Slow Down
&
Rise Up
Sweet Lotus Wellness invites you into an intimate journey inspired by the elements of Cabo Verde
Sun, Natutal Beauty, Warmth, genuine hospitality, Island lifestyle
What to expect
Our days will flow between nourishing movement practices, moments of stillness and experiences that awaken the senses.
You will be guided through Hatha Yoga, Yin & Fascial Yoga and Pilates, creating a balanced combination of strength, mobility, flexibility and deep release.
Breathwork and meditation will help you turn inward, while sound journeys with didgeridoo and other traditional instruments invite the nervous system to soften and the mind to become quiet.
And there will also be time for something equally important:
Doing nothing. Just being.
Time to rest by the pool, feel the ocean breeze, explore Praia, enjoy local food, connect with others or simply have a moment for yourself.
More than just a retreat
This not about filling every moment of your day.
It is about creating the conditions to feel more present, more connected and more alive.
A week to nourish your body.
A week to quiet the mind.
A week to experience new practices, new connections and the beauty of Cape Verde.
Come as you are.
Move, breathe, listen, rest and reconnect.
Leave feeling renewed.
Beauty & Body Rituals
The retreat also brings a special touch of facial and body wellness.
Maria will offer her signature Japanese Face Lift Massage as an optional treatment, combining traditional Japanese techniques with a deeply relaxing facial ritual designed to leave the face feeling refreshed, relaxed and beautifully awakened.
You will also have the opportunity to experience Healing Wave, a therapeutic body massage rooted in ancient island healing traditions — created as a space to release tension, reconnect with the body and restore a sense of inner balance.
For those who want to take the experience home, Maria will also offer a Self Face Lift Massage Workshop, sharing simple techniques that you can continue practising long after the retreat.
Sound, Stillness & Deep Relaxation
Mayatita Devi will guide you into a different dimension of relaxation through sound journeys, gentle yoga and breath-led practices, incorporating the grounding and deeply resonant sounds of the didgeridoo and other instruments.
Her approach creates moments to pause, listen and reconnect — allowing the body to soften and the mind to settle.
The perfect Resort
During the retreat, you will stay at the Pestana Trópico Hotel, a beautiful seaside retreat in Praia, Cape Verde, where the relaxed rhythm of island life meets the comfort and elegance of a four-star hotel.
Set right by the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel offers a peaceful space to rest, reconnect and simply enjoy being in Cape Verde. Wake up to the light of the tropical morning, breathe in the ocean air and let the day begin at a slower, more nourishing pace.
Between yoga, movement, sound journeys and moments of exploration, you’ll have your own space to unwind — whether that means relaxing by the pool, enjoying a quiet moment overlooking the ocean, or discovering the vibrant atmosphere of Praia.
The hotel’s warm Cape Verdean hospitality creates the perfect complement to our retreat: a place to feel comfortable, grounded and inspired while experiencing the beauty of the island.