This retreat with ADY was absolutely life changing. There’s life before Africa and life after Africa. The retreat was the perfect balance of unplugging from the crazy day-to-day life back in LA, mixed with a healthy dose of adventures with mobile game drives and a mobile safari to conclude the retreat, and near daily yoga sessions to ground us and really appreciate the serenity and tranquility of our landscape. Alex has curated such a special and intimate retreat, so thoughtfully planned to ensure the group got to experience all things yoga, appreciate the wildlife and nature, and also cultural activities to get to know the local lifestyle. The staff at munga plains were incredibly attentive and friendly - I wish I can cross paths with them again in life. The staff was welcoming, knew everyone on a first name basis, and became part of the retreat family by the end of the trip. The dancing session with local instruments and local hula skirts, the local cuisine, the calmness that came with being in such remote areas where we were the visitors in the animals world, leaves me feeling a newfound sense of gratitude for life and for finding peace in the everyday hectic nature of life back at home. Alex is such a precious human who really put in the thought and effort to create a magical experience - including but not limited to sunrise yoga on a river (with picturesque changing of landscape as the shades of the sky changed from dawn to all the beautiful shades of purple orange and pink as the sun rose), a river tour in the daytime that brought us up close and personal with all the wildlife (hippos, giraffes, elephants crossing the river right in front of us, etc), spotting cheetahs, countless impalas, local birds, lions eating their fresh kill within a couple feet from our vehicle, and so much more. Serenity doesn’t even begin to put into words how this trip changed my life- so many lessons learned from being in nature and reflecting on life by being out in the wilderness - patience, determination, knowing when to quit a pursuit, coordination and community for survival, taking things day by day because tomorrow is never guaranteed with animals, and so much more. The group dynamics was also perfectly considered, and although we all came from different walks of life, I can confidently say that I have made some life long friendships and would highly recommend this extremely special, one of kind experience with ADY if you are able to. I leave this retreat feeling more grounded than ever, feeling gratitude for life, and with never ending lessons learned from the animals and community I got to be part of through this retreat.

My Yoga Safari Retreat was truly an unforgettable experience! This was my third retreat with Alex, and once again, she created something incredibly special. Alex is an amazing yoga teacher-warm, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and so intentional in the experiences she curates. The combination of yoga, breathtaking safaris, beautiful surroundings,culture, adventure, and connection made this trip magical. Every detail felt thoughtfully planned, while still allowing us to be fully present and enjoy the journey. I came home with wonderful memories, new friendships, and so much gratitude! Alex has a gift for bringing people together and creating experiences that nourish the body, mind, and spirit.

Each journey I've been on with Alex has been better than the last. On this one she really out-Alexed herself. (Can Alex be a verb? idk). The whole experience was so unique and exceptional. Some of the highlights were seeing Victoria Falls, being close enough to elephants to pet them, sunrise yoga on the Zambezi river, the beautiful views of the African savannah, camping in the bush, and the daily safari drives where we saw every single animal we wished to see in the wild. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

This was truly a trip of a lifetime! Alex did such a wonderful job in hosting an unbelievable yoga retreat in Zimbabwe and Botswana. The group, the classes, the cultural events, the animals, and people we encountered made it so special and unforgettable. I will always remember this trip! Thank you!!

Alex Dawson’s retreat in Africa was genuinely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We traveled halfway across the world and somehow packed what felt like several bucket-list trips into one adventure. Starting the journey at Victoria Falls was incredibly powerful (one of the 7 wonders of the world). It was such a transcendent and awe-inspiring way to begin the retreat before heading deeper into Botswana. Everyone was really feeling the magic. We saw animals living freely in their natural environment, practiced sunrise yoga beside the river, went on incredible game drives, experienced breathwork in the middle of Botswana, and even did yoga with elephants nearby. That is not a sentence I ever expected to casually say. Alex brought so much depth and intention to the experience through her teachings, while still allowing the trip to feel fun, adventurous, and very human. There was always something meaningful happening. The hospitality at Munga Plains was also amazing. The staff were incredibly warm, gracious, and somehow knew everyone by name almost immediately. We felt genuinely taken care of throughout the entire safari experience. I will admit that before the trip, sleeping in tents during the African winter sounded slightly questionable. I had mentally prepared myself to freeze. Instead, it ended up being one of the most charming parts of the retreat. Sleeping outside made us feel even more connected to the landscape, the animals, and everything happening around us. The group itself was another major highlight. We had such a wonderful mix of people, which says a lot about Alex and the kind of community she naturally brings together. We laughed a lot, shared some unforgettable experiences, and felt very cared for throughout the entire journey. There was definitely a lot of travel involved, and not every part of getting across the world was glamorous, but it was completely worth it. This retreat was full of beauty, adventure, connection, culture, animals, yoga, breathwork, and moments that I will remember for the rest of my life.