15/06/2026
🧘♀️🌿Consulate General of India, Cape Town cordially invites you to join the celebration of the 12th
International Day of Yoga 2026 at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.🌿🧘♂️
Join a collective celebration of yoga's enduring message of wellness, presence and harmony, in the lap of nature. 🌳✨
The event will be graced by the presence of Mr Deidre Baartman, Western Cape Minister of Finance as the Chief Guest.
Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Concert Stage, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town (Entry will be provided by the Consulate)
Registration is essential. Kindly scan the QR code in the invitation or click on the link below to secure your place.🙏
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWGOAH0e6u9cDuzIkQ5nunMeDvZCPtMVyQlD_z-t7ofSoBRw/viewform?usp=header
Registration open till: 18 June 2026
31/05/2026
The "Epic Winter Adventure" (Focus on Fun & Growth)
Unlock Your Child's Superpowers: The ART Excel Winter Retreat! ️
Cape Town’s First-Ever Residential Winter Workshop for Ages 7–13 - Join us for a residential retreat packed with epic games, new best friends, and secret "life hacks" to help you stay cool, focused, and confident.
Parent: Give Your Child the Gift of Balance ️
In a world of digital distractions, the All Round Training in Excellence (ART Excel) retreat offers a sanctuary for your child to reconnect with themselves and others.
We go beyond the classroom to develop the "Whole Child." Through a researched-backed curriculum, we help students transition from screen-time to soul-time.
Why you’ll love it:
The Six Golden Keys: Learn the secrets to becoming a true leader.
Find Your Calm: Master "Power Breathing" and Yoga to blast away stress and fear.
Total Fun: Non-stop games, laughter, and team challenges!
The ART Excel Advantage:
Mental Clarity: Techniques to boost concentration and academic focus.
Emotional Resilience: Tools to manage anxiety and build "inner peace."
Social Confidence: Encouraging self-expression and natural leadership through harmony and teamwork.
Human Values: We practice random acts of kindness to foster a deep sense of belonging and empathy.
Help them find their balance. Secure their spot today!
Retreat Details
Date: 8 – 10 July 2026 (Wednesday - Friday)
Cost: R1950 (New Participants) and R1550 (Repeaters)
The retreat workshop will be held at the beautiful Rocklands centre surrounded by nature. The children will also participate in activities such as hiking, nature walks, bird watching, and indoor and outdoor sports.
All activities, meals, accommodation and transport to and from the CBD (Cape Town) to and from the venue are included.
Register before 5 July at https://www.artofliving.org/za-en/i_194
07/05/2026
Join us in celebrating Gurudev’s 70th Birthday on Wednesday 13th May, at the AOL Claremont Centre at 7.00pm✨🪷🥳
Program:
🌺 Guru Puja
🌺 Satsang
🌺 Vegetarian Bring & Share
All are welcome💫😊
25/03/2026
Experience the depth of meditation on the 3 day Art of Silence Retreat with teacher Pramilla🧘🏽♀️☀️
✨The entire retreat is carefully guided and crafted to give you a transformative experience.
✨Get much-needed rest in this all-inclusive guided retreat.
✨Realign with your inner truth.
✨Go deeper with advanced guided meditations, silent inquiry and rejuvenating yoga.
Compulsory Prerequisites: Completion of the Part 1 / Happiness Programme.
Due to the limited space, full donation payment is required to secure your spot.
🗓️Date: 1 - 3 May 2026
⏰Times: Friday & Saturday 6.30am – 8.30pm
Sunday 6.30am - 7.00pm
📍Venue: Art of Living Claremont Centre
81 Queen Victoria Road, Claremont, Cape Town
Cost: R3 250.00
Teacher: Pramilla Vassen
Registration link: www.artofliving.org/za-en/program/6142
Contact: Pramilla
0848003355
[email protected]
02/03/2026
🏕Upcoming Art Excel Camp
🌻We are excited to announce the upcoming Art Excel Camp for children aged 8-12 years. The program provides tools and techniques for children to manage stress and life situations effectively✨
🗓Date: 30 March - 2 April 2026
⏰️Time: 9am on 30 March until 12pm on 2 April
📍Venue: Rocklands Centre, 77 Rocklands Road, Murdock Valley, Simon's Town
Benefits:
• Enhances concentration
• Reduces anxiety
• Improves emotional stability
• Develops leadership skills
_Activities:
🧘♀️Breathing, yoga and meditation
🌻Improved memory, concentration and confidence
⛹🏼♀️ Fun indoor & outdoor games
🌿 Hiking and Swimming
Donation:
Regular - R2600
Repeater - R2100.
Includes accomodation, all meals, activities and transport to and from the venue from Cape Town CBD.
Link to register:
https://www.artofliving.org/za-en/program/6009
For queries contact Genevieve Young: 0825419372 / [email protected]
Nitasha Baijnath-Pillay: 0822110544
23/02/2026
The upcoming Happiness Program this March with Pramilla Vassen is a perfect time to recharge and unwind.
BREATHE. RELAX. MEDITATE. BE HAPPY.
Enjoyed by millions of people from all backgrounds and traditions across the globe, this course empowers you to unlock your deepest potential and brings peace, calm, clarity, energy and positivity. Learn the unique, scientifically-researched, breathing technique called Sudarshan Kriya. This powerful process incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and tension and enhances emotional balance and inner wellbeing.
🗓️ Dates: 13 - 15 March 2026
📍 Venue: Art of Living Claremont Centre, 81 Queen Victoria Rd, Claremont
⏰ Fri: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Benefits of the course:
✨ Quickly reduce stress
✨ Easy meditation
✨ Build resilience, focus, perspective
✨ Relax deeper and revitalise
Register here: https://www.artofliving.org/za-en/program/6053
03/02/2026
*5-8 February 2026: Online Happiness Program*
*Benefits*
• getting rid of stress & botherations
• raising energy levels to
live full potential
• physical & mental health: better sleep & immune system, elevated mood, reduced fear & anxiety
• mental clarity & increased capacity
• Serenity & Joy
Content:
• Yoga Stretches
• Breathing exercises
• Sudarshan Kriya
• Meditation
• Yogic knowledge
📅 *Dates*: 5-8 February 2026
⏰ *Timings*: Thur & Fri: 6-8pm, Sat & Sun: 8 - 10am
🎓 *Teacher*: Sabine Weihe
👉*Register here:*
https://www.artofliving.org/za-en/program/5925
🌱_ raise your energy levels, reduce stress & re-gain your genuine smile_
20/01/2026
The upcoming Happiness Program this February with Pramilla Vassen is a perfect time to secure your goals for 2026.
BREATHE. RELAX. MEDITATE. BE HAPPY.
Enjoyed by millions of people from all backgrounds and traditions across the globe, this course empowers you to unlock your deepest potential and brings peace, calm, clarity, energy and positivity. Learn the unique, scientifically-researched, breathing technique called Sudarshan Kriya. This powerful process incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and tension and enhances emotional balance and inner wellbeing.
🗓️ Dates: 6 - 8 February 2026
📍 Venue: Art of Living Claremont Centre, 81 Queen Victoria Rd, Claremont
⏰ Fri: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Benefits of the course:
✨ Quickly reduce stress
✨ Easy meditation
✨ Build resilience, focus, perspective
✨ Relax deeper and revitalise
Register here: https://www.artofliving.org/za-en/program/5929
20/01/2026
Jan 9-11 AOS at Claremont Centre
Grateful to all those who attended🙏🏼
Some sharing from participants:
✨ Experiencing an in person Art of Silence Meditation was deeply profound and humbling. ✨ Grateful for the precious time, knowledge, wisdom and light heartedness.
✨ Tranquil garden created a calm space to unwind and deepen the practices.
✨ So serene, peaceful, mental, physical and spiritual recalibration.
✨ This is the most value for money holiday! Best meals, yoga, meditations, silence, space and beautiful teacher. Great start to a new year! ❤️🌟🌹😍