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Ageing With Grace And Vitality: A Yoga Retreat
Teacher: Christine Withiel and Howard LipschitzCost: 2 days accommodation + R350 surchargeDates:
The body begins the ageing process around the age of thirty. It is hardly perceptible in the beginning and speeds up the older we get. How we age is dependent on lifestyle, life experiences, mental health and attitudes, and our genes. Qigong and yoga give us tools to keep the body healthy by mobilizing the joints, strengthening muscles and keeping us flexible. The postures and sequences can be adapted to all conditions and abilities. Yoga gives us pranayama, breathing techniques which strengthen and calm the nervous system as well as infusing our body with prana (life force energy). Meditation quietens the mind and has been shown to alter structures in the brain causing us to become more peaceful and less reactive. Yoga is an inward journey, getting to know ourselves, becoming aware of our habits and finding that place of stillness and joy that is in each of us. Ayurveda offers many ways in which we can nurture the body and manage the effects of menopause, ageing and living in a stressful world.On this retreat we will slow down and explore the offerings and take away what resonates and fits into our life.
View teacher detailsChristine Withiel has been teaching yoga and training yoga teachers for over 20 years. She was the owner of the Jivananda Yoga Centre in Durban until she emigrated to the UK in 2021. She has been a senior teacher with Akhanda Yoga based in Rishikesh, India and Canada since 2015. She still teaches for them on international yoga teacher trainings. She has developed a course Yoga For The Mature Body which she teaches to yoga teachers around the world. She is passionate about all aspects of yoga and yoga philosophy and how it leads to physical and mental health and well-being into the later years of life.Howard Lipschitz was the co-owner of the Jivananda Yoga Centre in Durban where he taught yoga and qigong. He has been practising and teaching yoga and qigong for over 30 years. He has taught around the world and still has an online class. He is passionate about keeping the body strong and mobile in later years and at the same time cultivating a calm mind.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pm
As autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pmAs autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pmAs autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pmAs autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.
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Relationship Wellness And Renewal Retreat
Teacher: Shelley Lewin and Sav GoldridgeCost: 2 days accommodation +R400 surchargeDates:
Co-hosted by couple counsellor, global leadership coach and author ‘The Relationship Architect’ Shelley Lewin, in combination with IEA international enneagram professional practitioner, master credentialled global leadership coach and counsellor, Sav Goldridge, this retreat is an intimate, restorative experience for couples to co-create healthier relationships and transformational growth through intentional practices and tools drawn from Uncomplicated Love; the exploration of ancient wisdom drawn from Enneagram as well as meaningful connection in nature. Shelley and Sav will guide couples to transcend relational patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build or restore the foundation for a thriving partnership. Through immersive group activities, personal reflections, and shared experiences, participants leave feeling better equipped with the tools to co-create resilient, empowered relationships that continue to evolve long after the retreat ends.A copy of the book Uncomplicated Love: A step-by-step guide for building a thriving relationship can be purchased at an additional charge of R250.00.
View teacher detailsShelley Lewin is a specialist in personal and professional relationship development. Since 2006, as The Relationship Architect she has partnered one-on-one and two-on-one with growth-minded couples, senior decision makers in Fortune 100 companies and high-performing leaders, equipping them with the tools to navigate relationships with clarity and purpose. As the author of Uncomplicated Love: A step-by-step guide for building a thriving relationship, her writing is featured across print, digital media, TV, and radio. Shelley's signature retreats are based on ‘the art, science, and practices of love’ outlined in her book- providing a practical yet transformative framework for couples to engage in immersive experiences designed to heal, strengthen, and elevate their relationships. She lives in Cape Town with my husband of 20 years and her Burmese cat, Beanie, while her teenage son pursues his dream of becoming a PGA tour-ready golfer in the U.S. She finds joy in nature, walking barefoot on Muizenberg Beach, listening to podcasts on human potential, and continually deepening her understanding of what it means to love and lead authentically with an alignment of head and heart.Sav Goldridge, is a master credentialled coach with more than 6500 hours of experience, which includes working with couples, families, C-Suite Executives, Leaders, individuals and teams within multiple organisations and industries across South Africa and internationally. Reading Sandra Maitri's book, "The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram - Nine Faces of the Soul” in 2011 marked the beginning of a profound resonance with the spiritual and psychological aspects of the enneagram. The pages of her book unveiled a deep connection to Sav's Enneagram type, illuminating how she had learned to both survive and thrive by unconsciously disowning parts of myself. This profound revelation became a catalyst, propelling her onto a personal odyssey and a passionate love affair with the Enneagram. She is passionate about authentic expression, conscious connections with Self, others and the natural world and creating awareness of neurodiversity and the impact of trauma. As a neurodivergent thinker and speaker, she shares her life story of overcoming challenges such as rape, extreme poverty and abuse, and thriving despite developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pmAs autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.
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Relationship Wellness And Renewal Retreat
Teacher: Shelley Lewin and Sav GoldridgeCost: 2 days accommodation +R400 surchargeDates:Co-hosted by couple counsellor, global leadership coach and author ‘The Relationship Architect’ Shelley Lewin, in combination with IEA international enneagram professional practitioner, master credentialled global leadership coach and counsellor, Sav Goldridge, this retreat is an intimate, restorative experience for couples to co-create healthier relationships and transformational growth through intentional practices and tools drawn from Uncomplicated Love; the exploration of ancient wisdom drawn from Enneagram as well as meaningful connection in nature. Shelley and Sav will guide couples to transcend relational patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build or restore the foundation for a thriving partnership. Through immersive group activities, personal reflections, and shared experiences, participants leave feeling better equipped with the tools to co-create resilient, empowered relationships that continue to evolve long after the retreat ends.A copy of the book Uncomplicated Love: A step-by-step guide for building a thriving relationship can be purchased at an additional charge of R250.00.
View teacher detailsShelley Lewin is a specialist in personal and professional relationship development. Since 2006, as The Relationship Architect she has partnered one-on-one and two-on-one with growth-minded couples, senior decision makers in Fortune 100 companies and high-performing leaders, equipping them with the tools to navigate relationships with clarity and purpose. As the author of Uncomplicated Love: A step-by-step guide for building a thriving relationship, her writing is featured across print, digital media, TV, and radio. Shelley's signature retreats are based on ‘the art, science, and practices of love’ outlined in her book- providing a practical yet transformative framework for couples to engage in immersive experiences designed to heal, strengthen, and elevate their relationships. She lives in Cape Town with my husband of 20 years and her Burmese cat, Beanie, while her teenage son pursues his dream of becoming a PGA tour-ready golfer in the U.S. She finds joy in nature, walking barefoot on Muizenberg Beach, listening to podcasts on human potential, and continually deepening her understanding of what it means to love and lead authentically with an alignment of head and heart.Sav Goldridge, is a master credentialled coach with more than 6500 hours of experience, which includes working with couples, families, C-Suite Executives, Leaders, individuals and teams within multiple organisations and industries across South Africa and internationally. Reading Sandra Maitri's book, "The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram - Nine Faces of the Soul” in 2011 marked the beginning of a profound resonance with the spiritual and psychological aspects of the enneagram. The pages of her book unveiled a deep connection to Sav's Enneagram type, illuminating how she had learned to both survive and thrive by unconsciously disowning parts of myself. This profound revelation became a catalyst, propelling her onto a personal odyssey and a passionate love affair with the Enneagram. She is passionate about authentic expression, conscious connections with Self, others and the natural world and creating awareness of neurodiversity and the impact of trauma. As a neurodivergent thinker and speaker, she shares her life story of overcoming challenges such as rape, extreme poverty and abuse, and thriving despite developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pmAs autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.
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Relationship Wellness And Renewal Retreat
Teacher: Shelley Lewin and Sav GoldridgeCost: 2 days accommodation +R400 surchargeDates:Co-hosted by couple counsellor, global leadership coach and author ‘The Relationship Architect’ Shelley Lewin, in combination with IEA international enneagram professional practitioner, master credentialled global leadership coach and counsellor, Sav Goldridge, this retreat is an intimate, restorative experience for couples to co-create healthier relationships and transformational growth through intentional practices and tools drawn from Uncomplicated Love; the exploration of ancient wisdom drawn from Enneagram as well as meaningful connection in nature. Shelley and Sav will guide couples to transcend relational patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build or restore the foundation for a thriving partnership. Through immersive group activities, personal reflections, and shared experiences, participants leave feeling better equipped with the tools to co-create resilient, empowered relationships that continue to evolve long after the retreat ends.A copy of the book Uncomplicated Love: A step-by-step guide for building a thriving relationship can be purchased at an additional charge of R250.00.
View teacher detailsShelley Lewin is a specialist in personal and professional relationship development. Since 2006, as The Relationship Architect she has partnered one-on-one and two-on-one with growth-minded couples, senior decision makers in Fortune 100 companies and high-performing leaders, equipping them with the tools to navigate relationships with clarity and purpose. As the author of Uncomplicated Love: A step-by-step guide for building a thriving relationship, her writing is featured across print, digital media, TV, and radio. Shelley's signature retreats are based on ‘the art, science, and practices of love’ outlined in her book- providing a practical yet transformative framework for couples to engage in immersive experiences designed to heal, strengthen, and elevate their relationships. She lives in Cape Town with my husband of 20 years and her Burmese cat, Beanie, while her teenage son pursues his dream of becoming a PGA tour-ready golfer in the U.S. She finds joy in nature, walking barefoot on Muizenberg Beach, listening to podcasts on human potential, and continually deepening her understanding of what it means to love and lead authentically with an alignment of head and heart.Sav Goldridge, is a master credentialled coach with more than 6500 hours of experience, which includes working with couples, families, C-Suite Executives, Leaders, individuals and teams within multiple organisations and industries across South Africa and internationally. Reading Sandra Maitri's book, "The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram - Nine Faces of the Soul” in 2011 marked the beginning of a profound resonance with the spiritual and psychological aspects of the enneagram. The pages of her book unveiled a deep connection to Sav's Enneagram type, illuminating how she had learned to both survive and thrive by unconsciously disowning parts of myself. This profound revelation became a catalyst, propelling her onto a personal odyssey and a passionate love affair with the Enneagram. She is passionate about authentic expression, conscious connections with Self, others and the natural world and creating awareness of neurodiversity and the impact of trauma. As a neurodivergent thinker and speaker, she shares her life story of overcoming challenges such as rape, extreme poverty and abuse, and thriving despite developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
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A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 15% discount mid-week
Teacher: Shogan ParkerCost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered for mid-week bookings in AugustDates: 08:00am - 05:00pmAs autumn approaches, we invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat. During your stay, you can enjoy qigong and meditation - to promote relaxation. Alternatively, you may choose to simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space, embracing the art of doing nothing. Imagine cozying up by a warm fire, savouring delicious vegetarian meals, and immersing yourself in silence. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.View teacher detailsWilliam (Shogan) has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years, cultivating stillness and inquiry. He took precepts with Dae Chong, Osho at Poplar Grove and now leads morning and evening zazen at the BRC, weaving verses from the Dhammapada into meditation for reflection and insight. With a keen interest in how the Dharma might evolve in an AI-driven, multiplanetary future, William embraces both tradition and possibility. He also guides qigong in the mornings and offers tai chi in the afternoons, integrating movement into mindfulness. His practice is an invitation - to sit, to move, and to explore the ever-expanding nature of awareness.