A retreat to lead you deeper into your true essence and expression

Do you wonder:

• How can I live more in alignment with my purpose?

• Where am I losing energy or life force?

• How, why, or where am I stuck, and what am I not seeing?

• How and why am I still mistreating my body?

• What contribution do I share with the world?

• What keeps showing up in my life that I simply cannot release?

• Where can I be more engaged with life?

• How can I create more empowered relationships?

Away from the maddening daily demands on our resources, the myriads of opposing beliefs and ideas, and the rush of the constructed ego-world, we enter stillness and reflection, to feel our essence, and to hear the Call of our Soul.

During the retreat we use the magnifying glass on our lives to:

• Decide what we value and what truly matters to us;

• Celebrate how far we’ve come;

• Stop procrastination and self-sabotage with unconscious addictions;

• Become honest about where we are not meeting our full potential;

• Call out what needs to be released – patterns, people, places;

• See how and where we are still playing small;

• Just BE – with ourselves, with nature, with creation.

We can use this mirror to reflect, generate fresh inspiration, become brutally honest with ourselves, or just allow some self-care, self-honouring, and healing.

Through guidance, activities, honest self-inquiry, stillness, and the exquisite healing power of Temenos and surrounding nature, we re-ignite our Spirits and retrieve any lost parts of our souls. We let go of our self-imposed judgements and reclaim the power that we have given away. We step into full sovereignty and mastery of our life journey, our soul’s evolution, our purpose, and our joy.

The philosopher Socrates famously declared that the unexamined life was not worth living, and the maxim “Know Thyself” urges us to consider, question, and delve ever deeper. The true power and possibility to turn our potential into full reality, lies in who we become as we venture deeper into questions such as these.

And this quest may lead us to discard ever more of the layers of conditioned beliefs and unconscious patterns, and to actively create a higher charge in our energy.

Retreat Structure and Format

For parts of the retreat we will observe mindful silence. This will be supplemented by facilitated teachings and discussions, activities to heighten awareness and help you focus on what you want to bring into being, a powerful activation ceremony, opportunity for honest reflection, meditation, breathwork, nature walks, and movement/stretching/dance. Heart connections are formed during our meals, shared reflections and informal chats.

• We start with where we are – raw, real, and ready… who/where am I?

• We INHALE to the often-neglected parts to expand, receive, and create…what is (still) in the way?

• We PAUSE with the silence into deep listening…what else is there?

• We add movement, spark, focus and direction through our inner chi (energy)…can I create more…or is this enough? Where can I change?

• We EXHALE with sound and expression into form…to accept, to love?

• We play boldly, we alchemise and release, we ground and anchor…where/how can I add joy?

• Back into the VOID, the place of wholeness…can I BE?

We follow holistic balancing principles by OPENING and FEELING the awakening (through our hearts), by FOCUSING our alignment (through our minds), and EMBODING our purpose (though our bodies).

Integration / Extra Day

Sometimes life calls us straight back after a retreat, and the Initiation happens in “the real world”. That may be what is required in your life. However, there is an opportunity to stay an extra night (Thursday 7 November), FREE of charge (meals at your own expense). Use this to reflect after our retreat, spend extra time in the gardens, book a divine massage or healing, or join me for a visit to the waterfalls in the gorge on the Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail (TBC depending on interest). This can be seen as a mini-pilgrimage, celebration, nature exploration, or a personal bridge.

Although highly recommended, this is in addition. We heed what works and is practical for us as individuals. There will still be plenty of time and opportunities during the retreat to embody and integrate the work we will be doing.

Welcome to discuss possibilities and logistics with me.

Take-aways, focus areas and touchpoints:

·        Holistic balance – mind, body and spirit

·        Triggers, projections, obstacles and opportunities for healing

·        Archetypal patterns and influences

·        Shadow work – essential for your spiritual journey

·        Ancestral patterns – what is carried forward

·        Self-honouring, self-worth and self-acceptance

·        Embodiment, with the body as communication tool

·        Emotions as the gateway to evolution

·        Meditation, breath work and stillness

·        How to live a more spiritually charged life

·        Bonding and friendships that may last a lifetime

Held at TEMENOS Retreat Centre, McGregor WC 4 -7 November 2024

R6,850 includes accommodation in your own private, fully equipped cottage, breakfast & dinner daily, all retreat activities, plus the option to stay Thursday 7 November free of charge. 50% deposit secures.

Discounted rates apply in the following cases:

• Early birds secured with deposit before end of August 2024 - R500 off.

• Friends, partners or family members choosing to share accommodation.

• Participants in the Archetype and Elements Retreat 1-3 Nov 2024 – R500 off.

*** Maximum discount R1,000pp

We can only accommodate a limited number, due to the nature of the retreat.

To secure, or for more info: Contact Celeste on 082 741 9578 or hello@celestedutoit.co.za

Retreat Times and Optional Activities to Deepen Your Experience:

• Use of Temenos/area therapists at own cost (please check for best times for minimal impact on activities).

• Yoga at marginal additional fee.

• Swimming and hiking.

• Kahuna Massage & Bodywork, and one on one with Celeste presented at a retreat-reduced rate.

Check-in at Temenos at 14h00. Retreat commences Monday 4 November 2024 at 16h00, and we officially conclude Thursday lunchtime. Please make sure you’ve checked out and settled by 11am if you are not making use of the Thursday evening at no charge. If you are, be sure to arrange a lovely dinner with options galore!

About your Facilitator

Celeste Du Toit is a Transformational Coach and Holistic Therapist based in Durban. 

She uses NLP, Family and System Constellations, body-centered practices such as Kahuna Massage, breath techniques and energy healing, and deep questioning in her repertoire.  

Celeste has been leading retreats and workshops since 2014, and has long been guiding people towards conscious self-awareness, in a true holistic way. The premise of her work is that stuck energy creates blockages, which either manifest physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.

In a grounded, focused, practical, yet highly empathic way, she supports and inspires you to authentically create more joy and mastery in your life.

She is a respected thought leader, guide, and an intuitive and wise therapist.

What do people who work with me have in common?

-They ask deeper life questions, and are willing to face their “messy” stuff, even if that takes more courage than they feel;

-They appreciate the healthy masculine and feminine, and know that balance is a lifelong quest;

-They place a high value on holistic wellness and the expression thereof

through wholesome bodies, strong minds and passionate hearts;

-They strive to embody more conscious awareness, power, grace, and ease;

-They see the realness and joy of this life in a grounded, pragmatic and enjoyable way.

If you can relate, you’ll feel at home. I look forward to connecting with you! 

Find me on www.celestedutoit.co.za

Why the Circle of Life?

The Circle of Life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. In birth, there is dying, and in death, there is birthing. We are all facing our own unique challenges, yet the cycle applies to everyone and everything – our relationships, our vocation, our dreams, our challenges, our pleasure, our pain, and life itself.

When we learn to embrace this never-ending cycle with compassion and wisdom, and from an inner knowing of who we are, we can navigate it with ease, grace, and strength, allowing for our greatest joy and highest good to unfold.

Celeste has presented the popular and highly recommended Inner Wellness Retreats at Temenos since 2014. The Circle of Life Retreat offers a deep dive into the Self, and new and previous participants are welcomed and encouraged.

What previous participants say:

• The most empowering and freeing journey ever!

• I feel like a new person who can do anything! Moving, spiritual, life changing.

• Walked away with something so powerful - the power of me!

• This retreat was out of this world! I highly recommend this retreat.

• I felt so safe… Temenos creeps into your heart and the food was delicious!

• This has been an amazing week! ….and amazing healing treatments…

• An unforgettable journey of self-discovery 

• Thank you Celeste. This experience has been wonderful. You in particular, have such an easily accessible nature and communication skills per excellence. I value the journey.

• I arrived as a lost soul. I am leaving with renewed energy, direction for my life and utter joy 

The time has come to allow your full light to shine!