WHY YOU NEED TO BE ON THE LIST FOR OUR
URBAN POP-UP RETREATS
Take a pause. Find some space. Be - without doing.
As busy-ness, change and complexity increase, so do feelings of hopelessness, dis-engagement, apathy, anxiety and overwhelm- a correlation supported by global research. And this in a time where the world needs all of us to be at our best, offer the most we have, and join in to make the changes we need to ensure this planet flourishes in the future!
At Equinox Journey, we are passionate about providing as many opportunities as possible for as many people as possible to experience those magical a-ha moments that bring hope, energy, creativity, motivation and joy into their lives again.
What we also know is, it’s really just as simple as stepping off the treadmill and re-connecting with our inner-selves that will help us to find that spark again.
SO much easier said than done! And yet this is critical.
If you want to show up in the best way...
...for your family, friends, colleagues, community – and most of all for yourself, you need to intentionally recharge, and do so as often as possible.
We have made it our mission to create the spaces, steps and support to enable you to do just this.
URBAN POP-UP RETREATS
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Catch your breath
If you’re looking for an enriching escape from your weekly madness, a little break… with a chance to catch your breath… and find yourself again… here’s your chance!
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Around the corner
Our one-day Urban Pop-Up Retreats offer you the opportunity to restore yourself, once a month, and on your doorstep!
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Just one day
The one-day retreats are 8 hours long and take place from 8h30 – 16h30.
Yes, so you (even YOU!) can afford one day for this magic experience...
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Secret locations
We ‘pop-up’ in gorgeous secret venues all around Cape Town and surrounds, to offer you the restorative space you need to recharge, re-energise and rejuvenate.
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One of a kind
Each retreat is unique – so you can attend one, some or all of them! – and each is themed to ensure a perfectly curated experience to take you on a gentle journey over the course of the day.
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Share the love
Share your special experience with a treasured friend... or why not gift your favourite human with a gift voucher to attend an Urban Pop-Up of their choice?
What’s on the ‘menu’ for your Urban Pop-Up Retreat?
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Gentle yogic stretching
No experience necessary!
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Mindfulness with nature practices
In glorious gardens.
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Breathing practices
Yip - breathing is a super-power most of us totally ignore.
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Guided meditation
To help you let go.
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Self-connection practice
Finding stillness at the most unexpected times and places.
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A Group Coaching Session
With a specific theme each month to slowly grow your self- awareness, calm, intention and joy.
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Your personal retreat pack
Including practices and teachings to support you daily… until we meet again at our next retreat.
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Food
Delicious breakfast snacks, vegetarian lunch, afternoon energy booster & all refreshments.
OUR LOCATIONS
We carefully select special, serene spaces in or close to nature (very often the homes of generous Capetonians willing to share their space for a day).
Your space to retreat needs to be calming, relaxing, informal, beautiful and inviting to all – and that is what we work hard to ensure!
calm
peace
rest
simplicity
nourishment
pause
EXPERT SUPPORT
Your hosts, Paula Brown and Leigh Johnson are, between them: certified Integral Life Coaches, mindfulness and meditation practitioners, a yoga teacher, expert process facilitators, a Masters student, moms, wives, friends, dog-lovers, entrepreneurs, wine connoisseurs (or is that just ‘drinkers!), change-makers, passionate learners…and two human beings who are absolutely whole-heartedly committed to catalising a-ha moments that help others (YOU!) live your life on purpose and with all you have to offer to this world.
Learning & Leadership Specialist, Integral Coach, Learning Designer, Facilitator & Writer
Leigh Johnson
What would it be like to live and work in a way that honoured everyone and the planet? In a way that would make each moment, for everybody, everywhere be filled with awe and shivers of joy?
Pretty amazing, right? Completely impossible? Probably! But I'm tired of seeing the opposite and so I'm determined to bring more hope and happiness into my tiny orbit. Starting with YOU!
Integral Life, Business, Executive & Transformation Coach
Paula Brown
For me, my most precious gift to the world is enabling the 'a-ha moments' that leave you with a completely changed perspective and a wonderful (if hard) path forwards.
That's what changed me and how I live my life! And that's my mission now: to work with people who are living on autopilot and wanting more from life, helping them step out of the clutter to discover clarity and purpose. The end result: fulfilling careers, business success and a life of personal thriving.
We keep our groups small to make sure that you have a restful, focused and personal experience – so book your monthly retreats NOW to avoid disappointment!
HERE'S OUR 2022 RETREAT CALENDAR:
URBAN POP-UP RETREATS
All Urban Pop-Up Retreats are 8-hours in duration, 8.30 to 16h30.
Note: We run the same identical retreat two days in a row, at that month’s venue, to ensure you will have a date to choose from.
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THEME: Self Support:
We’ll explore what you can do to help yourself to be the most whole, joyful, authentic, grounded YOU you can be…to bring the best to all you do!
Secret 'Pop-Up' Location: Zwaanswyk, Tokai (Cape Town)NOTE: Retreat is identical on both of these dates.
25 or 26
May
2022
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22 or 23
June
2022
THEME: Winter Whispers
We’ll let the winter practice of hibernation and cocooning inspire us into a time of reflection and rest, in a truly gorgeous home and garden.
Secret 'Pop-Up' Location: Welbeloond Farmstead, Constantia (Cape Town)
NOTE: Retreat is identical on both of these dates.
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THEME: Living Lightly
We will reconnect with the simplicity and truth of mindful, connected living to ‘root’ us and support our way forward.
Secret 'Pop-Up' Location: Pearl Valley, Paarl
NOTE: Retreat is identical on both of these dates.
20 or 21
July
2022
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Still coming!
2022
Be the first to know!
As we add our Urban Pop-Ups to the 2022 calendar, we'll let our newsletter subscribers have first dips in booking!
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WHAT IS YOUR CONTRIBUTION?
For R1820, you will receive your full Retreat experience, including meals, refreshments and your Retreat Pack.
Depending on the experience you are looking for, these retreats are perfect for a solitary time-out or a treat to share with a friend or two!
We are also able to provide gift vouchers if you would like to gift someone special to you.
Please drop us an email: hello@equinoxjourney.com to arrange this.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY:
Bernie
“I enjoyed the atmosphere of acceptance and trust and respect and support. I felt a sense of connection and community.”
Kim
“I feel replenished and enriched.”
Bernadette
“Both Leigh and Paula were delightful to engage with and experience. They complement each other very well… I felt a lot of love and support and comfort from both of them."
Sally
“Deep offerings – I have been overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the depth of teachings – and the time, effort and love you both have shared with us.”
You in? We hope so!
We can’t wait to welcome you…
Love
Leigh & Paula
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