Coaching in Dakar is an hour or an hour and a half to put your thoughts in order, away from the phone and the pace of the city. A coach certified in NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) offers three one-to-one formats: a 1-hour breathwork session, personalised NLP coaching or art therapy, the last two lasting 1 h 30. All sessions take place indoors.

Three sessions, three ways to step back

The sessions are for people who want to manage their emotions better, catch their breath or move forward on a project. Each format starts from a different entry point:

• The breathwork session (1 h): guided work on the breath, to release tension and return to calm. It is the shortest and simplest format to try.
• Personalised NLP coaching (1 h 30): neuro-linguistic programming is used to clarify a goal, spot what is holding you back and choose a first concrete step. The coach leading the session is certified in NLP.
• Art therapy (1 h 30): the idea is to express what you feel through creating rather than talking, which suits people who find it hard to put everything into words.

The rate is per person and the session is personalised: this is not a group class, and the content adapts to what you bring. The coach also offers private yoga and meditation classes.

Come with a question, leave with a lead

Arrive with a specific point to work on: a decision to make, a stressful period, a wish for change. Coaching is not medical follow-up or therapy in the clinical sense; if you are in significant distress, it is still best to talk to a health professional as well. A single session is already enough to take stock, and there is no obligation to continue.

If you live in Dakar, it is a break that fits into a Saturday morning or after work, without leaving the city. If you are visiting for a long stay, are an expat or are going through a transition, it is a way to pause away from the sightseeing programme, with someone who knows the local context.

A quiet session in Dakar

The session takes place in Dakar, a fast-moving city: the Plateau with its offices, the lively Médina, the Corniche facing the ocean. Plan to arrive a few minutes early, so your session time is not cut short.

Extending the session

After a coaching session, you can carry on working on yourself with yoga and meditation classes, let your body unwind with a massage or explore energy and holistic treatments. A private beach day then offers a real moment of rest.