Vala House

Vala House Creative and Wellness Centre on the outskirts of Knysna.
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A beautiful garden provides the ideal backdrop for a relaxing getaway filled with yoga, and a variety of creative and healing activities that will leave you feeling renewed. 🌸🌱

17/10/2025

🌼This is Vala — not performative wellness, not quick fixes in a bottle. Just people being fully here.

Laughter that carries through the trees, sun on your skin, movement that feels good because it’s yours. It’s real connection, joy that doesn’t need to be earned, and a kind of ease that can’t be faked.

Vala isn’t about doing wellness. It’s about living it.


Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead you somewhere extraordinary. ✨ Vala isn’t just a stay — it’s a shift, a breat...
16/10/2025

Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead you somewhere extraordinary. ✨ Vala isn’t just a stay — it’s a shift, a breath, a new way of seeing the world.

Ready to deepen your practice and share the gift of yoga with others? We’re excited to offer scholarships on our Yoga Te...
16/10/2025

Ready to deepen your practice and share the gift of yoga with others? We’re excited to offer scholarships on our Yoga Teacher Training program! 🧘

DM us to apply!

​Join our supportive community and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. Our comprehensive training will guide you in developing the skills, confidence, and wisdom to become a compassionate and effective yoga teacher.

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Some motivation to get you through the rest of the week.🌱
15/10/2025

Some motivation to get you through the rest of the week.🌱


14/10/2025

You’ve spent so long showing up for everyone else. Holding space. Giving your energy. Pouring from a cup that no one stopped to refill.

Somewhere along the way, your softness turned into survival. Your strength became a quiet expectation. And even when you were running on empty, you kept going.

But this time—this chapter—isn’t about giving. It’s about receiving.
It’s about letting the world hold you for once.
It’s about remembering that your worth isn’t tied to what you can offer, but to who you already are.

✨ It’s time to get out what you’ve put in.
To rest without guilt.
To be seen without performing.
To breathe without carrying everything.

This is your permission to choose yourself. Not as an afterthought, but as the main character.

Burnout retreats for those who’ve carried too much for too long.
Your turn now.


Long before Halloween meant costumes and candy, there was Samhain — an ancient Celtic festival marking the threshold bet...
13/10/2025

Long before Halloween meant costumes and candy, there was Samhain — an ancient Celtic festival marking the threshold between seasons.

A night when the veil between worlds was believed to soften.
A time to gather by firelight, honour what has passed, and quietly prepare for what lies ahead.

In the Northern Hemisphere, Samhain arrives with autumn’s hush.
Here at Vala, the earth is blooming — yet the spirit of the night remains.

It isn’t about the season.
It’s about cycles, reflection, and the gentle stillness of transition.

This year, we honour Samhain not with noise, but with intention —
soft candlelight, quiet connection, and a pause to breathe between what was and what’s to come.

✨ A threshold is still a threshold, no matter where you stand.











Your body is screaming. You’re listening with the volume down.Burnout isn’t “just tired.” The WHO classifies it as an oc...
13/10/2025

Your body is screaming. You’re listening with the volume down.

Burnout isn’t “just tired.” The WHO classifies it as an occupational phenomenon. We call it reversible.

At Vala House in Knysna, our Burnout Recovery Retreat doesn’t just give you a break—we rewire how your nervous system responds to stress. Through yoga, meditation, cold exposure, somatic healing, forest immersion, and life coaching, you’ll leave with actual tools, not just temporary relief.

✨ SPECIAL OFFER: 10% OFF October & November Retreats ✨

Choose your own dates. This is YOUR recovery, on YOUR terms.

🔗 Link in bio to book or DM “RECOVER” for details

Because the cost of burnout is always higher than the cost of recovery.

10/10/2025

🌱Ready to create your own beautiful moments at Vala?

➡️Book now








Propaganda we're NOT falling for (and nor should you).Wellness isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s idea of ...
09/10/2025

Propaganda we're NOT falling for (and nor should you).

Wellness isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s idea of “healthy.” It’s not a performance, a strict routine, or a checklist you have to complete to be worthy of rest. It’s quiet moments that belong to you — the way you move, rest, eat, breathe, and exist without apology.🌱

We’re unlearning the noise that tells us wellness has to look a certain way — polished, green juice in hand, 5 a.m. sunrise run. Real wellness is found in the small, unglamorous practices that support your nervous system, ground your spirit, and reconnect you to yourself.🌷

It doesn’t have to be loud to be real. It doesn’t have to be hard to be valid. It just has to be yours.🫂












08/10/2025

Your Yoga Journey Awaits 🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️

Imagine yourself in a setting so spectacular it renews your spirit daily: where the ancient Knysna Forest meets the wild South African ocean. This is the breathtaking home of the Vala House 200HR Yoga Teacher Training! 🌲🌊

This isn’t just a comprehensive certification course; it’s a profound, 24-day immersion designed to transform you - mind, body and spirit.

We’ve created a supportive, luxurious environment with comfortable accommodation, nourishing vegan meals, and extra wellness perks like sauna, ice baths and invigorating hikes.

And here’s the best part: This training is truly accessible to everyone! Whether you’ve never stepped on a mat or you’re a seasoned yogi ready to deepen your practice, our expert instructors will meet you exactly where you are and guide you toward finding your authentic voice. With our small groups you can experience personalized attention to better support you on this journey!

We are calling out to our local South African community and international friends abroad - come experience the magic of the Garden Route while you elevate your practice and career.

Don’t Miss Out! Secure your spot with our End of Year Special Price (20% Off):
• ​South African Rand (ZAR): R39.500
• ​US Dollar (USD): Approximately $2,300
• ​Euro (EUR): Approximately €1,980
​Please note that international currency conversions (USD/EUR) are approximate and may vary with the daily exchange rate. The ZAR price is fixed.

Ready to step onto the mat and into your power? Tap the link in our bio to book your space today!

Step behind the lens and into stillness. ✨The Eye of the Beholder retreat at Vala House is more than a photography works...
07/10/2025

Step behind the lens and into stillness. ✨
The Eye of the Beholder retreat at Vala House is more than a photography workshop — it’s a journey inward. Over 6 nights and 7 days, you’ll explore the art of seeing differently: not just through your camera, but through renewed presence, emotion, and connection.

Each day blends mindful movement and creative exploration — from yoga, meditation, sauna, and ice baths to guided photography sessions, forest walks, and reflective ceremonies. You’ll work with themes like the Contemplative, Expressionist, and Conceptual Gaze, along with self-portraiture and visual storytelling that invites self-reflection and play.

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or simply curious, this retreat welcomes all skill levels. No technical expertise is needed — only openness to discovery.

💫 Upcoming dates: November 3–9
🌿 Flexible stay options available
💰 All-inclusive rates:
 • Standard Room – R22,700
 • Luxury Room – R19,800
Includes private en-suite accommodation, all meals, workshops, and ceremonies.

📍 Vala House Wellness Centre, Rheenendal, Knysna
📧 info@valahouse.co.za | 📞 +27 71 166 4854
Discover presence through the lens — and the beauty of seeing yourself clearly.












Your mind is a living thing — tender, responsive, full of potential. It becomes what you feed it. When you plant seeds o...
06/10/2025

Your mind is a living thing — tender, responsive, full of potential. It becomes what you feed it. When you plant seeds of peace, you’ll find calm taking root. When you sow gratitude, you’ll see abundance unfold. Be gentle with your inner landscape; it’s where your whole life begins. 🌷

Every garden has its seasons — moments of growth, stillness, and renewal. At Vala, we honour that rhythm. Some days call for planting new intentions, others for resting the soil. Through our retreats and practices, we help you reconnect with that natural cycle — so your inner world can flourish with ease, patience, and quiet strength. 🌸












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Vala House, Highway Road, Rheenendal
Knysna
6576

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