Overview
The retreat is designed to give attendees a broad introduction to yoga asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation, and philosophy in a relaxing and beautiful setting. You will also go on coastal and forest hikes, swim in the sea, and eat amazing vegan food!
This is not just about learning yoga, but about giving yourself the opportunity to heal, grow, and begin a beautiful new journey into a world of self-care and inner exploration.
This yoga immersion retreat in the beautiful Garden Route builds the practical foundations of yoga in a systematic way for beginners who want to establish a daily home practice. Intermediate students who have been doing yoga but have not established themselves well enough in their practice can equally benefit from this yoga retreat for beginners.
Senior citizens and students who are not comfortable practicing yoga in regular city classes find this yoga retreat a perfect opportunity to explore their body, breath, and mind in a safe environment. They welcome all students and customize the classes to their abilities and needs.
This yoga immersion retreat for beginners covers the daily practice of meditation, two yoga sessions, and one theory class. You will also have free time allowing you to relax, go for a walk in mother nature, read inspiring books from the library or just relax and reflect. They also offer private coaching or consultations with expert teachers during afternoon breaks.
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path is called ashtanga, which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb). These eight steps basically act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. They serve as a prescription for moral and ethical conduct and self-discipline; they direct attention toward one’s health, and they help you to acknowledge the spiritual aspects of nature.
Day 1
- 14:00 Welcome and settle in
- 16:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time/conversations by the fire
Day 2
- 07:00 Yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Workshop – What is yoga?/The eight limbs of yoga
- 12:30 Lunch
- 14:00 Free time
- 16:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time/conversations by the fire
Day 3
- 07:00 Yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Workshop – asana, pranayama, Mudra Bandha
- 12:30 Lunch
- 13:30 Beach trip
- 16:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time/conversations by the fire
Day 4
- 07:00 Yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Free time
- 12:30 Lunch
- 14:00 Biomimicry forest hike
- 17:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time/conversations by the fire
Day 5
- 07:00 Yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Free time
- 12:30 Lunch
- 14:00 Inspirational breathwork session
- 16:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner out
- 20:00 Free time/conversations by the fire
Day 6
- 07:00 Yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Reiki
- 12:30 Lunch
- 16:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time/conversations by the fire
Day 7
- 07:00 Yoga
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Farewell
