SHE RETURNS
A Women’s Coastal Renewal Retreat
Reconnect with yourself. Awaken your spirit. Make space for what’s next.
Your Sanctuary Awaits
# BODY AND MIND PRESENTS
## SHE RETURNS
### A Women’s Coastal Renewal Retreat
**Reconnect with yourself. Awaken your spirit. Make space for what’s next.**
Sheffield Beach, KwaZulu-Natal 
**5–7 February 2027** 
Optional early arrival: Thursday, 4 February
Give yourself a weekend to pause, breathe and reconnect with the woman you are beneath the demands of everyday life.
Join us for a soul-nourishing coastal retreat combining ancient wisdom, movement, creativity and meaningful connection in the beautiful surroundings of Sheffield Beach.
### THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
**FRIDAY — RELEASE**
– Welcome breakfast and opening women’s circle
– Shamanic grounding and the four directions
– Mindful beach walk and connection with nature
– Guided visualisation and journaling
– The Four Elements Within
– Sunset release ritual
– Welcome dinner and gentle Kundalini yoga
**SATURDAY — REDISCOVER**
– Sunrise yoga and breathwork
– Shamanic teachings and animal allies
– Hands-on Ayurvedic cooking lesson
– Nourishing meal prepared together
– Creative self-discovery workshop inspired by *The Artist’s Way*
– Free time to rest and enjoy the beach
– Evening meditation and ceremony
**SUNDAY — RENEW**
– Gentle yoga and ocean meditation
– The Woman I Am Becoming — personal reflection and intentions
– Closing circle and keepsake
– Farewell lunch
### YOUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
**Bunk Bedroom — R4,000 per person**
**Twin Bedroom — R5,200 per person**
**En-suite Double Bedroom — R6,500 per person sharing**
All retreat prices include accommodation, the retreat programme and meals from Friday breakfast through Sunday lunch.
**OPTIONAL THURSDAY ARRIVAL — R700 per person**
Arrive on Thursday evening, settle in and enjoy a takeaway supper before the retreat begins on Friday. This is an optional extra night with no scheduled activities.
### YOUR WEEKEND OF RENEWAL INCLUDES
– Yoga, meditation and breathwork
– Shamanic teachings and nature connection
– Ayurvedic cooking and nourishment
– Creative exploration and personal growth
– Beach experiences and meaningful connection
– A welcoming circle of women
Whether you’re seeking rest, inspiration, spiritual connection or simply time for yourself, this is your invitation to step away from the noise and reconnect with what truly matters.
**Give yourself this gift.**
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate.
**SHE RETURNS — A Women’s Coastal Renewal Retreat**
Facilitated by Chrisna
Organised by Body and Mind
**Contact Body and Mind to enquire and reserve your place.**
Traci WhatsApp 0836771123 Email info@bodyandmind.co.za
Meet Chrisna Ashforth
Chrisna is an experienced healer, teacher, and founder of Eagles View Yoga Studio in Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal. Her journey began with a powerful vision quest in 2008, inspiring her to create a sanctuary for healing and connection. Today, she brings over a decade of experience in guiding others through transformative practices. She is a qualified Kinesiologist, International Kundalini and Restorative Yoga Instructor, Body Spin Facilitator, Bio-Energy Therapist, and Bach Remedy Practitioner. Her teachings are deeply intuitive, combining movement, energy work, and spiritual insight.
At the retreat, Chrisna will lead Kundalini Yoga, restorative sessions, The Artist’s Way creativity workshop, and conscious healing practices including sound healing, TRE, and Ayurvedic cooking. Her gentle yet powerful approach creates a safe and nurturing space for deep release, inner connection, and transformation.
About Traci French
Traci French is the founder of Body and Mind, a respected platform that has supported health and wellness professionals across South Africa for over 25 years. With a deep passion for holistic healing and conscious living, Traci has dedicated her career to connecting communities through meaningful events and marketing solutions. As a seasoned marketing specialist and wellness show organiser, she has successfully hosted numerous festivals, and events—creating spaces where healers, teachers, and seekers can come together in authentic connection.
Traci brings warmth, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose to every project she touches. At this retreat, she holds the vision and the flow, ensuring every detail supports the healing journey for all who attend.
Schedule for the Weekend
✨ A weekend of deep rest, reconnection, and radiant self-discovery by the sea.
🌿 3-Day Wellness Retreat Menu
✨ Nourishing, wholesome, and soul-filled meals prepared with love and fresh ingredients.
Our Retreat Offerings
Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. It uses a dynamic blend of breathwork (pranayama), movement (asanas), meditation, and chanting to awaken your inner energy, balance the nervous system, and promote emotional clarity. It’s a powerful practice that supports deep healing, spiritual growth, and self-discovery.
Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, Ayurvedic Cooking focuses on using seasonal, fresh ingredients tailored to your unique body type (dosha). This mindful approach to food not only nourishes the body but also supports digestion, mental clarity, and overall balance. Meals are prepared with love, intention, and healing spices to restore harmony from within.
The Cacao Ceremony is a sacred heart-opening ritual that invites emotional connection, reflection, and spiritual insight. Using raw ceremonial-grade cacao, this practice enhances mood, supports inner clarity, and encourages deeper connection to self and others. It is often paired with meditation, music, or movement to guide personal transformation.
Sound Healing works through the power of vibration and frequency. Using instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes, it guides the body into deep relaxation, releasing energetic blockages and calming the mind. This ancient practice helps restore natural balance, promoting emotional release and inner peace.
