Let the Sun into your Heart - Yoga Holidays in Mozambique
En résumé
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Sports
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Durée7 jours
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NiveauTous niveaux
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DestinationAfrique / Mozambique
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ÂgeDe 18 - 90 ans
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Emissions21.56 kg CO2
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Type de séjourEn liberté
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Langues
Anglais
Portugais
En quelques mots
Set on the shores of Vilankulo, in Mozambique's Inhambane Province, "Let the Sun into Your Heart" is an 8-day yoga holiday hosted by Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel, overlooking the turquoise channel toward the Bazaruto Archipelago. It's a retreat built for slowing down, letting the ocean's rhythm and the Mozambican sun recalibrate body, breath, and mind.
Daily practice moves through several styles: Hatha-Vinyasa Flow to build strength, Yin Yoga for deep release, and playful Aerial Yoga using silk hammocks. Guided pranayama and mindful meditation round out each day.
Accommodation is in Bahia Mar's spacious, comfortable rooms with stunning sea views, waking guests to the sound of the Indian Ocean. Nourishing meals use fresh local ingredients, supporting the practice without weighing guests down.
Beyond the mat, guests explore the Bazaruto Archipelago's white dunes, clear water, and marine life on the week's excursions, and unwind with included spa treatments and massage.
What ties it together is intention: Bahia Mar calls Vilankulo one of Africa's most peaceful destinations, and the retreat matches that. It's less a fitness bootcamp than a gentle return to yourself, eight days centered on reconnection to breath, ocean, and a slower rhythm of living.
For travelers comparing yoga holidays in Mozambique, the pull is the combination: real variety in yoga styles, genuine access to the Bazaruto Archipelago, and a boutique hotel setting rather than a bare-bones retreat center.
Les points forts
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Diferent styles of yoga in one week program
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Pranayama and meditation one on one sessions included
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Untouched nature and uncrowded destination
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Sport
Niveau
Yoga
Le mot de l'expert
All guests are welcome.
Our teachers adapt the classes to all levels.
Encadrement
Anglais
Portugais
The retreat is guided by Bahia Mar's own team of teachers, each bringing a different thread to the practice. Susana Vidal, who has led Bahia Mar's development for over a decade and brings more than 20 years in the wellness industry, is certified in Hatha Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Pranayama, and weaves Traditional Chinese Medicine principles into her Yin classes as she continues studying Therapeutic Yoga. Gretha de Wet, based in Mozambique for over 20 years, trained in Hatha Yoga in 2018 and recently added Yin Yoga certification; her classes are known for balancing strength with gentleness, taught with a joy she says is "felt in every breath, every movement." Meditation and mindfulness are led by Gerry Rickard, who holds a four-year Master's degree in Mindfulness Based Teaching from the University of Bangor, Wales, and runs his own practice, MindWise, teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to clients worldwide. Gerry approaches the practice through a Buddhist psychological lens but keeps it deliberately unpretentious, aiming to make meditation "accessible to all and a great way to see how our mind works." Together, these three give the retreat a grounded, personal feel rather than a rotating cast of visiting instructors.
Programme
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Welcome to Vilankulo
- Petit-déjeuner inclus
- Déjeuner inclus
- Dîner inclus
Day one begins with arrival in Vilankulo, where guests are welcomed into Bahia Mar and settled into their rooms, sea views and the sound of the Indian Ocean setting the tone before anything else happens. Rather than diving straight into a packed schedule, the first hours are left open for guests to unpack, rest after travel, and get their bearings - a walk along the beach, a first proper meal, a chance to meet fellow guests over lunch or afternoon tea
Jour 1 -
Explore Your Yoga
- Petit-déjeuner inclus
- Déjeuner inclus
- Dîner inclus
Explore the different yoga styles. Either in group classes or on one on one sessions with the teachers.
Jours 2 à 7
À noter
This program opens gently on day one and builds through the week toward the retreat's stated aim: nurturing body, calming mind, and elevating spirit in a peaceful setting away from the everyday.
Here's a summary of what the 8-day program includes:
Accommodation & Setting — 8 nights at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel in spacious rooms of your choice.
Yoga, Breathwork & Movement — Daily practice across multiple styles: Hatha-Vinyasa Flow (strength and energy), Yin Yoga (deep release, with Traditional Chinese Medicine influences), and Aerial Yoga (silk hammocks). Led by Susana Vidal and Gretha de Wet. Guided one-on-one pranayama sessions
Meditation — Daily mindfulness and meditation practice led by Gerry Rickard (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction approach).
Meals — Nourishing meals throughout, prepared with fresh local ingredients, designed to support the practice rather than weigh guests down.
Excursions — Exploration of the Bazaruto Archipelago: white dunes, clear water, and marine life.
Spa & Recovery — Included spa treatments and massage/body work.
Hébergement
Accès
Vilanculos hosts an international airport with flights departing to and from Johannesburg on a daily basis.
There are also flights from Maputo, and also from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), a great combination for a safari & retreat holiday.
Please book your flight to arrive at Vilankulo Airport (VNX). Our Bahia Mar shuttle will collect you upon arrival at the airport.
Se rendre au point de départ
Transfers to and from the airport are complimentary.
Bahia Mar is situated only eight kilometers from the airport - a 12 minute drive.
Détails du prix
Le prix comprend
- Access to the gym and to group classes
- Airport transfers to and from the hotel
- All yoga classes as described in the program
- 6 one-on-one sessions (pranayama, meditation and asana practise)
- All massages and treatments as detailed in the program
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- 1 trip to the islands of Bazaruto Archipelago
Le prix ne comprend pas
- Additional activities
- Additional massages and treatments
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- Traveling visa if applicable
Options
- Tarif Flex et assurance
Informations pratiques
Formalités spécifiques
Spécificités
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate what formalities are required for entry and stay in the destination country. You can also consult this information on the France Diplomatie website (https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/).
For connecting flights operated by different airlines, also check the formalities for countries you transit through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are compliant, in particular regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to still be valid 6 months after your return), visa requirements, necessary vaccinations and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account customs restrictions and other obligations of the destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date — remember to regularly check official websites.
L'équipe de Wellness Team
Évadez-vous dans un luxueux boutique-hôtel éco responsable situé sur les rives de l'océan Indien, au Mozambique. Conçu comme un véritable sanctuaire, cet établissement propose des suites élégantes avec vue sur la mer ou nichées dans des jardins luxuriants pour une déconnexion absolue.
Sur place, l'expérience est axée sur la revitalisation du corps et de l'esprit grâce à un spa ultramoderne, des retraites de bien-être sur mesure et une gastronomie saine mettant à l'honneur les spécialités locales. Ce havre de paix est également le point de départ idéal pour l'aventure : croisières vers l'archipel paradisiaque de Bazaruto, plongée sur des récifs exceptionnels ou encore kitesurf.
En bref, c'est l'alliance parfaite entre luxe, reconnexion à soi et évasion tropicale au cœur d'un environnement naturel préservé.
