Who am I?

Reconnecting to Essence

With Paul and Aja

Retreat description

There’s a common misconception in the West which is very easy to fall prey to - the more things we have (time, friends, holidays, money), the happier we’ll be. But more of any of those things won’t help us if we don’t know how to appreciate them in the first place. Through a combination of Yoga and meditation techniques, Vedic philosophy and Ayurveda, this retreat is all about simplifying our lives so that we are able to experience connecting to the essence of everything we do, which then leads to a fuller life. Then every interaction, every seemingly mundane task, every moment of our lives can take us and those around us towards fulfilment, joy and transformation.

This retreat will take place at Watamu Treehouse in Kenya.

  • 27th January 2023, 16:00

  • 1st February 2023, 10:00

  • English

  • Resident price: 110,000 (shared), 135,000 (single)

  • Non-res price: $1100 (shared), $1300 (single)

  • Watamu Treehouse

 

Meet your teacher for this retreat.

Paul and Aja have been leading retreats together for over 10 years, and have explored Kenya and the Watamu coast much before that. They are the creators of Treehouse.

Aja is a vinyasa, yin and Dru yoga teacher, and an Ayurvedic practitioner. Ayurveda utilises the pathways of yoga, food, lifestyle changes, herbs and therapies to bring a state of balance to body and mind, and to help an individual tune in to their natural rhythms.

Paul is a Dru yoga and meditation teacher, passionate about sharing ancient wisdom from scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and making it practical for modern day living. He also teaches vision board sessions.

Through the creation and busy running of Treehouse, they have come to fully appreciate how crucial it is to have some form of daily practice; how important it is to slow down enough each day by tuning in to, and connecting with, the more subtle energies of life. Developing a connection to something deeper than the physical is what makes this life so magical. Asking the questions like ‘who am i? why am i here? what’s my purpose?’ are lifelong pursuits that add another dimension to the life of a human being on this planet…

 

Daily schedule example

  • Sunrise meditation

  • Morning session

  • Healthy breakfast

  • Free time/massages

  • Talk on Ayurveda and food

  • Delicious lunch

  • Relaxation time/massages/optional walk

  • Evening session

  • Sunset on the roof with sundowner smoothie

  • Light, nurturing dinner

What is included in this retreat

  • All yoga and meditation sessions

  • One activity in Mida Creek (SUP/Kayak)

  • A SUP yoga class

  • Accommodation and full board (vegetarian)

  • 1 complementary massage

What is not included in this retreat

  • Flights or transportation to the retreat

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

  • Transport in and around Watamu outside of our organised activities

  • 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; Silverstone; 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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