Upcoming events.

Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton
May
2

Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton

Nia is a holistic movement practice that blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts into a joyful, deeply embodied experience.

Rather than following strict choreography, Nia invites you to listen inward, to move from sensation, breath, emotion, and impulse. Each class becomes a moving meditation, supporting presence, creativity, and connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Through dynamic yet accessible movement, music, and guided awareness, participants are encouraged to explore how the body feels rather than how it looks. This cultivates greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and a sense of freedom within the body.

Nia supports strength, mobility, emotional expression, and energetic flow, while creating a safe, inclusive space for all bodies and levels of experience. Movements can be adapted to suit individual needs, allowing you to move at your own pace and honour your body’s wisdom.

Expect moments of play, grounding, flow, and stillness. A practice that mirrors life itself and invites you into deeper relationship with yourself.

No previous dance or movement experience required.

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Nourishing the Nurturers Half-day Retreat
May
9

Nourishing the Nurturers Half-day Retreat

Nourishing the Nurturers is a half-day retreat devoted to replenishment, connection, and gentle return to self.

Held on the eve of Mother’s Day, this gathering is an invitation for women in all phases of life—the maiden, the mother, and the crone—to come together in a shared space of care, reflection, and restoration. Whether you are actively nurturing others, longing to be held, or simply seeking a pause, this space honours the many ways we give and receive.

Guided by Nicky and Christie, the afternoon weaves together a rich tapestry of practices designed to soften the body and soothe the nervous system. Through sacral and hip-focused movement, breathwork, meditation, and a journey through the koshas, you’ll be gently guided inward. The experience is deepened with mantra, yoga nidra, and the subtle healing touch of Reiki, allowing for rest, integration, and renewal.

We close with tea and quiet connection, offering a moment to land and carry the nourishment forward.

This is a space to exhale.

To be held.

To remember that you, too, are worthy of the care you so often give.

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
May
16

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton
Jun
6

Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton

Nia is a holistic movement practice that blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts into a joyful, deeply embodied experience.

Rather than following strict choreography, Nia invites you to listen inward, to move from sensation, breath, emotion, and impulse. Each class becomes a moving meditation, supporting presence, creativity, and connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Through dynamic yet accessible movement, music, and guided awareness, participants are encouraged to explore how the body feels rather than how it looks. This cultivates greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and a sense of freedom within the body.

Nia supports strength, mobility, emotional expression, and energetic flow, while creating a safe, inclusive space for all bodies and levels of experience. Movements can be adapted to suit individual needs, allowing you to move at your own pace and honour your body’s wisdom.

Expect moments of play, grounding, flow, and stillness. A practice that mirrors life itself and invites you into deeper relationship with yourself.

No previous dance or movement experience required.

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
Jun
14

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton
Apr
25

Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton

Nia is a holistic movement practice that blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts into a joyful, deeply embodied experience.

Rather than following strict choreography, Nia invites you to listen inward, to move from sensation, breath, emotion, and impulse. Each class becomes a moving meditation, supporting presence, creativity, and connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Through dynamic yet accessible movement, music, and guided awareness, participants are encouraged to explore how the body feels rather than how it looks. This cultivates greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and a sense of freedom within the body.

Nia supports strength, mobility, emotional expression, and energetic flow, while creating a safe, inclusive space for all bodies and levels of experience. Movements can be adapted to suit individual needs, allowing you to move at your own pace and honour your body’s wisdom.

Expect moments of play, grounding, flow, and stillness. A practice that mirrors life itself and invites you into deeper relationship with yourself.

No previous dance or movement experience required.

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
Apr
12

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton
Mar
28

Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton

Nia is a holistic movement practice that blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts into a joyful, deeply embodied experience.

Rather than following strict choreography, Nia invites you to listen inward, to move from sensation, breath, emotion, and impulse. Each class becomes a moving meditation, supporting presence, creativity, and connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Through dynamic yet accessible movement, music, and guided awareness, participants are encouraged to explore how the body feels rather than how it looks. This cultivates greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and a sense of freedom within the body.

Nia supports strength, mobility, emotional expression, and energetic flow, while creating a safe, inclusive space for all bodies and levels of experience. Movements can be adapted to suit individual needs, allowing you to move at your own pace and honour your body’s wisdom.

Expect moments of play, grounding, flow, and stillness. A practice that mirrors life itself and invites you into deeper relationship with yourself.

No previous dance or movement experience required.

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Women's Circle with Bianca Vernes - Theme: Lineage & Legacy
Mar
22

Women's Circle with Bianca Vernes - Theme: Lineage & Legacy

Contact Bianca to book your space 083 425 2286

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
Mar
14

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Mommy & Me
Mar
7

Mommy & Me

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An Integrated Path - Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop
Mar
7

An Integrated Path - Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop

An Integrated Path

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop:Finding your anchor

Are you interested in cultivating a kinder relationship with the demands of the modern world?

This is an invitation to move from a reactive "doing" mode into a resilient "being" mode. By integrating neuroscience with foundational mindfulness and the practice of meeting ourselves with internal warmth and patience, we facilitate a space for you to cultivate the skills to meet life’s challenges with a clear mind and a steady heart.

Anchored in the felt sense of the body, this path supports you in navigating daily life with a more grounded presence—wherever you find yourself.

"Mindfulness is a lifelong journey that is practiced one moment at a time. The most important moment of that journey is always the one where you choose to show up for yourself."

— Jon Kabat-Zinn

The Roadmap

The Introduction: Finding Your Anchor

We facilitate an initial space to explore the foundational move from "doing" into "being." This introductory workshop offers a practical entry point into mindfulness, blending modern research and insights with the felt sense of the body to help you establish a grounded presence in your daily life.

The Three-Week Container: Nurturing the Foundation

Following the introduction, we invite you into a dedicated three-week container—a space to embody your practice more fully. Together, we nurture a sense of curiosity and non-judgment, allowing for the space to see things as they are.

Whether you are beginning again with a fresh perspective or nurturing an existing practice, this journey offers the support to weave these qualities into the very fabric of your lived experience.

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
Feb
28

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton
Feb
22

Nia Dance - A practice of embodied awareness with Jess Shrimpton

Nia is a holistic movement practice that blends dance, martial arts, and healing arts into a joyful, deeply embodied experience.

Rather than following strict choreography, Nia invites you to listen inward, to move from sensation, breath, emotion, and impulse. Each class becomes a moving meditation, supporting presence, creativity, and connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Through dynamic yet accessible movement, music, and guided awareness, participants are encouraged to explore how the body feels rather than how it looks. This cultivates greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and a sense of freedom within the body.

Nia supports strength, mobility, emotional expression, and energetic flow, while creating a safe, inclusive space for all bodies and levels of experience. Movements can be adapted to suit individual needs, allowing you to move at your own pace and honour your body’s wisdom.

Expect moments of play, grounding, flow, and stillness. A practice that mirrors life itself and invites you into deeper relationship with yourself.

No previous dance or movement experience required.

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Partner Yoga Specialty Class with Magdarie
Feb
14

Partner Yoga Specialty Class with Magdarie

An intimate and playful partner yoga experience designed to deepen connection, trust, and presence. Through guided breathwork, gentle partner stretches, and supportive yoga postures, you’ll explore movement as a shared language — cultivating communication, balance, and mutual support. This workshop invites couples, friends, or loved ones to slow down, reconnect, and share a meaningful moment together, grounded in breath, touch, and intention. No prior yoga experience required — just an open heart and willingness to connect.

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Reiki & Sound Healing with Trisha and Christie
Feb
8

Reiki & Sound Healing with Trisha and Christie

A deeply calming session combining gentle Reiki energy work with the soothing vibrations of sound. This experience supports relaxation, nervous system regulation, and energetic balance, allowing the body and mind to soften and reset. Sound healing instruments help clear stagnant energy and quiet mental noise, creating space for grounding, clarity, and inner ease. Students often leave feeling lighter, centred, and deeply restored.

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
Jan
25

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Chakra Dance with Aewon
Dec
13

Chakra Dance with Aewon

The Chakra dance, is a unique practice developed by Aewon that inspired by the Chakra system. Using a Silent headset system, Aewon guides the practice honouring the characteristics of the 7 main Chakras in the flow, through dance and expression. The practice includes meditation, breath work, mantra, singing and of course dance. The practice helps the mind, body & soul to embrace their oneness with love & gratitude. It is a fun and easy experience that goes as deep as you want it to be. A safe space to express joy and celebrate life in the healthiest of ways. All that is required is your mat and comfortable clothing.

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Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie
Dec
6

Sacred Sounds from the Heart with Despi and Christie

This gathering invites us to step out of the ego mind, where we can connect ton some powerful vibrations and allow them to flow through us. 

This is an invitation to a collective opening and surrendering into the space of the heart. The sound of Sanskrit, mantras and sacred songs can connect deeply with many of us and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Singing/chanting, offers us a chance to bring awareness into the present, to practice deep listening and connect with sounds from the heart. 

This is not a performance. There are no expectations.

This is a heart centred aspect of yoga where we can remember and reconnect to our truth. It offers us a way back to our hearts.

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Awaken Yoga Festival
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Awaken Yoga Festival

Awaken Yoga Festival at Glencairn Farm

November 14-16th 2025

I’m thrilled to invite you to Awaken Yoga Festival, held at the magical Glencairn Farm in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg.

Here’s what awaits you:

  • Over 30 teachers across 6 stages offering yoga, meditation, pilates, dance & more

  • Each day, more than 8 hours of yoga & movement sessions

  • Scenic trails, live music, workshops, and soulful community gathering in nature

  • Comfortable camping on-site (permanent ablutions & showers), or glamping tents and cottages to pre-book

If your spirit is calling for connection, movement, inspiration, and space to breathe deeply — this is where we’ll be.

Visit https://www.awakenyogafestival.org to book your space

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