Holistic Yoga Retreat Egypt

Take some time out and treat yourself to something special that will nourish your soul in Dahab, Egypt. Dahab is soothing for the senses, creative for the mind, vibrant for the body, and sacred for the soul. Your experienced teacher will take you through your practice, embracing the basic principles of yoga, chakra cleansing, breathing and meditation, and more. Join Coral Coast Yoga for this amazing yoga retreat and have an unforgettable holiday experience.

Highlights

Daily yoga classes

Chakra cleansing sessions

Breathing and meditation practices

Practice in a rooftop yoga shala overlooking the Red Sea

Stay active and join some adventure activities

Plenty of time to relax and rejuvenate

7 nights accommodation

Airport transfers

Skill level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Yoga styles

Accommodation

During the retreat, you will be staying at Coral Coast Hotel. It is a three-star hotel with 30 en-suite rooms, set on the shore of the famous dive site, Eel Garden. The idyllic beachfront location is perfect for lounging about and is just a few minutes walk from the main bay area. All rooms are air-conditioned with private balcony or terrace with a wonderful sea view. Laundry service is available for a small cost, so you don’t need to pack multiple items.

The hotel has a great restaurant and bar, serving a lot of dishes, local wines, and beers that can be served in any of the sitting areas throughout the hotel grounds. The Bedouin tent is an authentic corner on the beach, wonderful for day time chilling or spending an evening, tasting a traditional underground slow cooked meal with the local Bedouin.

Program

The yoga programs have been designed to allow time for self-contemplating, to improve your practice, and for absorbing the surrounding beauty of Sinai. With teachings twice daily in Coral Coast's atmospheric yoga shala set on the on rooftop overlooking the mountains of Saudi Arabia, the program is a suitable for people with all levels of experience. Classes embrace the basic principles of yoga, chakra cleansing, breathing and meditation, and are tailored to suit the group's needs.

After a week of practice, therapies, and quiet times in the hotels enticing quiet corners, you will definitely start to feel the benefits of taking time out and treating yourself to something special. Each day allows time to enjoy the surrounding beauty, maybe do some activities or just relax and recuperate. Private consultations from the in-house masseuse and therapists are also possible at the beginning of your holiday to help plan your week of wellness.

Daily schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Egypt

You will meet in Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and you will be transferred to Dahab (approximately one-hour drive). You will check in, have welcome drinks, and meet your holiday organizers. Overnight at Coral Coast Hotel.

Day 2: Yoga session 1

After light refreshments, attend your first yoga session at 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Coral Coast Hotel’s rooftop yoga shala. Your yoga teacher will introduce you all and give a briefing of the week head. After the class, enjoy a brunch tailored to suit with healthy replenishing menu.

Dahab is full of potential, so you will be given a short talk of what is available to do and recommended treatments and therapies that will enhance your overall well-being during your holiday. Take the rest of the day to relax or get acquainted with Dahab town, and what it has to offer. Overnight at Coral Coast Hotel.

Day 3: Yoga session 2 to 3

Remember to keep hydrated during this week, so enjoy some light refreshments before heading to your morning yoga class at 8:00 a.m. You will have a brunch afterwards and your afternoon is free until the evening yoga session from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Various therapies and treatments are on offer within the hotel wellness suite, that can enhance your experience. Overnight at Coral Coast Hotel.

Day 4: Yoga session 4 to 7

You will have refreshments and brunch, and enjoy both a morning and afternoon yoga session, with free time for the remainder of the day. Your day will run like this for the duration of the week morning yoga at 8:00 a.m. and evening 5:00 p.m. with afternoon activities such as snorkeling, to discover what marine life the Red Sea has to offer. Just footsteps from the Coral Coast Hotel, you can enjoy the beach and horse riding galloping along the beach at lagona. Overnight at Coral Coast Hotel.

Day 5: Yoga session 8 to 9

Today, you have the option to take your yoga session outdoors and embark on a desert safari into the desert interior to Yoga Plateau or continue yoga sessions in Dahab. Desert yoga is a spectacular setting with views across the desert. The tranquility and sheer beauty allow you to really listen to your inner voice and deepen your yoga practice. Desert yoga is offered at an extra cost.

Early yoga session at 7:30 a.m. And depart for the desert at 9:00 a.m., approximately one and half an hour's drive on and off road. Once you arrive at the Yoga Plateau, enjoy some Bedouin herbal tea before taking a short hike for conscious walking. Lunch is freshly prepared and cooked on the open fire at base camp. As the sun moves around, you will have a yoga session finished with a sunset meditation. Return the hotel approximately 7:00 p.m. Overnight at Coral Coast Hotel.

Day 6: Yoga session 10

The last yoga session will work with revealing what you have journeyed through over this last week, whether privately or over the discussion. By now, you will feel cleansed and revitalized, and will be a master of your art, having learned new skills that you can take with you and continue the practice on your return. Rest of the day is free for optional classes, therapies, or activities.

As a grand finale, you will head to the local mountain valley for a dinner under the stars. Freshly based food is served while you absorb the mountain energy and star gazing. Return to the hotel app 9:00 p.m. Overnight at Coral Coast Hotel.

Day 7: Day of leisure

Today is a day of leisure. You are free to enjoy any excursions or activities in Dahab.

Day 8: Departure

You are free to do any activities until the time for departure transfer to your airport.

Retreat location

The yoga retreat will take place in Dahab, Egypt. Translating as ‘gold’ in Arabic, Dahab is a place of unique beauty, surrounded by world class coral reefs, beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, and the vast desert landscapes. Formerly a Bedouin fishing village, this sleepy town is situated on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula, just an hour's transfer from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Travelers return over and over again to enjoy the relaxed bohemian vibe and year round sun. Dahab has so much to offer, choose to relax at one of the many restaurants and cafe’s on the seafront, dive in the fantastic coral reefs, participate in watersports or activities, explore the surrounding landscape, or join one of the many wellness concepts that are all the rage.

Nearby places

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) - 1 hour

Unique features

Activities

Camel riding

Diving

Hiking

Horse riding

Massage

Reiki

Scuba diving

Snorkeling

Swimming

Swimming pool (outdoor)

General

Air-conditioned rooms

Balcony

Bar

Beach

Dining area

Hammock

Multilingual staff

Restaurant

Special menu request

Terrace

Yoga studio

Services

ATM / banking

Bicycle rental

Free Wi-Fi

Tour assistance

Food

You will be served seven brunches during the retreat. The resident chef can also cater to the needs of those on a controlled diet and is happy to prepare special requests.

The following meals are included:

Brunch

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Additional activities

Camel trek (full day)

Enjoy a snorkeling trip on a coastal camel trek to Ras Abu Galum with its high mountains, wadis, fresh water springs, picturesque sand dunes, and undisturbed coral reef. It is one of the most beautiful national parks in Egypt. Lunch is freshly prepared within the beach hut location while you discover the amazing underwater world.

Desert yoga safari (full day)

The Sinai deserts sheer natural beauty and uplifting energy is ideal for practicing yoga. Focus on your mind, body, and soul, with some light trekking, giving time for inner silence with serene surroundings of plateaus, rolling sand dunes, and canyons. Sunset meditation is the idyllic, wind down to the day. Lunch is freshly prepared in the desert camp served around the camp fire.

Horse riding (per hour)

The horse riding is suitable for all abilities, whether you are an experienced rider or a novice looking for a different experience. Choose to journey down to Dahab Laguna, where you can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful coastline, or take a trail inland. Whether you want to gallop along the waters edge or take a gentle trot, this is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Saint Catherines and Mount Sinai trip (full day)

Saint Catherines monastery lies just at the base of Mount Sinai and is still a working monastery to this very day. Learn about the myths that surround the mystical monastery, reports of angels, and the famous Burning Bush. Climb the famous Mount Sinai where it is said that Moses received the "10 commandments”, and enjoy the stunning panoramic view from its peak as you watch the magical sunset.

Scuba diving (half day)

Snorkeling (half day or full day)

Dahab is home to many amazing coral reefs and abundant with marine life. The famous Blue Hole is renowned for the reef formation, where there is a stretch of coastline with beautiful corals. You have the option for a half or full day trip and discover the stunning underwater world that surrounds Dahab.

Additional classes

Art of the sword (per hour)

This Japanese sword discipline dates back to the days of the samurai, although the swordsmanship and techniques are used today in a form of well-being. Combining meditation, stretching, choreography, and vocal skills, these classes are ideal for de-stressing, toning the body, and a certain amount of self-defence.

Iyengar yoga (per treatment)

Iyengar yoga is a form of Hatha yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision, and alignment in the performance of posture (asana) and breath control (pranayama). A number of different props are used in Iyengar since emphasis is given to alignment and precision in every posture.

Kundalini yoga (per hour)

Kundalini yoga is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions, combining meditation, mantra, physical exercises, and breathing techniques. It is a Raj yoga, encompassing the eight limbs of yoga into a singular practice of excellence and ecstasy. There are a number of Kundalini classes scheduled throughout the week, that you can join to enhance your yoga holiday experience.

Qi Gong (per hour)

Qi Gong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. The word ‘qi-gong’ is comprised of two separate characters, ‘qi’ meaning energy, and ‘gong’ meaning cultivation or effort. Qi Gong is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body. Beach and studio session are held weekly.

Sadhana meditation (per session)

This beautiful early Sadhana meditation is the ultimate way to start your day. Staring with meditation while a recited prayer flows in the background, yoga asanas with relaxation and end with a powerful session of chanting, this session is blissful. Check the weekly schedule to see whether the session will be held, either on the beach, within the bedouin tent, or in the studio.

Zumba (per hour)

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music combined with a heart pumping cardio workout. The focus is on having fun in a party like atmosphere. Zumba is truly for anyone who can stand up and dance. Dance is a very liberal term here, as no dance experience or skills are necessary. The hour long Zumba classes begin with a dynamic warm up and end with a cool down.

Complimenting therapies

BARS (per session)

The Bars are a series of 32 points on the head, which when lightly touched releases old energies stuck in the brain and body. Whether it is thoughts, emotions, decisions, judgments, and beliefs from any lifetime that are electrically stored in the brain, a BARS treatment will release and dump these junk energies, bringing more peace, ease, joy, and glory in life.

Jade stone thermal massage

Thermal jade massage beds use the unique combination of the ornamental Jade stone and infrared rays to lend numerous health benefits. These benefits are possible because the massage restores optimum blood flow, flushes out toxins, and soothes joints from within using acupressure points.

Massage (per hour)

A full body or head massage is a lovely way to unwind and give your body a treat. Whether you have a particular issue or wish to relax, there are a variety of massage therapies with the in-house International therapist. From deep tissue to reflexology and Indian head massage, all on offer in 30-minute or 60-minute sessions.

Meditation session (per hour)

For some people, meditation is regarded as the mental concentration of something, whilst others consider meditation as a state of imagination that gives them peace or satisfaction. All these methods have one goal, to slow down and eventually completely stop the incessant activity of your mind.

Reiki sessions (per hour)

Reiki session works with your life force energy and help to align and release any negative blockages. Reiki is Japanese for Rei (universal) and Ki (life force energy). The Reiki masters pass on “Ki” by laying hands over the body and channeling energy to activate natural healing, whether emotional or physical and also to stimulate the body’s immune system.

Sudanesse beauty treatments (per treatment)

Sherin provides a range of traditional Egyptian and Sudanese wellness and beauty treatments exclusively for women, knowledge of which has been passed down from generation to generation by the “Haboba” or grandmother. Using natural herbs and seeds, she hand blends the shrubs & “cooks” her own sandalwood.

What's included

7 brunches

7 nights accommodation

10 yoga classes

A mountain dinner

Airport transfers to and from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

What's not included

Additional foods, drinks, or refreshments

Cancellation insurance and repatriation insurance

International flights

Laundry

Optional activities

Personal expenses

Telephone fees

Visa

How to get there

Recommended Airports

SSH

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport

59 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Coral Coast Yoga will pick you up from the airport.

Arrival by ferry / boat

Please take a ferry to enter Dahab from Jordan.

Airport: Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
Airport transfer included: Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.

The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 28 days before the arrival date.

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