WHY YOU NEED TO BE ON THE LIST FOR OUR
URBAN POP-UP RETREATS
Take a pause. Find some space.
Just BE!
As busy-ness, change and complexity increase, so do feelings of panic, 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 into 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
After nearly 20 years of experience in executive learning and development, my expertise has developed into a keen awareness, and intuitive understanding, of what truly works to enable a growth mindset and set people up to bring all of who they are - wholeheartedly - to all of what they do. What I now know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is that what this world needs most is a complete mindset change - and one that is borne from the inside out. My work as an Integral Coach, Learning Designer and dialogue and participatory process facilitator provides me with the perfect opportunity to support my clients in developing the mindsets, and ways of being, that set them up for a life of flourishing and positive contribution for real and noticeable impact.
Integral Life, Business, Executive & Transformation Coach
Paula Brown
I am an entrepreneur by nature, an ex-CEO, and an Integral life and business coach by trade. For 30 years, my focus was on leading and working with great thinkers, dreamers and creators. Today my work is less about financial targets and deadlines, and more about human beings and what can help them thrive.
As a coach and mindfulness practitioner, I work with everyday people, leaders, and entrepreneurs, supporting them in making wise decisions, being kind, navigating discomfort and, ultimately, living their best lives. This is how we change the world, one AHA moment at a time, from the inside out.
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: Our October retreat is being held on a Friday and on a Saturday to ensure you have a date to choose from... and you're more than welcome to come to both of them!
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THEME: Wellbeing Super-Charge
Lighten your load for the end of the year, and delight in some powerful yet gentle practices that will leave you feeling calmer, more focused, and more ready to tackle all that you need to.
Secret 'Pop-Up' Location: A gorgeous house in Zwaanswyk, on the mountains in Tokai (Cape Town)
Time: 8h30 - 16h30
NOTE: Retreat is identical on both of these dates.
Fri 7 or Sat 22
October
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 R1850, 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…
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