Dolphin Experience and Yoga retreat
Fri Jul 28, 10:30 - Tue Aug 1, 12:00
Dolphin research center - Ponta Moz
ABOUT
Escape the winter blues. Spend 5 days in Magical Mozambique with us on this family friendly long weekend retreat for only R5900p/p DB&B, a world of wonder awaits you!Ponta do Ouro is a partial marine reserve teeming with wildlife, a nature lovers delight.
Yoga. Snorkel adventure with wild Dolphins. Fun in the Sun.
Relax....
Let Go....
Flow.....
A fully immersive yoga experience, including Vinyasa, deeply healing Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga, beach walking meditation and a fun Aerial Yoga workshop to turn your world upside down! The yoga practice on this retreat is suitable for all levels, and we will take you into it slowly if you are a complete beginner.
Indulge in delicious Mozambican food and friendly hospitality.
Chill in a hammock by the pool.
Learn about the wild dolphins from Angie Gullan, expert guide & researcher with 22 years relationship with the local dolphins of Ponta .
A snorkeling introduction for those who need it. A full brief on responsible behaviour in the water, so that we do not harm or disturb these majestic creatures. Three trips out to sea, where we get to go into the water and watch these beautiful animals as they swim, glide and play. A deeply healing and peaceful experience
Mornings are spent either enjoying a beautiful Vinyasa yoga flow to get the day started or in the water, experiencing the serenity and peaceful playfulness of the two wild dolphin pods that swim in the bay.
We can really learn a lot from dolphins, their fluid nature and their ability to just let go and have fun.
Afternoons can be spent in self-reflection, chilling by the pool, exploring Ponto , or the underwater world with a nearby Scuba School.
In the evenings we practice deeply healing Yin Yoga or a restful Yoga Nidra practice, enjoy delicious food and allow ourselves time to unwind.
Included in this retreat is :
4 nights and 5 days accomodation in a cozy guesthouse in Ponta
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
Transfers to and from Kosi Bay Border to Ponta
2 x yoga classes a day (suitable for beginners!)
3 x dolphin swims (weather dependant)
An introductiion to snorkelling
Beach walking meditations
A fun introduction to Aerial yoga (we will also take some cool pics on the beach, capturing some memories for you to take home)
There will also be plenty of free time for self contemplation and exploring.
Not included:
Transport to the Mozambique border and home
(Transfers could possibly be arranged, contact us to discuss)
We have few spaces in a car share from Joburg to Mozambique if you are coming from Cape Town or are in need of a lift.
Personal items
Optional excursions
Hiring of snorkel equipment
Lunch
Investment: R5900.00p/p/s before 30 May 2017
R6400.00p/p/s from 1 June 2017
(Kids pricing available, please enquire)
We are adding an all inclusive package for our guests from Cape Town - Which will include your flights to and from Johannesburg airport and transfers in a car share to and from Mozambique - R8500p/p/s
Limited spaces avaialable on this retreat, book your spot!
Your hosts:
Charney Engelbrecht
Charney has been on the yoga path for over ten years and has been teaching yoga and meditation for 8 years. Having completed teachers training in Sivananda Integral Yoga, Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow, Aerial and kids yoga, she offers a holistic well rounded yoga practice suited to all levels.
She invites you to dive deeply into this exploration of yoga, life and yourself through breath, flow and the art of letting go.
https://www.facebook.com/cheyeyoga/
Darius Breed
PADI MSDT
Darius has been loving to dive for nearly 12 years.
He has experience diving in South Africa, Mozambique, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt, Maldives and Australia's great barrier reef.
Darius took his love for diving further and became a Divemaster in 2007 and Open Water Instructor in 2008. Sharing his love for diving became his passion and he furthered his career in teaching by qualifying as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer in 2010. He can teach specialties including Wreck, Search and recovery, Deep, Enriched air, Drift, Fish Id, Navigation, Peak performance buoyancy and many other.
With all his experience Darius is a well-equipped guide which is also trained in first aid and dive-related injuries.
Angie Gullan:
Learn about the wild dolphins from Angie Gullan, expert guide & researcher with 22 years relationship with the local dolphins of Ponta.
If this is speaking to you, please contact me for bookings or questions.
[email protected]
0714936819