Personalised Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Gambia

Arijaana Retreats opened in 2022 with the idea of giving guests a space to get back to nature and reconnect with themselves. The owner, Lisa, hosts one guest at a time for these intimate retreats, so everything is geared around you. Your one-to-one yoga and meditation session takes place in the garden, under a beautiful tree canopy, with the sound of birds around you. It's a very laid-back set-up — you set the pace and the focus, whether you want to work on flexibility, balance, stress reduction, or just sleep better.

All meals are included — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — made from locally sourced produce, much of it from neighbouring gardens. The food is Gambian home cooking, fresh and simple. Between sessions and meals, you can use the pool, lounge in the garden, or walk down to the beach. Gunjur itself is quiet, surrounded by nature, with an abundance of birds and trees, and the retreat is nestled behind the forest, so you feel properly away from things.

Lisa is a yoga and meditation practitioner with over 15 years of experience. She keeps the experience relaxed and unpressured, and the whole retreat is designed to make you feel comfortable and at home. It's not a fixed programme — you can stay one night with a single session, or stay longer and have more sessions. The retreat can accommodate up to 8 guests overall, but the one-to-one retreat is just you.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 1 night accommodation with ensuite facilities - 3 delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - One to one yoga and meditation session - Access to pool - Welcome drink - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments