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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly retreat in nature \nEaster Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally a family affair — and a true “come as you are” gathering. We embrace the idea of family in its broadest and warmest sense: not only parents and children\, but also friends\, solo visitors\, community members\, urban tribes\, and anyone wishing to connect with the joyful\, inclusive spirit of Easter Camp. \nThis year\, our weekend will be gently held within the Tibetan understanding of the Five Elements — earth\, water\, fire\, air and space. \nThe five elements offer a dynamic way of understanding life. All living beings are composed of these elements — only their proportions differ. When the elements are in balance\, there is harmony and well-being. When they fall out of balance\, disharmony can arise. This balance is never fixed; it is constantly shifting within us and around us. \nOver the weekend\, we will explore the Tibetan schema of the five elements in practice and in experience. We will become familiar with their qualities and characteristics\, observe how they interact\, and begin to notice our own mind–body states in relation to them. In doing so\, we cultivate greater awareness\, balance and understanding — in ourselves\, in our relationships\, and in the natural world. \nA Relaxed and Nourishing Weekend\nThis will be a relaxed\, heartwarming time in the wide-open bushveld — a chance to rest\, reconnect\, and simply be. \nActivities will include reflections\, visualisations\, playful exploration with art materials and natural objects\, and guided relaxations from the Tara Rokpa Therapy toolbox. There will also be gentle\, mindful movement to bring caring attention to the body. \nChildren are warmly welcomed! If there are sufficient numbers\, there will be a morning programme designed especially for them\, including creative activities and\, of course\, the much-loved Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Babies and toddlers will need to be cared for by their parents or caregivers. Please ask us about discounted rates for caregivers who do not take part in the facilitated activities. \nOther optional activities include meditation\, walks in the beautiful Tara Rokpa Centre surroundings\, swimming\, mountain biking\, birding\, star-gazing\, singing around the campfire\, or simply sleeping — especially for those arriving from over-busy\, stressful lives. \nPractical Details\nThe retreat begins with supper on Thursday. Guests are also welcome to arrive for lunch on Friday. We conclude with lunch on Easter Monday — a long weekend of simplicity\, connection and joy in the beautiful Tara Rokpa Centre. \nCome and join us for a nourishing\, family-friendly Easter in nature — where everyone is welcome\, and nothing is required but your presence. \n  \nTake time to breathe.\nTo play.\nTo rest.\nTo reconnect with what truly matters. \n  \n  \nFacilitators:\n\nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 20 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n\nSharon Benatar is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. She has facilitated life skills training and personal development through workshops and individual therapy for over 25 years. Sharon is a senior helper /certified facilitator of “Learning to Relax”\, and “The 5 Elements” courses (Tara Rokpa Therapy/ Back to Beginnings\, a therapeutic approach developed by Ven. Akong Rinpoche). She has run residential workshops at Emoyeni retreat Centre (Magaliesburg) for over 20 years. She facilitated the first UJ Honours Art Therapy studio work in 2020. She has facilitated mentor workshops in The More To Life programme. Sharon draws inspiration from Eastern/Western approaches to healing\, personal growth\, and finding inner and outer balance. This is supported by the creative arts (art materials\, image/symbol and poetry)\, deep relaxation and mindfulness/meditation. \nCost\nWe try to keep the costs as low as possible to allow families as well as individuals to attend. Accommodation is allocated according to confirmed bookings and preference.\nThe costs include all meals from supper on Thursday (4-night stay) or lunch on Friday (3-night stay) to lunch on Monday. The fees include a contribution to the facilitators and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults but exclude staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  4 Nights\n  3 Nights\n\n\n   Adult\n  R2 700\n  R2 200\n\n\n   Teen 1\n  R2 000\n  R1 600\n\n\n   Teen 2\, 3…\n  R1 300\n  R1\,100\n\n\n   Age 3 – 12\n  R  800\n  R 700\n\n\n   Under 3s\n  R0\n  R0\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nPlease click here to fill in our online booking form for each adult attending. Let us also know the names and ages of any children attending. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Inquiry,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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SUMMARY:A Qigong Journey - Five Elements Unfold
DESCRIPTION:Qigong is a graceful healing art rooted in the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. Through flowing movements\, mindful postures\, deep breathing and meditative focus\, it nurtures the flow of Qi – our vital energy. By balancing and cultivating this life force\, Qigong helps us tap into our inner vitality\, thereby reducing stress\, building stamina and enhancing overall well-being. It strengthens circulation\, boosts immunity and fosters a profound sense of harmony. \nDuring this weekend retreat\, we will learn some basic qigong and gain insight into its relationship with Chinese medicine and the five elements. The course will offer simple and gentle\, yet powerful ways to reconnect and balance body and mind through the practice of qigong. \nCost:\nThe cost includes the accommodation of your choice\, all vegetarian meals from Friday lunchtime to Sunday lunch\, a facilitator fee\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type\n  Cost per person\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R2\,300\n\n\n  Single use ensuite room:\n  R2\,500\n\n\n\n  \nFacilitator:\nWendy Newstadt is a qigong teacher and a shiatsu therapist. She studied qigong with Grandmaster Nan Lu in New York while studying and graduating as a shiatsu therapist from Ohashi Institute of Shiatsu in New York in 1997. She has been a shiatsu therapist and teacher since then and is currently teaching qigong in Johannesburg. Wendy is also a trained dance teacher\, and she incorporates elements of dance into qigong classes. \n  \n  \nTo book:\nPlease book using online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/a-qigong-journey-five-elements-unfold/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Chi Kung/Tai Chi,Embodied meditation,Mindful Movement
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SUMMARY:Gentle Awakenings
DESCRIPTION:Awaken your body and spirit from winter’s embrace with a weekend of gentle restorative and somatic yoga\, taking place over the long weekend of 7–10 August. This weekend coincides with Woman’s Day\, a celebration of strength\, compassion\, and renewal\, as well as the 25th of the lunar month\, known as Dakini Day\, a time traditionally associated with wisdom\, inspiration\, and the awakening of inner potential. All participants — women and men alike — are warmly invited to connect with this energy and bring it into their own practice. \nThis retreat is designed for practitioners of all levels\, offering a nurturing space to reconnect with your body\, calm the mind\, and restore your natural vitality. Through mindful movement\, guided relaxation\, and visualization exercises\, you will release tension held in both body and mind\, enhancing mental clarity\, improving sleep\, and cultivating a deep sense of well-being. \nBeyond the yoga mat\, immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of the pristine Bushveld with gentle walks\, and allow yourself the luxury of time — to sleep\, read\, birdwatch\, stargaze\, or simply soak in the quiet. This is a weekend to slow down\, restore your energy\, and awaken fully to the present moment\, honoring your body\, mind\, and spirit. \nFacilitator:\nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 15 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \nCost:\nThe cost for the weekend includes the accommodation of your choice\, all meals from supper on Friday to lunch on Sunday\,  and a voluntary environment fee of R60. It excludes staff tips and dana for the facilitator. Dana is an expression of gratitude for the guidance over the weekend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type\n  Cost per person\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,400\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,000\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,300\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R2\,600\n\n\n   Single use ensuite room:\n  R2\,900\n\n\n\n  \nBookings:\nPlease book using our user-friendly online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/gentle-awakenings/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Embodied meditation,Mindful Movement,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Weekend
DESCRIPTION:To be confirmed. \nDuring this three-day long weekend retreat\, we’ll be exploring techniques from the mindfulness toolbox such as relaxation\, meditation\, reflection\, gentle yoga\, and walks in nature. \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  \n  \nCost:\nThe cost includes the accommodation of your choice\, all vegetarian meals from Thursday supper to Sunday lunch\, a facilitator fee\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type\n  Cost per person\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R2\,200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,800\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R3\,100\n\n\n  Single-use ensuite room:\n  R3\,400\n\n\n\n  \nTo book:\nPlease book using this online form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/a-mindful-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Spirituality
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