UPCOMING EVENTS
At Kanga Studio Nairobi, we host many inspiring teachers from within Kenya and overseas. Our courses and workshops will leave your body uplifted and mind curious. You can book any of our events through the timetable page or contacting the studio via telephone or email.
AFRICAN TRANCE MUSIC BREATHWORK WITH NATHAN FALLOU
THURSDAY 3RD APRIL, 6 – 7.30 PM l 3,000
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.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
VIBRATIONS OF COMPASSION : SOUND HEALING WITH NEAL DODHIA
SATURDAY 5TH APRIL, 5.30 – 6.45 PM- 7.30 PM l 3,500
Embark on a transformative journey of compassion through a sacred sound bath. Awaken your inner light, release the burdens of stress and anxiety, and create a sacred space for self-compassion. Connect deeply with your true essence and cultivate a profound sense of kindness and acceptance, both for yourself and others.
ABOUT NEAL: Neal’s journey as a healer began at 16 when he took a course in Reiki and energy healing. This not only opened his inner world but also expanded his horizons, leading him to Africa and across Asia, where he immersed himself in diverse healing traditions. His passion for learning never ceased. Over the years, he has become a skilled reflexologist, sound healer, and soul light worker, as well as an intuitive massage therapist trained in Hot Stone, Sports, Swedish, Thai, Deep Tissue, and Shiatsu techniques. He also integrates crystals, colour therapy, aromatherapy, and his signature Tibetan sound bath therapy into his practice. Neal’s work has expanded to include meditation and chakra balancing, deepening his ability to support others on their healing journey. He is honoured to have touched countless lives, helping people find new perspectives and ways to nurture their well-being. His journey continues, as he embraces every opportunity to learn, heal, and share his wisdom as both a practitioner and a speaker.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
OM CHANTING – WITH KHILAN SHAH (DONATION BASED GARDEN SESSION)
SATURDAY 12TH APRIL, 3.00 – 4.00 PM I DONATION BASED
Join us for a powerful Om Chanting session with Khilan Shah in the garden! An ancient practice that promotes inner peace, mental clarity, emotional freedom, and physical wellbeing. Experience the profound energy of OM as it dissolves negativity and fills you with positivity. Like a prayer, these sacred vibrations can also be offered for the wellbeing of others. Donation based, contribute if you feel inspired.
ABOUT KHILAN:
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
TUESDAY 15TH APRIL, 6.00 – 7.30 PM I 3,500 (BOOK BY 10TH APRIL & PURCHASE FOR 3,000)
Are you 30+? Perimenopause could already be affecting you it can start in your 30s , the average age is 41. Many women experience symptoms without realising what’s happening. Join Michelle Arscott, International Life Coach & Menopause Awareness Trainer, for an interactive session to help you navigate this time with confidence.
ABOUT MICHELLE:
Michelle Arscott, also known as The International Life Coach, is an ICF-credentialed Work and Life Coach, award-winning wellness coach, and menopause awareness practitioner. With a degree in Psychology, she specialises in corporate wellness, team coaching, team building, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
THURSDAY 17TH APRIL. 6.00 – 7.30 PM & SUNDAY 20TH APRIL: 09.00 – 10.30 AM I 3,000
Through a process known as somatisation, years of unprocessed trauma and suppressed emotions can lead to very real symptoms, side effects and consequences. Somatic Yoga combines slow mindful micro-movements with guided breath work to soothe the nervous system and release years of stagnant energy keeping you stuck in pain, deep tension and discomfort. This is a slow and mindful practice created to tap deeply into the wisdom of your body and emotions.
ABOUT NICOLE:
Having walked the path from deep trauma to profound transformation, she intimately understands the struggles of those feeling emotionally overwhelmed and stuck in pain or fight-or-flight. Her expertise in trauma recovery, subconscious reprogramming and nervous system regulation allows her to guide others with empathy and precision. By blending psychology, body work and spirituality, she helps individuals break free from pain, rewire their system and step into a life that brings joy, purpose and confidence.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
TUESDAY 22ND APRIL – 6.00 – 7.30 PM I 2,500
Experience a first-of-its-kind multisensory Reiki and meditation journey designed to unlock deep healing through the powerful synergy of sound, light, and energy work. Cosmic Resonance is an immersive event where participants will experience live Reiki-infused sound baths, chakra-aligned color therapy, and guided meditation that taps into the requencies of the universe. Led by Palak Bhatt, this unique event will amplify healing by combining Reiki energy transmission, vibrational sound healing, and sacred breathwork, allowing attendees to release blockages, enhance mental clarity, and restore their natural energetic flow.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
SATURDAY 26TH APRIL: 5.00 – 7.00 PM I 3,500
Join us as we explore the world of energy through embodied practices, combining movement and stillness. This introductory session will allow you to playfully discover how energy flows through your body, experiencing its different textures, intensities, and flavors. Energy Yoga focuses on the world of energy and how it is experienced through our bodies. In this introductory session ‘Playing with Energy’, through embodied practices, a combination of movement and stillness, and heart opening partner work, we playfully explore together how energy feels as it rises and flows through different parts of our being. Noticing the different textures, intensity, flavors and feeling of energy as we cultivate, play with and share this delicious and powerful energy together!
She is a healer, guide, and mother figure based in East Africa for over 25 years. She specialises in balance and the edges between shadow and light, body and spirit, masculine and feminine, through healing methods like herbs, wise words, detoxing, yoga, nutrition, reconnection to pleasure, trauma and emotional release. She is passionate about community healing, women’s empowerment, and earth regeneration.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
YOGACOUSTIC WITH SALIM & SPECIAL GUEST
SUNDAY 27TH APRIL, 9.00 – 10.30 AM I 3,000
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.
What to Expect:
- A harmonious flow yoga practice designed to align your body, mind, and breath.
- Live acoustic melodies that enhance relaxation, movement, and connection.
- A magical fusion of yoga and music to leave you feeling refreshed, inspired, and deeply centered
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.
(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)
JOURNEY TO MOTHERHOOD:
PRE-NATAL & COACHING WITH LAUREN MANUEL
(STARTING 8TH MARCH)
SATURDAYS – 3.00 – 4.30 PM I 6 WEEKS PACKAGE: 21 000, 8 WEEKS PACKAGE: 24 000
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!
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.
KANGA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE
This course is among the most comprehensive available, designed to help you deepen your practice while laying the foundation to become a confident, qualified teacher. Inspired by the teachings of Swami Sivananda, Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, and Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois, Kanga Yoga adapts to the individual, rather than expecting the individual to adapt to yoga. In our 200-hour teacher training, we offer a multi-style practice that includes Ashtanga Vinyasa, Sivananda, and Iyengar yoga. The focus is on asana alignment, hands-on adjustments, the therapeutic benefits of yoga, as well as the philosophy of both yoga and Ayurveda. Expert teachers from the fields of asana, anatomy, physiology, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, and Ayurveda lead the course. For this special training, we bring together the most senior teachers from Rishikesh, held only once a year.Some participants join with the intention of becoming yoga teachers, while others seek a deeper understanding of yoga and Ayurveda or wish to develop a personal practice. To maintain a high quality of teacher-student interaction, class sizes are limited. Admission is through an application process, ensuring that all students are fully committed to receiving the course’s rich teachings.
MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025
150-Hour Online Teacher Training. 8am – 1.30pm (EAT), Sundays off
WEDNESDAY 12 – WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025
Rishikesh Experience + 50-Hour Teacher Training
Full Board, All Inclusive
7 nights at The Sattva Retreat Center, all meals (delicious, organic Indian food), all lectures, yoga classes, Satsangs, group activities and excursions).
WEDNESDAY 3 – FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025
Nairobi 50-Hour Teacher Training
(8am – 1pm daily, Sundays off
The 50-hour course is also open to qualified teachers.
Learn the art of asana alignment, adjustments, teaching methodolody and sequencing with this intense training course with Emma BonnicI. 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.
RISHIKESH EXPERIENCE WITH EMMA BONNICI
12TH – 19TH NOVEMBER 2025, RISHIKESH, INDIA
All Inclusive: 7 nights at The Sattva Retreat Center. All meals (delicious, organic Indian food).
All lectures, yoga classes, Satsangs, group activities and excursions.
KANGA YOGA & AYURVEDA RETREAT
LAIKIPIA, KENYA NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON 2025 (4 NIGHTS, 5 DAYS)
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.
wall rope yoga workshop WITH EMMA BONNICI
TO BE CONFIRMED, 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM I 4,000
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)
