BETWEEN SAND & SKY
Yoga in the Kalahari
Yoga at Otjimbondona
There are places in the world that do not announce themselves loudly.
Otjimbondona is one of them.
You feel it first — in the stillness of the air, in the way the land holds you, in the quiet rhythm of the Kalahari stretching endlessly in every direction. Time slows here. Breath deepens. And without effort, you begin to arrive.
Yoga at Otjimbondona unfolds gently, guided not by instruction, but by the land itself.
Yoga for In-House Guests
Whether you choose to unroll your mat on the new yoga deck, practice in the privacy of your villa, or greet the day beneath an open sky, yoga at Otjimbondona is deeply personal and intuitive. Guests are encouraged to move at their own rhythm — guided by the stillness of the surroundings and the gentle pulse of nature. It’s an invitation to unwind, stretch, and reconnect, without expectation or pressure.
Retreats That Leave a Mark
Several times a year, Otjimbondona becomes a gathering place for those drawn to stillness and depth. Our yoga retreats are carefully curated, small in number, and shaped by the natural rhythm of the days.
Between practice and rest, silence and conversation, something subtle begins to shift. The desert, vast and patient, creates space — space to let go, to reflect, to remember what often gets lost in motion. Check our Retreat Calendar for up-coming Yoga & Pilates Retreats.
Align
A gentle return to balance.
Here, movement and breath meet with intention, inviting the body to soften and the mind to become clear. In the quiet rhythm of the Kalahari, alignment is less about form — and more about presence.
Center
Draw your awareness inward.
Grounded in stillness, you reconnect with your inner space — calm, steady, and whole. This is where breath anchors you, and the vastness around you reflects the spaciousness within.
Ground
Rooted in earth, held by silence.
As hands meet the mat and the desert holds you gently, a deep sense of stability arises. Here, you find rest, surrender, and a quiet strength — supported by the land beneath you.
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Rooted in Stillness Retreat
A grounding yoga retreat created for Namibians seeking rest, reconnection, and space to breathe—without leaving home.
Between Sand & Sky Retreat
A destination yoga retreat in the heart of the Kalahari, inviting international guests into deep presence, nature, and inner balance.
Strength in Stillness Retreat
A refined Pilates retreat for Namibians, blending mindful movement, strength, and restoration in a serene wilderness setting.
Beyond the Mat
Yoga at Otjimbondona does not stand alone — it is woven into a wider rhythm of movement, rest, and restoration. Between practices, the land invites you to wander, to soften, to nourish the body in different ways. Whether through gentle activity, deep relaxation, or quiet moments of warmth and stillness, each experience complements your practice, allowing balance to unfold naturally.
Bush Spa
Hidden within the stillness of the Kalahari, our bush spa offers a return to the senses. Thoughtful wellness treatments, inspired by nature and delivered in a tranquil outdoor setting, invite deep relaxation — a gentle continuation of your yoga practice, where tension releases and presence settles in.
Movement & Strength
For those who enjoy balanced movement, our intimate gym provides space to strengthen and energise the body. With a treadmill, elliptical, bicycle, and free weights, guests can move at their own pace — grounding strength with mindful motion, surrounded by the quiet of the land.
The Sauna
As day turns to dusk, the sauna offers warmth and stillness in equal measure. Heat eases the body, calms the nervous system, and encourages deep rest — the perfect closing ritual after yoga, movement, or a day spent exploring the Kalahari.