RELEASE HEAL RENEW
Coming Home to Yourself
SOMATIC HEALING WORKSHOP
In the softness of the breath, wisdom of the body, and the gentle rhythm of the drum, we remember that we were never truly lost.
This healing workshop is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your body, release stress and tension, regulate your nervous system, and rediscover your inner calm.
Many women carry the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, burnout and trauma within their bodies. While understanding our experiences through conversation can be valuable, lasting healing often begins by gently listening to the wisdom of the body and the rhythm of the heart.
This nurturing women-only workshop introduces a range of evidence-informed, body-based practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing and deeper self-connection in a safe, supportive environment.
Throughout the day you will experience gentle somatic practices designed to help you release tension, restore balance and reconnect with yourself, in a safe and nurturing environment.
During the workshop you will experience:
Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) activation of the body’s natural tremor mechanism that can safely release deep muscular tension and accumulated stress. You will be guided through gentle TRE® sessions and leave with an understanding of how this practice can support release and ongoing wellbeing.
Breath-work ; Discover simple, therapeutic breathing techniques that calm the nervous system, increase body awareness and help regulate the stress response.
Somatic Practices ; Experience mindful movement, grounding exercises, body awareness techniques and nervous system regulation practices that cultivate safety, resilience and presence.
Women’s Drum Circle; Immerse yourself in the healing power of rhythm. No musical experience is needed. You will drum within minutes. Through simple West African djembe rhythms, we create connection, joy, expression and co-regulation within a supportive circle of women.
This workshop is suitable for women who are:
● Looking for a gentle, body-based approach to healing
● Living with stress, anxiety or burnout
● Recovering from difficult life experiences or trauma
● Feeling disconnected from themselves
● Seeking practical tools for nervous system regulation
● Wanting connection with like-minded women in a safe and welcoming space
What you will take home:
● Reduce stress and physical tension
● Regulate your nervous system
● Feel more grounded and present
● Improve emotional resilience
● Deepen your connection with yourself
● Experience greater calm, vitality and wellbeing
This is no pressure workshop. Everything is offered as an invitation, allowing you to participate at your own pace while being supported within a safe, compassionate trauma-informed environment.
Sometimes healing doesn’t begin with words. It begins with a breath, a gentle tremor, a rhythm, and the quiet reminder that your body already knows the way home.
Important Notes:
• Women only | Small group for personal attention and a safe atmosphere
• Not suitable if you are pregnant, have a history of seizures, recently had major surgery, or cannot perform gentle leg exercises
• To keep costs down, and in the consideration of the many allergies and food sensitivities, the retreat will be self-catering.
• Payment is non-refundable, however, it is transferable to a friend or a family member who meets the same criteria.
• You will leave feeling calm and grounded with a renewed connection to your body, deeper understanding of trauma, and with self-help tools to support your ongoing journey.
Date: Saturday, 25/07/2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Venue: Sweet Valley, Constantia
Facilitator: Metka Zurman Volkwyn
Wellbeing Investment: R1499
Early Bird: R1299 valid until 20/7
Booking essential | Limited spaces available
BOOK HERE: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/385868-coming-home-to-yourself/
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A Circle of Women, Rhythm & Wellbeing
Across cultures and throughout history, rhythm has brought people together. It calms the nervous system, creates connection, and reminds us that we belong.
You are warmly invited to join the Release Heal Renew Women’s Drum Circle in Constantia for a restorative day of rhythm, stress release, connection, joy and wellbeing.
Together, we will learn simple West African djembe rhythms in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No previous drumming experience is needed. Every woman, regardless of her musical ability, can participate with ease and enjoy the experience from the very first beat.
The steady pulse of the drum has a profound effect on both body and mind. Drumming can help regulate the nervous system, release accumulated stress, improve mood, and restore a sense of calm and balance. As the circle settles into a shared rhythm, something quietly beautiful unfolds; strangers become companions, individual voices become one, and a deep sense of joy, presence, and belonging naturally emerges.
The day will be facilitated by Metka Zurman Volkwyn, Life Coach, Trauma Release Provider, retreat facilitator, and djembe player. Having learnt traditional West African rhythms from Ghanaian Djembefola Master Manan Ajimah, Metka offers a welcoming experience that honours both the rich heritage of the music and the healing power of women gathering in community.
What to expect:
• No drumming experience required
• Djembe drums provided
• Learn simple accessible West African djembe rhythms
• Nervous system regulation and inexplicable feelings of joy through rhythm
• A welcoming circle of women dedicated to relaxation, connection, and wellbeing
No performance.
No pressure.
Just rhythm, presence, laughter, joy, and connection.
When women gather in rhythm, something ancient awakens. Come and reconnect with your own heartbeat and the living heartbeat of the circle.
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Venue: Sweet Valley, Constantia
Facilitator: Metka Zurman Volkwyn
Early Bird: R550 until 14 July
Normal Price: R650
Booking essential | Limited spaces available
BOOK HERE: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383811-womens-drum-circle/
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Trauma
Release
Retreat
WITHOUT TALK THERAPY
TRAUMA RELEASE RETREAT SAT 29 AUG | 9:00 - 16:00
“Trauma is actually NOT the story of what happened a long time ago; trauma is the residue that’s living inside of you now; causing uncomfortable sensations, panic reactions, anxiety, depression, uptight-ness, explosions, anger, physical emotional pain and negative impulses.”
Dr Bessel Van der Kolk
Trauma is not only held in the mind, it lives in the body. Whether caused by childhood adversity, relationship abuse, illness, burnout, sudden loss, or overwhelming life events, trauma can remain trapped in the nervous system long after the experience has ended. It can quietly affect our mood, relationships, physical health, and ability to feel calm and safe in our own bodies.
This one-day, stress and trauma release retreat, is designed with this in mind and specifically caters for women seeking to release stress and explore trauma-informed, body-based healing. It offers gentle and safe, science-backed self-help practices that support and regulate the nervous system, restore connection between mind and body, and reduce the symptoms of unresolved trauma.
You will be guided by Metka Zurman-Volkwyn, a trauma-informed life coach, Certified Trauma Release Exercise-TRE® Provider, mentor, and survivor of complex trauma who has personally found recovery from PTSD, anxiety, and chronic back pain through the very methods shared during this retreat.
What You’ll Experience:
• A safe, confidential, and compassionate space to explore stress and trauma release through body-based techniques and self-regulation.
• Trauma-informed insights to help you understand how trauma gets stored in the body and nervous system, and how to begin releasing it.
• Gentle group discussions that offer connection, support, and shared healing with other women on similar journeys.
• Trauma Release Exercises-TRE®, (x2 sessions) a powerful practice that activates the body’s natural neurogenic tremors to release stored trauma and return the body and mind to calm and balance.
• Vagus nerve stimulation techniques to support your body’s natural relaxation and healing responses.
• Breathwork that helps to release stress, reset the nervous system, and build emotional resilience.
• A science-backed cue-controlled relaxation technique that can calm anxiety anywhere, using just one word.
• Grounding tools for moments of dissociation, overwhelm, or anxiety, bringing you back to the present with clarity and calm.
This Workshop is Especially For You If You Are:
• Experiencing anxiety, panic, irritability, or chronic stress
• Struggling with anger, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion
• Holding onto trauma memories or persistent physical tension
• Living with chronic pain, IBS, tension headaches, or sleep disturbances
• Recovering from burnout, illness, PTSD, or a life-altering diagnosis
Important Notes:
• Women only | Small group for personal attention and a safe atmosphere
• Not suitable if you are pregnant, have a history of seizures, recently had major surgery, or cannot perform gentle leg exercises
• This is not a quick fix, but an opportunity to get introduced to some practical and empowering somatic tools for long-term healing.
• To keep costs down, and in the consideration of the many allergies and food sensitivities, the retreat will be self-catering.
• Payment is non-refundable, however, it is transferable to a friend or a family member who meets the same criteria.
• You will leave feeling calm and grounded with a renewed connection to your body, deeper understanding of trauma, and with self-help tools to support your ongoing journey.
Sleeping option also available at a 50% discounted rate for those who wish to stay at the beautiful Amethyst Lodge where the retreat will be held ( not included in this price).
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Venue: Sweet Valley, Constantia
Facilitator: Metka Zurman Volkwyn
Wellbeing Investment: R1499
Early Bird: R1299 valid until 22/8
Booking essential | Limited spaces available
BOOK HERE: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/385868-trauma-release/
ELECTRONIC GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE