Looking for a wellness getaway with a difference that doesn't require getting on a plane out of Joburg? Farmhouse 58 in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind is hosting a five-day Ayurvedic retreat from July 15 to 20, led by Dr Zohreh Sadeghi who is the founder of Roha, an Ayurvedic healing space based in San Francisco.

This special five-day retreat is designed to completely reboot the system providing an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine, a system that is based on the body types (or 'Doshas' of Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and focuses on nuturing the connection between the body and the mind. The five-day retreat includes teachings on how to live a life in balance according to the basic principles of the Aryuvedic tradition using lifestyle, diet, herbs and therapeutic treatments (bodywork), as well as yoga, meditation and pranayama (breathwork) classes.

Including in the retreat are specially designed all-Aryuvedic meals cooked at the Farmhouse 58 restaurant (and the chance to learn how to make your own Aryuvedic meals), as well daily lectures and Q&A sessions, one-on-one consultations with Dr Sadeghi, yoga, meditation and breathwork classes and a gift pack of Aryuvedic treatments to take home with you to use after the retreat.

Those who enjoy getting out into nature should note there is also the option to take part in nature walks, garden foraging and sunset and sunrise hikes across the sprawling acres of land in the nature reserve that surrounds Farmhouse 58 during the course of the retreat.

How to book
Booking is essential and space is limited. To enquire and book for the retreat email suekoton1@gmail.com or call +27 83 600 8015.