The Center

29/06/2024

05/06/2024

We’re overjoyed to announce that the magical Charisse Louw will be offering weekly Qigong classes at The Center this winter! 🤍

Join us on Friday mornings for a gentle slow down as we smile and breathe and flow together in harmony. There honestly isn’t a better way to start the day. 🌿🤍🌞

📅 When: Every Friday Morning
📍 Where: The Center Noordhoek
🕘 Time: 9am to 10am

Space is limited. Contact for enquiries 🩷

04/06/2024

“The water, the air, mother earth, the stars, the moon - they are all there for you. you can train yourself to breathe, walk, and sit in such a way that you can get connected with the stars, the trees, the air, the sunshine.”

- Thich Nhat Hanh

31/05/2024

“I am in love with Ocean
lifting her thousands of white hats
in the chop of the storm,
or lying smooth and blue, the
loveliest bed in the world.

In the personal life, there is
always grief more than enough,
a heart-load for each of us
on the dusty road. I suppose
there is a reason for this, so I will be
patient, acquiescent. But I will live
nowhere except here, by Ocean,
trusting equally in all the blast and welcome
of her sorrowless, salt self.”

— Mary Oliver, from Red Bird

30/04/2024

Grateful for the serene seaside haven we get to call home; for the beauty of the Earth that holds The Center as the Center holds us 🤎🌊🌿🤍🍂

30/04/2024

As autumn descends, we’re learning to pause with gratitude for the beauty of slowing down. As The Center winds down, turns inwards and tunes in, we give thanks for your patience. 🐌

“There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees – as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again.” — Ruth Ahmed

May this season be a reminder to nurture ourselves with softness kindness, and care as we deepen our reflections and release that which no longer serves. 🍂💫

16/01/2024

You are invited to join Anneke Demnitz on a transformative Sound Journey at The Center in Noordhoek on 27th January 2024 from 2.30-4pm 🍃

“I will be using the Solfeggio Frequency Tuning Forks, as well as a variety of other healing instruments including frame drum, Tibetan Bowl, wind chimes, rainstick and rattle.

The Solfeggio Frequencies form the basis of many sacred music traditions such as Gregorian Chanting and Sanskrit mantras.
They balance the whole body, physical, spiritual and emotional bodies to bring about spiritual awakening and transformation.
We will be using breathwork, our intentions, and the power of sound, to heal, transform and open our hearts.
Investment is R300 for the session.
I look forward to welcoming you. 🙏🏼
Booking essential.

Please contact me on 074 185 4569 to reserve your spot.
🌱🌹🌼🤗🙏🏼✨”

16/01/2024

A Blessing

And if there is peace to be found,
may it remake you
the way the sunrise
remakes each morning,
the way birdsong
remakes the air,

may peace find you
again and again,
and may it shape
and reshape you
the way the river
creates its bed
simply by flowing.

— Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

16/01/2024

We’re honoured and excited for all the unique offerings that you’ll be holding and attending in our very special space in 2024 🤍

16/01/2024

We’re honoured and excited for all the unique offerings you’ll be holding and attending in our very special space in 2024 🤍

11/12/2023

~ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 ~

A Satsang is an intimate gathering and space for exploring and deeply meeting our True nature and Essence. In Satsang, we do guided meditations and enquiry into realising and living Reality sitting in strong Presence and transmission.

Welcome to…

🔹 Clarity without sharpness

🔹 True souls Nakedness & Rawness to Life

🔹 All-inclusion & Totality of Truth

🔹 Subtle & Silent Strength of Being

🔹 Profound & True Intelligence

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: The Center, Noordhoek

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday 20 December

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7pm - 9:30pm

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: R400 + booking fees

Tickets available on Quicket 💚

07/12/2023

~ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 ~

A Satsang is an intimate gathering and space for exploring and deeply meeting our True nature and Essence. In Satsang, we do guided meditations and enquiry into realising and living Reality sitting in strong Presence and transmission.

Welcome to…

🔹 Clarity without sharpness

🔹 True souls Nakedness & Rawness to Life

🔹 All-inclusion & Totality of Truth

🔹 Subtle & Silent Strength of Being

🔹 Profound & True Intelligence

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: The Center, Noordhoek

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday 20 December

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7pm - 9:30pm

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: R400 + booking fees

Tickets available on Quicket 💚

07/12/2023

Join and for a unique and soul-nourishing experience, as we come together to explore the depths of consciousness through movement, breath, and the gentle guidance of psilocybin.

What to expect:

- Mindful Somatic Movement immersion to connect your body and spirit

- Guided Conscious Connected Breathwork to unlock your inner potential

- Microdose psilocybin (0.2g) to enhance your journey

- A supportive and nurturing environment

This journey is designed to facilitate a deep and creative connection to ourselves, each other and the planet.

Come with an open heart, a curious mind and a readiness to embark on a profound inner journey of discovery.

Held by Karen Justine, an intuitive movement facilitator and Lucie McGregor, a certified breathwork facilitator.

Exchange: R550 including 🍄 microdose
Wednesday 13th December 6pm till 8.30pm @ The Center in Noordhoek. DM or WhatsApp 0794383555 to book your spot 💫

07/12/2023

Join and for a unique and soul-nourishing experience, as we come together to explore the depths of consciousness through movement, breath, and the gentle guidance of psilocybin.

What to expect:

- Mindful Somatic Movement immersion to connect your body and spirit

- Guided Conscious Connected Breathwork to unlock your inner potential

- Microdose psilocybin (0.2g) to enhance your journey

- A supportive and nurturing environment

This journey is designed to facilitate a deep and creative connection to ourselves, each other and the planet.

Come with an open heart, a curious mind and a readiness to embark on a profound inner journey of discovery.

Held by Karen Justine, an intuitive movement facilitator and Lucie McGregor, a certified breathwork facilitator.

Exchange: R550 including 🍄 microdose
Wednesday 13th December 6pm till 8.30pm @ The Center in Noordhoek. DM or WhatsApp 0794383555 to book your spot 💫

28/11/2023

Blossoms into fruit!
For the lucky ones who find themselves at The Center this week are the sweetest plums waiting to be appreciated 😍

28/11/2023

Looking for a tranquil studio space to host your wellness workshops, classes and ceremonies in the Deep South? Our unique venue has been designed with everything you need to independently hold space and we are so grateful for all the magic that has unfolded here 🥰

28/11/2023

Finding your way to our very special space just got a whole lot simpler.
The Center finally got a sign painted this spring! 🎨

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back with warmth and ease. Your path to wellness starts at the gate 🤍

04/10/2023

Join Annika and Sanja for a two-day, non-residential, introductory ta***ic workshop in which you will be guided to step deeper into your truth.

Much of our life, especially our intimate life, is heavily constrained by social conditioning - what we have been taught is right, correct, proper, appropriate, good, acceptable, etc. This, however, greatly prevents us from knowing what our own truth is and accordingly often leads to a way of life that greatly caps possibility, self-expression, pleasure, and living life to the fullest.

We will take you on a journey using movement, teachings, explorations in small groups, and sharing circles to rediscover and reclaim your truth and start to break down patterns, stories, and mindsets that stand between you and your truth.

WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Step into a deeper connection with yourself and others
✨ Learn to feel and communicate your Sacred Yes and your Sacred No
✨ Deepen your understanding of yourself, your desires and your boundaries
✨ Understand and remove outdated and limiting beliefs that stand in your way of living your truth
✨ Learn tools of communication to set you up for delicious, powerful relatings

ABOUT YOU
✨ No previous experience needed
✨ All genders and sexual orientations welcome
✨ Singles and couples are welcome

🌻 DATES AND TIMES 🌻
Saturday 14th of October: 9am-6:30pm
and Sunday 15th of October: 8:30am-5pm

🌻 HOW TO BOOK 🌻
Please send an email to: [email protected]

We look forward to supporting you on your journey of stepping deeper into your truth!

Lots of love,
Annika and Sanja

04/10/2023

We’re thrilled to be having join our weekly class calendar for a strong Friday morning Hatha Yoga flow! 💚

Aligning ourselves with the cycles of nature around us using the ancient practices of yoga.
🌙

Starting 13 OCTOBER
every Friday morning
8.30am to 10.00am

Here we will flow through asana, manipulate and thread the breath
Tap into an abundance of internal energy.
Build resilience through the dynamic and static.
Practice and experience pranayama and meditation through consistency.

Please bring your mat.
Tea and water provided.
Donation based.

Benefits:
* Balance hormones
* Steady weight through dedication
* Build strength and stamina
* Calm the internal dialogue.
* Build community

Let us be seated at the foot of prosperity, longevity and our innate wisdom.

All welcome 🤍

04/10/2023

“May all that is unlived in you blossom into a future graced with love.” — John O’Donohue

18/09/2023

Join .essences on the 23 Sep as we Tune Into the Flowers 🌺

The Center Noordhoek
16:00 - 18:30
R300

With spring around the corner, and the flowers joining us so early, it’s a beautiful time to connect a bit deeper to them and the plant world around us. What better time than the spring equinox!

We will explore ways of connecting & thereby co-creating with the plant kingdom. Tuning into their essence, their spirit and beginning to form relationships. We will cover preparing the mind, clearing our channel and space as well as the energetics, including various tools and practices. This will be an introductory workshop.

You are welcome to choose a plant that you love or are pulled to (it doesn’t matter if it is not present with you).

So looking forward to sharing this with you!

18/09/2023

Join us as we celebrate Ostara, the Spring Equinox!

We enter into Spring when the day equals again the night. This Equinox is a time to celebrate the fertility, creativity and diversity of Life on Earth, and be open to receive the callings and the gifts in ourselves we can offer to this season of Rebirth. Gaia around us here is returning to her radiant fullness and the sun is returning to the high skies.

Our ceremonies are also a celebration of the knowledge that our lives, like nature, are cyclical. Nothing is permanent, yet all we do, be and pray is meaningful and powerful in these times of the Great Turning. Each season of our own lives is a new opportunity to better play the part in the dance of Life that we are here to embody.

This rite of passage organised by Rachael Millson and Joanna Tomkins will include collective rituals such as a facilitated drum journey, a facilitated free dance, flow writing, song circles, for alignment, release and ubuntu for the next season!

Exchange: R250 pp (children over 12 welcome upon request)
Contact us with a message on Whatsapp to +27 618 646 799 or on email to [email protected] for any further information.

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