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Asanda Maku and more women open up about their soulcations.

Four women travelled for some soul-searching and spiritual connectedness.

Asanda Maku

The presenter and producer heard about the Amara Retreat through social media and was really keen on an event that empowered women and embraced their individuality. She got the chance to experience the 2019 edition, which was held at Valley Lodge, Magaliesburg, through the Johannesburg Wine Club.

What did you learn?

That we’re actually all women, it doesn’t matter where you’re from.

Why would you recommend a spiritual getaway?

It’s about yourself and not being scared to embrace your weaknesses and true self. I came back different, so empowered, and part of a sisterhood.

What parts of the retreat did you enjoy the most?

Being with other like-minded people and women. We had such a great time connecting.

Biggest epiphany while on the retreat?

I’m good enough, and I deserve love and all that is great in life.

Thandeka Mtshali 

This digital specialist had time to retreat, remember and recommit to herself at TheToolBox260 in the KZN Midlands.

What did you learn?

I learnt more about the different styles of yoga and how to incorporate it into my daily life.

Why would you recommend a spiritual getaway?

To just BE. To be still and present with yourself, to reflect and restart. The theme for the retreat was Retreat, Remember and Recommit. It also provided the opportunity to hang out with other women and share experiences.

What parts of the retreat did you enjoy the most?

During “free time” we’d find ourselves in the kitchen chatting and learning to make vegetarian meals.

Biggest epiphany while on the retreat?

Unplugging and taking time for yourself is so important and necessary so that you can fill up your own cup before pouring to others.

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Moxima Gama

This stock market analyst went to Brazil, through an initiative organised by Obrigado South Africa in partnership with Kaya FM.

What did you learn?

What stood out for me in this trip was walking through the Favelas. I started to think: if I was in that situation, what would be my survival mechanism? Feeling all emotional, my mind-set was definitely challenged. This experience made me want to dig deeper into my spiritualism and self-power.

Why would you recommend a spiritual getaway?

Travelling in general takes you out of your comfort zone, which is a must! It’s also very humbling. You learn a lot about self, what you tolerate, how fortunate you are, how beautiful the world is and how limitless your opportunities are. Your perspective on life becomes different. 

Biggest epiphany while on the soulcation?

My spiritual growth after the trip is heightened and my drive to apply self-power to change an unwanted situation has intensified. I have an even greater desire to live consciously.

Siphesihle Penny Ndlela

As the founder of Soul Traveller Tours, she wanted to focus on African spirituality at Afrochella in Accra, Ghana.

What did you learn?

Not to be frightened by our own African way of connecting because spirituality is to connect with spirits, which is connecting with your divinity and the wholeness of the universe. The African way to connect to spirituality is through drumming to increase our vibrations and then through dance, which would lead into a trance and increase that connectedness. I felt lighter and at peace.

Why would you recommend a spiritual getaway?

Your own soul and spirit yearn for it. When that yearning comes, respond to it the best way you know how.

What parts of the retreat did you enjoy the most?

Spiritual moments can come about through music, food and fashion.

Biggest epiphany while on the retreat?

I learnt acceptance, about my own roots, my own being and how to weave my own spirituality into an African way, represented to the world today.

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