I have experienced the pleasure of co-hosting several international Yoga Retreats and I think it is about high time I brought something closer to home.
Quite literally, home.
Honeywood Farm has been in the Moodie family since 1817 and borders the wild and magnificent Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve up against the Langeberg Mountains. It is a nature lover's paradise and offers hiking, mountain biking, birding, horse riding, and swimming in rivers and pools all in a peaceful and secure environment.
So why not Yoga?
Well exactly. This rustic, family operated the home, less than three hours from Cape Town offers panoramic views, fresh countryside air, a variety of accommodation options and many an ideal spot for Yoga practice.
My recent invitation to the Elysia Yoga Convention in Amorgos, Greece got me thinking about so many aspects within Yoga. The most reoccurring theme was this concept of growing a Yoga community.
Which inspired me to develop a similar theme back here, at home, in sunny South Africa.
I would like to invite you to join me at for the first ever teacher's Yoga Retreat at Honeywood Farm
I don't know about you, but I struggle to meet with fellow Yoga teachers on a regular basis to discuss recent learning, offer support for those tricky clients or quite simply attend a class. Many of us work long, gruelling days and I know I have had moments of feeling lost and a little despondent.
My vision for the future of Honeywood Farm is to host an annual event for Yoga teachers to connect and exchange ideas, offerings and have fun. In addition, Honeywood Farm will establish itself as a venue for Yoga teachers to use when hosting local retreats themselves. Once you have experienced Honeywood, experienced what it has to offer then you will understand the potential it has for your own clients.
What to expect
- The picturesque scenery from rolling lawns to hidden forests for Yoga practice.
- Delicious homemade, hearty meals.
- Morning and evening Yoga practice led by a variety of top South African teachers, enjoy a variety of Yoga styles.
- Daily outings and/or activities on offer
- An introductory course on beekeeping and honey production
- Plenty downtime for you to unwind and explore everything this farm has to offer
- Time slots available to discuss your personalised needs with John and Miranda Moodie should you wish to host your own Yoga retreat at Honeywood Farm.
For more information about Honeywood Farm https://www.honeywoodfarm.co.za
The final teaching schedule will be confirmed by the end of June.
Upcoming Yoga Retreat at Honeywood Farm
22nd - 25th September
Join us for the third Yoga retreat at Honeywood Farm. Enjoy a combination of Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga styles suitable for all levels of practice and activities such as a guided meditation walk, hiking in the neighbouring Redwoods and even a Dance awake immersion practice.
This rustic, family-operated farm, less than three hours from Cape Town offers panoramic views, fresh countryside air, a variety of accommodation options and many an ideal spot for Yoga practice.
Honeywood Farm has been in the Moodie family since 1817. It borders the wild and magnificent Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve up against the Langeberg Mountains. A nature lover’s paradise! With so many activities such as hiking, mountain biking, birding, horse riding, and swimming in rivers and pools all in a peaceful and secure environment.
If you have experienced Honeywood Farm you will understand why it is the most ideal Yoga retreat venue.
Cost per Adult: R 5 600.00
Included: shared accommodation, Yoga classes, meals and workshops.
Excluded: Transportation to Honeywood Farm and extras such as entrance fee to neighbouring nature reserve.
ITINERARY for Yoga Retreat
Friday:
- Check-in from 2:30pm
- 4:30pm - Opening ceremony & Yin Yoga class (Auricular acupuncture available during this session)
- 7pm - Dinner served
Saturday:
- 7am - Herbal teas available before class
- 7:30am - Hatha class
- 9am - Breakfast served
- 11am - Getting to know your Chakras – a workshop introducing how your general well-being can be explored through working with the Chakra system
- 1pm - Lunch served
- 230pm Kids Yoga class
- Downtime during the afternoon to explore walking trails, take a swim or simply read a book and take a nap.
- 4pm - Guided walking meditation
- 7pm - Dinner served
Sunday:
- 7am - Herbal teas served before class
- 7:30am - Nurturing flow class
- 9am - Breakfast served
- 10:30am - Leave for walk to the Redwoods and walk to swim in the rock pools
- 1pm - Lunch served
- 3pm - Yoga nidra
- 5pm - Dance awake Immersion class
- 7pm - Dinner served
Monday:
- 7am - Herbal teas served before class
- 7:30am - Closing ceremony & Vinyasa class
- 9am - Breakfast served
- Check-out by 11:30am
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Day rates and per-class options available for locals