Hello

I'm looking forward to welcoming you.

Below is more retreat information and guidelines on how to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

Directions are here. If you need any more info, please feel free to connect with me.

I look forward to a meaningful and peaceful time together.

See you soon!

Maja

Address

4 Church Street

Greyton

Western Cape

7233

Phone - Maja Heynecke +27 798921753

Mail - maja@heynecke.com

🌿 ARRIVAL AND MEETING POINT

We’ll be spending the day at AMANDARI YOGA SHALA - 4 CHURCH STREET, GREYTON

🌿 THE RETREAT STARTS AT 9.00am

Please aim to arrive by 8.55am - so we have time to meet each other, and time for any last-minute questions or adjustments and so we can start at 9.00am. If arriving late is unavoidable, please let me know what time you expect to arrive.

🌿 WHAT TO BRING

Your yoga mat - I have a few mats, so if you don't have a personal yoga mat it's not a problem.
A meditation cushion / bench (optional) - we have at the studio
A light jersey, shawl or wrap and something waterproof for light showers. The weather can be unpredictable and changeable in Greyton, so wear layers.
Please bring warm comfortable socks - even in the height of summer, when meditating or sitting still for a period of time, hands and feet tend to get chilly.
Pencil and paper / notebook for notes or reflections during the retreat.

🌿 RETREAT FOOD GUIDELINES

FOR THIS WORKSHOPE, THERE WILL BE NO CATERING IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP IT AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE

Feel free to bring along something to snack on if you feel you will need that. Please: only plant-based foods at the studio.

🌿 ACCOMMODATION

Should you wish to stay over the evening before or after the retreat, there are many wonderful options to stay in Greyton.
Please arrange your own accommodation and dinner will be your own arrangement.

🌿 EMBRACE THE SILENCE

Some parts of our retreat will be silent. If you're not used to it, it might feel strange and contrived at first, but it's a good way of providing an opportunity for deeper reflection and connection with yourself.
We invite you to enjoy the sensation of silence and find peace in it.

🌿 GENERAL YOGA STUDIO ETIQUETTE

IF YOU'RE NOT FAMILIAR WITH YOGA SPACES AND HOW TO MOVE AROUND IN THEM, HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO MAKE YOUR RETREAT FLOW:

We are using a shared Yoga Studio space. In most yoga studios there is a similar and shared understanding of how we create a harmonious environment. This helps us support one another and enhances our shared practice. Keeping these principles in mind can elevate your time in the studio and creates a peaceful atmosphere for everyone. Here are some guidelines to consider during your time with us: PLEASE DO: ARRIVE EARLY: It is polite to arrive 15 minutes before we start so everyone can start together. Give yourself those few minutes to settle in and take a few breaths. This helps create a shared sense of connection and peace as we begin our time together. REMOVE YOUR SHOES: It is customary to remove shoes before stepping into the practice space and practicing yoga with bare feet. If you are a barefoot person, we love you! But please bring clean socks to help keep the studio floor and props clean. EMBRACE THE QUIET: There's no need to make small talk when you come in if you don't feel like it. Generally a yoga practice space is a silent, meditative space. And you're welcome to embrace the calm and keep conversation to a minimum to maintain a serene atmosphere. BRING AN OPEN HEART: Come with an open mind, a kind heart and a willingness to explore, learn and connect. SWITCH OFF OR SILENCE ALL DEVICES: Please, no sounds or vibrations from phones, smart watches, etc. And we would be very grateful if you make calls outside the studio spaces.

WHAT TO EXPECT

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The audience is really anyone who wants to reconnect with their own sense of possibility.

You might be a therapist, coach, teacher, artist, designer, writer, movement practitioner, entrepreneur or creative. You might be a parent, navigating a new chapter, changing direction, returning to something you've put aside - or simply curious about what might be next.

YOU MAY BE SOMEONE WHO:

feels curious about what might be next, but doesn't necessarily know yet
feels as if you're at a crossroads, transition or threshold
feel the need for direction or inspiration: personal, creative or professional
has a sense that something is shifting, even if you can't quite articulate what
feel pulled towards something but keeps talking yourself out of it
has several possibilities in your mind and wants to discover which ones have real energy
feels a little disconnected from curiosity, creativity, desire or play
is tired of trying to work everything out through thinking alone
wants to explore a question without being pushed towards a predetermined answer
is interested in embodied ways of knowing - noticing what your body tells you about a choice, direction or possibility
wants to reconnect with a sense of aliveness and possibility
is contemplating a change in work, lifestyle, creativity, location, a project or direction
wants some space away from the noise to hear yourself more clearly
is interested in creativity but doesn't identify as an artist
enjoys reflective, experiential spaces where you can explore rather than perform

YOU DONT NEED TO BE:

You don't need to be in crisis or facing a major life decision.
You don't need to have a goal, a plan or even a particular question.
You might simply have a feeling that there is something you want to pay attention to.
Something that keeps returning.
Something that has a little spark of energy around it.

This workshop is an invitation to slow down, get curious and follow the thread.

investment

We want our retreats to be as accessible and welcoming as possible.

Maximum group size: 12 participants.

Investment per person:

R295 for the day.

1 x Sponsored Space

We offer one sponsored place for someone who feels called to attend

but may not currently have the financial resources to join at the full rate.

This place is partially supported by the retreat itself,

together with the spirit of generosity

that helps make these gatherings possible.

If this option feels aligned with your current circumstances,

you are warmly welcome to choose it.

We are grateful for your honesty and care in choosing the option

that feels right for you and supports the spirit of the retreat.

DIRECTIONS TO
AMANDARI YOGA SHALA
GREYTON

FROM CAPE TOWN /
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Start from Cape Town: Take the N2 highway heading east toward Somerset West. Continue on the N2: Drive along the N2 for approximately 110 km. (You’ll pass Somerset West, Grabouw, and Houw Hoek Pass). Keep an eye out for signs for Caledon. After about 110 km on the N2, look for the R406 turn-off to Greyton and Genadendal, located between Bot River and Caledon. Turn left onto the R406. This scenic road will take you directly to Greyton. It’s about 32 km from the turn-off to the village. As you enter Greyton, follow the main road, DS Botha Street, through the village. Look for a large, white church on the left hand side of the road. Church Street is the small dirt road just behind the church. Look out for a light green/blue wooden gate. That's us! If you need more directions details, please message me. Estimated driving time from Cape Town Central is about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Enjoy the drive; it's a beautiful route!