Step out of your everyday routine and into a slower rhythm.
With the Atlantic Ocean in front of you, Cabo Verde Wellness offers beach yoga, relaxing Yoga Nidra sessions, midlife wellness, and retreats in beautiful Santa Maria, Sal.
Whether you're here for a few days and want to practise yoga on the beach, you're looking for some proper time to switch off, or you're navigating the changes of midlife, you'll find a warm, personal approach to wellness here.
Doing Your Best to Manage Midlife Hormones and Motherhood?
My book
Perimenopause & Parenting
is out now!
Hi, I'm Karen
I'm an Irish author, yoga teacher, and menopause coach, and I've called Sal home for more than 20 years.
I created Cabo Verde Wellness to bring together what I believe can make a genuine difference in how we feel: movement, relaxation, connection, sunshine, the ocean, and some time for ourselves.
Whether you're joining me for beach yoga, coming to Sal for a retreat, or working with me online through midlife, my approach is practical, personal, and relatable.
Find What Feels Right for You
Beach Yoga
Morning group yoga classes, private yoga sessions, and couples yoga sessions.
Yoga Nidra
Deep rest and guided relaxation by the ocean.
Midlife & Menopause
Practical one-to-one support, online or through a retreat in Sal.
Retreats
A few days to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.
Morning Fitness
A beach fitness class mixing strength training, endurance, balance & flexibility
Beach Yoga
Group
Beach Yoga Classes
Morning Yoga
Summer Schedule
(May - October)
Tuesday & Thursday
08:00 - 09:00
@ Hotel Odjo D'agua
On the Beach
Under the Palm Trees
Morning Yoga
Winter Schedule
(October - April )
Monday to Friday
08:00 - 09:00
€15 per person
mat & beach blanket included
(non-hotel guests welcome)
Private
Yoga Classes
Private 1:1 Yoga Class
Any Day
10:00 - 17:00
Depending on Availability
€60 (1 Hour)
Couples Yoga Class
Any Day
10:00 - 17:00
Depending on Availability
€80 (1 hour)
Private Group Yoga Class
Any Day
10:00 - 17:00
Price Depends on
number of people
**Private Classes are on the rooftop or in the garden, depending on the time of day and the need for shade
Retreats
Relax, release, and rejuvenate with a tailored blend of group yoga classes and private wellness practices designed around your holiday in Sal, Cabo Verde.
5-Day Relaxing Holiday Retreat| €335
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Welcome Meeting | To set your intentions
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Group Beach Yoga Classes | Connect within
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Private Yoga Instruction | Tailored to your body
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Beach Yoga Nidra | Deep nervous-system relaxation
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Oceanside Massage | Physical rejuvenation
** Accommodation is not included in the retreat price, but we are happy to recommend options if needed
Midlife & Menopause Wellness
Plan a personalized menopause and yoga retreat while on holiday in Sal, Cabo Verde. Combining morning yoga, relaxation practices, and one-to-one midlife coaching.
What's included?
Menopause Symptom Questionnaire & Assessment | Before you arrive
Group Morning Yoga | Grounding & Rejuvenating
1-on-1 Private Midlife Coaching | With Karen
Relaxing Yoga Nidra | Calm the nervous system
Oceanside Massage | Release midlife tension
Choose Your Retreat
4-Day Relax & Reset Midlife Retreat - €360
5-Day Relax & Reset Midlife Retreat - €465
** Accommodation is not included in the retreat price, but we're happy to recommend options if needed.
Midlife Coaching
Perimenopause symptoms can arrive out of the blue and throw even the most grounded women for a loop.
Symptoms can also differ for each woman. So what helps your friend may have little impact for you.
Guided Midlife Coaching Sessions can help you understand the changes you're experiencing, recognise what may be affecting your tolerance and mood, and explore practical ways to support better sleep in midlife.
Click below to explore more about Midlife Coaching with Karen - either in person while you're in Sal, or online from anywhere in the world.
1 Session - €100
4 Sessions - €360
6 Sessions - €540
Relaxing Yoga Nidra
Let go completely with a relaxing Yoga Nidra on the beach.
Often referred to as a "yogic sleep", Yoga Nidra is a powerful, guided meditation technique designed to encourage a state of deep, conscious relaxation.
Unlike a dynamic movement class, Yoga Nidra is practiced lying down comfortably in Savasana. Our version happens on the beach, with the ocean waves lapping against the shore beside you.
The practice systematically moves your awareness through your body, breath, and sensations, guiding you into the relaxed state of completely letting go.
€60 (1 Hour)
Massage & Spa
Nestled within the tranquil beachfront setting of Hotel Odjo D’agua in Santa Maria, the Alma Spa offers a variety of massages in Sal, Cabo Verde.
Alma Spa massage - 70 min - €70
Relaxing massage - 70 min - €60
Relaxing massage - 50 min - €40
Deep Tissue massage - 55 min - €50
Back & Neck Massage - 30 min - €30
Back & Neck Massage - 40 min - €40
Body Salt Scrub - 50 min - €45
Body – Aloe Vera - 40 min - €30
Foot massage - 30 mins - €30
Hot Oil massage - 50 mins - €45
About Karen & Tania
Author, Yoga Instructor & Menopause Coach
Karen is an accredited Yoga Teacher, Menopause Coach, female health writer, and author of Perimenopause & Parenting. She brings a wise, warm, and balanced vibe to her life, yoga classes, coaching sessions, and retreats.
Originally from Ireland (still has the lilt), Karen and her husband moved to Sal over 20 years ago to embrace the 'No Stress' lifestyle and have never looked back.
The crossover between Karen's perimenopause and their son's teenage years is what inspired Perimenopause & Parenting, and she has another book on the way.
Accredited Massage Therapist & Spa Manager
Tania is one of the most highly recommended masseuses in Sal, a dedicated mom, and the manager at Alma Spa in Hotel Odjo Dagua.
She embodies calmness and strength, both in life and as an expert masseuse.
From the blissful vibes at Alma Spa, Tania offers relaxing, aromatic, deep, rejuvenating, or hot oil massages tailored to each client's preferences.
Her friendly Cape Verdean nature will welcome you with the warmest of smiles, and her expertise in anatomy and physiology will leave your body feeling lighter, looser, and ready to start fresh.
Sarah, UK
Beautiful 8am yoga sessions under the palm trees at Santa Maria beach. Karen is a friendly and skilful instructor who expertly blends the different aspects of yoga for an incredibly relaxing and restorative experience. I went twice during my holiday and stayed so zen for the rest of the day! Easy to book by WhatsApp and reasonably priced.
Simona, Italy
I had a wonderful yoga experience with Karen on Sal Island, Cabo Verde. The class was held under palm trees right by the ocean, which created a peaceful and magical atmosphere. The sound of the waves, the fresh sea breeze, and the beautiful surroundings made the practice truly special.
Anka, Sweden
Karen is warm, personable, non-judgmental and compassionate. Her menopause coaching helped me adjust to my symptoms, and recognise when they impacted life. Thank you Karen, for helping me and the family to understand perimenopause.
