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SUMMARY:The Value of Meditation in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Theme\nEach of us has the potential to be whole and free\, but few of us realise this potential. Many of us go through our lives under a spell of imperfection – thinking and feeling that things are not right with us and life never really hits the spot. There is a gnawing feeling of dissatisfaction that the Buddha called dukkha.\nThis is not surprising because we live in a disjointed society that does not promote wholeness and connection; and many of us struggle with our own psychology and suffer lifelong effects of disconnection\, trauma\, and addiction in subtle and pervasive ways.\nYet we can work with this situation and gradually come to know and feel that part of us that was always undamaged and free – what is called Buddha Nature in Buddhism. Yet it takes trust and patient work.\nChoden will draw on his experience of meditation over many years and will offer insights and methods that cover the full range of experiential mind training: mindfulness\, compassion\, insight\, and wisdom.\nHe will offer practical skills to help people relate skilfully to difficult issues and blocks within themselves – beginning to break the spell of imperfection – whilst also offering methods for cultivating positive\, life-affirming resources that bring us closer to our Buddha Nature within. He will also offer some advice on how to carry our practice into daily life and make challenging life conditions part of our meditation practice. \nStructure\nThis will be a light retreat since it is taking place over the Xmas/New Year period. There will be structured teaching and practice sessions with a long break in the afternoons for people to go on nature walks. We will be including periods of silence in the mornings. \nThere will be a late-night Chenrezig practice on New Year’s Eve and see in the New Year together. Chenrezig is a Tibetan Buddhist chanting and mantra practice. We will also do this practice together every evening and offer simple instructions on how to do it. This part will be optional. \nPeople may attend the whole retreat or part thereof. The preferred option is for all participants to arrive on Sunday 26 December\, and then to leave earlier\, if needed. Alternatively\, if you want to come for the New Year’s weekend\, you are welcome to arrive on Thursday 30 December at 6 pm\, and depart on Sunday 2 January. This is to minimise the disruption of arrivals to the retreat atmosphere. \nFacilitators:\nA monk within the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism\, Choden (aka Sean Mc Govern) completed a three-year\, three-month retreat in 1997 and has been a practising Buddhist since 1985. He is originally from South Africa where he trained as a lawyer and learned meditation under the guidance of Rob Nairn\, an internationally renowned Buddhist teacher. He is now involved in developing secular mindfulness and compassion programmes drawing upon the wisdom and methods of the Buddhist tradition\, as well as contemporary insights from psychology and neuroscience. He is an honorary fellow of the University of Aberdeen and teaches on their Postgraduate Study Programme in Mindfulness (MSc) that is the first of its kind to include compassion in its curriculum. He co-wrote a book with Paul Gilbert in 2013\, ‘Mindful Compassion’ that explores the interface between Buddhist and Evolutionary approaches to compassion training. He is also the co-author of two other books: ‘Mindfulness Based Living Course’ (2018)\, and ‘From Mindfulness to Insight’ (2019). In 2016 he completed a one-year retreat focused on the foundation practices of Tibetan Buddhism \nCost\nThe costs include accommodation\, all meals from supper on the day of arrival\, to lunch on the last day\, an optional environmental fee of R60\, and a surcharge for flight costs. \nThese costs exclude dana for the facilitators and staff tips. Dana boxes will be put out on the last day of the retreat for your offerings. \nPlease don’t let a lack of finances prevent you from attending – contact us at tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   Accommodation Type\n 7 Nights\n 3 Nights\n\n\n Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R6700\n R3100\n\n\n Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n R6500\n R2900\n\n\n Single en suite room (only 1 available)\n R6500\n R2900\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R6200\n R2800\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R5500\n R2500\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R4800\n R2200\n\n\n Dormitory\n R4000\n R1800\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\n R3300\n R1500\n\n\n\n  \nBookings\nPlease fill in the online form to book. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your choice of room. The deposit is non-refundable but is transferrable to another retreat. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/the-value-of-meditation-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Insight,Meditation,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211215T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211219T180000
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SUMMARY:Living Compassionately in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:If we wish to find lasting happiness\, we need to look at how to tame the mind and uncover our compassionate nature. We are so lucky to still be able to access the wisdom of ancient Tibetan masters\, whose advice is very relevant in today’s degenerate times. The text The Eight verses for Training the Mind by Langri Tangpa points to how to tame our minds and work compassionately with others. \n“Some people recite the Eight Verses only as a prayer or aspiration\, but that was not Geshe Langri Thangpa’s intention. He envisioned the text being used as a handbook for the practice of mind training. In these verses\, he tells us precisely what we have to do.” Quote from HH 17th Karmapa. \nAlan will guide us through this text\, and we will look at various commentaries and do guided meditations associated with the text. \nDuring this compassion-based retreat\, Pippa will offer daily sessions of voluntary attendance of: \n\nExercises based on compassion\, taken from the Tara Rokpa Therapy Process. This is a healing process steered by the late Akong Rinpoche and a team of western doctors and therapists which amalgamates the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Healing with Western Therapies.\nGentle Movement based on restorative yoga\, and gentle somatics. These exercises can be done by anyone\, and are adaptable to anyone interested in exploring the inward body/mind connections.\n\nThere will also be time to do your own thing\, take walks\, star-gaze around the campfire\, swim\, and relax. \nFacilitators:\nAlan Muller who took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk’s vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He has formed Ngondro groups since 2004 around Southern Africa. \n  \nPippa Cope has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for over 20 years and has offered courses both in SA \, Zimbabwe and Canada. She has also been involved with yoga for over 20 years. Pippa is certified by an\ninternationally acclaimed Yoga teacher -Donna Fahri \, and has followed Somatic movement since being introduced to it over 4 years ago. \n  \nCosts:\nThis is a dana-based retreat\, and the costs include meals\, teas\, and accommodation. It excludes a monetary offering for the facilitators and staff tips. Please contact us if you have financial constraints\, but would like to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R2900\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2500\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R3300\n\n\n Single use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared  bathroom:\n R3500\n\n\n Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3700\n\n\n Single en suite room\n R3500\n\n\n Dormitory\n R2000\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\n R1600\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form here. \nA 50 % deposit\, non-refundable\, but transferrable\, will secure the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/living-compassionately-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Dharma,Fun,Inquiry,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210926T180000
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Mind to Rest - Alan Muller
DESCRIPTION:“If\, when relaxed completely\, one observes what happens\, this very act in itself produces strength” – Jetsun Milarepa \nA long weekend of guided meditations\, contemplations\, and exploring the above Milarepa quote. \nThere will be time to relax or go for walks\, or to just be. \nMilarepa was is Tibet’s most famous yogi. As a youth\, he practised black magic and killed many enemies of his family. Later\, feeling remorseful\, he met his Guru Marpa and underwent great hardships\, wearing only a simple cotton cloth and sustaining himself on nettles while meditating in high mountain caves\, with such fierce determination that he gained the supreme accomplishment within that very lifetime. He gave secret mantra vehicle instructions to his disciples and composed many songs of realisation. \nFacilitator:\nThe retreat will be led by Alan Muller who took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk’s vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He has formed Ngondro groups since 2004 around Southern Africa. \nCost:\nThe cost includes accommodation\, meals from Thursday evening to Sunday lunch\, and a voluntary enviromental levy. It excludes dana for Alan\, and staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1200\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per   person):\n  R1900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n  R2200\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n  R2500\n\n\n  Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2800\n\n\n\nPlease don’t let a lack of funds prevent you from attending the retreat – please speak to us about a work exchange – tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nBookings:\nPlease complete the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your choice of accommodation.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/bringing-the-mind-to-rest-alan-muller/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20210307T144303Z
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SUMMARY:Insight Retreat : Working Creatively with Negative Emotions - Choden
DESCRIPTION:Many people relentlessly battle with their emotions and end up leading conflicted and unhappy lives. But this does not have to be the case. In Buddhism the negative emotions are described as ‘mind poisons’\, but the poison contains hidden gold.\nThis retreat will focus on working creatively with the negative emotions that afflict us. It will be drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist approach of learning to recognise and express the wisdom nature of our emotions. The view here is that our emotions are a source of vitality that can enliven and enrich our lives. The key is how we relate to them: either they can fuel an inner storm of conflict and suffering or they can fuel a path of inner abundance and waking up.\nChoden will offer a path to working with the afflictive emotions of fear\, anger\, desire\, jealousy\, pride and ignorance. These are like the primary colours of our emotional life which\, when combined\, result in the rich variety of emotions we feel.\nThe path of practice will be to recognise when these emotions are triggered and how they feel within us. This is a mindfulness skill. Next\, we turn to look at the mind that is afflicted by anger or desire\, for example\, and see its empty and insubstantial nature. This is a key insight skill. We then apply the antidote of compassion drawn from the 4 Immeasurable Qualities (loving kindness\, compassion\, sympathetic joy and equanimity). Finally we learn to rest ‘in the midst of our experience’ and allow the wisdom energy to integrate within our being.\nThe retreat will involve teachings and guided practices from Choden\, as well as sharing and inquiry and some periods of silent sitting. \nCost:\nThe cost includes accommodation\, meals\, a supplement to cover travel costs\, and an R60 optional environmental levy. Excluded are dana and staff tips. \nDana is an offering to the facilitator as Dharma teachers aren’t renumerated\, but dana would be appreciated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R900\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1100\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1400\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R1600\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R1800\n\n\n  Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2000\n\n\n\nTo book:\nTo book\, please click here. \nA 50% deposit\, non-refundable\, but transferrable\, will secure the accommodation of your choice. \nAbout Choden:\nA monk within the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism\, Choden (aka Sean Mc Govern) completed a three-year\, three-month retreat in 1997 and has been a practicing Buddhist since 1985. He is originally from South Africa where he trained as a lawyer and learned meditation under the guidance of Rob Nairn\, an internationally renowned Buddhist teacher. He is now involved in developing secular mindfulness and compassion programmes drawing upon the wisdom and methods of the Buddhist tradition\, as well as contemporary insights from psychology and neuroscience. He is an honorary fellow of the University of Aberdeen and teaches on their Postgraduate Study Programme in Mindfulness (MSc) that is the first of its kind to include compassion in its curriculum. He co-wrote a book with Paul Gilbert in 2013\, entitled Mindful Compassion that explores the interface between Buddhist and Evolutionary approaches to compassion training. He is also the co-author of two other books: Mindfulness Based Living Course (2018) and From Mindfulness to Insight (2019). In 2016 he completed a one-year retreat focused on the foundation practices of Tibetan Buddhism.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/insight-retreat-working-creatively-with-negative-emotions-with-choden/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Inquiry,Insight,Meditation,Mindfulness,Spirituality,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
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SUMMARY:New Year No Intentions Retreat
DESCRIPTION:with Lucy Draper-Clarke\n\n\n\n\n“The best laid schemes of mice and men\n\n\nOften go awry\,\n\n\nAnd leave us nought but grief and pain\,\n\n\nFor promised joy!\n\n\nRobert Burns\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 2020 showed us\, we have entered a time of disruption. How many of us set goals and intentions for the new year\, and then had to take a swift left turn?\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 2021\, we will explore the idea of “No Intention”. Instead of developing a wish for the future\, and imagining specific outcomes\, we will learn how to create the conditions for the future to emerge in the present moment. This requires a shift from the head to the body and heart; a shift from the logical mind to the more mysterious\, creative and intuitive self. Goals and intentions tend to be made from our conscious mind but\, like the hippo\, there is far more under the water than we can see. The unconscious mind is constantly gathering information\, and our invitation is to explore this vast capacity to bring our dreams into reality.\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out how to create the conditions for clarity to arise\, through developing a daily meditation practice. This might be a moving or sitting meditation\, journalling\, contemplation or reflection. We will learn how to ensure that our daily practice becomes the one non-negotiable part of our life. Increasing our times of solitude and quiet enhances our ability to receive the guidance that helps us make subtle adjustments to our life\, so that we live in greater alignment and joy.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme:\n\n\nAfter the first evening of introductions and grounding practices\, we will wake up to gentle moving and sitting meditation sessions in the Octagon\, followed by healthy breakfast in the open dining area. There will then be an extended ‘No Intention’ workshop before tucking into a filling vegetarian lunch. Participants can either rest in the afternoon or visit the nearby waterfall in Tara’s Valley\, or die Oog – the Eye. This is the 14m deep source of the Marico river\, and popular with swimmers and divers. Our Saturday evening practice will be Expressive Movement\, which takes us through a full dance wave; from finding Presence\, Expressing what we notice in our embodied mind\, Releasing blocks and old patterns\, then moving to Dreaming and Integrating\, where our future might emerge in the moment. Later\, we can sit together at the open fire and watch the magnificent night sky.\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\nIncludes accommodation\, all meals\, tea\, and snacks\, and facilitated moving and sitting meditation sessions. Cost is dependent on your choice of accommodation. The food is ovo-lacto vegetarian\, with vegan/gluten-free options available on request.\n\n\n\n\n\n2-night retreat:\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available): R3200\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person): R3000\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person): R2800\n\n\nDormitory (per person): R2550\n\n\nCamping (own tent & bedding): R2350\n\n\nSingle-use of twin rooms is also available on request\, at a supplementary cost.\n\n\n\n\n\nBookings:\n\nClick on this link to book.\n\n\n\n\n\nA 50% deposit secures your place. This is non-refundable but is transferable to another TRC retreat. Do not let your inability to pay prevent you from attending. Contact Tara Rokpa Centre for scholarships\, payment options\, and volunteer trade opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor general retreat information about what to bring\, please click here.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator:\n\n\n\nLucy Draper-Clarke has a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education and loves to run retreats as well as support yoga teacher training schools. She has practised yoga for 20 years and taught yoga and mindfulness in Southern Africa since 2006\, while also offering embodied practices at Wits. While doing so\, she has been lucky enough to study with inspiring Buddhist mindfulness\, Vinyasa yoga teachers\, and Expressive Movement dance therapists. Her light-hearted and compassionate approach to teaching allows participants to explore their inner worlds through a joyful\, yet transformative practice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/new-year-no-intentions-retreat/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Inquiry,Meditation,Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20201020T185128Z
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SUMMARY:Seeking Happiness with Alan Muller and Pippa Cope
DESCRIPTION:A TRC Xmas/ New Year Retreat \n“Every man wants to be happy\, but in order to be so he needs first to understand what happiness is.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau. \n“If happiness is indeed a way of being\, a state of consciousness and inner freedom\, there is essentially nothing to prevent us from achieving it.” Matthieu Ricard. \nWe will look at what happiness is and how to foster it. \nProgramme:\nTalks\, guided meditations\, painting mani mantras. \nNurture with Nature: Exploring the Five Tibetan Elements. \nMindful Movement based on restorative yoga and somatics. \nOther activities: \nWalks\, swimming\, star gazing\, reading\, birding\, doing nothing.\nVarious activities in the surrounding area – please consult info@marico.co.za \nCost:\nR5000 for 10 nights\, including all meals\, for a twin room with a shared bathroom. There are a limited number of single rooms\, and rooms with en suite bathroom – a supplement will apply for these rooms. \nPlus dana for Alan and Pippa. \nBookings:\nPlease click here to go to our online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure your booking. \nFacilitators:\nAlan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monks vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. \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 15 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/seeking-happiness-with-alan-muller-and-pippa-cope/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Fun,Meditation,Mindfulness,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20201020T182852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T183239Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Immeasurables with Alan Muller and Pippa Cope
DESCRIPTION:A Self-Compassion Retreat\n“If we learn ways to practice love\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity\, we will know how to heal the illnesses of anger\, sorrow\, insecurity\, sadness and loneliness”\nThich Nhat Hanh \nWe will look at how we can develop the four immeasurables in daily life and through meditation. \nThere will be guided Healing Relaxation sessions and gentle mindful movement. \nThe programme will be gentle and will allow for space to do your own thing. \nYou can extend your retreat to the Xmas Retreat. \nCost:\nR2400 for 4 nights\, including all meals\, for a twin room with shared bathroom. There are a limited number of single rooms\, and rooms with en suite bathroom – a supplement will apply for these rooms. \nPlus dana for Alan and Pippa. \n  \nBookings:\nPlease click here to go to our online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure your booking. \nFacilitators:\nAlan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monks vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. \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 15 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/the-four-immeasurables-with-alan-muller-and-pippa-cope/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Fun,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
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SUMMARY:Fierce Compassion Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:~ GET TO KNOW YOUR SPIRITUAL WARRIOR ~\n \nAre you ready to join Mel and Lucy to explore Fierce Compassion in your yoga and mindfulness practice? \nWe will take the opportunity to: \n\nExplore our conscious awareness through the body\, heart and mind\nStay present with challenges to develop equanimity\nBring curiosity and courage to our shadow aspects\nTransform difficulty through resilience\nBefriend our experience and extend love to all beings\n\nProgramme:\nWe will wake up to a gentle yoga and mindfulness session in the Octagon meditation hall\, followed by healthy breakfast in the open dining area. There will then be an extended yoga workshop before tucking into a filling vegetarian lunch. Participants can either rest in the afternoon or visit the nearby waterfall in Tara’s Valley\, or die Oog – the Eye. This is the 14m deep source of the Marico river\, and popular with swimmers and divers. There will be a discussion on Green Tara and Kali\, the compassionate and fierce warriors. After the evening practice\, we can sit around an open fire and watch the magnificent night sky. \nThe accommodation for this yoga retreat will be in simple farmhouses with twin/double rooms and en suite and shared bathrooms. Three single rooms are also available. There is also a dormitory/family room\, and a campsite. \nCost:\nIncludes accommodation\, all meals\, tea and snacks and facilitated yoga and mindfulness sessions. It is dependent on your choice of accommodation. The food is ovo-lacto vegetarian\, with vegan/gluten free options available on request. \n2-night retreat: \n\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R3200\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R3000\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2800\n\n\n Dormitory (per person):\n R2550\n\n\n Camping (own tent & bedding):\n R2350\n\n\n\nSingle use of twin rooms is also available on request\, at a supplementary cost. \nBookings via this link. \nA 50% deposit secures your place. This is non-refundable\, but is transferable to another TRC retreat. Do not let your inability to pay prevent you from attending. Contact the Tara Rokpa Centre for scholarships\, payment options and volunteer trade opportunities. \nFor general retreat information about what to bring\, please click here. \nAbout the Facilitators:\nLucy Draper-Clarke\n\nLucy has a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education and loves to run retreats as well as support yoga teacher training schools. She has practised yoga for 20 years and taught yoga and mindfulness in Southern Africa since 2006\, while also offering embodied practices at Wits. While doing so\, she has been lucky enough to study with inspiring Buddhist mindfulness\, and Vinyasa yoga teachers\, and offers both yin and yang styles of yoga. Her light-hearted and compassionate approach to teaching allows participants to explore their inner worlds through a joyful\, yet transformative practice. \nMelanie Castleman\n\nMel is an internationally recognized and esteemed Yoga Teacher\, known for her passion\, unique approach\, and inspirational instructing style. She embodies physical\, spiritual\, and mental strength\, with a touch of ferocity! \n​As a Forrest Guardian in training\, Mel gravitates towards Forrest Yoga and Forrest inspired vinyasa. However\, she has trained in many different styles and adapts her instruction to individual and group needs. Through this process\, she has developed her own unique style of teaching and has a dedicated following in South Africa and globally. \n​With lots of attention to detail and breath Mel weaves a web of connectedness throughout the room\, facilitating a slow but fluid flow. Her classes and retreats are creatively sequenced\, light-hearted\, with the right amount of intensity for gentle transformation. \n\n​
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/fierce-compassion-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Spirituality,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200606T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20180320T140952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T124239Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Your Truth\, Listen Deeply: an ONLINE Mindful Communication Retreat with Lucy Draper-Clarke and Felicity Hart
DESCRIPTION:When interacting with others\, we often find ourselves triggered and then communicate in ways that hurt or harm – ourselves\, the other\, or the relationship between us. We have not learnt how to use mindful and authentic communication. \n“When you are busy judging people\, you have no time to love them.” Marshall Rosenberg \nWe will practice both intra-personal and inter-personal mindfulness in order to cultivate skills of empathy\, compassion and a better understanding of self and other. Contemplative dyads are a way to promote social connectedness\, something that we are often lacking in daily life where our time is dominated by digital devices. We will practice deep listening in this safe online setting\, in order to learn skills that can increase feelings of closeness and strengthen relationships with our friends and partners. \nTogether\, these practices will help us communicate more consciously so that we learn to be aware of our feelings and needs\, make requests and stay open to the feelings and needs of others. \nMindful Communication Practices\nWe will draw on the principles and practices from Non-Violent Communication\, and base these within a framework of mindfulness. These practices help us to increase awareness\, compassion and ease with ourselves and others. \nAlthough\, we want to communicate honestly\, but haven’t been taught to do so. Very often\, we desire to share our feelings and needs\, but fear that they won’t be heard or that our needs will remain unmet. \nThe retreat will show us a way of being very honest\, without any criticism\, insults or put-downs. We learn to be aware of our feelings and needs\, make requests and stay open and respond to the feelings and needs of others. \nThe principles and practices you will learn on this retreat\, will help you communicate consciously and with compassion. We learn to increase our capacity to communicate in a way that helps us to connect\, find what is alive in ourselves and others in order to create relationships built on authenticity and understanding. \nThis is an online version of the retreat that we usually host at the Tara Rokpa Centre. \nWho Can Attend?\nIf you resonate with any of the sentences below\, this afternoon mini-retreat may be especially helpful for you. I… \n* was taught to think and communicate in ways that involved judgment\n* am not aware of my own feelings and needs and those of others\n* am afraid that speaking honestly could be unskillful\, leading to harm and hurt within my relationships\n* have been afraid to express anger\, or other difficult emotions\, without causing harm or feeling ashamed of my own feelings\n* fear connecting and being curious about what is alive in myself\, without judgement. \nFacilitators\nLucy Draper-Clarke has a PhD in mindfulness and has practised yoga for 20 years. Her light-hearted approach to teaching allows participants to learn through a joyful\, yet transformative practice. \nFelicity Hart is a life coach\, yoga teacher and mindfulness facilitator. She has a PGC in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from Stellenbosch and offers life coaching that is mindful of you as a whole person\, facilitating a deep and integrative process. \nBookings\nTo book\, please email Lucy on this link. \nShe will send you the pre-retreat pack\, and the Zoom link. \nCosts\nR450 per person. \nWe will donate R50 to the Tara Rokpa Centre\, to support the Centre at this unprecedented time. \nIf you would like to attend\, but cannot afford to do so\, please get in touch for our bursary places.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/mindful-communication-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom Room\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20200213T174435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T174056Z
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SUMMARY:To the Core: Restoring Gut Health
DESCRIPTION:All disease begins in the gut – Hippocrates \nGut 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. \nIt may seem impossible to restore balance for optimal health in this stressful environment of instant and canned lifestyles. \nJoin Jeanne and Pippa on this holistic journey to restore health to the gut\, the ‘second brain’. \nIncluded: \n● 3 Workshops: Learn to make staples for gut health from precious traditional recipes: \nWorkshop 1: Connect with your Ancient Heritage – The 3 K’s – Kombucha\, Kimchi and Kefir\nWorkshop 2: Ditch the Hunter\, Be the Gatherer – Vegan Cheese and Aquafaba Meringue\nWorkshop 3: Greener Home Essential Oil Essentials – All Natural Trio: Room Fragrance\,\nTooth Powder and Kitchen Disinfectant \n● Restorative postures and awareness breathing for gut health with Pippa \n● Joyful cooking together of inspiring\, creative and healing meals for gut health – Saturday lunch and supper and Sunday lunch. All meals: the emphasis is on homemade and home-crafted! \n● Friday night supper – a selection of artisanal dairy and vegan cheeses made by Jeanne \n● Beverages for gut health – including Golden Shake with Turmeric and Real Ginger Beer from your own starter Ginger Bug \n● A comprehensive Recipe Folder with notes \n● A Gift Bag containing an essential oil treat and your own large Kombucha SCOBY with Kombucha in a 3l glass bottle to enable you to continue making kombucha at home \n  \n \n  \nKey Concepts:\nHolistic gut repair\nFood as Medicine\nMindful Meals (you are HOW you eat) \nBuzzzz words: \nRejuvelac \nLacto-fermentation \nPre and probiotics \nPre-order extras to take home at special prices for this weekend only – email Jeanne at maricorat@webmail.co.za for the stock/price list. Includes: milk kefir culture\, extra kombucha scobys\, muslin cloths\, beautiful hand made and locally made pottery fermenting crocks. \nPlease email Jeanne if you need any additional information. \nCosts:\nThe costs include accommodation\, meals\, a voluntary environmental levy of R60\, facilitation fee\, gifts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R2900\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2700\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R3100\n\n\n Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n R3200\n\n\n Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3300\n\n\n Dormitory\n R2400\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\n R2200\n\n\n\n  \nTo book:\nPlease fill in the mobile-friendly online booking form. \nA 50 % deposit will confirm your booking. \nBanking details: \nBank: First National Bank\nBranch: Bedford Gardens Branch\nBranch code: 252155\nAccount name: Tara Rokpa Centre\nAccount no.: 6211 1707 157\nReference no.: “retreat name + your name” \n  \nYour Facilitators:\n Jeanne qualified as a nutritionist\, chef and caterer . Over the past 30 years she has undertaken a personal journey to explore gut health and the effect of the gut on immune\, brain and hormonal functioning and the healing power of traditional foods and loves to share her experience and insights.  She is also an environmental warrior and friend to TRC since its inception. She and Pippa have been close friends for 15 years. \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 was a pioneer and 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.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/to-the-core-restoring-gut-health/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200502T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20190212T074543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T153810Z
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SUMMARY:Still Action ONLINE: Inward Practices for Outward Impact
DESCRIPTION:Context\n\n\nAll 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? \nThe Wisdom Traditions of Africa and the East give clear practices and guidance. Our teachers and ancestors invite us to see more clearly\, to become ‘enlightened’\, not simply for our own benefit\, but to bring cohesion\, unity and joy to the world in which we are embedded. Our happiness is the happiness of others; the joy of others transmits to us. \nThe impact of our actions is not always as important as our wholehearted intention. Our interconnectedness means that every action carried out with the wish to benefit others can have a far-reaching effect. We might be a parent\, wanting to raise children who have the awareness and adaptability to cope with their future world\, or the leader of a company or an NPO. The scale at which we work depends on our personality and our skill set. Our impact\, though\, can be enormous\, if we keep focused on moment-by-moment actions guided by intention. \nContemplative Practices\nDuring the Still Action ONLINE Retreat we will explore ways to move within\, through a range of contemplative practices\, in order to act in the world with greater impact. \nDr Ela Manga will offer Breathwork practices and many insights from her book ‘Breathe’. \nDr Lucy Draper-Clarke will share a range of sitting and movement practices\, from her up-coming book ‘Awareness in Action‘. These include yoga\, mindfulness and compassion practices\, as well as shadow integration work. \nAspiration\nOur wish\, as your facilitators\, is that by the end of the retreat\, you will: \n\nFeel confident with one or more inward practices\, which you can commit to every day\, in order to keep aligned and replenished.\nIdentify your unique offering and purpose in this world\, based on your personality and skill-set.\nFind clarity on ways to bring this into the world for the benefit of yourselves and others.\nConnect with a like-minded community who will keep you strong when the road seems long.\n\nVenue: ONLINE!\n \nAnd one day\, we’ll be back to use the many ‘classrooms’ at the Tara Rokpa Centre to hold the space for our inner and outer unfolding. The lack of cellphone network gives us the rare opportunity to connect deeply with the people and environment around and within us. \n\nMeditation and movement sessions will take place in the earthy\, nurturing space of the Octagon.\nDiscussions and connections naturally occur in the open-air dining hall\, over delicious vegetarian meals.\nThe natural world\, particularly the top of Tara’s Waterfall\, will be the space to connect with the wisdom of nature\, and give birth to our deepest aspirations for the future.\n\nFacilitators\nDr Ela Manga\, author of international best seller ‘Breathe: strategising energy in the age of burnout’ is a medical doctor\, author and speaker committed to conscious living and bringing heart back into the art of medicine. Her training as a medical doctor was just the first step towards her true vocation as a co-creator of health and a catalyst for change. \nDr Lucy Draper-Clarke is an educator\, writer and researcher-practitioner\, with a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education. She has been teaching yoga and mindfulness for over 15 years. She is lecturing at Wits\, with Drama for Life\, and conducting research on Contemplative Activism. \nHer current focus is on bringing yoga and mindfulness practices to those engaged in social change\, such as teachers and activists\, giving them the skills to alleviate stress and increase resilience\, and enabling them to work with compassion\, presence and joy. She runs Heart-Mind Consultancy and leads courses and retreats around Southern Africa\, particularly the Tara Rokpa Centre. \n\nA retreat participant once said\, “Lucy is a warm\, wise and wonderful teacher\, embodying fully the heart-mind connections she gently encourages in others. What she offers comes directly from her heart\, enabling her to provide exactly what is needed spontaneously in the moment.” \nHer light-hearted approach to teaching allows participants to learn through a joyful\, yet deeply transformative practice. \n\n\n  \nCosts \n2.5 hour online retreat: R450\, with R50 per person being donated to support Tara Rokpa Centre at this time. \n  \nBooking \nPlease click on this link to book with Marj Murray. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/still-action/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200313T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20190208T202241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T000722Z
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SUMMARY:TRC Experience Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens at a retreat centre? \nThis is your chance to find out! We are offering an introductory weekend for those who would like to experience the range of activities that take place at Tara Rokpa Centre (TRC). \nTRC is a welcoming\, down to earth centre within a UNESCO biosphere reserve where you can connect with yourself\, your community and the earth. It is in a hidden valley\, free from the disturbance of the digital world: such a rare treat in modern life where we are constantly on call. \nDuring this weekend\, you can reconnect with what it means to be human; relaxed\, at ease and in touch with the world around you. Bring your family and take part in the experiences on offer. Alternatively\, you are welcome to hike\, swim\, swing in a hammock or read a book. \nThe resident community at TRC each have their own skills and interests. They are very willing to share these with visitors. After supper on the first evening\, Pippa Cope will guide you through a Healing Relaxation practice. This is a chance to slow down and feel grounded once again. She will then lead movement sessions before breakfast\, so that guests can bring balance to body and mind. From Saturday morning\, the programme is structured so that you can attend all the sessions for a full experience\, or take time off to relax and replenish. \nThe permaculture stewards will give visitors an introduction to Permaculture tour on Saturday\, and then a short workshop on Sunday. Brenda Shelley will offer the Poetry of Photography\, during walks in the bushveld. She will assist participants to balance both the creative and the technical aspects of photography; linking the heart and the mind. Alan will give guests an introduction to meditation techniques\, which can help to train the mind in becoming more aware and at ease. \nPippa 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. \n  \nAlan completed a one-year closed retreat at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. He was a monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He supports long-term (6 month retreats) in Tara’s Valley Retreat House\, and is also very keen to support beginners with a meditation practice. \n  \n  \n \nBrenda would like to share her love for photography so that visitors can touch into the spirit of place. She was a professional photographer and worked as a freelance visual artist in the USA and Cape Town\, specialising in travel\, fine art and fashion photography. \n\n  \nCome and try a weekend of reconnecting with the people and the environment around you\, as well as learning new skills and practices to take care of yourself. This is your chance to remember how it feels to be free from the digital world\, and let your mind quieten down to the pace of nature. \nThe Programme: \nFriday \n4 – 6 pm: Arrival and settling in \n6:00 pm: Supper \n7:30 pm: Guided Meditation/Relaxation \nSaturday \n7 – 8 am: Yoga \n8 –  9 am: Breakfast \n9:30 – 10:30 am: Intro to Meditation \n11 am – 12:30 pm: Tour of the Permaculture site \n1 – 2 pm: Lunch \n2 – 4 pm: Free Time \n4 – 5:30 pm: Guided Walk \n6 – 7 pm: Supper \n7 – 8 pm: Meditation/Relaxation/Drumming around the Campfire \nSunday \n7 – 8 am: Yoga \n8 – 9 am: Breakfast \n10 am – 12 pm: Permaculture/Healing Relaxation/Meditation Activity \n12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch \n1:30 pm: Departure \n  \nCosts:\nThe costs include full board from supper on Friday to Lunch on Sunday\, as well as an optional environmental levy of R60. Dana will be appreciated by the facilitators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R1500\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per  Rperson):\n R1300\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R1700\n\n\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n R1800\n\n\nSingle use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R1900\n\n\nSingle en suite room (if available)\n R1800\n\n\nDormitory\n R1000\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n R800\n\n\n\nBookings:\nPlease book here. A 50% deposit will confirm your place. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/trc-experience-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Fun,Gardening,Meditation,Mindfulness,Outdoor,Permaculture,Photography,Spirituality,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200313T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20200213T114435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T162604Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Journey Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join me for three days filled with things that nourish our souls\, facilitates our inner journey\, and nurtures our existence of body and mind\, as well as soul\, including like-hearted company and great food. \n\nYoga classes\nMindfulness sessions\nA complimentary journal\nWorking with Intention workshop\nOne hour Yoga Nidra\nAccommodation\nMeals\n\nArrive on Friday afternoon\, take time to settle in\, and get to know your fellow participants. \nAfter supper each evening there will be a Yin Yang session followed by Yoga Nidra before bedtime. \nIn the morning we will wake up to a gentle yoga and mindfulness session followed by breakfast\, a short workshop playshop\, and a yoga flow session. \nParticipants will have the afternoon free to either explore their environment and the waterfall or to rest. \nCosts:\nThe costs per person include accommodation\, meals from Friday evening to lunch on Sunday\, a voluntary environmental fee of R60\, and a facilitator fee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R3080\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2860\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R3260\n\n\nSingle-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n R3360\n\n\nSingle-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3460\n\n\nDormitory\n R2640\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n R2440\n\n\n\nTo book:\nPlease fill in the mobile friendly booking form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nBanking details: \nBank: First National Bank\nBranch: Bedford Gardens Branch\nBranch code: 252155\nAccount name: Tara Rokpa Centre\nAccount no.: 6211 1707 157\nReference no.: “Retreat name + your name” \nYour Facilitator Nadya Booyse:\nI have been teaching since 2011 until 2017 and in that time\, I have acquired roughly 1000 hours of teaching\, not to mention training\, retreats and workshops. I love what I do and it has taking me on the most unplanned route through my life. When I started my Yoga TT\, I was desperately searching for answers and purpose in my life. I landed in a space where I did not necessarily find answers\, but I did find a way to make peace with the world while I looked for them. I would like to share what I found\, the experiences that I had\, with others who might be able to benefit from them. Being a teacher doesn’t make me superior or all-knowing though\, and so I have never stopped doing workshops and courses since I started my journey. I don’t believe that yoga means anything if it can’t be applied to your life. Whether Patanjali’s Sutras\, or simply remembering to breathe when life throws a curve ball\, yoga has been instrumental in my life\, and since I am not all-knowing yet\, it continues to do so. www.journey-keeper.com
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/yoga-journey-retreat/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20190108T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T143421Z
UID:1376-1581703200-1581858000@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Experience The Heart Sutra Over Valentine’s Weekend with Ava Avalos
DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh\, come study and explore the mysterious wisdom of the Heart Sutra\, known in Buddhism as ‘The Prajnaparamita.’ This ancient and sacred text will form the foundation of Zen Buddhist Mindfulness Practices to open your heart – including sitting\, walking\, dancing & singing. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Dharmachayra Ava Avalos\, MD\, a seasoned practitioner of Zen. \nBoth beginners and experienced are welcome (teenagers too!) \nCosts (includes all meals from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday\, bedding\, beverages and facilitator’s fee): \nTwin/Double room ensuite bathroom (per person): R2\,500\nTwin/Double room with shared bathroom (per person): R1\,800\nSingle room with shared bathroom: R2\,000\nDormitory: R1\,100\nCamping (bring your own tent): R850 \nQueries: tararokpacentre@gmail.com \nBooking:  Please use our mobile-friendly Online Booking form to book. \nA 50 % deposit will confirm your booking. Here is the link to payment options. \nFacilitator: \nAva Avalos\, MD\, is an ordained Zen Dharma Teacher in the tradition of Plum Village & Thich Nhat Hanh.  Based in Gaborone\, she specialises in HIV/TB medicine and teaches yoga and dances as often as she can \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/the-heart-sutra-with-ava-avalos/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20200126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20171115T114423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T132144Z
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SUMMARY:New Year Intentions Retreat 2020
DESCRIPTION:“Each decision we make\, each action we take\, is born out of our intentions.”\nSharon Salzberg \nNew Year Intentions\nFor 11 years\, Lucy has been running New Year Intentions Retreat at the Tara Rokpa Centre – inspiring participants to find their sense of purpose. Taking time away from daily demands to reflect on the past year\, and to set intentions for the future\, provides a potent space for growth. Intention-setting does not need to be difficult. We can simply connect with what brings us joy\, makes us feel energetic and alive\, and commit to focusing on these activities over the year ahead. \nTo tap into our sense of purpose\, or ubizo or raison d’etre\, we combine contemplative practices with a wish to engage in the communities and the world around us. We will develop a deep understanding that compassion and altruism circle back to bring the greatest happiness to the giver\, as long as our basic needs are also attended to. \nActivities\nWe will integrate our body\, heart and mind in a gentle\, unfolding process of yoga and mindfulness\, providing the opportunity to reflect on what inspires and energizes us. By trusting our ability to tap into our own talents\, we can lead our lives in a way that also brings benefit to others. Yoga and mindfulness  practices will tune us into both our supportive and sabotaging patterns\, while compassion practices will provide us with skillful ways to accept ourselves just as we are\, in order to create the conditions for transformation to take place. \nPlease bring a yoga mat\, a journal and pen or pencil\, as well as stretchy\, comfortable clothes for both yin and yang yoga practices. \nAbout the Facilitator\nLucy Draper-Clarke has a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education. Last year she published an online course through the Insight Timer app\, entitled “Finding Joy in Life through Intention Setting”. This was based on the retreat practices she has developed since 2009. She has practised yoga for 20 years and taught yoga and mindfulness in Southern Africa since 2006. She has been lucky enough to study with inspiring Buddhist mindfulness\, and Vinyasa yoga teachers\, and offers both yin and yang styles of yoga. Her light-hearted and compassionate approach to teaching allows participants to explore their inner worlds through a joyful\, yet transformative practice. For a personal reflection on previous New Year Intentions retreats\, please follow this link. \n  \nFor more information about retreats at TRC\, please follow this link. \nBookings\nFor the online booking form\, please click on this link. A 50% deposit will secure your choice of accommodation. The deposit is non-refundable\, but transferrable to another retreat within a year. \nCosts\nAccommodation is priced to cater to everyone\, but even so\, please do not let your inability to pay prevent you from attending. Contact us for volunteer trades or payment plans. Partners are welcome to attend and pay for accommodation only. TRC members\, SAGA/SWIFT members\, and past participants may request a 10% discount. \n2-night retreat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R2800\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2600\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R3000\n\n\n Single Rooms (Office Block)\n R2500\n\n\n Single use of twin/double room (if space available)\,  shared bathroom:\n R3100\n\n\n Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3200\n\n\n Single en suite room (if space available):\n R3100\n\n\n Dormitory (per person):\n R2300\n\n\n Camping (own tent & bedding):\n R2100\n\n\n\nPrices are per person\, and include accommodation\, meals\, tea/coffee\, facilitation fee\, and environmental levy. \nFor more information about retreats at TRC\, please follow this link.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/intentions-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20190905T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T195520Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing in the Depths
DESCRIPTION:A retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh\nImpermanence moves us into the unknown whether we like it or not.  This movement based workshop will provide an opportunity to slow down and embrace the depth of our embodied experience and wisdom in a time of great uncertainty. Cradled in the safe beauty of the Tara Rokpa Valley with waterfalls\, fresh air and blue skies – Touching the Earth will provide space for relaxation and healing.  Deep Yoga\, Zen Practices\, Movement and Dance will provide doors to greater joy and understanding.  In these times of climate crisis and despair – come and be soothed by the cool breeze of the Dharma. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.\nYour facilitator:\nThe workshop will be facilitated by Ava Avalos\, MD\, ordained Zen Dharma Teacher in the tradition of Plum Village & Thich Nhat Hanh.  Based in Gaborone\, Ava specialises in HIV/TB medicine and teaches yoga and dances as often as she can \n\n\n\n           \n       \nCosts:\n\nCosts include all meals from supper on Friday to lunch on Sunday\, bedding\, beverages\, and facilitator’s fee. \nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person): R2\,000.00\nTwin/double room with stared bathroom (per person): R1\,500.00\nSingle room with shared bathroom (3 available): R2\,000.00\nSingle use of a double room (if space available): R2\,000.00\nDormitory: R1\,000.00\nCamping (own tent): R800.00 \nTo book:\nPlease book by filling in our on-line booking form. A 50% deposit will secure your choice of room. \nPayment options can be found here.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/dancing-in-the-depths-with-ava-avalos/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190921T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20190415T180024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T103022Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Yoga Retreat - Steven Heyman & Lucy D-C
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to shake off the winter\, and replenish yourself during this Heritage Day yoga retreat. Join Steven Heyman and Lucy Draper-Clarke for a long weekend of yoga\, mindfulness and outdoor adventure in the Groot Marico District. \nOur first session will begin after lunch on 21st September\, and end after lunch on 24th September\, but you are also welcome to come a night early (20th September)\, or stay an extra night afterwards\, for complete relaxation! \nThe Tara Rokpa Centre is a healing centre known for its pristine environment\, unpolluted air and fantastic night sky. It lies in a wooded valley\, bounded by perennial streams and surrounded by rolling hills. \nYoga Retreat Programme\nYoga in the Octagon \nWe will wake up to a gentle yoga and mindfulness session in the Octagon meditation hall\, followed by healthy breakfast in the open dining area. There will then be two varied yoga sessions before tucking into a filling vegetarian lunch. Participants can either rest in the afternoon or visit the nearby waterfall in Tara’s Valley\, or die Oog – the Eye – which is the 14m deep source of the Marico river\, and popular with swimmers and divers. There will be one evening yin yoga practice\, and on the final evening we can sit around an open fire\, telling Bosman tales\, traditional to the area. \nFacilitators\nSteven Heyman \nLucy Draper-Clarke \nSteven Heyman from Yoga Works will teach two yoga sessions each day\, covering vinyasa flow as well as as partner yoga\, balances and inversions. Lucy Draper-Clarke from Heart-Mind will focus on yin yoga\, alongside mindfulness and compassion training. The final 3-hour yoga session on Sunday will combine the elements from both teachers into a yoga\, breath and mindfulness practice where we will fully experience both Effort and Ease. \nRates\nThe accommodation for this yoga retreat will be in simple farmhouses with twin/double rooms and shared bathroom. There are a few singles\, as well as a dormitory/family room\, and a campsite.\n \nCosts\n \n\n\n\nAccommodation inc. all meals and snacks for 3 nights\n\n\nSingle shared bathroom\nR4200\n\n\nTwin/double en suite\nR3900\n\n\nTwin/double shared\nR3600\n\n\nDormitory\nR3300\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\nR3000\n\n\n\n  \nCome the night before\, or stay a night after\, for a reduced rate of R450 pppn. \nA 50% deposit secures the accommodation of your choice. This is non-refundable\, but is transferable to another TRC retreat.\n \nThe food is ovo-lacto vegetarian. Gluten free/vegan options available (please mention any food preferences when booking). Please bring extra provisions if you are vegan/GF. \nPlease do not let you inability to pay prevent you from attending. We offer reduced rates\,  or  exchange for volunteer work. \nBooking Form\nPlease book via this link. \nFor more information about retreats at TRC\, click here. \nTransport\n250km (about 3 hours) from Johannesburg\, with 14km of gravel road. Please consider car pooling. If you are happy to offer a ride\, please mention this when booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/spring-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190823T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20180130T101509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T081733Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Creativity and Play Retreat with Anton Krueger
DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\nOn this retreat\, we’ll be playing mindfulness and writing games\, nurturing our sense of wonder and astonishment at our precious human life. How extraordinary to be alive at all! We’ll explore mindfulness as a creative practice\, as a way of encouraging awareness\, a way of being present. We’ll be doing workshops geared towards sparking creativity\, inspiration and reflection; using writing as a tool of discovery. The emphasis will not be on technical skill\, but on meeting\, appreciating and enjoying our creative selves. \nYou need to begin to explore another way to write\, to build awareness to write from…To create from joy\, to create from wonder\, demands a continual discipline\, a great compassion…it demands a continual objectivity of spirit\, a continual looking out at\, and beyond the world created by the senses…”\n Thuksey Rinpoche\, in Andrew Harvey’s Journey to Ladakh (1983) \nRetreat Options\nThe retreat takes place over five nights\, with a shorter weekend option of 2 nights. \nBeginning Friday\, 23rd August 2019\, 18:00\nEnding Sunday\, 25th\, or Wednesday 28th August\, 13:00 \nThe retreat will be kept small with a maximum of 12 participants\, so that there is enough time to focus on each person’s individual work in group feedback sessions. Those staying for the extra three nights will also receive a one-on-one session of at least 30 minutes for feedback on a work in progress. Writers who have an existing project as well as those just starting out are equally welcome\, as no previous experience required. \nRetreat Facilitator\nAnton Krueger is an acclaimed writer who has won numerous awards for his plays\, poems and critical writing. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama\, Rhodes University\, and also helps to run a Samye Kagyu Buddhist centre in Grahamstown. He’s also taught creative writing to children at home schools and at the Michael Mount Waldorf School. \nAnton is a member of Mindfulness Africa and has presented papers on Mindfulness and Creativity in Shanghai\, Chicago\, India\, Sweden and Scotland. \nThe theme of this writing retreat arises from my own recent reflections on trying to reconcile a creative life with one of Buddhist mindfulness practice. I’ve been wondering how we work with our minds when we write\, and how writing could benefit from mindfulness\, and also become a way to practice. On this retreat\, we’ll use different kinds of guided practices (sitting\, walking\, body scan) as well as practical workshops geared towards sparking creativity and honing writing skills. \nRetreat Costs\nThere are options to join for two nights or four nights\, with different costs depending on your choice of accommodation. These rates include all meals\, refreshments and teachings. Non-participating partners who wish to accompany participants are also welcome at reduced rates. If you would like to come but can’t afford it\, there is the opportunity to work back some accommodation costs at the TRC by helping out for a few hours a day in the garden or the office. Please let me know if you wish to apply for subsidised rates. \n\n\n\nRetreat costs (full board)\nWeekend\nFull Retreat\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n2200\n4900\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n2000\n4300\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n2400\n5300\n\n\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n2500\n5600\n\n\nSingle use of ensuite room (if space available):\n2600\n5800\n\n\nDormitory\n1700\n3800\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n1500\n3300\n\n\n\n  \nTo book\, please use our online Booking Form. \nFor more general information about our retreats\, please click on this link. \n  \n  \nCatch yourself thinking…\nAllen Ginsberg \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/creativity-retreat/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190308T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20190114T164037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T164037Z
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SUMMARY:Thoughts Create Reality
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of challenging and thought-provoking teachings and meditations that encourage our understanding of the ancient wisdom schools of Asian and western thought.\nLearn techniques to garden your mind and thoughts\, to create a truly beneficial and fruitful reality.\n\nThe retreat is facilitated by Mark Joseph\, a previously very nervous and anxious person. Through mindfulness and meditation Mark experienced the miracle of being in the present with an open heart. He is schooled in both eastern and western mindfulness philosophy. With over 19 years of experience in teaching\, Mark is willing to share all his resources to create a heart felt path for your life.\n\n  \n\nMarloes Joseph is richly experienced and qualified to teach various yoga styles. She has completed Teacher Training with international yogis and currently teaches at leading yoga studios. Marloes will gently lead you through the practice of kindfulness yoga that is designed to open your heart.\n\n\nCosts:\nThe cost per person includes 2 nights’ accommodation\, all meals plus lunch on the day of arrival\, the facilitators’ fee and an optional environment levy of R60.\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person): R2480\nSingle use of en suite room (if space available): R2860\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person): R2260\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available): R2700\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available): R2660\nDormitory: R2040\nCamping (own tent): R1840\nTo book:\nPlease book using the on-line booking form. A 50% deposit will secure the room of your choice.\nBanking details.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/thoughts-create-reality/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190301T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20181013T125642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181014T105533Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and the Art of Moving Meditation through Chi Kung
DESCRIPTION:The five thousand year old ancient and mystical art of Chi Kung\, the art of drawing life force into your being\, reminds us to let go of obstructions and imbalances.\nChi Kung is an integration of physical postures\, breathing techniques\, and focused intention\, harnessing Presence. The gentle\, rhythmic movements of Chi Kung reduces stress\, builds stamina\, increases vitality\, and enhances the immune system. \nChi Kung’s most powerful influence came from the 28th Buddhist Patriarch in India\, Bodhidharma. He took Buddhism to China\, and is considered to be the father of martial arts. He taught the monks how to know the divine (consciousness\, true nature\, spirit) within\, and how to be present with this state in this physical reality\, thus combating the disease of their frail bodies.\nThis sacred path has been kept secret for many centuries but is now freely available if you are able to decipher its true meaning. In this workshop you will learn to feel the chi\, and the art of moving Chi Kung\, and Iron Shirt Chi Kung. This is a form you can practice everyday at home. You will also learn to use mindfulness and energy practically\, to heal and transform yourself and others. \nFacilitator:\nMichael Lewis has been teaching Chi Kung for fifteen years and through his affinity with the east\, makes this mystical art accessible. He has an honours degree in drama and is a mindfulness coach and he uses these tools to guide the practitioner on a path of self discovery. He was trained by Tao Master Mantak Chia in the art of Healing Love and Iron Shirt Chi-Kung. He is a multi talented martial artist who practices arts such as Tai Chi\, Kung Fu\, and Muay Thai kickboxing and has studied with a Kung Fu master in Taiwan in the art of Bodhidharma I Ching Kung Fu (the art of remembering what you already know). Working with energy on a daily basis\, Michael has become extremely in tune with energy flow and has helped many people to unblock the resistance that prevents them from realizing their full potential\, by shifting energy and clearing negative emotion in the body. \nCosts:\nThe cost for this retreat covers accommodation\, vegetarian meals\, and beverages from Friday evening until Sunday lunchtime. Note that the cost of this retreat may increase in 2019 – please check back in January for final cost. \nThe cost excludes DANA\, a monetary offering to the retreat facilitator as the facilitator is not paid. Dana boxes will be put out on the last morning of the retreat next to the tea station. \nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person): R1 380\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person): R1 160\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available): R1 560\nSingle use of en suite room (if space available): R2 040\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available): R1 600\nDormitory: R940\nCamping (own tent): R740 \nBooking:\nTo book\, please fill in our on-line booking form – one form for each person attending. A 50 % deposit will confirm your booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/mindfulness-and-the-art-of-moving-meditation-through-chi-kung/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Chi Kung/Tai Chi,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012440
CREATED:20180917T132904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181007T095944Z
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SUMMARY:Be Here Now with Mark Joseph and Jo Gibbon 26 - 28 Oct 2018
DESCRIPTION:A Hippy Yoga and Meditation Retreat\nJoin Jo and Mark for a journey into the days of GROOVY VIBES\, EASTERN MYSTICS and FLOWER POWER \nMindfulness retreats can be a little austere & solemn… we want to get out of Jozie for a weekend with some likeminded folks & have some hippy style fun in a beautiful place. \nThere’ll be yoga\, meditation\, kirtan & much communing with nature. Expect themed yoga playlists\, practices inspired by the great mystics & beatniks alike\, chakra tuning\, barefoot walks & delicious vegetarian/vegan food. \nCost \nIncludes accommodation for 2 nights\, meals\,  snacks and beverages\, facilitator fee and optional environmental fee of R60 \n\n\n\nRoom Type\nCost\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n2480\n\n\nSingle use of en suite room (if space available)\n3080\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n2260\n\n\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available):\n2860\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n2660\n\n\nDormitory\n2040\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n1840\n\n\n\n  \nTo book please fill in the on-line booking form. \nA 50 % deposit will secure your booking. \n  \n \n  \nFacilitators\nJo Gibbon is a Jivamukti and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher. \n Mark Joseph\, is a previously very nervous and anxious person. Through mindfulness and meditation\, Mark experienced the miracle of being in the present with an open heart. He is schooled in eastern and western mindfulness philosophy. With over 19 years experience in teaching\, Mark is willing to share all his resources to create a heart-felt path for your life.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/be-here-now-with-mark-joseph-and-jo-gibbon-26-28-oct-2018/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindfulness,Yoga
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