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The Silence of Being - 7 Day Silent Retreat


  • Bodhi Khaya Retreat Grootbos Road WC South Africa (map)

“Through the portal of silence, the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.” – Paramahansa Yogananda

Experience the silence of being at Bodhi Khaya’s 7 Day Silent Retreat. This longer retreat invites you to take a week out of the busy-ness of your life to connect with your inner being through the profound practice of silence. Join us for 7 days and 7 nights of true self observation and deep rest, gently guided, yet with the freedom to intuitively explore the landscape, both within and without.

Get quiet, go within and listen to the sounds of nature in our eco-spiritual sanctuary, while moving through an optional daily schedule of meditation, yoga flow, breathwork, Chi Kung, guided silent nature walks, evening restorative yoga, soul-nourishing mindful meals and plenty of free time for rest, renewal and reflection.

Bodhi Khaya offers up a safe space for you to delve deep within, while being held by the wild, serene natural environment. Spend your days exploring in nature, or curl up next to the fire at one of our indoor spaces with a cup of tea and a good book. All is welcome. Give yourself permission to reconnect to your inner nature though the sacred practice of silence.

All included (and optional)

  • 3 Daily Meditation sessions

  • Teacher guidance and support

  • Daily Yoga & Breathwork (Flow & Restorative)

  • 3 Soul Nourishing Meals per day

  • Spring water from the taps

  • Complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and rusks

  • Chi Kung

  • Guided Silent Nature Walks

  • Evening Dharma Talks

  • Access to swimming dams and hiking trails

  • Access to our wood fired sauna

  • Fireplaces in all our indoor spaces

  • Time for walking and exploring

  • Time for rest and renewal

On Noble Silence 

The practice of Noble Silence means to refrain from all outward communication through both speaking and body language. We ask that all those who attend commit to holding this powerful silent container. None of the sessions and activities are compulsory, yet we hold the silence with the strongest integrity. Unlike some other practices of Noble Silence, reading and writing is permitted.

On Meditation 

This is not a meditation retreat as much as it is a silent retreat. We offer 3, mostly unguided, meditation sessions per day, all optional. We will not be teaching a specific style of mediation, giving you the space to continue with your current practice. Each session will be a combination of sitting and walking meditation, or sitting only, depending on the instructor. You are always welcome to sit the whole time. For those new to meditation and who would like to learn, meditation instruction, support and guidance is available.

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