Amara Moon
Yoga & Wellness Sanctuary · Orangekloof Valley, Hout Bay
A haven in the forest designed to nurture the well-being of every visitor.
To relax, feel and explore your body from a place of joy and wonderment.
Amara Moon is a family run retreat sanctuary nestled in the heart of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's most breathtaking coastal valleys. Cradled between beautiful ancient mountains, indigenous fynbos and the Atlantic Ocean, it is a place where nature invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself.
We are here to support you along the journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. Our sanctuary is dedicated to offering a range of yoga classes, movement modalities, sauna sessions, therapies and meditative experiences.
Come to practise, to teach, to rest, or simply to sit on the deck and watch the light move across the valley.
- The sea
- Off the mountain and on the beach in 3km
- The mountain
- Private access to mountain trails and Myburghs waterfall ravine
Everything here, in one place
The studio and the grounds are yours for the session — arrive early, stay after, and use the deck and the water as much as the practice.
The Oasis Studio
- Peaceful 30m² yoga shala
- Sound system
- Kitchenette
- Two connected bathrooms with showers
Water and heat
- Swimming pool
- Infrared sauna
- Hot tub
Outdoors
- Outdoor sun deck
- Nature's dining area and lounge
- Fire pit
- Braai area
Practice, teach, or simply warm up
Classes and sessions held in the Oasis Studio, plus the space itself for teachers and facilitators.
Pranic Balancing Yoga
A slow, breath-led practice that works with the flow of prana through the body.
Price on enquiry
Breathwork
Guided conscious breathing to release what the body has been holding.
Price on enquiry
Oasis Studio Hire
The Oasis Studio, a timber space among the trees, available to teachers, practitioners and facilitators.
Price on enquiry
Practices through the week
Yoga, breathwork, movement, beach yoga and trail hikes. Days and times for the coming season are being confirmed.
- Pranic Balancing YogaA slow, breath-led practice. All levels, including complete beginners.
- BreathworkGuided conscious connected breathing. No experience needed.
- Movement & Dynamic MeditationFreer, more expressive movement practices that end in stillness.
- Beach YogaPractice on the sand at Hout Bay beach, a few minutes down the valley.
- Trail HikesGuided walks from the gate into Orangekloof and up towards the ravine.
Pine Forest Cabin
A self-contained cabin for two, tucked into the pines with its own entrance. Wake up to the valley, walk to the waterfall before breakfast, and be at the beach in ten minutes.
- Sleeps 2 guests
- Private entrance & bathroom
- Kitchenette
- Access to pool & deck
- Private access to mountain trails
- Free parking on site
- Fast wifi
Rates on enquiry
Check availability
We are inviting experienced teachers to join our growing community
Yoga, movement, breathwork and bodywork — for a regular slot in the shala, a one-off workshop, or a retreat with the whole property.
Legend has it that where the oceans meet, the land holds a rare and powerful energy. Surrounded by the constant movement of wind, water, earth and sky, many who visit the Cape describe an immediate sense of peace, grounding and belonging — as though they have finally come home.
It is within this extraordinary landscape that Amara Moon offers a sanctuary for transformation, where every experience is inspired by the wisdom of the towering trees that stretch skyward like yogis in a permanent upward salute.