Immerse yourself in the rich rhythms of African music and the wisdom of African storytelling. Engage in uBuntu Ishta Yoga, blending African community values with traditional yoga principles. This retreat offers a transformative journey through a diverse array of practices designed to nurture your entire being. Experience deep relaxation and energy flow with breath-work, and embrace free expression with intuitive dancing. Enjoy meditative walks in nature, and nourish your body with a wholesome vegetarian diet. Join us for a holistic retreat that honors both individual and collective well-being.
About your facilitators
Buhle Mabanga
Buhle is an accredited yoga and mindfulness teacher and founder of Nomvula Well-Being Movement. She began practicing mindfulness, yoga and meditation four years ago with teachers Nandiva from ISHTA Yoga and Mark Joseph from Mindful Revolution. In addition to her mindfulness and yoga work, Buhle is an artist, a children's book author, a spoken word writer and a fashion designer.
What is ISHTA Yoga? ISHTA Yoga is a blend of different styles of yoga practices. ISHTA is an acronym for Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda, but also has deeper meaning in its Sanskrit roots, that translates as “that which resonates with the individual”. As students, we each have our own path, and it is this very personal journey that ISHTA Yoga seeks to encourage.
In this full rounded practice you will also experience tapping, intuitive dancing, african sound healing, pranayama (breathwork) and inner-child healing meditation. All bodies and all levels are welcome.
Tinashe
Tinashe is an indigenous instrument artist, Hailing from Harare, Zimbabwe. His music is influenced by his late teacher that sparked the heart of his talent from a tender age.
He plays the instruments Mbira, Flute, Djembe Drum and Marimba. He’s been with Nomvula Well-being as a sound healer through the echoes of his unique talent.
Zawadi Yamungu
Nkosingiphile Mpanza, known by her stage name "Zawadi Yamungu," is a South African- born musician, vocalist, and indigenous instrumentalist. Her stage name, "Zawadi Yamungu," carries a profound meaning as it translates to "Gift from God," reflecting her exceptional talent and the divine nature of her musical abilities. Hailing from eMandeni in the North of KwaZulu-Natal, Zawadi Yamungu has emerged as a prominent figure in the music industry, celebrated for her unique style that beautifully embraces and celebrates African culture and heritage.
Costs
R3030 - Single room ensuite bathroom
R2880 - Single room, shared bathroom
R2730 - Shared room + shared bathroom
*Teaching on this retreat is offered freely in the spirit of dana. We welcome contributions in exchange to support the teachers on this retreat. Suggested teacher dana: R600 – R2000
*Scholarships are available. Please email for further information.
To book email office@dharmagiri.org