Retreats

Guinea

Guinea Conakry

10-Day Yoga & Cultural Immersion Retreat — “Roots of Presence” Retreat Vision

Reconnect to your roots through movement, rhythm,
and the wisdom of nature. This 10-day journey invites
participants to restore body and spirit through yoga,
meditation, cultural immersion, traditional music, and
the healing energy of Guinea-Conakry’s natural
landscapes.

Retreat Pillars

  1. Yoga & Meditation – Daily sunrise and sunset practices to align body, breath, and mind.
  2. Cultural Immersion – Experience the power of Dundumba drumming and dance, and connect with local artisans and elders.
  3. Natural Livity – Fresh, plant-based meals; exploration of sacred forests, rivers, and waterfalls.
  4. Historical Awareness – Visit important historical sites and learn about the cultural and spirituallegacy of Guinea.

The Journey

Day 1 – Arrival & Grounding

  • Airport pickup and transfer to retreat center
  • Welcome circle & grounding meditation
  • Dinner with local vegetarian cuisine
  • Rest and gentle stretching

Day 2 – Earth Connection

  • Airport pickup and transfer to retreat center
  • Welcome circle & grounding meditation
  • Dinner with local vegetarian cuisine
  • Rest and gentle stretching

Day 3 – The Ancestral Drum

  • Visit to a local village for Dundumba drum & dance workshop
  • Learn about rhythm as meditation and ancestral communication
  • Sunset restorative yoga for grounding energy

Day 4 – History & Memory

  • Excursion to Îles de Loos or Conakry’s National Museum
  • Learn about Guinea’s heritage and independencestory
  • Group reflection & guided journaling

Day 5 – Water & Flow

  • Morning meditation by the sea or river
  • Guided trip to Soumba Waterfalls
  • Yoga for emotional release & heart opening
  • Evening sound bath

Day 6 – Silence & Stillness

  • Excursion to Îles de Loos or Conakry’s National Museum
  • Learn about Guinea’s heritage and independencestory
  • Group reflection & guided journaling

Day 7 – Rhythm & Celebration

  • Advanced Dundumba drum & dance session
  • Group co-creation: movement and rhythm integration
  • Sharing circle: expression through art and sound

Day 8 – Nature Immersion

  • Day trip to a sacred forest or mountain village
  • Herbal plant walk & conversation with a traditional healer
  • Evening gentle yoga and herbal tea ceremony

Day 9 – Integration

  • Morning yoga: Gratitude Flow
  • Closing circle: reflections, affirmations, and future intentions
  • Farewell dinner with local music

Day 10 – Departure

  • Light breakfast & airport transfer
  • Optional private meditation at sunrise

Food & Nutrition

  • 100% natural, plant-based Guinean and Afrofusion cuisine
  • Fresh fruits, herbal teas, and coconut water daily
  • Cooking workshop: “Healing with Local Ingredients”

Special Features

  • Dundumba drumming sessions with local masters
  • Natural Livity Workshop – holistic living and ancestral practices
  • Cultural Exchange Night – storytelling, music, and dance
  • Eco-conscious setting – solar energy, natural materials, and local staff

Optional Add-ons

  • Private healing session (Reiki, ancestral reading, or massage)
  • Photography package
  • Extra day at the beach or forest lodge