'Ocean Mind Ocean Life' solo wellbeing retreat Mozambique
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Welcome to this unique Ocean Mind Ocean Life wellness & wellbeing retreat by Unique Mozambique and Mindwise. With our deep roots in mindful living and well-being, Mozambique, with its unspoiled beaches and coastline, the turquoise blue water and warm embrace of the Indian Ocean, offers the perfect backdrop for your inner wellness journey.
In meditation, the imagery of the waves and ocean is often used to describe the mind and the constant chatter of our thoughts. You can imagine that your thoughts are like the waves that are constantly being created as they head to the shore. The ocean is the depth of our minds from which all these waves come from and go back to.
During this mindful holiday retreat, we will be exploring ‘ocean mind’. The ocean itself also can be healing and will be right outside your door.
Meditation practices will take place every morning and, in the afternoons, the ocean beckons with planned activities – all part of the package.
Over five days, MA qualified mindfulness teacher Gerry will guide you on this journey. You will learn about mindfulness meditation, how to take a different look at our thought processes (the waves) and learn how to ‘surf’ them, instead of getting caught up in them, as we often do.
All combined with fun and unique experiences and activities.
In a beautiful peaceful setting you will learn tools that you can use back home.
Whether you would like to learn more about mindful meditation or are already an experienced practitioner, this mindful holiday is for you. Welcome.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in our guest room at our own house which is connected to the main house. It’s a simple but clean room with King Size bed and your own private bathroom with hot shower. You’ll have access to our beautiful peaceful tropical garden facing the ocean and the Bazaruto Archipelago with a private path to the beach.
Highlights Retreat
- Fully personalized retreat and private guided one-to-one meditation practices with a professional MA qualified and certified mindfulness teacher
- Learn about mindful meditation in a tropical beautiful and unspoiled holiday setting
- Pristine beachfront private meditation sessions & Yoga
- Private meditation session on an idyllic sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean
- Personalized Homestay in Vilanculos including fresh, healthy and local food
- Day trip to the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago including lunch
- Ecotourism canoe safari with a meditation in the African bush
- Dinners in local restaurants and local unique experiences
- Experience Mozambican life first hand
- Superb flexibility, available all year round
Date & Location
Fully flexible, available all year round
Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights
Please note your retreat can be completely customized to your wishes and needs. We feel a minimum of 5 nights is needed for this retreat but you can extend with as many days as you would like.
Retreat Program
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
– Airport pickup and Welcome at our house
– Mindfulness meditation session with Gerry & introduction to the retreat
– Dinner at the house
Day 2
– Morning meditation at the beach by the Indian Ocean
– Yoga at Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
– Breakfast at the house
– After breakfast 2-hour local village tour by Tuk Tuk including a local lunch
– Relax and reading time
– Afternoon meditation
– Dinner at the house
Day 3
– Breakfast
– Half day boat trip including picnic & drinks to ‘death island’, an idyllic sand bank in the middle of the Indian Ocean with private meditation on the island. Tide dependent.
– Relax time
– Afternoon practice
– Dinner in a local restaurant
Day 4
– Early morning meditation followed by light breakfast
– After breakfast departure for a day trip to the Bazaruto Archipelago (shared group tour)
– Afternoon meditation
– Dinner at the house
Day 5
– Sunrise mediation at the Red Dunes in Vilanculos
– Yoga at Bahia Mar
– Breakfast at the house
– Relax & contemplation time
– Light lunch
– 16.00 hrs transfer to the Govuro wetlands for a canoe safari, meditation at sunset
– Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 6
– Final Morning practice
– Breakfast and Goodbyes
Cost & What's included
€1325 per person fully personalized solo retreat
Price duo-retreat: €945 per person fully personalized retreat for 2
- 5 nights accommodation in our guest room in Vilanculos including all meals, tea, water & coffee, with tropical garden, beach access and view on the Bazaruto Archipelago
- airport pickup and drop off
- daily guided and fully personalized one-to-one mindful meditation sessions (2x 1-1.5 hours per day) and guidance throughout the week with an MA qualified and certified professional Mindfulness teacher
- 2 yoga group classes including 1 breakfast in Bahia Mar Hotel Vilanculos
- Guided meditation, picnic & boat trip on death island, a stunning sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean
- Guided sunrise meditation in the Red Dunes
- Full day boat trip (shared) to the Bazaruto Archipelago
- A canoe safari and sunset meditation in the unique Govuro wetlands
- 2x dinner in a local restaurant in Vilanculos
- Local tour by Tuk Tuk discovering local life and a visit to the local market and town including local lunch
What's not included
- flights
- visas (MZN 650 approx $10 – most countries qualify for a visa on arrival in Mozambique)
- optional extra activities such as kitesurfing or horseriding
- drinks except water & tea & coffee
Our house with big veranda and ocean view
Comfortable Guestroom with private bathroom
Your hosts Christina & Gerry
Meditation & Yoga on an idyllic sandbank Vilanculos Mozambique
Santa Carolina Paradise Island Bazaruto Archipelago Mozambique
Meditation with Gerry beach Vilanculos Mozambique
Mindfulness @Southern Cross School Vilanculos
Dhow boat at sunrise Vilanculos Mozambique
What makes this Retreat special and unique?
1. Fully Personalized Exclusive Solo Meditation Retreat
Start your days in Vilanculos with a professional guided meditation session on the serene beaches or in one of the beautiful hotels, allowing you to connect deeply with nature and yourself. You will be learning about mindful meditation from a professional MA qualified and certified Mindfulness teacher and learn how to practice and live from being mode in a beautiful environment.
2. Pristine Beachfront Meditation Sessions & meditation in the middle of the Indian Ocean
A guided meditation on a sandbank known as ‘Death Island‘, composed of tiny shells which is only visible on low tide, is a very unique and intimate experience. Reconnect with nature and yourself under professional guidance, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, dolphins, star fish and sand so white you will not believe it. A truly unforgettable and memorable experience.
3. Visit the Bazaruto Archipelago
You cannot visit Vilanculos without visiting the idyllic and beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago. Hop on a fast speed boat for a fun group day tour included in your retreat, which will take you around this beautiful part of the world. You can also choose for a more mindful and slow sailing experience by traditional dhow (additional costs apply). The Bazaruto Archipelago is stunning.
4. Sunrise meditation at the Red Dunes Vilanculos
Get up at the crack of dawn for a guided meditation at the Red Dunes in Vilanculos. Watch the enormous sun rising over the Indian Ocean, warming and lighting up the land and colouring the dunes red. Gaze over the vast unspoiled land that Africa is.
5. Experience Mozambican Life, Food & Flavours
Soak up the peaceful vibe of Mozambique and experience local African life. Meet the friendly locals and the fishermen on the beach. Enjoy a fun tour by Tuk Tuk to the local market, learn about the culture and taste local food & flavours.. Two evenings of the retreat we will take you to a local restaurant as well.
MindWise
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