The Heart Activation: Yoga, Service, & Culture
Join us in Kigali, Rwanda for an experience unlike any other!
October 17-25, 2024
Yoga is unity.
This isn’t your typical retreat experience. It’s a unique intersection of personal and collective growth, wellness, philanthropy, & cultural immersion.
An opportunity to move closer to our own hearts and shared humanity.
We believe at the heart of our practice is seva - the Sanskrit word for service.
And we’ve designed this experience to put our yoga into action.
By centering that service and human connection, combined with an incredible travel experience, we’ll foster a collective heart-opening in The Land of a Thousand Hills.
Join us this October for a life-giving journey to Kigali, Rwanda.
What’s included:
9 day/8 night stay at a 4-star hotel:
Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, Rwanda
Daily yoga asana practice, breathwork, & meditation with Britt and Kyle (mats provided)
Respectful service opportunities at Peace & Hope Academy and in Kigali’s local village empowering women entrepreneurs
Cultural experiences:
Guided city tour
Nightlife, music, and food (yummy!)
Day trip to the Rwandan Genocide Memorial
Kimironko Market
Day trip to Fazenda Sengha Park
Local cooking class
Day trip to cultural center, including local history & dance
Exploring the beautiful natural landscape
Local support:
Airport pick-up and drop-off transportation
Safe, private transportation during your stay
Amazing, local team to support us throughout the trip
Travel support:
Visa (we’ll obtain this for you)
Vaccination information (malaria and yellow fever required only)
Suggested airlines (Delta/KLM, Qatar)
What’s not included:
Flights (roughly $2000 from LAX)
2-3 dinners out
Spa services (optional at the hotel)
Select excursions (i.e. safari)
Travel insurance
What to bring:
Comfortable, athletic clothes for daily yoga
Attire for dinner, nightlife, & dancing
Comfortable hiking &/or running shoes
Water bottle
Journal + pens
Swimwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Meet the Team
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Kyle Descher
Yoga teacher / Coach
Kyle is a soulful yoga teacher and transformational coach whose superpower is fostering authentic connection. He empowers his students and clients to unlock their potential by creating a nurturing and supportive container that allows for deep internal exploration.
IG: @coachkyle.growth -
Britt Abundant
Yoga teacher
Britt’s passion is creating safe spaces to share the somatic healing practices and philosophy of yoga. Her mission is to awaken students to their inner light, one heart at a time.
IG: @britt.abundant.yoga -
Sam Desalu
Entrepreneur / Philanthropist
Sam is passionate about bridging the gap between the U.S. and Africa, showing curious travelers the richness of the continent through service and connection. He has been leading cultural and philanthropic trips since 2014.
IG: @samdesalu
Trip cost
The cost for everything in the “What’s Included” section is $2800.
After covering costs, proceeds will be donated back to the Cornerstone Foundation nonprofit.
We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance!
Payment plans are available. Please contact us using the form below for more support on this. We want this trip to be accessible to all who feel called to join :)
Any final questions, feel free to email us at: theheartactivation@gmail.com.
