Santo Antão is home to some of the world's most breathtaking trails, offering a singular experience for hikers of every caliber. During our stay in Santo Antão we will experience one of the most beautiful trails. As we are Back to Nature, this island's rugged terrain and diverse landscapes create the perfect backdrop for adventurers to chart new paths and explore. We will have the chance to immerse oneself in the island's natural beauty and firsthand experience of its local culture and traditions. We will walk on the Circuito Cruzinha - Ponta do Sol. This track is a crowd pleaser and will leave you amazed. This 15 km long route follows the cliffs and small mountain villages. It’s packed with panoramic viewpoints, steep climbs and descents. We plan to visit Fontainhas, a village so beautiful it even got recognition from the Spanish National Geographic. Lunch will be served overlooking the ocean. We will arrive on the amazing island via Ferry on the 15 April to then leave on the 20 April towards Mindelo, São Vicente.

The island of São Vicente is vibrant and colorful, known for its lively music scene and stunning colonial architecture. During the last part of our trip to Capo Verde we will stay in Mindelo allowing ourselves to explore the island is recognized as the music capital of Cape Verde. You will be free to explore the colorful Municipal Market, with over a century of history, is the perfect place to experience local life with dozens of stalls and commercial spaces, the Mindelo Cultural Center is a true lesson in history and culture, with its doors always open for rehearsals and classes in music, singing or theater. Or simply resting on the amazing and cristalline Laginha Beach. Mindelo is known for its vibrant music scene and bars and nightclubs in the city center, particularly around Rua de Lisboa and Praça Nova. From traditional Cape Verdean music to jazz, reggae, and electronic beats, there's great music and entertainment for everyone. We will arrive in Mindelo via ferry from Santo Antão on the 20 April enjoying its lively lifestyle. We will say goodbye on the 21 April.

Accommodation

While in Santo Antão we will stay at an amazing laid back luxuriuos Ecovillage. Boasting spectacular views, the Ecovillage is built on rocks directly over the ocean. The property has limited amount of rooms, all with sea views. Thanks to photovoltaics, its own well and a seawater desalination plant, the Eco Village is virtually self-sufficient. Flowering plants, vines and home-grown vegetables and fruit complete the picture.

WE HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITIES

We have available only 5 twin rooms all with ocean view. All the rooms have private services and bathrooms.

*Private rooms are available with a supplement.

While in São Vicente we will stay at an amazing Boutique Hotel. Our Boutique Hotel is located in Mindelo, with a prime location 150 meters from the city main square. The Boutique hotel offers a different alternative in a charming environment, decorated with themes related to the Cape Verdean culture, plus a front and rear courtyards and rooftop terrace. While you enjoy the colors of beautiful Mindelo you can also book a massage using the Boutique Hotel massage service.

Soul Food

Food plays a central role in both our yoga practice and life. We believe food should be varied, unprocessed and nourishing to promote health and wellbeing.

For this retreat, we partnered with our chef, that will cook our delicious, colorful, and plant-based meals for the week. Our chef focuses on healthy, fresh and mostly organic produces to make you feel nourished and energized. Besides your 2 daily meals, snacks will be available throughout the day, and include tea, coffee, water, and fruits.

If you have special dietary requirements or food intolerances, please let us know in advance.

The Activities

Yoga Program

EXAMPLE DAY

08:30 - 09:00 Meditation/Breathwork

9:00 - 10:30 Morning practice

11:00 - 12:00 Brunch

12:00 - 18:00 -ish Free time*

18:00 - 19:30 Excursion/Workshop

19:30 - 20:30 Dinner

Possible evening activity

*Free time to explore the area or simply relax!

Yoga will be held in the shala. The shala is calming and peaceful, to allow for a deeper connection with one's practice.

Meet the Teachers

MEET PAT & ELI 

This retreat will be guided by Patrick and Eli who carry a life long interest, experience and studies when it comes to yoga, movement, breathwork and mindfulness. They will guide you through these elements of practice so that you are able to find the way to your true nature. They can’t wait to share their love for practice with you.

They have designed The Back to Nature Yoga Holiday Retreat, a program in alignment with the different attributes that compose the yin & yang energy including additional sharing and fascinating teachings on breathwork. 


To create a journey for growth and evolution from the depth of the essence, through the profoundness of our being.