Wellness Retreat Articles

If it is complicated, it's from the ego. Spirit is simple. I have no idea who said this, but I first saw it on a dear friend's status and...

Our guests come to our wellness retreats at Vala House to relax, learn meditation and other coping mechanisms, do you yoga, and hopefully...

In the quest for holistic well-being, exploring unconventional therapies can often lead to surprising discoveries. Cold exposure therapy,...

Burnout is a phenomenon that affects many people, especially those who are constantly under stress, whether from work or personal life....

Dharma is a fundamental concept in Yoga philosophy that refers to the moral and ethical principles that guide an individual’s life and...

Holotropic Breathwork is a type of therapy that combines deep breathing techniques with various other methods to help people achieve an...

Introduction Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that means “extension of life force” or “control of breath.” It is an essential part of yoga,...

Burnout is becoming more and more prevalent as the line between work and home becomes increasingly blurred. The effects of burnout can be...

Yoga is not just about holding different poses. In fact, some types of yoga, such as Nidra yoga, do not include any movement at all....

Living in South Africa has its ups and downs. It’s a beautiful and vibrant country but the stress of work, load shedding and finances can...

Perhaps the easiest way to describe Vala House would be to call it a yoga and wellness centre on the outskirts of Knysna. But this fails...