3 Day Iyengar Yoga Weekend Retreat at The Edge in Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Hogsback
Join Monique for a transformative weekend of yoga in beautiful Hogsback. The ancient teaching and wisdom of yoga are tools we can use in our modern lives to transform and reconnect with ourselves. Free your body, cultivate a calm mind and recharge in a supportive and peaceful environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this weekend will help you reconnect with yourself. An exceptional treat for the soul; relaxing, recharging and inspiring.
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Highlights
- Yoga asanas, pranayama, philosophy, restorative yoga, meditation and a sound journey
- Individual guidance from a certified teacher with 25 years of experience
- Walk one of the largest labyrinth's in the world
- A mountain retreat with indigenous forests and many waterfalls
- Enough free time to relax, reflect and recharge
- Suitable for solo travelers
- 2 night’s accommodation
- Daily breakfast, morning tea with snacks, lunch, and dinner
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
- Labyrinth
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
Single or sharing in en-suite accommodation.
All the accommodation is in a beautiful, tranquil garden setting with stunning views. The beautiful gardens are filled with azaleas, rhododendrons and beautiful trees like beeches, birches, dogwoods, camellias, enormous oaks, chestnuts, and liquid ambers.
Program
The yoga classes focus on correct alignment and connecting with your body, your breath, and your soul.
- Daily yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation and restorative yoga.
Classes are given in English. Props are supplied and include foams, bolsters, blankets, and belts to adapt the postures to your needs. Everybody works at his/her own level. The atmosphere is friendly and non-competitive.
This yoga retreat is taught by a highly qualified and internationally recognized instructor with 25 years of experience. The yoga classes are for all ages, bodies, and levels, from beginners on the mat for the first time to experienced yogis who want to deepen their practice.
Daily sample schedule
- Breakfast
- Yoga asana practice
- Morning tea with snacks
- Yoga asana practice
- Lunch
- Afternoon free time (walk the labyrinth, visit waterfalls, hike the forest, read, have a massage or relax)
- Dinner
- Deeply relaxing Restorative yoga with pranayama
Included excursions
- A hike in the indigenous forest and a visit to a waterfall
Instructors
Monique Weschta
Monique Weschta was born in the Netherlands and moved to South Africa at the age of 22. She has practiced Iyengar yoga since 1997 and became a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher in 2009. In 2010, she practiced at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India for a month and was blessed to receive yoga tuition from members of the Iyengar family.
Retreat location
The Edge is a perfect destination for nature lovers looking to reconnect with themselves and be inspired on a spiritual growth journey. This retreat offers a transformative weekend for body, mind, and soul.
From the edge of the cliff, which runs along the side of the property, there are spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and a deep gorge with beautiful, unspoiled Indigenous Afromontane forest, often with a show of fascinating swirling mists and cloud formations.
Walk the labyrinth at the venue, which is an eleven-circuit labyrinth, similar in design to the labyrinth in the Chartres Cathedral in France. The length of the pathway is 700 meters, and the total distance of the walk to the centre and out is 1.4 kilometres, making it one of the largest labyrinths in the world!
Distance
- East London Airport - 140 kilometres/approximately 2-hour drive, shuttle from East London optional
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Daily delicious breakfast, a morning snack, a nutritious lunch and dinner. All freshly prepared.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
Horseriding, abseiling and mountain biking.
Spa treatments
Massage and reflexology are additional activities not included in the package
What's included
- Daily yoga asanas, pranayama, restorative yoga and meditation
- All yoga equipment
- A hike in the forest
- A walk on the labyrinth
- A visit to a crystal and gemstone shop
- Free Wi-Fi
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast, morning tea and snacks, lunch and dinner
- Tea, coffee, and water
What's not included
- Transport to the venue
- Additional drinks
- Additional activities
- Massages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 12 per person
East London Airport
97 km away from your destination
Arrival by car via King Williams Town or Alice
The road from Cathcart is a gravel road and not advisable unless you drive a 4x4
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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