I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the 5th annual luxury safari retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald! This year will include all the magical daily animal game drives, endless magical extracurricular inclusions like ranger guided stargazing and sunset fishing, as well as Yoga with Kala exclusive surprises around every corner! Pack your khakis, we’re headed back to Paradise on Earth.

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve’s iconic Nelson Mandela Villa, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa tucked into the malaria-free Limpopo Province.

Our group will live in and enjoy the tranquility of Shambala’s historic Nelson Mandela Villa during our stay, a space that has notably hosted guests such as Hillary Clinton and Oprah. This fully-staffed space includes multiple private suites with en-suite + private patios, plus common areas including sun soaked, art-filled sitting rooms, al fresco dining area, heated pool, bonfire courtyard, a newly constructed gym, a renovated chefs kitchen, and more.

I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include daily guided game drives, a bush walk for the brave, and serene champagne soaked cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. Not to mention, daily guided fireside yoga practices to get your mind & body ready for dreamy days filled with all the safari adventures your heart can handle.

I do hope you’ll join!

To begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $1500 USD deposit per person by clicking here!

Rate:

$12,700USD per suite, single occupancy

All rooms are single occupancy private Queen w/ en-suite and private patio.
A limited number of rooms are eligible for double occupancy for an additional $1900 fee. Please inquire at booking if you’d like to share your room with a loved one!

Must be 21 years of age by the start date of the retreat to join.

50% total booking: DUE Nov 1, 2025
100% total booking: DUE Mar 1, 2026

Inclusions:

• 7 days/6 nights in the tranquil, historic privacy of the Nelson Mandela Villa in Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province - the entire Nelson Mandela Villa will be reserved just for our group!

• Private luxury Queen Suite w/ Ensuite + Private Patio

• Canapés and welcome champagne on arrival

• All multi-course meals prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus snacks, bottled water, teas, coffee, local wines, beers, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

• One complimentary 60-minute Signature Spa treatment + 20% off all additional spa treatments including massages, facials, manicures/pedicures and more

• ATV trail riding, sunset bass fishing, & stargazing experiences guided by Shambala rangers on-site (shooting range available for an additional fee)

• Private heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck overlooking a lively watering hole

• Optional daily beginner-friendly guided movement, pranayama, breath practices, and/or yoga nidra

• Butler service for the duration of your stay (!!!)

• Laundry Services

• Daytime and spot-lit night game drives + a bush walk accompanied by an experienced guide

• Sunset cruise on the Douw Steyn Dam

• Chauffeured group ground transport from the Saxon Hotel (RT to/from Shambala) in wifi-enabled luxury vehicle

• Satellite telephone in each room

• Complimentary WiFi access

• and more!

VVIP Add-on:

• Includes: Expedited customs procedures on arrival to JNB, chauffeured car service from JNB to the Saxon Hotel, two night stay at the Saxon Hotel, private local wine tasting + dinner in the Saxon wine cellars, early arrival to Shambala Private Game Reserve featuring lunch + additional game drive on arrival. Please inquire for rate and availability.

Not included:

• Airfare

• Travel insurance

• Additional spa treatments

• Ground transport outside of organized group ground transport — a private car can be arranged for an additional fee if desired

• Shooting range

• Medical care/suggested vaccinations

Read more:

Vogue: You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs

Forbes: A Safari into History in South Africa

The Telegraph: Inside Shambala Private Game Reserve, the former home of Nelson Mandela

All photography on this webpage courtesy of
Nicole Bissey of Nicole Bissey Photography.
Please see more of her work and connect with her for hire using the links below:
Website
Instagram

Bundle up for the 8th annual installation of the Holiday Women’s Wellness Weekend retreat hosted by Kala MacDonald!

If you’ve attended in previous years, you know this annual winter retreat weekend has historically been hosted in Los Angeles, CA, but not this year! For the first time ever join Kala for this holiday, ladies-only getaway East Coast style! We’ll cozy up in a gorgeous homespace tucked into the lush, coastal escape just a few hours by train from New York City: welcome to Montauk, NY.

Think winter beach walks in sweaters, fireplace-lit nightly restorative yoga sessions, jacuzzi soaks under the stars, new and old friends, and plenty of time to curl up cozy with that book you've been meaning to read all year long. I can’t wait to host you!

Inclusions:

• 3 nights/4 days in a gorgeous Montauk estate tucked away in the trees, but just a short walk from Gurney’s Spa and the beach

• All homemade, plant-based meals and snacks + organic coffee and teas

• Daily guided, beginner friendly practices including yoga-based movement, yoga nidra, and restorative sessions

• Biodynamic wine tasting

• Two wellness workshops (all materials included as applicable)

• PDF recipe guide for our weekend menu

• Curated gift bag featuring some of Kala’s 2025 favorites

Optional Add-on:

• Monday at Gurneys —

  • Not ready to pack up and leave by Monday morning? Extend your stay! We’ll leave our cozy homestay and hop over to Gurneys Resort and Spa to enjoy a rejuvenating extended OOO moment before heading home featuring:

    • 1x 60-min Deep Tissue Massage

    • 1x 50-min session at the BathHouse, choreographed by the in-house sauna master

    • 1x Lunch on-site

    • all gratuities included

Rates + Rooms:

Note: All rooms may be eligible for double occupancy except Bunks A-D. Please inquire for double occupancy fee and availability if you’d like to share your room with a friend or loved one!

• Private King w/ Shared Bathroom — $2360

• Private Queen w/ Shared Bathroom — $2350

• Shared Bunk w/ Shared Bathroom A — $2050

• Shared Bunk w/ Shared Bathroom B — $2050

• Shared Bunk w/ Shared Bathroom C — $2050

• Shared Bunk w/ Shared Bathroom D — $2050 (SOLD)
  

• The Pool House: Private Queen w/ Private En-suite Bathroom — $2750

• Cozy Hideaway: Private Queen w/ En-suite Bathroom and fireplace — $2450 (SOLD)

How to Book:

Tap below to reserve your room by sending in your deposit + the attached waiver, linked in the store. If paying your deposit in-store, note this includes your $500 deposit + a 3% fee. If you’d rather avoid the fee you can pay your $500 deposit to Kala directly via Venmo. All deposits and fees are nonrefundable.

Please email Kala if you have any questions!

Not included:

• Air/ground transport to/from the retreat venue, or to/from the Gurneys Add-On (train or rideshare/car is recommended)

• Travel Insurance

• Additional Gurneys treatments, shopping, extended use beyond listed inclusions

I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the 4th annual luxury safari retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald! This year will include all the magic of previous years, PLUS an additional night at the villa, even more extracurricular inclusions like ATVs and sunset fishing, as well as brand new surprises for Yoga with Kala safari attendees exclusively.

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve’s iconic Nelson Mandela Villa, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa.

Our group will live in and enjoy the tranquility of Shambala’s historic Nelson Mandela Villa during our stay, a space that has notably hosted guests such as Hillary Clinton and Oprah. This fully-staffed space includes multiple private suites with en-suite + private patios, plus common areas including dual sitting room spaces, al fresco dining area, heated pool, bonfire courtyard, a newly constructed gym, a renovated chefs kitchen, and more.

I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include daily guided game drives, a bush walk for the brave, and serene champagne soaked cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. We will certainly also leave time for stargazing, spa treatments, daily practices, and so much more!

I do hope you’ll join!

To begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $1000 USD deposit per person by clicking here!

Rate:

$12400 per suite, single occupancy
(see below for itemized inclusions, updated for 2025**)

All rooms are single occupancy private Queen w/ Ensuite.
A limited number of rooms are eligible for double occupancy for an additional $1600 fee. Please inquire at booking if you’d like to share your room with a loved one!

Total booking must be paid-in-full by Feb 28, 2025.

*please note discounts will be applied per room, not per person.

Inclusions:

• 7 days/6 nights in the tranquil, historic privacy of the Nelson Mandela Villa in Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province - the entire Nelson Mandela Villa will be reserved just for our group! Yes, by popular demand we are staying for one additional night!

• Private luxury Queen Suite w/ Ensuite + Private Patio

• Canapés and welcome champagne on arrival

• All multi-course meals prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus snacks, bottled water, teas, coffee, local wines, beers, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

• One complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa treatment + 20% off all additional spa treatments including massages, facials, manicures/pedicures and more

• ATV trail riding, sunset bass fishing, & stargazing experiences guided by Shambala rangers on-site (shooting range available for an additional fee)

• Private heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck overlooking a lively watering hole

• Optional daily beginner-friendly guided movement, pranayama, breath practices, and/or yoga nidra

• Butler service for the duration of your stay (!!!)

• Laundry Services

• Daytime and spot-lit night game drives + a bush walk accompanied by an experienced guide

• Sunset cruise on the Douw Steyn Dam

• Chauffeured group ground transport from the Saxon Hotel (RT to/from Shambala) in wifi-enabled luxury vehicle

• Satellite telephone in each room

• Complimentary WiFi access

• and more!

NEW!! —

VVIP Add-on:

• includes: expedited customs procedures on arrival to JNB, chauffeured car service from JNB to the Saxon Hotel, two night stay at the Saxon Hotel, early arrival to Shambala Private Game Reserve featuring lunch + additional game drive on arrival. Please inquire for rate and availability.

Not included:

• Airfare

• Travel insurance

• Additional spa treatments

• Ground transport outside of organized group ground transport — a private car can be arranged for an additional fee if desired

• Shooting range

• Medical care/suggested vaccinations
  

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT (MAY 2025) TO BOOK.

Read more:

Vogue: You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs

Forbes: A Safari into History in South Africa

The Telegraph: Inside Shambala Private Game Reserve, the former home of Nelson Mandela

All photography on this webpage courtesy of
Nicole Bissey of Nicole Bissey Photography.
Please see more of her work and connect with her for hire using the links below:
Website
Instagram

I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the third annual CO-ED luxury safari wellness retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald!

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve’s historic and iconic Nelson Mandela Villa, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa. We will be the only guests on the reserve, so get ready to take up some space on this epic 26,000 acre private game reserve just for us.

Our group will live in and enjoy the privacy of Shambala during our stay, which will be reserved in its entirety for our intimate group. The space includes multiple private suites with en-suite and private patios, plus common areas including dual living room spaces, al fresco dining area, heated pool, bonfire courtyard, multiple fireplaces, and more. I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include guided game drives, bush walks and champagne soaked cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. We will certainly also leave time for stargazing, spa treatments, daily practices, and so much more!

I do hope you’ll join!

To keep travel in and out of this beautiful country light, this retreat offering will not include the traditional gift bag, and instead will include one (1) complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa Treatment per person plus 20% off of any additional spa treatments for the duration of your stay.

Please e-mail Kala to begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $1000 USD deposit per person!

The remainder of your total booking fee is due-in-full no later than February 28, 2024.

TWO ROOMS LEFT!

Rate:

$9980 per suite, all-inclusive (see below for itemized inclusions). All rooms are single occupancy private Queen chalets w/ Ensuite.
A limited number of rooms are eligible for double occupancy for an additional $1200 fee. Please inquire at booking if you’d like to share your room with a loved one.

Inclusions:

• 6 days/5 nights accommodations in the tranquil, private chalets at Zulu Camp on the Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province - the entire Nelson Mandela Villa will be reserved just for our group to spread out and enjoy!

• Private luxury Queen Suite w/ Ensuite + Private Patio (You may book with a friend and share the room for an additional fee. No more than 2 people per room. Please note the request for Double Occupancy at booking)

• 3 meals per day prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus snacks, bottled water, teas, coffee, local wines, beers, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

• Daily guided movement, pranayama, breath practices, and yoga nidra

• One complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa treatment

• Private heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck

• Satellite telephone in each room

• Complimentary WiFi access

• Butler service for the duration of your stay (!!!)

• Laundry Services

• Daytime and spot-lit night game drives and a bush walk accompanied by an experienced guide

• Sunset cruises on the Douw Steyn Dam

• Ground Transport from the Saxon Hotel (RT to Shambala)

Not included:

• Airfare

• Ground Transport from Airport to the Saxon (this a relatively cheap Uber ride, or the Saxon will be happy to arrange transport for you, regular or VIP if you want to expedite the customs arrivals process)

• Travel insurance

• Covid Testing (if required, testing will be arranged on-site for an additional fee)

• Additional spa treatments (you will receive 20% off all services)

• Private sessions with Kala

• Medical care/suggested vaccinations
  
  

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT (MAY 2024) TO BOOK.
Those who have previously attended any Yoga with Kala retreat can enjoy $200 off the total rate. Welcome back!

If you wish to stay at the Saxon Hotel before or after our adventure together, please allow me to put you in contact with the staff there, who will help with booking and offer a special rate for Yoga with Kala guests!

Read more:

Vogue: You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs

Forbes: A Safari into History in South Africa

The Telegraph: Inside Shambala Private Game Reserve, the former home of Nelson Mandela

I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the third annual CO-ED luxury safari wellness retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald!

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve’s historic and iconic Nelson Mandela Villa, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa. We will be the only guests on the reserve, so get ready to take up some space on this epic 26,000 acre private game reserve just for us.

Our group will live in and enjoy the privacy of Shambala during our stay, which will be reserved in its entirety for our intimate group. The space includes multiple private suites with en-suite and private patios, plus common areas including dual living room spaces, al fresco dining area, heated pool, bonfire courtyard, multiple fireplaces, and more. I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include guided game drives, bush walks and champagne soaked cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. We will certainly also leave time for stargazing, spa treatments, daily practices, and so much more!

I do hope you’ll join!

To keep travel in and out of this beautiful country light, this retreat offering will not include the traditional gift bag, and instead will include one (1) complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa Treatment per person plus 20% off of any additional spa treatments for the duration of your stay.

Please e-mail Kala to begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $1000 USD deposit per person!

The remainder of your total booking fee is due-in-full no later than February 28, 2024.

Rate:

$9980 per suite, all-inclusive (see below for itemized inclusions). All rooms are single occupancy private Queen chalets w/ Ensuite.
A limited number of rooms are eligible for double occupancy for an additional $1200 fee. Please inquire at booking if you’d like to share your room with a loved one.

Inclusions:

• 6 days/5 nights accommodations in the tranquil, private chalets at Zulu Camp on the Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province - the entire Nelson Mandela Villa will be reserved just for our group to spread out and enjoy!

• Private luxury Queen Suite w/ Ensuite + Private Patio (You may book with a friend and share the room for an additional fee. No more than 2 people per room. Please note the request for Double Occupancy at booking)

• 3 meals per day prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus snacks, bottled water, teas, coffee, local wines, beers, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

• Daily guided movement, pranayama, breath practices, and yoga nidra

• One complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa treatment

• Private heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck

• Satellite telephone in each room

• Complimentary WiFi access

• Butler service for the duration of your stay (!!!)

• Laundry Services

• Daytime and spot-lit night game drives and a bush walk accompanied by an experienced guide

• Sunset cruises on the Douw Steyn Dam

• Ground Transport from the Saxon Hotel (RT to Shambala)

Not included:

• Airfare

• Ground Transport from Airport to the Saxon (this a relatively cheap Uber ride, or the Saxon will be happy to arrange transport for you, regular or VIP if you want to expedite the customs arrivals process)

• Travel insurance

• Covid Testing (if required, testing will be arranged on-site for an additional fee)

• Additional spa treatments (you will receive 20% off all services)

• Private sessions with Kala

• Medical care/suggested vaccinations
  
  

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT (MAY 2024) TO BOOK.
Those who have previously attended any Yoga with Kala retreat can enjoy $200 off the total rate. Welcome back!

If you wish to stay at the Saxon Hotel before or after our adventure together, please allow me to put you in contact with the staff there, who will help with booking and offer a special rate for Yoga with Kala guests!

Read more:

Vogue: You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs

Forbes: A Safari into History in South Africa

The Telegraph: Inside Shambala Private Game Reserve, the former home of Nelson Mandela

I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the second annual CO-ED luxury safari wellness retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald!

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve’s riverside Zulu Camp, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa.

Our group will live in and enjoy the privacy of Zulu Camp during our stay, which will be reserved in its entirety for our intimate group. The space includes multiple luxury thatch roof chalets, plus common areas including the open-air living space, al fresco dining area, heated pool, bonfire courtyard, multiple fireplaces, and outdoor bar. I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include guided game drives, bush walks and champagne soaked cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. We will certainly also leave time for stargazing, spa treatments, daily practices, and so much more!

I do hope you’ll join!

To keep travel in and out of this beautiful country light, this retreat offering will not include the traditional gift bag, and instead will include one (1) complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa Treatment per person plus 20% off of any additional spa treatments for the duration of your stay.

Please e-mail Kala to begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $2000 USD deposit!

The remainder of your total booking fee is due-in-full no later than December 31, 2022. (If booking after December 31, 2022 a 50% deposit will be due to reserve your room, with the remainder of your balance due-in-full by May 1, 2023)

Rate:

$9200 per chalet, all-inclusive (see below for itemized inclusions). All rooms are single occupancy private Queen chalets w/ Ensuite, unless you have booked your room for double occupancy for an additional $1200 fee. Limited double occupancy availability, please inquire at booking.

Inclusions:

• 6 days/5 nights accommodations in the tranquil, private chalets at Zulu Camp on the Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province - the entire Zulu Camp will be reserved just for our group to spread out and enjoy!

• Private luxury Queen chalet w/ Ensuite (You may book with a friend and share the room for an additional fee. No more than 2 people per room. Please note the request for Double Occupancy at booking)

• 3 meals per day prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus snacks, bottled water, teas, coffee, local wines, beers, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

• Daily guided movement, pranayama, breath practices, and yoga nidra

• One complimentary 90-minute Signature Spa treatment

• Private heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck

• Satellite telephone in each room

• Complimentary WiFi access

• Butler service for the duration of your stay

• Laundry Services

• Daytime and spot-lit night game drives and a bush walk accompanied by an experienced guide

• Unlimited cruises on the Douw Steyn Dam

• All taxes and tourism levies

• Group airport transfer (from/to O.R Tambo Intl. Airport - JNB)
  Please do not plan/book your flight until you are confirmed to attend this event and have received arrival information. We will arrange for group transport from JNB to Shambala, and you should plan to arrive at the airport at a time that ensures you are able to take advantage of said group transport. If you are unable to make the arranged group transport, you will be responsible for your own transport to the reserve, which is 2-3 hours from the airport. We highly suggest you plan accordingly and take advantage of the included group transport option!

Not included:

• Airfare

• Travel insurance

• Covid Testing (if required, testing will be arranged on-site for an additional fee)

• Additional spa treatments

• Private sessions with Kala

• Medical care/suggested vaccinations
  
  

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT (JUNE 2023) TO BOOK.
Those who have previously attended any Yoga with Kala retreat can enjoy $400 off the total rate. Welcome back!

If you wish to attend both the Women’s Week + The Co-Ed Week, you can enjoy 10% off the total booking! Availability for this offer limited. You will be responsible for your 2 night stay between retreats, either at Zulu Camp or at the Saxon Hotel.

Read more:

Vogue: You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs

Forbes: A Safari into History in South Africa

The Telegraph: Inside Shambala Private Game Reserve, the former home of Nelson Mandela

Join host Kala MacDonald for a holiday season reset in lush, sunny Malibu. You are cordially invited to relax in the cliffside jacuzzi with a top notch group of ladies, warm tea in hand, as you retreat from daily life and take in an unforgettable sunset.

Included:

• 3 day/2 night stay in our very own oceanview Malibu ranch

• 3 plant-based meals prepared fresh daily, snacks, coffee, teas, & meal prep demonstrations

• Daily movement and breath work practices led by Kala

• Dedicated morning silence

• Holiday gift bag featuring sustainable favorites, local artisans, and women-owned brands

Rooms + Rates

• King w/ Ensuite* — $2500 — SOLD OUT

• Queen w/ Shared Bathroom* — $2350 — SOLD OUT

• Twin w/ Shared Bathroom — $2200

• Twin w/ Shared Bathroom — $2200

*King and Queen rooms can be double occupancy with approval.

Reserve your space today with a 50% deposit!

Remainder of balance is due-in-full by or before November 1, 2022.
Repeat Yoga with Kala attendees, please enjoy $150 off your total rate, and welcome back!

Not included:

• Travel Insurance

• Air travel

Join host Kala MacDonald for a culinary week of local wine discovery, market tours and cooking classes, and daily movement and breath work in the dreamy French countryside.

Just a short drive from Bordeaux are the small towns of Duras, Saussignac, and Bergerac. Our group will enjoy local wine tours and tastings, and so much more!

Included:

• 4 night/5 day stay in local chateau

• Duras Castle tour (if you make it to the end, you’ll enjoy some of the best 360 degree views of the region!)

• Two market tours + market lunch

• Chateau de Fayolle: Cafe lunch + Barrel Tour Wine Tasting experience

• Chateau Feely: Moon-centric biodynamic wine + food experience

• Food and beverages at the house, including grazing boards and homemade dinners w/ demonstrations

• Daily movement and breath work practices centered around stress relief, balance, and digestion

• Ground transport to/from airport and wine tastings

• Gratuity for our private driver(s)

Rooms + Rates

• Private Full + Ensuite — $3200
  SOLD OUT

• Private Full + Shared Bathroom — $3050
  SOLD OUT

• Shared Twin + Ensuite — $2950 SOLD OUT

• Shared Twin + Ensuite — $2950 SOLD OUT

• Shared Twin + Ensuite — $2950

• Shared Twin + Ensuite — $2950

Reserve your space today with a 50% deposit!

Remainder of balance is due-in-full by or before May 31, 2022. Repeat Yoga with Kala attendees, please enjoy $200 off your total rate, and welcome back!

Not included:

• Travel Insurance

• Air travel

• Meals not mentioned above

• Additional shopping, tour add-ons, wine and gifts

TWO Rooms Remaining —

E-mail me today to claim the final spots!

I am over-the-moon excited to invite you to the first CO-ED + Intermediate/Advanced wellness retreat offering hosted by Kala MacDonald, featuring guest teacher Daniel Novoa! We welcome yogis already advancing beyond the foundations of their practice, as well as those who wish to experience something new, fun, and challenging!

This all-inclusive luxury wellness safari will take place at the Shambala Private Game Reserve, just a scenic trek from beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa.

Our group will live in and enjoy the privacy of the Nelson Mandela Villa, where Mr. Mandela himself lived and worked for some time. I can personally attest to how much care, respect, and love the animals receive at Shambala, and we will be so lucky to meet them in nature during our adventures here, which will include guided game drives, brush walks and cruises down the Douw Steyn Dam. We will certainly also leave time for stargazing, spa treatments, daily practices, and dedicated silence.

While I usually hesitate to use the phrase “once in a lifetime” due to the incredible, private venue, the villa space being the former of Mr. Mandela (and host to many big names and celebs since, ahem, Oprah), the location being absolute luxury nestled in nature in gorgeous South Africa, and all this combined with wellness practices, time to be silent and still, time to adventure and explore, all-inclusivity, and more, it truly may be fitting to call this a once in a lifetime experience. You will leave our wellness bubble refreshed and reset, with new lifelong friends, and having seen some of the most rare peeks of safari nature, up close and personal.

I do hope you’ll join!

All rooms are single occupancy private Queen bed w/ Ensuite, unless you have booked your room for double occupancy at the time of booking.

To keep travel in and out of this beautiful country light, this retreat offering will not include the traditional gift bag, and instead will include one (1) complimentary Spa Treatment per person.

Please e-mail Kala to begin the booking process, you can secure your spot for a nonrefundable $1200 USD deposit!

The remainder of your total booking fee is due-in-full no later than December 31, 2021.

$9950 per room OR $4975 per person if you book a room to share with a friend or loved one.

Your rate includes:

• 6 days/5 nights accommodations in the tranquil, private Nelson Mandela Villa at the Shambala Private Game Reserve located in the malaria-free Waterberg mountains of the Limpopo Province

• Private luxury Queen bedroom w/ Ensuite (You may book with a friend and share the room. No more than 2 people per room. Please note the request for Double Occupancy at booking)

• 3 meals per day prepared by a dedicated private chef, plus water, teas, and a variety of other beverage options (dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice)

• Daily AM and PM guided Tantric Hatha movement, pranayama, breath practices, and yoga nidra

• One complimentary spa treatment

• Indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool situated on a viewing deck that overlooks a private waterhole

• Satellite telephone in each room

• Complimentary WiFi access

• Butler service

• Daytime and spot-lit night game drives and bush walks accompanied by an experienced guide

• Unlimited cruises on the Douw Steyn Dam

• All taxes and tourism levies

• Group airport transfer (from/to O.R Tambo Intl. Airport - JNB)
  Please do not plan/book your flight until you are confirmed to attend this event and have received arrival information. We will arrange for group transport from JNB to Shambala, and you should plan to arrive at the airport at a time that ensures you are able to take advantage of said group transport. If you are unable to make the arranged group transport, you will be responsible for your own transport to the reserve, which is 2-3 hours from the airport. We highly suggest you plan accordingly and take advantage of the included group transport option!

Not included:

• Airfare

• Travel insurance (more than ever, this is highly recommended)

• Additional spa treatments

• Private sessions with Kala or Dan

• Medical care/suggested vaccinations 
  

YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT (JUNE 2022) TO BOOK.
18 YEARS OF AGE AND UP AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT MAY BOOK WITH AN ADDITIONAL WAIVER NOTING CONSENT FROM A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

Read more:

Vogue: You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs

Forbes: A Safari into History in South Africa

The Telegraph: Inside Shambala Private Game Reserve, the former home of Nelson Mandela

Launching 2/2021. Reserve your spot TODAY, very limited availability.

Who is this course for? —
Are you completely new to yoga or have you only tried it a time or two?
Do you want to try yoga, but don’t feel like you have the right body type?
Have you tried meditation but feel like you’re “bad” at it?
Do you feel intimidated by the idea of going to a yoga studio?
Is the abundance of online yoga classes simply overwhelming?
Are you unsure of where to begin, but ready to start your practice?
Are you looking to “re-begin” yoga to make it more personal?

If you answered “YES” to any of the questions above, this course is for you.

I’m not here to teach you yoga.
I’m here to teach you about yoga, and how it can change YOUR life.

Why is this course important for YOU? —
Many people interested in finally starting a yoga and meditation practice do so by joining their local yoga studio. You show up, you’re led through a yoga class at the teacher’s pace and based on what they want to teach, the class will end, you’ll go home, and what will you have you learned?

Sure, you moved and you breathed, and that is something special. Still, ultimately it was an entirely impersonal experience that will more than likely have temporary results. You’ll go back again and again for your yoga fix, and that in itself will limit the capability of growing or living your practice. You may pick up a few favorite poses or techniques along the way, but ultimately you are left to rely on a person and place outside of yourself. I ask you this: If all you’re taught are your teacher’s favorite playlists and poses, many of which may not even be the best for your body or goals, how does this serve you? How can this feed you?

Have you ever heard the Chinese proverb:
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
This course will teach you how to FISH.

This course won’t teach you yoga. It won’t hand you a fish and tell you to come back the next day if you wish to eat again. Instead, it will teach you about yoga, about your body, how to sequence for your goals and your lifestyle. It will teach you how to fish, and so you will be fed for a lifetime. No longer will you be constrained to a yoga studio, or even to your mat. Instead, you’ll be able to guide yourself through a purposeful, personalized practice anytime, anywhere. As well, when you do opt to drop in for a studio class or login for a virtual yoga offering, you’ll be able to intelligently modify the teacher’s instruction as you like to make the class work best for you.

The average yoga studio membership is around $160/month.
That comes out to be $1920/year that you spend for fleeting practices that are not personalized for you, your goals, or your lifestyle.

Investment and Deliverables —
When you sign up for this YOGA FOR YOU course, you can rest assured knowing that after the very first session together, you’ll already know more about yoga, creating a sequence, and your own body, goals, and capabilities than you ever have before. We will build your knowledge from the ground up, rooted in science, philosophy, anatomy, yoga studies, vinyasa krama, and more.

Instead of spending a year of your life and an average of $1920 of your hard earned money at a yoga studio being handed fish and confined to do yoga only when you’re in a studio space, you can spend just 5-weeks and nearly HALF the cost learning the tools and skills you need to enjoy a lifetime of personalized, intelligent yoga, meditation, and breath work.

By the end of our 5 weeks together, you will:

• Be capable of creating and flowing through your own personalized yoga sequences, of which the possibilities are limitless.

• Be more aware and in tune with your body and breath than ever before.

• Feel more confident dropping in to local studio classes, knowing which classes will be best for you, and knowing how to modify the class in real time to work for you and your body.

• Be able to access a sense of balance, patience, and calm on and off of your mat, aka in all aspects of your life now and moving forward.

• Gain access to a private Facebook group to continue to build community with likeminded yogis even outside of our course work together.

• Gain early access to Women’s Wellness retreat global offerings.

• On completion of this YOGA FOR YOU course, you will be able to access the VIP Coaching Course to continue learning about and growing within your practice.

What are the dates for this course, and what should you expect each week? —
This is a 5-week YOGA FOR YOU course that will begin on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Each week we will meet for 2 hours, broken up into community building and learning, and then a guided practice. The schedule will be as follows:

Session 1: Sunday 2/7
Session 2: Sunday 2/14
Session 3: Sunday 2/21
Session 4: Sunday 2/28
Session 5: Sunday 3/7

During each session, our small group will gather virtually to dive into weekly learning objectives, and we will move and breathe together with each yogi encouraged to make their own adjustments based on what we’ve learned that week, and in weeks prior.

Meetings time for each Sunday are 10 AM PST - 12 PM PST (with a break) — sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live, and to be used in future courses.

How do you sign up & reserve your spot? —
Once you pay here for the course, your spot is reserved pending receipt of onboarding paperwork, which will be sent to you via email. There are VERY LIMITED spots available so as to provide the best quality and energy possible to those in attendance. Reserve your space today to begin building a lifelong practice that will grant you a greater sense of balance, patience, mental and physical flexibility, a sense of control and conscious choice over your body and mind, and so, so much more.

*If you’d prefer to make two payments of $550, one to reserve your spot in the course and one before the course start date (2/7/21) please e-mail me. This is absolutely possible. As well, if possible, my Equitable Access scale is in play, so please feel free to ask about that.

I can’t wait to work with you!

please join me, Kala for a weekend retreat from the holiday madness as we close out 2019 together. you’re invited to this exciting 2nd Annual Holiday Women’s Wellness Weekend, happening in sunny, gorgeous Los Angeles!

Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 13-15, 2019
your nonrefundable fee of $850 is due in full to reserve your spot — this rate is all-inclusive for shared accommodations* (only ONE spot left!)

this wellness event will include:

• 3 days/2 nights shared room and board* in a tranquil LA home
  (please indicate if you are booking with a friend and wish to be roomed together!)

• plant-based meals and snacks prepared in-house + a stocked fridge and pantry featuring generous gifts from brands like

  • Thistle

  • Siete

  • Primal Kitchen

  • Lakanto

  • Suja

  • Rishi

• filtered water, teas, and fresh fruit available

• daily guided group yoga and meditation

• a signature gift bag (valued at $220+) filled with goodies for you to take home featuring

  • MaryRuth Organics

  • Vertly

  • Sand Cloud

  • Ora Organic

  • Ello

  • Maude

  • Explore Naturals

  • Pratima Skincare

  • Trace Minerals

  • Osmia Organics

  • and more!

• workshops and guest offerings including

  • AromaTouch grounding massage + Reiki feat. doTERRA w/ Kelsey Melton

  • a special weighted blanket “Tea Talk” w/ Pamela Hunter of Sheltered & Co.

  • professional event photos and a female empowerment boost from Nicole Bissey

  • Juicy Partner Thai Massage Workshop led by Kiara Perico

  • and more!

not included:

• nearby shopping, dining, and activities

• airfare and ground transport

• travel insurance

• private yoga instruction (available upon request, very limited availability)

* shared room and board may indicate shared Queen/King size bed and/or bathroom facilities.

attendees must be 18+ years of age. location and inclusions subject to change. participant must submit a signed waiver, photocopy of valid drivers license and payment in full to the retreat leader to reserve a spot.

contact me vie e-mail or social media to begin the booking process!

Please join us for five days of self-exploration, whole body nourishment, and shared connection. Hidden away in a cozy Sudeley Castle-area farmhouse, we will be surrounded by gardens of apple trees and lavender. We will nourish our bodies with seasonal, plant-based meals prepared daily in-house, lengthy morning and evening yoga and meditation, plus the time to nap, read, connect, and explore. Make the choice to stay connected, thanks to complimentary WIFI throughout the property, or set your phone upside down on your nightstand and step away for a few days time.

You’ll be steps away from local historical sights, gardens, and shopping, and just a beautiful train ride away from Oxford and London. This women’s-only event is conveniently scheduled to coincide with the Labor Day holiday weekend to maximize time away from work. Return home feeling refreshed, rested, and a little bit closer to magical, beautiful you. Come away with me!

Location: Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, U.K.
Dates: September 2-6, 2019
Cost:

• Private, Queen bedroom, ensuite bathroom: $1600 USD* (SOLD OUT)
• Private, Queen bedroom, shared bathroom/shower: $1400 USD* (SOLD OUT)
• Twin, shared bedroom, shared bathroom/shower $1200 USD

*Looking to share a Private Queen bedroom? Great deal available for couples, friends traveling together, etc. Please enquire at booking!

Rate includes*:

• five days, four nights in a cozy, countryside, 18th century refurbished farmhouse in Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe

• spacious bedroom and bathroom/shower accommodations, including towel warmers

• daily morning and evening yoga sessions + restorative movement, nidra, meditation, and guided breathing practices

• a welcome dinner put on in concert with the talented culinary masters behind Cook & Baker

• WIFI throughout the farmhouse

• three daily plant-based, vegan meals prepared in-house

• tea, coffee, and water provided

• entry to Sudeley Castle & Gardens

• signature gift bag packed with eco-friendly, organic goodies to take home and enjoy, including generous gifts from:

  • Jovial Foods

  • Katie Alice

  • DAME

  • Made by Coopers Apothecary

  • Villiers London

  • and many more!

*location and inclusions all subject to change without notice

Not included:

• day trips into Oxford, London, etc.

• nearby shopping, dining, and activities

• airfare and ground transport

• travel insurance

• private yoga instruction (available upon request, very limited availability)

Getting to the farmhouse:

1.) Take train from London to Cheltenham Spa rail station — Nonstop options available, check rail schedules and plan your trip accordingly!

2.) Hire bus or taxi from Cheltenham Spa rail station to Winchcombe.

Must be 18+ years of age with a valid photo I.D. to attend.
Please email yogawithkala@gmail.com to book your spot today!