Living The Practice: finding your still point on and off the mat
Title of retreat
With Paul, Tess and Nico
Retreat description
As recent times have shown us, everything can change - in fact, change is the only thing that doesn’t change.
However, according to yogic philosophy there is another thing which does not change - the still point inside us all. Through yoga, meditation and being in nature we can cultivate a friendship and familiarity with that peace point within, a place where we can turn to for support and stillness when the world around us gets turned upside down. Or even just after a bad day.
The focus of the retreat will be to help you experience that sublime stillness that lies within each one of us, then give you techniques to access that point - both on and off the mat - emphasising how to LIVE yoga, not just DO yoga.
This retreat will take place at Watamu Treehouse in Kenya.
17th September
20th September
English
53,000 shared accommodation, all inclusive
74,000 single supplement
Watamu Treehouse
Paul Krystall
Paul has been teaching Dru Yoga and Dru Meditation since 2004, and been practicing himself for many years before that.
Dru is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on soft flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation. Dru works on body, mind and spirit—improving strength and flexibility, creating core stability, removing energy blockages, building a heightened feeling of positivity, and deeply relaxing and rejuvenating your whole being.
People call Dru the ‘yoga of the heart’ — come and open your heart in a Dru Yoga session.
Tess Andersen
Tess is an Ashtanga/Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher from Kenya. She became devoted to the practice of yoga as it played a significant role in her own healing journey. As a result, she feels passionate about the immense power of yoga and truly believes that yoga can be for everybody. She aims to emphasise that it is a practice that extends far beyond the mat.
Yin Yang Yoga her my preferred style of postural yoga as this leaves her feeling a sense of inner balance. It combines the surrendering, meditative Yin yoga with a more active Vinyasa style in the same flow. When holding the space she likes to weave in elements of the spirituality of yoga in order to bring her students back to its philosophical roots.
A translation for “yoga” can be union. This union is exactly why she teaches yoga. It’s an honour to be able to unite others through this healing practice where we can all play a part uplifting the collective.
Nicodemus
Born and raised in a small village near Malindi, Nico’s first role in the Treehouse team was as a gardner. Over the next 5 years, after participating in weekly Treehouse team yoga classes, he developed a deep interest in yoga. He learnt to swim to be able to help set up the SUP yoga classes, and two years ago undertook the Africa Yoga Project teacher training. He is now one of the regular Treehouse teachers, as well as leading three community classes in the Watamu area, including yoga for children.
Daily schedule
General daily schedule.
Free early morning for sunrise swim or walk
7.30 - 8.45 am yoga session
Breakfast then free time / massages
Lunch and free time / massages
5.00 - 6.15 pm yoga/meditation session
Sundowner
7.15 pm Supper
With activities and adventures in between.
What is included in this retreat
3 nights full board at Treehouse
All yoga and meditation sessions
All activities
What is not included in this retreat
Flights to Malindi
Airport transfers - although we can arrange these for you
Massages and manicures/pedicures - can be arranged
Tips for staff
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.
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.