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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260424T183000
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SUMMARY:Open Weekend – 3-day supported self-retreat
DESCRIPTION:Standard Rate:\nR2 730 (shared bathroom)  R3 360 (en-suite) \n\nGenerous Rate:\nR3 630 (shared bathroom)  R4 140  (en-suite)Our curated open weekends offer a quieter\, self-directed way to spend time at the centre. These weekends provide space to slow down and rest in silence.  Follow your own rhythm of meditation\, reflection and time outdoors. Open Weekends invite a gentle return to the simple nourishment of unstructured practice. \n\nTo support your self-retreat we have the following optional experiences on offer:\n\nSound healing session with Paul Carlos (sound healing is a wellness practice that uses sound and vibration to support relaxation\, balance and a sense of wellbeing)\nYoga / Chi Kung\nForest Bathing (the act of slowly and mindfully spending time in a forest or natural setting to support wellbeing)\nIntroduction to meditation by Mervyn Croft\, resident teacher\nMeditation (morning\, sunset and evening meditations in the meditation hall)\nSilence is observed from after the evening meditation until after breakfast daily\n3 meals daily (delicious and wholesome lacto-ovo-vegetarian fare)\nMorning tea\nGuided moderate hike and picnic at pristine pools in the Magaliesberg (subject to weather conditions)
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/open-weekend-hiking-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T102419
CREATED:20260310T072630Z
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SUMMARY:Conscious embodiment - A 3-day somatic journey
DESCRIPTION:Leán van den Bergh \nStandard Rate:\nR3 570 (shared bathroom) | R4 460  (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate:\nR4 410  (shared bathroom) | R5 220 (en-suite) \nPensioners and full time students receive 30% off these rates. \nThe Alexander Technique is a somatic practice that involves noticing and releasing tension through developing awareness alongside directing the body consciously. \nThrough guided somatic practices\, breathwork\, nervous system regulation\, subtle movement\, and relational presence\, Conscious Embodiment offers new knowledge and a gentle and experiential pathway towards lightness of being\, deeper self-awareness\, and the practice of consciously guiding the body. \nThis journey is for seekers\, facilitators\, therapists\, coaches\, creatives and anyone looking to truly reconnect with their authentic selves\, let go of habituated tension\, and develop a new skill in sustaining greater ease and presence. \nWhat we will be exploring \n\nBody mapping– enhancing mind/body awareness through knowledge and various activities\nThe nervous system– emotions\, feelings\, thoughts\, conceptualisations and even our reason are all flows of information.  How does consciousness relate to our continuing embodied experiences?\nConnecting consciousness to experience– consciousness itself has the power to change our experience.  Learn how to consciously sustain a more natural embodied integration that further clarifies our consciousness.\nThe practice of constructive consciousness guidance– Inhibition and direction—are principles of the Alexander Technique.  Learn how to refine our capacities to respond to stimulus.\nConsciousness as light– To become aware is to bring light to the darkness.  We will explore the boundaries of consciousness through bringing awareness to our bodies.\nConsciousness versus content– Consciousness\, like light and truth has the power to illuminate content.  Being rooted in content vs being rooted in consciousness.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/conscious-embodiment-a-3-day-somatic-journey/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T102419
CREATED:20260424T084738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T090854Z
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SUMMARY:Open weekend – A 2-day supported self-retreat
DESCRIPTION:Standard Rate:\nR1 820 (shared bathroom)  R2 240 (en-suite) \n\nGenerous Rate:\nR2 420 (shared bathroom)  R2 760 (en-suite)\n\nOur curated open weekends offer a quieter\, self-directed way to spend time at the centre. These weekends provide space to slow down and rest in silence.  Follow your own rhythm of meditation\, reflection and time outdoors. Open Weekends invite a gentle return to the simple nourishment of unstructured practice.\n\nTo support your self-retreat we have the following optional experiences on offer:\n\nSound healing session with Paul Carlos (sound healing is a wellness practice that uses sound and vibration to support relaxation\, balance and a sense of wellbeing)\nYoga / Chi Kung\nForest Bathing (the act of slowly and mindfully spending time in a forest or natural setting to support wellbeing)\nIntroduction to meditation by Mervyn Croft\, resident teacher\nMeditation (morning\, sunset and evening meditations in the meditation hall)\nSilence is observed from after the evening meditation until after breakfast daily\n3 meals daily (delicious and wholesome lacto-ovo-vegetarian fare)\nMorning tea\nGuided moderate hike and picnic at pristine pools in the Magaliesberg (subject to weather conditions)
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/open-weekend-a-2-day-supported-self-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260517T140000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi workshop – 2 day movement\, breathing and mental focus retreat
DESCRIPTION:Nayashen Naidoo \nStandard Rate:\nR3 000 (shared bathroom) | R3 350 (en-suite) \nPrepare to embark on a journey of physical\, mental\, and spiritual transformation. Led by an expert Instructor\, this workshop is designed to immerse you in the profound essence of these practices\, unlocking the secrets of discipline\, focus\, and resilience. Whether you’re a novice seeking to explore the art for the first time or a seasoned practitioner aiming to deepen your expertise\, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to elevate your practice to new heights. Get ready to challenge your limits\, cultivate inner harmony\, and embrace the path of the martial arts master!”  We will be practicing Tai Chi forms\, Internal Energies supporting Tai Chi\, Qi Gong for health\, Tai Chi Sword and Meditation (Daoist & standing). 
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/tai-chi-workshop-2-day-movement-breathing-and-mental-focus-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T102419
CREATED:20260424T092155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T092258Z
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SUMMARY:Open Weekend – A 2-day supported self retreat
DESCRIPTION:Standard Rate:\nR1 820 (shared bathroom)  R2 240 (en-suite) \n\nGenerous Rate:\nR2 420 (shared bathroom)  R2 760 (en-suite)\n\n\n\n\nOur curated open weekends offer a quieter\, self-directed way to spend time at the centre. These weekends provide space to slow down and rest in silence.  Follow your own rhythm of meditation\, reflection and time outdoors. Open Weekends invite a gentle return to the simple nourishment of unstructured practice.\n\n\n\n\nTo support your self-retreat we have the following optional experiences on offer:\n\nSound healing session with Paul Carlos (sound healing is a wellness practice that uses sound and vibration to support relaxation\, balance and a sense of wellbeing)\nYoga / Chi Kung\nForest Bathing (the act of slowly and mindfully spending time in a forest or natural setting to support wellbeing)\nIntroduction to meditation by Mervyn Croft\, resident teacher\nMeditation (morning\, sunset and evening meditations in the meditation hall)\nSilence is observed from after the evening meditation until after breakfast daily\n3 meals daily (delicious and wholesome lacto-ovo-vegetarian fare)\nMorning tea\nGuided moderate hike and picnic at pristine pools in the Magaliesberg (subject to weather conditions)
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/2625/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260529T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Clay Retreat – A 2-day conversation with the earth
DESCRIPTION:Kate Shand \nStandard Rate:\nR2 430 (shared bathroom) | R2 990 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate:\nR2 990  (shared bathroom) | R3 530 (en-suite) \nThis retreat is an invitation to slow down in a fast world and find your way back – to yourself\, to your hands\, to the present moment. The guide for this journey is clay. \nWe will approach clay not as something to master or dominate\, but as a partner in a gentle conversation. Clay is a wise teacher. It asks for presence\, not perfection. \nWhen we stop trying to control the outcome and simply listen – with our fingers\, our hands\, our whole bodies – the clay begins to speak. It teaches us about yielding and letting go. It responds to pressure. If we resist\, it cracks. But if we soften\, if we go with it\, it supports us. The marks we make become something more than objects; they become a record of our inner state. \nThis is not a skills-based workshop. There will be no instruction on “how to” make a perfect pot. Instead\, we will explore clay with the curiosity of a child – squeezing\, patting\, rolling\, pressing and discovering. We will search the Emoyeni landscape for textures and outlines from nature to impress into the surface. We will ask “what if?” and follow where our hands lead. \nOur time with clay will be woven together with Qigong\, meditation and mindful walks. \nCome and discover what wants to emerge from your hands. Come and enter into a conversation with the earth. \nNo previous clay experience is necessary – only a willingness to slow down\, to play and to listen.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/clay-retreat-a-2-day-conversation-with-the-earth/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T102419
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SUMMARY:A quiet invitation to your self – A 2 - day inner encounter
DESCRIPTION:Etsko Schuitema \nStandard rate: R2 430 (shared bathroom\, R2 890 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R2 990 (shared bathroom)\, R3 530 (en-suite) \nThere are paths that offer answers.\nAnd there are paths that dissolve the need for them. \nEtsko Schuitema offers a way of direct inner encounter—rooted in the Sufi tradition\, yet open to all who are drawn to truth beyond concepts. \nAs a Shaykh in the Darqawi Shadhili Sufi lineage\, Etsko guides seekers through presence\, silence\, and remembrance (dhikr)\, pointing toward: \n\nA natural stilling of the mind\nA softening of the sense of separation\nA direct recognition of unity\n\nHere\, teaching is not primarily conceptual— it is something received in being. \nAlongside his spiritual work\, Etsko is a respected thinker and author\, having written many books exploring the nature of human development\, intent\, and inner transformation. \nHis writings—including works such as The Millennium Discourses\, Intent\, and The Two Sandals—reflect a rare integration of: \n\nSufi insight\nPsychological depth\nLived human experience\n\nThis work may resonate if you feel an affinity with: \n\nNonduality / Advaita Vedanta\nBuddhism\nTaoism\nSufism\nDirect\, experiential spirituality\n\nNo belief system is required. \n 
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/a-quiet-invitation-to-your-self-a-2-day-inner-encounter/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260616T140000
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CREATED:20260414T073404Z
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SUMMARY:Vipassana meditation retreat – 4 days of calmness\, mindfulness and insight
DESCRIPTION:Mervyn Croft \nStandard Rate: \nR4 560 (shared bathroom) | R5 480 (en suite) \nGenerous Rate: \nR5 680 (shared bathroom) | R6 760 (en-suite) \nPensioners and full-time students receive a 30% discount.  In the spirit of generosity Emoyeni is offering reduced rates for guests who would love to attend but are restricted by their finances.  Please contact us to discuss options. \nThis four-day Vipassana or Insight Meditation retreat gives us the opportunity to develop and deepen our practice. Within the framework of silence\, we will be able to explore the three central practices of Buddhist meditation: calming the mind\, training in mindfulness and developing insight through inquiry. We will investigate the question “Who am I” and see how this inquiry provides the key to freeing ourselves from a narrow\, self-centred way of living in the world. \nThere will be an emphasis on practicing within an atmosphere of friendliness\, kindness and acceptance. By bringing a quiet sense of humour and curiosity into all aspects of our meditation we can learn to practice in a relaxed and natural way. There will be evening discussions and time to walk and reflect in nature.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/vipassana-meditation-retreat-4-days-of-calmness-mindfulness-and-insight/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260904T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T102419
CREATED:20260415T103645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T092844Z
UID:2582-1788546600-1788703200@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Finding your inner sacred sound – A 2-day yoga retreat
DESCRIPTION:Paul Carlos \nStandard rate: R2 360 (shared bathroom\, R2 840 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R2 940 (shared bathroom)\, R3 500 (en-suite) \nOur world is filled with sound. From the incessant daily wash of city traffic\, the seemingly ubiquitous din of music\, ambient sound\, also the calm and beautiful sound of birds and the natural world to even the sound of our own heartbeat\, heard at times when we are very quite and still. \nOver this Sacred Spiral Yoga retreat we will be exploring sound and silence as a powerful tool to deepen our personal meditation and spiritual journey. I will include gently refreshing body and breath work\, the use and mechanism of Tibetan Overtone Chanting and Singing Bowl’s\, Mantra and much more. As always on our retreat’s I will present a full Sacred Spiral Sound Journey with deep relaxation to finish. \nThis sacred time at Emoyeni will revitalize and empower our soul\, body and spirit giving us a fresh perspective and energy to move forwards.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/finding-our-own-inner-sacred-sound-a-2-day-yoga-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T102419
CREATED:20260423T081359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T081359Z
UID:2613-1790965800-1791122400@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:The healing power of sound – 2 day vibrational harmony experience
DESCRIPTION:Wendy Toner \nStandard Rate: \nR2 560 (shared bathroom) | R3 040 (en suite) \nGenerous Rate: \nR3 140 (shared bathroom) | R3 700 (en-suite) \nThree benefits\n1. Sound provides powerful frequencies which can enable the manifestation of personal intentions.\n2. Sounds nurture an inner environment of peace and transformation.\n3. Sounds relieve physical pain and energetic blockages and provide stress release at the deepest levels. \nInstruments used.\nTibetan and Crystal bowls.\nGongs.\nMonochord.\nDrum.\nKoshi bells.\nOcean drum.\nHang drum. \nWho would Benefit\n1. Anyone wanting to destress \, find peace within.\n2. Those dealing with difficult health conditions especially pain and life threatening illnesses.\n3. Those with unresolved grief.\n4. Anyone wishing to learn how to use their own Tibetan bowl and voice to bring tranquility and meditation into their everyday life.\n5. Those wishing to raise their vibrational frequency \nWhat is included \n\nSimple accommodation\n3 lacto ovo vegetarian meals daily\n3 healing Sound Baths\nA chance to learn how to use Himalayan bowls\nHow to sing and chant mantras\nA tea meditation and Chi gong are also available to enhance mindfulness and physical wellbeing.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/the-healing-power-of-sound-2-day-vibrational-harmony-experience/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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