Nature Nurture Spring Retreat

A Sanctuary for the Soul in Plettenberg Bay

📆 16-20 September

Hosted by Natalie Zeid (Trust Yoga) & Ma'Akash (Shakti Yoga Academy)

🌿 Welcome to the Nature Nurture Retreat

Imagine waking to the sound of the ocean and birdsong, breathing in crisp coastal air, and stepping onto your mat as the day begins gently and intentionally.

Join us for five deeply nourishing days in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, where movement, breath, sound, and nature come together to support rest, renewal, and reconnection.

This retreat is an invitation to slow down, soften, and realign - where the wild beauty of the natural world mirrors the quiet intelligence within your own body.

✨ What to Expect

Our retreat weaves together yoga practice and deep rest, structure and spaciousness, connection and solitude.

Each day may include:

• Traditional Hatha and Ariel Yoga with Ma'Akash

  Breath-led movement rooted in philosophy, devotion, and conscious awareness.

• Breathwork & Somatic Movement with Natalie

  Practices to regulate the nervous system, release held tension, and reconnect with the body.

• Nature Immersion

  Beach walks, ocean dips, and time in nature to ground and restore, including hiking Robberg peninsula.

• Sound & Stillness

  An evening session of sound healing, meditation, and integration.

• Yin & Yoga Nidra

  Deep rest practices to support recovery, integration, and inner balance.

• Plant-Based Cooking Class with Kharma Rossi

• Ritual & Reflection

Simple, meaningful practices to release, reset, and reconnect with intention.

🌊 Our Retreat Space

Held in a stunning, light-filled coastal villa overlooking the ocean, this space offers a deeply calming and expansive environment for rest, connection, and renewal. Designed with effortless indoor-outdoor living in mind, the home opens onto panoramic sea views, with open-plan living areas flowing seamlessly onto a spacious deck and pool. Large glass doors invite in natural light and the surrounding beauty, creating a sense of openness and ease throughout your stay.

Just a short stroll down the garden leads directly onto the beach, allowing for moments of connection with the ocean at any time of day. The villa is also conveniently located close to Plettenberg Bay’s main street, with its selection of cafés, shops, and restaurants, offering the option to explore and enjoy the local atmosphere.

We will create dedicated spaces for practice within the villa, as well as take advantage of the natural surroundings with sessions held on the beach - allowing your experience to be deeply connected to the elements.

Expect:

• Beautifully appointed accommodation with modern finishes and a calm, coastal aesthetic

• Expansive open-plan living spaces designed for comfort and connection

• Outdoor areas with ocean views, a deck, and a pool for rest and relaxation

• Inviting indoor and outdoor dining spaces for shared meals and gathering

• Direct access to the beach for sunrise walks, ocean immersion, and movement practices

• Easy access to local cafés, shops, and restaurants

💰 Investment & Booking

Investment:

R13,500 per person (shared room)

R15,500 per person (single room)

• R1,000 supplement for the master suite

  
  

Booking Details:

• A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your place

• The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat

• Payment plans are available on request

✔ What’s Included

• 4 nights’ accommodation

• Yoga, Breathwork, and meditation sessions

• Plant-based meals prepared by a private chef (excluding 1 brunch and 1 dinner)

• Plant-based cooking class with Kharma Rossi

• Guided nature experiences

• Sunset Sound Bath

• Transfers to and from George Airport (at set times)

• Local transport during the retreat

• Entry to nature reserves or similar experiences

• Tea, coffee & water

✖ Not Included

• Flights

• Additional meals as noted above

🌿 Meet Your Hosts

Natalie Zeid – Trust Yoga

Natalie is a somatic educator, Breathworker, sound healer, and yoga teacher trainer. Her work is devoted to supporting nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and deep rest through breath, movement, and myofascial release. She creates grounded, intuitive spaces where participants can reconnect with themselves, release held tension, and return to a state of balance and presence.

Ma'Akash – Shakti Yoga Academy

Ma Akash is a Yoga Teacher and Therapist with over 15 years of experience in this field.

She blends her wide international influences and extensive training in India, to provide a compassionate and therapeutic approach to Yoga. Also holding a MA (Masters) in Psychology, she uses her in depth knowledge of yogic techniques to support emotional health and treat stress-related conditions, making use of the many physiological and psychological benefits of Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga. As a teacher, she creates a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere that makes her a favourite for retreats and workshops in South Africa and abroad.

🌿 A Retreat to Reconnect

This is more than a retreat - it is a return to yourself.

A space to step out of the noise, reconnect with your body, and remember the rhythm that feels true to you.

If you feel called to rest, to move, to breathe, and to be held in nature - we invite you to join us.

✨ Only 10-12 spots available.

📩 DM us to book your place

ReTREAT yourself - soften, restore, and reconnect in the natural beauty of Plettenberg Bay.