Awaken Your Senses: A Soulful Journey of Yoga, Culture & Self-Discovery
Yoga Retreat in Sénégal
April 2026
Souimanga Lodge | Sine Saloum Delta, Sénégal
A Soul-Awakening Experience Like No Other
This is more than a retreat. It’s an invitation to connect with and awaken your body, mind, and soul.
Join me for an unforgettable week designed to lift up your spirit, ignite your senses, and reconnect you with the most vibrant, alive version of you, through movement, stillness, nature, and cultural immersion.
Rooted in the rhythms of nature and the beauty of Sénégalese culture, this journey offers space to breathe deeply, move intentionally, and reflect meaningfully. Set along the peaceful lagoon of the Sine Saloum Delta, Souimanga Lodge is a sanctuary where every sunrise feels like a fresh start.
I spent years of my life in Sénégal—in my teens and twenties—and this country, culture and people have influenced me to be who I am today and always have a special place in my heart. After thinking of doing a retreat in Sénégal for years and several nudges from friends in Sénégal, I am so excited to share this sacred place with you – it is a dream come true.
Through yoga, meditation, and the warmth of Sénégalese hospitality, you’ll explore who you are in an environment that enlivens your senses. This journey will nourish your body, mind, and soul—and you’ll return home not just rested, but reawakened.
If you’re longing for clarity, inspiration, creative spark, or deep rest, this is your moment. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to say yes.
Your Home: A Hidden Oasis for Renewal
Tucked among mangroves and baobab trees, Souimanga Lodge blends understated elegance with the raw beauty of West African nature. It’s a place where the wind speaks in whispers, the food sings with flavor, and the stillness gives you space to hear your own voice again.
Here’s what awaits:
- Daily yoga, meditation, journaling & soulful conversations
- Subtly luxurious and thoughtfully designed garden, lagoon, and suite accommodations
- Swimming pools with views of the gardens and shimmering lagoon
- Round-trip transportation from Dakar Airport
- Gourmet meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients
- Complimentary kayaking through the mangroves
- On-site tennis, basketball & soccer for playful movement
- Inviting shared spaces for rest, reflection, and connection
- Lagoon, fishing, picnic kayak adventure
- Optional local excursions
Your Experience: A Journey Through Body, Breath & Belonging
Each day invites you deeper into your inner world, while opening you up to the vibrant beauty of Sénégalese life and nature.
Morning Practices
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- Energizing vinyasa and strength-based movement
- Breathwork, meditation and intention setting to begin the day with clarity and peace
Evening Practices
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- Flow and strength-building, gently transitioning to yin and restorative
- Breathwork, meditation and nervous system support
- Journaling and reflective group practices
- Optional storytelling or music beneath the stars
Cultural & Sensory Offerings
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- Kayaking through mangrove-lined lagoons
- Exploring the bold, beautiful flavors of Sénégalese cuisine
- Open time for poolside rest, nature walks, or connecting in community
- Optional excursions to local villages or traditional wrestling matches
- Moments of deep stillness to reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom
- Kayaking through mangrove-lined lagoons
Your Experience: A Journey Through Body, Breath & Belonging
Each day invites you deeper into your inner world, while opening you up to the vibrant beauty of Sénégalese life and nature.
Morning Practices
-
- Energizing vinyasa and strength-based movement
- Breathwork, meditation and intention setting to begin the day with clarity and peace
Evening Practices
-
- Flow and strength-building, gently transitioning to yin and restorative
- Breathwork, meditation and nervous system support
- Journaling and reflective group practices
- Optional storytelling or music beneath the stars
Cultural & Sensory Offerings
-
- Kayaking through mangrove-lined lagoons
- Exploring the bold, beautiful flavors of Sénégalese cuisine
- Open time for poolside rest, nature walks, or connecting in community
- Optional excursions to local villages or traditional wrestling matches
- Moments of deep stillness to reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom
- Kayaking through mangrove-lined lagoons
What’s Included
- 6 nights at Souimanga Lodge in your selected accommodation
- Round-trip transport from Dakar Airport
- Two daily yoga & meditation sessions with Ruah
- Daily brunch & dinner with nourishing, locally sourced ingredients
- Access to kayaks, tennis, basketball, and soccer facilities
- Guided journaling & self-reflection sessions
Not included: Airfare, spa treatments, alcoholic drinks, optional excursions, and personal expenses.
What’s Included
- 6 nights at Souimanga Lodge in your selected accommodation
- Round-trip transport from Dakar Airport
- Two daily yoga & meditation sessions with Ruah
- Daily brunch & dinner with nourishing, locally sourced ingredients
- Access to kayaks, tennis, basketball, and soccer facilities
- Guided journaling & self-reflection sessions
Not included: Airfare, spa treatments, alcoholic drinks, optional excursions, and personal expenses.
What People Are Saying
“Ruah’s retreats are soulful, powerful, and deeply healing. I always leave with more clarity, strength, and joy than I came with.”
“The energy, the land, the people—everything about this retreat helped me reconnect to what really matters.”
“Practicing yoga with Ruah was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The setting was unforgettable—and the journey inside myself even more so.”
Why This Retreat?
Awaken Your Soul
This is your chance to rediscover parts of yourself that have been waiting to rise.
Engage All Your Senses
From the scent of bougainvillea to the beat of a djembe and the taste of mango—this journey is fully alive.
Discover the Magic of Sénégal
A culture grounded in joy, rhythm, warmth, and connection awaits you.
Come Home to Yourself
With each breath, each practice, and each shared meal, you’ll remember who you are.
Be Held by Community
Show up as you are and be embraced by a circle of open-hearted, soulful travelers on the path.
Why This Retreat?
Awaken Your Soul
This is your chance to rediscover parts of yourself that have been waiting to rise.
Engage All Your Senses
From the scent of bougainvillea to the beat of a djembe and the taste of mango—this journey is fully alive.
Discover the Magic of Sénégal
A culture grounded in joy, rhythm, warmth, and connection awaits you.
Come Home to Yourself
With each breath, each practice, and each shared meal, you’ll remember who you are.
Be Held by Community
Show up as you are and be embraced by a circle of open-hearted, soulful travelers on the path.
Investment
Secure your spot with a 50% deposit. Full payment is due by January 10, 2026.
Payment plans are available—just reach out to Ruah to discuss.
If you’ve journeyed with me before, first of all, thank you! This community is what it is because of your continued presence, heart, and trust.
As a small gesture of gratitude, I’m offering a special $150 returning guest discount for those who’ve attended two or more retreats with me.
Price Per Person in USD$
| ROOM NAME | PRICE PER PERSON SINGLE | PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE | PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE | PRICE PER PERSON QUAD |
| GARDEN ROOM | 3630 | 2520 | — | — |
| LAGOON ROOM | 3910 | 2620 | — | — |
| SOUIMANGA SUITE | 4670 | 3420 | 3100 | — |
| ABYSSINIE SUITE | 5100 | 3630 | 3200 | 2900 |
| VILLA SOUIMANGA DOUBLE | — | 4880 | — | 3520 |
Let this be the moment you say yes to yourself.
Yes to rest.
Yes to joy.
Yes to the kind of transformation that lingers long after you return home.
I can’t wait to share this journey with you.
Ruah
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