Stretch your body - not your budget - at these local yoga retreats
From Mozambique's beaches to the lush valleys of the Lowveld, these yoga getaways will take you to deep levels of relaxation without breaking the bank
LIMBER IN THE LOWVELD
Yoga Wena director Shameen Yacoob arranges regular retreats in the gloriously warm and gorgeous Lowveld region.
In addition to daily yoga practice, the retreats feature international teachers and spiritually developed individuals, plus hikes, lectures, massage, breath work and some of the best vegetarian food you'll ever encounter, cooked by Yacoob's sister, Jubeda.
Their next retreat is August 24 - 27, with special guest Dr Ela Manga, author of The Energy Code. (R7,500 includes accommodation at Ligna Lodge, Sabie, meals and activities.)
They also have a seven-day Yoga, Safari, and Hiking Retreat from October 20-26. (R17,500 includes three nights at Ligna Lodge, two nights in the Kruger and one night at Kapsehoop.)
Contact Yacoob on 083-785-5695 or e-mail yacoob.sga@wol.co.za.DOWNWARD DOGS AND DOLPHINS IN MOZAMBIQUE
Halo Gaia's three- to four-day yoga retreats combine twice daily practice with wild dolphin encounters in the Ponta Partial Marine reserve in Southern Mozambique.
The setting at Ponta Malongane is a nature lover's paradise, with coastal forest, beautiful bird life, monkeys, bush-babies and of course that amazing sea. There is a wide range of accommodation to choose from, from rustic tents to luxury villas.
The retreats also incorporate sound journeys, meditation and drum circles.
The next retreat that includes yoga is August 7-11. The next full-on yoga retreat is Sep 29-Oct 2.SUPPLE IN THE CITY
Yoga Works is on a mission to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness in and around Johannesburg.
They organise group events and classes on rooftops, in art galleries, in parks - and they also organise retreats.
Contact them to set up your own or join a pre-arranged one.
Next up is in Groot Marico from September 22-25. (R3,400 includes all meals and drinks, three nights' accommodation at the Tara Rokpa Centre and guided walks.)
After that, there's a weekend of yoga and hiking in the Drakensberg from October 27-29...
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