Imagine yourself on a stunning yacht, drifting through a vibrant coral reef lagoon. Over seven transformative days, you’ll engage in daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes, all while participating in enriching activities designed to foster deep connections—with others and, most importantly, with yourself.
What sets this experience apart?
Each day, you'll swim with wild and free dolphins. Their powerful energy creates a unique transformational space where old stories, patterns, and habits emerge, allowing you to release them and embrace your true self.
Upon returning home, you'll find clarity about who you are and what you want next in your life. With newfound creativity, a renewed sense of flow, and restored trust, you’ll be inspired to live a life filled with freedom and authenticity.
Join us for this unforgettable journey and unlock the best version of yourself.
Yes, these dolphins are truly wild and choose to interact with us entirely of their own free will. Each day, you’ll enjoy multiple opportunities—morning, midday, and afternoon—to swim alongside these magnificent creatures.
As you share the water with them, you'll open your heart and connect more deeply with your true self. Prepare to embrace a profound sense of flow, playfulness, and love, transforming your life in ways you’ve only dreamed of.
Dive into this extraordinary experience and rediscover your most authentic self.
Imagine a slice of heaven on Earth—that’s Sataya. Here, you’ll reconnect with nature, break free from your daily routine, and escape the pressures of everyday life. This is your chance to gain profound clarity about who you are and your life’s purpose.
Nestled within the Red Sea lies an enchanting underwater lagoon where vibrant Spinner Dolphins come to play. In this high-vibration sanctuary, time feels transformed, and what once seemed crucial on land fades into the background. As the illusions of everyday life dissolve, you'll see yourself and your true desires with renewed clarity.
Immerse yourself in this magical realm. Swim alongside wild dolphins, let the outside world slip away, and embrace a fresh perspective on your life’s path.
At Sataya, we embrace the art of letting go and flowing with the rhythm of the ocean. While we have a typical schedule for our days, we remain flexible to align with the dolphins' playful and energetic moods. If they invite us for a swim, we seize the moment to connect with them in their natural exuberance.
Our retreat centers around the exploration of the 7 Chakras. Each day, we will delve into a new chakra, uncovering deeper layers of ourselves and our spiritual journey.
Prepare for a transformative experience where our schedule adapts to the dolphins’ rhythms, allowing us to fully immerse in the flow of nature and self-discovery.
Schedule:
6am - Yoga Class
7- 8.30am Dolphin Swimming
8:30 -10am Breakfast
10-11am - Short Workshop
11- 1pm Dolphins, Scuba, Reef
1- 4pm Lunch & Free Time (Dolphins)
5 - 7:30pm - Longer Workshop
7:30- 8:30pm - Dinner
8:30- 9pm - Meditation Class
One of the most enriching aspects of life on the boat is the sense of community we build together. Forge lifelong friendships and engage in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations as we support and challenge each other throughout the journey. While there’s always space to retreat and reflect, the shared experience of growth and transformation is at the heart of our adventure.
Stepping away from the everyday distractions—technology, family, and routine—often brings us face-to-face with our deepest emotions and true selves. This encounter with our shadows and inner blueprint can be intense, but the dolphins' presence transforms this process. Their playful energy brings clarity and ease, harmonizing our inner work with their vibrant spirit.
Our boat features 12 twin cabins, each equipped with individual air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water showers, and toilets.
Enjoy all the comforts of home with provided bedding and towels, along with 24/7 electricity (220V, European-style 2-pin sockets).
You’ll share your cabin with one other guest, but if you prefer a private space, you can choose to upgrade to a solo cabin if availability permits.
Enjoy a bountiful buffet three times a day, offering a rich array of delicious options to cater to every taste. Whether you prefer vegan, vegetarian, or fish and meat dishes, there’s something for everyone.
Between meals, refresh yourself with an assortment of snacks and rejuvenating fresh juices made from the day’s fruits.
Scuba Diving: Breathing underwater for the first time is a very special feeling. Sataya is the perfect place to try this out with calm water and shallow depths. But there is also a lot to see for those who want to explore further. You might find Nemo!
Your All-Inclusive Experience Includes:
Nearest Airports: Hurghada or Marsa Alam
Payment Plans Available
Not Included:
You may also like to upgrade to a single cabin (600 euros) or for an upper deck sea view cabin (300 euros). These are limited so please indicate this at the time of booking.
Group discounts available! Just ask!
When you come face-to-face with a dolphin, you glimpse a way of life that is profoundly freeing. These magnificent creatures teach us the art of surrendering, letting go of control, and flowing effortlessly with the currents of life.
In the open expanse of the Red Sea, you’ll experience a taste of their boundless freedom and start to envision what your life could be like if you embraced the same liberation back on land. Witness their close-knit family pods, observe their playful interactions, and let their joyful spirit inspire you to take life less seriously and savor every moment.
Allow the dolphins to guide you toward a life of freedom, connection, and joy.
Through a transformative blend of yoga, dolphin encounters, and thoughtfully curated practices, you’ll gain profound insights into yourself and clarity on what truly matters. This retreat will help you define how you want to live your life while reinforcing the powerful truth that you are never alone—we are all ONE.
Join us to explore your inner self, align with your true desires, and feel the interconnectedness that binds us all.
Give your mind and body a break. Live on a luxurious yacht for 7 days, outside of your usual routine and discover wellbeing practices that you can apply at home to improve your quality of life. This retreat is far more than just a "yoga" experience—it’s a holistic journey designed to rejuvenate your spirit, enhance your quality of life, and inspire lasting change.
Discover the ultimate retreat for relaxation, renewal, and personal growth.
You will be greeted at your hotel or airport and transported through breathtaking coastal and desert landscapes to Hamata Port, where our luxurious boat awaits. Upon arrival, you’ll check in during the late afternoon, settle into your cabin, enjoy a delicious dinner, and meet your fellow travelers.
Our journey begins with an ex
ploration of our inner world, focusing on grounding ourselves in the present moment through our root chakra. We’ll engage in a gentle Yin yoga and meditation practice, connecting with the seven chakras, the serene energy of Sataya, and the playful dolphins awaiting our arrival
Prepare for an enriching experience that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit, beginning with the root chakra..
We begin our day by entering the enchanting world of Sataya, where we'll engage in a heart-opening dolphin meditation. Today’s focus is on embracing and experiencing your emotions, connecting deeply with the dolphins, and forging meaningful connections with one another.
As the day draws to a close, we’ll gather for a serene sunset yoga class, followed by a peaceful meditation under the stars, enhancing our sense of tranquility and unity.
Experience a day dedicated to emotional depth and connection.
We will tap into your courage and personal power as we embark on a transformative Hatha Vinyasa Fusion flow at sunrise. This invigorating practice will help you connect with the fire within, enhancing your inner strength and vitality.
We will also delve into the art of giving and receiving, fostering a deeper understanding of balance and harmony in our interactions. Today we will also have our first dolphin sharing circle, where we’ll exchange insights and experiences, deepening our connection with the dolphins and each other.
Experience a day of dynamic movement, personal empowerment, and heartfelt sharing.
We begin at sunrise with a gentle breathwork session and a soothing yoga class, setting a peaceful tone for the day.
Today’s journey takes us deeper into our hearts, fostering a profound connection with ourselves and others as we move beyond the ego and embrace love and kindness.
As the day transitions to evening, we’ll gather for a heart-opening sunset cacao ceremony, opening our hearts to receive and give love more freely and tapping into our emotional heart space.
Embrace a day of inner exploration, creativity and heartfelt connections.
Experience a dynamic and expressive yoga practice paired with pranayama designed to clear stagnant energy in the throat.
Today focuses on enhancing communication—both with yourself and others—emphasizing the power of hearing and being heard, and exploring the use of sound and your voice.
At sunrise we will go on a transformative conscious connected breathwork journey, aimed at boosting your personal power and providing clarity about your path and purpose, whilst shedding skins that no longer fit us. Discover your voice, speak your truth, and gain the confidence to express yourself fully.
Embrace a day dedicated to unlocking your voice, enhancing communication, and gaining personal clarity.
Today’s focus is on uncovering your deepest dreams and identifying any obstacles that may be blocking your path to achieving them.
We’ll explore how to trust in the beauty of life, others, and yourself, while tuning into the profound changes that have unfolded within you throughout the week.
Embrace a day of deep self-discovery, trust, and alignment with your true aspirations.
In our final yoga class, we will integrate all that we have learned and experienced, connecting deeply with higher consciousness. This session marks the beginning of your transition back to life on land, ensuring you feel empowered and resilient in the renewed body, mind, and spirit you’ve cultivated throughout the week.
We’ll gather for a closing circle to celebrate and honor your transformative journey, acknowledging the growth and insights you’ve gained.
Embrace this moment of culmination and empowerment as you prepare to carry forward the strength and wisdom from your retreat.
In the early hours of the morning, we will journey back to land and disembark from the boat after a final breakfast together. You’ll leave with a treasure trove of beautiful memories, lifelong friendships, a deeper connection to yourself, others, and the dolphins, along with a box full of tools to support you on your continued journey.
Transportation will be arranged for those heading home, or you can join us for our post-retreat tour to Luxor and Cairo.
As you step forward, you will carry with you the strength, clarity, love and wisdom from the dolphins.
Meet Maja, a 600-hour YA certified yoga teacher. She has traveled the world, studying yoga at top schools across India, Ecuador, Canada, and the UK, specializing in yoga, breathwork, and meditation. What sets her apart is her passion for making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level or personal limitations.
Maja loves hosting retreats worldwide, from sunny Spain to exotic Egypt, where participants undergo personal transformations towards physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. And that’s not all—Maja is also a published author! Her book, Beneath The Surface Of Light, teaches spiritual concepts through fiction, inspiring readers to find their life’s purpose and embrace both the light and darkness within themselves.
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When planning and hosting my first retreat, I had no intention of repeating it. It was a dream come true, and I couldn’t have asked for a more magical experience. Yet, after my first dolphin encounter, I knew I had to return and did so four months later with another group of ten people. I believe it is my purpose and destiny to combine my love for yoga with my love for dolphins, bringing as many souls as possible who are ready to experience the dolphins’ love and wish to evolve beyond their conditioning to the most magical place on Earth. I believe everyone deserves the chance to live life with an open heart, and the dolphins will help you do just that. This will be my third retreat in the Red Sea with the dolphins.
During our sharing circles on the boat, it has come to light that while in the water with the dolphins, participants experience moments of pure clarity, an abundance of love, a deep-rooted feeling of belonging, and a dissolution of the ego. They find answers to questions they had spent months or even years contemplating, and some even experience the sensation of their hearts physically expanding and energy flowing. I, along with others, have experienced this overwhelming, divine love that the dolphins choose to share with us. There are no words to describe it, only that it feels as though nothing really matters—only the here and the now with them. And isn’t this what so many of us are searching for? The ability to be fully present and in complete acceptance with all that has happened, is happening, and will happen. The dolphins show us that the most important moment in life is now, as they help us taste the essence of the present moment with their wild, free spirit.
There is a fundamental difference between interacting with wild dolphins and those held in captivity. We cannot “swim” with wild dolphins unless they choose to swim with us. It is they who decide the closeness of our interaction, which makes our connection with them authentic. We cannot help but be in total awe of their trust as they come to us at arm's length with their young. We are entering their world, and they are welcoming us into their home.
Wild dolphins choose to connect and interact with us, perhaps out of curiosity, love, or because they intuitively know that they can help us heal our physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. During one of the retreats, a girl who had recently undergone serious stomach surgery was swimming around a pod of dolphins. Suddenly, one dolphin came close, touched her belly with its mouth, and then swam away. Of course, we could say this was a pure coincidence, but there is research pointing to the life-altering effects of a dolphin’s ultrasound on people with terminal illnesses, mental disabilities, and its ability to strengthen the immune system. Dolphins are highly intelligent beings with the ability to help us become better versions of ourselves. Yet, they also deserve to be wild and free, and to have the choice of how and if they interact with us. Seeking a connection with a dolphin should always be done in the wild and not in captivity.
If you can see yourself on the boat with us,
If you can see yourself in the water with the dolphins,
If this speaks to your soul,
Get in touch. I'd love to help you make this happen for yourself.
I look forward to welcoming you to our dolphin community.
Yoga With Maja
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