Sunrise to Sunset
An immersive retreat
With Paul and Aja
Retreat description
Have you ever felt that post-retreat, or even post-yoga class feeling of total alignment slip away as soon as you’re back to the hustle and bustle of normal life?
Feeling connected to Source is largely down to our awareness, and what better way to invite that feeling of connection throughout your day than by embracing practices that help you come into the present moment? As Tolle says, realising the power of Now all we need.
Whether it’s the first thing you do when you wake up, or the last thing before you go to sleep; or when you sit down for a meal; or when you first step on to the earth; or when you’re watching the sunset, or in a queue at the bank; or when you’re talking to another person… the Yogic tradition has a rich and diverse set of practices that you can use to punctuate your day with tuning in to the sacred.
As well as exploring a variety of movement on the mat - with Dru Yoga and Meditation, Mandala Vinyasa and restorative yin, we will also focus on connecting off the mat - with the essence of the sea, the indigenous forest, Mida Creek ecosystem, seva with a local community, learning the yoga of food, and some Ayurvedic lifestyle sessions.
Our aim is for you to come away with the techniques and practices that help you feel connected to Essence. For that is our natural state, we just sometimes need a little help tuning into it…
This retreat will take place at Watamu Treehouse in Kenya.
6th March 2024, 16:00
11th March 2024, 10:00
English
Resident price: starts at 140,000
Non-res price: starts at $1,100
Exact price depends on single/shared and standard/superior room
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 daily practices that help maintain awareness and gratitude for this Creation. Developing a connection to something deeper than the physical is what makes this life so magical.
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; 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.