4-Day Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Monique Weschta

When?

1st -4th May 2025

Description

JOIN MONIQUE FOR A 4 day YOGA & WELLNESS retreat 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, brunch, a restorative yoga class with pranayama and meditation, an afternoon snack, dinner, accommodation and enough time left to enjoy the beach and relax.

A wellness week just for you!

HIGHLIGHTS

Meditation

• 3 yoga classes daily with all props included.

• Two 1.5 hours asana classes and one 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 forest hike in and around Pumula Retreat

• Enough free time to relax, reflect and recharge

• 3 night’s accommodation

• Daily brunch, snacks, refreshments and dinner

• An all-inclusive retreat

• 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 (1.5 hours)

  • Brunch

  • Meditation

  • Yoga asana practice (1.5 hrs)

  • Afternoon FREE time (forest walk/massages/beach)

  • Afternoon snack

  • Deeply relaxing restorative yoga with pranayama (1 hour)

  • Dinner

    The guided 5km hike will be in and around the forest of Pumula Retreat.

  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

  • 3 nights’ accommodation

  • Daily brunch, dinner and afternoon snack

  • A forest hike

  • Daily 3 x yoga classes (4 hours

  • Tea, coffee, and water

  • All yoga props

  • Transfer to and 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 INCLUDING TRANSFERS:

1 person Single room, private bathroom R 7 500

1 person Single room, shared bathroom R7 050

2 people Twin or Double room, private bathroom R 12 200 - Total price for 2 people

2 people Twin or Double room, shared bathroom R11 300 - Total price for 2 people

SELECT YOUR PACKAGE EXCLUDING TRANSFERS:

1 person Single room, private bathroom R 6 940

1 person Single room, shared bathroom R6 490

2 people Twin or Double room, private bathroom R 11 080 - Total price for 2 people

2 people Twin or Double room, shared bathroom R10 180 - Total price for 2 people