Enjoy 8 Days / 7 nights of daily Yoga, Meditation, Beachfront Accommodation, Scuba Diving (optional), and other unique adventures and excursions on a small, Caribbean island paradise!
Amanda, founder of SoulScuba, is a Yoga/Meditation and Scuba Diving Instructor who lives in paradise. She wants to invite you to her unique, tranquil little Caribbean island and treat you to week of self-care and adventure! What do you say?
2021 Dates:
Saturday January 16th – Saturday 23rd
Saturday May 1st – Saturday May 8th
SPECIAL: Book before October 1st 2020 and get an Early Bird discount of 15% off
Prices starting at $1795.00 U.S. per person
Packages for Divers and Non-Divers available
During your stay, you will be guided through a unique variety of Yoga offerings that aim to limber the body, improve breath control, relieve tension and pain, boost metabolism, detoxify the system, and strengthen the body-mind connection.
The central theme of all of these offerings is mindfulness. You will learn techniques to help you anchor yourself in the present moment and let go of the stress, worries, and other distractions that prevent you from living a peaceful and fulfilling life. You will be continually guided to carry the awareness you cultivate on the mat out into your world as we approach some relaxing and fun island activities (island road trips, rainforest hikes, vegan BBQs, beach bonfires, snorkeling/scuba diving excursions) as an ongoing mindfulness meditation.
Yogis of all levels (including beginners) and all walks of life are welcome.
Certified Scuba Divers have a unique opportunity to learn how to use Yoga concepts and techniques to improve your dive skills and receive the PADI Yoga Diver Specialty Certification. Non-divers have the opportunity to try scuba or earn their PADI Open Water certification while learning Yoga concepts to enhance relaxation, buoyancy, and air consumption.
Nevis, the smaller, quieter sister island of St. Kitts, is only 36 square miles with a population of 11,000 people. With no cruise ship port and just the right amount of development, Nevis is the perfect little off the beaten track place to relax and dedicate some time to mind-body wellness.
Nevis offers an ideal atmosphere for those who love nature. A dormant volcano and lush rainforest rest at the center of the island, while the outer edges are fringed with both white and black sand beaches, old sugar plantations, historical sights (such as the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton), cool beach bars, and some excellent swimming, snorkelling, and dive sites.
Whether you are travelling alone, or with your yoga buddies, Amanda will be your teacher and adventure guide, making sure that you have a unique, down to earth, island experience with an equal balance of relaxation and adventure. Group sizes are kept small to allow for a laid-back, flexible, personalized experience.
Past participants have described the trip like “coming to see their good friend (sister, daughter…)” who meets you at the airport, gives you the low-down on the culture and customs, provides you with a “back-door” local experience, and best of all, guides you through a daily yoga and meditation practice that inspires simple yet transformational concepts that can be taken home and integrated into daily life.
Read the trip report from a recent Nevis Yoga-Scuba Vacation
Each day will start with a morning Hatha/Vinyasa practice in our indoor, beach front Yoga room only a few steps from where you sleep at Oualie Beach Resort
The Yoga room at Oualie Beach Resort is intimate, bright, and breezy, offering the ambiance of beach Yoga, with the indoor comfort of a studio
A second Yoga offering will be available every afternoon/evening. Some days, it will be a relaxing Yin practice followed by an extended Yoga Nidra deep relaxation in our Yoga room. On other days we will have a special outdoor offering, such as Sunset Beach Yoga, SUP (Paddleboard) Yoga, Volcanic Hot Springs Yoga, or Laughter Yoga.
One unique offering of this trip that has been a hit with past participants is a vegan Rastafarian “bbq” and beach bonfire. Amanda and her partner Derrick operate Taste of Fari -Ital Food and Rastacraft, a humble little beach shack on Pinneys Beach, serving traditional Rastafarian “Ital” food, healthy local drinks, and selling unique handmade crafts and jewelry.
“Ital is vital”, so says the Rasta. Ital Food is clean and natural, full of power from Mother Nature. Cooked traditionally over coals in a clay Yabba, Ital is made with lentils, beans, fresh herbs/seasoning, and various local “provisions” (such as carrot, sweet potato, tania, dashie, eddos, pumpkin, green bananas, breadfruit), freshly grated coconut, and plenty of love, served in a calabash bowl with a coconut spoon.
Local “bush” tea is also served and Ras Derrick will also make some coconut oil over the fire and send you home with a sample!
If you love the Ital food, regular meals are available throughout the week, a healthy, inexpensive, and local option.
Our retreat headquarters, and beachfront accommodation is at the charming Oualie Beach Resort, a small 3 star family-owned Eco-Friendly hotel located on a tranquil swimming beach overlooking the scenic channel between St. Kitts and Nevis. Rooms are spaciously scattered along Oualie Bay in single and two storey gingerbread cottages that reflect the traditional Caribbean architecture of the island.
Oualie captures the charming, idyllic, rustic beach life with all the comforts of home, like TV, A/C, and refrigerator.
The cottage-style rooms are complete with a screened in patio where you can listen to the sea, the crickets, the geckos, and maybe even the clip-clop of a passing donkey during the tranquil evenings.
There is a restaurant, bar, dive shop, bike & kayak rental, and yoga room on property, so you don’t have to travel far to get what you need. Water taxis operate on a regular schedule from Oualie Beach pier, only 5 minutes away from Reggae Beach on the neighboring sister island of St. Kitts.
Oualie Beach Resort’s beachfront restaurant serves Breakfast (included in your package), Lunch, and Dinner and are happy to cater to your dietary requirements.
Scuba Diving
Your host Amanda is also an experienced scuba diving instructor (PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer), and specializes in teaching Yoga to Scuba Divers to help enhance relaxation, focus, air consumption, buoyancy, and overall enjoyment of the dive experience.
In addition fun dives throughout the week, certified divers have the unique opportunity to participate in the original PADI Yoga Diver Distinctive Specialty course, authored by Amanda.
Non-certified Divers
Have you ever thought of trying Scuba Diving but have been held back by apprehension and anxiety? Breath control, meditation, and other Yoga practices encourage relaxation, composure, and awareness, and can make taking those first breaths underwater a lot less intimidating.
Amanda specializes in making scuba a relaxed and comfortable experience for everyone, especially beginners and those challenged by anxiety.
In the one day Yoga-Scuba Experience, you will learn the basics about scuba equipment, safety guidlines, and how to integrate Yoga practices into your experience for enhanced relaxation, awareness, and sense of wonder with the underwater world.
Following practice of some fundamental Scuba Diving skills in shallow water, you will be invited to join Amanda on a safe, guided tour of a top-notch Caribbean dive site! Be aware, you might just get hooked on diving.
Often, this experience leads to a new passion that you never imagined. If you choose to continue the scuba adventure, Amanda can help you earn your PADI Open Water certification, your license to dive the world, in as little as 3-4 days.
If you already know that you want to become a certified diver, you can complete some of the course requirements at home, starting with PADI E-Learning, leaving you more chill time in Nevis!
Not interested in diving? No worries, there is plenty to do in Nevis without getting wet.
Remember…this is YOUR vacation. All itinerary offerings are optional! The great thing about this style of Yoga retreat is that there is no rigid schedule and plenty of space for flexibility and personalization.
If you like keeping busy, being on an organized schedule, and having someone making plans and decisions for you, then you got it! On the other hand, if it is solitude and independence you love, then that is possible too. Whether you want to spend your vacation detoxing or indulging, we are happy to cater to your needs in Nevis.
Amanda is always available to help you find things to do, whether it involves action and adventure, or relaxation and solitude.
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Packages
Nevis is not a budget travel destination. However, Amanda has used her local experience and connections to get you the best prices possible for this unique, premium destination.
Package 1: Nevis Yoga Adventure
Price:
Double/Twin Occupancy: $1795.00 U.S. per person. Single: $2395.00 U.S
What’s Included:
– 7 nights Beachfront Accommodation at Oualie Beach Resort, Nevis
– Daily Breakfast (choose from resort restaurant menu)
– Private Yoga consultation/session to help you explore personal goals and challenges, establish your intention and get the most out of your Yoga practice
– 2 daily Yoga offerings, including some unique specialty classes (suitable for all levels), such as Beach Yoga, SUP (Paddleboard) Yoga, and Volcanic Hot Springs Yoga
– Personal vehicle and driver to get you around to activities and destinations
– Guided road trip of Nevis
– Guided Rainforest/Waterfall hike and Walking Meditation
– Guided boat snorkeling excursion
– Lecture on “Mindfulness and healthy eating” followed by a complimentary Rastafarian “Ital” meal (vegan & gluten-free), serving of local “bush tea”, beach bonfire, and demonstration of making coconut oil over the fire (with samples!) compliments of Taste of Fari
– Airport and ferry transfers between St. Kitts and Nevis, transportation to and from all scheduled activities
– Meet and greet at the airport
– Logistical and personal support all week from your host prior to arrival and while on island. Anything you need, just ask!
What’s Not Included:
– Round trip airfare to St. Kitts Basseterre Airport (SKB) or Nevis Airport (NEV)
– Daily lunch and Dinner
– additional activities and transportation to non-group activities
– gratuities
Package 2: Yoga-Scuba Adventure for Certified Divers
Price:
Double/Twin: $2,395.00 U.S. per person. Single: $2995.00 U.S.
What’s Included:
– 3 2-Tank boat dives with Amanda, your personal Yoga-Scuba dive guide including full rental gear
– PADI Yoga Diver certification, including E-Learning
– 7 nights Beachfront Accommodation at Oualie Beach Resort, Nevis
– Daily Breakfast (choose from resort restaurant menu)
– Private Yoga consultation/session to help you explore personal goals and challenges, establish your intention and get the most out of your Yoga practice
– 2 daily Yoga offerings, including some unique specialty classes (suitable for all levels), such as Beach Yoga, SUP (Paddleboard) Yoga, and Volcanic Hot Springs Yoga
– Personal vehicle and driver to get you around to activities and destinations
– Guided road trip of Nevis
– Guided Rainforest/Waterfall hike and Walking Meditation
– Lecture on “Mindfulness and healthy eating” followed by a complimentary Rastafarian “Ital” meal (vegan & gluten-free), serving of local “bush tea”, beach bonfire, and demonstration of making coconut oil over the fire (with samples!) compliments of Taste of Fari
– Airport and ferry transfers between St. Kitts and Nevis, transportation to and from all scheduled activities
– Meet and greet at the airport
– Logistical and personal support all week from your host. Anything you need, just ask!
What’s Not Included:
– Round trip airfare to St. Kitts Basseterre Airport (SKB) or Nevis Airport (NEV)
– Daily lunch and Dinner
– Additional activities and transportation to non-group activities
– Gratuities
Package 3: Learn to Dive Yoga-Scuba Adventure
Price:
Double/Twin: $2695.00 U.S. per person. Single Occupancy: $3,295.00 U.S.
What’s Included:
– PADI Open Water Certification (Required E-Learning is an additional cost)
– 6 total instructor led open water dives
– Rental Scuba equipment
– PADI Yoga Diver certification, including E-Learning
– 7 nights Beachfront Accommodation at Oualie Beach Resort, Nevis
– Daily Breakfast (choose from resort restaurant menu)
– Private Yoga consultation/session to help you explore personal goals and challenges, establish your intention and get the most out of your Yoga practice
– 2 daily Yoga offerings, including some unique specialty classes (suitable for all levels), such as Beach Yoga, SUP (Paddleboard) Yoga, and Volcanic Hot Springs Yoga
– Personal vehicle and driver to get you around to activities and destinations
– Guided road trip of Nevis
– Guided Rainforest/Waterfall hike and Walking Meditation
– Lecture on “Mindfulness and healthy eating” followed by a complimentary Rastafarian “Ital” meal (vegan & gluten-free), serving of local “bush tea”, beach bonfire, and demonstration of making coconut oil over the fire (with samples!) compliments of Taste of Fari
– Airport and ferry transfers between St. Kitts and Nevis, transportation to and from all scheduled activities
– Meet and greet at the airport
– Logistical and personal support all week from your host. Anything you need, just ask!
What’s Not Included:
– Round trip airfare to St. Kitts Basseterre Airport (SKB) or Nevis Airport (NEV)
– Daily Lunch and Dinner
– Additional activities and transportation to non-group activities
– Gratuities
Please note: There are no discounts or refunds if you choose not to participate in any of the scheduled offerings.
Optional Add Ons:
– Additional days: (Accommodation, breakfast, 1 Yoga class) per day: $145 (per person) double, $225 single (high season)
– St. Kitts Excursion: a full day guided road trip, touring the sights of the island of St. Kitts. Includes round trip water taxi and private driver/guide: $85 U.S. per person
– Private Yoga or Scuba coaching with Amanda: $80 U.S. per hour
– Discover Yoga-Scuba Experience (for non-certified divers): $150
– Additional fun dives for certified divers: $180 U.S. 2 tank boat dive
Booking Terms:
40% booking deposit due upon reservation- refundable up to 30 days prior to arrival minus $150 administrative charge.
If the trip is cancelled by the operator for any reason or if St. Kitts & Nevis borders are closed due to Covid 19 during trip dates, a full refund will be issued.
Full amount is due 30 days prior to arrival
No refunds 30 days prior to arrival.
Secure payments accepted by bank transfer, Paypal, Stripe, or Venmo
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