6 Days Unique KRIYA YOGA holidays in Zanzibar

Nestled in the impressive spot on Zanzibar island, the Divine health resort is the perfect place to treat yourself with Yoga, meditation and nature.
The spacious beaches provide the relaxation, peace and quietness that you’ve been looking for. Surrounded by the natural beauties, simple life, friendly locals, stunning panoramic routes, together with a rich cultural heritage, the city of Nungwi offers a unique spiritual experience.
Divine health resort is equipped with a large terrace for daily yoga and meditation practice with a view of the palms and beach, a colorful garden with a swimming pool, where you can study yogic scriptures or relax your body with regenerative massage and vegan sustainable local delights. Come and enjoy an international community of spiritual seekers under the guidance of well-expert yoga teacher.
The specialty of this retreat will be learning the most ancient, unique and powerful Yoga, which originates from Mahavatar Babaji. After gentle yoga stretching, breathing techniques and guided morning meditation will reconnect your whole being and prepare you for a new day. Before noon program will include ATMA KRIYA YOGA course, where you’ll explore awakening the love relationship between us and God. Each technique cultivates a different type of bhakti and awakens the divinity which is deep inside all of us. Atma Kriya Yoga is a full yogic system that includes meditation, as well as energetic and physical yogic exercises. The practice is well-rounded and yet flexible enough to incorporate into a busy lifestyle.
HIGHLIGHTS:
– Atma Kriya Yoga course
– 1 yoga session per day
– Guided morning meditations and mantra chanting
– Evening prayer
– Various afternoon activities
– Organized trip to Stone town and visit of the islands Nakupenda and Prison
– A senior teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experiences
– 2 vegan, organic meals per day
– Vegan and raw food options are available
– Regenerative massage
– 5 nights’ accommodation
SKILL LEVEL: beginner, intermediate, advanced
YOGA STYLES: Atma Kriya Yoga, Hatha, Nidra
ACCOMODATION: Check-in Time- Friday, 22nd March, 14:00, Check-out Time- Thursday, 28th March, 10:00
FACILITIES: free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen
Divine health resort is located in the heart of Nungwi, northern part of the island Zanzibar. The main house offers double-bed accomodation, spacious bathrooms, large terrace for yoga practice, swimming pool and garden with fruit trees. With a touch of a natural heritage, resort offers also 2 native houses with double-beds accomodation, bathroom and kitchen. A view of the palms and beach, untouched nature, allow guests to completely relax, enjoy and recharge their batteries.
The entire complex is dedicated to spiritual activities.
Just minutes away from the resort you can experience natural beauties, sandy beaches, local restaurants, biking trails, and much more.
All levels are welcome if you are a beginner in Yoga or would like to get deeper into it, or even an advanced Yogi wanting more.
! We are here for you with different sorts of retreats: you can either join a dynamic, Active Summer Retreat, scheduled from 15th March till 21st March or explore the authentic, most ancient, and powerful yoga with Unique Kriya Yoga Retreat, scheduled from 22nd March till 28th March !
PROGRAM:
The specialty of this retreat will be learning the most ancient, unique and powerful Yoga, which originates from Mahavatar Babaji. After gentle yoga stretching, breathing techniques and guided morning meditation will reconnect your whole being and prepare you for a new day. Before noon program will include Atma Kriya Yoga course, where you’ll explore awakening the love relationship between us and God. Each technique cultivates a different type of bhakti and awakens the divinity which is deep inside all of us. Atma Kriya Yoga is a full yogic system that includes meditation, as well as energetic and physical yogic exercises. The practice is well-rounded and yet flexible enough to incorporate into a busy lifestyle.
During the course, you’ll dive deep into the following techniques:
– Japa: reciting the Divine Names attunes your whole being to its powerful vibration and allows divine qualities to awaken.
– Meditation techniques: concentration and focus helps you bring self-awareness into your daily actions so you can transcend the duality of human existence.
– Sound Yoga: listening to the symphony of inner mystical sounds emanating from your heart chakra strengthens your intuition.
– OM Chanting: group chanting generates harmony and peace for yourself, others and your local environment.
– Pranayama: observing and controlling your breath promotes physical and energetic balance.
– Asanas: five physical yogic postures support your meditation practice, boost your immune system and enhance your physical vitality.
– Mudras: body and finger yoga aligns your body’s energy so you can reach your spiritual aim.
– Main Kriya: this chakra meditation raises your consciousness, unites body and soul, and burns one spiritual year of karma with every breath.
– Protective Shield: elevating the vibration of your energy centres protects you from negativity and allows more divine light to shine through.
– Shaktipat Initiation: the course culminates in a beautiful one-on-one initiation where the grace and blessing of all the kriya-yoga Masters is bestowed upon you.
SHAKTIPAT INITIATION:
The Shaktipat initiation unlocks the full potential of the techniques. It also helps to dissolve negativity so you can go beyond judgment and find unconditional love.
GRACE OF THE MASTERS:
Mahavatar Babaji is the father of all kriya-yoga lineages and the guru of Paramahamsa Vishwananda. The blessing and grace of all the kriya-yoga Masters is infused into the student through the Shaktipat initiation, while devotional practice activates the blessing.
Sample daily schedule (days 2-4):
07:30 am: Gentle stretching and basic asanas practice
08:00: Pranayamas, meditation, mantra chanting
09:00: Breakfast
10:00: Atma Kriya Yoga course
Free time
05:00 pm: Afternoon activities ( Massages/Yoga Nidra/free time/etc.)
06:00 pm: Gentle Yoga practice
08:00 pm: Dinner
09:00 pm: Prayers
The retreat starts with a joint dinner on the first day and finishes after breakfast on the last day.
RETREAT LOCATION:
• One of the most beautiful spots on the Zanzibar island
• Divine health retreat center
FOOD:
Breakfast, dinner made with fresh ingredients from locals are included. Vegan, raw, gluten-free and other dietary options can be accommodated.
All the food in the kitchen is carefully and lovingly cooked to please the senses.
The following meals are included: breakfast, dinner, fruits
The following drinks are included: Water, Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Organic, Raw
Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
• Rent a bike
• Customized cycling tours
• Customized trips
DATES:
Arrival: Friday, 22nd March 2024
Departure: Thursday, 28th March 2024
6 days / 5 nights / double-bed room
PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE: 1.008 eur, early birds price 950 eur/person, 900 eur/couple ( valid until 1st March )
Minimum group size:
This trip requires a minimum of 5 participants, max. 14 participants
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Croatian, Serbian
Group size: 5-14 participants
INFO AND REGISTRATION: email shivani.bhaktimarga@gmail.com, phone: +386 41 834 045
Airport transfer:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (€ 15 per person)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
– 5 nights accommodation in a double-bed room
– Atma Kriya Yoga course / 1x Gentle Yoga (75 minutes) per day
– Meditations and Mantra chanting
– Organized trip to Stone Town and islands Nakupenda & Prison
– Daily prayers
– Additional afternoon activities
– Breakfast / dinner
– Vegan / Raw / Gluten-Free options available
– 1x Regenerative massage
– Use of shared kitchen, garden and swimming pool

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
• Airport pick up and drop off
• Tourist tax: 3 EUR per person per day
Hearty welcome!