7 DAY YOGA BEACH RETREAT AT UMNGAZI

A wellness immersion amongst the beaches and rolling hills of the tranquil and untouched Transkei coastline.

Revitalise and rejuvenate with us at Umngazi RIver Bungalows and Spa, an idyllic seaside resort.
Through yoga, meditation, walks on the beach, hikes in the mountain and excursions we hope to facilitate a journey back to your own true nature.

WHAT WE OFFER:

7 Days and 6 Nights at one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Africa.
Mornings filled with yoga, meditation and a healthy breakfast. Afternoons at your leisure to walk on the beach, explore the area or opt for a hike in the mountain.
1 hike to the local village of Port St Johns.
1 hike through the mangroves and surrounding hills
Shared accommodation in Umngazi’s majestic rooms with river and sea views
Healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners lovingly prepared with much of the produce coming from the surrounding ocean and land.
1 spa treatment of your choice.

DATE: 22 – 28 July 2017

THE VENUE:
Surrounded by pristine scenery and boasting a uniquely relaxed sophistication, Umngazi is a resort with an extraordinary energy, with colourful people, remarkable nature and glorious weather creating the perfect holiday playground for couples and families. Feel part of the natural harmony that makes up this exceptional corner of South Africa, with the enchantment of the real Wild Coast and the warmth of the Pondo people. An adventure for the senses, as the tastes, sights and sounds of this wonderful land touch your soul, Umngazi calls to your sense of adventure with the promise of fascinating discoveries.

ABOUT SATORI AFRICA, YOUR HOSTS:
Satori can be roughly translated to mean enlightenment or awakening.
The name Satori Africa is inspired by the beautiful restorative power and healing nature of the African continent. This land lends itself to a holiday of sheer relaxation, indulgence, and restoration.
Mother Nature was no doubt in a particularly generous mood when blessing Africa with breath-taking sunsets, the crisp salty refreshing air of the Atlantic Ocean, produce of unbridled goodness and abundance and mountains of staggering proportions.
Besides providing you with the ultimate in bespoke itineraries, we firmly believe that no trip to Africa is complete without incorporating a host of wellness experiences.
Find your harmony here with us.

ABOUT WILL LINDEQUE, YOUR YOGA TEACHER
Will views yoga as the dance of life, which has provided him with powerful changes in mind, body and spirit. Will specialises in a flowing vinyasa yoga that incorporates traditional asana and breathing techniques with dynamic movement. His Vinyasa based classes are strongly influenced by Ashtanga. He strives for his classes to be accessible to all levels with the added opportunity to grow and challenge his students.

ITINERARY:
Day 1:

Check in from 2pm
Intro
Light flowing vinyasa to brush off the travel cobwebs
Sunset Fire Puja
Communal Dinner

Day 2:

Sunrise Guided Silent Beach Walk & Meditation
Yoga
Farm-Fresh Breakfast
Leisure & Play Time (hike, read, relax, swim or explore – treat this time as your chance to to rejuvenate, restore and relax)
Lunch
Mountain stroll, outdoor yoga and snacks
Dinner

Day 3:

Outdoor pranayama + yoga session
Farm-Fresh Breakfast
Hike 1
Private Gazebo Dinner

Day 4:

Special Sunrise Yoga Session
Group Swim Fun
Farm-Fresh Breakfast
Leisure & Play Time (hike, read, relax, swim or explore – treat this time as your chance to to rejuvenate, restore and relax)
Lunch
Yoga
Dinner

Day 5:

Morning meditation and yoga
Farm-Fresh Breakfast
Hike 2
Lunch
Leisure & Play Time (hike, read, relax, swim or explore – treat this time as your chance to to rejuvenate, restore and relax)
Sunset Cruise
Dinner

Day 6:

Early morning hike and mountain meditation + yoga
Farm-Fresh Breakfast
Leisure & Play Time (hike, read, relax, swim or explore – treat this time as your chance to to rejuvenate, restore and relax)
Lunch
Fun Farewell Dinner

Day 7: