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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.

(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)

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.

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.

In this empowering session, you’ll use hypnotherapy, CBT techniques, and sound therapy to visualize and design the changes you want to see in yourself and your ideal future. you’ll be able to identify your goals and create a clear mental roadmap, while shifting limiting beliefs. The healing vibrations of sound will anchor you in the present, helping to manifest the future you desire with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)

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.

Start your year with balance and harmony as you immerse yourself in the transformative power of sound. Neal Dodhia invites you to a special Sound Healing session designed to help you release the energy of the past year and embrace renewal for the year ahead.

Through soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments, this session will guide you into deep relaxation, reducing stress and promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

ABOUT NEAL DODHIA: Neal Dodhia’s journey into healing began at the age of 16 when he first explored Reiki and energy work. This early experience opened both his inner and outer worlds, leading him to immerse himself in diverse cultures across Africa and Asia, where he honed his craft. With a lifelong commitment to learning, Neal has developed expertise in reflexology, sound healing, and soul light work. He is also an intuitive massage therapist, specializing in a variety of techniques, including Hot Stone, Sports, Swedish, Thai, Deep Tissue, and Shiatsu massage. Complementing these practices, Neal integrates crystals, color therapy, aromatherapy, and Tibetan sound baths into his sessions. More recently, Neal has expanded his practice to include meditation, chakra balancing, and other holistic approaches to well-being. Through his work, he has helped individuals gain new perspectives and discover ways to nurture their health and inner peace. Neal’s journey as a healer and speaker continues, driven by his passion for learning and sharing his knowledge to support others on their paths to well-being.

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.

(PRE – BOOKING REQUIRED)

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.

* 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.