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SUMMARY:Soulful Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:Held in the quiet village of McGregor\, this immersive retreat invites a return to rhythm through movement\, nourishment\, and conscious rest. Created by Balu Nivison and Claudia Batschari\, Soulful Rhythms is a space where joy and self-discovery meet\, offering a gentle yet powerful reset for body and mind. \nEach day unfolds through a balance of guided practice and open time. Mornings are devoted to movement\, breath\, and inner exploration. Through dance\, yoga\, meditation\, and process work\, participants are supported to reconnect with themselves in a way that feels both grounding and expansive. \nAyurveda weaves softly through the experience\, most notably through the food. Meals are warm\, seasonal\, and deeply nourishing\, designed to support digestion\, balance\, and overall wellbeing. From spiced breakfasts to hearty lunches and light evening meals\, the rhythm of the day is held with care. \nAfternoons are intentionally spacious. Time opens for rest\, optional practices\, treatments\, or simply being in nature. Evenings draw the group back together through restorative practices\, sound\, or quiet reflection.\nThis is a retreat that holds both depth and lightness. A space to move\, to feel\, to reconnect and to return home with greater clarity\, vitality\, and ease. \nDetails\nDates: 7–11 April 2026\nLocation: McGregor\, Western Cape\nCapacity: Limited to 15 participants \nInvestment\nRetreat fee: R7\,200 per person (limit to 2 spots) \nIncludes:\nAll workshops and movement sessions\nAll meals (Ayurvedic breakfasts\, lunches and dinners throughout the retreat) \nExcludes:\nAccommodation (options available nearby and organisers can assist)\nOptional extras such as treatments and additional sessions \nContact information\nContact: 082 459 5348\nEmail: claudia@claudiabatschari.com\nWebsite: www.claudiabatschari.com\nInstagram: @ayurveda_with_claudiabatschari
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/soulful-rhythms/
LOCATION:Chalcedony Guest House\, 23 Darling St\, McGregor\, Western Cape\, 6708\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Clay
DESCRIPTION:Held within the peaceful surrounds of Cape Town Centre for Unity\, this intimate experience invites a return to the quiet intelligence of the hands. \nGuided by ceramicist and facilitator Riana Alet\, the afternoon unfolds gently\, offering space to reconnect with an innate sense of creativity through the grounding medium of clay. Using wild terracotta sourced from the Knysna forest\, participants are introduced to three foundational hand building techniques\, shaping a vessel that emerges as much from feeling as from form. \nThe experience weaves together meditation\, visualisation and moments of quiet nature immersion\, creating a rhythm that supports both expression and reflection. There is no rush here. Each movement is an invitation to slow down\, to listen\, and to create from a place that feels honest and unforced. \nAs the session softens\, the gathering continues into the temple gardens with a shared meal\, offering time to connect\, integrate and simply be in each other’s company. \nThis is a space for those drawn to creativity as a practice of presence. A gentle return to the hands\, the earth and the quiet unfolding of something within. \nThis workshop is for you if you feel drawn to: \n\nA pause from the pace of daily life\, to settle into stillness through creative expression\nWorking with clay as a grounding\, tactile practice\nLearning the foundations of hand building to continue exploring in your own time\nUnderstanding how to connect with your own innate creativity through simple\, accessible techniques\nExploring breathwork\, mindfulness and meditation as pathways into creative flow\nBeing part of a supportive and open creative community\n\nThe experience includes: \n\nAll tools and materials\, with firing of your finished clay piece\nA guided demonstration of three hand building techniques\nMeditation\, visualisation and a contemplative nature walk\nA shared\, bring and share lunch in the gardens\n\nBeginners are warmly welcomed. Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate.
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/the-spirit-of-clay/
LOCATION:The Sufi Temple\, Cape Town Centre for Unity\, Cape Town Sufi Temple\, 183 Campground Road\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7700\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Healing in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Your gut and hormones are in constant conversation. The question is\, are you listening? \nJoin Stronger Together Cape Town for a morning designed to help you better understand your body and feel stronger from the inside out. \nTogether with Dr Leah Murray\, you’ll explore the connection between gut health and hormonal balance\, uncovering what may be shaping your energy\, mood\, and overall wellbeing. There will be space for a live Q&A\, offering the opportunity to ask questions and deepen your understanding. \nThe morning also includes an invigorating strength session with Diane Schallert\, supporting resilience\, vitality\, and confidence in your body. \nExpect a welcoming space\, nourishing gut-friendly refreshments\, and a thoughtful blend of science\, movement\, and practical insight.
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/healing-in-motion/
LOCATION:Stronger Together Cape Town\, 35 Sussex St\, Woodstock\, Western Cape\, 7925
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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SUMMARY:Zen in the Wild | Yoga Safari Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Greater Kruger\, South Africa \nThere is a quiet kind of return that happens in the presence of the wild. \nThis four night yoga safari retreat unfolds at Sashwa River of Stars\, set above the flowing Olifants River in the vast landscape of the Greater Kruger. Here\, elephants gather at the water’s edge\, birds move through the trees and the rhythm of nature becomes something you begin to feel within yourself. \nThis is an invitation into stillness\, wildness and wonder. \nDays begin early\, with guided walks or game drives as the bush awakens. Movement follows\, with grounding Vinyasa practices that reconnect body and breath. Afternoons soften into Yin\, with space to rest\, swim\, reflect or simply watch life unfold. Evenings return to the wild\, with sunset drives and dinners beneath expansive African skies\, accompanied by the distant sounds of hippos and lions. \nYoga is guided by Kristi Tate and Joëlle Sleebos\, offering two complementary teaching styles. All levels are welcome\, with practices designed to support both beginners and experienced practitioners. \nMeals are seasonal\, plant based and thoughtfully prepared to nourish and restore\, with wine and local beer included. \nRooted in a deep respect for the land and its wildlife\, this experience invites a slower way of being. One that listens\, observes and reconnects. \nHere\, nature leads. \nWhat is included \n\n4 nights accommodation at Sashwa River of Stars\nTwo daily yoga sessions (Vinyasa and Yin)\nTwo daily game drives or guided walks\nThree nourishing meals per day plus beverages\nAccess to wellness facilities\, creative spaces and wildlife viewing areas\nBirding and stargazing experiences\nWiFi in designated areas  \n\nOptional extras \n\nMassage and holistic treatments\nPrivate experiences such as sound safari or star bath\nAirport transfers
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/zen-in-the-wild-yoga-safari-retreat/
LOCATION:Sashwa\, Hoedspruit\, Limpopo\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
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SUMMARY:Gratitude Journey
DESCRIPTION:Horse Medicine meets Movement Medicine & Dance \nThere is a different kind of learning that happens when we slow down enough to listen. \nThis immersion brings together Equine Assisted Therapy\, natural mindfulness and Movement Medicine-inspired dance\, guided by a generous herd and experienced facilitators who prioritise safety\, consent and ethical care. \nRather than striving for growth as an outcome\, this space invites something more subtle. A return to presence. A softening into awareness. A willingness to meet each moment as it is. \nWhat to expect \nThe day unfolds at a spacious and grounded pace\, allowing time for integration and embodied experience. \nYou’ll be guided through: \n\nGentle\, trauma-informed interactions with horses\nMovement Medicine-inspired practices for authentic expression\nMindfulness and non-verbal awareness exercises\nReflective moments to anchor insight into daily life\nA supportive\, small-group environment\n\nThis is a space where listening becomes the practice. To the body. To the land. To the quiet intelligence of the herd. \nThe heart of the experience \nThe journey is inspired by the 21 Gratitudes from Movement Medicine\, reimagined through equine work and experiential learning. \nEach element becomes a living inquiry. From grounding and presence\, to courage\, compassion and connection. These are not ideas to understand\, but qualities to embody and return to in everyday life. \nWho this is for \nThis experience may resonate with: \n\nThose drawn to mindfulness\, nature and embodied practice\nIndividuals seeking a deeper\, slower connection to themselves\nHorse lovers and those curious about equine-assisted work\nAnyone wanting to cultivate presence\, resilience and awareness in a practical way\n\nNo prior experience is needed. \nWhat’s included \n\nFacilitated equine experiences\nMovement Medicine-inspired sessions\nMindfulness practices and guided reflection\nA small\, intentionally held group\nPractical tools for integration beyond the day\n\nFacilitators \nCornelia Scholtz\n Cornelia works with Equine Assisted Experiential Learning and holistic approaches to support awareness\, resilience and healing. Her work integrates CBT\, mindfulness\, somatic practices and gentle presence to deepen connection between human and horse. \nAnja Bock\n Anja is a Movement Medicine teacher and facilitator who brings together dance\, healing arts and a deep reverence for the Earth. Her work is grounded\, heart-led and rooted in connection across people\, land and life. \nThe setting \nThe farm offers an off-grid experience where both horses and humans live closely with natural cycles. \nAcross 150 hectares of wild space\, horses move freely through riverine landscapes\, thicket and open veld\, held within an environment that prioritises their wellbeing\, autonomy and natural rhythms. \nPractical notes \n\nSecure parking available\nAccess via dirt roads (vehicles with some clearance recommended)\nSmall group size (limited to 6 participants)\n\n 
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LOCATION:Mossel Bay\, Garden Route\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Eat to Thrive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Set within the expansive wilderness of the Greater Kruger\, Sashwa River of Stars offers a rare kind of stillness. Wide open skies\, flowing riverbeds\, and a deep sense of quiet create the perfect environment to reconnect with the body and the natural rhythms that sustain it. \nThe Eat to Thrive Retreat is a four-night\, immersive experience designed for those who want to rediscover their relationship with food in a way that feels intuitive\, grounded\, and sustainable. Guided by plant-based chef and food designer Arabella Parkinson\, the retreat brings together nourishment\, education\, and lived experience. \nEach day follows a gentle rhythm. Mornings begin with stillness and time in nature\, creating space to tune into the body. Midday invites learning and integration\, exploring the connection between the gut\, nervous system\, and overall wellbeing. Afternoons are hands-on\, where participants cook\, create\, and engage directly with food in a way that builds both skill and confidence. Evenings soften into shared meals\, connection\, and rest. \nArabella’s approach is rooted in simplicity. Drawing on nutrition\, sustainability science\, and Ayurvedic principles\, she works with plant-based ingredients to support digestion\, regulate the nervous system\, and bring ease back into the way we eat. This is not about rigid rules or perfection\, but about understanding how food can support both body and mind in a practical\, lasting way. \nParticipants leave with practical cooking skills\, a deeper understanding of how the body responds to food\, and a renewed sense of joy and confidence in the kitchen and beyond.
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/eat-to-thrive-retreat/
LOCATION:Sashwa\, Hoedspruit\, Limpopo\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Remembering Softness
DESCRIPTION:A 3-Day Ayurvedic Retreat for Women \nThis three-day retreat is an invitation to step out of the constant doing of daily life and into a slower\, more receptive way of being. Held within the quiet beauty of Bodhi Khaya\, Remembering Softness offers a space for women to reconnect with themselves\, with nature and with one another. \nGuided by Claudia Batschari and Tharien Pieterse\, the experience draws on the wisdom of Ayurveda\, gentle movement\, breath and time in nature. The retreat follows the rhythm of the new moon\, creating a natural container for reflection\, restoration and emotional integration. \nDays unfold slowly. Mornings begin with yoga and meditation\, followed by nourishing Ayurvedic meals and time immersed in the surrounding landscape. Afternoons invite deeper exploration through guided sessions\, creative practices and shared space in circle. There is also space for stillness\, for silence\, and for simply being. \nSet within the Wild Pod at Bodhi Khaya\, participants are held by the elements. Forest\, water and open sky become part of the experience\, supporting a return to the body’s natural rhythm and a deeper sense of belonging. \nThis is a retreat for women at all stages of life. A space to soften\, to listen\, and to remember what it feels like to be supported\, both by community and by the land itself. \nIncludes: \n\nAccommodation for 3 nights\nAll meals (Ayurvedic breakfasts\, lunches\, dinners and snacks)\nDaily yoga\, meditation and breathwork\nSauna sessions\nGroup processes and guided experiences\nPre and post retreat support
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/remembering-softness/
LOCATION:Bodhi Khaya\, Grootbos Road\, Stanford\, Western Cape\, 7220\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Rest. Digest. Restore.
DESCRIPTION:Join ‘The Yoga Kitchen’ for a four-night retreat in the mountains of Swellendam\, held at Somerset Gift Getaway Farm from 14–18 September 2026. \nThis is a space to step away from the pace of daily life and return to a more natural rhythm. Through gentle movement\, nourishing meals and practical tools\, the retreat supports gut health\, nervous system regulation and emotional processing in a way that feels both accessible and deeply restorative. \nDays unfold slowly. Forest walks\, waterfall swims\, and quiet time in nature create space to reset. Mornings are soft and unhurried\, while evenings invite connection\, rest\, and soaking under the stars. \nGuided by Marlien Wright\, the experience brings together embodiment\, nutrition\, and grounded insight\, offering simple practices that can be carried into everyday life. \nContact details \n Contact: 076 508 7188\n Email: info@marlienwright.com  \nSomerset Gift | Getaway Farm \n 
URL:https://serenescene.co/event/rest-digest-restore/
LOCATION:Somerset Gift Farm\, Somerset Gift Getaway Farm\, Sparreboch Road\, Swellendam\, Western Cape\, 6740\, South Africa
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