EVENTS
WELCOME
WE OFFER SHARED EXPERIENCES AS AN OPPORTUNITY
TO LEARN, GROW AND
CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE.
DESIGNED TO NURTURE YOUR WELL-BEING;
FROM DEEPENING YOUR UNDERSTANDING TO SAVOURING SIMPLE MOMENTS OF REST.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME, ALWAYS, INCLUDING BEGINNERS.
(PAGE LAST UPDATED AUGUST 2026)
is inviting you to
FOLLOW THE THREAD
Creative Mapping of Possibilities
Do you have a clear sense of where you’re heading?
Or are you curious about what might emerge if you give yourself space to explore?
An embodied creative exploration of
what might be possible and the directions you may want to explore.
This morning workshop invites you to slow down and listen differently.
To notice what feels aligned, what no longer does, and what might be
emerging or asking to be explored.
Through words, images, guided creative writing, reflection, somatic mapping, experimentation, playfulness and curiosity we'll explore possibilities, ideas and directions - allowing some things to become clearer through the process rather than trying to work them out in advance.
You don't need to be “creative” or have any art experience.
You don't even need to be able to draw a stick figure.
Creativity isn't something reserved for artists. We all have a creative spark, and sometimes it simply needs space, permission and play to re-emerge.
You may discover a new perspective, a sense of direction, a possibility you hadn't considered, something you want to make more room for or simply reconnect with your own creative energy in a small group setting.
Rather than trying to work out "what should I do next",
we'll become curious about something else:
What already has energy for me?
The morning is a blend of:
Somatic awareness
noticing how your body responds to what feels right, wrong, expansive or constricting.
The Creative Way
reconnecting with curiosity, creativity and the parts of yourself that may have become quiet.
Ikigai-inspired exploration
discovering what brings meaning, vitality, contribution and aliveness.
Reflective Enquiry
clarifying values, choices and possibilities
Creative writing
using words, prompts, free-writing and imagination to explore thoughts, feelings, and possibilities that may not emerge through ordinary thinking.
Boundary exploration
recognising that boundaries aren't only about saying no. They can also reveal what you want to protect, invite more of, make space for and move towards.
You'll leave with your own personal visual map of possibility
You might also leave with a spark of creativity, a fresh source of inspiration, greater clarity on something you've been wondering about, or simply the pleasure of making and exploring in good company.
No art experience needed. No life plan to arrive with.
WHERE: Amandari Yoga Shala, Greyton
DATE & TIME: Sat. 26 September
9am - 12.30 (3.5 hours)
INVEST: R295
Small group - limited places.
To keep the experience as affordable as possible,
please bring your own drinks / snacks (no catering included)
and any materials you will need.
"You don't have to know where you are going.
You only have to be willing to follow the next interesting thread."
BODHI SOMATICS
AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMATICS
DAY RETREAT
SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026
CALLING ALL MOVEMENT & HEALING PROFESSIONALS
(INCL. DOCTORS, THERAPISTS, COUNSELLORS, LIFE COACHES
WELLNESS PRACTICTIONERS, TEACHERS, FACILITATORS)
This day is designed specifically for people whose work involves working
with others through conversation, the body or attention. A space to receive rather than give. To experience somatics directly, while noticing what it is doing in your own body.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER:
INVESTMENT - R1500 PER PARTICIPANT
BODY INTELLIGENCE – CULTIVATING AWARENESS THROUGH THE BODY
Most of what we deal with in life is processed through thinking,
talking and making sense of it.
But experience doesn’t only sit in thought.
It shows up in the body too - in breath that changes, shoulders that tighten, posture that shifts, energy that drops or spikes,
a nervous system that contracts or settles.
THIS DAY IS ABOUT NOTICING THAT LAYER.
Not necessarily analysing or
fixing it. Just noticing it while it is happening.
A day of somatic exploration
We work with attention, breath, movement and sensation.
You’ll notice how quickly the body responds to memory, thought, and interaction - and how the body responds before we consciously think about it
There is movement, stillness, and space to feel what is present.
Small group. Soft space. 8 people max.
For more information, please visit:
A DAY OF YOGA & SATSANG WITH SRI SWAMI VIDYANANDA:
HOW DO I LIVE YOGA ONCE I LEAVE THE STUDIO?
HOW DO WE MAKE DECISIONS AND STAY STEADY WHEN IT MATTERS?
The core teachings of Yoga are not abstract. They offer practical ways to approach everyday life with more clarity and balance. This includes how we handle work, relationships and family life, as well as how we respond in real situations as parents, partners or members of our community.
This day is an opportunity to explore how yoga extends beyond the mat into the choices we make and the way we live.
You are warmly invited to join us. The day includes yoga asana (movement), meditation, reflection and philosophical teachings, guided by visiting teacher Sri Swami Vidyananda from Ananda Kutir Ashram, Cape Town.
We are delighted to welcome Sri Swami Vidyananda to Amandari in Greyton. This is a rare opportunity to spend time with a teacher deeply rooted in the yoga tradition.
The day is divided into two parts. You are welcome to attend the full day or join for part of the program, depending on what suits your circumstances.
DATE: SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
TIME: 09:00 – 13:00 AND 14:00 – 16:00/16:30
VENUE: AMANDARI YOGA SHALA, GREYTON
PROGRAMME OUTLINE:
(Programme subject to minor adjustments)
09:00-10:00: ASANA
10:00-10:30: PRANAYAMA
10:30-11:00: MEDITATION
11:00-11:15: BREAK
11:15-13:00: TALK ON YOGA AND Q&A
13:00-14:00: LUNCH BREAK
14:00-16:00: TALK AND Q&A
16:00-16:30: Invitation to help collectively reset / clean the space
Please note that no lunch will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own snacks, and weather permitting, enjoy time in the garden or take a break at home during the interval.
This offering is free to attend. Donations are gratefully welcomed and will be handed over to the ashram to support travel and costs for this event.
Spaces are limited (maximum 15 - 18 people) and booking is essential.
To book or for more information, please contact
Maja: 079 892 1753.
We look forward to sharing this day in practice, study and community..
REVIVE
DAY RETREAT
18 APRIL 2026
9.00am - 16.30am
REVIVE is a quiet invitation to pause.
Crafted for facilitators, teachers, caregivers,
empaths, HSPs, and the natural “Givers” and “Fixers” among us.
If you feel quietly depleted from over-stimulation, taking on too much responsibility, or naturally respond by giving, caring, supporting or holding space for others, this retreat offers space to recalibrate and balance your own energy.
Sharing simple tools and gentle practices that help sustain your energy while continuing to care for others and remaining steady in the flow of giving.
The day unfolds through gentle somatic movement, meditation, guided reflective writing, creative exploration and time in the garden.
Activities follow a shared, supportive rhythm. Moving in a way that feels right for you while still connecting with the group energy.
With limited places available, the retreat is intentionally small, creating a calm and carefully held environment where group flow feels balanced with personal space.
Please note that at times the retreat will move into periods of silence, allowing space for deeper reflection and calm.
If this feels like the right day for you,
or you’d like to learn more,
please visit here for more info:
or DM me - I’d be happy to answer any questions and
help you decide if this retreat is a good fit for your needs.
Maja 0798921753
YIN FLOW
COMMUNITY CLASS
SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2026
A RESTORATIVE YIN FLOW CLASS
FREE - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
SOLD
OUT
We were honoured to host and receive teachings from Gen Namkyen and Kelsang Dechen.
Pls visit our page again soon to see what Buddhist teachings will be offered to us, including our September weekend retreat.
GEN NAMKYEN
A Courageous Heart in Difficult Times.
If we value inner development by following a spiritual path more than external development, difficulties don’t have to be a problem.
We learn good qualities such as love, compassion and wisdom often rather from our failures, or wishes not being fulfilled, than from getting everything we want in exactly the way we want.
Even though our present time, with a world that is very unstable, brings many problems, it can also be an opportunity for inner development and spiritual growth. We can learn what is really important, and what isn’t.
We will explore how to be courageous in these difficult times, and instead of being discouraged, how to use all our problems to erode away our delusions, such as anger, self-cherishing and jealousy, and finally find pure, lasting inner peace.
FUTURE EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE PLANNING
We feel grateful and honoured to welcome,
from time to time,
visiting yoga teachers, collaborators,
spiritual guides and teachers
whose work and teachings inspire
presence, mindfulness
and compassionate living.
These gatherings draw on a broad
spectrum of wisdom,
inviting presence and reflection
while honouring both the teachers
and those attending.
All future events are planned with care
and attention,
creating support for your practice
and journey.
If this resonates,
please drop by here again
to see what’s coming,
or send us a WhatsApp
to stay in the loop about upcoming
retreats and offerings.
