Kaya Kwetu Msambweni Beach Rd. 80400 Msambweni Kenya
Up to 14 in group
January 7 - 13, 2026
About this Retreat
Cornelis Rijken is a Dutch professional painter and scultptor (Breda Art Accademy)
He has drawn inspiration from the places where he has lived: stainless steel in the Netherlands, granite and bronze in India, Carrara marble in Italy. In India, where he spent more than a decade, he was also involved in many social projects. Since 2007 Cornelis has been living and creating new works Italy. His motto is “Simple is the most difficult”.
artcornelis.com
instagram.com/artcornelis51/
Gabriela Morini is a certified RYT 200 yoga teacher, student of Swami Santhi Prasad (Kerala).
She attended Françoise Berlette’s Yoga Teacher Training course, specializing in Asana and Kundalini. Her studies draw on many Indian masters and their commentaries on classical yoga texts. The yoga styles she loves to teach are a balanced blend of Hatha, Vinyasa and Kundalini.
schoolofsanthi.org
instagram.com/gabryoga5/
Kjell Gustafsson is a facilitator of transformation with over 20 years of experience guiding retreats focused on self-inquiry, presence, and inner clarity. His work blends deep compassion with fierce honesty, helping people see through old patterns and meet themselves with fresh eyes. Grounded, intuitive, and disarmingly clear, Kjell creates a space where real change becomes possible. Many describe his presence as catalytic — something you don’t want to miss if you’re ready for a deeper shift.
kjellgustafsson.com
Details of this retreat
This retreat offers a powerful fusion of creative, physical, and contemplative practices designed for profound self-discovery.
Through Art sessions focused on self-portraits, participants engage with their identity, emotions, and personal expression. Yoga practices emphasize breath, movement, and inner stillness, creating expansive space both physically and mentally. Self-inquiry guides a transformative journey, peeling away surface layers to uncover deeper clarity and presence.
A supportive and nurturing environment, along with a sense of shared community, fosters integration, insight, and authentic connection.
YOGA
You will be invited to keep focusing on your breath from waking up till breakfast. Gabry will gently guide you to a deeper listening of yourself and life within. Through asanas, pranayama and meditation you will expand your inner mental and physical space, relax and become acquainted to stillness that permeats all creation, including yourself.
ART
A self portrait is the mirror of your thinking and feelings. The expression is saying something about the image you have of yourself, your identity, vulnerabilities and power. The session on self portrait is meant for everybody who likes to search for himself in a creative way. Thanks to the individual guidance of Cornelis, no experience in painting is needed. The style will be a combination of figurative and abstract.
SELF INQUIRY
Self-inquiry helps break through surface layers and supports profound personal awakening from a more open and clear state. Periods of reflection and grounding encourage integration and meaningful connection with others. The structure includes openings and meditation. This experience with Kjell promises profound clarity, presence and life-changing insight.