Yoga Retreat at Honeywood Farm
Upcoming Yoga Retreat at Honeywood Farm this October. Come and enjoy daily classes with different teachers and enjoy a variety of Yoga teaching styles. http://www.honeywoodfarm.co.za
Yoga Retreat 25th-28th October 2018
Join myself and several other Johannesburg and Cape based Yoga teachers this October on Honeywood Farm for a Yoga Retreat designed for Yoga teachers.
I don’t know about you, but as a Yoga teacher I often struggle to get to Yoga classes.
So why not create a Yoga Retreat at Honeywood Farm?
This rustic, family operated farm, less than three hours from Cape Town offers panoramic views, fresh countryside air, a variety of accommodation options and many an ideal spot for Yoga practice.
Honeywood Farm has been in the Moodie family since 1817. It borders the wild and magnificent Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve up against the Langeberg Mountains. It is a nature lover’s paradise. With so many activities on offer. Such as hiking, mountain biking, birding, horse riding, and swimming in rivers and pools all in a peaceful and secure environment.
Once you have experienced Honeywood Farm you will understand the potential it has as a Yoga retreat venue.
What to expect
- Picturesque scenery from rolling lawns to hidden forests for Yoga practice.
- Delicious homemade, hearty meals.
- Morning and evening Yoga practice led by a variety of top South African teachers. Enjoy a variety of Yoga styles.
- Daily outings and/or activities on offer.
- An introductory course on beekeeping and honey production.
- Plenty downtime for you to unwind and explore everything this farm has to offer.
- Time slots available to discuss your personalised needs with John and Miranda Moodie should you wish to host your own Yoga retreat at Honeywood Farm.
Meet your teachers:
Catherine Leong – http://www.yogaventure.co.za
Catherine completed her vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2016 with Yoga Warrior. Catherine wanted to share her love for yoga in the most safe and effective way possible. She believes the mind is a powerful tool and being able to integrate that with a physical practice is key. Catherine will never stop learning. For her yoga is a modality that keeps her quite literally and figuratively on her toes.
You can expect dynamic, challenging yet playful sequencing in Catherine’s classes.
Lia Mundell – http://www.yoga-lova.com/pages/lia-mundell
“My little boy once asked me why I do yoga, and for a moment I couldn’t think of a straight answer.” says Lia. Initially Yoga was the one space she Lia felt blissfully alone yet surrounded by like-minded practitioners. Lia became a teacher because she wanted to do something that was so much bigger than herself. An opportunity to give something of what she had learned to others.
Born and bred a Jozi girl Lia, admits to being surrounded by the every day hullabaloo of the city. Being a single mom to a very busy and bubbly little boy and starting her own PR Company can both be demanding. Teaching yoga is a little sanctuary in her week. To connect and guide students through such a healing tradition.
Lia teaches with the utmost attention to form & detail, with absolute warmth and kindness.
Theresa Moodie – http://www.theresamoodie.com
Theresa spent years working as a personal trainer. She discovered Yoga in her own self practice saw the benefits of combining this with her existing knowledge.
Having completed her 500hr advanced TTC with Shakti Yoga last year, she enjoys teaching a combination of styles including Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be hosting this Yoga Retreat at Honeywood Farm. A huge thank-you to all the wonderful teachers who have volunteered to teach classes during the retreat.”
Saskia Van Leeuwen – https://www.facebook.com/yogaswellendam/
Saskia is thefounder of Yoga Swellendam. With a 200h YTT in Vinyasa yoga at the Yandara Yoga Institute in Bali. Saskia integrates yoga, creativity and mindfulness that nurtures personal transformation.
Look out for exciting Yoga Retreats on offer with Yoga Swellendam. Saskia combines a variety of playful activities such as bread making and Yoga.
Saskia will be teaching a Yin class during the Yoga retreat.
Rose Hay – https://web.facebook.com/RoseHayYoga/
Rose completed her 200-hour Traditional Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training at The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakashi Ashram in Madurai, India in 2012.
After moving to Suurbraak she got into Permaculture and off-the-grid living. While healing from a wrist injury, Rose discovered restorative Yin Yoga. Rose has taught the Yin yoga classes for Marlien Wright’s Yoga Kitchen Retreats at the Hidaway. Plus leading the retreat guests on meditation and nature works in the nearby reserves.
Motherhood has made Rose realise how much she actually NEEDS yoga in her life. Rose is looking forward to teaching Yoga in Suurbraak to the community and visitors. Yin yoga is her favourite teaching style.
Domenique Hendricks – http://www.worldsviewyoga.com/
Domenique has always been passionate about the enormous benefits of yoga and became a teacher as she was keen to share this with others. Her yoga journey began in Australia and she completed her teacher training in Cape Town in 1986 at Ananda Kutir Ashram. Domenique continued her studies in yoga and Ayurveda both in India and Sri Lanka. And is the founder of World’s View Yoga Studio in Somerset West. Additional qualifications include Laughter Yoga and a Pranic Healing. By encompassing the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our being, yoga is the pathway to obtaining optimal health and wellbeing. The antidote to modern day stress.
Domenique teaches in the traditional Hatha style and encourages students to work to their own ability.
Itinerary for the weekend:
Thursday :
430pm: Welcome and Registration.
Introduction of Yoga teachers who will be leading classes over the weekend.
530pm: 90min Yin Yoga class and Yoga nidra led by Theresa Moodie
730pm: Dinner served
Friday :
630am :Herbal teas and coffee available with sliced fruit before class
7am: 90min Vinyasa Yoga class front lawn with Catherine Leong teaching
9am: Breakfast served
1030am : Introductory workshop re bees and honey
1pm: Lunch served
Quiet time for guests to walk, book horsehide, sleep, read etc
Walk to red woods for those who would like to join
530pm: Evening class : Yin 90min class with Saskia Van Leeuwen
730pm: Dinner served
Saturday :
630am: herbal teas and fruit smoothie served before class
7am : 90min Vinyasa Yoga class with Lia Mundell
9am: Breakfast served
1030am leave for Barrydale
Lunch at Barrydale restaurant
Quiet time for guests
Swim at Kloppers Kloof for those who would like to join
530pm Evening class : Yin class 90min Rose Hay
730pm: Dinner served
Sunday :
7am : Hatha 90min practice with Domenique Hendricks
Tea/coffee/snacks served at point for after class (weather permitting we will practice in a nearby forest)
1030am: Closing ceremony & thank-you
1130am: Brunch served
Cost per adult: R 1800
Included: Accommodation, Yoga classes, workshops and meals at Honeywood Farm.
Excluded: Transportation to Honeywood Farm, Lunch at Barrydale, wine farm tour, optional extras such as horse riding.
We looking forward to having you join us.
For more information please feel free to contact : theresa@theresamoodie.com