
An optional extension for those who wish to go deeper. How do we take the insights of awakening beyond the retreat and bring them into the realities of everyday life?
Part Two offers a more intimate, personalised experience with John and Michell, supporting you to integrate and embody the freedom of Presence in your relationships, work, health and daily choices. Moving beyond understanding into lived experience, you will have the opportunity to explore your personal challenges with greater depth, recognise the patterns that draw you back into suffering, and discover new ways of responding to life. Through focused guidance and counselling, process art sessions, meditations and time in nature you will discover how to:
• Meet difficult emotions and circumstances with greater awareness and acceptance.
• Respond to life's challenges rather than being driven by habitual reactions.
• Bring greater presence, balance and authenticity into your relationships and decisions.
• Develop practical ways to sustain inner peace amid life's changing circumstances.
With a smaller group and more individual attention, this is an opportunity to deepen the shifts begun in Part One and discover what it means to make Presence not simply an insight, but a way of living.
John Homewood, founder of Mind Enhancement Systems cc and Wisdom to Nourish, is an integrative life coach and inspirational teacher with more than 20 years of experience in guiding others, both locally as well as internationally, to find their true essence and purpose in life. He and his partner, Michelle , also host Journeys of Awakening.com.


Join 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.
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.