Join MK McCartney of Sol Rio for eight days of yoga, rest and discovery on the coast of Senegal. MK first came to West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and has been returning to Senegal for more than twenty years and is now inviting the Sol Rio community to join her.
Coast, City, & Village
We'll move through three different environments within Senegal. Mornings by the pool and ocean in the coastal town of Ngaparou. Experience the pulse of the capital city of Dakar and slower village days, winding down in M'bour, with markets, family-style meals and time with Senegalese hosts along the way. Each stop blends yoga, culture, rest and reflection.
More Than a Retreat
Guided with love and twenty years of roots in Senegal
Daily yoga, meditation and sound on the coast of West Africa
Real immersion: family-style meals, village life and excursions to Bandia Nature Reserve, Gorée Island and more
Seva "service" through presence, learning and sharing
Itinerary
NGAPAROU
March 30 – April 2
We start right on the coast: morning yoga, pool and ocean days, and a trip to Bandia Nature Reserve. Evenings wind down with family-style meals in the nearby village of Ngekhoh.
DAKAR
April 2–4
From the coast to the pulse of the capital. We will practice morning yoga on a private beach and visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Gorée Island, spend an evening with live music, and enjoy pool time in between it all.
MBOUR
April 4-6
(+ optional extension night)
Our final stretch slows back down: beach days, market shopping in Somone, a family meal in the historical railway city of Thiès, and a closing circle with music before we say goodbye. Want to stay longer? An optional 8th night is available on April 7.
What's Included
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7 nights-8 days across three locations with option to add on
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3 daily meals (a few on your own so you can rest or explore)
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Daily all-levels yoga , meditation & sound sessions
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Yoga mats
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Airport pickup and drop-off
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Ground transportation between all locations
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Guided activities and excursions (see full schedule below)
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On-the-ground translation and support throughout
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare. A few meals on your own. Alcohol and sodas. Gratuities, we recommend $10/day. An optional 8th night in Mbour on April 7, if you'd like to extend. Travel insurance, and any vaccinations or medications you choose to take.
Your Guide
MK MCCARTNEY
Retreat Lead
MK (E-RYT 500, CMT) is a yoga teacher and co-founder of Sol Rio Studio in Sonoma County. Her yogic path started in 2001 in Barcelona as a student and has since been teaching for more than twenty years. She had the honor of serving in the Peace Corps in West Africa in 2003 and has spent the past two decades returning, learning from the culture, practicing seva, improving her French and building friendships along the way.
Support Team
LEHSHEL KOLTER
Assistant Teacher & On-Site Support
Lehshel (RYT 200) has been part of Sol Rio since it opened in 2021, first as a teacher and now behind the scenes on design and marketing. She'll be on site throughout the retreat collaborating with MK, assisting yoga sessions and helping things run smoothly day to day. She currently lives in Barcelona, continuing to follow her creative and spiritual path through her design studio and Jivamukti yoga and yin yoga practice. Travel, adventure, and curiosity have always been part of her journey and she finds inspiration in discovering new cultures and places.
NAH 'MAMI' DIAKHOUMPA
Logistics Support
Nah 'Mami' Diakhoumpa provides logistics support throughout the retreat. Based in Thiès, one of the towns on our route, she brings native Wolof, fluent French and conversational English, plus a background in customer service that keeps the details running smoothly on the ground. She's looking forward to welcoming you to Senegal.
