The Deepening - Find Your Way BackTo Nature Healing
Teacher: Bernard Chatikobo and Chris Rooke
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
Dates: Monday 24 August 2026 - Monday 24 August 2026
Born out of Back2NatureSA and now evolved into NatureHealingWithBernard, this retreat is a sanctuary for those seeking true presence and inner renewal. Through forest basking, energy healing, mindful walking and the ancient resonance of mbira music, participants are guided to restore energy, sharpen focus, strengthen confidence, and embody calm - in the midst of life’s struggles. Led by Bernard Chatikobo, this journey is more than a retreat. It is a return to the quiet intelligence of nature, a reconnection with your inner self, and a step into the deepeningof your mind, body, and spirit. Chris Rooke will be offering qigong daily.This is where you find your way back.
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Bernard Chatikobo, Usui Reiki Master and Nature Guide at the Hawaan Forest Nature Reserve, is the founder of NatureHealingWithBernie. He offers retreats designed for profound reconnection, blending forest basking, mindful walking, energy healing and mbira sound journeys with practical tools to boost energy, improve focus and master presence. Trusted by participants for his deep knowledge of nature and energy healing, Bernard helps people discover that true calm is measured by how we respond in times of stress, not by the absence of challenge. His retreats invite a deep return to nature, a reclamation of balance.
Chris Rooke began his journey into complementary health in London in the 1980's studying Zen Shiatsu, Macrobiotics, Taichi and Qigong. In 1992 he emigrated to South Africa and presently practises Iridology and the Trauma Release Process. He also teaches a number of qigong forms in the Upper Highway area such as White Crane, Zhan Zhaung, Chi Lel and Five Yin Organ qigong.