Join Duncan Rice on Saturday and Sunday on the Beach Shala at KwazuluSpirit Fest 2026 and allow yourself to be held by the rhythm of the breath, the grounding of the postures and the quiet power of meditation.
These are more than classes — they are an invitation to return to yourself, to reconnect with your inner stillness and to step into the festival renewed, centred and inspired.
Rooted in ancient Indian tradition, Duncan’s teaching offers a rare blend of authenticity, gentleness and depth. His classes invite you to slow down, reconnect and rediscover the quiet intelligence of your own body and breath.
Duncan Rice has spent many years studying and practising Yoga, with all of his formal Yoga and meditation training taking place in India at some of the oldest and most respected institutions in the world. Yoga is also part of his heritage – his father learnt Hatha Yoga in Kolkata in the 1940s and ’50s and taught throughout his life, remaining vibrant and healthy well into his eighties. Duncan’s own training includes traditional Hatha Yoga at Kaivalyadhama, the Sivananda institutions, and Kriya Yoga meditation in Rishikesh. He also completed studies in Naturopathy at Ananda Nagar and Ayurveda with Kaivalyadhama. Rooted in ancient teachings, he believes Yoga nurtures the body, mind, intellect and soul. He teaches all levels and has a particular love for exploring how posture and controlling the breath prepare the mind for meditation, which he sees as the heart and ultimate purpose of Yoga. These special KwazuluSpirit sessions will guide you through the foundational pillars of Hatha Yoga – asana, pranayama and meditation – woven together as a single, transformative experience. Through mindful posture work, you’ll awaken strength, mobility and spaciousness in the body. Through conscious breath control, you’ll learn to steady the nervous system and cultivate inner clarity. And through meditation, you’ll be invited into the stillness that lies beneath the noise of daily life – the place where balance, insight and peace naturally arise.
Duncan teaches with warmth and accessibility, making the practice meaningful for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. His approach honours Yoga as a holistic path, one that rejuvenates mind, body and soul and gently guides us back to our true nature.
Come and experience this extraordinary practice at KwazuluSpirit 2026
Fire Walker Coach, the man who ‘Climbed Kilimanjaro on Crutches’, joins the incredible 2026 Festival’s line-up and offers FIRE WALKING Saturday 16:30 – 18:30 on the Beach Terrace. He is also a panellist on ‘The Other Side’ Colloquium on Sunday, hosted by Sandra Bullen.
Cobus’s remarkable journey of self-discovery led him to develop a unique perspective on life, embracing the power of positivity and the strength of the human spirit. With his eloquent and passionate delivery, he shares his profound insights, motivating individuals to overcome obstacles, pursue their dreams and find their own path to success. Cobus Visser has become a beacon of inspiration, leaving a lasting impact on all those who have had the privilege of hearing his empowering words.
Cobus ‘The Viking’ Visser is also a renowned South African Certified Speaking Professional, author, trainer, facilitator, life coach and Master Fire walking Instructor, dedicated to helping individuals and business leaders reach their greatest potential. Over the past decade, he has worked with thousands of individuals, teams and organisations to achieve peak performance.
Cobus lives the ethos of doing #WHATEVERITTAKES to achieve every version of your life that you pursue. After being diagnosed with haemophilia as a child and enduring excruciating pain for years, he found himself in the hospital in 2013, unable to move. Instead of conceding to that fate, Cobus decided his body would no longer be his prison. He has since not only gained full mobility but has also conquered a seemingly impossible feat and has scaled Mount Kilimanjaro — on crutches.
Cobus has co-authored three books, Extraordinary You 1, 2, and 3, with fellow coach Renier Horne, and has just released his debut memoir, Walking Through Fire in English and Loop Deur Vuur in Afrikaans, available globally. And, since starting this journey, he has twice been honoured with the Men of Valour award, but 2024 has seen him receive global recognition as a Certified Speaking Professional, headlining at the Global Speakers Association in Bali, the Business Expo Africa and REAL Success in South Africa.
Forging Legends, Building Legacies
Cobus is a Marketing Management Graduate. Adjacent to his degree, he has dedicated a great sum of his time to amplifying his ability to motivate and inspire others to succeed in every arena. He is expertly qualified as the only Certified Master Fire Walking Instructor in Africa and a Certified Master Executive Business Coach, who leads driven, powerful, forward-thinking individuals to achieve greater impact within their organisations. In addition, he has completed courses in Applied Sports Psychology, Train the Trainer, and Mental Strength, and is skilled as an Enneagram facilitator, amongst a host of other development courses that bring the most out of every mentee.
From Debra, KwazuluSpirit’ s curator and her dedicated team. JOIN US IN A CELEBRATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE HUMAN SPIRIT 30, 31 May 2026
The KwazuluSpirit Festival™, initially inspired by Bali Spirit Festival, the New Zealand North and South Spirit Festival, has been curated in 2026 with the reviews of 2023, 2024 and 2025 top of mind. This festival is our fourth year in celebration of the human spirit, our humanity and divinity, a vibrant exploration of consciousness and wellbeing. It just keeps getting better and better.
2026 NUMEROLOGY 30, 31 MAY 2026 is a Universal Year 1 and the new beginning of a 9-year cycle 2026 is the ‘Year of the Fire Horse’ The auspicious year adds a layer of passion, strength and rapid movement, further pushing the fiery ‘new beginning’ theme… We bring you FIRE WALKING with Cobus ‘The Viking’ Visser on the Saturday. early evening to maximise the powerful transitional dusk, bringing with it its reflection, acceptance of the shadow, balance and closure.
The 1 year signifies new beginnings, highlighting action and fresh starts.
We have a ‘power’ programme of Transformational Masterclasses on both days, including:Colleen-Joy Page, Sharon Castle, Anne-Marie Clulow, Jenna Dias, ‘Crossing Over’ with Radio Metro’s Taz Singh and ‘Channelling to Write with renowned publisher and author Sarah Bullen.
KZN’s much-loved spirit medium,Liz Viviers, gets our messages from above and beyond the veil, Chanel Lingenfelder channels Kuthumi LIVE. Another highly regarded KZN leader, Anne de Chazal introduces a rich and ancient sonic world of sound healing, an experience to cherish.
SATURDAY 30 May 2026. This day points to creative expression and social energy, making it a potent time for initiating projects and connecting with like-minded beings. This day in the 1 year we bring you ‘The Rise of the Divine Feminine’ with Rouxvé, spiritual teacher, priestess and integrative guide.
Our Body Movement Modalities are a highlight for all festival attendees: Tai Chi with Leo Ming, Hatha Yoga, meditation and Kirtan with Duncan Rice and Sacred Dance with Liz Cunningham.
30th May offers a carefully curated Mindful Artisan Market, live music with Ricky Zuma, something for everyone, including the kids,at the Salt Rock Country Club directly opposite the hotel; entrance to the market is free.Visit our Traditional Healing Village, at the market, hosted by Soweto-basedGodfrey Madlalate, who has been working as a traditional health practitioner since 2001, as he joins us to share his internationally acclaimed knowledge with you.
SUNDAY 31 May 2026 This is a day to initiate, lead and build a solid foundation for renewed life chapters, blending the fiery energy of the year with a need for practical, grounded action. Our Masterclasses continue on Sunday and support the need for grounded action and the need for a solid foundation as we approach 2026 with renewed vigour. Our magnificent Movement Modalities bring our intentions into tangible form through gentle physical movement.
We are delighted to offer a masterclass for the gents – ‘Untamed Men’ by former Springbok rugby player Joe van Niekerk. Since retiring from professional rugby in 2014, Joe has undergone a profound personal journey. Today, he works as a trauma healing coach, supporting both men and women, and brings a focused, two-hour men’s breakthrough experience for this significant ‘Untamed Men’ event. Secret Sensorium with Anne-Marie Clulow Visser and Tim Visser offers a new and powerful soundscape with headphones, and ‘The Other Side, hosted by Sarah Bullen, is the final significant event with panellists, Heike Sym, Cobus ‘The Viking’ Visser and Christa Buthelezi, the new publisher and editor of Odyssey Magazine.
Proceedings close with a Metta (Loving Kindness) Meditation with Pamela Evans of the Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo.
We cannot wait to share this space in time, in touch, in connection with you and invite you to enjoy this personal journey of discovery, curated to nourish body and mind and to set your spirit free
Gents, are you ready for an immersive and transformative experience?
You may remember Joe van Niekerk, also known as Big Joe, from his rugby career in the 2000s with the Lions, Stormers, Springboks, and Toulon in France. Or perhaps as Jungle Joe, shaped by his transformative years living and working in Costa Rica.
Since retiring from professional rugby in 2014, Joe has undergone a profound personal journey. Today, he works as a trauma-healing coach, supporting both men and women, and brings a focused two-hour men’s breakthrough experience to this Untamed Men session.
This men’s experience offers a grounded and supportive space within the wider spirit festival container. A space for men to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and gently explore what is present beneath the surface. The work is experiential, embodied, and rooted in presence rather than performance.
If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, burnt out, or emotionally disconnected, and you sense there is something deeper calling for your attention, this session offers space for clarity, grounding, and meaningful insight.
There was a time when the feminine was not hidden, feared, or silenced—but revered as the living intelligence of life itself. Priestesses, healers, witches, oracles, and wise ones were the backbone of society, holding the mysteries of birth and death, sexuality and creation, ritual and the unseen worlds.
As patriarchal systems rose, the feminine was pushed into the shadows. Intuition was dismissed. Sensitivity was shamed. The body was severed from spirit. Both women and men were taught to distrust the receptive, cyclical, relational forces of life—and in doing so, we lost an essential part of ourselves.
The time of the Goddess rising is here.
The Rise of the Divine Feminine is a living transmission. In this masterclass, Rouxvé invites you into the felt presence of the feminine current moving through the world at this time—calling forth ways of being that go against everything you’ve been taught in this lifetime. This is not about gender. The Divine Feminine lives within all beings and awakens wherever there is a willingness to listen, to feel, and to surrender to the intelligence behind the creation of all of existence. The result? A renewed, unwavering faith in life’s miraculous unravelling. This gathering is an initiation into balance, wholeness, and sacred power—where the Goddess awaits, ready to meet you once again.
Rouxvé is a spiritual teacher, Priestess, and integrative guide who has worked with clients across the world—both online and in person—to support deep remembrance, embodiment, and sovereignty. Her work helps people reconnect with their Higher Self and awaken the dormant codes of wisdom and power that allow their true nature to come fully online.
Through this process, clients are guided back into wholeness—embracing all aspects of who they are—leading to greater clarity, fulfillment, and an inner sense of authority rooted in the body and soul.
Her work bridges ancient priestess traditions with modern science & biohacking, creating spaces of deep transmission & transformation rather than surface-level teaching. Rouxvé’ s flagship offering, the Priestess Initiation, is a sacred journey of embodiment and remembrance for women called to live in devotion to their highest truth.
