ISTA South Africa 2024

Embrace Your Transformation Amidst the Wild Beauty of the Garden Route

Unlock the Power of Nature and Self in South Africa

Immerse yourself in the raw, rustic beauty of the Garden Route, where South Africa's heart pulses with ancient rhythms and wild landscapes. This year, ISTA Level One offers more than just training; it's an invitation to dive deep into your spiritual, sexual, and shamanic selves within a setting that inspires awe and deep reflection.

Venue: A Rustic Retreat

Nestled in the secluded expanses of a sprawling 17-hectare farm, our venue provides a perfect fusion of natural beauty and tranquil simplicity. Accommodations are intentionally basic yet comfortable, designed to foster a deep connection with the environment and fellow participants. Shared tents and cabins integrate seamlessly into the landscape, offering expansive mountain views and trails that invite exploration and connection with the land.

Why Choose the Garden Route?

Choosing to participate in ISTA Level One in the Garden Route means entering a space where every element is aligned with the process of transformation. The rustic setting strips away the non-essential, allowing you to focus on the essential journey within. The backdrop of pristine nature not only enhances the learning experience but also supports deep, transformative work in a place renowned for its spiritual resonance and breathtaking beauty.

Training Overview

This 8-day retreat is designed to guide you through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Facilitated by skilled Temple Arts faculty, the training will immerse you in practices that include:

• Emotional release and boundary setting
• Exploration of masculine and feminine energies
• Shamanic rituals and sexual healing processes
• Techniques for manifesting personal power and self-love

Intended Audience

ISTA Level One is open to anyone drawn to explore their inner world in a supportive and dynamically charged environment. Whether you're seeking personal healing, spiritual growth, or the empowerment of your professional life, this training offers invaluable tools and insights. It welcomes individuals and couples of all sexual orientations and relationship models, emphasizing inclusivity and personal respect.

It is especially suited for adventurous participants who relish the opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy rustic settings, and embrace the simplicity of camping. If you are drawn to the idea of a transformative experience amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Garden Route, and are ready to challenge yourself both physically and spiritually, this training is for you.

Sustainability and Connectivity

Embrace a lifestyle of sustainability with off-grid solar power and harvested rainwater, enhancing your training with environmentally conscious living. Limited WiFi ensures that your focus remains on the immersive experience, free from everyday digital distractions.

Join Us

Step into a journey where the wild nature of South Africa reflects the untamed territories of your soul. This training is not just an education; it's a profound adventure into the depths of what it means to be truly alive and connected.

Secure your spot in this transformative experience where the ancient land supports your modern-day quest for deeper meaning and joy.

The legend of the last Knysna elephant

This legend carries whispers of solitude through the verdant corridors of the Knysna forest in South Africa. Once a member of a thriving community, this lone female now treads a solitary path, her presence confirmed only by fleeting footprints and ephemeral images captured on the fringes of human reach.

Symbolically, the elephant embodies wisdom, memory, and an enduring connection to the earth. Her singular existence in the dense forest folds into a deeper spiritual narrative of reflection and resilience. She stands as a testament to nature's solemn endurance and the quiet wisdom found in stillness. Her isolation is not just physical but echoes a poignant reminder of the silent struggles that pervade the natural world.

In the hush of the forest, her steps become a meditation, each footprint a verse in the ancient poem of survival. She moves with the rhythm of the earth, her life a slow dance of contemplation and inherent knowing. This last Knysna elephant, draped in the cloak of the forest's shadowy whispers, becomes a mirror reflecting the profound truths of existence—how to be truly alone yet deeply entwined with the living tapestry of nature.

Her story is a poetic ode to the sacred solitude that shapes the soul, a call to recognize our intrinsic connection to the wild, and a quiet plea to preserve the delicate harmonies of our world. In her reflection, we find the echoes of ancient wisdom and a reminder of the spiritual journey that solitude can beckon—the profound stillness that teaches us the deepest truths of nature and ourselves. The need for community and TRIBE.

Pricing

Regular  1950 USD

Repeater (Only 5 spots available)  1750 USD

Assistant 1300 USD

Super early bird ( SOLD OUT!!! ) 1700 

USDEarly bird (SOLD OUT!!! ) 1850 USD

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