Ryan Edmonds (Afrishanti Wellness) is the principal of a yoga school, consulting traditional healer, ASCHP wellness counsellor, and diviner.

He has worked in the field of mental health and journalism since 2007, and runs annual global retreats in South Africa and India.

READ HIS BIO HERE

FRIDAY (4 OCTOBER 2024)

• 15:00 - Opening Ceremony - Welcomes, intention setting & housekeeping

• 16:00 - Kundalini Yoga - (including Meditation for Rejuvenation)

• 17:00 - Mantra & Meditation - New Moon Mantra: Seven Wave SAT NAM

• 17:30 - Talk: The Aquarian Age & Astrology - Teachings for a New Awakening

• 18:30 - Temple Puja & Kirtan - Offerings and songs to Spirit to bless the evening

• 19:00 - Dinner (vegetarian with *vegan option on request)

• 20:00 - Numerology Workshop - Calculating your Personal 9-Year Cycle!

• 21:30 - Official Programme Concludes

(This talk comes with hand-outs sent to you prior to the retreat as a part of your Retreat Manual!)

We can all sense that the world has changed, and continues to. Kundalini Yoga and Astrology have some excellent insights into what we can expect and how to adjust to "the times." 

• Learn about the Five Aquarian Sutras

• Pluto's ingress into Aquarius in November 2024

• How you can adapt and thrive in the New Age!

(This workshop comes with hand-outs sent to you prior to the retreat as a part of your Retreat Manual.)

Numerology provides us with a fascinating glimpse into our life purpose, soul journey, and karmic lessons! Now you can learn how to calculate where YOU are in your personal 9-year-cycle, and what that means for your life.

• Learn how to calculate your personal year number

• Look back to your past for deeper understanding of your cycle-of-9

• Cast your gaze into the future!

(This workshop comes with hand-outs sent to you prior to the retreat as a part of your Retreat Manual.)

Discover the ancient spiritual teachings of creating sacred space at home. Every house should be regularly cleanse and blessed, and protected from harm and negative energy! Now, you can learn the basics of this time-honoured tradition.

• Learn how to correctly use the elements to cleanse a space

• How sound, air, light, scent and prayer contribute to a sacred environment

• Simple but effective protection to dispel negativity!

(This talk comes with hand-outs sent to you prior to the retreat as a part of your Retreat Manual.)

Your ancestors want to connect with you! Our beloved ancestors are our first line of defence against dark forces, and also our first point of call when it comes to guidance and direction. There are ways we can connect to them more to bring their blessings into our lives and homes.

• Learn how to build an Ancestral Altar

• Discover some of the most effective ways to communicate with Spirit

• Connect to the ancestors through your dreams

(This workshop comes with hand-outs sent to you prior to the retreat as a part of your Retreat Manual.)

A White Bath is one of the first techniques you should learn for spiritual hygiene and self-care. First we cleanse, then we soothe and sweeten. All the ingredients for this are included in your retreat fee - herbs, oils, flower waters and other supplies.

• Never allow negative energy to stick to you with this bath!

• Repel evil spirits, remove bad luck, and cleanse the aura

• Soothe and sweeten your luck, attract good spirits and bless your spirit

Fire is the most ancient links to the Divine. Every culture respects the spiritual powers of Brother Fire, and his ability to help us burn away unwanted vibrations. In this ceremony, we work in community to build, feed and petition the Sacred Fire to assist us, and our humanity.

• How to build a sacred fire using herbs and wood blessed with oil

• Lighting the fire and honouring his spirit

• Giving offerings, songs, petitions and prayers to the fire to carry to the Divine

The Water Spirits are powerful beings who can assist us to wash away hurt, pain and even illness! They can bless us with prosperity, grant wishes, bring love and healing.

• Build a flower bouquet to offer the water spirits

• Brush ourselves down with cleansing and healing herbs

• Place the ashes of our prayers into the mystical waters to be carried to the Ancestors

1. Please email retreat organiser, Ryan Edmonds for invoice: ryan@afrishanti.com

2. Pay your (non-refundable) 50% deposit to secure your spot, with the balance of the amount payable by the dates above (see PRICING OPTIONS).

3. You are also welcome to pay the full amount upfront (noting all CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE).

4. You will then receive an email with confirmation, what to bring, retreat programme outline, and directions.

All queries may be directed to Ryan at the email address above.