November Wellness Weekend
Ocean of Awareness
Led by Bettina Bachmann
This wellness weekend:
Immerse yourself in a soul-nourishing journey of Jivamukti yoga and inspired experiences, set against the breathtaking coastline of Watamu. Over the course of the weekend, we’ll explore the ocean — both around us and within us — through Jivamukti’s five tenets, blending movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection.
Flow through energising asana practices, swim in turquoise waters, meditate with the sunrise, and let the ocean’s wisdom deepen your connection to self and the world.
21st November 2025
24th November 2025
English
Res price starts at 90,820/- (standard shared room)
Non Res price starts at $886 (standard shared room)
Single supplement and higher level rooms are at a higher price
Wellness Weekends are our signature experience for those seeking a mini retreat on the Kenyan Coast. These long weekends only happen on selected dates throughout the year, and include 3 nights on half board, 4 yoga sessions, 2 deeply relaxing massages, a guided nature-based adventure, walks, time to rest, reflect, and connect with community. Each Wellness Weekend is different, led by a different visiting teacher, bringing their unique blend of trainings and experience.
Meet your teacher for this retreat, Bettina
In my Jivamukti classes, I weave together asana sequences, chanting, breath awareness, yoga philosophy, alignment exploration, hands-on assists, relaxation, and meditation. Whether the class is a dynamic vinyasa flow or a more restorative practice, I aim to create an experience where the spiritual theme is felt throughout — from the intention we set at the beginning to the final moments of stillness. My wish is that students leave class with a sense of connection, presence, and inspiration that they can carry into their daily lives.
Since 2022, I’ve been studying and mentoring with Clare Nicholls at Hrdayam in Bern, Switzerland. A transformative journey that continues to shape my teaching and personal growth. After training under Tone Haugland, Jutta Ariane Mele-Maurer, and Conor Byrnes, I am now an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Teacher. My studies also included Elementary Sanskrit with Dr. Antonia Ruppel (Yogic Studies) and Pranayama Teacher Training Level 1 with Robert Moses and Eddie Stern, where traditional practices meet modern scientific insight.
I’ve been teaching for over five years, beginning in Moscow and now sharing yoga in Nairobi, offering both group and private classes. Yoga has been part of my life since my twenties, and over time it has grown from a physical practice into a way of living. A path of self-study (svadhyaya), awareness, and compassion. Teaching allows me to grow alongside my students; each class is a shared journey of exploration and discovery.
Daily schedule example
Sunrise beach meditation
Morning yoga practice
3-course breakfast
Time to relax or get a massage
Guided nature walk
Featured talk/workshop or evening yoga practice
3-course dinner
Free time / stargazing
What is included in this retreat
3 nights at Treehouse on half board
Delicious and nutritious breakfast and dinner each day - shared with the retreat participants in unique settings
Meditation on the beach
Special sunrise or sunset sessions
Four yoga classes
Two special talks or workshops
Two deeply relaxing one-hour massages
Daily early morning drinks and sundowner drinks with snacks
One award-winning adventure
Water, teas, throughout the day and juice/coconut water with meals
One guided walk
What is not included in this retreat
Transfers to and from Malindi or Mombasa Airports. Treehouse can arrange the transfers and guests pay the taxis directly .
Alcohol is not included as Treehouse does not sell alcohol, but guests are welcome to keep their own in the guest fridge and consume without charge
Extra yoga, massage, meals and activities not included in the package
Our food
Abundant in flavour, colour, nutrients and freshness. We source our ingredients with care, supporting local producers, and we prepare it with love.
Our 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. We take into account dietary preferences or allergies.
Extra meals or smoothies can be purchased if desired.
Our 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
Our Activities
The Wellness Weekend package includes one adventure activity. All our adventures are set in nature and designed to enhance the retreat experience and connect with the elements, though they may differ depending on what is possible given the various tides and time of year. Activities might include walks, exploration of the area on kayaks or SUP paddleboards, the Mida Float, 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.