“Remember to breathe. It is, after all, the secret of life.” — Gregory Maguire
Take a pause from the everyday and immerse yourself in a day of mindful connection and restoration at the serene Sankofa Sanctuary. Breathe into Balance retreat on Sunday, 6th April 2025, invites you to reconnect with your inner self and a deeper sense of balance and calm.
This retreat is a journey through breath-centered yoga, guided breath work, and meditation techniques guided by yoga therapist Malaika Brooks-Smith-Lowe. We will explore movement and creative mindfulness practices, using the breath as an anchor and guide, cultivating presence.
Enjoy a nourishing, plant-based lunch from Chef Nathaniel (Bio Chef) to support vitality. Make the day your own ~ relax, swim in the pool, read, write, draw, nap…. whatever your spirit is calling for during your free time after lunch.
Breathe into Balance is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and find ease in the present moment. Come as you are. All bodies welcome and supported.
Price
$250EC / $95US per person
including plant-based lunch
Testimonials
Grateful for the most intentional day I’ve had in a while ! From the yoga sequences to conscious listening to art therapy, I feel like I’ve experienced a great day of community while still focused on myself. Thank you so much !!
— CKS
The At Ease Retreat was a super enjoyable way to spend a Sunday. Like a vacation for your mind, body, and soul. I felt part of the community within the gathering which was a nice surprise as it was my first retreat and didn't know what to expect. I would recommend to anyone to take this fulfilling journey.
— Devin N
The At Ease Mini Retreat was accessible and manageable for a beginner like me. Malaika provide modified approaches during the yoga sessions which were helpful. I especially enjoyed the unstructured time to interact with attendees individually and relax in the pool. Overall a great experience!.
— Melisa B
Your Guide
Malaika Brooks-Smith-Lowe
Malaika Brooks-Smith-Lowe is a Professional Yoga Therapist (1000hr), Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Visual Artist and Community-Builder. She has 15 years of experience teaching yoga, completing her first certification in New York City in 2009. In 2011 she co-founded Spice Harmony Yoga in Grenada alongside her parents, who are also certified yoga teachers. Together they are currently developing Wild Seed Sanctuary, an intergenerational hub for yoga and birthwork, coworking and community-led events in Grenada on a 3.5 acre food forest.
Malaika is a 2024-2024 Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Grant awardee. She primarily works as a private yoga therapist and facilitator for wellness events & retreats. Through the interconnected facets of her work Malaika seeks to create pathways for her clients and community to feel supported, resilient and more deeply connected.
IG @malaikabsl
Your Chef
Chef Nathaniel/ Bio-Chef
Born and raised on the vibrant shores of Grenada, the renowned Bio-Chef sprouted from a lineage deeply intertwined with the lush vegetation and rich culinary heritage of his homeland. From a young age, he found solace among the myriad of fruits, vegetables, and spices that adorned the island, instilling in him a profound respect for nature's bounty.
Enchanted by the colors, scents, textures and flavors that surrounded him, Bio-Chef's passion for plant-based cuisine blossomed.
Today, Bio-Chef stands as a beacon of culinary innovation and cultural preservation, his name synonymous with the harmonious fusion of tradition, modernity, Health, Life, flavor and nutrition. Through his delectable creations and unwavering dedication to sustainability, he continues to inspire a generation of gastronomes to savor the bounty of the earth and cultivate a more.
Questions?
Reach out to Malaika at hello@malaikabsl.com or call 473-410-5271