Yoga & Dive Retreat on the Island of Mauritius
Mauritius, known officially as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation located off the southeast coast of the African continent in the Indian Ocean. It is a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches with coral reefs surrounding most of the coastline.
The island is situated approximately 2400km off the South East Coast of Africa. The island covers 330km of coastline. Mauritius is 45km in width and 65km in length.
Mauritius, a tropical island paradise, is one of the world's top tourism destinations. It possesses a wide range of attractions, enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive beaches, tropical flora & fauna complemented by a multi-ethnic and cultural population that is friendly and welcoming.
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During this recharging week, you will experience a balanced yoga retreat at the most beautiful beach of Mauritius. The retreat is perfect for people looking for inner balance, a week of relaxation, sun/sand/ocean & diving, healthy meals and peace within.
The retreat is aimed to promote physical, mental and spiritual wellness and the yoga lessons are given by a professional yoga teacher, certified in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, with thorough knowledge of yoga, Ayurveda and philosophies.
It provides an escape from your world, giving you a taste of spirituality, Ayurveda, yoga and meditation in an intimite & relaxed wellness environment, situated 350m from Trou Aux Biches beach.
This 8 day yoga and diving retreat includes 5 consecutive days deep sea diving around Mauritius tropical islets, reef diving and turtle dives. This diving is open for beginners as well as certified divers and is run by PADI certified diving Instructors. All diving gear and equipment is provided.
If you are looking for different activities, please ask us about a Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Retreat; Yoga & Zumba Retreat; Yoga & Massage Retreat, and the classic Yoga & Detox Retreat.
WANT TO ADD A 3 DAY SILENCE RETREAT?
Get in touch and we will customize this trip to fit your needs!
FROM
$ 1.436,-
- PP SHARING
What’s included?
8 DAY | 7 NIGHT MAURITIUS YOGA & DIVE RETREAT
‘Yoga & Diving on Mauritius’
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
3* BASIC RETREAT
BREAKFAST & DINNER
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
YOGA, MEDITATION,
PRANAYAMA SESSIONS & MASSAGE
DIVES & EXCURSION
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
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WELCOME TO MAURITIUS
Upon arrival on Mauritius, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check-in, leaving you the afternoon to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
YOGA RETREAT
The intimate wellness, health retreat & spa is a holistic centre, located close to the beach at the north-western coast called Trou-aux-Biches. The accommodation provides full range of services including nutritional diets, herbal medicines, reflexology, weight loss, and detox programs in addition to the specialties in Yoga & Ayurvedic therapies.
The wellness centre has a sun terrace, garden and outdoor swimming pool. The shared & private bedrooms are on a generous surface area with tall french windows & balconies. Fresh towels and linen are provided and the rooms are all fully maintained and serviced by local staff.
Transfer
YOGA & DIVING PROGRAM
Wake up to the sound of local fauna and start the day with a Pranayama class in the fresh morning air on the sandy beach of Trou-Aux-Biches.
Then, have a delicious and nutritious breakfast with plenty of time before starting a slow-paced Hatha flow aimed at loosening and relaxing the body and mind.
The afternoon is spent on diving around the islets in Mauritius and the reefs. The day ends with a meditation therapy class and in the evening, you will have dinner and get together for an after-meal walk on the local beach.
Daily schedule (possible group sessions with other overnight guests)
• 06:00 – 07:00 Pranayama / Mudra / Neti
• 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast, Vegetarian & Vegan diet
• 10:00 – 11:00 Hatha Yoga
• 14:00 – 17:00 Dives -beginners & advanced- (5)
• 19:00 – 20:00 Meditation Therapy
• 20:00 – 21:00 Dinner, Vegetarian and Vegan diet
Optional silence retreat (Mauna – min 3 days)
Ocean
Meals
To complete your retreat, you will be served daily vegetarian breakfasts and dinners. The local cooks serve essentially Mauritian vegetarian meals, with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Traces of both northern and southern Indian Mauritian cuisine can be found on the menu.
Common preparations are delicious curry, chutney, rougaille (tomato paste that is very popular on the island) and pickles, most of which use local ingredients. The Mauritian versions of those dishes have a local flavor and differ, at times considerably, from the original Indian recipes.
The following dietary requirements are possible: Vegetarian, Vegan, Naturopath, Lactose-free, Unprocessed food, Yoga, Ayurvedic
Breakfast
& Dinner
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Meals
Excursion
During the retreat, you will go out on an island tour visiting the famous landmarks of Mauritius. Some of these places are quite unique in the world like Chamarel, the seven colored earth – a volcanic phenomenon producing seven different shades of earth, the Grand Bassin sacred lake of God Shiva with a 108 foot statue of God Shiva and the 108 Shivlings temple. You will also visit Black River Gorges National Park, Alexander Falls and Trou Aux Cerfs volcano.
Additional: We can organize other key island tours covering places like Le Morne Brabant – an undersea waterfall, another spectacular volcanic phenomena of Mauritius, Pamplemousses botanical garden – ranked in the top ten gardens in the world – Ile aux Cerfs, and the ocean route visiting different beaches around the island.
After breakfast on day 8, you will be transferred back to the airport, in time for your onward flight.
Details
REMEMBER: This itinerary is customizable. We can tailor this experience to your needs and budget. Please chat to use for further details.
What's included
- Airport Transfers
- 7 Nights @ Comfortable 3* Yoga Retreat
- Daily Vegetarian or Vegan Breakfasts & Dinners
- Water, Tea & Coffee (no other drinks & alcohol will be served)
- Daily Yoga Practice
- 5 Deep Sea Dives -open for all levels-
- Meditation & Pranayama Session
- Island Day-Tour of Mauritius
- Full Body Ayurvedic Massage 90 minutes
Does not include
We strongly advise to read our essentials page: Essentials & What to bring
- Flights
- Airport Taxes
- Travel Documents & Visa
- Personal Insurances: Travel,- Cancellation and Medical Insurance including Diving & Watersports (obliged)
- Additional Meals
- Yoga-Sport Outfit -We recommend to bring your own yoga mat & accessoires-
- Swim / Beach Towel
- Additional Treatments, Excursions & Activities
- Personal Expenses
- Tips & Porterage
General notes
- While every effort will be made to maintain the rates, there is little we can do in the event of a change in Government taxes or levies.
- A representative will be assigned to manage the entire program.
- Please note that no bookings have been made at this stage. This offer is subject to availability upon confirmation unless otherwise stated.
- African Hideaways reserves the right to change the program and schedule according to prevailing weather conditions.
- This proposal cost is subject to change due to unforeseeable changes in fuel and other levies.
- Suggested accommodation may be changed to similar depending on availability at time of booking.
Rates
$ 1.436,- (private room, shared bathroom)
$ 1.780,- (private studio, private bathroom)
- Prices are per person, sharing
- Ask us for an optional silence retreat (3-days)
Customize Trip
Remember, every trip is fully customisable, and we can tailor this experience to your needs and budget.
Get in touch with us today so we can create a tailor made holiday package that’s perfect for you.












