8-Day Iyengar Yoga Holiday with Monique Weschta

When?

28th June - 5th August 2025

Description

JOIN MONIQUE FOR A ONE-WEEK YOGA & WELLNESS HOLIDAY ON THE SUNNY SOUTH COAST OF SOUTH AFRICA.
UNWIND FROM YOUR DAILY LIFE, ENJOY A TRANSFORMATIVE HOLIDAY, AND RE-ENERGIZE YOURSELF!

The yoga classes are for all levels, from beginners on the mat for the first time to experienced yogis who want to deepen their practice.

Included daily is a yoga class, breakfast, a restorative yoga class with pranayama and meditation, lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner, accommodation, a whale and dolphin watching boat excursion, a guided forest hike, a visit to Lake Eland Game Reserve overlooking Oribi Gorge (activities a zipline and a suspension bridge) and enough time left to enjoy the beach and relax.

A wellness week just for you!

HIGHLIGHTS

• 2 yoga classes daily with all props included.

• One 2 hour asana class and one 2 hour restorative class with pranayama and meditation

• Iyengar yoga for all levels of experience including beginners

• Small groups, individual guidance, and a teacher with 25 years of yoga experience

• Vegetarian meals

• All dietary requirements are catered for at a small extra daily fee

• A boat excursion out to sea to see whales and dolphins

• A forest hike in and around Pumula Retreat

• A visit to Lake Eland Game Reserve overlooking Oribi Gorge with activities (a zipline and a suspension bridge)

• A voluntary afternoon of volunteering at a nearby community center.

• Enough free time to relax, reflect and recharge

• 7 night’s accommodation

• Daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner

• An all-inclusive holiday

• 10 minutes from the beach

• Suitable for solo travellers

Instruction in English
Small groups, a maximum of 15 people, ensure enough personal attention and correction.
Everybody works at his/her own level.
The atmosphere is friendly and non-competitive.

• ACCOMMODATION

  During this retreat, you will stay at Pumula Retreat. In Isizulu, (the provincial language) Pumula means “place of rest” and you’ll experience this feeling as soon as you enter the property. Stroll around our 5 acres of garden and find peace among the trees.
  
  The bedrooms are spacious and have magnificent valley and sea views. The large lounge offers space to relax, read books, play games or play a musical instrument. You are sure to love the classic, retro decor of this beautiful house. The upstairs area has a covered balcony overlooking the valley and sea and a large back terrace to enjoy the afternoon sun. Relax by the pool in one of the sun loungers or snooze in the hammocks under the trees.
  
  The accommodation can welcome up to 15 guests, (8 guests in the main house, 5 guests in the cottage, and 2 in the jungle apartment). All rooms have filtered water, ceiling fans, organic soap, and fresh towels.
  
  Pumula Retreat borders a forest and is only 10 minutes away from the beach.
  
  Visit this slice of paradise and take a break from your busy lives. The only sounds you will hear will be the sounds of nature.

  PROGRAM

  DAILY SAMPLE SCHEDULE

  • Yoga asana practice (2 hours)

  • Breakfast

  • Deeply relaxing restorative yoga with pranayama and meditation( 2 hours)

  • Lunch

  • Afternoon FREE time (activities/massages/beach)

  • Afternoon snack

  • Dinner

  Excursion days (boat trip, hike, and Oribi Gorge/Lake Eland) will be decided closer to the time, they are included in the price.
  
  The guided 5km hike will be in and around the forest of Pumula Retreat.
  
  The boat excursion is an experience you will never forget. Humpback and Southern Right Wales can frequently be seen off the coast during this time. The thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures close up in their natural habitat is very special and a real privilege. Bottlenose Dolphins are common residents of the South Coast, with pods of 30-50 dolphins, surfing the waves and jumping clear from the water.
  
  Lake Eland Game Reserve is a 5000-acre game reserve overlooking the Oribi Gorge. You can enjoy game viewing and spot zebra, giraffe, eland, wildebeest, and bushbuck. Lake Eland also offers the Zip Line Tour which includes 14 slides over 4.7km that give you breathtaking views over the gorge. Another highlight is walking across the 80m suspension bridge, you’ll be amazed by the magnificence and grandeur of the Oribi Gorge.

  RETREAT LOCATION

  Pumula Retreat is a forest & beach wellness venue situated on the subtropical East Coast of South Africa, 120 km south of Durban, in the Umzumbe area. The large property boasts breathtaking sea views, has direct access to the forest, and is only 10 minutes away from the beach. This quiet environment offers privacy and spectacular natural surroundings. The South Coast boasts sunny weather all year around and the warm Indian Ocean allows for a swim even in the South African winter! The large garden full of trees enables the guests peace and tranquillity as well as a connection with nature. Spot the local wildlife such as duiker and bushbuck (local antelope) and look out for the big variety of birdlife.

  WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • 7 nights’ accommodation

  • Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon snack

  • A boat trip

  • A hike

  • An outing to a Game Reserve

  • An outing to go volunteering at a local community centre

  • Daily 2x yoga classes (4 hours)

  • Tea, coffee, and water

  • All yoga props

  • Transfer to and from the retreat from the Durban airport

  • Free Wi-Fi

  WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Airfare

  • Insurance

  • Additional drinks

  • Additional activities

  CANCELLATION POLICY

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.

  • The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled.

  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

  SELECT YOUR PACKAGE:

  1 person
  Single room, private bathroom
  R20 400

  1 person
  Single room, shared bathroom
  R19 350

  2 people
  Twin or Double room, private bathroom
  R35 200
  Total price for 2 people

  2 people
  Twin or Double room, shared bathroom
  R33 100
  Total price for 2 people