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  • The Deepening - Find Your Way Back To Nature Healing

    Teacher: Bernard Chatikobo and Chris Rooke
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
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    bernard chatikobo2025chris rookeBorn 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 deepening of 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.

  • A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 10% discount mid-week

    Teacher: Robyn Aitken, Keelan Naidoo, Dirk Lamprecht
    Cost: Number of days accommodation
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    robynkeelandirk lamprechtJoin us for a personal retreat mid-week and some optional gentle yoga and meditation.  Enjoy the tranquillity of the space and embrace the art of doing nothing – seriously. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.

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    Robyn Aitkin is a level-3 (300-hour) instructor with a Yoga Alliance International (YAI) certification in Transformational Hatha Yoga, which is a powerful system of yogic techniques (poses, breathing, meditation) that helps keep us naturally happy and healthy, physically and mentally strong and emotionally stable. She is also a Mindful Coach, Sound Bath Guide, WFPB (whole food plant-based) Nutrition Coach. Robyn is resolute in living a life in line with Ahimsa (non-violence) and with kindness towards all sentient beings.

    Keelan Naidoo did his 200-hour Sivananda yoga teacher training certificate in Kerala, India. He offers a gentle yoga class that is accessible to all, including beginners. He also offers guided meditation sessions ideal for those who are new to meditation and mindfulness practice focusing on the present moment experience, on gratitude and acceptance. Keelan’s calm presence is best for those who are looking to relax, connect and ground themselves.

    Dirk Lamprecht guides retreatants in meditation and mindfulness practice by utilising the Himalayan singing bowl with its sound vibrations to align energy centres and to restore mind and body harmony. Dirk’s personal philosophy embraces the core Buddhist practice of Metta (Loving-Kindness): May all beings be healthy, may all beings be happy, may all beings be free from suffering, may all beings be free from the causes of suffering.