is occasionally available. All guests have access to the swimming pool and the 3 gardens. The bay of Ambatozavavy and the wildlife park are at 5 minutes walk.
Program
Overview
Every day there are at least 2 hours of embodied practices: flowy yoga or Gi Gong in the outdoor yoga hut, restorative yoga in the mezzanine, meditation and ritual in the “Sahasrara room” and coaching/ circling time.
The small zen, sustainable and ethical guest house invites you to come back Home, to your Nature, to your Body, to your Soul in the sacred sanctuary of Ambatozavavy.
Sample Daily Schedule
- Breakfast
- Excursion or touring or free time
- Lunch
- Morning or afternoon Yoga, Meditation, and Mantra (guests can chose between '9:00-10:00 and 15:00-17:00)
- Dinner
Retreat location
This tailor-made private retreat takes place in Ambatozavavy Village, Madagascar. The bay of Ambatozavavy and the wildlife park are within 5 minutes walk. The Sacred Yoni Rock is at 15 minutes walk and 5 minutes by canoe.
The village of Ambatozavavy is authentic and preserved from mass tourism. The Guest House and Yoga center are on the edge of Lokobe Forest.
Distances
- The Bay of Ambatozavavy - 5 minutes
- Wildlife Park - 5 minutes
- Sacred Yoni Rock - 15 minutes walk, 5 minutes by canoe
Food
Meals are not included, but for breakfast, lunch and dinner there are many options for you:
- 2 meters away from the guest house there is a restaurant called "chez Yaya" and "Wings".
- At 5 minute's walk there are 2 other restaurants and plenty of beachfront stalls
All of the restaurants can bring the ordered food to the Guest House where you can eat on your terrace or the dining hut.
Things to do (optional)
- Old town and port
- City sightseeing
- Sacred Banian tree and old Hindu Cemetery
- Holy Cascade
- Neighboring islands like Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Iranja, Nosy Komba, Nosy Faly, Nosy Tanikely, and more
Spa treatments
- Massages are possible with a supplement of 20,000 MGA for the relaxing massage with coconut oil up to 100,000 MGA for the therapeutic massage performed by a traditional healer (equivalent, depending on the exchange rate during your stay, of 4 to 20 €).
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 yoga workshops including theoretical teachings, pranayamas, asanas and meditations (2 hours of workshop each day)
What's not included
- Flight / transportation and visa
- Airport pick-up and transfer
- Breakfast, lunch, and diner
- Beverage
- Excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Fascene Airport[1]
6 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Nosy-Be Airport is called "Fascene", it is an international airport at only 20 minutes from the Guest House and Yoga Centre.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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