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Retreat Overview & Itinerary


AN ITINERARY FOR THE AYURVEDA & GYROKINESIS WELLNESS RETREAT

Welcome to a journey designed to restore your natural balance and awaken your inner vitality.

This unique retreat blends the 5,000-year-old wisdom of Ayurveda with the graceful, flowing movement of Gyrokinesis.

Here, in the profound stillness of the Sanbona wilderness, surrounded by the ancient landscapes of the Klein Karoo, you will find the space to release tension, enhance mobility, and deeply rejuvenate your body and soul.

“The ultimate aim is to be at home in one’s body, to be at one with the nature of oneself and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience.” –Juliu Horvath

This itinerary is your day-by-day guide, created to help you visualise the path of renewal that awaits.

Let’s explore the thoughtful rhythm and flow of your experience.

 

A DAY-BY-DAY PATH TO RENEWAL

Activity & Its Purpose for You

DAY 1: Arrive, unwind, and reconnect with your natural rhythm

Your journey begins the moment you arrive, with a focus on releasing the stress of travel and settling into the serene pace of the wilderness.

Welcome Ritual:

  • Pada Prakshalana, a warm herbal foot cleanse, helps to release travel fatique and gently prepares your body ad mind for relaxation.

Meals:

  • Balanced, light-to-digest Ayurvedic meals prepared to support your body’s transition into rest.

Evening Movement:

  • A gentle Gyrokinesis Flow session designed to awaken the spine and release the physical tension accumulated during travel.

  

DAY 2: Cleansing and energising the system 

Today is dedicated to detoxification and revitalisation

Meals:  

  • Balanced, seasonal Ayurveda meals designed to support digestion, energize the body, and restore inner harmony – nourishment that delights the senses and nurtures your well-being.

Morning Movement:   

  • A Gyrokinesis session enhancing spinal mobility, posture, breath coordination, and energy flow.

Detox Treatment: 

  • Experience Abhyanga, a signature Ayurvedic warm herbal oil massage. This key detoxification treatment is designed to release accumulated toxins, deeply nourish your body’s tissues, and relieve stress.

Personal Time:  

  • Quiet Reflection Time for meditation or optional follow-up consultation.

Evening Ritual:

  • Ayurveda documentary, Part 1.

Evening Self Care:

  • Pada Prakshalana – Soak and massage your feet with warm water and herbs or oil to relax, release tension, and prepare for deep sleep

 

DAY 3: Integration of energy and mindful movement

Building on the previous days, today unites physical expression with nervous system relaxation.

Meals:

  • Dosha-specific, wholesome meals prepared with fresh, healing ingredients – turning each meal experience into a restorative ritual of wellness an vitality.

Dynamic Movement:

  • Today’s Dynamic Gyrokinesis session is more energetic practice designed to enhance circulation and improve joint articulation, building strength and fluidity in your body.

Mind-Calming Treatment:

  • You will receive an Indian head massage.
  • This profoundly soothing treatment is renowned for its ability to calm the central nervous system and quiet the mind.

Ayurvedic Consultation:

  • Sophie presents your Ayurvedic treatment plan.

Personal Time: 

  • Quiet Reflection Time or optional consultation.

Evening Ritual: 

  • Ayurveda documentary, Part 2.

Evening Self Care:

  • Self-Guided Foot Wash – End your day with a soothing foot bath to ground energy, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

 

DAY 4: Integration & take-home practices

Your final morning ensures the retreat’s benefits continue long after departure.

Final Ayurvedic Sessions:

  • Completion of consultations and personalised plan.

Meals: 

  • Ayurvedic cuisine crafted to nourish, calm, and rejuvenate-fresh, seasonal meals that harmonize body, mind and spirit with every bite.

Closing Flow:

  • A Gyrokinesis Flow session integrating the movements learned.

Departure Ritual:  

  • Receive a personalised wellness and self-care plan.

 

 YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE

Rates Include:

Luxury Accommodation:  

  • 3 nights a Suite at the White Lion Lodge

Nourishing Cuisine: 

  • All Ayurvedic meals and herbal teas

Guided Wellness Programme: 

  • Daily (four) Gyrokinesis sessions,
  • Two Ayurvedic consultations,
  • One personalised treatment plan.

Ayurvedic Treatments:

  • 1 Pada Prakshalana (Warm herbal foot soak on arrival)
  • 1 Abhyanga (Ayurveda full-body oil massage)
  • 1 Indian Head Massage

Connection with Nature: 

  • Decks, stillness, hot tub, wilderness immersion

Rates Exclude:                              

  • Discretionary gratuity
  • Personal Items
  • Additional massages/Spa treatments

Investment in Your Wellbeing

  • Per Person Sharing: R34 700
  • Single Rate:               R41 450

Dates:             

  • 13 – 16 January 2026
  • 09 – 12 March 2026

Preparing for Your Journey

 Practical Details to Ensure Your Comfort

To help you prepare for a comfortable and restorative stay, here are a few practical recommendations

What to Wear for Movement:

  • Please bring comfortable, breathable clothing that allows you to move freely, such as yoga or Pilates attire. Clothing that gently hugs the body is ideal, as it helps your instructor clearly see your movements and support your form

What to Pack for the Reserve: 

  • For your time in the wilderness, we advise packing a warm jacket for early mornings, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a swimming costume, flip flops,

Experience Level: 

  • No prior experience in Gyrokinesis or Ayurveda is needed. All sessions are suitable for complete beginners and will be personalized to your unique needs and abilities, ensuring a safe and supportive experience for everyone.

 Meet Your Guide: Sophie Daniels-Uys

Sophie Daniels-Uys is a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, holding a bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine obtained in Europe, and is a certified GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Teacher. With a deep commitment to holistic health, she combines ancient wisdom with modern science to support her clients on their path to wellness. Her approach is guided by a belief in meeting each individual where they are with warmth and understanding.

“I believe in holistic healing that meets you where you are. My approach is rooted in compassion, science, and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.”

https://www.ayurvedakinesis.co.za

Meet Your Host: Gerry Cuje Jakoby — The Heart of White Lion Lodge

At the heart of White Lion Lodge is Gerry, your gracious host and culinary guide. As both the owner and caretaker of this wilderness sanctuary, Gerry infuses every aspect of the retreat with warmth, attentiveness, and a deep love for the land. Her Ayurvedic-inspired meals are an expression of the lodge’s harmony with nature — thoughtfully prepared using seasonal, locally sourced produce, grown in the lodge’s surrounding area.

Each dish reflects her intuitive understanding of nourishment as a form of care, balancing flavours and vitality to support your wellbeing throughout your stay.

With Gerry’s heartfelt hospitality and soulful cooking, every meal becomes an experience of connection, balance, and gratitude for the gifts of the earth.

https://www.whitelionlodge.co.za

Contact:

For more information or to book please contact Gerry Cuje Jakoby on:

Please also reach out to Sophie Daniels to schedule your Ayurvedic Treatments

 

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