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Ayurveda for beginners

by Tracy Kelly
Trying to explain Ayurveda in a short blog is almost impossible, but I’ll give it my best shot. We go into more detail on our upcoming retreat in South Africa next month. Ayurveda Adventure Retreat You may have heard of traditional Chinese medicine, things like acupuncture and chi. This tradition has made its way into Western culture more than Ayurveda, which is essentially the Indian system. Ayurveda is also referred to as a sister science to yoga as they come from the same tradition. It all affects the elements, because everything is made up of the elements. The elements being: […]

4 Reasons Why a Yoga Retreat is better than Yoga in a Studio

Yoga is popular is because of the many physical and psychological benefits it brings to the individual. The different yoga poses (asanas) have been found to help relieve stress, improve your posture, strengthen your muscles, and increase your body’s flexibility. Although you can enjoy these benefits in a yoga studio, nothing compares to going on an authentic yoga retreat. Here, are some reason why should consider a yoga retreat A yoga retreat gives you the chance to escape. Embarking on a yoga retreat takes you away from the daily grind, and transports you to a place where you can relax […]

Yoga, Hike and Meditate in the Majestic Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa this September 2017

Champagne Sports Resort Wellness and Detox Retreat . Looking for that africa yoga safari with a difference… well imagine restorative yoga at the foot of the majestic Drakensberg mountain range with nutritious meals and rejuvenating hikes up into the mountains.  Take invigorating hikes up into the mountains. All while staying at the most beautiful and comfortable hotel in the Drakesnberg chosen for the sole purpose of replenishing your body, mind and spirit. We will be waiting for you from 28 September – 2 October 2017 – 4 nights and 5 days Join Kerry- Lee Jenson (Experienced Yoga Teacher and Life Coach) for […]

Yoga and Mother Nature

Yoga is an ancient Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline that includes meditation, breath control and specific body postures, and is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Yoga teaches you how to harmonize the body with both the mind and your breathing techniques by means of a series of body positions called asanas, and by meditation. The origins of Yoga probably date back some 6,000 years, but the discipline was not introduced into the West until the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. It has only become really popular as a system of physical exercise since the 1980’s.  This popularity followed […]

Upcoming yoga retreats 2017

Elephant Whisperer Wilderness Retreat – Zululand, KZN, South Africa LOCATION: Thula Thula Game Reserve, Zululand, South Africa DATES: 3 – 7 July 2017   Join us for 5 glorious days in South Africa on safari to see elephant up close and personal while enjoying gourmet cuisine, 2 yoga classes, a game drive and a bush walk everyday and of course some well deserved rest and relaxation. Price: US$1950 per person sharing Discover your Inner yogi – Yoga safari – Phinda, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa Join our exclusive 5 day Yoga Safari on a magical experience among the coastal forests […]

African Elephant Whisperer Yoga Safari 2017

7 days of luxury in a tented camp Thula Thula, Zululand South African experience Rediscover nature in style at the renown 4 star THULA THULA LUXURY TENTED CAMP situated in the oldest private game reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal. The Zululand African bushveld is an ideal place o reconnect with nature and wildlife, and most importantly with oneself. Yoga is a fast track to access this space, wherever you are. This winter safari offers an opportunity to reawaken your soul for as little as $3500 pps This retreat is an African safari experience that needs to be experienced at least […]

Video on Vinyasa for Inspired Awakening

by Sean Drayton
Vinyasa for Inspired Awakening This yoga workshop with Hala Khouri will include introspective exercises, meditation, and a brief discussion followed by a creative Vinyasa flow asana practice that includes music, dance, and spontaneous movement. Self-knowledge leads to compassion, which is the root of transformation and authentic living. True freedom is the freedom to love and be loved, to be spontaneous, generous, and inspired. When we release the negative thought patterns and behaviors that prevent us from embodying joy and fully loving ourselves, a wellspring of energy becomes available to us for healing, growth, and transformation both personally and globally. Yoga […]