Practice With Purpose
Yoga Retreat
Step into a retreat for those seeking more than movement alone. This immersive experience blends mindful āsana, meditation, breathwork, and yogic philosophy with opportunities to learn from one another.
1 - 4 May 2026
Prices start at $740 (US) pp sharing
(R7400 for South African Citizens
Includes:
Sunrise meditation (brahmamuhūrta)
Twice daily movement-based practice (āsana)
Daily walking contemplation (dhyāna)
Time for self-study with key texts (svādhyāya)
Daily discussion-based learning (sādhanā)
Beach Access & Activities
Sound Vortex Meditation Garden
Hot Tub Sessions
All vegetarian meals & accommodation
Maximum 7 participants ensures personal attention & facilitation
PHOTO TAKEN ON ELYSIUM BEACH 2026 WITH CRAIG HIGSON SMITH.
Your Retreat Facilitator
Craig Higson-Smith
Craig Higson-Smith maintains a steady, mindful yoga practice that grounds his daily life. A qualified yoga teacher, he blends mindful movement and breathwork in his classes to help students reconnect with their bodies, calm the nervous system, and rediscover a sense of ease and balance—especially for those navigating emotional
or physical challenges.
With a doctorate in psychology and over thirty years of international humanitarian and human rights experience, Craig brings warmth, insight, and compassion to his teaching.
His work and research explore human consciousness, drawing on
psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and cross-cultural perspectives to understand how people around the world experience and make sense of awareness and selfhood.
He has collaborated with traditional healers and practitioners from diverse cultural contexts, including Indigenous communities in North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Craig fosters a space where participants learn as much from one another as from his guidance, creating a vibrant, supportive learning community.
He lives with his long-time partner and spends as much time as possible in nature, hiking or scuba diving, continually deepening his own practice and nurturing connection—to himself, the
world, and the community around him.
As Featured:
Insight & Purposeful Practice
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Learn Together: Grow through shared exploration, reflection, and conversation with fellow practitioners.
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Build a Daily Rhythm: Discover practices that truly support your life and take them home.
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Deepen Understanding: Explore yogic texts, philosophy, and how yoga has evolved in the modern world.
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Connect with Nature: Experience mindful presence and stillness through movement and outdoor practice.
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Renew Your Practice: Leave inspired, motivated, and equipped with sustainable daily habits.
Practice with Purpose Retreat Packages
Ocean View Room
All meals included*
All retreat facilities included
All retreat sessions included
Price per person sharing with
2 people per room** & bathroom
$800 (US) International Visitors
or R8 000
South African Citizen
*****
Price for single occupancy and private bathroom
$1060 (US) International Visitors
Or R10 600
South African Citizen
Tropical Garden View Room
All meals included*
All retreat facilities included
All retreat sessions included
Price per person sharing with
2 people per room** & bathroom
$740 (US) International Visitors
or R7400
South African Citizens
*****
Price for single occupancy and private bathroom
$1000 (US) International Visitor
Or R10 000
South African Citizen
Ocean View Room
All meals included*
All retreat facilities included
All retreat sessions included
Price per person sharing with
2 people per room** & bathroom
$800 (US) International Visitors
or R8 000
South African Citizen
*****
Price for single occupancy and private bathroom
$1060 (US) International Visitors
Or R10 600
South African Citizen
Tropical Garden View Room
All meals included*
All retreat facilities included
All retreat sessions included
Price per person sharing with
2 people per room** & bathroom
$740 (US) International Visitors
or R7400
South African Citizens
*****
Price for single occupancy and private bathroom
$1000 (US) International Visitor
Or R10 000
South African Citizen
* Major dietary requirements/changes to menu will incur additional costs
** Shared rooms will be assigned within gender/no mixed gender sharing except for couples booking together
Retreat Sessions
All sessions included in your Practice With Purpose Retreat Price
Other Facilities Available on Retreat at
Elysium Sky
Elysium Beach
Beach Access
Because Elysium Sky has direct beach access you can watch the whales, have a walk, integrate sessions, watch a sunrise and feel the sand between your toes wihout beach stairs and travel
Retreat Spa
Session Menu
Additional private spa sessions can be booked from the menu if available*
Hammocks & Reading Library
Journal, Read & Relax
A selection of spiritual reading material and beautiful corners of the tropical garden to swing in a hammock are available
Sound Vortex Meditation Garden
Sound Journey/Bath
Enjoy a calming chime sound garden with frequencies designed to deeply relax, refresh and rebalance
Tropical Gardens
Hot Tub
Enjoy a relaxing session in the hot tub, surrounded by tropical garden and lush vegetation**.
All Meals Inclusive
Nourishing Meals
Enjoy fresh and nourishing vegetarian meals for vitality & energy, meals are designed for enriching the specific immersive scheduled sessions
* Ask your retreat facilitator if extra retreat / spa sessions will be available during your booked retreat
** Hot Tub sessions will be available on a booked schedule with retreat participants
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