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Kenya Retreat

15.-20. Nov 2026

Six days of practice and reconnection on the Kenyan coast.

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A PRACTICE OF BEING RETREAT

Six days and five nights on the Kenyan coast, with an intentional small group, with one thing on the agenda: to slow down.

Morning practice as the sun rises. Nourishing food prepared just for you. Ocean swims or reading a book by the pool. Free afternoons to find your flow. Sound sessions, circles and shared meals as the sun sets.

Our retreats hold enough structure to feel held and enough freedom for you to feel like yourself again.

Group of people practicing yoga outdoors on a stone patio surrounded by greenery and trees.

Tropical resort scene with a small pool in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery, tall palm trees, and thatched roof huts. A woman is relaxing on a hammock with colorful pillows, shaded by the trees.

People enjoying a dinner outdoors at a tropical restaurant with string lights, palm trees, and ocean in the background at dusk.

Yoga & Meditation | Music & Sound | Embodied Philosophy | Practice

What to expect:

Morning practices to clear the mind and wake the body. Somatic movement, meditation and yoga rooted in presence rather than performance, with a little touch of playfulness and exploration.
Workshops and satsang sessions that bring practice into life, with themes like presence, purpose and being.
Sharing circles for connection, honesty, and perspective. Listen and be seen.
Sound meditations and immersive DJ-sets with artist William French
Ceremonies; welcome circle, fire ceremony (puja) & closing ceremony
Sacred Cave excursion - meditation and swimming experience

And stretches of unscheduled time where you can explore the area, swim, relax, write, connect or find moments of stilness.
Additional add-ons: Massage, Safari, Boat-trip & integration time at Kaya Imani after the retreat

A day at Kaya Imani can look like this;
07:30 Morning practice
09:00 Nourishing breakfast
10:30 Free time
13:00 Lunch buffet
15:00 Free time
17:00 Workshop, sound session or movement
19:30 Dinner under the stars
21:00 Satsang, sound meditation or fire ceremony

SEE FULL RETREAT PROGRAM HERE

WHATS INCLUDED

5 Nights at Kaya Imani

All meals
Daily yoga classes
Workhops
Sound meditations
Immersive DJ-sets
Excursions
and more..

WHATS NOT INCLUDED

Flights

Airport transfers (we can help you book)
Visa
Vaccines

ADDITIONAL ADD ON

Safari
Massage
1:1 with Cecilie (yoga / mentoring)
Integration time at Kaya Imani before and/or after

“I attended the retreat to challenge my self and do something completely different for myself in a few days. You made me feel better about myself, and created a safe space. The people❤️ You guys made this a good journey experience..”

Bård, Norway Retreat '26

The Space:
KAYA IMANI

Msambweni Beach Rd. 80400 Msambweni, Kenya

A two-story hut with a thatched roof surrounded by tropical trees and plants.

Colorful, eclectic interior with yellow walls, a colorful mosaic ceiling, a wooden coat rack, a door with a red frame, a mirror, and a window with white curtains in a home or cafe.

A lush tropical outdoor setting with a swimming pool in the foreground, surrounded by green foliage and palm trees. There are shaded lounging areas with cushions and a woman relaxing on one of the loungers.

Find your room here

View through an open door showing a rustic porch with a wooden bench covered in colorful cushions, a vase with pink flowers, and a tropical landscape with palm trees and the ocean in the background.

KAYA IMANI is an intimate, family-run boutique hotel run by Kenya based Norwegians, Lindsay and Eirik Jarl. The hotel is located on a secluded beach and surrounded by indigenous forest, making it the perfect location for a retreat.

The space offers 5 spacious ensuite rooms (beach huts, small houses), with flexible bed-arrangements, spacious common areas, a pool and two yoga shalas. The buildings are decorated by artists from around the world, radiating joy through vibrant colors.

The Area: On the Kenyan coast the pace of life is slow and laid back. People are very friendly and love a good laugh. The predominant inhabitants of Msambweni are the Digo people, one of the nine ethnic groups that comprise the Mijikenda community. The Digo are renowned for their rich traditions, including music, dance and crafts, which are integral to their cultural identity.

See more at KayaImani

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

Shared room (4 people) 1290 EUR (3 spots left)
Shared room (2 people) 1390 EUR (sold out)
Private room 1890 EUR (1 left)

“I attended the retreat in Norway, in beautiful Telemark. They really embodied the name of the retreat - with beautiful and meaningful practices and such amazing, delicious and nutritious food and drinks throughout the entire weekend. I felt held and taken care of by these two beautiful women, and also by all that attended. Thank you ❤️.”

Hilde, Norway Retreat '26

A cozy indoor space with white curtains tied back, a window with yellow and red shutters, and a bed with beige pillows. There are pink flowers on the wooden floor in the foreground, and colorful patterned furniture and decor inside.

Private room

Two beds with beige pillows, pink flower petals, and colorful cloths on a beige bedspread. Blue headboards are against a backdrop of sheer white curtains, with two lamps on wooden stands, and a canopy with fabric draping from the ceiling.

Shared rooms

A cozy bedroom with a four-poster bed decorated with pink flowers, green and blue patterned pillows, and beige linens. The room features colorful mosaic walls, a window with teal framing, a wooden bench with patterned cushions, and an open view to a

Outdoor dining area with a rustic wooden table and bamboo chairs, set amidst palm trees and tropical vegetation, overlooking a beach at sunset.

Person practicing yoga or meditation in a lush, green forest, sitting on a wooden platform surrounded by dense trees and foliage.

Two women practicing yoga outdoors on stone surface, sitting in seated meditation poses with eyes closed, accompanied by two dogs resting nearby in shaded area surrounded by greenery.

THE FACILITATORS

Cecilie Kristoffersen

Cecilie is an experienced Yoga teacher, embodied philosophy educator and mentor. She is the founder of A Practice Of Being, and the main facilitator for the Kenya Retreat. With a Master's in Educational Science and ten years as a teacher, Cecilie brings a pedagogical grounding to how she holds space - structured enough to feel safe, open enough to feel free.

She create spaces to explore life as a practice through teaching, writings, courses, retreats, and 1:1 guidance. Her wish is to contribute to a culture rooted in progression rather than perfection, where we can all feel safe knowing we’re simply doing our best. Cecilie teaches from the heart, emphasizing presence, play, inclusion, and intuition. Her aim is to hold space for participants to connect, listen, and meet themselves exactly where they are.

She will offer yoga and somatic movement practices, meditations, sharing circles and lead embodied philosophy- and purpose workshops.

email: cecilie@apracticeofbeing.com
Instagram: @ceciliekris

More about Cecilie here

People participating in a yoga or meditation session inside a decorated tent with leafy green plants, rugs, and blue drapes on the walls.

William French

William is an Internationally acclaimed electronic music producer and artist, known for his ability to create transformational journeys through music.

William will offer immersive sound sessions for cultivating presence. His sessions inlcude a sound-walk, sound-meditation and immersive DJ-sets.‍ ‍

MUSIC:‍ ‍
Spotify: William French | Spotify
Soundcloud: Stream William French music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

Instagram: @williamfrenchh

D J performing at an outdoor music festival during sunset with a crowd dancing in front of him. The structure is made of wooden beams and orange fabric, with speakers and DJ equipment visible.

Join us <3

Have questions, or want to know if this is the right fit for you?

I'd love to hear from you! Write to me on WhatsApp and we'll talk it through.

Contact Cecilie on whatsapp

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Many people come solo. The retreat is designed to feel welcoming and held, with practices, shared meals, and optional sharing circles that make it easy to connect without pressure. That said, if you prefer more solo-time thats up to you!
Yes! Choose between private or shared rooms. Our shared rooms can accomodate two or fours people. If you wish to stay in the same room as your friend, let us know in the booking form and we’ll do the best to accomodate.
This retreat is open to all levels. Our practices will be layered with variations, so you can choose a steadier or more challenging expression depending on your body and energy. You only need a willingness to participate and meet yourself with curiosity. All classes and workshops are voluntary, and everything we offer is an invitation. You choose what feels best for you and let your intuition lead you.
The best option is to take an international flight to Mombasa, and take a taxi from there (about 40 min). You can easily arrange a taxi on your own - or contact us and we’ll arrange it for you. We offer travel-support and are here to guide you every step of the way <3
We can accommodate most dietary needs and allergies with advance notice. We’ll send out an information form to the participants before the retreat for our participants to fill out. In cases of severe allergy, we may need additional details and make sure that the participant that need it bring with them any required medication (for example an EpiPen).
Our local shef will take good care of you with a pescatarian and vegetarian based menu - there will be options available for whatever needs the participants may have.
Yes. You can pay in full, or spread the cost over scheduled payments — you choose in the booking form.
Either way, you secure your spot with a deposit, paid immediately via payment link. If you choose the payment plan, the remaining payments are invoiced to you before the retreat, with everything completed at least 60 days before we begin.
A few things to know:
- Booking within 60 days of the retreat means full payment is due at booking. If that's difficult, reach out — we can sometimes make arrangements.
- If a payment is late, we may release your spot.
- All payments are non-refundable, though bookings can be transferred to someone else with written approval.
Your booking is binding. All payments are non-refundable, as your spot and room are reserved and costs are committed in advance. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to another person with written approval. We can help with this process.
If we need to cancel the retreat for any reason, all payments made to us will be refunded in full. Please note that we cannot refund travel costs, this will be covered by your travel insurance.
You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond you as quickly as possible, usually within one business day. If preferred you can also schedule a call with Cecilie (main retreat facilitator). Contact us and we’ll accomodate your needs.