Join us for this 5-day, 4-night retreat in the mystical Namibian bush, on private conservation land where giraffe, white rhino, and zebra move through the same reserve you will sleep in, guided by physician and yoga teacher Ingrid Yang, J.D., M.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT-500.

Namibia: Where the silence has something to say.

One of the oldest landscapes on earth, Namibia holds a quality of silence that is not empty, but immense. Dawn breaks in copper and ochre. The night exposes the Milky Way with an intimacy you do not expect until you are standing beneath it.

A place to call our own

This 5-day retreat will be held at Zannier Omaanda on a full-buy out, so the entire lodge and conservation land will be ours. Which means, we will not compete with other safari groups to see animals, the naturalists know exactly where the wildlife congregate, and this will be the place we call home for the week. The lodge set on 22,000 acres of private conservation land 30 minutes outside Windhoek, where the architecture disappears into the bush and the animals set the pace. We will set forth in safari drives at sunrise and dusk.

Wellness practices and breathtaking landscapes

We will practice yoga, breathe, and meditate with vistas of the open veld. We will meet with conservationists working to protect the wildlife that still moves through this corridor. We will take afternoon tea on wide terraces and let the day slow down.

All levels are welcome. Your body already knows how to do this. Namibia will remind it.

Q&A

1. What does the price include?

Four nights at Zannier Omaanda on a full buy-out basis, all meals  (breakfast and dinner, and either lunch or afternoon tea each day, with non-alcoholic beverages), all yoga and wellness sessions with Dr. Yang, return airport transfers, daily conservation drives, the N/a’ankusê Foundation excursion. International airfare is not included.

2. Is this a yoga retreat or a safari?

Both, and more! Daily movement practices (not just yoga) with Dr. Yang anchors each day. There will be a longevity talk, folk story session with the local naturalists, daily conservation drives, the N/a’ankusê visit, and the landscape itself form the outer journey.

3. What level of yoga experience is required?

None. All sessions are accessible regardless of experience, and Dr. Yang adapts every practice to the group. Beginners are welcome. There will also be other wellness activities such as breathwork, meditation, and alternative movement sessions. You are always welcome to skip if you prefer to rest, read a book, or do a spa treatment.

4. What is the cancellation policy?

Deposits are non-refundable. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Many credit cards include travel protection worth reviewing before purchasing a separate policy. Full terms are provided at booking.

5. Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Yes. Zannier Omaanda’s kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements. Please note your needs at registration.

6. How do I get there?

Fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. The lodge is approximately 30 minutes away. Round trip transfers are included. We are happy to share flight guidance once you confirm your spot.

Have more questions?

Get in touch with Ingrid at contact@ingridyang.com. She reads every email personally and responds promptly.

About Your Guide

Ingrid Yang M.D. is a physician, meditation teacher, travel writer and internationally-recognized yoga therapist of over 25 years. She is the author of the books Hatha Yoga Asanas, Adaptive Yoga, and The Zen Mindfulness Workbook. Dr. Yang's teachings are a rare and special experience; she leads trainings and retreats around the world, with a special focus on vinyasa flow, mindfulness, healing through breathwork, kinesthetic physiology and the mind-body connection. Find out more at www.ingridyang.com or instagram.com/ingridyangyogamd.