5-Day Yoga & Wellness Reset at Lakaz Chamarel, Mauritius

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge sits in the green hills of Chamarel, in southwestern Mauritius, surrounded by forest and looking out over the island's interior. The retreat uses the setting directly: several sessions happen outdoors, and one of the daily activities is a guided reflection walk through the surrounding landscape rather than an indoor workshop.

A typical day opens with yoga and meditation before breakfast, followed by a breathwork or mindfulness session mid-morning. After lunch there's a block of free time, then an afternoon workshop — these range across topics like stress release, journaling and emotional reset. Evenings wind down with a sharing circle or a quieter restorative practice. The exact order shifts depending on the group, but the rhythm of morning practice, afternoon workshop and evening circle stays consistent.

The facilitator team is confirmed before your stay, and the retreat is run by The Quiet Space Yoga & Wellness, a Mauritius-based operator that runs three other retreats on the island (a 3-day emotional cleansing retreat, a 3-day inner healing retreat and a 5-day couples retreat). That means the teaching style is consistent across their programmes — practical, gentle, and oriented around emotional release rather than advanced asana.

The accommodation is at the lodge itself, with room options confirmed per booking. The listing notes private rooms, shared spaces and upgrades are all possible, so you can decide on the level of privacy you want. Meals are tailored to the group and dietary needs are accommodated — you tell them in advance and they confirm what's possible.

What sets this apart from a generic yoga holiday is the combination of structured therapeutic work (breathwork, healing workshops, sharing circles) with the setting. Chamarel is quieter and greener than the coastal resort areas, and the retreat leans into that — the outdoor time is part of the programme, not just scenery. It's also priced as a private premium suite package at USD 2,852 per person, which puts it in the upper range for a five-day Mauritius retreat.

What's included

- 5-day wellness and yoga programme - Accommodation at Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge - Yoga and meditation sessions - Breathwork and mindfulness sessions - Healing workshops - Guided reflection in nature - Sharing circles - Meals tailored to the group (dietary needs accommodated)

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras