Lamu Yoga Festival March 2019

Kenya

Kenya, the wonderful land of the unforgettable African safari is all set to provide travelers an immersive experience of yoga with the upcoming Lamu Yoga Festival, taking place between March 18th to 22nd, 2019. The festival, being one of the foremost yoga festivals in Africa, brings together an enthusiastic group of yoga teachers and practitioners, in a variety of yoga classes and workshops.Popsugar has rated the Lamu Yoga festival as one of the top 5 yoga festivals worth travelling the world for.

The Background

The small island of Lamu is the perfect amalgamation of immense natural beauty and African culture. This land has retained its old world charm and is like a fairy tallish anachronism in the modern world with no cars, pollution or stress. The festival was first organised in 2014 and it was conceived by Monika Fauth, the owner of Banana House, a wellness centre in Lamu; along with Kelly Alomba, a yoga instructor of the same centre. The objective was to promote Lamu as the perfect wellness destination, as its natural beauty and organic lifestyle makes it an ideal spot for immersing oneself in yoga practices.

The event is supported by the Lamu administration to promote the island in the field of international tourism and projecting it as a land of festivals. This yoga festival in Kenya also ensures to address the economic and social well being of the residents of the island and encourages visitors to donate for some worthy charitable efforts in the area. The project collaborates with the dedicated team of Safari Doctors who work towards the enhancement of healthcare in the area and with other social and developmental organisations like Anidan.

Event Overview

The events of the festival will take place through the five days in three different locations of Manda Island, Lamu Old Town and Shela Village. The Lamu old town is one of the oldest settlements in Africa and has also been chosen as an UNESCO world heritage site. More than 25 renowned yoga teachers from all around the world, like Salim Rollins, Kathy Gabriel, Alexandra Spyratos and others will join the program, offering program offering 150 yoga classes and meditation sessions.

The event will provide a chance for the yoga enthusiasts to meet up and interact with each other while enjoying the delights of the Swahili hospitality and cuisine. The daily events will start from the morning and continue until night and will include sessions of yoga, pranayama and meditations along with special dune walks and dhow trips. A variety of yoga workshops and classes will be held for participants of all levels. The closing ceremony will be a colourful musical event to celebrate the universal message of yoga.

The official tickets of the festival include accommodation for visitors and Lamu has plenty of hotels which will suit all budget ranges. The beautiful island is all set to welcome travelers for the yoga festival in March 2019 and this is a great chance for all enthusiasts to explore yoga in a special African setting.

Venue

2019 Program

Monday 18th of March

Time	Activity	Venue
10.00 am — onwards	Arrival guests & Registration	Shela Bazaar
11.30 am — 2.30 pm	Lunch*, Meet & Greet & Relax	Shela Bazaar
3.00–5.30 pm	& workshops	Different Venues
6.30–7.30 pm	Official opening, Meet & Greet Teachers & Crew	Shela Bazaar
7.30–9.00 pm	Dinner Available at Shela Bazaar*	Shela Bazaar

Tuesday 19th of March

Time	Activity	Venue
6.30–7.30 am	Early Bird Yoga	Shela Beach
6.45–7.30 am	Pranayama	Different Venues
8.15–11.30 am	YOGA	Different Venues
11.30–2.30 pm	Lunch*, Meet & Greet & Relax	Shela Bazaar
3.00–6.00 pm	& Workshops	Different venues
5.30–6.30 pm	Dune walk & Meditation	Shela Dunes
7.30–9.30 pm	Swahili dinner **	Shela Bazaar

Wednesday 20th of March

Time	Activity	Venue
6.30–7.30 am	Early Bird Yoga	Shela Beach
6.45–7.30 am	Pranayama	Different Venues
8.15–11.30 am	YOGA	Different Venues
11.30–2.30 pm	Lunch*, Meet & Greet & Relax	Shela Bazaar
2.30–5.00 pm	& Workshops	Different Venues
5.15–7.00 pm	Sunset Dhow trip **	Bahari Jetty
7.00–9.00 pm	Dinner Available at Shela Bazaar*

Thursday 21st of March

Time	Activity	Venue
6.30–7.30 am	Early Bird Yoga	Shela Beach
6.45–7.30 am	Pranayama	Different Venues
8.15–11.30 am	YOGA	Different Venues
11.30–2.30 pm	Lunch*, Meet & Greet & Relax	Shela Bazaar
3.00–6.00 pm	& Workshops	Different Venues
7.00–11.00 pm	Final Dinner & Celebration **	Surprise location

Friday 22nd of March

Time	Activity	Venue
6.30–7.30 am	Early Bird Yoga	Shela beach
6.45–7.30 am	Pranayama	Different venues
8.15–11.30 am	YOGA	Different venues
11.30–2.30 pm	Lunch*, Meet & Greet & Relax	Shela Bazaar
3.00–4.00 pm	YOGA	Different venues
4.30–5.00 pm	Closing Ceremony	Shela Bazaar