Holiday itinerary
Slow down to the pace of this small Bedouin coastal resort, a perfect place for you to chill out on this unique yoga holiday. Stay for 7 nights, 8 days in the friendly and peaceful setting surrounded by fantastic views of the coast, coral reefs and impressive mountains.
Practice yoga each morning by the sea shore in a fun and welcoming environment and unwind, relax, and physically, mentally and spiritually recharge during your stay in this magical place.
In your free time in Dahab you can simply relax, enjoy a massage, world class diving or take a walk in the desert. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see how the Bedouin have lived for centuries and enjoy a true welcome into a real cultural experience.
On the beachfront and by the pool you will enjoy views of the whole bay, with the stunning scenic mountains behind you. An ideal place to relax and recharge your mind, body and soul on this yoga holiday in Egypt with a difference.
Suitability
- Yoga holidays are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced yogis
- Minimum age 16 (if you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult)
Travelling Solo?
- These yoga holidays make great singles holidays and singles can book a private single room for a small supplement (note: there are no shared rooms)
- Please note that this course is very popular with female solo travellers as Dahab is a very safe location, the teachers are very sociable and may organise group dinners for you to get to know fellow guests and locals
Yoga Holiday Start Days
- Courses run on set dates year round
- Courses run for 7 nights / 8 days
Yoga Holiday Itinerary
There are two yoga classes per day, at around 8.00am & 5.30pm, with one free day per week (your free day will be confirmed upon arrival as it does depend on your arrival day)
- You will have 1.5 hours of yoga practice each morning and evening
- Yoga starts around 8am and again at 5.30pm (timings may change slightly depending on the time of year) each day with one free day during the week
- You will enjoy breakfast at the hotel every morning
- In the evenings the group may choose to go out to eat together, group dinners may also be arranged in the hotel for guests to get to know one another and the locals, these meals will be charged as an extra
Yoga Studio
- The yoga school has a purpose built indoor yoga studio at the hotel, built into the side of the mountain providing an ideal area of nature and calm to practice yoga
- Weather permitting, you will also practice your morning yoga session on the beach front
- All staff are highly qualified with a wealth of experience, teaching beginners to advanced yogis
About Your Yoga Teachers
- All of the yoga teachers have taught for a minimum of 10 years and are accredited by the Yoga Alliance, most of them have been teaching for 30 years or more, there are no teachers that have "fast track" yoga certification so you can rest assured you’ll be taught by professionals with plenty of experience and a passion for yoga
- The yoga classes cover the physical teachings of yoga with emphasis on the spiritual and holistic aspects of the yoga tradition in general
- All teachers base their classes on Sivananda Yoga, a gentle form of yoga that focuses on breathing and relaxation but all classes will draw from different types of yoga to tailor the classes to each individuals needs
- Some of the teachers also bring elements of Hatha, Iyengar yoga and Dr. Prabhakar's Ashrama yoga Sadhana
- Note: There are some speciality weeks in the Summer months which focus on different types of yoga
What Will I Learn?
- Yoga practice will be adapted to suit your needs and can cater for all levels from complete beginners to advance yogis in each class
- Your yoga classes will be largely based on Sivananda yoga and will cover Asanas (Physical Movements), Pranayama (Breathing practices), Meditation(Stilling and calming of the mind & inner self) and Relaxation (Complete mind, body relaxation)
What To Bring
- Please bring comfortable clothing you can move easily in for your yoga practice
- It can be hot in the summer months so please bring clothing that will be suitable for practicing in hot weather if you are travelling in the height of summer
- Please bring your own yoga mat
Optional Massage Therapy
- The hotel offers massages to complement the benefits of your yoga practice
- All treatments are booked and paid for locally
About The Accommodation – Bedouin Moon Hotel
- Stay in a simple, friendly beach front hotel with just 29 rooms built on 2 floors set in a peaceful location on its own private beach
- The hotel is a white-washed, traditional-style building set at the base of a mountain about 1km north of the centre of Dahab and also where the yoga studio is located
- The en-suite rooms are simple but clean and comfortable and all the rooms have breathtaking views either over the mountains or sea (seaview rooms are charged extra)
- Each room has a small terrace or balcony and en-suite shower and toilet
- Prices are based on two sharing a twin or double room with a mountain view and all rooms have air conditioning
- Single travellers can book a twin/double room for sole occupancy for a compulsory single room supplement
- Please note that shared rooms for solo travellers are not offered on this holiday and singles must pay a compulsory single supplement for their own room
- Upgrades are available to a sea view room for a supplement (subject to availability)
- Accommodation is included for 7 nights / 8 days
- Check in anytime after 2pm on day 1 and check out by 10am on day 8
- Breakfast is provided at the hotel each day
Meals
- Breakfast is included each morning and is taken in the hotel's own restaurant
- For lunches and dinners, you might choose to eat at the Bedouin Moon hotel's restaurant and bar
- Alternatively you can travel to the centre of Dahab, which is a short 15-20 minute walk from the hotel (or a 5 minute taxi ride) and there are many bars and restaurants to explore here selling a variety of different food
Free Time In Dahab
- During your free time enjoy the hospitality of the picturesque Dahab (only 15 minutes walk away) wander through its streets, watch locals playing backgammon or smoking hookah pipes
- You can sit by the pool and soak up the sun and stunning views or make the most of the hotel’s private beach
- Dahab is one of the worlds’ most treasured diving destinations with crystal clear water it offers spectacular and challenging dive sites suitable for divers of all levels
- Your hosts will also give you lots of information on what activities are on offer in the local area which include trekking, mountaineering, wind/kite surfing and many excursions
- You can also visit famous Mount Moses and St Katherine’s Monastery
- Why not take a walk in the desert enjoy a dinner or a night with the Bedouin people and turn your reenergising yoga holiday into a cultural experience as well
Practise yoga in the desert on the stunning Egyptian coastline of Dahab and slow down to the pace of local village life on this yoga holiday with a difference.