Opening your Heart Retreat

Opening your Heart Retreats @ Etali Safari Lodge

Set in the heart of the spectacular, Malaria-Free Madikwe Game Reserve, Etali rises to meet you with prolific hospitality - truly understanding privacy while at the same time paying impeccable personal attention to each and every guest.

Etali's accommodation comprises of double thatched luxury suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The suites each has a private deck with a spectacular view of the surrounding bush, and also fitted with a heated whirlpool.

Etali's delectable cuisine is a contemporary fusion of traditional African with an Asian twist - a re-invention of gourmet dining in the bush.

The Madikwe Plains offers sightings of Africa's Big Five including the endangered black rhino, the African wild dog - known as the world's most endangered canine cheetah, giraffe and many other glorious species.

The Wellness Centre offers our guests a choice of relaxing in it's tranquillity while being treated to any of our fantastic therapies as listed in the Wellness Menu, otherwise indulge in a massage on the private deck of your suite, while watching the sun set over the magnificent rich red soil planes of Madikwe.

More information: http://www.etalisafari.co.za/

Heart centred wellness is an example of energy medicine and science combining in a healing dance where fact, mystery, imagination and soul exploration create an aspect of wholeness.

The Retreat will be facilitated by Dr Arien van der Merwe, medical doctor and author who specialises in the integrative approach to the management of the chronic lifestyle diseases (or health challenges), stress management and workplace wellness interventions. More information & to book: 01... / ariendvdm@samedical.co.za

NB: A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable when reservations are made. We limit the numbers to enhance group cohesion and experience.

The Program

Day 1:

14h00-17h00
Arrival and check–in at Etali Safari Lodge and enjoy a leisurely afternoon around the pool until we meet at;

17h30
Welcome by Dr Arien vd Merwe; getting to know each other; ice breaker fun exercise on our hearts

18h30
Short lecture by Dr Arien vd Merwe on the weekend retreat: expectations 7 input; A short journey into your heart; Latest heart research.

19h00
The group will meet for a Heart healthy dinner

20h00
Relaxercises to prepare for a restful sleep; Self love heart mediation

21h00
Time for beta, alpha, theta, delta sleep

Day 2

06h00
Enjoy early morning relaxercises on the lawn to wake up body and mind. This will end with a loving kindness meditation.

07h00
Enjoy a Heart healthy breakfast

08h00
Your journey to your heart starts now with Heartfelt feelings; and the stress messages to your heart, brain and body. Practical exercise: Journey to your heart.

09h00
Opening your heart to healing your physical body to release cell memories; optimise physical health and use the body to connect you to your mind, emotions and soul essence

10h30
Mindful tea ceremony

11h00
Opening your heart to healing your emotions and feelings towards yourself and others. Type A behaviour and your heart.

12h00
Opening your heart with dance and music

12h30
Heart healthy lunch. Mindful eating meditation.

13h30 – 15h30
Time to integrate the messages from your heart in your own space.

15h30
Tea time

16h00
Opening your heart to healing your thoughts

17h00
Opening your heart to connect to your soul

18h00
Relaxercises inside or outside

19h00
Heart healthy dinner

20h00
Opening your heart meditation & candle gazing

Day 3

07h00
Relaxercises on the lawn

08h00
Heart healthy breakfast

09h00
Heart health nutrients, supplements, herbal remedies. Molecules of emotion.

10h00
Integrating heart, mind and soul.

12h00
Heart healthy lunch

13h00
Closing the circle. Entering the world.