Sound & Soma
Women's Yoga, Soundscape & Embodiment Retreat
DATE & TIME
February 18 - february 23 2025
Swellendam, Cape Town
ABOUT
Bordering a beautiful nature reserve in Swellendam, Western Cape, on vast and sacred land, surrounded by ancient stone mountains, flowing rivers and wild creatures, we will gather together. This retreat is a true testimony of reciprocity: as we take in the wonder and power of the earth around us, we also awaken the wonder and power within us.
Spacious Time
In new landscapes, clarity awakens and inspiration unfolds.This retreat offers spacious time for yourself, balanced with shared practices and nourishing meals to support your whole being.
Mornings begin with dynamic physical asana and meditation. Evening practice will be somatic explorations, meditations and soundscapes.
In the company of just 16 women, you’ll be held in an intimate circle for rest, self-study and renewal.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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2 classes a day with both Ilana Fintz & Deborah Bagg with space and time in between to reflect, hike, swim and chill. The retreat will be an experience through relationship and body. This is not your typical yoga classes. We will go into deep process to emerge with more clarity and spaciousness. There will be fires, rituals and ceremony. Soundscapes every evening and breathwork to support you.
There will be group-led hikes through the mountain to waterfalls and rock pools.
Meals are Organic, free-range, and delicious cooked by Chef Marlien. This is south african food, so it’s full of flavor. There will be both vege and meat options. All farm food. All allergies and food specificity will be accommodated.
I will organize a van to the Retreat space for everyone to meet together and go to the center as a group. I might be at the retreat center already, but you will be well looked after and no one will be stranded. You are also welcome to hire a car and drive yourself its about 2 and a half hours from Cape Town. It's an absolutely gorgeous and scenic drive. The van is NOT included in the price, but will be split between all people who need a ride.
I absolutely recommend you all arrive at least a day or two earlier and stay in Cape Town to deal with the jet lag and get oriented before we leave for the retreat.
The retreat begins at 5pm on February 18th (you may arrive by 2pm to get oriented) and ends after brunch on the 23rd.
All lodging is simple, rustic and farm-style. The focus is on the environment you will be in and your bed will just be for sleeping and your porch for contemplation.
February is the most gorgeous time in cape town. It will be summertime.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
Flights
Your transportation to the retreat. I will help organize a shared taxi for everyone.
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SOUND AND SOMA IS A DEEP SOAKING OF THE LAYERS OF YOUR BEING.
It’s a place to process, digest and become more spacious and free. We will gather in community and nurture ourselves and each other.
Ilana & deborah have many decades of teaching and are honored to be your guides.
We go slow but we also go strong. Ilana & Deborah hold impeccable space for the transformative potential of a retreat experience.
ACCOMODATION
Note for all accommodations: If choosing double occupancy, it is recommended you do so with a companion of your choice. But no sweat if you are coming alone. We have always had the most awesome women attend our retreats.
Please email Deborah at [email protected] with specific accommodation requests before making your deposit. As space is limited, balance will be due once your housing availability is confirmed.
Private Bedroom:
some shared bathroom, some private bathroom (first come first served)
$1,800 (early bird before 11 November)
$2,150 (after 11 november )
7 spots left
Shared room with one other woman:
$1,550 (early bird before 11 november)
$1800 (after 11 november)
6 spots available
HOW TO GET THERE
There are direct flights from NYC to cape town.
Ubers work perfectly well for travel
we will arrange a taxi to pick you up from your accomodation and take you to the retreat which is a 2 and a half hour drive.
Feel free to reach out for any travel support.
TYPICAL BUT FLEXIBLE
RETREAT SCHEDULE
DAY 1
Arrive and get
settled in.
Late afternoon yoga class and orientation.
Dinner
DAY 2 - DAY 5
7-8am
Cofffffeeeee & light snack
8:30am -10:30am
Yoga practice
10:45a-11:45 am
Big Brunch
Free time to swim, go for a walk & chill
2pm
light snack
5pm-6:30pm
Yoga, SOMATICS & SOUNDSACPES
6:30pm
Dinner
8pm-8:20pm
Optional Meditation practice
DAY 6
Early breakfast and
get ready to depart
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Two of the days we will go on an adventure to waterfalls and for the most epic boat ride to swim in pristine waters. This is optional and will make a slight change to the schedule.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RETREAT AFTER DECEMBER 1st 2026.
Please note that Pricing is PER PERSON and includes a $300 Deposit that is Non-Refundable. We will send a contract for your deposit. Please ensure you committed before signing up. If you cancel before December 1st you will receive your money back MINUS $300 Deposit.
Once the deposit is made. Please do your part and purchase travel insurance to protect your investment. You can use www.squaremouth.com, which is an aggregator site you can use to book the most appropriate policy for your trip.
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