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Deepen your practice with a comprehensive exploration of asana alignment, adjustments, and yoga philosophy. This course is designed to refine your understanding of yoga postures, helping you develop precision in alignment, safe modifications, and effective hands-on adjustments. Each session begins with a study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, offering insights into the philosophical foundations of yoga. We then shift into a focused asana practice, where you will learn how to enhance stability, flexibility, and strength through alignment techniques. The session concludes with deep relaxation, pranayama, and sound meditation, allowing you to integrate the physical and philosophical teachings into your practice. Perfect for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners looking to refine their skills, this course provides both the theoretical depth and practical application needed to cultivate a well-rounded and embodied yoga practice.

ABOUT EMMA BONNICI: Since 2006, Emma has journeyed across India, Africa, and the UK, immersing herself in Ayurvedic studies. Through this exploration, she embraced the art of tailoring teachings to individual body types and doshas. Emma perceives the dynamic shifts in our energy based on our surroundings, seasons, and lifestyle. In her classes, she keenly attunes to the students’ energies, infusing elements of yoga and music. Teaching with enthusiasm, care, and meticulous attention, Emma offers robust encouragement and support. Drawing on knowledge from her studies and personal practice, she is dedicated to enhancing lives through Yoga & Ayurveda. Inspired by mentors at Sivandana Kutir ashram, the Yoga Study Centre, Patanjala Yoga Kendran, and Tattvaa Yogashala, Emma frequently returns to Rishikesh for ongoing learning. She now guides annual Kanga Yoga Teacher Training courses, workshops, and retreats globally, both in-person and online.

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22.2 – Vinyasa xl inversion special to ignite your intuitive intelligence. (All levels empowerment experience)
Join senior international teacher & lifelong body worker / ballerina Ann Schreppers for an inversion & heart opening journey to attune yourself to to the subtle whispers of your soul. Entering Pisces season, we invite and ignite the profound depth and intuitive magic of the element water with a practice / sadhana that appeals to all layers of your being. Tune into your body and soul’s unique intrinsic intelligence and reconnect to your practice and life’s magic.

ABOUT ANN SCHREPPERS: Ann has been teaching full time for over a decade in multiple continents, runs her own YTT 200 trainings in Nicaragua and Sri Lanka and holds over 1500 hours of yoga certifications in multiple areas. With a consistent practice of Ashtanga, with additional training in Iyengar method, she blends deep embodied wisdom and somatic movement with structural alignment principles for body and mindset.

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Immerse yourself in a unique and uplifting session that blends the beauty of Synergy Flow Yoga with the soulful sounds of live music performed by Kenya’s leading singer-songwriters.

ABOUT SALIM ROLLINS: Salim has dedicated his professional life to empowering communities through wellness and cultural arts programs. He’s the Co-director of Synergy Yoga, a registered Yoga Alliance school that offers international yoga teacher training; retreats; Thai massage certification; and online wellness programs. Salim has maintained a dedicated yoga practice since 2000 and studied with several master teachers throughout India and the U.S. . He has curated international wellness festivals and retreats in numerous countries including Peru; Kenya; USA; Tanzania; Mexico; Uganda and Angola. In addition to his work with Synergy, Salim is a Mestre of the Afro-Brazilian martial art, Capoeira Angola, an art form that he has been practicing since 1995. For more than twenty years, Salim has managed and taught youth empowerment programming. He is the Founder and Director of Inuka Cultural Center – a Kenya-based NGO that uses Capoeira Angola, breaking, and an empowerment program for teen girls to impart critical life skills and expanded life choices to youth in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Salim’s focus as a facilitator, centers on community upliftment and cultivating an intuitive practice that enables students to find the source of their healing within. Salim deeply values his mission of sharing healing practices and curating wellness spaces with communities throughout the world.

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An intensive healing which facilitates the completion of a trauma cycle in both the mind and body, not just one or the other. It releases large amounts of energy into the body that is of a higher frequency which will hold a vibration that your body will try to meet. In doing so, it will help release energy stored in the body that is of a lower frequency.
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ABOUT ZEINY SHER: 
Zeiny is a certified trauma informed somatic and energetic healer and therapist, a Reiki master healer, breath work and meditation facilitator, and a Kundalini activation facilitator.

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This meditation will help participants overcome feelings of unworthiness and embrace their inherent value. Through affirmations and self-compassion practices, the session will guide participants in releasing negative self-talk and building a stronger connection to their self-worth. It aims to empower individuals to recognize their unique qualities and live authentically.

ABOUT SNEHA SHAH: :
Sneha Shah is a lawyer by day and a researcher on manifestation by night. She has hosted many women’s empowerment and children studies motivational workshops in Kenya and the UK. She is committed to transforming the lives of people who want to reach their goals and helping them to fulfil their potential, and live the best life they can through their infinite power.

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Discover the path to inner healing and resilience. Join Denise in this session where you will gain practical tools to work on trauma stored in your body. We will be using:

• Hypnotherapy – to rewire the brain, replace negative beliefs.
• Somatic Movement – to release stored emotions in the body.
• Relaxing Sounds – to soothe the mind and restore balance.

Take the first step toward a more peaceful and empowered you.

ABOUT DENISE VANESSA: Denise is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a passion for holistic healing. By integrating evidence-based therapy with modalities such as sound healing, breathwork, and Reiki, Vanessa offers a comprehensive approach to mental health and wellness, addressing both mind and body to facilitate deep, transformative healing.

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Discover balance, precision, and support at our exclusive Iyengar Rope Yoga Workshop with Emma Bonnici. This unique practice uses wall ropes to create resistance and support, helping you deepen your postures, improve alignment, and build strength with ease. Alleviate tension, increase flexibility, and explore a therapeutic approach to yoga, this workshop will provide tools to help you safely expand your practice and enhance body awareness.

ABOUT EMMA BONNICI: Since 2006, Emma has journeyed across India, Africa, and the UK, immersing herself in Ayurvedic studies. Through this exploration, she embraced the art of tailoring teachings to individual body types and doshas. Emma perceives the dynamic shifts in our energy based on our surroundings, seasons, and lifestyle. In her classes, she keenly attunes to the students’ energies, infusing elements of yoga and music. Teaching with enthusiasm, care, and meticulous attention, Emma offers robust encouragement and support. Drawing on knowledge from her studies and personal practice, she is dedicated to enhancing lives through Yoga & Ayurveda. Inspired by mentors at Sivandana Kutir ashram, the Yoga Study Centre, Patanjala Yoga Kendran, and Tattvaa Yogashala, Emma frequently returns to Rishikesh for ongoing learning. She now guides annual Kanga Yoga Teacher Training courses, workshops, and retreats globally, both in-person and online.

(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)

Mums-to-be, this is your space!

While your medical professionals will monitor the physical health of you and your baby; Lauren has created a little space for you to gather with other expectant moms to nurture your heart, mind and body in preparation for your Journey into Motherhood.

In these sessions, Lauren will guide you through prenatal yoga and a workshop with elements of group coaching, journaling, mindfulness, mental health tools, sharing and support. These sessions are a time for you to connect to self, connect with baby and begin to cultivate habits that will nurture, ground you and begin to carry you through this wild and wonderful transition.

Sign-up for 6 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks which offers you the chance to really plug into a community, move gracefully into your strength and softness are you transform, ask questions, learn from each other and seek joy!

 Workshop and yoga will cover themes such as (Not limited to):
· Stillness: Connection to self and baby
· Fill your cup
· Grace & Gratitude
· Space
· Support
· Softness & Strength

Pregnancy Yoga can assist you on your journey in the following ways:

· Reduces stress and anxiety
· Helps promote better mental health
· Better sleep
· Increase circulation
· Connection time with baby
· Reduced body discomfort and back pain during pregnancy
· Increase strength and flexibility for labour
· Better recovery after birth

ABOUT LAUREN MANUEL:
Lauren Manuel is a Mind-Body Coach, Movement Facilitator (200hr YTT and 20hr
Pregnancy Yoga) and Storytelling Specialist. As the Founder of the Wild and Grounded Collective (@wildandgrounded_) she creates experiences inviting connection to self, to others and to earth using somatic movement, storytelling and nature immersion. She guides women (and organisations) to tell a new story and has facilitated team-building and leadership training in Ireland, Kenya, Spain and South Africa. Her pregnancy yoga programmes focus on nurturing the mental and emotional wellbeing of mothers.

(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)

Gather together with other new mums (or seasons mums with new babies) and let’s move our bodies, seek out joyful moments and share about the wild, wonderful and challenging season. You are not alone! We were not created to do this alone!

In these sessions; Lauren will guide you through post natal yoga and facilitate a time of coaching and sharing in a group setting. 

Who you were prior to birth has transformed and this shift can feel monumental, exhilarating but also daunting and uncertain. Postnatal yoga can help with physical recovery, mood, stress, and anxiety after pregnancy and childbirth. It can also help you reconnect with your body and your baby.

These courses are offered for 6 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks offering you the chance to really plug into a community, gain new perspective, land in a safe space post labour, move gracefully back into your strength and softness and learn from each, discerning what works for you.

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Come let your breath dance…

Experience an active meditation journey of deep release, led by Nathan Fallou, that reconnects with the innate wisdom of your body and soul. The ceremony is guided by powerful celebratory African and Sufi trance healing musics that communicate directly with the body, breath, and spirit. Trauma informed, and supported by 1st class quality essential oils, white sage, palo santo, and big love.

ABOUT NATHAN FALLOU:
Child of a yoga teacher, and adoptive son & final collaborator of UNESCO “Living Human Treasure” Sabar drumming master Doudou Ndiaye Rose. 2 decades resident of Senegal and Morocco, directly immersed and initiated in the ceremony traditions of the musics you will experience.

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OM Chanting promotes inner peace, mental clarity, emotional freedom and physical health. Many people experience positive shifts. The practice generates a vibrational frequency that releases negativity, transforms it and showers participants with positive energy. Like a prayer, the positive vibrations of OM can also be offered to support those in need.

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When we are part of a circle, we can see what is hidden. Khilan Shah will share ancient wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita on desire and anger, followed by a group discussion on some practical ways we can use this wisdom to transform ourselves for the better. Join us at no charge; contribute if inspired.

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Philippa’s vinyasa classes draw from the foundation of ashtanga while incorporating Yin and Kundalini Yoga. Compassion is important to her, as well as intimacy with one’s body and feelings. The flows are dynamic, rigorous and focused on technique but equally coupled with connection, care and joy. The classes are always accompanied by a bespoke playlist fusing music from the world over.

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* For qualified yoga teachers
Learn the art of asana alignment, adjustments, teaching methodolody and sequencing with this intense training course withb Emma Bonnic. To maintain the quality of teacher-to-student interaction, we limit the number of participants. The application process ensures that all students are committed to absorbing the rich knowledge imparted during this course.

Explore one of Africa’s and the world’s most captivating wilderness safari and wildlife tourist destinations, stretching from the slopes of Mount Kenya in the southeast to the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Join us for a Kanga Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat, an immersive experience in the heart of nature. 

Our retreats in Kenya provide a unique opportunity to rejuvenate the body and mind while deepening your yoga practice. Nestled in the lap of breathtaking wilderness, Kanga retreats offer a sanctuary to meet like-minded individuals and indulge in delicious organic food. Whether you seek restoration or challenges for both body and mind, a Kanga Retreat caters to your needs.

Guests will enjoy daily Kanga yoga classes, nourish themselves with organic foods, and partake in holistic excursions. The retreat provides ample space for relaxation, creating an environment for wonderful memories to be cherished long after you return home. All levels are warmly welcomed to join this transformative yoga retreat, promising an unforgettable experience amidst the beauty of Kenya’s natural wonders.

Experience daily yoga classes with senior Iyengar teachers, who are among the most respected in Rishikesh, alongside classes led by Emma Bonnici, founder of Kanga Yoga. Immerse yourself in the local culture, from sunrise salutations at Kunjapuri Temple to Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, connecting deeply with this sacred city and its vibrant community. This is not a traditional retreat but an invitation to be part of the life and energy of Rishikesh – to practice, explore, and find stillness within a rich tapestry of shared group classes, local excursions, and the rhythm of this special place. Whether you wish to participate in every class and excursion or simply soak in the essence of Rishikesh at your own pace, this experience is yours to shape.

Akhand Yoga is an ancient Yoga that originated from the Himalayas of India. In the Workshop we will take a step into the reality and wisdom of yoga practise, Dharma, the Path of Virtue. Akhand means practicing continually without break, every day. “Purna Ishvar Pranidan” “Complete Surrender to Divinity “

The Workshop will include:
– Asanas
– Pranayama
– Breathing exercises
– Utilising the last Pranayama to go into a short meditation

Suitable for all, practitioners and beginners.

ABOUT RANNI SHANTI PERRY: The workshop is given by Ranni Shanti Perry, disciple of Yogi Rajpal. Ranni started his Yoga path five decades ago in Kenya, after eight years he met his Guru and from then, until today, is practicing and teaching Akhand Yoga.

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