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Find Your Way Back To Nature For Self-Healing: Breath Work, Forest Bathing, Energy Healing And Mbira Music
Teacher: Bernard Chatikobo and Chris RookeCost: 2 days accommodation + R350 surchargeDates:
Escape to the tranquil and nurturing environment of the BRC for a transformative and personal healing experience with Reiki Master, Bernard Chatikobo and explore the benefits of water, food, exercise and breath in talks infused with the live mbira music. This unique two-day healing retreat is tailored for individuals to take away seven daily breathing exercises, conscious basking in the ambience of forests as tools for self-healing and a one-on-one energy healing session for improved relaxation and well-being. Fill your 'spritual cup' by creating 'spirit cards' to capture the mood and essence of each day. Chris Rooke will be offering qigong daily. Make every step count when you greet the sunrise and find inner serenity to feel "I AM."View teacher detailsBernard Chatikobo is a Reiki Master and the founder of "Back2NatureSA". He is devoted to guiding transformative healing journeys, specialising in soul-healing walks, energy healing, and harmonising the core of mind, body and spirit. A voice for nature and a part-time ranger in the Hawaan Forest in Durban, he takes people on guided walks, introducing 'forest bathing' and traditional mbira music for healing and harmony. His passion is trees and birds and encouraging one to immerse oneself in nature to find inner serenity and well-being.Chris Rooke began his journey into complementary health in London in the 1980's studying Zen Shiatsu, Macrobiotics, Taichi and Qigong. In 1992 he emigrated to South Africa and presently practises Iridology and the Trauma Release Process. He also teaches a number of qigong forms in the Upper Highway area such as White Crane, Zhan Zhaung, Chi Lel and Five Yin Organ qigong.
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Self Retreating Mid Week
Teacher: Krishia Schilz and William (Shogan)Cost: Number of days' accommodation
15% discount offered on March mid-week bookingsDates:
Find meaningful solitude on a Self-Retreat. One can do as much (or as little) reading, walking, meditation or resting as one chooses. Enjoy walks and bird watching in 300 acres of beautiful rolling hills and indigenous forests. Savour our delicious vegetarian food prepared with love by our wonderful cooks; or browse our well-stocked library. Visit the stupa and the raked Zen sand gardens and walk the labyrinth. Massage treatments, guided walks, qigong and meditation are offered by resident staff, Krishia and William mid week. Self-Retreats are an ideal opportunity to be in a gentle, sympathetic space where one can be still and get in touch with oneself.View teacher detailsKrishia Schilz is a qualified Bereavement Counsellor specialising in Grief and Loss, as well as Trauma Containment. Her spiritual path led her to Yoga in which she is certified in various styles. Krishia completed her training in the beautiful Bali, before locating to Thailand in order to teach. Her practice includes: yoga , pranayama (breath work), meditation, Yoga Philosophy and healing massage treatments.William (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.