Nature's Rhythms, Kenya

Nature is, without a doubt, the ultimate healer

With Natalie Nardi

Retreat description

Calling on those that especially love the great outdoors, amazing wildlife, and that undeniable sense of freedom! Throughout the week, your host Natalie will be guiding you to tune into the natural rhythms and cycles of nature, recognising it as the ultimate healer and helping your body to function more harmoniously -both physically and mentally. You can expect to feel not only more balanced and energised but to benefit from greater clarity on the year ahead -resetting yourself, at a time when we so often struggle with heavier winter energy. Activate your radiant innate self!

This retreat will take place at Watamu Treehouse in Kenya.

  • 26th January 2025, 14:00

  • 2nd February 2025, 10:00

  • English

  • Price: shared room from £1500, single room from £1999

 

Meet your teacher for this retreat.

Natalie Nardi is a Senior Registered Yoga Teacher, initially qualified in 2006; today, she has accumulated over 500+ hours of training, with approximately 12,000 completed teaching hours. Her Yoga training is classically Hatha but a more personal style has developed over the years, having collaborated and been influenced by several high-profile teachers. She expresses her passion toward more therapeutic styles and their healing effect, by enjoying to teach slow, deep and methodically. The incorporation of breath and meditation is important to Natalie, ensuring that students not only feel complete after any session, but also leave with valuable tools for better body-mind wellness. A firm believer that Yoga is for everyone, never complicated, always safe and with a sense of freedom and fun. Natalie provides Yoga for real people, who enjoy connecting with others through authentic practices. She loves to teach beginners and embraces advanced students to improve their practice. Natalie runs her own sessions in most studios and gyms in her local areas, East London/Essex. In addition, she works privately with individuals, runs her own online community and facilitates regular holistic events both in the UK and overseas. As a qualified Holistic Massage Therapist in addition, now with over 15 years' experience, a deeper understanding of the body is certainly brought to the yoga class.

A more personal word from Natalie: “Yoga has helped me find a place of FREEDOM & I’m blessed to share this knowledge. It’s my passion to support students from the inside out, toward their own genuine transformation. For me, it’s all about how good it feels to be BALANCED in your body, without any comparison... being KIND to yourself, without seeking perfection. HEALTH & COMFORT, whatever your limitations… a GRATITUDE for your body. Together, we encourage personal growth by following basic principles that allow you to RISE to your true nature; a healthier, happier and more vibrant you, no matter what your level. JOIN ME!”

 

Daily schedule example

  • 7 - 7:30 light morning refreshments

  • 7:30 - 9:00 morning yoga practice

  • 9:30 BRUNCH

  • 11:00 - 17:00 free time / massages / optional activities

  • 16:00 AFTERNOON FRUIT AND CAKE

  • 17:00 - 18:00 evening yoga practice

  • 18:15 sundowner on the roof overlooking the indigenous forest

  • 19:30 DINNER

What is included in this retreat

  • 7 nights luxury accommodation at Watamu Treehouse

  • Twice daily Yoga (Meditation/Hatha Vinyasa, Yin Yoga)

  • Daily breakfast style brunch 7 evening meals at home

  • Unlimited coffee, tea, water, fresh fruits

  • Use of all common spaces at the venue

  • Yoga equipment (mat, blocks, strap, bolster blanket)

  • Pre morning yoga refreshments

  • Post evening yoga sundowner

  • Afternoon cake and fruit

  • Guided group excursion and walks to places of interest

  • Coral Gardens Snorkelling Trip

What is not included in this retreat

  • Flights and transportation to the retreat

  • Additional massages or treatments (available are body scrub, mani/pedi, waxing)

  • Private instruction

  • Holiday insurance

  • Lunches

  • Extra drinks

  • Optional add-on activities: kayaking, stand up paddleboarding

  • Transport in and around Watamu outside of our organised activities

  • Add-on three day SAFARI PACKAGE

  • Tips

 

Retreat food

Abundant in flavour, colour, nutrients and freshness

We source our ingredients with care, supporting local producers, and we prepare it with love.

Our lunches and dinners are abundant “set-meals” and always include a soup or starter, a vegetarian main course, a variety of sides and salads, and a dessert. We serve fresh juice or coconut water and a variety of hot drinks after the meal.  Great for vegans, and gluten and dairy-free.

This is a non-alcoholic retreat

Retreat venue

Watamu Treehouse on the beach in Kenya:

  • the perfect spacious open air house to be in touch with the elements

  • unique architecture-rooms have views of sunrises or sunsets (or both!)

  • set in a coastal forest on one of the best white-sand beaches in Kenya

  • swimming in the warm healing waters

Retreat Activities

Retreats at Treehouse include a variety of activities in nature designed to enhance the retreat experience and connect with the elements. Activities might include walks, exploration of the area on kayaks or SUP paddleboards, and other (gentle) adventures that are guaranteed to be fun and suitable for all levels.

Getting to this yoga retreat

The closest airport is Malindi on the East Coast of Kenya, which is approximately 25 minutes taxi ride from Treehouse. We can arrange transfers. The following airlines fly to Malinda: Jambojet; Fly540; Air Kenya; Fly SAX; Kenya Airways. You can also fly to Mombasa International Airport on the airlines listed above plus Kenya Airways. Mombasa is approximately 2 hours drive from Treehouse. Or take the SGR Train to Mombasa and we can send a taxi to collect you.

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