✫ Bold, Playful and Free ✫
7 day, Wilderness and Wellness Retreat in Laikipia and Lamu, Kenya
29th September – 5th October
El Karama Lodge, Laikipia
Jua House, Shela, Lamu
Are you living with courage? Are you living with curiosity, playfulness and spontaneity? Are you living a life that is joyful, abundant and nourishing? When we experience the world through the veil of maya (illusion and duality) we lose our connection to Self, our ability to identify what is important to us so we can live our happiest, most fulfilling life.
During this 7-day 6 night retreat we will explore the practices of yoga and the gifts of the 5 elements to reinforce our connection to the world around us
Bhūmi (earth), Jala (water), Agni (fire), Vayu (air/wind), and Akash (aether).
Whether you are a devoted yogi or new to the path this retreat has something for you. More than Yoga, it is a unique blend of wellness and wilderness.
Discover how to nourish yourself physically and mentally through movement, inspiring conversation, prana dense food and tools to express your authentic voice. Lots of simple ideas and tips for you to take away and incorporate into your life so the good feelings exist after we say kwaheri.
This retreat is a modern wellness experience for anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
Each day is a unique experience but expect
Rejuvenating Mornings
Wake at dawn, coffee/tea, guided bush walk or snuggle up for a game drive, Vinyasa Yoga in various places, game drive or run back to the lodge for a healthy and vibrant breakfast and an opportunity freshen up.
Educational and bliss filled Afternoons
Late morning we will gather for educational talks, unique goal mapping workshops including ways to access our authentic voice and build courage using yogic tools. After lunch there is plenty of time to delight in the colourful array of birds and resident wildlife around the camp. There is a bush spa where you can pamper yourself or take a dip in the pool.
Star Filled Nights
Before sunset we will gather for the final practice of yoga or meditation and sundowner at a new location each evening. Dinners will either be in the bush or in various locations around the lodge.
Expect fireside heart opening chats, Yoga Nidra beneath big skies and to roll into bed full of joy and contentment.
Conservation focus
This retreat is in partnership with the Teddy Bear Project and El Karama Conservancy. All Conservation Fees will go toward important conservation projects. During your stay, you’ll be learning about some of the projects they are funding, how important every ant, dung beetle or lizard is to them and how they have supported their staff during Covid. Conservation Fees are included in the price.
Amina will also talk about the importance of a teddy bear in a childs life and how her project is helping children find support and compassion for each other.
In Lamu we are supporting safari vets.
The yoga
All sessions will be around 75 minutes long and will take place in various locations throughout the conservancy. There is a chance the classes will be visited by elephants, giraffe or zebra so you may need to pause mid down dog to watch them gently cruise through! Yoga mats are provided for you but feel welcome to bring any extras you love like blocks, straps or cushions. Expect fun, creative vinyasa flow with Leyla’s signature unique transitions to get you out of your head and into the moment. There will also be gentler, soothing yin yoga for the ultimate juicy stretch and animal flow for those wanting something a little more powerful.
Modifications will ensure the classes will be suitable for everyone.
Meditation, chanting and pranayama will be weaved throughout the retreat for the ultimate yoga experience.
Wellness
Group sessions provide a forum for participants to learn from Amina as well as from the personal journey of others.
Topics discussed range from identifying and reaching your goals, hormonal imbalances (e.g. menopause, fertility, thyroid, etc), autoimmune disease, gut disfunction, reaching your ideal weight and overcoming cravings. Together we develop a private space for people to interact, share and support each other. Knowing that there are others on a similar journey will help you develop the confidence and motivation to overcome whatever your challenges are.
Through the workshops and discussions we will develop deep connections, and make new friends, where we can support each other and reach our goals faster.
Lamu will be more relaxed. Time to walk in the sand dunes, swim the channel, read in a hammock yoga, chanting and meditation and a well deserved sundowner at Peponi.
Benny started out practicing Hatha and Iyengar yoga from the age of 15, but only discovered Yin Yoga in 2015, finally becoming a teacher in 2017. Since then she has never looked back and continues training in and teaching this wonderful practice wherever and whenever she can. Based in Kenya, she teaches studio classes in Nairobi.
Jordan has been practicing yoga for over 10 years in the US, Europe and Kenya. She received certification in Baptiste Power Yoga with the Africa Yoga Project in Kenya, completed the Karuna YTT in 2018 and recently completed a course in yoga for 12-step recovery.