50hr Yoga Immersion in Mozambique

THE LOCATION

We will be staying at Turtle Cove Surf Lodge and Yoga Shala. The retreat centre is nestled between the tropical seaside village of Tofo and surfer’s heaven Tofinho Point, with accommodation in en-suite chalets in the palm tree garden. The food will include a wide variety of delicious vegan, vegetarian and clean eating meals.

We will stay within walking distance from the famous curved Tofo beach. You’ll find a wide range of activities on offer, from long beach walks to snorkelling, diving, surfing, boat trips to local islands and visits to nearby villages to sample the fresh seafood.

THE PROGRAM

The yoga immersion course consists of 50 hours of yoga practice (about 6 hours per day) with Mel and Steven, and is open to anyone who wants to take their yoga practice to the next level or as a refresher for yoga teachers to re-inspire their own practice. You will develop your repertoire of hip-openers, back bends, arm-balances, inversions, standing poses and transitions, you will learn to go further into the mental and spiritual aspects of yoga (breath work, meditation, philosophy,…) and you will return with a profound understanding of your body and mind and how yoga can make you into the best possible version of yourself.

The program consists of the following modules:

- asana practice (daily energising vinyasa flow classes and restorative and yin-type yoga session)

- asana (yoga pose) clinic and alignment workshops

- basic anatomy for yogis (including common injuries and risks)

- basic philosophy and history of yoga

- how to start and design your home yoga practice

- pranayama and meditation practice

A typical day will have the following schedule (subject to change):

6-8am: morning yoga practice (vinyasa flow style)

8-9am: breakfast

9-11am: alignment, anatomy, philosophy workshops

11am-5pm: free time (resting, beach time, surfing, snorkelling, diving, local village, boat trip, etc)

5-7pm: evening yoga practice (restorative and yin-style)

7-10pm: dinner and free time

THE FEES

R17 500 early bird (booking and payment before 31st January 2019)

R20 000 normal price

a 50% deposit confirms your spot

What is included:

- 50 hour yoga immersion course with daily morning and evening classes by Mel and Steven

- 8 nights accommodation in en-suite chalets (sharing a room with one other participant)

- 8 x breakfast buffets

- 8 x 3 course dinners

- transfer to and from Inhambane airport

- a certificate of completion

- free Wifi

What is not included:

- flights (approx 6000 ZAR return from Johannesburg), or Zelma’s bus service is R2400 return (more details on www.tours2moz.com)

- lunch and additional excursions/activities

- alcoholic drinks

- visa fees (free for South African residents)

- beach shuttle R20/day