The Self-discovery Yoga Wellness Retreat in The Gambia, 2024

Itā€™s YOU time.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

  • youā€™re looking for a week of self-exploration, time out, practising yoga and relaxing

  • youā€™re looking for like-minded, driven, career-focused, spiritual and positive people to surround yourself with.

  • youā€™re experiencing social media burnout, struggling with anxiety and negative thoughts

  • youā€™ve been searching for the best Wellness retreat, to take time-out time solo, with a best friend, partner, group of friends or your whole family (kids stay free!)

  • you want to grow your mindset, learn to be more present, explore and discover more of what life has to offer.

  • youā€™re looking to learn more about content creation and building your online profile

A sunny yard with palm trees and bushes in front of a row of yellow townhouses with red-tiled roofs and balconies, near the coast.

The Dream Schedule

Sunrise is around 7 am

8 - 9:30 am Morning Yoga

9:30 - 10.30 am Team Breakfast

10.30 - 5 pm YOU time

5 - 6 pm Yin Yoga

7 pm Team Dinner

Sunset is around 6:30 pm

BONUS EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:

Sunday - Social media Beach workshop (11 am-12 pm)

Monday - 4-wheel drive (8 am to 6 pm)

Wednesday - Home Cooking (8 am to 3 pm)


A moment to refresh your mind, soul & body.

  • A group of people participating in an outdoor yoga class on a grassy area surrounded by tall palm trees on a sunny day.

    Relax: Yoga & Meditation

    Practise nurturing and restorative yoga sessions every single day. Beginning with gentle stretching postures that are practised close to the mat and held for a longer time to open the joints and get deep into the bodyā€™s connective tissues. We will go into more of a meditative form of yoga with a strong emphasis on breath awareness and stretching, creating the link between the mind and body. We will be completing each practice with a Guided Meditation.

  • Group of women sitting and standing on an open-air vehicle, smiling, making peace signs, and wearing casual summer clothes with sunglasses.

    Explore: 4-Wheel Drive Adventure

    This is a full-day excursion exploring southwest Gambia near the border of southern Senegal. We will visit a school, and an animal market and you will enjoy the cultural dancers at a village near the border. We will also enjoy a boat ride on the Halahin river, which stands as the borderline between Gambia and Senegal. We might spot some wild crocodiles and undoubtedly many colourful birds can be seen. We continue to Halahin Lodge for lunch after which there is time to relax and swim. On our return to Kololi, we will pass by Tanji, the largest fishing village in the Gambia.

  • Group of women sitting on the beach on cushions, some using phones, with ocean, rocks, and the setting sun in the background.

    Learn: Social Media Beach Workshop

    You will receive a group session from Skai Social, the social media and influencer marketing agency in London, UK. With 5+ years in the social media industry and working with Top UK and International brands, you will be going over the hottest secret tips for best content creation practices and ways to create viral and beautiful content for your personal or business accounts.

Enquire

ā€œThe Wellness Retreat youā€™ve been looking for..ā€

ā€” Skai

Meet your guides.

A woman practicing yoga outdoors in a tropical setting with palm trees, wearing a pink tank top and patterned blue yoga pants, sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat with her hands in prayer position.

  • Hi! Iā€™m Alina and I began my journey to yoga teaching with the year-long 200-hour Ashtanga-Vinyasa teacher training I completed with Jonathan Francis Thompson at Yoga London, in 2018.

    This, combined with my study in psychology, led me to find comfort in yoga by learning to live in the present moment with more patience and humility.

    I bring these teachings, and my background in traditional Ashtanga Yoga, to inspire my students of all levels to experience therapeutic and mindful classes, whilst challenging each of them individually.

    I use a holistic practice to encourage cleansing and toning of the body, mind, and senses. I concentrate on breathing exercises to achieve 3-dimensional yogic breath, creating longer breathing cycles to help my students achieve a more meditative state in their yoga practice.

    My personal practice builds upon combining physical yoga self-practice together with nurturing and restorative yoga sessions and Reiki meditation.

    Additionally, I sustain a plant-based diet, encouraging a broad approach to healing the body and mind and caring for the living world.

    I believe the most important lesson in yoga is allowing yourself the time your practice needs to mature and for the healing process to work.

    My public classes consist of a mixture of Alignment Vinyasa, Slow Flow and Yin. I provide clear and effective alignment cues to help my students build up their strength and confidence in understanding the major yoga postures.

    I canā€™t wait to meet you and bring you along on this journey of self-discovery.

    Alina x

A woman sitting outdoors at a beachside cafe, holding a glass of iced coffee with whipped cream, wearing sunglasses and a white cardigan, with palm trees and the ocean in the background.

  • Hey there! My name is Enrika and I am the Designer and Social Media Manager at Skai Social, the first and award-winning female-led and driven social media management and influencer marketing agency based in London, UK.

    At Skai Social we support women to build a strong online presence and live a balanced lifestyle within their business & personal growth.

    Weā€™ve been there with social media burnout numerous amounts of times and anxiety build-ups. I want to put an end to this! We all deserve a balanced lifestyle between work and life and I can only hope to inspire all of us to find this in our lives.

    We offer 1:1ā€™s, social media management, influencer marketing, branding packages, social media courses and now a wonderful Wellness Retreat in the hope of providing you with overall business and wellness support.

    When not working, I love all things wellness, self-care, self-love and support balance and a healthy mindset.

    I canā€™t wait to see you there!

    Love, Enrika x

Kololi Beach Resort

  • Two young women in casual summer clothing smiling and waving while standing on grass under a palm tree in a sunny park or garden setting with more palm trees and buildings in the background.
  • A woman sitting on a chair at a beachside cafe, holding a glass of latte in front of her, with palm trees and the ocean in the background.
  • A group of five women practicing yoga outdoors in a park, sitting on yoga mats under palm trees with their hands in prayer position.
  • Group of children and adults standing outdoors in front of a building, smiling for a photo. The children are in school uniforms, and the adults are casually dressed.
  • Sunset over the ocean with waves crashing on the sandy beach.
  • A woman taking a selfie with four young girls in yellow and brown school uniforms against an orange wall.
  • Beachfront villa with red-tiled roof, surrounded by green grass and palm trees, overlooking the beach and ocean.
  • A lush backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by green trees and grass under a blue sky.
  • Exterior view of a light-colored apartment building with arched balconies, surrounded by green palm trees and grass under a blue sky.
  • A woman walking on the beach carries a child on her back while balancing a tray of bananas and other fruit on her head. The beach has sand, rocks, and ocean waves under a clear blue sky.
  • A cup of dark black coffee with a frothy top on a reflective silver tray, set outdoors on a balcony with a view of green trees, grass, and the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Swimming pool with lounge chair and umbrella, surrounded by trees and potted plants, on a clear sunny day.
  • Swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with tall palm trees and lush greenery in the background.
  • A residential complex with palm trees and lush green grass under a clear blue sky.
  • Four glasses of green cocktails with mint and ice on a wooden table at the beach, with a palm tree, sandy shore, rocks, ocean waves, and a clear blue sky in the background, alongside a can of Sprite.
  • People practicing yoga on mats in a grassy backyard with palm trees, a swimming pool, and umbrellas.
  • Two women standing outside a restaurant entrance, smiling at the camera. One is wearing a large straw hat and a strapless black dress with colorful patterns, the other has sunglasses, a white shirt, and patterned pants. There are plants and a glass door behind them.
  • A woman relaxing on a beach bed under a wooden and thatched canopy, wearing a straw hat and holding a cocktail, with tropical trees and boats in the background.
  • A grassy park with tall palm trees under a bright blue sky, a white yoga mat with black markings lying on the grass in the foreground.
  • A woman in a red dress carrying a hat on a beach during sunset with the ocean in the background.
  • Group of five people sitting on rustic wooden benches outdoors under trees, enjoying food and drinks, with one person making peace signs. Two men and three women are smiling, with sandy ground and a small hut in the background.
  • Chalkboard sign advertising yoga with Alina at 10:30 a.m.
  • Young woman with blonde hair in black shorts and a black top, wearing a white shirt, drinking from a white mug outdoors with palm trees and huts in the background.
  • Beach scene with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs, some people relaxing on the sand and under umbrellas.

Everything you need to knowā€¦

  • Private Beach

    • The Deluxe 1 or 2 bedroom apartments that you will be staying in are situated on the peaceful private beach.

    • The resort boasts a large beach with access to the sea via a single staircase.

    • You can find shade under palm trees or local umbrellas.

    • Beach and pool beds are provided free of charge for residents, as well as beach towels.

    The Pool

    • The main pool is situated just 30 metres from the resort's beautiful beach. Ideal to soak up the sun and relax.

    • The second pool is located by the deluxe apartments that you will be staying in.

    Private Gardens

    • Peaceful time for yoga, meditation and relaxation.

    • Home to many beautiful birds and monkeys.

    Family Friendly Resort

    • Kids accommodation is for free

    Daytime Activities

    The resort offers many activities for all age groups throughout the day:

    • Giant Chess

    • Water Polo

    • Table Tennis

    • Snooker

    • Darts

    • Beach Football

    • Beach Volleyball

    • Bowls

    • Croquet

  • Why The Gambia:

    The Gambia, also known as The Smiling Coast of Africa, has unique features over many other holiday destinations. From Europe, itā€™s only a six hours flight with no jet lag.

    The country is a popular, safe and affordable all-year-round destination attracting tourists with its sunny climate, sandy beach coastline, rural African countryside, majestic river the Gambia, wildlife, stunning nature and varied culture.

    You can read more information about The Gambia from the Resort weā€™re staying in here.

    Safety:

    The safety of our team is our priority. We are staying in one of the most popular, 4-star resorts with 24-hour security at all times.

    We are located in private Villas with private beach areas where the entire location is to ourselves, resort guests and staff members only.

    Transfer to and from the airport and resort will also be completely organised for you by the resortā€™s meet-and-greet shuttles.

    You will also be supervised and guided on outside-the-hotel excursions for your security.

  • Airport transfer:

    • A meet & greet shuttle will be arranged.

    1-week Accommodation:

    • Deluxe 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments in Kololi Villas

    Delicious 3 meals per day: (plant-based, vegetarian and pescatarian available)

    • Breakfast, 1-course Lunch, 2-course Dinner.

    Everyday:

    ā€Ø1.5 hours of Yoga in the morning: Alignment Vinyasa

    In this class, youā€™ll get a sweat on, but also learn how to develop your yoga practice more in-depth than in your usual studio classes.

    To begin with, you will start your practice with breathing exercises to achieve 3-dimensional yogic breath, creating longer breathing cycles to help you achieve a more meditative state in your yoga practice.

    Continuing with the physical practice of Alignment Vinyasa where you will be given clear, effective alignment cues allowing you to easily follow the class, building up your strength and ultimately your understanding of the yoga postures. You will learn and practice the major postures in a safe and controlled environment.

    Suitable for all levels of experience.

    Everyday:ā€Ø1 hour of evening Yin Yoga & Meditation

    You will practise nurturing and restorative yoga sessions, beginning with gentle stretching postures that are practised close to the mat and held for a longer time to open the joints and get deep into the bodyā€™s connective tissues.This is a more meditative form of yoga with a strong emphasis on breath awareness and stretching, creating a link between the mind and body.

    The perfect complement to more dynamic ā€˜yangā€™ classes such as alignment vinyasa that will be practised in the morning.

    You will complete your practice with guided Meditation.

    Reiki Treatment with Alina is available upon request.

    1:1 Social Media Strategy Consultation with Skai is available upon request.

    Goodie Bag:

    • You will be gifted a Wellness Goody bag upon arrival including gifts to support self-care, wellness, mindset and overall well-being.

    Beach Content Creation Workshop

    • We will be going over our secret tips on how to get the most Instagramable content, why content goes viral and how you can shoot incredible content by using your iPhone! Learn all the secret tips for best content creation practices that you can adapt to your personal or business accounts.

    4-Wheel Drive Adventure:

    • This is a full-day excursion exploring southwest Gambia near the border of southern Senegal. We will visit a school, and an animal market and you will enjoy the cultural dancers at a village near the border.

    • On the full-day excursion (we will miss morning Yoga on the day however evening Meditation/ stretching will be available upon arrival).

    Gambian Home Cooking Experience:

    • You will be given a chance to immerse yourself in the Gambian culture! Cooking with fresh local ingredients, learning about local customs and games while preparing your meal, and enjoying the flavoursome food and dressing up!

  • 23rd of February - 1st of March, 2024

  • 8 days / 7 nights

    Prices range: Ā£1,240 - Ā£1,660

    Kids stay for free!

    Price Breakdown:

    • 1 bedroom Kololi Deluxe apartment 1 person staying: Ā£1,660 per person

    • 1 bedroom Kololi Deluxe apartment 2 people staying: Ā£1,350 per person

    • 2 bedroom Kololi Deluxe apartment 2 people staying: Ā£1,450 per person

    • 2 bedroom Kololi Deluxe apartment 3 people staying: Ā£1,310 per person

    • 2 bedroom Kololi Deluxe apartment 4 people staying: Ā£1,240 per person

    Kidsā€™ accommodation is free!

    Food prices for KIDS:

    under 2: FREE

    2-9 YEARS: Ā£18 per night, the total for 7 days: Ā£127

    10-14 YEARS: Ā£28 per night, the total for 7 days: Ā£196

    • Flights are not included:

    • European flights take an average of 6 hours to reach Banjul International Airport ā€“the perfect escape for some winter sun. Another advantage is the same timeline / no jet lag.

    • Visas for most countries are not required for stays under 4 weeks.

    • Direct flights are available from London, UK. The current return price for a flight starts at approx. Ā£500 pp.

    • Flights from Spain and Portugal begin at Ā£300 pp.

    • Cheaper flights are available from TUI.

    • We advise you to book your flights as early as possible, as the prices do gradually go up due to the peak season.

    • A note on Covid: There are no current restrictions in place, however, please do check with the Gambia Embassy or consulate or your airline for the most up-to-date information.

    • Vaccinations: there are no compulsory vaccinations needed to enter The Gambia, however, some vaccinations may be advised. Please check with your GP or doctor beforehand on whatā€™s best for you.

  • Payment:

    25% of payment will be taken on the day of booking and the remaining 75% to be paid by February 2024.

    Cancellations:

    Free cancellation until the 17th of January with a non-refundable deposit of 25% applies due to the nature of the business.

    Monthly Payment Plans

    Monthly payment plans are available! Please contact us for more info.

Enquire

Limited spaces available.

Enquire:

info@skaisocial.com

Alina, Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher @Alina_jaber_yoga

Skai, Wellness & Lifestyle Content Creator: @justskai

Kololi Beach Resort

@kololibeachresort

Skai Social: Social Media Agency
@skaisocial