YOGA & MEDITATION
Refocus on Zanzibar
Enjoy an active time-out at VILLA BAHATI with yoga and meditation classes, an introduction to Swahili culture, people and eco-tours.
Learn or deepen your mindfulness and yoga practice and find inner peace and serenity at the tranquil lagoon of Jambiani village.
Susanne Nebel
YOUR HOST
Retreat. Reflect. Revitalize.
For
YOGIS in search of recreation and nature
LOVERS of the sun and sea
ADVENTURERS of culture and wildlife
Yoga & Mindfulness Retreats
With Dr Susanne Nebel & Guest Teacher
24 Feb. - 6 Mar. 2025
14 Nov. - 24 Nov. 2025
- MINDFUL BODYWORK (Bodyscan)
- YOGA (mindful) and HATHA YOGA
- SITTING and WALKING MEDITATION
- BREATHING TECHNIQUES (Pranayama)
Forthcoming Events
8 Jan - 12 Jan. 2025 - Salutogenesis Seminar
with the MellBarrs
7 Feb. - 13 Feb. 2025 - Awaken Your Heart Retreat with Mie Horiuchi
24 Feb. - 6 Mar. 2025 - Yoga & Mindfulness
with Susanne Nebel & Guest Teacher
14 Nov. - 24 Nov. 2025 - Yoga & Mindfulness
with Susanne Nebel & Alexandra Schlierf
Transform 2025 into a Year of Personal Growth
A selection of forthcoming retreats, personal coaching and holistic wellbeing stays.
Recalibrate body, mind and energy through the scientifically founded MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) method. Meet up with a group of friends or meet new friends during this active timeout on the white sandy beach of Jambiani.
During our retreats we offer vegetarian & vegan Zanzibarian delicacies on a half-board basis. Dinner at Villa Bahati Restaurant or in numerous beach restaurants nearby the villa.
Course Instructors & Retreats
YOGA & MINDFULNESS RETREATS
Immerse yourself in mindfulness practices that help you train your attention to stay focused on the present moment, and becoming aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
You'll learn techniques to quiet the mental chatter and connect with your breath. Invigorating Vinyasa yoga classes might get your energy flowing. These dynamic sequences will link movement and breath, leaving you feeling energized and focused.
Introspective sessions focus on mindfulness practices you can integrate into your daily life. You can learn about mindful eating, where you savor each bite and appreciate the nourishment you're giving your body.
SUSANNE
Susanne Nebel, owner of Villa Bahati, is an anthropologist (Dr. phil), a yoga teacher (Sivananda tradition) Yin Yoga (Paul Grilley, Stefanie Arend), and a mindfulness teacher (Jon Kabat-Zinn).
After more than 20 years, she now teaches various yoga styles and Buddhist meditation accompanies her on her life's journey. Susanne has been working in the field of social development in Asia and Africa for 25 years.
As a yoga and mindfulness teacher, she has experience with burnout and exhaustion depression, anxiety disorders, as well as in health care and mindful nutrition. In addition, she works with breathing techniques and emotional release according to polyvagal therapy. Susanne lives in Zanzibar and Austria.
ALEXANDRA
My name is Alexandra and I am originally from Munich. Since 2012 I have been living in Sweden in beautiful Småland, surrounded by forest and many lakes. I feel comfortable here and my heart and soul have arrived...in the here and now.
I am a trained sports and dance teacher, as well as a yoga teacher according to B. K. S. Iyengar and Anusara Yoga according to John Friend. Over the years I have further educated myself with Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, Lymfyoga and children's yoga. In addition, I am a trained classical and sports masseuse, a qualified lymph and fascia therapist and a certified Reiki and healing therapist. I also treat with frequency therapy and energy work.
YOGA & WELLNESS RETREATS
On this journey, you can expect a powerhouse of Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, massages, and spa treatments, as well as cultural and nature experiences.
I warmly welcome you to Yoga and Wellness Vibes on the beautiful white sandy beach of Zanzibar.
We harness the powerful energy of the island and the sea to open our chakras through yoga and mindful being. Through Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, tension-relieving body massages, and both active and passive meditations, we will get the energy flowing and create a sense of harmony and balance. The healing power of the Indian Ocean at our doorstep is reflected in our spa treatments, which use seaweed from the lagoon and aloe vera from the home garden.
MELI
I am Meli, yoga teacher, mother, companion.
My essence, what defines my work, is to create the connection of spiritual topics and deep anchoring through the movement of the body, which can serve us as a healing instrument.
The connection of male and female parts in you.
Yoga and dance serve as a wonderful female form of expression to fully arrive in our body and thereby enable us to heal wounds, trauma and injuries and to immerse ourselves deeper in your true being and work.
BODY & SOUL RETREATS
This week we'll delve into various body connection techniques (yoga, conscious breathing and dance) as well as surrender to life, allowing you to naturally develop from yourself.
I consciously create space so that you can let yourself go:
into your body and the moment, everything you held before can fall away so that you can really feel yourself again - free, alive, vital.
MIE
Mie is a 500-hour ERYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance) teacher, teaching over a decade, with over 3000 hours of actual teaching hours. Mie is known for her intentionally sequenced and carefully composed fluid flow. The inspiration of her teaching and practice comes from her exposure to multiple cultures and traditions living and working in various countries.
NAOMI
Naomi is the co-owner of Villa Bahati, an anthropologist and PhD researcher. She splits her time between Africa and Europe while researching conservation practices and their impacts. Naomi is also a RYS 200 certified yoga teacher.
Naomi lives in the Netherland and Zanzibar.
LISA
Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and journaling have been part of my life since I first explored them in New York at age 19. In Denmark I run my own practice as a Family Therapist, Life Coach & Mentor, and Human Design Reader, and I am also a writer and avid walker of the Caminos. As an Energy Projector with a 3/5 profile in Human Design, I bring an adventurous spirit and natural ability to guide others to live their most authentic life. My certifications span yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, expressive writing, and Human Design reading. I’ve studied across India, Singapore, Finland, the USA, and Denmark, learning from teachers like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and David Ji. Since 2012, I have facilitated retreats, helping women rediscover their uniqueness through a blend of tools that inspire transformation and personal growth.
Holistic Personal Development
This alchemical retreat blends the philosophy of yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, expressive writing, and Human Design to nurture your body, mind, and soul. By aligning emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, you’ll release old patterns, unlock your potential, and create lasting change. More than self-improvement, this retreat fosters profound transformation, helping you thrive with clarity and balance. Carefully crafted, my retreats provide a safe, supportive space where you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and deeply aligned with your true self.