Kamala Karoo Sanctuary

Kamala Karoo Sanctuary Join me on a pilgrimage to the heart. Come reset your nervous system.

Dive into transformative practices like Yoga, wander through Labyrinths, immerse in the vibrations of Sound Baths, Cacao Ceremonies, Nature walks and Wild Karoo Swimming.

It is not about being good at something.It is about being good to yourself. 🫶For years, I believed effort proved worth.N...
10/03/2026

It is not about being good at something.

It is about being good to yourself. 🫶

For years, I believed effort proved worth.

Now I understand that rest is a discipline.

At Kamala, I guide people back to that understanding.

Through retreat. Through stillness. Through intentional pause. 🙏

If you needed permission to slow down, this is it.

— Terry

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08/03/2026

Walk inward. Return to centre.

The labyrinth at Kamala Karoo Sanctuary is a moving meditation — a path that asks nothing except presence. 🙏

Step by step. Breath by breath.

Sometimes healing is not about answers. It is about space. 🫶

Space to listen.
Space to release.
Space to arrive.

If you need a pause, it is here. 🙏



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“Kamala Karoo is a balm for busy city souls.It’s a sentiment I live by: rooms finished with care, organic cotton bedding...
08/03/2026

“Kamala Karoo is a balm for busy city souls.

It’s a sentiment I live by: rooms finished with care, organic cotton bedding, and spaces that cradle you as you slow down.

Our garden invites slow wandering along winding paths and a labyrinth that softly guides you through stillness.

Each room offers a private garden view and thoughtful touches that reconnect you to the Karoo hush.”

– Terry de Vries

Book your next escape via the link in bio.

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Endurance is not strength.Overextension is not resilience.🫶Energy needs containment.⏰ Time needs protection.😴 Rest need...
06/03/2026

Endurance is not strength.

Overextension is not resilience.

🫶Energy needs containment.

⏰ Time needs protection.

😴 Rest needs intention.

The work I do is shaped by that understanding.

Every retreat.
Every personalised stay.
Every pause.

If you have learned this lesson the hard way, you are not alone.

If you are feeling burned out, you are welcome to come and rest with us at

kamalakaroo.com.

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Reconnect and recharge under the Klein Karoo skies. Book a two-night mini retreat and add experiences to tailor your Kar...
05/03/2026

Reconnect and recharge under the Klein Karoo skies.

Book a two-night mini retreat and add experiences to tailor your Karoo pause: guided labyrinth walk, yoga, meditation, cacao ceremony, wild swimming, fire ceremony, or a soothing sound bath.

Solo or with a loved one, your moment of stillness starts here. Book via link in bio. 🫶

Reset, reconnect, and rise with us.

Kamalakaroo.com

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“Yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life.” – Terry de VriesDaily practice at the sanctuary ...
01/03/2026

“Yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life.” – Terry de Vries
Daily practice at the sanctuary goes far beyond the physical postures. We focus on “Yoga of the Heart”—a gentle, intentional way of moving that invites you to check in rather than check out. It is less about a perfect stretch and more about creating a soft, open space within yourself to receive the day.
What makes our practice so unique is the setting. Imagine beginning your morning as the Karoo sun touches the garden, moving in a space where the only soundtrack is the morning breeze and the local birdlife. It is a slow, grounding ritual that helps you carry the stillness of the mat into everything else you do.
This is your invite to join our next yoga class or retreat.

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There is a rare kind of peace found in a book, a comfortable chair, and a quiet corner of the world.We celebrate the slo...
27/02/2026

There is a rare kind of peace found in a book, a comfortable chair, and a quiet corner of the world.
We celebrate the slow joy of reading.

Our library is a curated heart within the retreat, filled with titles that invite you to lean into new ideas or revisit old favourites. But the library is only the beginning.

We have tucked away reading spaces throughout our lounge and within the 5500 square meters of our garden—nooks designed specifically for you to disappear into a story.

You might find yourself curled up in a sun-drenched armchair in the lounge or perhaps nestled in a secret garden spot where the only sound is the rustle of leaves and the song of birds.

From the warmth of the garden sauna to the shaded benches along the pathways, every inch of this space is an invitation to put down your phone and pick up a book. Here, time stretches out, allowing you the luxury of finishing a chapter—or an entire book—without a single interruption.

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Sound has been used for thousands of years as a tool for healing and transformation. Ancient cultures knew what modern s...
24/02/2026

Sound has been used for thousands of years as a tool for healing and transformation. Ancient cultures knew what modern science is now confirming: that our bodies are deeply affected by frequency and vibration.

When you lie down for a sound bath at the sanctuary, you are stepping into an ancient lineage of healing. The resonance of the gongs and bowls works on a cellular level to calm the nervous system and bring the brain into a state of deep meditation. It is a powerful way to release physical tension and emotional weight without having to say a single word.

“Sound is the bridge that carries us from the noise of the world back to ourselves. During a sound bath you can experience the benefits of vibrational healing in a space of total stillness.”- Terry de Vries

Book the silent retreat from 6 - 9 March to experience sound and silence, a profound way to rest and heal your nervous system.

www.kamalakaroo.com under upcoming events.

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TIMING IS EVERYTHING.The Autumn Equinox.A Number ONE year.Aries rising.Fire Horse energy.This is not just a retreat.It’s...
23/02/2026

TIMING IS EVERYTHING.

The Autumn Equinox.
A Number ONE year.
Aries rising.
Fire Horse energy.

This is not just a retreat.
It’s a recalibration.

20–22 March 2026
Barrydale | Kamalakaroo.com

The Equinox is a moment of perfect balance.
Light and dark.
Doing and being.
Mind and heart.

As 2026 unfolds as a Number ONE year,
and Aries energy invites bold new beginnings,
this weekend offers a rare opportunity
to stabilise, harmonise and consciously step forward.

Co-presented by Candice Jones and Terry de Vries,
this retreat blends yoga, sound, ceremony and stillness
to help you meet the year with clarity and courage.

Investment:
R6 300 per person sharing
R8 500 single accommodation

Bookings via Candice Jones
084 800 0448

SILENCE IS THE LUXURY.We live in a world that never stops speaking.Notifications. Expectations. Roles to play.This is yo...
22/02/2026

SILENCE IS THE LUXURY.

We live in a world that never stops speaking.

Notifications.
Expectations.
Roles to play.

This is your invitation to step out of the noise.

Three days in intentional silence.

No phones.
No external input.
No performing for anyone.

Just breath.
Just awareness.
Just the quiet remembering of who you are beneath it all.

In the absence of noise, the nervous system recalibrates.

The body softens.

The mind clears.

And something deeper begins to lead.

A guided silent immersion to reset your system and realign your inner compass.

6–9 March 2026

R7250 pp sharing; R9750 single accommodation.

www.kamalakaroo.com

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A labyrinth is not a maze. You cannot get lost; you can only find your way.It is a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage to your hear...
17/02/2026

A labyrinth is not a maze. You cannot get lost; you can only find your way.

It is a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage to your heart. A journey towards your center.

In the heart of our sanctuary lies an 11-circuit Medieval rose quartz labyrinth. Unlike a maze, which is designed to confuse, this sacred path is a singular way that leads you inward.

During our retreats, we use this ancient tool as a walking meditation—a beautiful way to quiet the mind, process what you need to let go of, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.

This space is here for you throughout your stay. If you are joining us for a guided retreat or simply booking a quiet overnight getaway, the labyrinth is always open for you to wander.

We invite you to take off your shoes, feel the earth beneath your feet, and enjoy the slow, rhythmic ritual of journeying to the center. It is a simple, profound way to find your peace while you are here with us.

📷 and terry de vries

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33 Bain Street
Barrydale
6750

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+278244256

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