Cape Town Art & Yoga Retreat in Cape Town, South Africa

Souljourn Yoga

7 reviews

Feb 18 - 25, 2023

Group size: 8 - 10

Cape Town Art & Yoga Retreat

Cape Town, South Africa

$NaN

Feb 18 - 25, 2023

Group size: 8 - 10

Souljourn Yoga and AORA invite you on an unforgettable retreat to the gorgeous, culturally

abundant, and truly magical place that is Cape Town, South Africa. Led by founder of Souljourn

Yoga, Jordan Ashley and curator & co-founder of AORA, Jenn Ellis the retreat is a unique blend

of movement, art, architecture, food & more. Commencing our stay in a private modernist villa

in Kalk Bay, we’ll start each morning with yoga and a delicious, plant-based breakfast made by our very own private vegan chef Arabella of Eat to Thrive. From private gallery visits and hiking

table mountain to snorkeling with cape fur seals, surfing, and two nights in Stellenbosch, the winelands of South Africa, you will be guided by Saffa Tours on a journey that encourages

exploration, creativity, and serenity all against the backdrop of this beautiful coastal city.

Crucially, this retreat is honored to have partnered with Lalela Project (a Zulu word that means

to “listen”) that uses an arts curriculum to ignite imagination and teach children how to map

and manifest their dreams and goals, launching the possibility of a different future for

themselves and their communities in townships and inner city youths. Our retreat participants will be volunteering with their Female Empowerment Program with three opportunities to create, connect, and be inspired by these amazing young women through art and movement.

Please join us for Souljourn Yoga x AORA retreat to Cape Town, which will not only open your

senses, but your heart as we enjoy this beautiful balance of excursion, discovery, rest, and

practice.

Please read and sign Souljourn Yoga's Terms of Conditions and Waiver here:

http://www.souljournyoga.com/faq/

Note that your $500 deposit is a nonrefundable to hold your space. Thank you!

Day 1 (February 18)
Day 1 (February 18)
Welcome to Cape Town!
Land at Cape Town International Airport and be collected by Saffa Tours, your host

for the week, to be transferred to the Villa. Spend the rest of the day settling in,

relaxing and practicing yoga.

Dinner: Braai (barbeque) at the Villa with the group (included).
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Day 2 (February 19)
Day 2 (February 19)
Cape Peninsula Adventure
Begin the day with a yoga class followed by breakfast prepared by your private chef. Pick up from the villa and embark on a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula, including Chapman’s Peak Drive; Cape of Good Hope (most SW tip of Africa); and the African Penguin Colony (Boulders Beach). Lunch at Olympia Café in Kalk Bay (own account) Explore the famously quaint village and harbor of Kalk Bay.

Return to the Villa. Dinner at your own discretion (own account).
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Day 3 (February 20)
Day 3 (February 20)
Table Mountain Hike
Breakfast served by your private chef .Early pick up from the villa

Hike up Table Mountain with Saffa Tours Guides and catch the Cable Car down.

The hike requires an intermediate fitness level and is about 4 hours long. Water will be provided for the hike.

Lunch at Muizenberg beach (own account)

Option to Learn To Surf in the afternoon

Evening yoga session.

Dinner at your own discretion (own account).
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Day 4 (February 21)
Day 4 (February 21)
Art Tour and Visit Lalela
Begin the day with a yoga class followed by breakfast prepared by your private

chef, Bella. Pick up from the villa

Embark on an adventure of the Cape Towns finest Art Galleries & Studios with Jenn,whilst exploring the Mother City, its vibrant streets, rich history and diverse culture.

Lunch in the city (own account)

Visit the Lalela and meet the amazing students of the the Female Empowerment

Program for an afternoon of yoga and art.

Dinner at your own discretion (own account).
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Day 5 (February 22)
Day 5 (February 22)
Snorkelling with Seals/Township Tour/Visit Lalela
Breakfast prepared by your private chef, Bella. Pick up from the villa.

Collection by Saffa Tours to head to the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay.

Here we will catch a boat ride out to Seal Island and enjoy viewing the seals up close and personal. Hop on a boat and go snorkeling with the Cape Fur Seals. There is an opportunity to dive into the Atlantic Ocean and spend an hour or so swimming and playing with the seals before jumping back into the boat. All wetsuits and equipment will be provided. Lunch at the Wharf in Hout Bay (own account).

Local guides and people from the team of Lalela will take the group on a tour (Ghetto Relay) of the township. Collection by Saffa Tours to head to the Imizamo Yethu Township tour to visit the families and students of Lalela. We will take a 2- 3 hour walking tour through the township 'Imizamo Yethu' in Hout Bay by a local guide who lives there. Because he lives in Imizamo Yethu himself, he is the ideal person to explain the way of life and history of this township to you. The township tour is one of the most interesting and important travel experiences in South Africa.

Last day to visit Lalela to meet the amazing girls of the the Female Empowerment

Program for an afternoon of yoga and art. Return to the Villa. Late afternoon yoga class. Dinner at the Villa (included).

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Day 6 (January 22)
Day 6 (January 22)
Boschendal Winelands
Begin the day with a yoga class with Jordan followed by our curated plant based breakfast. Collection by Saffa Tours to explore the Winelands area. Start the next day in the oasis of Babylonstoren, a historic farm in the Winelands.

Pick up from the villa and take a scenic drive out to the Winelands and visit the quant Franschoek village. Lunch on a Wine Estate (own account)

Check in to Boschendal Wine Estate and spend the afternoon at leisure

Dinner in Franschoek (own account)

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Day 7 (February 24)
Day 7 (February 24)
Boschendal/Wine Tasting
Begin the day with a yoga class followed by a farm-to-table breakfast

Spend the morning relaxing by the pool or doing one of the following activities on the Boschendal Estate: Garden Tour & Harvest (included) or Farm Tour (included) plus other activities like horseback riding or hiking. Picnic Lunch on the Boschendal Estate (own account). Afternoon at Lesuire. Wine Tasting (included)

Dinner Reservation at The Deli (own account)
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Day 8 (February 25)
Day 8 (February 25)
Day of Leisure & Departure
Relax, sleep in, and enjoy a leisurely by breakfast.Day of leisure before heading off toCape Town International Airport
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Day 1 (February 18)

Welcome to Cape Town!

Land at Cape Town International Airport and be collected by Saffa Tours, your host

for the week, to be transferred to the Villa. Spend the rest of the day settling in,

relaxing and practicing yoga.

Dinner: Braai (barbeque) at the Villa with the group (included).

Nichole McDonald

Souljourn Yoga

7 reviews

Souljourn Yoga Foundation is a US 501(c)3 nonprofit inspired by seva, the Sanskrit word and yogic principle of selfless service. Our aim is to raise awareness + funds for girls education in developing countries by teaming up with both local and international non-profits. We create opportunities to explore, practice, + educate through yoga both on and off of the mat by offering global retreats to continue to promote female empowerment and education to communities where equal opportunities aren't always available.

The trip was amazing! The perfect balance of yoga, immersion into Peruvian culture, service and relaxation. Life-changing experience.

By Mikel D for Prema Peru with Lisa Bermudez + Cristina Schulman on 11 Jun, 2019

From the moment I arrived in Nicaragua I felt a sense of comfort and calm for the retreat that was before me. Stacey from My Alma Retreats coordinates a flawless series of logistics; myself and a handful of other retreat goers were pleasantly escorted to an incredibly villa on the pacific coast of Nicaragua for our first few days of retreat and recharge. Jordan and Allison led our group into several morning and evening yoga sessions that were mindfully choreographed and guided our group through the chakra system, element by element. Our days were blissful and entirely up to us how we wanted to spend them. We were spoiled by our fabulous personal chef who cooked amazing, colorful, nutrient and flavor rich meals three times a day. We headed into Granada midweek to give back to the local community through a heartfelt and fulfilling engagement with the young girls of UP Nicaragua; a philanthropic initiative to education the girls of inner city Granada on healthy and sustainable vocational options for their future. To say it was moving is an understatement; we hugged, conversed, practiced yoga, and shared empowering motivation to encourage them to continue striving for their dreams. We finished the week in the absolutely breathtaking countryside on a mineral rich, warm, inverted volcano lake, at Laguna Apoyo. Yoga sessions took place on a platform perched just above the lake, at sunrise and sunset, with the sounds of nature offering support and serenity; a truly majestic experience. Our final adventure took us into the city of Esteli, where we learned about the rich culture of farming; tobacco, Coffee and coco, that sustains the rural communities of Nicaragua. We donated books to the library bus initiative, offering mobile literacy for the rural communities of northern Nica. The experience was transformative, energizing, relaxing and majestic. I highly recommend for any adventurous spirit seeking a way to connect to culture, connect to your higher self, and give back in ways that are deeply moving. Flawlessly planned and executed by Stacy of My Alma Retreats. Flawlessly energized by Allison and Jordan.

By Delia J for Namaste Nica: A Yoga Retreat to Support Girls Education on 23 Jan, 2018

I cannot speak highly enough about this transformative experience to Nicaragua. Jordan plans the most unique trip fusing together relaxation for the mind and body with an immersive cultural experience giving back to the local communities. I feel refreshed and inspired and cannot wait to sign up for my next retreat!

By Erica L for Namaste Nica: A Yoga Retreat to Support Girls Education on 22 Jan, 2018

Dear Jordan and SoulJourn Yoga team, What an adventure. Prema Peru was an action packed and exciting journey. Most of all spending time with the girls of Sacred Valley Project was the most memorable especially shopping in the markets, learning their culture and making them smile! I wish we could have spent more time with the high school girls however because this visit was planned during the weekday they were doing their studies. I also think the flow of events would be smoother if we did not do sit downs for lunch. This took a lot of time out of the days where there were activities planned. A solution could be to grab food quickly somewhere or bag lunches. My most favorite meals were at Sacha Munay, Cola de Mono & Sunday we are at an incredible local spot in Cusco that was delicious! The activities were wonderful from ziplining to hot baths to Machu Picchu! The beginning of the trip was good paced and relaxing with plenty of time to enjoy yoga classes and gong bathes. This helped to acclimate to the elevation as well. I found that there were too many activities which made it confusing to know what was going on or what to pack in the middle of the week. Highly recommend to stress lots and lots of bug spray when in the jungle. Many people were eaten alive! We also had one man down during the mountain biking which was scary and thankful he is OK. However would be best to include travel insurance into the price based off the activity levels instead of making it an option. Overall I rate 10 out of 10! Incredible experience to give back to the girls and to experience Peru. Loved Sergio our guide, Che Che our driver, and Raoul ! They were wonderful. Maybe good idea to recommend to bring money for tipping them as well. Thank you again! Wonderful time!

By Christina C for Prema Peru: Live, Love, and Let Yoga with Lisa Bermudez and Joanne Silver on 13 Jun, 2017

Truly an epic adventure. In the Andes, every day brings ever more breathtaking landscapes, but we also had the special opportunity to meet and interact with the people of this amazing country, especially the girls of the Sacred Valley Project who are getting the education they so richly deserve.

By Steven K for Prema Peru: Live, Love, and Let Yoga with Lisa Bermudez and Joanne Silver on 06 Jun, 2017

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