4 Day Nourish and Flourish: Vegan Cooking and Wellness Holiday in Knysna, South Africa
South Africa Wellness Holiday
Join this vegan cooking journey. A program of beautiful yoga, relaxation, and vegan cooking classes. Perfect your downward-facing dog while learning how to feed it properly, too. Whether you are a newbie in the kitchen or simply a lover of all things food, vegan cooking classes can help you take your home-cooked meals to the next level.
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Highlights
- Up to 2 yoga classes per day
- Daily cooking workshops
- Guided meditation lessons
- Ceremonies and sharing circles
- Sauna and ice bath sessions
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
Vala House has six wonderful rooms, each containing either a queen or king-sized bed; four of which have en-suite bathrooms. Simply come and enjoy this incredible, enriching, and magical space. All guests have access to all facilities. Bathrooms are shared and ablutions. Their beautiful, expansive garden provides the ideal backdrop for a relaxing getaway filled with yoga and a variety of creative and healing activities.
Program
Cooking should never be a chore, but an expression of love. In between some beautiful yoga, meditation, hikes, saunas, and ice baths, Vala House will help bring out the amazing cook in all of you. This holiday is for all the plant-based foodies out there looking for step-by-step directions on how to make delicious meat-, dairy-, and egg-free recipes, while keeping up with your yoga practice and relaxing in the most beautiful part of the country. Learn about the best plant combinations, substituting non-vegan ingredients, vegan shopping, nutrition, how to avoid common mistakes, impressing non-vegans, and much more. You also delve into the ethics of meat, sustainability, and how to answer all the vegan questions that get thrown at you.
Hands-on vegan cooking workshops
Discover the joy of crafting delectable plant-based dishes, guided by experienced vegan chefs. Learn techniques and recipes that celebrate the abundance of nature.
Nutritional insights
Deepen your understanding of vegan nutrition, ensuring balanced and wholesome meals that support overall well-being.
Ethical discussions
Engage in thought-provoking sessions exploring the ethics of veganism, fostering a compassionate and conscious lifestyle.
Ayurvedic principles
Integrate ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into your diet and daily routines, promoting harmony and balance.
Yoga and meditation
Begin and end each day with revitalizing yoga sessions and guided meditations, enhancing mindfulness and inner peace.
Nature immersion
Reconnect with the earth through guided forest walks and coastal hikes, embracing the healing power of nature.
Who is this for?
This program is open to anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, whether through mindfulness, movement, or cooking. No prior experience in cooking or wellness practices is necessary—just a willingness to slow down, embrace presence, and engage in self-discovery.
Daily schedule
Day 1
- 14:00 Arrive and settle in
- 15:00 Welcome ceremony
- 16:30 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 20:00 Meditation
Day 2
- 06:30 Meditation
- 07:00 Yoga
- 08:30 Sauna and ice bath
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Welcome to plant-based cooking or the ethics of plant-based cooking
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Cooking workshop: Making vegan lasagna
- 16:30 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 3
- 06:30 Meditation
- 07:00 Yoga
- 08:30 Sauna and ice bath
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Cooking workshop: Vegan baking
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Cooking workshop: Making vegan curries
- 16:30 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 20:00 Cacao ceremony
Day 4
- 06:30 Meditation
- 07:00 Yoga
- 08:30 Sauna and ice bath
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Closing and final sharing
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Farewell
Instructors
Peter Townshend
Peter is the founder of Vala House and a registered 500RYT with Yoga Alliance. Peter teaches Classical yoga using the Vinyasa Krama system and Hatha yoga principles for all levels from beginners to advanced yogis. His teaching is rooted in both the lineage of Krishnamacharya and Swami Sivananda. His specific concentration is on yoga Nidra as taught by by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Peter is also a registered RTT therapist, breathwork counsellor and life coach.
Retreat location
Vala House is a creative wellness center on the outskirts of Knysna, South Africa.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served daily meals, drinks, and snacks included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
What's included
- All activities as per itinerary
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals, drinks, and snacks
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
George Airport
55 km away from your destination
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 on arrival.
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