Nevis Yoga and Scuba Diving retreats
Enjoy Beachfront Accommodation, Daily Yoga/Meditation Offerings, Scuba Diving (optional), and other unique adventures and excursions on a small, Caribbean island paradise!
Relaxation, Adventure, and Authentic Island Vibes
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.
Each day you will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of private or group Yoga offerings and unique excursions, such as Beach Yoga, SUP (Stand-up Paddleboard) Yoga, Rainforest Meditation Hike, Laughter Yoga, Volcanic Hot Springs Yoga, and Thai Yoga Massage.
With mindfulness at the heart of each practice the aim is to awaken you to the power of the present moment and help you find your balance of strength and softness both on and off the mat. You will be continually guided to carry this awareness with you as you approach some relaxing and fun island activities as ongoing mindfulness meditation.
Yogis of all levels (including beginners) are welcome!
Packages for both Divers and Non-Divers
Participants have the opportunity to try Scuba Diving or earn their PADI Open Water Certification while learning Yoga concepts to enhance relaxation, buoyancy, and air consumption.
If you are already a Certified Diver, you 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.
Not interested in diving? No worries, there are many other ways to enjoy your time in Nevis!
Refresh & Reconnect Personal retreat
New Scenery = New Perspective
If you are feeling stressed, exhausted, bored, uncertain, disconnected, unhealthy, uninspired, or otherwise lost in the whirlpool of life, this retreat is for you. What you need is to step away from routine and familiarity, breathe in some fresh perspective, and reconnect with who you really are (conscious, strong, peaceful, creative, wise, and full of vitality!)
This is a personal retreat that provides you the space to work through your issues, refresh, and reconnect, independently and under the guidance and camaraderie of your host, who is a lifelong traveler, seeker, adventurer, and professional Yogi!
Choose your own dates!
Because this is a personal retreat, you can choose your dates, length of stay, and customize your experience. Suitable for individuals, couples, and groups.
Nevis, West Indies
No High-Rises, Cruise Ship Port, or Fast Food Chains
Never heard of Nevis? That is not a bad thing. In fact, that is one of the things that makes this place so nice; not everyone has heard of it (yet)! So it is possible to have an authentic island experience without getting lost in the tourist traffic!
The smaller, quieter sister island of St. Kitts, is only 36 square miles with a population of 12,000 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.
Nature, Culture, History, and Stunning Scenery
Nevis is not over-developed and commercialized like a lot of popular tourist destinations. Nevis is simple, rustic, and authentic, yet still provides upscale comfort, making it a perfect choice for people who like a balance of luxury and down to earth Caribbean vibes.
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.
A unique variety of daily Yoga & Meditation offerings
Each day you will have a unique Yoga offering to to opt in on. Some days it will be a morning Hatha, Vinyasa, or Yin Yoga class just a few steps from where you sleep at Oualie Beach Resort.
On other days it will be a special outdoor offering, such as Sunset Beach Yoga, Volcanic Hot Springs Yoga, or a Walking Meditaiton Rainforest HIke.
A Down-to-Earth Experience
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.
Tranquil, Beachfront Accommodation
Oualie Beach Resort
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, bike & kayak rental, and yoga room on property, so you don’t have to travel far to get what you need. Just a 1 minute walk down the beach is Oualie Beach pier where we depart on our Dive/Snorkel excursions, and where you can catch a water taxi, only 5 minutes to the neighboring sister island of St. Kitts.
Prefer different Accommodation? Amanda is happy to design a Yoga itinerary for you regardless of where you stay in St. Kitts & Nevis
Scuba Diving
Packages for non-divers, certified divers, and those that wish to learn to dive
Certified divers have the unique opportunity to participate in the original PADI Yoga Diver Distinctive Specialty course, taught by Amanda the original course author, or can choose from other PADI continuing education courses such as Scuba Refresher, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Deep Diver Specialty, Night Diver Specialty, Wreck Diver Specialty, or Enriched Air Nitrox.
Non-certified divers can participate in the Discover Scuba experience, an introductory dive lesson for beginners, or complete their Open Water Diver certification course.
Not interested in diving? No worries, there are other ways to enjoy the stunning underwater scenery of St. Kitts and Nevis! A boat snorkel trip to Shitten Bay in St. Kitts is included in your package price.
PADI Yoga Diver Course
Your host Amanda is an experienced scuba diving instructor (PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer) and the author of the PADI Yoga Diver course, specializing in teaching Scuba Divers to how to use Yoga to enhance relaxation, focus, air consumption, buoyancy, and overall enjoyment of the dive experience.
Flexibility and Personalization
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.
