April 2020
This is the first of a three-part training for those in Tara Rokpa Therapy who have completed stage one of 'Taming The Tiger' & who wish to facilitate 'Learning to Relax' courses. Part Two of the course entails setting up a practice group & writing one's own experience of presenting & creating a record of [...]
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Society is built up in systems and groups; we are all part of many communities - our country; our city; our local community and our family. Your family is your first group of belonging. Join us over the Easter weekend to creatively explore our family; to play with the puzzle of our family, how it [...]
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"This is the very best place in the world to do a secluded retreat" - Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, March 2019. Tara’s Valley was chosen by Akong Rinpoche for personal practice retreats as a 4-year traditional retreat is out of the reach of most people leading modern lives. It is a great challenge for lay [...]
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Context All over the world, communities are fractured, people are growing more isolated and we feel internal dis-ease and disconnection. What can we do, in our individual and collective lives, to create a shift – a tipping point – to a more inclusive and cohesive world? The Wisdom Traditions of Africa and the East give [...]
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Come and enjoy the smorgasbord of riding options available at this wonderful Marico biking destination. Bring your mountain or gravel bike, or both. Tell us what you are looking for and we will design a route for you. Popular options include the Water Wonderland tour (see below), which includes a swim at the Marico Oog, [...]
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All disease begins in the gut - Hippocrates Gut health is the foundation of well being. You are responsible for your gut and your gut is responsible for the critical functioning of your body’s major systems. It may seem impossible to restore balance for optimal health in this stressful environment of instant and canned lifestyles. [...]
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In the sutras the Buddha said that in the beginning compasion is like the seed without which we cannot have any fruit; in the middle compassion is like water to nourish the seed we have planted; in the end compassion is like the warmth of the sun that brings the fruit to ripening. Thus without [...]
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Weekend Activities To celebrate Mandela Day, you are invited to bring your skills and toolboxes to TRC for a weekend of selfless service. In exchange for your contribution towards developing and maintaining TRC’s infrastructure and surrounding land, we are offering free accommodation, delicious vegetarian food and good company. Bookings Please book, using our online booking [...]
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Retreat Overview Drawing on his wide range of experience, Anton will be exploring mindfulness as a creative practice, as a way of encouraging awareness and spontaneity, a way of being present. Workshops are geared towards sparking creativity, inspiration and reflection; using writing as a tool of discovery. The emphasis here is not on technical skill, [...]
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~ SPRING IS THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOUR SPIRITUAL WARRIOR ~ "To be a spiritual warrior means to develop a special kind of courage, one that is innately intelligent, gentle, and fearless." ~ Sogyal Rinpoche Are you ready to join Mel and Lucy to explore Fierce Compassion in your yoga and mindfulness practice? [...]
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