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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T080054Z
CREATED:20260728T071119Z
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UID:2649-1792778400-1792936800@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Navigating change – 2 days of guided reflection supported with meditation & gentle yoga
DESCRIPTION:Brian Moodie & Paul Carlos \nStandard rate: R2360 Shared ablutions | R2990 en-suite \nMany people reach moments in life where they feel stuck\, uncertain\, or pulled in different directions. When facing important decisions or periods of change\, the voices in our minds can become confusing\, one voice urging caution\, another questioning our ability\, and yet another inviting us to explore possibilities we have not yet considered. \nThis retreat offers a supportive and reflective space for anyone who feels unclear about their next steps\, whether in their personal life\, career\, or broader sense of purpose. Drawing on the facilitated approach\, the experience combines guided reflection\, conversation\, and practical exercises to help participants explore how they respond to uncertainty and change.  \nThe retreat is woven together with meditation and gentle yoga practice (no experience required – beginners welcome). \nBy the end of the retreat\, participants will develop greater clarity\, reconnect with their inner resources\, and design simple practices to help them move forward with more confidence\, resilience\, and authenticity.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/capacity-resilience-to-navigating-through-change-2-days-of-yoga-and-self-reflection/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T064411Z
CREATED:20260511T073314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T064411Z
UID:2656-1793383200-1793541600@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Writing with presence - A 2-day retreat
DESCRIPTION:Moyra Keane & Laura Dison \nStandard rate: R2 510 (shared bathroom\, R2 990 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R3 090 (shared bathroom)\, R3 650 (en-suite) \nThis retreat is for friends\, colleagues\, writers\, non-writers who would like to explore their writing ideas\, writing projects and their creativity in a supportive and quiet space. \nWe offer a gentle approach to writing\, whether you want to explore writing your story\, or work on a specific writing project or research article. \nAs writing draws on creativity and authenticity\, we will focus on play\, becoming energized\, overcoming writer’s block\, finding our voice\, and gaining insight into what we want to say. \nWe explore how mindfulness contributes to developing as a writer and enjoying the writing process. \nWe will present opportunities to clarify what we want to write\, as well as key strategies and advice from established writers. There will be significant time set aside for actual writing – and reflecting. \nThe mindfulness approach will include offerings of Tai Chi and meditation (optional).
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/writing-with-presence-a-2-day-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T080421Z
CREATED:20260511T080400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T080421Z
UID:2665-1793989800-1794146400@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Quiet mountain – A 2-day silent meditation retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mervyn Croft \nStandard rate: R2 360 (shared bathroom\, R2 840 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R2 940 (shared bathroom)\, R3 500 (en-suite) \nMeditating with calmness and clarity \nThis 2-day silent retreat will provide an opportunity to explore two aspects of Buddhist meditation practice – the gradual development of calmness and peacefulness in our mind; and the practice of awareness\, to live with more clarity and more centeredness in the present moment. This foundation of calmness helps us to meet our confused thoughts and emotions with more acceptance and kindness and\, leads to a deeper understanding of the nature of our minds. The retreat will create a gentle and relaxed space in which to explore the benefits of spending time quietly with ourselves\, to allow the qualities of calmness and clarity to develop in a natural way and to enjoy the nurturing effect of being silent in a beautiful mountain environment.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/quiet-mountain-a-2-day-silent-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261113T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T081532Z
CREATED:20260622T075735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T081532Z
UID:2747-1794594600-1794751200@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Resting into stillness - A 2-day supported self retreat
DESCRIPTION:Standard rate full board: R1 180pppn (shared bathroom) R1420pppn (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate full board: R1470pppn (shared bathroom)\, R1750pppn (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\n\nTo support your self-retreat we have the following optional experiences on offer:\n\n\n\nMeditation (morning\, noon\, sunset and evening 1/2 hour meditation sessions in the meditation hall)\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\nSilence is observed from after the evening meditation until after breakfast daily\nEasy Access to self guided MCSA hikes to pristine pools in the Magaliesberg
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/open-weekend-a-2-day-supported-self-retreat-3/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T093914Z
CREATED:20260513T092214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T093914Z
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SUMMARY:Work retreat - A weekend working outdoors in community
DESCRIPTION:Rate:  R500 optional donation \nWe continue our flight against invasive plants and tackle some deep cleaning projects. \nHelp us cultivate this sacred space for visitors to Emoyeni.  Make new friends\, enjoy some great vegetarian food\, mindful work outdoors\, meditation and warm community. \n  \n 
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/work-retreat-a-weekend-working-outdoors-in-community/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T084715Z
CREATED:20260915T081306Z
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UID:2792-1795804200-1795960800@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Healing our inner child – 2 days of softening
DESCRIPTION:Richard-John Chipendall \nStandard rate: R2 510 (shared bathroom\, R2 990 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R3 090 (shared bathroom)\, R3 650 (en-suite) \nIn this retreat\, we will strengthen our ability to use the powerful energy of mindful awareness and self-compassion to heal wounded parts of ourselves\, especially the “inner child.” We all carry younger versions of ourselves\, the “little me” who experienced times of fear\, loneliness\, shame\, abandonment\, and unmet needs. These painful emotional traces persist into adulthood\, shaping our emotions\, reactions\, behaviours\, and relationships with ourselves and others. \nHealing these wounds begins when we turn toward our distress – the roots of suffering – with compassionate awareness that enables us to look deeply and understand the trauma we carry. And with this insight we can begin to heal ourselves by softening the anger\, fear and resentment we carry. Not only do we heal ourselves but also our ancestors and future generations from whom we are not separate.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/healing-our-inner-child-2-days-of-softening/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261204T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T085053Z
CREATED:20260612T063244Z
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UID:2722-1796409000-1796565600@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Flavourful – A 2-day mindful cooking retreat
DESCRIPTION:Anton Burghoff \nStandard rate: R2 610 (shared bathroom\, R3 090 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R3 190 (shared bathroom)\, R3 750 (en-suite) \nAnton has a wealth of magical cooking experience and skillful living to share with us. \nWe will gather to explore summer-inspired recipes with the abundance of fruit and vegetables at their peak flavour and nutritional value.  Summer is energetic\, colourful and filled with abundance. A summer cooking retreat at Emoyeni offers not only culinary education but also an opportunity to practice meditation\, unwind\, connect with nature and appreciate the flavours of the season. \nJoin us for what promises to be a truly wonderful \, interactive retreat.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/flavourful-a-2-day-mindful-cooking-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261213T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T093339Z
CREATED:20261012T093217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T093339Z
UID:2945-1797013800-1797170400@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Reflections in a dew drop  – A 2-day silent meditation retreat
DESCRIPTION:Brian Moodie \nStandard rate: R2 360 (shared bathroom\, R2 840 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R2 940 (shared bathroom)\, R3 500 (en-suite) \nA silent meditation retreat exploring stillness\, acceptance and “doing nothing” – A time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and enter into silence\, stillness and reflection. \nThe retreat will include scheduled periods of meditation woven together with inspirational reflections and readings from Zen teachers Shunryu Suzuki and Barry Magid\, non-dual teacher Adyashanti\, and psychologist and writer Tara Brach. \nThere will also be opportunities for walking\, rest\, quiet reflection and simply being present to the beauty and spaciousness of the natural surroundings.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/reflections-in-a-dew-drop-a-2-day-silent-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261216T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261220T140000
DTSTAMP:20261008T074334Z
CREATED:20260922T062809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T074334Z
UID:2848-1797445800-1797775200@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Resting into stillness – A flexible 2 to 4 day supported self retreat
DESCRIPTION:Stay for 2 to 4 nights over the long weekend. \nStandard rate full board: R1 180pppn (shared bathroom) R1420pppn (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate full board: R1470pppn (shared bathroom)\, R1750pppn (en-suite) \nOur “Resting into stillness” 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. This is an invitation to gently return to the simple nourishment of unstructured practice. \n\nTo support your self-retreat we have the following optional experiences on offer:\n\nMeditation (morning\, noon and evening 1/2 hour meditation sessions in the meditation hall)\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\nSilence is observed from after the evening meditation until after breakfast daily\nEasy Access to self guided MCSA hikes to pristine pools in the Magaliesberg
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/resting-into-stillness-a-2-to-4-day-supported-self-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261229T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T065559Z
CREATED:20260613T065449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T065559Z
UID:2726-1798569000-1798984800@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:New year retreat – A 5-day meditation retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mervyn Croft \nStandard rate: R5 900 (shared bathroom\, R7 100 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R7 350 (shared bathroom)\, R8 750 (en-suite) \nAs one year closes and another unfolds\, join us for a retreat dedicated not to resolutions or rigid goals\, but to presence\, possibility and trust in what is emerging. \nThe New Year is a powerful symbol of impermanence\, of the cycles in nature and in our own lives. It is a time to reflect on the past\, to open to the present and to question what it is that we are doing with our lives? \nThis 5-day meditation retreat will mostly be in silence\, giving us the opportunity to deepen our understanding of impermanence and explore how it shows up in every aspect of our lives – our health\, our work\, our relationships. Each day will include guided meditation\, gentle movement\, walks in nature\, reflective conversations and spaciousness for rest\, creativity and contemplation.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/new-year-retreat-a-5-day-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270117T140000
DTSTAMP:20261015T072121Z
CREATED:20261015T070911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T072121Z
UID:2965-1800037800-1800194400@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Finding Meaning and Purpose – A 2-day retreat
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Jamyang Gonpo \nStandard rate: R2 510 (shared bathroom\, R2 990 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R3 090 (shared bathroom)\, R3 650 (en-suite) \nWe all wish to have happiness and avoid the uncomfortable feelings that seem to dominate our daily life: feelings of dissatisfaction\, unease\, anxiety that keep us awake at night\, our agitation with loved ones and anger towards others. It is times like these that create uncertainty and a feeling of helplessness; we want to be happy\, contented and have a sense of peace in our hearts. Khenpo Jamyang Gonpo will gently guide participants to a deeper understanding of how these emotions arise and how we can find a sense of meaning and purpose in whatever circumstances we find ourselves.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/finding-meaning-and-purpose-a-2-day-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270129T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270131T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T110128Z
CREATED:20261009T071425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T110128Z
UID:2924-1801247400-1801404000@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Reading and reflection  – A 2 day gift to yourself
DESCRIPTION:Ana Maria Panait \nStandard rate full board: R1 180pppn (shared bathroom) R1420pppn (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate full board: R1470pppn (shared bathroom)\, R1750pppn (en-suite) \nThis is a retreat to allow you space to think and read. Life gets in the way of allowing you quiet time to finish and reflect upon that book that you have been reading for the past 3 months. This is a space of silence and reflection created on purpose to allow you the time to sit down\, come back to yourself\, journal\, reflect\, read. Bring your own books or pluck one from the center’s library\, sit down with a cup of tea and a rusk\, and finish that book. Quiet reading and thinking time with no distractions\, the ultimate luxury in our busy lives. \nAna Maria’s Silent Book Club (SBC) has been a place of dialogue and discovery for Joburg bookworms ever since it started 9 years ago.  It is the no pressure Book Club\, where people read their own book in the company of other book lovers. In 2025 it was recognized by the global SBC organization as top 10 largest and top 10 oldest\, the only one in the Southern Hemisphere to receive this accolade. \nTo support your retreat we have the following optional experiences on offer:\n\nMeditation (morning\, noon and evening meditations in the meditation hall)\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)\nMorning Chi Kung\nForest Bathing (the act of slowly and mindfully spending time in a forest or natural setting to support wellbeing)\nA 45 minute nature walk\n\n 
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/reading-and-reflection-a-2-day-gift-to-yourself/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270205T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20270207T140000
DTSTAMP:20261015T073832Z
CREATED:20261015T073706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T073832Z
UID:2973-1801852200-1802008800@emoyeni.org.za
SUMMARY:Two paths to awakening - the universal wisdom of Buddha and the Christ
DESCRIPTION:Father Kumeran \nStandard rate: R2 510 (shared bathroom\, R2 990 (en-suite) \nGenerous Rate: R3 090 (shared bathroom)\, R3 650 (en-suite) \nJoin Fr. Kumeran for a contemplative exploration of the Buddha and the Christ and the universal wisdom found within their stories and teachings. \nDrawing on Buddhist\, Christian and Hindu traditions – Fr. Kumeran will explore the possibility of awakening to the One Divine Reality expressed through many names and forms. \nThe retreat will combine teaching sessions with periods of meditation\, contemplation and silence\, inviting us to discover the deeper unity that lies at the heart of these diverse spiritual paths.
URL:https://emoyeni.org.za/retreat/two-paths-to-awakening-the-universal-wisdom-of-buddha-and-the-christ/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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