RETREAT OVERVIEW
Venue: Banana House, Lamu, Kenya
Greetings all, Jah9, founder of LifeCraft Wellness, and the Co-Directors of Synergy Yoga, Salim Rollins and Francisco Morales-Bermudéz are delighted to invite you to Journey to Lamu from February 17th – 24th, 2024! The week-long retreat includes daily yoga classes; interactive Thai Massage; snorkeling; a sunset dhow trip; a tour of historic Lamu town; knowledge sessions with Jah9; channel and mangrove swims; a visit to the Ubunifu Lamu Initiative; and lots of time to rest and enjoy the magical island of Lamu. Guests will experience the richness of Swahili/Lamu culture within a nurturing community of creatives and wellness practitioners. The itinerary has been curated to balance relaxation; practice; and self reflection. The goal for all of our retreats is to have fun and offer a meaningful experience for guests within a beautiful environment.
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ABOUT BANANA HOUSE
Our venue is the stunning Banana House – a boutique hotel in the village of Shela in Lamu Island. The hotel is set in a lush tropical garden with a swimming pool; an open air yoga studio; swahili day-beds; outdoor lounge space; and views of the tranquil Indian Ocean. The Natural Lamu Beauty Spa is also on site where guests can book a range of spa and wellness services including numerous massage treatments, facials, and skin rejuvenation among others.
LAMU
The pristine fishing island of Lamu lies on the north coast of Kenya, in the Indian Ocean. Lamu was the first Swahili settlement in East Africa and to this day, a primary mode of transportation are traditional dhow boats and motor boats since there are no cars on the island. In addition to its Bantu roots, Lamu was historically influenced by Arab, Persian, and Indian people who participated in the spice trade. In turn, the primarily Muslim island incorporated these influences into its food, language and culture. As a result of the island’s rich history, Lamu is a UNESCO world heritage site – a hidden gem with a warm, beautiful and nurturing culture.
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