Coregulation Equine Retreat
Journey to Coregulation
a JD and Nativmethod Cooperation
with Natasa Kovalik & Anna Poppe
Nine days of nervous-system work, herd wisdom and wide horizons at Joseph's Dream Stud & Academy, Namibia.
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Who it is for?
Anyone ready to step out of everyday life and reconnect with themselves - at a crossroads, after a demanding season, or simply curious what a herd can show them.
All riding levels are welcome on the retreat days; the safari is for intermediate riders and above, for non-riders we offer additional liberty classes and a walking safari.
Price:
3000 Euro
Maximum 8 Participants
What you will Experience
Coregulation in stillness and in movement
A nine-day journey, held between the quiet of the herd and the wide-open safari trail. Each day moves you through nervous- system work and horse assisted activities, building safe connection step by step - first in stillness, then in movement, and finally in the saddle. Mornings begin with nervous-system exercises out in nature. The days are shaped around the horses, and every evening closes gently with rest and reflection. Your home for the week is Sandwerf Retreat, the farm of the Joseph's Dream Stud near Windhoek, Namibia where the horses live together as a natural herd.
The horse as a mirror
Horses are prey animals. Their survival depends on reading every living thing around them - its energy, its intention, the state of its body - and responding in the moment. They don't respond to what you say, but to how you are. That makes them honest, gentle mirrors.
Coregulation is what happens when two nervous systems settle each other. In the company of a calm herd, attention moves out of the head and back into the body and intuition. Nativmethod works with this through presence, clarity and authenticity, focused on the process and the connection, not on a goal to reach.
Meet your Facilitators
Natasa Kovalik
F O U N D E R , N A T I V M E T H O D
· L E A D F AC I L I T A T O R
Natasa grew up in the saddle with her horse Morci, who first showed her that a horse is a mirror. She founded Nativmethod ten years ago and has since led self-awareness, leadership and team- building work with horses for individuals and companies. She is a certified Gestalt therapist, trained as a horse assisted trainer with HorseDream, studied with Linda Kohanov in Paris, and is a member of the European Association of Horse Assisted Education. TEDx speaker, 2019.
Anna Poppe
C O - F A C I L I T A T O R
Anna spent years building brands andteams as a global marketing leader at Philips and CMO of Hungary's leading online grocer - then stepped away from corporate life to find a different way of working. She knows from experience what a real transition asks of you. This is her sixth year travelling with horses in Africa, and she returns to Sandwerf a year after volunteering with the herd. She trained in the Nativmethod with Natasa, and now brings the method to the herd
she knows.
Additional Information
What's included:
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8 nights accommodation at Sandwerf Retreat Lodge, Luxury single or double room chalet; each room with kingsize bed & private bathroom; breakfast, lunch, dinner and laundry service
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Daily Equine Sessions from Day 2 - Day 5 as to detailed Retreat program.
During your stay at Sandwerf:
Accommodation:
Our peaceful and modern shaped Sandwerf Retreat green village provides accomodation for you during your stay in one of our unique and light chalets; each room single occupation and each room with private bathroom. Each chalet has a veranda with it's own mini pool.
Meals:
Three meals provided by our talented chef on side are included as well as water, juice, tea, coffee - extra drinks are not included and on your own account. Special diets like vegan are not included in price but can be catered for. Vegetarian meal option is included.
Extras
Transfers:
Airport Shuttle from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Sandwerf Retreat Farm: € 85.00 per person
Activities:
Guided 2 nights Horse Riding Safari to our unique Safari Camp included (max 6 participants)
Or Sandwerf Retreat Program during Safari days.
Extra Week
You are welcome to book extra weeks as an exclusive equine guests directly with us to deepen your training experience and practice your newly gained skills with our huge variety of horses at stud.
Bookings: info@josephsdreamstud.com
Good to know
Visa:
You are entering Namibia on a Tourism Visa.
(Please note only Citizen of the People’s Republic of China will need to apply for an entry visa upfront).
Travel Vaccinations recommended for Namibia are Tetanus, Hepatitis and Typhus; as recommended in general for the whole of Africa. Please note that we are located in a non-malaria area (90km from Windhoek). No malaria prophylaxes required.
General Safety & Behaviour Rules and Regulations during your stay at Stud Farm apply.
Impressions of Sandwerf and JD Stud & Academy
