Women’s Happiness Retreat

 

4th – 10th March 2024

Book Now

Women’s Happiness Retreat

4th – 10th March 2024

Book Now

This retreat is for all women who long for time and space for themselves in a divine place and who are eager to develop themselves to be more in balance, understanding of oneself, our connection with other women. In this 7-day immersion course, we will guide you through powerful breathing techniques (taught by the Art of Living), bodywork, yoga sound healing, one on one holistic counselling, exploring the feminine and masculine, massages and others. Nestled in the heart of Shela village at the boutique hotel banana house, this is a place for you to visit and experience the authentic culture and traditions. By helping women to create more energy and get inspiration, this retreat offers the unique opportunity to connect with yourself and the women around you.

 

“ Within you lies vast  untapped possibilities waiting to be discovered”..

 

FOR WHOM?

You long for personal time,  for happiness, for joy, purpose and confidence. You wish to explore other cultures, deeper meaning of your life, and love to spend time on a paradise island

  • You wish to connect deeply with your intuition
  • You want to experience happiness from inside
  • You long for more energy and good sleep
  • You want to know the secret of the breath
  • You enjoy journeying with other like-minded individuals
  • You are looking for transformation
  • Immerse yourself in local activities
  • You want to discover the vast potential within you

“Dare to dive deep and discover your inner greatness”..

OUR PROMISE

We promise that you will be going home with increased levels of energy, happiness and confidence in yourself. The retreat, with all it’s different aspects,  gives you unforgettable experience of Life. Your heart will overflow with a sense of unity and love. You will have reconnected with your true self and have a proper vision of who you really are. A calm and peaceful mind, a rested and nourished body, and a great connection to the soul will encourage you to continue this path. The practical tools given during the retreat will provide you with the faith and courage to continue these practices at home.

We promise that you will be going home with increased levels of energy, happiness and confidence in yourself. The retreat, with all it’s different aspects,  gives you unforgettable experience of Life. Your heart will overflow with a sense of unity and love. You will have reconnected with your true self and have a proper vision of who you really are. A calm and peaceful mind, a rested and nourished body, and a great connection to the soul will encourage you to continue this path. The practical tools given during the retreat will provide you with the faith and courage to continue these practices at home.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT?

  • Happiness Program by Art of Living              
  • Powerful breathing techniques and knowledge
  • Personal Growth Work
  • Deeper connection with own Being
  • One on One counseling session with Monika
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Discover the Magic of a Women’s circle
  • Transformational sound healing with gongs
  • Body Massage
  • 2x Holistic Workshop
  • Sunset sail through mangroves on a local dhow (sailing boat)
  • Swahili dinner prepared by local women
  • Lamu Town visit, a world heritage
  • Swim in the mangrove
  • Dune walk &  daily swim in ocean
  • Exchange talks with local women
  • Organic and wholesome food
  • Community and support

FIRE CIRCLE

A group of women sitting on the beach

Discover the magic of our Fire Circle. The circle’s starting point originates from the unique wisdom and intuition that each woman carries within her. There will be room to speak, share, offer gratitude and work with various universal biographical themes. The circle will provide you with a safe space to get together and share with others.

HEALTHY FOOD

Good nutrition is essential to achieve optimal results. Healthy and organic food will positively influence and support your mood. Our fantastic chefs will provide delicious and fresh, locally sourced dishes, prepared with a lot of love. All meals are prepared with local and organic seasonal products as much as possible. Allow us to tantalize your taste buds with our unique cuisine!

IMPACT

“Service is the key to happiness”, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This retreat contributes to the growth of local women through our support by involving them in providing food, exchanging ideas, learning together and provides re-usable sanitary pads to local schools.

“The collective wisdom of women is so inspirational”..

TEACHERS

Monika Fauth

Monika is from Holland and has been living in Lamu since 1997. She is owner of Banana House and founder of Lamu Yoga Festival and Lamu Furaha. She has been teaching yoga since 2000 and is a certified Art of Living teacher, certified Vallei Coach and certified Lifebook Leader. She is a trained holistic counselor by working with People Organization. S he guides you in the workshops, women’s circle, and will provide a one on one counseling if you wish.  Monika is a true explorer of life, inspirator and she walks her talks. She will hold the space for you during the whole week. She will teach the 3 days Happiness Program from the Art of Living, she guides you in the workshop, women’s circle and activities. She is happy to share her wisdom and life experiences.

Kelly Alomba, Joy and Fred Otieno will lead us in a daily yoga practice. All three of them have many years of experience from hatha and vinyasa, yin yoga and partner yoga.

WHERE TO STAY

You will be hosted at Banana House & Wellness Centre in Shela, set in a tropical garden with swimming pool and lots of space to relax. Banana House has more than 20 years of experience with retreats and is nr. 1 on Tripadvisor. It also facilitates in-house “Natural Lamu” Beauty Spa for treatments and massages. 

 

    Banana House

    Banana House has 3 penthouses, 6 comfortable double bedrooms, 5 single bedrooms. The retreat price is based on a single occupancy in your bedroom.

    Prices:
    Inclusive whole retreat and a contribution towards the Re-usable sanitation pads project

    • Economy room, single occupancy –               1350$
    • Double bedroom extra bed sharing room – 1325$
    • Double bedroom, single occupancy –           1450$
    • Penthouse, single occupancy –                       1975$

     

    Banana House

    Banana House has 3 penthouses, 6 comfortable double bedrooms, 5 single bedrooms. The retreat price is based on a single occupancy in your bedroom.

    Prices:
    Inclusive whole retreat and a contribution towards the Re-usable sanitation pads project

    • Economy room, single occupancy –               1350$
    • Double bedroom extra bed sharing room – 1325$
    • Double bedroom, single occupancy –           1450$
    • Penthouse, single occupancy –                       1975$

     

    RETREAT PRICE

    What’s Included:

        • 6 nights accommodation on Bed and Breakfast
        • Airport transfers from Manda airport to Shela village
        • 6x Lunch
        • 6x Dinner(Incl Swahili Dinner and a Dinner on the Dhow)
        • Opening on the Beach
        • Art of Breathing 3 day Course
        • 6x Yoga class
        • 2x Workshops
        • 1x One on One Holistic Counseling Session with Monika
        • 1x Massage
        • 1x Women’s Circle
        • Sound Healing or Yin yoga with Sound 1x
        • Talk on re-usable Sanitation Pads
        • Sunset Sail on a dhow
        • Swahili Home Visit
        • Lamu Town Tour
        • Swim in the Mangrove
        • Silent Walks over the Dunes

          What’s Not Included:

          • Inbound and Outbound Flight tickets
          • Travel Insurance/Cancellation insurance
          • Tips
          • Alcohol/ Personal expenses

          The retreat starts on 4th March 5:00 pm until 10th March 10:00 am.
          Minimum participants is 4 people.