Detailed List of Retreats

Events for the week :

16 November 2020 - 22 November 2020
Monday 16 November	The Courage To Be With What Is? The practice of Buddhist Psychotherapy Teacher: Jason Ross Cost: 3 days' accommodation +R200 surcharge Dates: After gaining some insight into the true nature of our problems, we are often left with the sense of “What can I do about it?” Buddhist Psychology encourages that it is through the ability to “be with what is” that true solace lies. As a follow-up from the weekend theory, meditation and discussions, Jason invites you to embark on a more in-depth therapy process of intensive sitting, writing and therapeutic conversations. This will include a move from a foundation of Vipassana practice to an exploration of Korean Zen methods. View teacher details Hide teacher details Jason Ross is a psychologist practising in KwaZulu Natal. He specialises in relationships, sexual health and addiction. His interest in Buddhism, however, preceded his career in psychology when Rob Nairn first introduced him to the relationship between Buddhism and psychology in 1997. He fondly recalls his first retreat with Louis van Loon 20 years ago. He was trained in Discursive Psychology and, therefore, has an interest in how we construct our realities through language. He is particularly interested in a language-based approach to mindfulness. He does not believe in reducing people's experiences to diagnostic labels and is very interested in finding more empowering ways for us to describe and understand our problems. He believes that we cannot live effectively without a sense of purpose and, along with his life partner, he has founded the secular Buddhist retreat centre, The Centre For Purposeful Living, in La Mercy. Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.
Tuesday 17 November	The Courage To Be With What Is? The practice of Buddhist Psychotherapy Teacher: Jason Ross Cost: 3 days' accommodation +R200 surcharge Dates: After gaining some insight into the true nature of our problems, we are often left with the sense of “What can I do about it?” Buddhist Psychology encourages that it is through the ability to “be with what is” that true solace lies. As a follow-up from the weekend theory, meditation and discussions, Jason invites you to embark on a more in-depth therapy process of intensive sitting, writing and therapeutic conversations. This will include a move from a foundation of Vipassana practice to an exploration of Korean Zen methods. View teacher details Hide teacher details Jason Ross is a psychologist practising in KwaZulu Natal. He specialises in relationships, sexual health and addiction. His interest in Buddhism, however, preceded his career in psychology when Rob Nairn first introduced him to the relationship between Buddhism and psychology in 1997. He fondly recalls his first retreat with Louis van Loon 20 years ago. He was trained in Discursive Psychology and, therefore, has an interest in how we construct our realities through language. He is particularly interested in a language-based approach to mindfulness. He does not believe in reducing people's experiences to diagnostic labels and is very interested in finding more empowering ways for us to describe and understand our problems. He believes that we cannot live effectively without a sense of purpose and, along with his life partner, he has founded the secular Buddhist retreat centre, The Centre For Purposeful Living, in La Mercy. Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.
Wednesday 18 November	The Courage To Be With What Is? The practice of Buddhist Psychotherapy Teacher: Jason Ross Cost: 3 days' accommodation +R200 surcharge Dates: After gaining some insight into the true nature of our problems, we are often left with the sense of “What can I do about it?” Buddhist Psychology encourages that it is through the ability to “be with what is” that true solace lies. As a follow-up from the weekend theory, meditation and discussions, Jason invites you to embark on a more in-depth therapy process of intensive sitting, writing and therapeutic conversations. This will include a move from a foundation of Vipassana practice to an exploration of Korean Zen methods. View teacher details Hide teacher details Jason Ross is a psychologist practising in KwaZulu Natal. He specialises in relationships, sexual health and addiction. His interest in Buddhism, however, preceded his career in psychology when Rob Nairn first introduced him to the relationship between Buddhism and psychology in 1997. He fondly recalls his first retreat with Louis van Loon 20 years ago. He was trained in Discursive Psychology and, therefore, has an interest in how we construct our realities through language. He is particularly interested in a language-based approach to mindfulness. He does not believe in reducing people's experiences to diagnostic labels and is very interested in finding more empowering ways for us to describe and understand our problems. He believes that we cannot live effectively without a sense of purpose and, along with his life partner, he has founded the secular Buddhist retreat centre, The Centre For Purposeful Living, in La Mercy. Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.
Thursday 19 November	Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.
Friday 20 November	Release, Relax And Restore - With Yoga Teacher: Margot McMaster Cost: 2 day's accommodation + R150 surcharge Dates: Given the current stresses and strains, we will turn to the ancient practice of yoga and use this as a base to journey through our subtle chakra system in the search for release, reassurance and vitality. Using yin yoga, kundalini yoga, trauma release and vinyasa flow, we will slowly unlock, unblock, re-energise and re-connect to each one of these energy centres in our body. The retreat will begin with a Chakra Check^TM so you can discover where you are currently blocked, locked or limited and you will learn techniques to help you shift back to strength, vitality and serenity. We will work in sequence to unlock and expand and we will explore postures with a focus on the vegus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system to assist and support us from the inside-out in these trying times. This retreat is centred around releasing, relaxing and restoring our bodies, our minds and our energy, and is suitable for everyone. Please bring a mat, water bottle, long socks and two blankets (not duvets.) Also - if you have - please bring two blocks, bolsters, straps and two tennis balls View teacher details Hide teacher details Margot McMaster holds both Vinyāsa Flow and Kundalini Yoga teacher certificates. She was guided by Mercedes Sieff, Shiva Rea, Guru Dharam and Darryl O’Kieffe, among others. She worked as the in-house yoga instructor at BBC Worldwide in London for four years, where she taught in its studios, as well as in Costa Rica, India and Sri Lanka. She currently lives and teaches in Nottingham Road, KZN, where she integrates meditation, pranayama, mantra and Heart yoga into her practice. Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.
Saturday 21 November	Release, Relax And Restore - With Yoga Teacher: Margot McMaster Cost: 2 day's accommodation + R150 surcharge Dates: Given the current stresses and strains, we will turn to the ancient practice of yoga and use this as a base to journey through our subtle chakra system in the search for release, reassurance and vitality. Using yin yoga, kundalini yoga, trauma release and vinyasa flow, we will slowly unlock, unblock, re-energise and re-connect to each one of these energy centres in our body. The retreat will begin with a Chakra Check^TM so you can discover where you are currently blocked, locked or limited and you will learn techniques to help you shift back to strength, vitality and serenity. We will work in sequence to unlock and expand and we will explore postures with a focus on the vegus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system to assist and support us from the inside-out in these trying times. This retreat is centred around releasing, relaxing and restoring our bodies, our minds and our energy, and is suitable for everyone. Please bring a mat, water bottle, long socks and two blankets (not duvets.) Also - if you have - please bring two blocks, bolsters, straps and two tennis balls View teacher details Hide teacher details Margot McMaster holds both Vinyāsa Flow and Kundalini Yoga teacher certificates. She was guided by Mercedes Sieff, Shiva Rea, Guru Dharam and Darryl O’Kieffe, among others. She worked as the in-house yoga instructor at BBC Worldwide in London for four years, where she taught in its studios, as well as in Costa Rica, India and Sri Lanka. She currently lives and teaches in Nottingham Road, KZN, where she integrates meditation, pranayama, mantra and Heart yoga into her practice. Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.
Sunday 22 November	Release, Relax And Restore - With Yoga Teacher: Margot McMaster Cost: 2 day's accommodation + R150 surcharge Dates: Given the current stresses and strains, we will turn to the ancient practice of yoga and use this as a base to journey through our subtle chakra system in the search for release, reassurance and vitality. Using yin yoga, kundalini yoga, trauma release and vinyasa flow, we will slowly unlock, unblock, re-energise and re-connect to each one of these energy centres in our body. The retreat will begin with a Chakra Check^TM so you can discover where you are currently blocked, locked or limited and you will learn techniques to help you shift back to strength, vitality and serenity. We will work in sequence to unlock and expand and we will explore postures with a focus on the vegus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system to assist and support us from the inside-out in these trying times. This retreat is centred around releasing, relaxing and restoring our bodies, our minds and our energy, and is suitable for everyone. Please bring a mat, water bottle, long socks and two blankets (not duvets.) Also - if you have - please bring two blocks, bolsters, straps and two tennis balls View teacher details Hide teacher details Margot McMaster holds both Vinyāsa Flow and Kundalini Yoga teacher certificates. She was guided by Mercedes Sieff, Shiva Rea, Guru Dharam and Darryl O’Kieffe, among others. She worked as the in-house yoga instructor at BBC Worldwide in London for four years, where she taught in its studios, as well as in Costa Rica, India and Sri Lanka. She currently lives and teaches in Nottingham Road, KZN, where she integrates meditation, pranayama, mantra and Heart yoga into her practice. Transition Online For Women: Would you like to transition beyond current challenges into a better place than you were before? Teacher: Monique Beekman Cost: Donation directly to Monique Dates: (maximum 10 participants) “ If you bring forth that which is within you, what you bring forth, will save you...." If you do not bring forth that which is within you.... What you do not bring forth, will destroy you”.... Have you been feeling lost, blocked or stuck? Transition Online is designed to support you through the effects of the emotional and mental challenges you have experienced during 2020 in a way that resolves even age old trauma and transforms not only your present, but also your future... 'To have what you do not yet have, you have to go where you have not yet been. There is no other way!' With this in mind, we are thrilled to bring you Transition Online to deeply and profoundly resolve relevant and related issues... Part 1: Saturday 14, 21, 28 November (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Part 2 & 3: Sat & Sun 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December (a) Register for Session A: 7-8.30/9am OR on the same dates (b) Register for Session B: 10-11.30/12 Registrants please note: To be part of this workshop: AFTER registration please immediately email Monique at to confirm your attendance. And she will send you the prep video Also send her your WhatsApp number for important posts that only get posted in the group chat. Send your whatsapp number immediately please, so you can be added to the confirmed list for the group which is opened a few days before the workshop begins. Please be on time for the sessions and turn on video & audio as this is an interactive experience and won't be recorded. Have fun in this deeply transformational experience! Clear your energy field, mind and emotions & move into 2021 with renewed clarity, purpose & enthusiasm for life. Please make payments to http://paypal.me/MoniqueSky1 Or EFT to: Account holder: Monique Beekmann Institutions name: Nedbank Branch code:196005 Account type: Current/Cheque Account number: 112 435 3240 View teacher details Hide teacher details Monique's love of facilitating groups to a place of inner well-being, began with teaching Reiki over 20 years ago. She trained Reiki Masters in JHB, KZN, the Cape, Gauteng and the Netherlands. Aside from her studies since then, and her experience and evolution over 27 years as an Ethno-psychologist, continuous self-development also forms a very important part of the foundation of her skills and abilities. This combination enables her to relate to your journey in a very real way, and as an Empath, to effectively & empathetically support you on your journey.