Sun, sea and savasana.
Join me from Saturday 21st - Thursday 26th January 2023, for a yoga break in the laid back coastal town of Essaouira, Morocco
Stay in an 18th Century Riad close to the medina, conveniently located to explore all this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer - from artisanal makers and food markets, to the surf perfect windswept beach, fishing port and film locations to the historic fort.
Whether you're travelling with a partner, with friends or going solo there are room options for you. Accommodation is arranged in 2 double rooms and two triple rooms (with a double bed and a single bed), all with ensuite bathrooms and many spacious enough for lounge seating and cosy nooks.
Breakfast every day will be provided by our cook and housekeeper, Soumi. Dinner is provided on four of the five nights - leaving you an evening free to explore the town at night (scroll down for more on what you can expect).
Stay in an 18th Century Riad close to the medina, conveniently located to explore all this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer - from artisanal makers and food markets, to the surf perfect windswept beach, fishing port and film locations to the historic fort.
Whether you're travelling with a partner, with friends or going solo there are room options for you. Accommodation is arranged in 2 double rooms and two triple rooms (with a double bed and a single bed), all with ensuite bathrooms and many spacious enough for lounge seating and cosy nooks.
Breakfast every day will be provided by our cook and housekeeper, Soumi. Dinner is provided on four of the five nights - leaving you an evening free to explore the town at night (scroll down for more on what you can expect).
A typical day on retreat.
Essaouira is located on the edge of the Atlantic in Morocco, so this laid-back town is famous for it's windswept beach that's popular with surfers and windsurfers (there's a number of surf schools for you to choose from). The temperature here never approaches the intense heat of Marrakech, even in the height of summer, but with 10.5 hours of daylight & 6 hours of sunshine a day, lows of 10 degrees and average daytime highs of 18 degrees, it's a perfect break from the dark indoor January days of London. Your days will look something like this...
• Begin the day with centring pranayama (breathwork), Ashtanga-style yoga, and a short meditation
• Enjoy a traditional breakfast including a selection of Moroccan crepes, pastries, eggs, fruit, pastries, tea and coffee
• Spend your morning exploring this ENESCO World Heritage Site at your leisure. Highlights include the port, shopping for homewares by local craftspeople in the medina or a trip to the Skala de la Ville fort (both featured in Game of Thrones). Or get active with a surf lesson from one of the many surf schools, like Loving Surf or Ion Club.
If you're looking for more inspiration, here's a selection of articles about our destination:
Essaouira on a Budget: What to see and where to stay
Essaouira in Morocco - Haven not only for Jimi Hendrix
Hang out in a Moroccan Hammam in Essaouira
10 Amazing Restaurants in Essaouira
Essaouira: Morocco's hip town on the coast
• Begin the day with centring pranayama (breathwork), Ashtanga-style yoga, and a short meditation
• Enjoy a traditional breakfast including a selection of Moroccan crepes, pastries, eggs, fruit, pastries, tea and coffee
• Spend your morning exploring this ENESCO World Heritage Site at your leisure. Highlights include the port, shopping for homewares by local craftspeople in the medina or a trip to the Skala de la Ville fort (both featured in Game of Thrones). Or get active with a surf lesson from one of the many surf schools, like Loving Surf or Ion Club.
- For lunch, sample the local food scene (scroll down for an article from the Telegraph on the 10 best Essaouira restaurants), or if you aren't going veggie this time, sample the seafood at the fish market.
- Take it easy in the afternoon with a siesta in your room, curl up in of the many nooks and crannies in the riad, soak up some winter sun lounging on one of the two terraces and take a refreshing (!) in our classic riad rooftop pool. Or if you're not done exploring for the day, try one of the traditional hammams for rest and relaxation.
- In the early evening we'll wind down with a 60-90 minute yin or restorative yoga practice, with yoga nidra.
- End the day with a traditional dinner catered by Soumi, ranging from tagines (of course), salads, couscous, soup and Moroccan potato cakes.
If you're looking for more inspiration, here's a selection of articles about our destination:
Essaouira on a Budget: What to see and where to stay
Essaouira in Morocco - Haven not only for Jimi Hendrix
Hang out in a Moroccan Hammam in Essaouira
10 Amazing Restaurants in Essaouira
Essaouira: Morocco's hip town on the coast
What next?
To reserve your space you'll need to complete and return the consent & waiver, complete the booking form, and pay a deposit.
General booking opens on June 30th, with previous retreat guests having priority booking until then. To join the waitlist, please click here.
Early bird (until 30th July)
£550pp
Regular rate (31st July - 31st August)
£600pp
Latecomers (after 1st September)
£650pp
Flights and transfers are not included, but transfers can be arranged from Marrakech. Flights operate from London with a number of carriers, try Skyscanner, Expedia or the Hopper app for deals. I recommend you take advantage of this to include a night or two in Marrakech at the start or end of your trip!
There are two ways to pay:
Option 1
Pay half on booking and the balance on 6 weeks before the date of travel. Example: Early bird price £550, pay £275 now and £275 by 10th December.
Option 2
Pay £100 on booking and then pay monthly instalments of £100 (or less if the final payment is under £100) until the balance is paid. Example: Early bird price £550, pay £100 now and 5 monthly instalments of £100 plus a payment of £50 in the final month.
Please complete the form here to join me.
Ahimsa
This is a non-smoking property. To be inclusive and respectful of all guests and the yogic tradition,
we ask that guests join us in keeping the retreat venue vegetarian and alcohol free.
General booking opens on June 30th, with previous retreat guests having priority booking until then. To join the waitlist, please click here.
Early bird (until 30th July)
£550pp
Regular rate (31st July - 31st August)
£600pp
Latecomers (after 1st September)
£650pp
Flights and transfers are not included, but transfers can be arranged from Marrakech. Flights operate from London with a number of carriers, try Skyscanner, Expedia or the Hopper app for deals. I recommend you take advantage of this to include a night or two in Marrakech at the start or end of your trip!
There are two ways to pay:
Option 1
Pay half on booking and the balance on 6 weeks before the date of travel. Example: Early bird price £550, pay £275 now and £275 by 10th December.
Option 2
Pay £100 on booking and then pay monthly instalments of £100 (or less if the final payment is under £100) until the balance is paid. Example: Early bird price £550, pay £100 now and 5 monthly instalments of £100 plus a payment of £50 in the final month.
Please complete the form here to join me.
Ahimsa
This is a non-smoking property. To be inclusive and respectful of all guests and the yogic tradition,
we ask that guests join us in keeping the retreat venue vegetarian and alcohol free.