DURBAN AWAKENING RETREAT

Transform Your Life in Three Unforgettable Days
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23 – 25 JULY 2027

A journey to the shoreline of your soul, where you will discover that the fulfilment you have been seeking is already within you.

Location:  Salt Rock Hotel, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Investment:  R21,999 sharing / R27,000 single

Only 40 full-board places are available.

Language:  English

Ocean view at Salt Rock Hotel
THE AWAKENING

This is not your typical wellness retreat.

The hospitality is world class, the food is exceptional and the ocean is right at your door. But what happens here goes far deeper.

The facilitators guiding this experience are two men who built extraordinary lives by every external measure, then had the courage to walk away from all of it to answer the question no amount of success had answered.

Brett Shuttleworth’s teachings reconnect you with your true essence. Joe van Niekerk’s embodiment practices carry it into the nervous system, into the breath and into the body — where real change takes root.

This is not a retreat where you tune out and let it wash over you. You will tune deeply into your soul, passion and purpose.

You will not leave as someone new. You will leave as who you have always been. Fully awakened.

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Durban Awakening Retreat experience
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Three days. One powerful return to yourself.

  • Day One — Discover the Rhythm of Your Heart. Arrive and settle into the sacred space. Opening ceremony, Sacred Miracles: Intention & Masterpiece, somatic movement with Joe van Niekerk and time for ocean integration.
  • Day Two — The Awakening. Sunrise beach gathering, Sacred Miracles: Gratitude & Balance, breathwork with Joe, an ocean intention ceremony and a letting-go fire ceremony beneath the stars.
  • Day Three — A New Dawn: Rise to Your Truth. Sunrise reflection, Sacred Miracles: Integrity, Humour & Love, Hojo Japanese martial arts practice, group sharing, celebration and the closing ceremony.

Every part of this experience is intentional: the ocean, the breath, the body, the circle and the space to hear what your life has been trying to tell you.

"You will not leave as someone new. You will leave as who you have always been."

Fully awakened.

Salt Rock Hotel coastal view
WHERE YOU WILL STAY

Where the rhythm of the ocean meets the rhythm of your soul.

Located on the tropical, palm-fringed shore of the Indian Ocean, Salt Rock Hotel’s prime beachfront position ensures every suite enjoys spectacular sea views.

In the early morning or evening, you may spot dolphins from your room. At night, the sound of the surf will sing you to sleep.

There is something about the ocean: the rhythm of waves breaking and retreating mirrors the rhythm of your breathing. Part of your transformation will be powered by this place.

  • On the beach — direct access to golden sand and the tidal pool.
  • Unbeatable coastline views — dolphins, whales in season and the Indian Ocean on your doorstep.
  • Sunrises, sunsets and palm trees — a setting designed for rest, reflection and renewal.
  • Full-board dining — nourishing meals across your three-day stay.
SALT ROCK HOTEL

The setting is part of the journey.

Salt Rock Hotel beach and tidal pool

On The Beach

Walk directly onto golden sand at the tidal pool, with views of marine life below.

Salt Rock Hotel coastline views

Unbeatable Coastline Views

Doze or do some serious dolphin spotting. You might even spy whales in season.

Sunrise and sunset at Salt Rock Hotel

Sunrise & Sunsets with Palm Trees

Palm-fringed shores and skies that turn gold at the end of each day. This is the backdrop to your three days of transformation.

Coco's Buffet at Salt Rock Hotel

Coco's Buffet

Full-board dining to nourish body and soul across your three-day stay.

YOUR GUIDES

This retreat is not just held by a place. It is held by people who have walked the road to awakening and returned with the tools to guide others along it.

BRETT SHUTTLEWORTH

The Consciousness Pioneer

From high-performance sport and global success as South Africa’s first male supermodel and a Hollywood actor, Brett’s journey has been one of deep inner inquiry and lived transformation.

At the height of external success, he felt empty. That search took him to India, Bali and Rishikesh, where he began the work that would become the 7 Sacred Miracles methodology.

Recognised as one of the world’s leading consciousness teachers, Brett has guided more than 200,000 people worldwide through profound personal awakening. His work bridges performance and presence, leadership and compassion, truth and love.

Brett Shuttleworth, Durban Awakening Retreat facilitator
Joe van Niekerk, Durban Awakening Retreat facilitator
JOE VAN NIEKERK

The Warrior Healer

A former Springbok rugby captain with 52 caps and a European championship-winning career, Joe knows both the heights of performance and the difficult work of rebuilding from within.

After losing his identity when his career ended, he faced addiction, autoimmune disease and a silence he did not know how to fill. He rebuilt himself through breathwork, somatic healing, plant medicine and years of genuine inner work.

Joe is a certified breathwork and somatic movement facilitator. On retreat, he leads conscious connected breathwork, movement practices and guided awareness work that carries insight from the mind into the body.

RUPALI MAHENDRA

Retreat Angel

A former New York attorney turned consciousness coach, Rupali has journeyed alongside Brett through more than 50 retreats, holding each experience with clarity, care and heart.

Having lived in nine countries and travelled extensively, she brings a global perspective and deep human sensitivity to the retreat experience.

Rupali supports participants throughout the journey while coordinating the details that make the retreat feel effortless: logistics, travel guidance and the thoughtful care that lets you focus fully on your experience.

Rupali Mahendra, Retreat Angel
YOUR RETREAT TICKET INCLUDES
  • Two nights at Salt Rock Hotel in your selected room category.
  • All daily meals throughout the retreat.
  • Brett Shuttleworth’s teachings on the 7 Sacred Miracles.
  • Hojo sword training.
  • Joe van Niekerk’s modalities, including conscious connected breathwork and somatic movement.
  • Beach ceremonies and ocean integration.
  • The letting-go fire ceremony.
  • Travel support and guidance from booking through to departure.

Arrival: Gather at Salt Rock Hotel on 23 July between 9am and 11am.

Departure: Final activities conclude at 4pm on 25 July. Please schedule onward flights for the evening.

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INVESTMENT

This retreat is limited to 40 full-board participants. Once the places are filled, we close the circle.

23 – 25 July 2027 · Salt Rock Hotel, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal

Sharing Rate

R21,999

Per person · Full board

Shared accommodation at Salt Rock Hotel, with all meals, sessions and ceremonies included.

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Single Rate

R27,000

Per person · Full board

Your own private room at Salt Rock Hotel, with all meals, sessions and ceremonies included.

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Durban Awakening Retreat at Salt Rock Hotel Durban Awakening Retreat at Salt Rock Hotel
Salt Rock Hotel and Durban coastline
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
  • What is included in my retreat ticket?

    Your ticket includes two nights’ accommodation at Salt Rock Hotel, daily meals, Brett’s 7 Sacred Miracles teachings, Hojo sword training, breathwork and somatic practices with Joe, beach and fire ceremonies, plus travel support and guidance.

  • When should I arrive and depart?

    Guests gather at Salt Rock Hotel on 23 July between 9am and 11am. Final activities conclude at 4pm on 25 July, so onward flights should be scheduled for the evening.

  • How do I get to Salt Rock Hotel?

    Fly into King Shaka International Airport. Salt Rock Hotel is approximately 20 minutes away by shuttle. The retreat team can assist with travel guidance and shuttle arrangements.

  • What should I pack?

    Please bring loose, comfortable clothing, closed walking shoes, flip-flops, a hat, sunscreen, swimwear, a towel, insect repellent, a small backpack, and pens, colouring pencils or markers for reflection work.

  • Can I extend my stay?

    Yes. Earlier arrival and extended stays may be arranged directly, subject to availability and at your own expense.

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