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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250417T180000
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SUMMARY:Footprints:  EASTER CAMP 2025
DESCRIPTION:Footprints\n“The impression left by a foot on the ground.” \nWhat impressions have your feet made throughout your life? If we look around –  we are living in a world of war\, climate change and uncertainty. The fast pace of life and our addiction to technology have brought about a loss of connection to ourselves\, each other\, and our planet. How do we stand amidst this? How are our feet placed on the ground? Are our footprints deep and heavy\, out of balance\, or not even there? \nHow would you like your footprint to be? \nOver the Easter weekend\, we will use the Tara Rokpa Therapy methods to look at how we stand on the ground. We shall explore how we can reconnect\, find our balance\, strengthen our connection to others and our planet. Can our footprints show our intention – do we step with soft feet\, an easy mind and a light heart? \n“Tread softly because you tread on my dreams” ~ W B Yeats \nSpend a relaxing long weekend in the African Bush with the Tara Rokpa Therapy team. The weekend is open to all\, and families are welcome. There will be planned activities on the theme of Footprints\, as well as plenty of time to relax and play. \nParticipants are welcome to arrive a day earlier to settle in\, or to stay on for another night. \nFacilitators:\nTuula Styrman has worked and studied for over 40 years as a body therapist \, masseur\, lecturer\, coach and trainer. She works at the Terhokoti -hospice in Helsinki\, Finland offering gentle\, supportive massage for hospice clients\, their family members as well as for the personnel. She also works in schools with students and teachers\, with healthcare professional as well as working people and people in challenging working environments.\nTuula actively educates social and health care professionals and volunteers in respectful touch and is one of the authors of “The Handbook for Respectful Touch” for Social and Healthcare Personnel. She is also one of the translators of the new edition of the Taming the Tiger book in Finnish\,\nTuula has been involved with Tara Rokpa work from 1998 and completed her own Tara Rokpa process in Finland in 2002. She has trained in the Tara Rokpa Therapy process as a short course leader and is just about to complete her Therapist training process. She works with the method in Finland and Sweden. \n  \nTrish Swift B.Soc.Sc.\, MSS\, M.Sc. Trish is a registered clinical social work therapist and is currently working in private practice in Harare. She has lectured at the University of Zimbabwe and is currently the Senior Tara Rokpa Therapist representing Africa. Traveling extensively throughout Southern Africa and Europe\, she is a widely sought after and much-loved facilitator and therapist. \n  \nJayne Pilossof is a compassionate and skilled  kinesiologist who lives and works in Zimbabwe. With a background in textile design\, she worked as a freelance designer before embarking on a transformative journey in 1994\, when she began her own Tara Rokpa Therapy (TRT) process\, completing it in 2000. Because she found it so inspiring and beneficial \, she wanted to share this with others and began her own training to become a therapist. In 2010\, she formally started her path to becoming a therapist\, and completed the 5 year training to become a certified Tara Rokpa Therapist in 2014. Today\, Jayne works as a Tara Rokpa therapist in Harare and Chitungwiza. She also works in South Africa\, Germany\, England\, and other parts of Europe. \nCosts:\nThe costs cover all accommodation for 4 nights\, meals from Thursday evening until Monday lunch and a fee to cover the facilitator costs. For the cost of an extra day’s accommodation\, please inquire at retreat@tararokpacentre.co.za. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4 Nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R3\,400\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R3\,800\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R4\,200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R4\,600\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R5\,000\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R5\,400\n\n\n\n  \nWe also have a family discount to make the weekend more affordable for families. Families will be allocated shared rooms together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Family Rates\n  4 Nights\n\n\n  Adult\n  R4\,200\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R2\,300\n\n\n  Teen 2\, 3…\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R1\,000\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  R0\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nClick here to book for the retreat. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nAirport Shuttle\nIf there is sufficient interest\, an airport shuttle to/from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg will be arranged. The cost would be an estimated additional R1500 per person. \nPlease ensure that your incoming flights land before 10 am\, and please book international flights after 8 pm for your departure. \nAlternatively\, there is an intercity bus from the airport to Gaborone that departs the airport at 11 am\, and stops in Groot Marico. These tickets must be pe-booked online. \nVisit to Game Reserve\nA visit may be arranged to a nearby game reserve after the retreat. Please contact Jayne to express your interest.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/footprints-easter-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Inquiry,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Spirituality,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240401T130000
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SUMMARY:Easter Weekend Getaway
DESCRIPTION:A Long Easter Weekend Get Away in Restorative Nature with Trish Swift\, Sharon Benatar\, and Pippa Cope \nThis weekend is open to all – families\, individuals\, friends\, teens\, and kids are welcome. There will be separate activities for adults and children/teens in the mornings\, and combined activities or free time in the afternoons and evenings. The retreat will be based on the Tara Rokpa Therapy approach to healing\, maturing the mind\, and compassion.  You have the option of arriving on Thursday afternoon in time for supper at 6 pm (4-nights)\, or to join in from Friday morning (3 nights). \nProgramme:\nKids and Teens Morning Programme \nThis will be guided by Pippa Cope and will include a variety of activities in nature\, exploring and playing with natural elements\, art materials\, painting\, and clay. There will also be some physical activities such as swimming and ball games.\nThe children/teens are welcome to bring some of their activities or games from home to share.\nSharon will offer a simple puppet/doll-making workshop.\nThere will be our traditional Easter Egg hunt and games on Easter Sunday.\nIf there are enough children and teens\, separate age-related activities may be offered (with some assistance from parents).\nIn the afternoons and evenings\, the parent/s will be responsible for their children/teens. \nBabies and toddlers will need to be cared for by their parents/caregivers. Please ask us about discounted rates for caregivers not taking part in the facilitated activities. \nAdults Morning Workshops \nFacilitated by Trish Swift\, Sharon Benatar\, and Pippa Cope. During these workshops\, we will be exploring our community and/or family of inner selves\, and our outer family/relationships using our creativity and ingenuity. Trish and Sharon will guide us in looking into how they interact together and influence each other\, using the analogy of the multi-layered Japanese or Russian dolls\, where the dolls nest into each other\, waiting to be discovered.\nFamily can be seen in the context of the traditional nuclear\, as well as extended families\, friends\, urban tribe members\, community and group members.\nActivities will include reflections\, visualisations\, playing and exploring with art materials and natural objects\, and deep guided relaxations. There will also be some discussions.\nThis a personal explorative journey\, with some group interaction in a safe space. \nAfternoon and Evening Activities \nThis will be your own free time! Walk in the beautiful Tara valleys and hills to the Waterfall\, swim in the Groot Marico Eye “Die Oog” (a natural wonder)\, practice mindful movement with Pippa\, star-gaze\, bird-watch\, or join in with singing\, music (bring your instruments if you have)\, and story-telling around the campfire. Or feel free to just relax and do nothing\, or to sleep or read\, if you have been busy\, exhausted\, or stressed out in your daily life. \nSome additional activities may be offered by participants. \nFacilitators:\nTrish Swift B.Soc.Sc.\, MSS\, M.Sc. Trish is a registered clinical social work therapist and is currently working in private practice in Harare. She has lectured at the University of Zimbabwe and is currently the Senior Tara Rokpa Therapist representing Africa. Traveling extensively throughout Southern Africa and Europe\, she is a widely sought after and much-loved facilitator and therapist. \n  \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. \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  \n\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  3 Nights\n  4 Nights\n\n\n  Adult\n  R3\,200\n  R3\,700\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1\,800\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Teen 2\, 3…\n  R1\,300\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R800\n  R850\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  Free\n  Free\n\n\n\nContact us for more options including work exchange – don’t let a lack of finances stop you from participating. \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-2024/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230923T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Elements
DESCRIPTION:This weekend we will be exploring the elements based on the Tara Rokpa Therapy model. This weekend is restricted to participants of the Johannesburg BtB group. \nCost:\nThe cost includes accommodation\, and all meals from Saturday lunch until Monday lunch. It excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,100\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,300\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2\,100\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form for each person attending. A 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice. \nFacilitators:\nThis weekend workshop will be facilitated by Pippa Cope and Sharon Benatar.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/elements-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Tara Rokpa Therapy
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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2023
DESCRIPTION:This long weekend getaway in the glorious autumnal bushveld will be facilitated by senior Tara Rokpa Therapist Brion Sweeney\, from Ireland. The weekend will be structured around the theme of  “Mindfulness in Everyday Life”. This will include Tara Rokpa Therapy methods and shiné meditation alongside specific mindfulness techniques given to Tara Rokpa therapists by Akong Rinpoche over a number of years. \nAll are welcome to the Easter Camp\, and to join in with the activities on offer. At TRC\, family is defined in a broad sense\, from the traditional nuclear and extended families\, and extends to friends\, individuals\, urban tribe members\, community members\, TRC visitors\, and anyone wanting to connect with the spirit of the Easter Camp. Children are welcome and there will be a morning programme for them\, including the traditional Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday. \nThere will also be a chance for some caring attention to the body in the form of mindful movement. Other activities available include meditation\, walks in the beautiful TRC surroundings\, swimming\, mountain biking\, birding\, star-gazing\, singing around the campfire\, or just sleeping for those with over busy\, stressful lives! \nFacilitator:\n\nBrion Sweeney is a retired consultant psychiatrist having previously worked in Ireland in the National Health Service in Dublin. In addition he holds a masters degree in psychotherapy from University College Dublin. Brion undertook his own experiential training in Tara Rokpa Therapy under the guidance of Akong Rinpoche who had developed TRT to help people to develop their potential. He became a Tara Rokpa therapist in 1992  and thereafter worked with other TRT therapists helping to refine Tara Therapy. More recently Brion spent three years in retreat under the guidance of Tai Situpa Rinpoche.\n\n\nCost:\nWe aim to keep the costs as low as possible to allow families to attend. Accommodation is allocated according to confirmed bookings\, and preference. \nThe costs include all meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Monday but exclude staff tips. The fees include a contribution to the facilitator’s expenses and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Full Rate (adults):\n  R3\,000\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1\,800\n\n\n  Teen 2\, 3….\n  R1\,200\n\n\n  Children 3 – 12\n  R800\n\n\n  Under 3\n  Free\n\n\n\nPlease contact us for more options – don’t let a lack of finances stop you from participating. \nYou are also welcome to come for an extra night before the start or to stay on after the retreat. Contact us for rates. \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in our online booking form for each person\, teen\, and child. \nA 50% deposit will secure your choice of accommodation.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2023/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
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SUMMARY:Relax\, Restore And  Explore
DESCRIPTION:This weekend will offer activities for replenishing yourself in the natural surroundings of the bush. \nActivities on offer:\n\nGuided relaxations sessions\nMindful movement\nRestorative poses to deepen self-care\nExploring your creative side through colour and form.\nGuided walks\nTour of the permaculture centre\nA fireside night under the stars\nTime to do nothing but sleep.\n\nFacilitated by:\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  \nCosts: \nThe costs include full board from supper on Friday to Lunch on Sunday\, a facilitation fee\, as well as an optional environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R1\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R1\,700\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R2\,100\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n R2\,200\n\n\n  Single-use ensuite room (if space available):\n R2\,300\n\n\n  Single en suite room (if available)\n R2\,200\n\n\n  Dormitory\n R1\,400\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n R1\,200\n\n\n\nTo book:\nPlease fill in our online booking form.  A 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nPayment options can be found here. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/relax-restore-and-explore/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Embodied meditation,Mindful Movement,Permaculture,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
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SUMMARY:Take a Break
DESCRIPTION:“What is this life\, if full of care\, \nWe have no time to stand and stare?” \nLeisure\, W.H. Davies \nOur Christmas/New Year retreat will be a chance to leave aside the stresses and busyness of city and town and spend time getting in touch with the natural world\, the elements as well as our inner world of light and shade. In other words\, give yourself a break! \nWe will have a light touch program that combines some exercises from the Tara Rokpa elements program with instructions in mindfulness and awareness. A chance for leisure and as the poet says ‘time to stand and stare. And sit quietly! Time to explore our life priorities and set the compass for the new year. \nFacilitated by Dónal Creedon and Pippa Cope \nStructure\nIt is preferable that you attend from the start date\, but you are welcome to come for part thereof or the entire 10 days. \nAbout Dónal Creedon\nDónal Creedon is a Buddhist meditation teacher with many years of experience\, loved and deeply appreciated for his warmth\, openness\, and sincerity. He studied and practiced with Buddhist masters of the Kagyu practice lineage in Europe as well as in India and Nepal. This involved many years of intense retreat. Dónal also spent a number of years at the Krishnamurti Centre in Varanasi as resident Buddhist scholar. Thus the radical inquiry of Krishnamurti informs his approach. \nAbout Pippa Cope\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  \nCost\nThe cost includes accommodation\, all ova-lacto meals from supper on the first night to lunch on the last day\, a supplement for airfares\, and an optional R60 environmental levy.\nTRC members receive a 10% discount on all-length retreats (if they have been members for 6 months already).\nCost excludes dana (an offering of appreciation to the teacher)\, and staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 9 Nights (Full Retreat)\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R8\,800\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n  R8\,300\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R7\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R7\,000\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R6\,100\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R5\,000\n\n\n  Camping TRC Tent (only for bigger retreats):\n  R5\,000\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R4\,200\n\n\n\n\nTo Book\nPlease use our online booking form\, which can be completed easily on a phone or tablet\, to book. A 50% deposit is required to confirm your choice of accommodation. \nAirport Shuttle\nDepending on numbers\, group transport may be organized\, depending on demand. The estimated cost is about R2000 return. Please ensure that flights arrive before 10 am\, to give you time to collect your luggage and pass through immigration. On the return trip\, the shuttle will depart TRC after lunch\, to arrive at ORT by 5.30 pm. Please book flights to leave after 8 pm. \nTRC will help with carpooling where possible. It is also possible to get the InterCape bus from Park Station to Zeerust (around R300) and TRC can arrange a lift to the Centre for R350. \nFor more general retreat information\, please click here. Or email tararokpacentre@gmail.com.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/take-a-break-retreat-xmas22/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Outdoor,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220415T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
CREATED:20210124T192100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T104229Z
UID:2813-1650027600-1650290400@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2022
DESCRIPTION:Easter Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally is a family affair and a “come as you are” party. We define family in the broader sense\, including the traditional nuclear and extended families\, but also extending to friends\, individuals\, urban tribe members\, community members\, TRC visitors\, and anyone wanting to connect with the spirit of the Easter Camp. Children are welcome and there will be a morning programme for them\, including the traditional Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday. \n“To me a family is whoever I can depend upon for support\, to laugh with\, to play with\, and to share the challenges and rewards of life with.” Beth Lake \nThis will be a relaxed weekend in the beautiful\, healthy\, wide-open spaces of the bushveld with optional fun activities guided by a team of facilitators. The retreat starts with lunch on Good Friday and ends with lunch on Easter Monday. Activities include: \n\nPlaying with Art Materials\nGuided Relaxation exercises\nSinging and Body Percussion\nDancing\nMindful Movement Qigong\nRestorative Yoga\nMindfulness\nWalks\nSwimming at the Waterfall\, the Eye\, or the farm-style pool\nRoasting marshmallows around the campfire\nSleeping\nEaster Egg Hunt\n\nCost\nWe aim to keep the costs as low as possible to allow nuclear families to attend. The rooms are allocated according to confirmed bookings. \nThe costs include all meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Monday but excludes staff tips. The fees include a contribution to the facilitator’s expenses and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Adults\n  R2500\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1700\n\n\n  Teen 2+\n  R1200\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R700\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  Free\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay from Thursday 14 April – additional accommodation fees will apply. \nPlease don’t let a lack of finance prevent you from attending – please contact us for more options. \nBookings\nClick here to book. Please fill in a booking form for each adult and child attending. This is to enable us to allocate suitable accommodation. \nA non-refundable but transferrable deposit of 50% to secure the accommodation of your choice. \nFacilitators\nPippa Cope was involved in caring professions during her formal working years\, and since retirement has been the manager of Tara Rokpa Centre\, until her second recent retirement. She now devotes herself to environmental and community work in the area. She is authorized to facilitate aspects of the Tara Rokpa process and is a trained Donna Farhi Yoga facilitator with a growing interest in the benefits of Somatic Movement. \n  \nWendy Newstadt is presently choir teacher at Parkview Senior and has taught music and dance here and in New York. She is also a performing musician who plays regularly mostly in and around Joburg. She is Orff Music certified. \n  \n  \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 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Biking,Chi Kung/Tai Chi,Embodied meditation,Food,Fun,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211215T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
CREATED:20211003T152027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T152524Z
UID:3039-1639591200-1639936800@tararokpacentre.co.za
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:20210923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
CREATED:20210822T145708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T204435Z
UID:2980-1632420000-1632679200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Tara Rokpa Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In the last year\, meeting in groups for the Tara Rokpa Therapy has been impossible for the worldwide Tara Rokpa Family. Some of us have connected on Zoom\, some joined in the virtual Winter Camp\, which was great\, but not the same as gathering together. \nThis Weekend at Tara Rokpa Centre in September will be a celebration of Tara Rokpa starting up again. Our first regional get-together is open to all. Those who are interested in the process\, those who have already begun Back to Beginnings\, those who are Tigers\, or those who started and stopped but the interest is still there. Just come along and we’ll reconnect with Akong Rinpoche’s healing through the TRT process.\nThe weekend will touch on different aspects of the TRT process with lots of relaxation\, playing with art materials\, and time off to enjoy TRC in the spring. We hope you will join us for a rejuvenating weekend. \nFacilitators:\nTrish Swift B.Soc.Sc.\, MSS\, M.Sc. Trish is a registered clinical social work therapist and is currently working in private practice in Harare. She has lectured at the University of Zimbabwe and is currently the Senior Tara Rokpa Therapist representing Africa. Traveling extensively throughout Southern Africa and Europe\, she is a widely sought after and much-loved facilitator and therapist. \n  \nJayne Pilossof has been involved with Tara Rokpa Therapy for over 20 years and completed her 5 year training to become a Therapist in 2014. \n  \n\nPippa Cope was involved in caring professions during her formal working years\, and since retirement has been the manager of Tara Rokpa Centre\, until her second recent retirement. She now devotes herself to environmental and community work in the area. She is authorized to facilitate aspects of the Tara Rokpa process and is a trained Donna Farhi Yoga facilitator with a growing interest in the benefits of Somatic Movement. \nCost:\nIncludes accommodation\, meals from Thursday evening until Sunday lunchtimes\, a facilitator’s fee\, and a contribution for the airfares of the facilitators. This fee excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R3200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n R3500\n\n\n  Single use of twin/double room (if space   available)\, shared bathroom:\n R3600\n\n\n  Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3800\n\n\n  Single en suite room (2 or 3)\n R3600\n\n\n  Dormitory\n R2500\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n R2200\n\n\n\nPlease do not let a lack of finances prevent you from attending – please chat to us about a work exchange – tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/tara-rokpa-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20180329T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20180402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
CREATED:20180211T115651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T135744Z
UID:871-1522346400-1522674000@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp
DESCRIPTION:LEAP INTO SPACE AND COLOUR\n\nRetreat Programme\nThis will be a 4-night long weekend retreat\, in the natural beauty of the Tara Rokpa Centre. With Tara Rokpa Therapists Jayne Pilosoff and Pippa Cope\, we will explore some of the practices of Tara Rokpa Therapy. \nThe background of this fun family weekend will be exploring and deepening our awareness of the elements of earth\, water\, fire\, air and space. We will discover the inner and outer aspects of each element through simple exercises and activities. \nSimply playing with creative materials is therapeutic in itself. The unique qualities which arise for each participant in their play are the most important. There is no need for any technical expertise. \nBookings:\nTo book\, click here \nRetreat Costs:\nSingle shared bathroom: R3260\nTwin/double en suite: R2900 (per person)\nTwin/double shared bathroom: R2460\nDormitory: R2020\nCamping (own tent): R1700 \nChildren under 12 years old are welcome to attend for free. \nFor additional information about retreats\, click here
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Tara Rokpa Therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20171110T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20171112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T103419
CREATED:20170720T112223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T145426Z
UID:569-1510336800-1510495200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Tara Rokpa Therapy Weekend with Jayne and Pippa
DESCRIPTION:“Marks on paper as a mirror for your mind”\nwith Jayne Pilossof and Pippa Cope \nIntroduction\nCreative art work is a large part of the Tara Rokpa Therapy process. When people begin\, there is often the fear -“I can’t paint” or “ I’m not artistic”\, but in this process there is no need to be an ‘artist’ – in fact that could be a disadvantage. Here we are not making pretty pictures – each mark you put on the paper is like your own unique signature – no one else will do it in quite the same way. Each painting is an expression of yourself in that moment. There is no need to paint the perfect picture we use shapes and colours to express our feelings\, or an experience\, and it is up to you if you share the paintings with others or not. Paint and clay are a substitute for language. \nProgramme\nOffering yourself time to arrive\, relax\, restore and explore in a natural environment is a gift to yourself and helps to open up to other ways of being. The retreat will offer opportunities for relaxation and simple explorative movement\, with sessions on: \n1) Creative art work: We will invite you to discover your own unique way with colour and form in a free and explorative way. Creations will be done on our own but also experimenting with different ways of painting with a partner\, and a group. \n2) Guided relaxation sessions: To relax and heal the body and mind. \n3) Simple joyful movement inquiries: To help you become more aware of body\, mind and breath connections\, releasing tensions and poor moving habits which often led to pain. These will be guided by Pippa\, a qualified Donna Farhi Yoga teacher\, with interest in somatic movement. \nBookings\nPlease use our online booking form: https://goo.gl/forms/LGPPgRQ8tp2C5fmt1
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/tara-rokpa-therapy-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Tara Rokpa Therapy
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