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SUMMARY:Trees\, Leaves\, Shrubs and More
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn about identifying trees and shrubs? Join Eckhard Druschke for a relaxing getaway in the beautiful Groot Marico Bushveld for a weekend of walks & talks on tree and shrub identification. \nTrees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky. \n Kahlil Gibran \nBring your walking shoes and binoculars\, field guides\, water bottles and notebook to enjoy some time in the bush. Suitable for all levels of fitness. \nIn the evenings\, there will be star gazing\, and Eckhard will talk about our amazing Southern African sky\, identifying various constellations\, planets\, and stars\,  and offering insight into our vast and magnificent universe. \nYour Guide:\nEckhard Druschke is a passionate nature enthusiast who has laid out all the self-guided hiking trails around TRC. He has hiked and climbed extensively in Africa\, Asia\, South and North America\, including Patagonia\, the Hindu Kush\, and Mount Kailash\, and not forgetting the Magaliesburg\, the Lowveld\, and the Drakensberg. He is a highly experienced\, enthusiastic\, and caring field guide with extensive knowledge about our local fauna and flora. \n  \n  \nCost:\nThe cost includes the accommodation of your choice\, all meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  2 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R  960\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1 160\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1 360\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R1 560\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R1 760\n\n\n  Single ensuite room (if space available):\n  R1 960\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nClick here to access our super-friendly online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/trees-leaves-shrubs-and-more/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Course,Embodied meditation,Environment,Outdoor,Walking
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SUMMARY:Befriending Your Demons
DESCRIPTION:Working with difficult emotions in order to resolve inner conflicts. \n  \nAre you struggling with any of the following: \n\nFear\nAnger\nDepression\nAnxiety\nAn eating disorder\nDifficult relationships\nSelf-hatred\,\nAddiction\nAnd the list goes on…\n\nThe problem is that the harder we fight our demons\, the stronger they become. If we want to liberate ourselves from that fight once and for all\, we must reverse our approach. \nIn this retreat\, we will be learning to work with difficult emotions using a powerful strategy that will enable us to transform our negative emotions\, relationships\, fears\, illnesses\, and self-defeating patterns. We will also learn to cope with our inner enemies that undermine our best intentions. \nOur toolbox will consist of art materials such as paint\, pencils\, clay and collages\, relaxation\, meditation\, mindful movement\, and gentle yoga. \n  \nYour Facilitator:\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n  \nCost:\nThese costs cover all meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday. They include a facilitator fee and a voluntary R60 environmental fee. It does exclude staff tips and an R50 contribution for art materials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1300\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per   person):\n  R1800\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n  R2000\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n  R2200\n\n\n  Single-use of en suite room (if space available):\n  R2400\n\n\n\n  \nReserve your place:\nTo book\, please fill in the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit confirms your booking. The deposit is not refundable but is transferrable to another retreat or person.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/befriending-your-demons/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Course,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join Martin for a weekend exploring photography as part of a contemplative practice. Develop strategies to express yourself with a camera and discover what it is you wish to express. From a cell phone to a large format film camera\, any imaging device is welcome.\n\nThe retreat will not be focused on the technical aspects of photography but Martin will do his best to help with any technical challenges you may be having.\n\nThere will be time for relaxation\, reflection\, meditation\, and exploring the natural surroundings.\n\n\nFacilitator:\n\n\nMartin Kristiansen has been involved in photography since 1976 and is still earning a living as a photographer. Buddhism has directed his photography and life since 2001.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nCosts:\nThis retreat is a dana based retreat – the costs are for your choice of accommodation and meals\, and includes a (voluntary environmental levy of R60). Dana (an offering to the facilitator) and staff tips are extra.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n R800\n\n\n  Dormitory\n R1000\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per   person):\n R1300\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n R1500\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n R1700\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R1900\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nClick here to go to our online booking form.\nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/contemplative-photography/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Course,Inquiry,Mindfulness,Photography,Relaxing
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