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Lamu Island, Kenya 8 to 12 March 2017

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It is with great joy and gratitude towards the Island of Lamu and its inhabitants that we welcome you to the fourth annu-al Lamu Yoga Festival. We are honored to celebrate life together through 4 days of yoga, culture, food, beach and fun. The word “Yoga” means Union, bring-ing harmony in breath, body and mind. That’s the aim of the Lamu Yoga festival, to bring people from all walks of life to-gether. I feel privileged that the Lamu Yoga festival can be part of this amazing island. Lamu, a muslim island, hosting a yoga festival. A very powerful message to send to East Africa and the world at large!

We celebrate harmony in diversity, respect each other, work together and live in peace.

This festival would not be possible with-out the help of our amazing teachers, the people of Lamu, the County Government, the Shela Welfare Group, sponsors, vol-unteers and yoga lovers.

Thank you for allowing us to promote Lamu as the wellness destination of East Africa and yoga as a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for joining us for the Lamu Yoga Festival and we wish you an inspir-ing and wonderful time.

Monika FauthChairlady,Lamu Yoga Festival

The 4th edition of the Lamu Yoga Festival is here with us again, making it one of the most important events of the County cal-endar, Lamu Island of Festivals.

Yoga is rapidly growing in Kenya and has become a way of life for many young peo-ple, providing balance in their very hec-tic lives through the various mental and physical activities. As it is well known yoga uses ancient physical and mental practice that provides broad ranging health care benefits of mind and body. The County Government of Lamu takes pride in hosting this festival and is com-mitted to promote and support yoga, as a way of life, at the same time encourage the local community to grasp this oppor-tunity and make it an everyday activity.

That said, Lamu island is majestic, beau-tiful and removed from the typical, mak-

ing it an important location to practice yoga. Tucked away in the coast of Kenya, Lamu is an Archipelago of some of the most pristine islands in the world, one can’t help but feel like they’ve stepped away from it all. The pure soothing air and blue-bird skies inspire you to realign with nature and breathe life in full. Nowhere else in the country does such place exist.

I take this opportunity to wish you a won-derful experience at the Lamu Yoga Festi-val as it may change your life in more ways that you can imagine. We hope you will re-turn for another Festival.

H.E. Issa A. TimamyLamu County Governor

Jambo rafiki! Dear Yogis from Kenya and all corners of the world

Time Shela Bazaar Shela Beach Banana House

Shela Primary School

Fatuma's Tower

Msafini Hotel

Peponi Palm Garden

Mkunguni Garden Jua House

6.30-7.30 Early Bird Yoga/Monika

Dynamic Medit./ Payal

7.00-7.30 Pranayama / Megbar

8.15-9.30 Vinyasa/Oriane

Creative yoga/Marisa

Baptiste Po-wer/ Nicole

Kanga/ Emma

Hatha Aroma/ Rose Mary Pilates/ felix

10.15-11.30 The Rocket/ Caitlin

Vinyasa/ Ashley

Art of Living workshop/

Forrest/ Katrin Acro/ Cheloti Empowered

alignment /

11.30-3.00 Meet & Lunch*

Megbar till 12 ****

Caroline till 11.45

3.30-4.45 Restorative/ Ashley

Rishikeshserie/ Christel

Zumba/ Alexandra

Vinyasa/ James Acro/ Cheloti

5.00-6.00 Meditation on Tusitiri

5.00-6.00 Dhow ****/ Paul

Asthanga/ Marisa

Yoga Nidra/ Inka

Hatha Aroma/ Rose Mary

Baptiste Po-wer/ Nicole

Capoeira/ Salim & Felix

Freedom dan-ce/ Joanne

7.30-9.30 Swahili Diner ***

Time Majlis BEACH Majlis La Marella Diamond Beach Beach Tower Gallery Baraka

8.00-9.00 SUP yoga ** / Alexandra

8.45-9.45 Vinyasa flow/James Kundalini/Christel Hatha/ Neesha Asthanga/ Richard

9.00-10.00 SUP yoga **/ Alexandra Hatha/ Inka

10.15-11.45 Bikram/ Dionne Dru Yoga & Med/ Paul till 11.30

Vinyasa/ Payal till 11.30 Soul Flow/ Salim

3.30-5.00 Bikram/ Dionne till 5.00

4.00-5.00 SUP yoga** / Kelly Restorative/ Caitlin

Pranayama, Chant / Oriane Kanga/Emma Yin Yoga/Neesha



Fatuma's Tower

Msafini Hotel

Peponi Palm Garden


4.00-5.00 Vinyasa/ Ashley

Yin Yoga/ Neesha

YogaCore/ Alexandra

Soul Yoga/ Salim

Dynamic Medit./ Payal

6.30-7.30 Opening LYFE



Fatuma's Tower

Msafini Hotel

Peponi Palm Garden


6.30-7.30 Early Bird Yoga/Christel

Dynamic Meditation/Payal

7.00-7.30 Pranayama/ Oriane

8.15-9.30 Forrest Yoga/ Katrin till 10

Soul Flow/ Salim

Hatha/ Megbar

Five Tibetan/ Christel

Vinyasa/ Ashley

Kanga/ Emma

10.15-11.30 Vinyasa flow/ James

Yoga Core/ Alexandra

Iyengar/ Neesha

Asthanga/ Richard Acro/Cheloti Dru yoga &

medit./ Paul

1.00-3.00 Meet & Lunch*

2.30-3.00 Laughing Med./Monika

3.30-4.45 Yin Yang/ Payal


Creative Viny./Marisa

Hip opener works./Nicole

Yoga Viny./ Oriane

Kundalini/ Felix

Yin Yoga/ Neesha

5.30-7.00 Dhow Sunset ***

8.30-10.30 "Vibe Tribe" Music


8.00-9.00 SUP yoga ** / Marina

8.45-9.45 Creative Vinyasa/ Marisa

Empowered alignment/ Pilates/ Felix Hatha Aroma/

Rose Mary

9.00-10.00 SUP yoga**/ Marina

Caroline till 10.00 Vinyasa/ James

10.15-11.45 Bikram/ Dionne The Rocket/ Caitlin

Hatha/ Kelly till 11.30

Freedom dance/ Joanne

3.15-4.45 Bikram/Dionne

3.45-4.45 SUP yoga **/ Alexandra

Art of Living workshop/ Megbar Vinyasa/ Salim Restorative/

Ashley Kanga/Emma

Thursday 9th of March Shela

Wednesday 8th of MarchShela

Manda Lamu

Program

Friday 10th of MarchShela Manda Lamu

Yoga for all levels Sportive yoga experience needed like Sun Salutations Meditation, Movement, workshop

Activity Advanced sportive yoga experience needed Paddle Board (or SUP) Yoga on Manda at Majlis, register beforehand **

* = Pay yourself** = Register 500 KES*** = Included Ticket A**** = register beforehand Shela Bazaar original name is Shela Welfare Ground



Fatuma's Tower

Msafini Hotel

Peponi Palm Garden


6.30-7.30Early Bird Yoga/ Caroli-ne & James

Dynamic meditation/ Payal

7.00-7.30 Pranayama/ Megbar

8.15-9.30 Five Tibetan/ Christel

Vinyasa/ Pranayama Oriane

Empowered Alignment/ Caroline

The Rocket/ Caitlin

Capoeira/ Salim & Felix


10.15-11.30Living your dreams/ Vision Board

Yoga for Runners/ Ashley

Hatha/ Kelly Zumba/ Alexandra

Acro/ Cheloti

Kanga/ Emma

Paul until 12.30****

12.30-2.30 Meet & Lunch*

Seva needed for Beach Dinner

3.30-4.45Freedom dance/Joanne till 5.00

Kundalini/ Felix

Asthanga/ Richard

Yin Yoga/ Neesha

Restorative/ Caitlin

Vinyasa / Oriane

Essential oils/ Bree

7.00-7.30 Full Moon meditation

7.30-9.00 Beach Diner at Fort***

9.00-00.00Beach Party at Fort *** and **



Fatuma's Tower

Msafini Hotel

Peponi Palm Garden


6.30-7.30Early Bird Yoga/ Cheloti & Nicole

Dynamic Meditation/ Payal

7.00-7.30 Pranayama/ Megbar

8.15-9.30 Asthanga/ Richard

The Rocket/ Caitlin

Kundalini/Felix

Creative Flow/ Marisa

Empowered Alignment/ Caroline

Iyengar/ Neesha

10.15-11.30Soul Flow/ Salim with live music

Vinyasa/ James

Yin Yang/ Payal

Dru Yoga/ Paul

Acro/ Cheloti

Forrest/ Katrin

12.30-2.00 Meet & Lunch*


8.00-9.00 SUP yoga **/ Marina

8.45-10.00 Iyengar/ Neesha Baptiste Power/ Nicole Hatha/ Inka Forrest Yoga/

Katrin

9.00-10.00 SUP yoga** / Marina

till 10.30 Vinyasa / Payal

10.15-11.45 Bikram/ Dionne Creative Vinyasa/ Marisa Asthanga/ Richard

3.30-5.00 Bikram/ Dionne Vinyasa/ James Pranayama/medi-tation Megbar Yin Yang / Payal

4.00-5.00 SUP yoga **/ Alexandra

Yoga Nidra/ Caroline


9.00-10.00 SUP yoga ** / Alexandra Power/ Kelly Kanga/ Emma Aroma Hatha/

Rose Mary

10.15-11.30 SUP yoga ** till 11.15

Bikram/ Dionne tiill 11.45 Vinyasa/ Ashley Yoga Nidra/ Inka Kundalini/Christel

Saturday 11th of MarchShela Manda Lamu

Sunday 12th of MarchShela Manda Lamu

Yoga for all levels Sportive yoga experience needed like Sun Salutations Meditation, Movement, workshop

Activity Advanced sportive yoga experience needed Paddle Board (or SUP) Yoga on Manda at Majlis, register beforehand **

* = Pay yourself** = Register 500 KES*** = Included Ticket A**** = register beforehand Shela Bazaar original name is Shela Welfare Ground

KatrinEnder

Megbar Ayalew

Alexan dra Spyratos

OrianeTorode

ChelotiKen

Rose Mary Guendell

FelixNjiru

KellyAlomba

MonikaFauth

AshleyOnyango

PaulKrystall

ChristelFlowers

SalimRollins

InkaHimanen

MarinaBarbarena

NeeshaVelani

CaitlinTalbot

Payal Gori Parekh

DionneMonsanto

JamesNjunguna

Forrest Yoga

Art of LivingKnowledgeMeditationPranayama

YogaCore™ SUP YogaZumba

Vinyasa YogaPranayamaMeditation

Acro-Yoga

Aroma Hatha YogaKundalini YogaPilatesCapoeira

Power VinyasaSUP YogaHatha Yoga

Hatha YogaLaughing YogaArt of Living

Restorative YogaVinyasa FlowPower Yoga for sports

Dru YogaMeditatio

Hatha Flow Rishikesh Series Kundalini Yoga Five Tibetan Yoga

Soul Flow Vinyasa Capoeira

Hatha YogaYoga Nidra

SUP Yoga

Hatha YogaIyengar YogaYin Yoga

The RocketRestorative Yoga

Yin-Yang YogaVinyasa FlowDynamic Osho Meditation

Bikram Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

Marisa van VuurenCreative Vinyasa FlowAshtanga

NicoleAkothBaptiste Power Yoga

CarolineZimbaEmpowered Alignment

RichardKitoshiAshtanga

EmmaBonniciKanga Yoga

Joanne Ball-BurgessFreedom Dance

Teachers

Yoga stylesAcro YogaBlends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power if acrobatics and the loving kindness of healing arts.

Art of Living Art of Living is an international NGO founded by H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar that offers programs where the breath is the key to a happy, healthy and energetic life. They will be offering work-shops on hatha yoga, pranayama, meditation and knowledge at the festival.

Ashtanga YogaAshtanga, which means “eight limbs” in san-skrit, is a fast- paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. This practice is very physically demand-ing because of the constant movement from one pose to the next and the emphasis on daily prac-tice.

Baptiste Power YogaBaptiste Yoga was founded in the 1940′s by Walt Baptiste and through his son Baron, it has evolved into a practice that holds true to the spirit of its creation while remaining accessible to anyone today. The physical aspects of Bap-tiste Yoga style are inspired by the Hatha Yoga teachings of Krishnamacharya and his students Iyengar and Desikachar,

Bikram Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury. It is practiced in a 35 C to 37.7 C degree room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweat-ing, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, repeated twice.

CapoeiraCapoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was devel-oped in Brazil mainly by African descendants with native Brazilian influences, probably be-ginning in the 16th century.

Empowered Alignment An alignment focused practice with roots in ashtanga and Hatha yoga.

Dru Yoga and MeditationDru is a grace ful and potent form of yoga, based on soft flow ing move ments, directed breath ing and visu al iza tion. Dru works on body, mind and spirit – improving strength and flex i bil ity, creat ing core sta bil ity, remov ing energy block ages, build ing a height ened feel ing of pos i tiv ity, and deeply relax ing and reju ve nat ing your whole be-ing. Peo ple call Dru the ‘yoga of the heart’ – come and open your heart in a Dru Yoga and medita-tion session.

Five Tibetan RitesBrought from Tibet to India around the 11th or 12th century. It is a series of poses, marking the birth of the Tibetan Rites. The Rites are said to strengthen and energize the body and slow down the aging process. They were specifically designed to strengthen our chakras.

Forrest YogaForrest Yoga teaches how to bring aliveness, us-ing breath, into every cell of your body. It is an intense physical and internally focused prac-tice based on traditional yoga from the east, but adapted for the western lifestyle. One major as-pect of Forrest Yoga is the detailed body align-ment. The practice is founded on four pillars: Breath, Integrity, Strength and Spirit.

Freedom DanceA mix of freeflowing dance movement and simple choreography that learners can have fun with at their next dance party. Incorporating yoga stretching with hip hop, traditional Afri-can dance (East and West African dance styles) as well as movement exercises to help partici-pants to feel comfortable in movement. Be ready to sweat, laugh and have fun through the free-dom of dance.

Hatha Yoga Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical kinds of yoga. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced and gentle and provide a good in-troduction to the basic yoga poses.

HathaYoga-AromatherapyHatha yoga class, combined with aromatherapy.

IyengarIyengar, is a form of Hatha Yoga that has an em-phasis on detail, precision and alignment in the performance of posture (asana) and breath con-trol (pranayama), created by guru B.S.K Iyengar.

Kanga Yoga Kanga Yoga is an energetic, alignment-based flow yoga practice using music, gravity and the breath to rediscover and rejuvenate the body and the mind.

Kundalini The emphasis in Kundalini is on the breath in conjunction with physical movements, with the purpose of freeing energy in the lower body and allowing it to move upwards. All asana practices make use of controlling the breath, but in Kund-alini, the exploration of the effects of the breath (also called prana, meaning energy) on the pos-tures is essential. Kundalini exercises are also called kriyas.

Dynamic Osho MeditationThis is meditation with movement.

PranayamaPranayama is a Sanskrit word alternatively translated as “extension of the prãna (breath or life force)” or “breath control”. The word is com-posed from two Sanskrit words: prana meaning life force (noted particularly as the breath), and yama which means to restrain or control the prana, implying a set of breathing techniques where the breath is intentionally altered in or-der to produce specific results.

Power YogaAshtanga is also the inspiration for what is often called Power Yoga, which is based on the flowing style of Ashtanga without keeping strictly to the set series.

Soul FlowSoul Flow is a vinyasa/flow style yoga that is practiced to Global Soul music. Salim Rollins de-veloped the style from his foundation with At-mananda Sequence (New York) and the various yoga centers throughout India where he studied. Soul Flow is an uplifting experience of sound, breath and movement.

SUP Yoga (paddleboard yoga)Yoga on paddle boards, finding core strength and body toning through balance and natural flow with the elements of water, wind and sunshine. A fun challenge for the mind, body and spirit.

The RocketA modification of the classical Ashtanga series, The Rocket is a vinyasa style class that incor-porates arm balances, inversions and classical standing and seated asanas (or postures). Prac-tice ujjayi breath, bandhas and drishti in this uplifting and challenging yoga sequence. Caitlin Tablot is coming all the way from Los Angeles to teach the Rocket at the festival.

Vinyasa Like Hatha, Vinyasa is a general term that is used to describe many different types of classes. Vin-yasa, which means breath-synchronized move-ment, tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called sun salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath.

Vision Board - Living Your DreamsA workshop on living life to your full potential by Paul Krystall.

Yin or Yin-Yang YogaYin-Yang yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer pe-riods of time—for beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced prac-titioners may stay in one asana for five minutes or more.

YogaCoreA fluid Vinyasa/Ashtanga based yoga flow of core strengthening combinations, fun and imaginative.

ZumbaEach Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We take the work out of workout, by mixing low intensity and high intensity moves for an interval-styles, calo-rieburning dance fitness party Zumba: a dance fit ness party that will spark your inner moves, tone and oxy genate the body. A sure way to have fun and loosen the spine allow ing increased flex i bil ity for yoga.

Festival Extra: Essential Oil WorkshopAn extra treat for lamu yoga participants! Bree Orata will offer a workshop on essential oils. The workshop will cover introduction to essential oils and how and why to use them properly.

Come visit us!

Keep a special eye out for the following events:

The Shela Bazaar

If you have any question please visit the information/registration desk.

You need to register to collect your festival ticket and present!

The Shela Bazaar is open from 10 AM all days.

The registration desk is open from 11 AM.

Delicious healthy food and drinks will be available daily.

Have fun shopping for clothes, essential oils, moringa, souvenirs and much more.

First aid station by Red Cross available at the Shela Bazaar.

Tickets to Swahili Dinner, Sunset Sail Dhow Meditation, Beach Dinner and Party available for sale. All these events are included in ticket A.

The following classes require registration:• SUP Yoga: @ 500 KSH • Tusitiri Dhow Meditation (Thursday 9th):

No extra charge• Art of Living Workshops (Thursday 9th

and Friday 10th): No extra charge• Vision Board Workshop (Saturday 11th):

No extra charge

Wednesday, March 8th

11:30AM-2:00PM Lunch available

6:30-7:30PM Opening Ceremony

7:00PM-9:00PM Dinner available

Thursday, March 9th


7:30PM-9.30PM Swahili Dinner (Ticket A) prepared by local women, supported by the Lamu County Government. Seva: 10 volunteers needed for serving.

Friday, March 10th

11.30AM-2:00PM Lunch available

5:15PM-5.30PM Meet at Shela jetty for Sunset Dhow Meditation (Ticket A)

7:00PM-9:00PM Dinner available

8.30PM-10:30PM “Vibe Tribe” jam session with Nairobi musicians, a fusion of African drums and yoga music. Bring your instru-ment and play or sing along. Open to all!

Saturday, March 11th

11.30AM-2:00PM Lunch available

11.30AM-2:30PM Seva at Banana House - 10 volunteers needed for cooking

7.00PM-7.30PM Full moon meditation at beginning of Shela Beach

7.30PM-9.00PM Beach Dinner at the Fort

9.00PM-0.00AM Beach Party at the Fort

Sunday, March 12th


12:00PM Kick-off: Pedal for Purpose by Emma Bonnici. 4,000 miles from Kenya to Cape Town, giving back along the way. www.pedalforpurpose.org

The Shela Bazaar is located on the Shela Welfare ground

Shela Bazaar with courtesy of Shela Welfare Group.

Ticket pricesExtra tickets available at theregistration desk @ Shela Bazaar

Single yoga class KES 1.000

Yoga day pass KES 2.500

SUP yoga per class* KES 500

Thursday 9th: Swahili Dinner**

KES 2.000

Friday 10th: Sunset Dhow Sail Meditation**Vibe Tribe

KES 1.000

Open to all

Saturday 11th: Beach Dinner & Party** KES 2.500

Saturday 11th: Beach Party** (from 9pm) KES 500

* SUP yoga is not included in your festival ticket. To participate please register and pay @ the registration desk

** These events are included in ticket A.

Our team of highly accredited Certified Yoga Instructors will work with you, to best meet your health and wellness needs, in a supportive, non-competitive and encouraging environment.

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BoatsDeparture from the Shela Jetty

Majlis to Shela

Shela to Majlis

Beach Tower, Marella & Diamond to Shela

Shela to Beach Tower, Marella & Diamond

Shela to Lamu

Lamu to Shela

7.50 AM 7.40 AM 8.20 AM 8.30 AM 10.15 AM

9.50 AM 8.30 AM 10.00 AM 9.50 AM

12.00 PM 10.00 AM 12.00 AM 3.30 PM 3.30 PM 5.15 PM

5.10 PM 3.00 PM 5.10 PM 5.00 PM

3.30 PM

Boat schedule from Thursday the 9th of March until Sunday the 12th of March.

On Sunday the last boat departs at 12.00 PM from Majlis to Shela, there are no boats in the after-noon and no boats at all to Lamu.

See you again soon. Karibu tena!

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Lamu Yoga Wellness Festival1-5 November 2017The first annual Lamu Yoga Wellness Festival will be held from 1-5 November 2017. Wellness can be described as a healthy bal-ance of the mind, body and spirit that result in an overall feeling of wellbeing. The Lamu Yoga Wellness festival will have a variety of group sessions and workshops on yoga, nutrition, meditation, ayurveda, and much more with experienced wellness practitioners.

Lamu Yoga Festival14-18 March 2018 The fifth annual Lamu Yoga Festival will be held from 14-18 of March 2018. Four days of yoga, with more than 24 teachers, 125 yoga classes, meditations and workshops will be available in Shela, Lamu town and Manda Island. Experience many different styles of yoga from wonderful teachers, including early bird yoga on the magnificent Shela beach. Get a taste of the Swahili Culture and join the Sunset Sail Dhow meditation, Swahili dinner and beach party.

International Yoga Day 18th June 2017 Nairobi

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