First few dates for Yoga retreats for early 2011

January 28th - 30th
Post Christmas de-toxifying retreat
All classes will be focused on helping the body eliminate the build up of toxins !
It is a perfect way to start the new year, prepare both the body and the mind for the challenges ahead.
R1100 all inclusive

February  21st - 25th
This is a beginners retreat and an introduction to the concept and philosophy of yoga !
This retreat is a must if you have always wanted to try yoga but do not want to be lost in a large class in the city. Here you are guaranteed personal attention and the classes will be focused on the correct execution of a few of the most basic of postures (asanas )
R2400 all inclusive

For more information call 0840902083 or mail us at cheryl@sayogasafaris.com

Christmas special - yoga de-tox

7th - 10th December at the Blue Butterfly in Tulbagh


Daily yoga, meditation, breath work, time out to read, hike, swim and relax. Re- charge before the busy season and unwind from the long year.

Experience peace, tranquility and the sounds of silence !

All inclusive R1995.00

Send this to your friends, bring 2 friends with you and you come for only R600.00

View photos below !

Back to basics.....

Back to Basics

When we are born, we are soft and flexible;

When we die we grow hard and rigid,

So it is with all things under this heaven.

Plants and animals are soft and pliant in life;

But brittle and dry in death.

Truly to be dry and rigid is the way of death;

To be soft and flexible is the way of life.

(Tao Teh Ting)

Considering we are only as old as we feel, it is essential to feel youthful, flexible and energized.

Regular practice of just a few Yoga movements can achieve this for everyone.

By spending between 10-20 minutes daily, you can spare yourselves hours of pain and discomfort.

All you need is the will to learn the few movements and the discipline to practice them !

It’s really that simple !!

Meat free monday recipes

Lunch 2


Couscous and pickled ginger salad

Place 1 cup couscous in large bowl, cover with boiling water and stand for 8 minutes. Drain and rinse. Turn out and allow to drain on absorbent paper as much as possible. Rinse 50g pickled ginger, peel 1 medium apple and cut into thin strips, chop 3 onions finely, combine all together.

Make a vinaigrette:

¼ cup oil, apple cider vinegar, ¼ t oregano leaves, 1 T chopped chives. Combine all and mix well and add over couscous before serving.

Spinach, mushroom and leek phyllo bake

Fry 3 chopped onions, 2 bunches leeks, 1 pannet brown mushrooms, 2 packets chopped spinach together in olive oil and a little butter.

In a lasagne dish layer 2 sheets phyllo and top with layer veg mix sprinkled with feta, and so on until finished . End with phyllo layer and cut into squares before baking .

Meat free monday recipes

Dinner 2


Bobotie

Heat oil in a pan and fry 2 large onion chopped, add 2 large tomato chopped,2 banana peeled and sliced, and 2 cooking apples peeled and diced until soft. Remove from heat.

Take 4 slices wholewheat bread and soak it in 500ml of milk.

Squeeze milk out of bread and add bread to veg mix. Add 3 cups ground macadamia nuts ( or any nuts) 2 T curry powder, 2 T raisins, 2 t turmeric, 4 t apricot jam, 400ml vegetable stock.

Place in an oven dish , put 2 bay leaves in the centre and bake for 30 minutes.

Pour over the milk from the bread mixed with grated nutmeg and bake until set.

Serve with nutty brown rice

Serves about 6-8

Simply Delicious even if it sounds weird ! Try it, i dare you. Please comment on this dish.

Last retreat dates for 2010

15th – 18th November at Donkieskraal nature reserve (unique accommodation !)


This will be a gentle introduction into formal yoga practice. The idea is to cleanse both the body and the mind by learning basic yoga positions, breathwork and nutritious meals . There will be plenty of time to relax in between, as well as maybe a massage or two ! R1995.00

19th -23rd November at Blue Butterfly in Tulbagh

This is a “back to basics” yoga retreat ! Strengthen your support system, learn to move with stability and balanced execution of the asanas (yoga postures). Get in touch with your core, which is the secret to a stable and strong body, well prepared for any movements required of it. R2500.00 (weekend option only, also available at R1200.00)

7th – 10th December

This is a pre- Christmas de-tox yoga retreat. We will supply you with nutritious meals, yoga classes designed to help cleanse the body and internal organs, leaving you feeling energized and youthful. R1995.00

www.sayogasafaris.com for more photos and information about us.

De-tox weekend Tulbagh

We had a wonderful weekend , yet again, at the Blue Butterfly in Tulbagh. The mornings and evenings were crispy cold but the days were warm and relaxing. The energy of the great group of people, mixed with the tranquil surroundings, made for a relaxing yet energising weekend ! Many thanks to all in the group for all your energy and input ! I attach a few photos for your viewing :)