Step out of your everyday routine and into a slower rhythm.
With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, 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.
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Perimenopause and Parenting
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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 grounded.
Find What Feels Right for You...
Beach Yoga
Morning group yoga classes, private yoga sessions, and couples yoga sessions.
Morning Fitness
A beach fitness class mixing strength training, endurance, balance & flexibility.
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.
Beach Yoga
Wake & Shake
Morning Fitness Classes
On Angulo Beach
(In front of the Beach Club)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
08:00 - 08:30
Price: €10
Bring a Towel
** Suitable for all levels & all ages
Focus on strength training, balance & flexibility
Retreats
Relax, release, and rejuvenate with a tailored blend of group yoga classes and private wellness practices designed around your holiday.
5-Day Relax and Reset Retreat| €350
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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 entirely 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
Peri & Menopause Retreats
Plan a transformative menopause and yoga retreat in Sal, Cabo Verde, while on your holiday. Blending morning yoga classes, relaxation practices, and midlife coaching to help manage perimenopause & menopause symptoms.
What's included?
Menopause Symptom Questionnaire & Assessment | Before you arrive
Morning Yoga Practices| Grounding & Rejuvenating
1-on-1 Private Midlife Coaching | With Karen
Relaxing Yoga Nidra | Calm the nervous system
Oceanside Massage | Relax & Release midlife tension
Choose Your Stay
4-Day Reset Retreat
5-Day Immersion Retreat
** Accommodation is not included in the retreat price, but we're happy to recommend options if needed.
Midlife Coaching
Perimenopause symptoms typically arrive out of the blue and throw even the most grounded women for a loop.
Symptoms are also different for every woman. So what helps your friend may have little impact for you.
A few Midlife Coaching Sessions can help you cope better with lower tolerance, understand changing moods, and sleep more soundly.
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.
Massage & Spa
Nestled within the tranquil beachfront setting of Hotel Odjo D’agua in Santa Maria, the Alma Spa offers one of the best massage & spa locations in Sal, Cabo Verde.
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Alma Spa massage - 70 min - €70
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Relaxing massage - 70 min - €60
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Relaxing massage - 50 min - €40
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Deep Tissue massage - 55 min - €50
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Back & Neck Massage - 30 min - €30
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Back & Neck Massage - 40 min - €40
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Body Salt Scrub - 50 min - €45
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Body – Aloe Vera - 40 min - €30
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Foot massage - 30 mins - €30
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Hot Oil massage - 50 mins - €45
About Us
Author, Yoga Instructor & Menopause Coach
Karen
Accredited Yoga Teacher, Menopause Coach, and author of Perimenopause & Parenting, Karen brings a wise, warm, and balanced vibe to her yoga classes, coaching sessions, and retreats.
Originally from Ireland (still got the lilt), Karen and her husband moved to Sal over 20 years ago to embrace the 'No Stress' lifestyle and have never looked back.
Accredited Massage Therapist
Tanya
Alma Spa manager, Tania, embodies calmness and strength. As an expert masseuse, she offers relaxing, aromatic, rejuvenating, and 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 and looser.
Even if you're a happy couch potato or regular gym bunny, stretching and releasing tension during a yoga class, releasing with a massage, or talking it out with coaching can provide boundless benefits.
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.
