The Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa

The Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa Where people of all religions and none come to experience peace and tranquility. GP co-ordinates:
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Where people of all religions and none come to experience peace and tranquility.
08/03/2026

Where people of all religions and none come to experience peace and tranquility.

Join our retreat:A Hatha Yoga RetreatTeacher: Cheryl LancellasCost: 2 days accommodation + R350 surchargeDates: Friday 2...
06/03/2026

Join our retreat:

A Hatha Yoga Retreat
Teacher: Cheryl Lancellas
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R350 surcharge
Dates: Friday 20 March 2026 - Sunday 22 March 2026

This immersive retreat explores the intersections of yoga and psychology, breath and healing, while fostering a profound connection with your body.

What You Will Explore:

Fascia and somatic memory
Breath as medicine for the nervous system
Heart-field opening & neuroplastic integration
Daily Yin and Meridian sequencing
Restorative practices, including Yoga Nidra
Journaling and conscious group processing

Embark on a gentle journey where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding, and leave feeling softer, clearer, and more grounded. Not changed - just revealed.

Cheryl Lancellas is based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. She and her teachers at Devahiti offer a range of courses designed to help students deepen their own knowledge, grow their practice, and transform their passion for healing into a meaningful profession. With well-structured programs, continuous education, and workshops, Devahiti provides both in-studio and online learning opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive and accessible approach to wellness and personal development. Cheryl is dedicated to fostering both physical and emotional well-being.

Total cost depends on the type of accommodation selected. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information and to make your reservation.

Join Mark Joseph for a transformative retreat focused on mindfulness, inspired by the teachings of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. T...
04/03/2026

Join Mark Joseph for a transformative retreat focused on mindfulness, inspired by the teachings of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. This retreat will delve into the heart of mindfulness, blending eastern practices with western science.

Change Your Mind - A Mindfulness Retreat
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
Dates: Friday 13 March 2026 - Sunday 15 March 2026

Key Benefits:

Improved focus and attention management
Effective stress management
Enhanced emotional intelligence and empathy
Insights for personal and professional growth

Experience how mindfulness can positively impact your well-being through science-backed techniques and practices.

Total cost depends on the type of accommodation selected. Meals included. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information and to make your reservation.

03/03/2026

A Personal Retreat: 10% Discount Mid-Week

We invite you to take a break and join us for an unstructured personal retreat at the BRC.

During your stay, you can participate in meditation, yoga and qigong. Or, simply enjoy the tranquillity of the space - doing nothing seriously. A self retreat offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within. All meals included.

We still have a few openings for our upcoming March retreats. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information ...
02/03/2026

We still have a few openings for our upcoming March retreats. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information and to reserve your spot.

Inspired by the clinical rigor of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mark Joseph leads a retreat focused on the intersection of Eastern...
01/03/2026

Inspired by the clinical rigor of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mark Joseph leads a retreat focused on the intersection of Eastern wisdom and Western science. Move beyond ‘stress management’ and into actual presence.

Join us:

Change Your Mind - A Mindfulness Retreat
Teacher: Mark Joseph
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
Dates: Friday 13 March 2026 - Sunday 15 March 2026

Join Mark Joseph for a transformative retreat focused on mindfulness. This retreat will delve into the heart of mindfulness, blending eastern practices with western science.

Key Benefits:

Improved focus and attention management
Effective stress management
Enhanced emotional intelligence and empathy
Insights for personal and professional growth

Experience how mindfulness can positively impact your well-being through science-backed techniques and practices.

Total cost depends on the type of accommodation selected. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information and to make your reservation.

The Way Of Ubuntu: Exploring Traditional South African HealingTeacher: John Lockley and Nomusa MthembuCost: 3 days accom...
26/02/2026

The Way Of Ubuntu: Exploring Traditional South African Healing
Teacher: John Lockley and Nomusa Mthembu
Cost: 3 days accommodation + R600 surcharge
Dates: Friday 27 March 2026 - Monday 30 March 2026

Participants will experience a traditional South African healing ceremony over three days during which they will learn to connect to their Ancestors (bones), Dreams, 'Umoya' (spirit) and one another. 'Ubuntu' means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. It is a circle of interlinking relationships connecting the seen and unseen worlds. The ceremony will involve a plant cleanse, using medicinal plants to cleanse the spirit and open the heart. Included will be an in-depth discussion on 'African cosmology' and the understanding of ancestors, plant medicine and dreaming.

Retreatants will learn one of the most ancient and misunderstood cultures in South Africa today - the Sangoma medicine people, the monks and nuns of Southern Africa. The retreat will focus on educating people about South African traditional spirituality and also lead participants on a spiritual journey to rediscover their own ‘soul’ or what is termed ‘umoya’ in Xhosa and Zulu culture. This is a unique opportunity as there are very few places in South Africa today where people can learn from this mystical tradition.

'Ubuntu' in essence represents harmony and is similar to the Zen circle. Linking the past and present, it is an evolving state of co-operation and compassion whereby every human being is linked to their own families and communities as well as the unseen world of ancestors. John will be assisted by his colleague Makhosi Nomusa who is the resident Zulu Sangoma.

Please bring a plastic basin which will be used for medicinal foot healing, a dream journal, pen and paper to take notes, a meditation blanket and an open mind. This retreat is suitable for all therapists, healers and those with a desire to heal South Africa.

Total cost of the retreat depends on the type of accommodation selected. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information and to make a reservation.

Hannelize Robinson is back at the BRC this weekend for her yoga retreat.If you need a reset, here's your chance: a few s...
25/02/2026

Hannelize Robinson is back at the BRC this weekend for her yoga retreat.

If you need a reset, here's your chance: a few spaces have opened up.

This retreat offers a reprieve from the sensory overload and constant stimulation of modern life. Throughout your retreat, you will discover practical tools to manage stress, enhance resilience, avoid burnout, and promote overall well-being. From yoga and meditation practices to a guided hike, Hannelize’s experiential approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit, empowering you to thrive amidst life’s challenges.

25/02/2026

The Mindful Feast : A Foraging And Foodie Retreat With Yoga & Meditation
Teachers: Kaz Wilson and Dael Lithgow
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
Dates: Friday 06 March 2026 - Sunday 08 March 2026

Total cost of the retreat depends on the type of accommodation selected.

East Meets West - A Hatha Yoga Somatic Integration RetreatTeacher: Cheryl LancellasCost: 2 days accommodation + R350 sur...
22/02/2026

East Meets West - A Hatha Yoga Somatic Integration Retreat
Teacher: Cheryl Lancellas
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R350 surcharge
Dates: Friday 20 March 2026 - Sunday 22 March 2026

A gentle convergence of ancient wisdom and modern understanding.

This immersive 3-day journey explores where Yoga meets psychology, where fascia meets meridians, where breath meets the brain, and where the body remembers how to heal.

Through movement, stillness, breath, reflection and deep inner listening, each day unfolds into a new layer of embodiment.

Together we explore:

Fascia & somatic memory
Breath as medicine for the nervous system
Heart-field opening & neuroplastic integration
Yin + Meridian sequencing daily
Restorative & Yoga Nidra evenings
Reflection, journaling & conscious group processing
Emotional alchemy, release & renewal
You will leave softer, clearer, steadier — not changed, but revealed.

Cheryl Lancellas is based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. She and her teachers at Devahiti offer a range of courses designed to help students deepen their own knowledge, grow their practice, and transform their passion for healing into a meaningful profession. With well-structured programs, continuous education, and workshops, Devahiti provides both in-studio and online learning opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive and accessible approach to wellness and personal development. Cheryl is dedicated to fostering both physical and emotional well-being.

Total cost of the retreat depends on the type of accommodation selected. Please email bookings@brcixopo.co.za for more information and to make a reservation.

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The Buddhist Retreat Centre, P. O. Box 131
Ixopo
3276

Telephone

+27825793037

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