Welcome to a heart opening dolphin and yoga retreat
This week is all about connecting with our self, our heart and other people on a soul level
through the visdom of dolphin family energy. Meditation, yin yoga under the stars, morning Hatha flow in the sun rise. Cacao ceremonies, kirtan, reiki/dolphin healing, extatic dance sessions, sufi heart meditation, journaling and sharing circles everyday and much more.
We also do seminars where we learn how we can connect with the dolphins in an non-invasive way.
Get in sync with them and meet them in their dance, heart to heart.
Have you ever dreamt of swimming together with dolphins?
There is a lagoon in the Red Sea where these beautiful animals come in the morning to play and rest. We are so privileged to be invited to join their dance. In a respectful way, if the dolphins are in the mood, we enter the water, opening up our hearts to them and wait for their permission. This has been an emotional moment for many of us. They touch many people's heart and it's a joy to witness them play together and swim side by side in their pod..
So grab a cup of coffee (or tea that we drink a lot of in Egypt) and let us tell you a beautiful story.
A saga about love, friendship, adventure, magic, funny characters, emphatic creatures and furfilling dreams. In an ancient land in the east where time feels different and the outside world fades away. Maybe we can convince you that fairytales can come true.
Sataya: A Presentation
Ps. If you want more information there is a lot to explore in the top menu and if you have any questions we are happy to answer them.
Enjoy,
/The Al Thuraya Pod
ONCE UPON A TIME
a yoga teacher met a divemaster who told her about the dolphins...
and they started sharing a dream.
We are an Egyptian company that consists of a Swedish-Egyptian duo who found each other through a huge love of the sea and a mutual passion for giving people a genuine experience and helping them reduce stress. We are focusing on combining the blue wonders with exploring ourselves and connecting with our soul.
Connect
We believe water is therapy.
Just being in the warm calm sea can help us reduce stress and deepen the connection with our true authentic self. Calming our mind, relaxing our body and healing our soul.
The environment also gives us an excellent opportunity to face our fears and challenge ourselves.
Give back
Our values and hearts lie in sustainability.
We strive to let this nature experience also help foster the conservation of this unique place.
We want to give back to the sea, among other things, by offering to participate in a clean-up day on one of the islands near Sataya.
- HEAL & RECOVER
One week together on a beautiful yacht. An escape from the outside world and a chance to deepen your soul connection.
Regenerate
Calming down with yoga, reiki, meditation and the beautiful surrounding.
The program varies from different trips but we usually start every morning, after a spectacular sunrise, with a soft and slow dynamic yoga to awaken our body and mind. We will try to capture the spirits from Sataya and the focus is on yin energy combine with slow and healing flow sessions.
Withdraw.
Everything is optional
You can always choose to just sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the new day rising.
Variety
Different themes and happenings during the day
During the day we also have group sharing sessions and different work shops. Take a look in our program in the menu and see if anything special excites you.
When the day is ending the sun is lightning up our moon and the stars are starting to shine. We either go up to top deck for a quiet and beautiful YIN & REIKI session under the starry sky, processing the emotions from the day, or we enjoy an interesting lesson with one of our organizers. How about learning about self development or dolphins behavior.
GET FRIENDS FOR LIFE
and have beautiful conversations.
There is something very special about life onboard. Maybe your first thought is that it's hard to share a space with strangers but it can be a beautiful experience. We adapt and we learn to tolerate eachother and in the end of the week we get to know each other as a family.
We also learn one or two things about ourselves.
The most important thing to remember is that there is always a place for you to pull away, be alone and have your own space.
BE ADVENTUROUS
Sataya is a wonderland filled with beautiful scenery, funny creatures and exciting adventures.
Experienced snorkelers and divers can go as they please and if you are a beginner you will get daily tours together with a guide.
Floating
World class snorkeling in a beautiful shallow reef.
Slip off our jetty and into another world just a few meters away from the boat.
Here you will observe the last habitat that we haven’t made our own. The corals are colourful and full of life. You can relax and just float on the surface, enjoy the the most spectacular world and wondrous diversity of life, or dive down a few meters to say hello to the blue spotted stingrays, morays, lion fish, barracudas and much much more.
Deepening
Learn to freedive
This is a perfect opportunity to get acquainted with apnea, holding your breath under water and learn how to equalize. We will go through the basic technique how to get down efficiently and talk about some safety points in freediving.
Everyone who wants to try will have 1-on-1 time with us to get you to feel safe and secure in your own comfort zone.
Exploring
Scuba adventure
There are two Dive Masters with us and a lot to explore.
If you already have a diving certificate, you will have the chance to go in to cavens, tunnels, coral gardens and even drop-offs. The marine life in Sataya reef is excellent with schooling fishes of all types.
Challenging
Try scuba diving
Breathing under water for the first time is a very special feeling. Sataya is the perfect place to try this out with calm water and shallow depths. The instructor will take good care of you and stay with you all the time and we go through everything you need to know before the dive. When you are ready we will go down slowly and have some fun together.
GET SPOILED & HAVE FUN
Let us and the crew take care of you
Indulging
Eat fantastic food
Three times a day there will be a buffet served with a rich variety of delicious food. Between meals it will be snacks and fresh juice made of fruits of the day (the mango in Egypt is heavenly).
Relaxing
Relax and take some time to connect and be free.
There is always time to do nothing. Our top deck is amazing for sun bathing and if the sun is to strong you can still catch the sun under the half transparent roof on second deck or chill out in the salon that has air conditioning.
Enjoying
...and we promise you laughter and dancing
Let's just face it. Egyptians know how to make you smile and we love to dance here. So prepare for a lot of fun!
Starry Starry Night
After a day with a lot of impressions you tuck yourself in your comfortable bed. Or you choose to fall a sleep on deck, under the stars where the Pleiades, the Al Thuraya, is shining bright, blue and luminous above...
...And when you rest your eyes, if you listening carefully, maybe you can hear a lullaby in the wind:
"Laila saeda noum el hanaa"
Good night & blissful sleep
I am ready to do this
HOW DO I GET ON BOARD?
See if there is a special theme that resonates with you or a week that you want to go. And feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions.
