PRE-KAER
Preparing You for a Transformative Journey
As you prepare to start your Kaer experience, we want to thank you for your trust and openness in joining us on this transformative journey. To support you in making the most of this upcoming retreat, we’ve curated a selection of preparation exercises, a packing list and some more important information. Each element of this pre-Kaer package is thoughtfully designed to help you enter the experience with clarity, presence, and an open heart, ready to embrace the insights and breakthroughs that await you.
In the stillness of nature, we find the movement within.
ARRIVE, SETTLE, AND BEGIN
Your Flight & Arrival Information
We believe it’s essential for everyone to arrive feeling centered and relaxed, so we encourage you to take your journey in your own space and time. Travel at your own pace, allowing yourself the freedom to prepare and unwind before we come together. Upon your arrival at Johannesburg Airport, you’ll find the nearby hotel just a quick 5 to 10 min walk away at the airport. When you exit the terminal, take the escalator up one level towards the parking area; this is one level above the arrivals hall. You’ll see the escalator right away. Don’t go outside, as that will lead you in the wrong direction or make you take a longer route. At the top, walk up a slight incline along the parking area. At the end of this walkway, you’ll see an elevator to the hotel. There are plenty of signs for the City Lodge Hotel, so it’s hard to miss. You’ll be able to check in at with your own name, your own pace, just relax, and settle in for a comfortable start to your retreat. The next morning, we’ll meet briefly before breakfast for a relaxed group introduction. After breakfast, at 8 AM, we’ll depart together for the transfer to Koro River Camp. Should you need to contact someone upon your arrival or at any point during your journey, you can reach Barbara at: +31 6 16 598 238.
What To Pack
We recommend bringing different layers of clothing. This will be useful due to temperature differences and to protect from any mosquitoes that might be around during the evenings. Additionally, we recommend wearing natural colors during game drives and hiking (no bright or white) so as not to stand out and scare off the animals. It’s mandatory to wear closed shoes during hikes in the reserve. Trail shoes or hiking boots are recommended for this activity. Packing List - Lightweight, breathable clothing: Neutral colors (avoid bright colors) suitable for safari and warm weather. - Long-sleeve shirts and pants: For sun protection and insect protection. - Comfortable walking shoes: Sturdy footwear for safari and walking activities. - Yoga clothing. - Comfortable clothing for breathwork sessions: preferabel no zippers and buttons. - Sun hat or cap: For sun protection. - Lightweight jacket: For cooler evenings or mornings. - Swimwear - Training/Sport Clothing: For safari trips. - Warm sweater: For cooler nights. - Sunglasses - Sunscreen: High SPF for protection against the sun. - Insect repellent: To protect against mosquitoes and other insects. - Water bottle: Stay hydrated during safari trips. - Backpack or day bag: For carrying essentials during safari trips. - Headphones. - Letter from family or friend: preparation exercise.
A Journey Within
Welcome to the Wilderness of You
Dear friend It is a great honour to be sharing this special time with you. Thank you for saying yes, to yourself, to your breath, and to the spirit of adventure. We have curated an experience that honours this ancient land and meets you in a way that is gentle, inspiring, and deeply restorative. Our mornings will begin in communion with the land, with practices that open the senses and awaken the body into presence. Through breathwork, movement, reflection, and rest, you will explore the inner landscapes of feeling and imagination. There will be time for solitude and silence, for story and shared humanity. You will create art, write, breathe, and listen to the whispers of your heart. We invite you to receive this retreat as an immersive experience, to be nourished, supported, and guided by your breath, away from the usual distractions of life. This is a space to remember your own rhythm, to rekindle inspiration, and to reconnect with the pulse of life itself. By the end of our journey, may you find yourself breathing with greater ease, rooted in clarity, alive with curiosity, and ready to carry your roar, your authentic, grounded vitality, back into the world. With love and in breath, Ela
Setting Your Intentions
Ground yourself. Arrive with purpose.
To help you step into Botswana already more connected to yourself, we invite you to prepare two personal elements before the journey: 𝟭. 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 Ask a close friend, partner, or family member to write you a sealed letter to bring with you. This letter is a mirror, a reminder of your strengths and the parts of you that are still waiting to roar. Knowing that I’m leaving for this special trip to Botswana, I have a small request. Would you be able to write me a letter, either handwritten or printed, sealed in an envelope, for me to bring along on my journey? It would mean a lot to me if you could consider the following questions when writing: » How do you see me as a person? » What do you see as my challenges within my character/personality? » What do you appreciate about me, and what do you see as my strengths? » What traits do you think I have that remain below the surface? » What do you think I should give more attention to in life? Please feel free to make this letter your own. These questions are simply prompts to help you reflect on things that may guide me during my time in Botswana. Thank you so much for taking the time; having this with me will make a real difference on this journey. 𝟮) 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 Please download two songs on your phone (so they’re available offline): » A song that captures or highlights an important moment in your life. » A song that resonates with where you are in life right now. 𝟯) 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 Take a moment to listen and feel your breathing, without changing it, just watching it for a few minutes. If your breath was a language of your body, heart and soul what would it be saying right now?
