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Turkana County hosted the first Desert Recovery Retreat for elite athletes on August 12, 2025—combining stargazing, yoga, and silence therapy on the Chalbi Desert under zero-light-pollution skies. 42 athletes (including marathoners and rugby players) attended, with sessions led by psychologists and Maasai elders. The desert doesn’t rush—but it arrives, said participant Emmanuel Wanyonyi. JKUAT monitored HRV improvements: 78% reported deeper sleep. Plans for quarterly retreats are confirmed. National Geographic is filming a documentary.