Cabo Verde Wellness offers yoga classes on the beach and at sunset in Santa Maria, well guided and suitable for all levels. A calm way to start or finish the day feeling energised — no mysticism, no rush, just a well-held practice in a great setting.
When the day starts before the noise does
In Santa Maria, some mornings begin with urgency. Others begin with a yoga mat on the sand. Cabo Verde Wellness clearly belongs to the second category. Early sessions, palm trees overhead, and the ocean still half asleep. It’s not a “wow” plan. It’s a good start. And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.
Simple yoga, well guided, no performance
This isn’t a spiritual retreat or an Instagram enlightenment package. It’s proper yoga: accessible, well held, with instructors who can read the group and adapt. It works for regular practitioners and for first-timers who are still negotiating where their feet are supposed to go.
One name comes up again and again in the reviews: Karen. Warm, clear, experienced. But it’s not a personality show. The focus stays on the practice and the setting — not on selling you a life change in sixty minutes.
Beach mornings, rooftop sunsets
The pattern is fairly consistent:
– 8:00 am morning classes, usually on the beach, under the palms.
– Sunset sessions on the rooftop, softer, with a different kind of calm.
Sessions blend breathwork, movement, relaxation and well-paced pauses. You’ll see mentions of chakras, mantras and a guided savasana, but it’s delivered in a grounded, practical way. Nothing forced.
The common theme is this: you leave energised, not drained. Centred, but not floating. Just enough to carry the rest of the day without dragging yourself through it.
Yoga with the ocean behind you won’t change your life, but it can tidy up your morning.
No rush, in the best way
The atmosphere is calm and cared for. Booking is easy via WhatsApp, groups don’t feel massive, and the approach is friendly without being intrusive.
The rhythm is Cape Verdean — the good kind. It starts on time, it flows, and nobody hurries you to pack up. If you’re looking for military discipline or constant gym-style corrections, this may not be your place. If you’re here to breathe better, it probably is.
Wrong expectations
It may not land for you if:
– You want something very intense or highly technical.
– You’re looking for something ultra-ceremonial or deeply spiritual.
– You simply don’t want to wake up early — at all.
There aren’t many complaints in the reviews, but it helps to understand the goal: balance and sensation, not performance.
How to enjoy it properly
– Wake up without negotiating: early sessions are where it really shines.
– If you’re a beginner, say so: the approach is genuinely inclusive.
– Keep your phone on silent. In this setting, it’s the loudest thing you can bring.
A genuinely good way to start (or end) the day
Cabo Verde Wellness doesn’t promise miracles or instant awakening. It promises a solid hour, well guided, in a beautiful place, with people who know what they’re doing. And it delivers.
On an island where things can feel too fast or too slow depending on the day, taking a moment to breathe with intention is, oddly enough, a very sensible plan.
In Sal, sometimes the smartest thing you can do in the morning is not rush.
