Yoga & Mindfulness Eco Retreat

per person

Wake up on the smiling coast to glorious sunrises and mesmerising Gambian scenery. Be taught by two wellbeing experts, Linda, the founder of Ethical Travel Portal. Who became a certified yoga teacher, in Darjeeling, India. Whereas Jo, another travel expert from the UK, met Linda in the Gambia and also qualified during the same year. Both experts will lead you into playful restorative vinyasa yoga and mindfulness sessions at an eco-lodge. Practice in the shala, on a peaceful riverbank or during sunrise by the shore. When not doing yoga, cook with a local and try your hand at tie-dying.

Vinyasa yoga involves moving to different postures using your breath. Likewise, mindfulness is the experience of being open and aware within the present moment. It has been shown to relieve stress, improve sleep, lower blood pressure, used as a treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and many others.

Due to the countries shape cutting through Senegal, The Gambia is referred to as the smiling coast. Not just its coastal line, however its warm, welcoming locals. Africa’s smallest country is home to an abundance of biodiversity with over 540 different species of birds. It has wetlands, woodlands and grasslands.

A previous attendee of this journey said: “I feel truly blessed and revitalised after the retreat”. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, engage in workshops throughout the week. Which will leave you feeling rejuvenated with a deeper connection. That is between your mind and body for greater flexibility. You will be introduced to powerful new habits leaving a lasting positive impact on your life.

Trip Highlights:

5 Yoga Sessions
Mindfulness Course
Daily Guided Meditation
Learn to Cook Like a Local
Wellbeing treatment of your choice massage, facial or manicure
Celebration Dinner

Interested? Please enquire with us today. Want to know more? Click on the trip plan above for further information!

5 Days

Gambia

Yoga

Destination

The Gambia
Included

Yoga & Mindfulness Eco Retreat

Bed & Breakfast
Not Included

Local Guide

Transportation

Dinner

Lunch

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Day 1: Group introduction and initial session at the Lodge

Good morning and welcome to The Gambia. Depending on your arrival, your days may change subject to your flight schedule. On your first full day, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea alongside some fruit. Then you will undergo your first yoga session in the shala, with a tasty breakfast following. During this afternoon you will return to the yoga shala for introduction to a mindfulness course and a workshop.

Included:

Yoga session
Mindfulness course and workshop
Breakfast

Day 2: Beach yoga and mindfulness

Wake up, have some fresh fruits, coffee and tea. Then you will go to your yoga session on the beach. Practice as the sun rises. This afternoon we will reflect on the day and partake in a mindfulness workshop.

Included:

Yoga on the beach
Mindfulness workshop
Coffee/tea and fruits

Day 3: Morning Yoga and Experience The Real Gambia

This morning you will begin your day with a yoga session in the shala. Following this, you will have your breakfast and then learn how to cook like a local. Our local Gambian expert Mary will take you to the market to purchase local ingredients you will require for lunch. Back at the Lodge, she will show you how to prepare local delicacies. Post lunch, you will go on a mindful walk on the beach. Here you will be able to experience the sun setting over the ocean. Then you’ll return to the Lodge for dinner.

Included:

Yoga session in the shala
Cook like a local
Mindful beach walk
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4: Sunrise Yoga on the Alahein river and Restorative Yoga

This morning you will wake up slightly earlier, enjoy some snacks and a cup of tea. Then we will drive to Kartong and the riverside. Once we’ve reached, we will spend a few hours on the river while the sun is rising. Then we will stop on the shore for morning rise and shine yoga. Afterwards, we will transfer back to the Lodge. During this afternoon we will do a special restorative yoga and an evening mindfulness session in the yoga shala. Here you will become relaxed and bring in elements of self-compassion.

Included:

Transport
Morning rise and shine yoga
Restorative yoga and mindfulness session
Snacks and a cup of tea/coffee

Day 5: Closing Ceremony and Dinner

After your morning coffee, tea and fruit head to the Yoga Shala for your final morning session. This afternoon, we will undergo a closing mindfulness session with a reflection of the week. Likewise, you will participate in individual action planning. Following this, we will have a celebration dinner. Be warned; there may be some dancing!

Included:

Morning yoga session in the shala
Mindfulness session
Individual action planning
Coffee/tea and snacks
Celebration dinner

Yoga & Mindfulness Eco Retreat