Heart & Womb Awakening: A Journey of Yoga and Healing in Lamu
This October, Transformative Journeys invites you to step away from the noise and into the gentle rhythm of island life with our “Heart & Womb Awakening” immersion in Lamu, Kenya – an experience designed to nourish your body, awaken your spirit, and reconnect you with your truest self.
Ancient Traditions Meet Modern Renewal
Lamu Island stands as a living testament to centuries of Swahili culture and wisdom. This UNESCO World Heritage site off Kenya’s northern coast offers something increasingly rare in our world – a place where traditional ways of life remain vibrant and intact. Here, donkeys replace cars on narrow streets, houses built from coral stone tell stories of generations past, and the daily calls to prayer mark time in a way that reconnects us to natural rhythms.
Our journey harnesses the unique energy of this ancient place, combining the physical practice of yoga with the deeper work of traditional medicine ceremonies. This thoughtfully crafted journey begins with the body, opens the heart, and ultimately creates space for profound inner transformation.
A Home in Paradise
Your home for this journey will be the stunning Dhow House in Shela village, a haven of tranquility with private rooms and ensuite baths for each of our five participants. This exclusive setting allows for the perfect balance of community connection and personal space – essential elements for any transformative experience.
From the house’s peaceful garden to its refreshing pool, every aspect of your accommodation has been chosen to support both comfort and contemplation. As the Indian Ocean laps at the shore just steps away, you’ll find yourself naturally settling into the unhurried pace that makes Lamu so special.
Your Day-by-Day Journey
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Arrival at your leisure. On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) you will be met by an airport representative who will walk you through customs and assist you with retrieving your bags. Then it’s a 5 minute drive to the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi airport hotel which will be our base for the night. Single room at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi (including breakfast).
Day 2: The Magic Begins
After breakfast, we’ll board our flight to Lamu Island, where the transformation truly begins. Your first experience of island life will be lunch at the iconic Peponi Hotel, followed by settling into our home for the next eight nights, the beautiful Dhow House in Shela village.
The afternoon offers time for exploration or relaxation by the pool, allowing you to ease into the gentle rhythm of island time. As evening falls, we’ll gather for our welcome ceremony and a dinner of authentic Swahili cuisine prepared by our private chef, setting our intentions for the transformative days ahead.
Days 3-6: Yoga Festival Immersion
These days are reserved for the Lamu Yoga Festival activities, choose to take advantage of all the classes that you wish. If not, the house, village and surrounding islands are available for you to discover.
The festival has a broad range of classes available for participants from hatha to vinyasa and aerial yoga. There will also be a daily yoga class in our garden for those who don’t want to move too far.
Each evening, we’ll gather for a communal dinner, sharing experiences and insights from the day.
Day 7: Sacred Medicine Ceremony
After we close out the yoga festival, with open minds and bodies, we will journey inward for our sacred offerings.
In the morning after the closing, we will sit in sacred ceremony with Sara as she guides the group through a heart and womb clearing session with kambo.
This treatment is specific to reconnect and clear the pathway between the hear/love and the womb/sexuality in women. The process of purification, letting go and creating space for something that is more aligned with you.
Kambo cleanse is a powerful reset of the mind & body and through the purge of mental, physical and emotional toxins. A rite of passage that will awaken ones inner spiritual strength, stamina and human experience though letting go on a physical way.
Note on Kambo: This ceremony is optional but highly recommended as a central part of our immersion experience. Kambo is a traditional Amazonian medicine that should be approached with respect. It is generally safe when administered properly, but is not recommended for people with serious heart conditions, those on psychiatric medications, or women who are pregnant. We will provide a detailed health questionnaire before the immersion to ensure this experience is appropriate for you.
The afternoon will be dedicated to integration and rest, with a light, nourishing dinner in the evening.
Day 8: Mothership
We will being the day with Sara leading us in breathwork as our anchor for the Mothership.
The Mothership (large spacecraft where smaller ships refuel and get launched into the cosmos) calling you to step into otherworldly dimension, guided and held gracefully to transport you on a deep and transformative inward journey.
An invitation to explore the depths beneath the conscious mind, held in the nurturing embrace of the feminine.
This powerful experienced merges Conscious Connected Breathwork to awaken your aliveness. Combining the holy trinity of medicine, breath and sound.
After this ceremony we will spend the afternoon bringing it all together through a transformative live sound journey with gongs, singing bowls and other instruments.
Day 9: Integration and Exploration
Our final day on the island can be spent as you see fit. We offer several options for those who want to be active:
- Guided historical tour of Lamu Town with its museums and markets
- Boat trip to Manda Island for beach time and exploration
- Sailing dhow sunset cruise with refreshments
- In-house massage treatments
The options are yours to choose from.
For those who prefer to enjoy the village life in Shela, you might wander the sandy streets, shop for local crafts, or simply relax at our beautiful house. Lamu has a myriad of healers available for additional experiences – these can be booked in our in-house massage area (to be arranged on site and paid directly).
We’ll gather for a special farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate our journey together.
Day 10: Return with Renewal
Today, we leave our island home, the lovely Dhow House and after breakfast, make our way back to Nairobi. For those departing on international flights in the evening, we have the day to spend at Sheba’s Secret Garden a lovely Cape Dutch house in Karen. Lunch will be served and for those who wish to do some shopping in the vibrant city of Nairobi, we can arrange transfers.
In the evening, we have a scheduled departure to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for evening departures (35 minute drive).
Who This Journey Is For
This intimate calls to:
- Women seeking profound reconnection with their authentic selves
- Yoga practitioners of all levels drawn to deepen their practice in a magical setting
- Those navigating life transitions who are open to transformative healing experiences
- Souls who appreciate both ancient wisdom and thoughtful comfort
- Adventurers who value cultural immersion in unique destinations
- Anyone ready to combine physical practice with deeper emotional and spiritual work
- Women open to traditional medicine experiences in a supportive setting
While yoga experience is beneficial, it’s not required – the most important prerequisites are an open mind and a willing heart.
A Rare Opportunity
With just five spots available, “Heart & Womb Awakening” offers the rare gift of an intimate group experience in one of the world’s most magical settings. This is not simply a yoga immersion or a vacation – it’s a carefully crafted container for genuine transformation that honors both ancient wisdom and modern needs.
As the tides of Lamu rhythmically wash the shore, so too can you experience the gentle yet powerful cleansing of old patterns, creating space for new growth and authentic being. We invite you to join us for this extraordinary journey of body, heart, and spirit.
Immersion Details:
- Dates: October 29 – November 7, 2025
- Location: Shela Village, Lamu Island, Kenya
- Group Size: Limited to 5 participants
- Accommodations: Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms
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We understand this is a significant journey. Email us directly at hello@transformativejourneys.travel with your questions, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.