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MOVING INTO STILLNESS: A YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo
27 February – 1 March 2026
Yoga teaches us the ability to remain present, calm and stable no matter what situation we find ourselves in. It is not about perfecting the shape of the pose or increasing flexibility – it is about knowing what the shapes do and how they impact our physiology, our energy and our mind. When carefully planned and sequenced, yoga helps us to thrive in the external world that is always changing, and simultaneously allows us to disconnect from our daily lives and reconnect to that aspect of being that never changes.
In yoga, a complete practice includes physical postures (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation. Postures and breathwork prepare us for meditation. When we regularly practice meditation, we train ourselves to pause before reacting, often based on habitual patterns, and instead respond calmly with more wisdom and compassion.
This retreat offers a reprieve from the sensory overload and constant stimulation of modern life. Throughout your retreat, you’ll discover practical tools to manage stress, enhance resilience, avoid burnout and promote overall wellbeing. From yoga and meditation practices to a guided hike, our experiential approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit, empowering you to thrive amidst life’s challenges.
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ABOUT THE BRC IXOPO
Perched on a ridge at the head of a valley in the Umkomaas river system in KwaZulu-Natal, the Buddhist retreat Centre looks out on a vista of indigenous valleys, forests and rolling hills receding like waves in the blue distance. Here, for more than twenty years people of all religions have come to experience peace and tranquillity. It is a gentle, sympathetic space where one can be still and get in touch with oneself and reflect on the things that crowd one’s life. CNN featured the BRC as one of the 10 finest Meditation centres in the world.
Paths threading the 300 acre property each bring their own revelation: follow the pine-scented path to the dam; walk past ancient cycads to the tracks of early Voortrekker wagons; discover an assegai-sharpening stone on a hillside; or point your feet towards the rocky outcrop that provides a perfect seat for contemplating the valley below. Nearby are the breeding sites of the exquisite, but rare Blue Swallow of which the Endangered Wildlife Trust has appointed the BRC a custodian. Their presence, together with the BRC’s commitment to encouraging the indigenous biodiversity of the area, has led to the Centre being declared a Natural Heritage Site by former President Nelson Mandela. The BRC is a birder’s paradise, with more than 160 species recorded.
Integrated into this setting are the Centre’s buildings, accommodation lodges and cottages, the dining room and office, a shop, a lecture and art studio, a library, and the meditation hall. The labyrinth, the Zen gardens, the deer park and the Buddha Boma invite one in for reflection and contemplation.
MORE INFO: www.brcixopo.co.za
COST: 2 day’s accommodation + R400 surcharge
Previous yoga practice is recommended; however, beginners are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat.
Strong Vinyasa flow style- cultivating a deep sense of mindfulness & introspection into practice. Great choice of music. Excellent pitching of class level. BRC made for a stunning backdrop with sunny weather, comfortable accomodation & yummy food. Hannelize is a gentle soul offering a peaceful yet empowering sense of practice. I would recommend her classes to all aspiring Yogis.
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