During these 4 days you are going to learn to be with silence instead of distracting from it. Through embodiment practices like Yoga, breathwork and dance you will be guided to move out of the mind and into the body.
This experience is for the woman who is ready to tap into her full power and step into her light. Through change we become who we were born to be and there is no better way to seek out change than to be still. Only in stillness can we find a deeper connection to Self, to Source & ultimately understand our purpose and live our Truth.
Bodhi Khaya offers up a safe space for you to delve deep within, while being held by the wild, serene natural environment. This time in nature is about ‘doing’ less and embracing being; Silence is not only the absence of speaking, but the absence of thinking.
3 nights of accommodation of your choice
3 Delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals per day
Tea, coffee, fruit and rusks
Mountain spring drinking water
Daily Yoga (Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative)
Daily Meditation and Breathwork
Yoga Nidra
Conscious Movement sessions
Guided journaling sessions
Opening and Closing Circles
Fire Ceremony
Natural Cold water immersion paired with Wood-fired Sauna
Access to exquisite and safe walking and hiking trails
Swimming ponds and dams
Comfortable and cozy communal spaces
Time for walking and exploring
Time for rest and renewal
Amidst the gentle hum of breath and the subtle whispers of inner wisdom, we honor each other’s presence and hold space for one another’s growth. Together, in the quiet embrace of sisterhood, we find courage to delve deep within, to listen to the whispers of our hearts, and to emerge stronger, wiser, and more radiant than ever before.
Noble Silence is more than “not speaking” to others. Silence is a delicious privilege which gives us the opportunity to hear our inner voice. This is an opportunity to worry less about what is not being said and focus more on what you can “hear”.
As this is a group container it is important to recognize that everyone will be in “process”. Please respect the other attendees and refrain from communicating with each other in any way, including eye contact.
Please note that this is a phone free experience. You will be allowed to check your phone for 5 minutes in the morning during meal time. Your phone will be switched off the rest of the time and kept safe with Kathleen.
Please also note that even though journaling is encouraged, please do not bring anything to read like a book/kindle/ipad as these serve as a distraction.
The meals that we will prepare have been thoughtfully put together to encourage an experience of sensory exploration. Use your time during meals to experience being fully present in the moment. Savor every bite and as the saying goes: “Drink Your Food, Chew Your Water” R. Madhavan.
Around a central courtyard, there are 14 beautiful, monastery style single rooms. There is a sitting area to relax and enjoy complimentary tea and coffee. Each room contains a bed, a small cupboard space for clothing and a side table. These rooms lead into an open plan living space that looks out across the gardens and labyrinth. The Cloister rooms have access to 3 separate shared and communal bathrooms with 5 toilets and 4 showers.
The Courtyard rooms are conveniently situated close to both the Meditation Hall and the main Dining Room. Each room has an en-suite bathroom. They have been named after the beautiful flowers growing in the garden: Fern, Wild Olive, Morning Glory, Orchid and Poppy.
The Communal Farmhouse has three lovely common areas including a kitchenette, a cosy lounge with fireplace and a charming library with seating. Restio is a single room, Disa is a twin room, Daisy is a king room. These share two communal bathrooms. Pincushion is a room with private ensuite bathroom.
The Garden Rooms are quirky and eccentric, each with their own personality. There are rooms that can be converted to a twin, with an en-suite bathroom with either a bath, a shower or both. Each with their own individual countryside charm, our four Garden Rooms are booked on a first come, first serve basis.
Kathleen is a 500hr registered Yoga teacher with almost a decade of experience in supporting women on their healing journeys. Kathleen has had clients from all walks of life and a passion for making Yoga accessible for all bodies.Over the years, Kathleen’s commitment to her practice has deepened, fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a profound appreciation for the transformative power of yoga. She has experienced the healing power of Yoga first hand and this motivates her to share it with others.
Kathleen will guide you through different practices that have helped her on her own healing journey. She has been practicing Noble Silence for almost 10 years and completed her first 10 days consecutive noble silence practice, during her Vipassana course in 2022. Kathleen teaches from a space of lived experience and will be facilitating Yoga, breath work, meditation and conscious movement sessions. She will also facilitate a guided journaling session and offers 1 on 1 time should anyone feel the need for extra support. Kathleen has put together this offering that reflects her own daily practices with the hope that it will offer you the same feelings of rest, restoration and reflection.
Her pivotal moment arrived when she embarked on her Yoga Teacher Training journey at The Shala Yoga School in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015. This transformative experience served as a catalyst for her spiritual awakening, igniting a passion for yoga that would become her lifelong devotion. Within the sacred space of the yoga studio, Kathleen found not only a sanctuary for self-exploration but also a vibrant community of kindred spirits with whom she could share her journey. Kathleen completed both her 200hour and 300hour YTT at The Shala as well as managing the school for 5 years. This was a 5 year intensive training not just of Yoga, but of life and the springboard for her Yoga teaching journey.
Over the years, Kathleen’s commitment to her practice has deepened, fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a profound appreciation for the transformative power of yoga. Through rigorous training and immersion in the teachings of the ancient practice, she has cultivated a love of human physiology and the intricate interplay between body, mind, and spirit.
As both a dedicated student and a compassionate teacher, she remains steadfast in her commitment to honoring the lineage and traditions of yoga while embracing the ever-unfolding journey of self-discovery.
With boundless enthusiasm and unwavering dedication, Kathleen invites others to join her on the path of self-discovery, offering guidance, support, and encouragement along the way. Her presence is a testament to the transformative power of yoga, a reminder that within each of us lies the potential for profound healing, growth, and awakening.
For the last two years, Felecia has been an invaluable support to Kathleen during the Aligned Living Women’s Silent retreat. Beyond her role as a student of Yoga and a devoted member of her local Women’s circle, Felecia extends her support on this retreat to those in need, ensuring their experience is enriching and fulfilling.Not only does Felecia excel in her various roles, but she also expresses her creativity as an artist and photographer. During the retreat, she will delicately capture moments that encapsulate the essence of the experience. Additionally, Felecia plans to gift each attendee with a portrait, a heartfelt token that immortalizes the transformative journey they embark on together.
