Yoga retreats to escape to in SA Posted on 14 January 2019 Flex your yogi muscles and try out one of these local yoga retreats to regain your breath and stretch out the knots and kinks from the stresses of work. Whether you enjoy being seaside or escaping into nature, here are a few places to escape to while practicing this peaceful discipline. From short weekend escapes to longer dedicated retreats, each adventure offers different yogis a tailored experience depending on your interests and preferred areas. 1. Three-Day Ayurved Yoga Retreat, Gauteng View this post on Instagram This orchard and labyrinth 😍. No better place to relax. #relax #countryside #melodyhillretreat #retreat #yoga #yogaretreat A post shared by Melody Hill Retreat (@melodyhillretreat) on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:20am PST Treat yourself to a weekend just for you. Focus on your health and happiness beneath the trees of the popular retreat destination of Melody Hill Retreat banks of the Magalies River. This is a great retreat to do for those suffering from an illness or looking to heal their wounds, be they physical, mental or emotional. Yoga styles will include, Hatha, Vinyasa and Restorative. Highlights of this retreat include three classes, two meditation sessions and a wellness wheel workshop, among others. Dates: Friday 8 March, 2019 – Sunday 10 March 2019 Book here. 2. Eight-Day Fully Alive Safari & Yoga Retreat, Kwazulu Natal View this post on Instagram ~ Buddha ~ We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world. Speak or act with a pure mind And happiness will follow you As your shadow, unshakable. A post shared by Pumula Retreat (@pumularetreat) on Jan 11, 2019 at 11:03am PST Combine your love for nature with your yoga journey at this retreat in KwaZulu Natal. Focus on your practice as well as the adventure of a lifetime, both on and off your matt. Yoga styles you will practice here include Vinyasa and Nidra. From actively and consciously moving towards your physical boundaries, to hiking and zip-lining in a beautiful nature reserve and watching the sun rise over the savanna, this is a retreat that will leave your soul feeling full. Dates: Saturday 3 August 2019 – Saturday 10 August 2019 Book here. 3. Nine-Day Deep Cleansing & Transformational retreats, Western Cape View this post on Instagram We have a 60sqm yoga studio with air-conditioning and infrared heaters for all seasons. The large glass doors open up to a spectacular view for those sunny still days. If you would like to host your yoga retreat with us please contact us at [email protected] . . . . #yoga #yogaretreat #farmlife #capetown #farmhousestyle #wellness #southafrica A post shared by Lady Guinevere (@guinevereguestfarm) on Oct 15, 2018 at 6:06am PDT A retreat specifically for women to come together and experience comfortable femininity, building on their own ‘softness’. Ladies taking part will get the chance to break away from day-to-day responsibilities and get time to rest, focus on themselves and connect with other women. Yoga styles such as Hatha and Nidra will be practiced and guests can look forward to daily flows and two full-body holistic massages at the Guinevere Guest Farm. Dates: Sunday 24 February 2019 – Monday 4 March 2019 Book here. 4. Three-Day Exhale Yoga Retreat, Drakensberg View this post on Instagram Join us for a rejuvenating weekend of yoga with @hannelize_r and @consciouscollab. Feb 23-25. Delicious farm to table food, lots of yoga and a beautiful time in the country. #yoga #yogaretreat #medicinefoods #farmtotable #drakensberg #oaklands A post shared by Oaklands Country Manor (@oaklandscountrymanor) on Jan 21, 2018 at 2:06am PST Just three hours out of Johannesburg, you can experience a natural scenic beauty that surrounds Oaklands Country Manor with a guided nature walk and a picnic lunch. Yoga styles will include Vinyasa and meditation with the options for vegetarians meals during your stay. This experience is especially suited to foodies looking to spend a weekend away a rejuvenate while enjoying award-winning cuisine. Dates: Friday 1 March 2019 – Sunday 3 March 2019 Book here. 5. Luxurious Six-Day Yoga Retreat, Camps Bay View this post on Instagram Our little studio has served us well so far, with this incredible view you can’t help but feel relaxed. Connecting your breath to the waves of the ocean is quite magical 🌊✨🙏🏼 . . . . . . . . #yoga #namaste #magic #breathe #breath #awareness #love #namaste #wellbeing #wellness #yinyoga #breathwork #capetown A post shared by Pauze_retreats (@pauze_retreats) on Nov 27, 2018 at 1:13am PST Escape to a peaceful destination surrounded by sea and the beautiful mountains in Camps Bay. This week will allow guests to let go, love themselves and feel nourished and renewed. Instructor Alex Mohan will help yogis achieve a balance through, yoga, meditation, breath work, hiking, holistic therapies such as Reiki and Indian head massage, all while being fed by a fantastic chef. Yoga styles will include Hatha for both beginners and intermediate yogis. Dates: Sunday 28 April 2019 – Friday 3 May 2019 Book here. Picture: Instagram/Steveroberts.yoga Related Posts Rahiem Johnson: Why representation in travel matters 27 March 2023 Founded by Rahiem Johnson, Tray Table Seat Back is a Black-owned travel business that aims... read more 7 great spots to picnic near Cape Town 1 November 2022 Looking for somewhere to kick your feet up and embrace the warm days in Cape... read more 6 best beach campsites in SA 14 June 2022 From bucket-and-spade seaside spots to rugged and remote coastal coves, we’ve got your camping weekends covered.... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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