SEN WELLNESS RETREAT
Dakar, Senegal​​
January 16-24, 2021
YOGA IN THE LAND OF TERANGA!
Wellness. Art. Discovery.
THE RETREAT
8 days journey to inspire you spiritually, culturally and mentally.
SEN WELLNESS RETREAT is not just about wellness, art, fashion, food and discovery but also TERANGA!
Teranga comes from the Wolof language, one of the many dialects of Senegal. The loose translation is hospitality, but to the Senegalese people, it means so much more. When you meet a stranger you treat them like family. You feed and take care of them until it's time for them to go on the road again. Senegalese are immensely proud to be known as the country of Teranga.
THE RETREAT
An 8 days journey to inspire you spiritually, culturally and mentally.
SEN WELLNESS RETREAT is not just about wellness, art, fashion, food and discovery but also TERANGA!
Teranga comes from the Wolof language, one of the many dialects of Senegal. The loose translation is hospitality, but to the Senegalese people, it means so much more. When you meet a stranger you treat them like family. You feed and take care of them until it's time for them to go on the road again. Senegalese are immensely proud to be known as the country of Teranga.
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Yoga & Meditation
Daily yoga:
The teacher will move you through the chakras, from the root to the crown focusing on yoga, meditation, and journaling to open and nourish each of the body sacred centers. If you are not familiar with the importance of the chakras, then this will be the perfect opportunity for you to learn.
Culture & Discovery
Maison des Esclaves (“Slave House”) in Gorée Island:
Gorée Island, French Île de Gorée, a small island just south of Cape Verde Peninsula, Senegal, that was the site of one of the earliest European settlements in Western Africa and long served as an outpost for slave and another trading. This landmass played an important part in the early days of African American history. The most haunting thing about this place is the “door of no return.” The door has become a symbol for the Diaspora, a place that urges us all to pause and remember the suffering that millions of slaves endured during the TransAtlantic slave trade.
African Renaissance Monument:
At 160 feet tall, the bronze African Renaissance Monument is over one-and-a-half times the height of the Statue of Liberty. It depicts a man with a bare, ripped torso holding an infant aloft in one arm and guiding a woman with the other. The infant points ahead to indicate the glorious future, while the woman extends her arm behind to acknowledge the troubled past. Her hair is swept back by the wind, as are her scant, gossamer-like garments.
Museum of Black Civilizations:
One of the largest museums of its kind in the world. The museum, dedicated to “decolonizing African knowledge” has been 52 years in the making.
The Bandia reserve:
The Bandia wildlife reserve is a real ecological jewel in the crown of Senegal. It has succeeded in reintroducing much of the marvellous native flora and of some of Africa’s best loved animals. Many of which had gradually disappeared, some of them centuries ago, due to demographic pressure and poaching.
Thieboudiene cooking classes (original Djollof Rice)
Traditional Senegalese Dance (Sabar)
Drumming Lessons and more activities on the trip...
Pink lake:
A true natural phenomenon located only 30 miles from Dakar, the highly saline Pink Lake lives up to its name.
Art & Fashion
Markets:
Visit of Dakar's biggest market "Marché HLM" is the place to get African textiles. Marché HLM offer a variety and a goldmine for a textile lover. In this market you can get your clothes tailored, whether you want something modern or more traditional African style (extra cost but optional).
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Humanitarian aid
How can you help?
Many children do not have adequate school supplies. We want to bring them school supplies. Nothing is too small. notebooks, pencils, color pencils and more.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Accommodation: 8 days, 7 nights, in a 5 stars Resort, Hotel and Spa located in a peaceful and friendly city of Saly, full of tradition and exoticism. A relaxing paradise to experience the adventure of authentic Africa and its culture. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Transportation: Private transport to and from DSS airport & ground transportation to all included excursions.
Excursions: Goree Island, Reserve de Bandia, Pink Lake...
Wellness: Morning and/or evening yoga/meditation classes.
Goodies: Welcome gift bag from Sen wellness retreat.
Care package: Covid-19 prevention
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare.
Gratuities to guides, drivers.
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$3400
Double occupancy
3 payment of $1000
2 payment of $1500
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$3800
Single occupancy
3 payment of $1133
2 payment of $1700
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Pricing
a $400 non-refundable deposit is required at booking
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Payment plans reflect after the deposit is paid.
The retreat must be paid in full no later than December 15, 2020
Who we are
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Aissatou and Ngone are French-born and Senegalese bred currently living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 20 years. Their common mission is to empower people, especially women, through wellness and self-care.
With that mindset, they decided to organize a wellness retreat in Senegal. Their goals are to make you discover and enjoy their beautiful country of Senegal.
Aissatou is an avid traveler. She traveled to Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. She
even provided her services as a volunteer at SEED Academy in Thies, Senegal, where she
assisted that academy in strengthening their daily operations as they advanced access to
education via basketball. While at SEED, she was also actively involved in planning
events and programs, securing speakers for events. She speaks French fluently and also
comprehends several West African dialect (Diankhanke, Mandingue, and Soninke). She
provided translation services to the National Basketball Professionals Association during
the 2016 draft and in Niamey, Niger in 2017.
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Her professional passions lie at the intersection of people, justice, and empowerment.
Aissatou holds a Master Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
She is currently the Director of a Reentry Program for Incarcerated Women on Rikers
Island. The program offered prerelease and post-release services. Majority of her clients
have to overcome unemployment, substance abuse, mental illness, histories impacted by
domestic violence. She is a strong believer in reentry services, rehabilitation and helping
her client reestablish productive lives in New York City.
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Ngone teaches yoga to the incarcerated women of Rikers Island since 2017
and leads international yoga retreat.
Ngone is a Co-Founder and Studio Manager of Greene Moments.
Her yoga journey started 7 years ago while working as a French language assistant teacher for Murray Hills Wee Ones Club, a Manhattan-based preschool. Once each week, a yoga instructor taught the children yoga movements. She became inspired by the way the instructor guided the children with games, music, and books while teaching various yoga poses and stretches.
A short while later Ngone received her children’s yoga certifications from Little Flower Yoga, Urban Yoga Foundation, and Rainbow Kids Yoga.
In 2015, Ngone completed her 200-hour yoga certification and 300-hour yoga certification at Three Sisters Yoga in New York City. In 2017, she completed a 300-hour Hatha yoga certification in Rishikesh, India.
Ngone enjoys teaching yoga to children and adults. She guides all of her students through fun, intelligent, effective yoga classes and focuses on teaching relaxation, correct posture, and mindfulness. Her Goddess Yoga class invites all individuals to be present, honor and share the inner Goddess with others through uplifting movements and breathing. Every shape and all levels are welcome. Ngone believes that yoga is for every body. After each class participants leave with a piece of peace to share with family, friends, neighbors, and strangers.
Ngone’s classes are gentle and accessible to everyone. Individuals are encouraged to go at your own pace whether you are a beginner or experienced. Her teaching will feed you physically and mentally.
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