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13 - 19 October, 2025
14 October
  • RUMI And His Messages: Bringing Rumi’s Wisdom Into Everyday Life

    Teacher: Leonina Kaestele
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    When I am silent, I fall into the place, where everything is melody - Rumi

    Jalaluddin Rumi’s poetry (1207–1273) offers a profound source of strength and insight that helps us stay grounded and resilient in daily life. This mid-week retreat invites you to explore Rumi’s timeless wisdom, a guiding thread that fosters stability, joy, and personal growth.

    This workshop offers a hands-on, experiential approach to Rumi's teachings. Through reflective exercises, we will explore selected quotes and connect their meaning to real-life situations and personal experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to engage deeply, applying Rumi's wisdom to enrich their own lives and gain tools for navigating daily challenges with grace and insight.

    Each session includes reading, discussion, and personal reflection exercises designed to integrate Rumi’s timeless messages into everyday moments

    What to expect:

    • Meditations on Rumi’s quotes

    • Talks and Guided Imagery to deepen your experience

    • Reflection on poetry and creative writing

    • Talks on applying Rumi’s wisdom in everyday life

    The Rumi Workshop is ideal for professionals (therapists, caregivers, social workers) or anyone seeking self-empowerment and personal growth.

     

     
    {Toggle}Prof Leonina Kaestele lectures at Hochschule Niederrhein, in Mönchengladbach department of Social Work. She owns her own institute in Munich (www.institut-imago.de) where she teaches Imagery, Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) and other modalities.{/Toggle}
15 October
  • RUMI And His Messages: Bringing Rumi’s Wisdom Into Everyday Life

    Teacher: Leonina Kaestele
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    When I am silent, I fall into the place, where everything is melody - Rumi

    Jalaluddin Rumi’s poetry (1207–1273) offers a profound source of strength and insight that helps us stay grounded and resilient in daily life. This mid-week retreat invites you to explore Rumi’s timeless wisdom, a guiding thread that fosters stability, joy, and personal growth.

    This workshop offers a hands-on, experiential approach to Rumi's teachings. Through reflective exercises, we will explore selected quotes and connect their meaning to real-life situations and personal experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to engage deeply, applying Rumi's wisdom to enrich their own lives and gain tools for navigating daily challenges with grace and insight.

    Each session includes reading, discussion, and personal reflection exercises designed to integrate Rumi’s timeless messages into everyday moments

    What to expect:

    • Meditations on Rumi’s quotes

    • Talks and Guided Imagery to deepen your experience

    • Reflection on poetry and creative writing

    • Talks on applying Rumi’s wisdom in everyday life

    The Rumi Workshop is ideal for professionals (therapists, caregivers, social workers) or anyone seeking self-empowerment and personal growth.

     

     
    {Toggle}Prof Leonina Kaestele lectures at Hochschule Niederrhein, in Mönchengladbach department of Social Work. She owns her own institute in Munich (www.institut-imago.de) where she teaches Imagery, Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) and other modalities.{/Toggle}
16 October
  • RUMI And His Messages: Bringing Rumi’s Wisdom Into Everyday Life

    Teacher: Leonina Kaestele
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    When I am silent, I fall into the place, where everything is melody - Rumi

    Jalaluddin Rumi’s poetry (1207–1273) offers a profound source of strength and insight that helps us stay grounded and resilient in daily life. This mid-week retreat invites you to explore Rumi’s timeless wisdom, a guiding thread that fosters stability, joy, and personal growth.

    This workshop offers a hands-on, experiential approach to Rumi's teachings. Through reflective exercises, we will explore selected quotes and connect their meaning to real-life situations and personal experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to engage deeply, applying Rumi's wisdom to enrich their own lives and gain tools for navigating daily challenges with grace and insight.

    Each session includes reading, discussion, and personal reflection exercises designed to integrate Rumi’s timeless messages into everyday moments

    What to expect:

    • Meditations on Rumi’s quotes

    • Talks and Guided Imagery to deepen your experience

    • Reflection on poetry and creative writing

    • Talks on applying Rumi’s wisdom in everyday life

    The Rumi Workshop is ideal for professionals (therapists, caregivers, social workers) or anyone seeking self-empowerment and personal growth.

     

     
    {Toggle}Prof Leonina Kaestele lectures at Hochschule Niederrhein, in Mönchengladbach department of Social Work. She owns her own institute in Munich (www.institut-imago.de) where she teaches Imagery, Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) and other modalities.{/Toggle}
17 October
  • Dreaming Is A Birthright

    Teacher:
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    {Toggle}Nomfundo, whose name means 'Mother of Knowledge,' carries the ancestral name Mkabayi
    kaGcugcwa, symbolizing a profound calling of both feminine and masculine energy. She is a
    self-initiated African healer and teacher. As a seasoned herbalist, spiritual healer, and
    founder of Initiate Wellness, she integrates traditional African healing practices with modern
    holistic approaches. Her work merges ancestral knowledge with present ways of living and
    knowing, empowering individuals through herbal medicine, energy healing, and
    conversational therapy. She creates inclusive spaces that honor indigenous knowledge,
    encouraging participants to explore their inner selves and reconnect with their cultural
    heritage, founded on her core belief that all roads lead home.{/Toggle}

    'Exploring African Spirituality And Dreaming African Spirituality' offers a profound
    framework for inner work, creating a sacred space where dreaming becomes a tool for
    transformation. This retreat emphasizes that dreaming is more than rest; it is an active
    dialogue with ancestors, spirit, and self. Within African spiritual practices, dreaming serves
    as a guide, revealing paths to healing, growth, and clarity. Participants will be guided through
    practices that cultivate inner stillness and self-reflection, learning to facilitate a better life
    experience by unlocking their dream space. Honoring African spiritual traditions, this retreat
    helps participants harness their dreams for deeper self-awareness, personal empowerment,
    and alignment with their life's purpose.
    This two-day retreat  invites you to explore the profound connection between African spirituality and the ancient practice of dreaming. Participants will
    delve into the sacredness of dreams as ancestral messages, tools for healing, and pathways to self-awareness.
    Day 1: Grounding and Ancestral Connection
     Opening Ceremony: Honoring ancestors and setting intentions
     Workshop: Understanding dreams in African spirituality
     Guided Meditation: Connecting with ancestral wisdom
     Group Discussion: Sharing personal experiences with dreams
     Evening Ritual: Ancestral dream invocation
    Day 2: Dreamwork and Personal Empowerment
     Morning Meditation: Grounding through nature
     Interactive Session: Techniques for dream recall and interpretation
     Healing Circle: Using dreams for emotional and spiritual healing
     Closing Ceremony: Affirming dreams as a birthright and tool for personal growth
    Join us for a transformative experience that honors African spirituality and reclaims dreaming
    as an inherent birthright, providing tools to navigate your spiritual journey with clarity and purpose.

18 October
  • Dreaming Is A Birthright

    Teacher:
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    {Toggle}Nomfundo, whose name means 'Mother of Knowledge,' carries the ancestral name Mkabayi
    kaGcugcwa, symbolizing a profound calling of both feminine and masculine energy. She is a
    self-initiated African healer and teacher. As a seasoned herbalist, spiritual healer, and
    founder of Initiate Wellness, she integrates traditional African healing practices with modern
    holistic approaches. Her work merges ancestral knowledge with present ways of living and
    knowing, empowering individuals through herbal medicine, energy healing, and
    conversational therapy. She creates inclusive spaces that honor indigenous knowledge,
    encouraging participants to explore their inner selves and reconnect with their cultural
    heritage, founded on her core belief that all roads lead home.{/Toggle}

    'Exploring African Spirituality And Dreaming African Spirituality' offers a profound
    framework for inner work, creating a sacred space where dreaming becomes a tool for
    transformation. This retreat emphasizes that dreaming is more than rest; it is an active
    dialogue with ancestors, spirit, and self. Within African spiritual practices, dreaming serves
    as a guide, revealing paths to healing, growth, and clarity. Participants will be guided through
    practices that cultivate inner stillness and self-reflection, learning to facilitate a better life
    experience by unlocking their dream space. Honoring African spiritual traditions, this retreat
    helps participants harness their dreams for deeper self-awareness, personal empowerment,
    and alignment with their life's purpose.
    This two-day retreat  invites you to explore the profound connection between African spirituality and the ancient practice of dreaming. Participants will
    delve into the sacredness of dreams as ancestral messages, tools for healing, and pathways to self-awareness.
    Day 1: Grounding and Ancestral Connection
     Opening Ceremony: Honoring ancestors and setting intentions
     Workshop: Understanding dreams in African spirituality
     Guided Meditation: Connecting with ancestral wisdom
     Group Discussion: Sharing personal experiences with dreams
     Evening Ritual: Ancestral dream invocation
    Day 2: Dreamwork and Personal Empowerment
     Morning Meditation: Grounding through nature
     Interactive Session: Techniques for dream recall and interpretation
     Healing Circle: Using dreams for emotional and spiritual healing
     Closing Ceremony: Affirming dreams as a birthright and tool for personal growth
    Join us for a transformative experience that honors African spirituality and reclaims dreaming
    as an inherent birthright, providing tools to navigate your spiritual journey with clarity and purpose.

19 October
  • Dreaming Is A Birthright

    Teacher:
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    {Toggle}Nomfundo, whose name means 'Mother of Knowledge,' carries the ancestral name Mkabayi
    kaGcugcwa, symbolizing a profound calling of both feminine and masculine energy. She is a
    self-initiated African healer and teacher. As a seasoned herbalist, spiritual healer, and
    founder of Initiate Wellness, she integrates traditional African healing practices with modern
    holistic approaches. Her work merges ancestral knowledge with present ways of living and
    knowing, empowering individuals through herbal medicine, energy healing, and
    conversational therapy. She creates inclusive spaces that honor indigenous knowledge,
    encouraging participants to explore their inner selves and reconnect with their cultural
    heritage, founded on her core belief that all roads lead home.{/Toggle}

    'Exploring African Spirituality And Dreaming African Spirituality' offers a profound
    framework for inner work, creating a sacred space where dreaming becomes a tool for
    transformation. This retreat emphasizes that dreaming is more than rest; it is an active
    dialogue with ancestors, spirit, and self. Within African spiritual practices, dreaming serves
    as a guide, revealing paths to healing, growth, and clarity. Participants will be guided through
    practices that cultivate inner stillness and self-reflection, learning to facilitate a better life
    experience by unlocking their dream space. Honoring African spiritual traditions, this retreat
    helps participants harness their dreams for deeper self-awareness, personal empowerment,
    and alignment with their life's purpose.
    This two-day retreat  invites you to explore the profound connection between African spirituality and the ancient practice of dreaming. Participants will
    delve into the sacredness of dreams as ancestral messages, tools for healing, and pathways to self-awareness.
    Day 1: Grounding and Ancestral Connection
     Opening Ceremony: Honoring ancestors and setting intentions
     Workshop: Understanding dreams in African spirituality
     Guided Meditation: Connecting with ancestral wisdom
     Group Discussion: Sharing personal experiences with dreams
     Evening Ritual: Ancestral dream invocation
    Day 2: Dreamwork and Personal Empowerment
     Morning Meditation: Grounding through nature
     Interactive Session: Techniques for dream recall and interpretation
     Healing Circle: Using dreams for emotional and spiritual healing
     Closing Ceremony: Affirming dreams as a birthright and tool for personal growth
    Join us for a transformative experience that honors African spirituality and reclaims dreaming
    as an inherent birthright, providing tools to navigate your spiritual journey with clarity and purpose.