Reflections...
What women are saying about Package 1: Mooncycle wisdom
Monet took me on a delicate, beautiful, yet potent discovery of my Inner Feminine. We had several sessions together over a few weeks where I learned everything about the moon cycles and how to work with my moon cycle so that I know when and how to optimise my energy. I really didn’t have any background in this and I absolutely loved how Monet presented this to me. It was easy, effortless and actually fun!
Monet also took me through various processes to use the Yoni Egg. What I noticed after and during these sessions was that I started to feel and exhibit more feminine energy. I got my spark back! I also noticed that I had felt more attractive. Things in my life started to reflect, where I even started to dress differently and take better care of myself.
The way that Monet holds space is absolutely sacred, held and beautiful. I always feel loved, supported and empowered after any class or session that I have had with her. Monet’s knowledge and understanding of the womb, tantra, health, and goddess archetypes is implausible. If you are looking to explore the womb, your moon cycle or Taoist tantra, I would highly recommend her work. She’s authentic and the real deal!
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Leigh
Self-employed as healer
I didn’t quite know what to expect coming into these sessions, how it would benefit me or how it would make me feel to talk about such intimate things. Let’s just say I walked out feeling so proud to be a woman and what my body can do, we are forced to hide these parts of ourselves as the world sees it as messy and taboo, I feel lucky that I can experience such magic and have a new view on all things about my body that I have been taught to dislike.
Monet created a safe space that enabled me to share and really get answers to questions I had never asked before.
The manual we were given is so informative, from Yoni care to food’s to eat during parts of your cycle, it covers it so in-depth and on a level that when I am at home, I can still understand. The knowledge I have taken away from the workshop is not only on a physical level of feeling more confident about how my body works but it has also created mental awareness that what I put into my body effects my hormones.
I will definitely be doing more sessions, this Is what we need, and I hope all woman go and realize that they are enough and what their bodies do is INCREDIBLE!
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Olivia Coetzee, Sales and Admin Assistant
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I feel greatly benefitted from attending Monet’s Womb Cycle Sessions. Monet shared with us many Ancient Sisterhood Wisdom’s that have been passed down from generations of women, yet somehow in our modern age we have lost these essential traditions of self-love, womb care.
The biggest gift I have taken away from our time together is the understanding that my monthly moon cycle is in fact a blueprint of my life and a true reflection of my current state of being. Learning the practice of shadow work helps one to read and understand those monthly keys which allows us to heal past trauma’s and create a blissful womb journey. Understanding the different ‘seasons’ in the month and learning how to implement the complementary activities into my daily routine has had a very harmonizing effect in my life. I find using the Moondale mapping has also been a great tool in consciously aligning myself with the different phases of the moon.
These invaluable yoni and moon-cycle practices allow us to delve deep into the feminine energy and create a blissful and blessed womb.
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Kadis De longh, Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper
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I got sick and tired of taking painkillers and suffering with intense menstrual pain after going on the pill - and I have since been searching for natural alternatives that work.
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I was so excited to see Monet's sessions covered these topics, along with so many more, related to understanding how to care for my body with its cycles. Monet provided us with a detailed guide to take home that is a BIBLE for all things female - she even has a grocery list of foods that naturally balance your hormones as they fluctuate through the month!
Monet addressed these topics with incredible knowledge, care and expertise, along with many giggles, welcomed tea and chats. It was fun, incredibly informative, and I just want to share this event with everyone. If you are a woman, you need to go to this!
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Kersti de Beer, Yoga teacher and Artist
What women are saying about Package 2: Shadow Work
Working with Dr Monet Viljoen has taught me so many valuable lessons that I will carry with me forever. Starting with Moon cycle Magick, we come to learn compassion, understanding and love for ourselves throughout our ever changing phases. We come to a new respect and understanding of our feminine nature. A reminder of our sacred femininity. The shadow work that was done will always continue. Monet has equipped me with practical tools that I now use on a daily basis throughout my interactions and life. This shadow work is extremely profound and should not be underestimated. I am noticing changes occurring in my life months after our sessions and I suspect that this will continue throughout the rest of my life.
I thank the universe and my lucky stars every day for having the privilege of being in the presence of this Magical Woman & Healer. Thank you for helping me remember what I am. Thank you for helping me to value and Love myself.
With Eternal Gratitude,
Janine Quinn
Self Employed, nutritional chef
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Dr. Monet Viljoen (verander gerus na enige naam wat beter van pas is) could not have crossed my path at a better time. In my 29 years on earth, I have been searching for the right tools to navigate my way through life, especially adulthood. The Shadow Work course has finally allowed me to reconnect with my goddesses and how to allow them each to guide me according to their strengths when I feel weak.
Not only do I feel equipped with the tools to finally practice effective self-care and self-improvement, but she has introduced me to a whole new field of thought that I simply can not get enough of. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Viljoen and her work for helping me find my one true love and soulmate: ME.
Marlie Stuwig
Film Industry Creative (TM)
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Monet is a wealth of knowledge and holds space impeccably to take you through a deep shadow process that allows you to illuminate the parts that have holding you back from receiving your hearts truest desires.
I loved Monet’s ability to synthesise abstract and diverse constructs of knowledge, in here own unique shadow work process that brought together mind, body and spirit integration through embodiment and alchemy. I’m incredibly grateful for her level of professionalism, and the way this process transformed my life and was able to support an integration of a piece, that previously had taken years to work through, that finally was able to come home and be integrated in these short weeks with her
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Willow Jayne
Medicine woman, Entrepeneur, author
Monet has been a true gift to my psyche.
The sessions with her have taught me to be more aware and able in dealing with my past and future traumas.
Monet is a kind, loving woman who does her work with compassion and great knowledge. If venturing into your shadows is what you want to do, I would definitely recommend embarking on that journey with her!
Thank you Monet, can't wait for our next encounter.
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I came across Shadow Illumination Yoga while searching for a program in shadow work. I was hooked by the word “ amygdala hijacking” appearing on the website. I undertook the shadow work program under Monet’s guidance.
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When I signed up, Monet was amid conducting a re-treat and navigating a flood situation on the off-grid farm she was staying on. She was very committed and drove to a neighboring town to continue my sessions. I am very grateful about it. I felt safe and encouraged throughout my interactions with Monet which allowed sharing of many vulnerable aspects with in me. She was very patient with me taking time to discover my antidote archetype. Monet’s suggestions were practical, scientific and doable for whenever one is triggered. I feel that I found a compassionate friend who helped me heal at the right time. I will whole heartedly recommend Monet for her services.
Prasad, Dentist
What people are saying about:
Private Yoga Sessions
Jivamukti yoga is my preferred style of yoga, I am always not exactly sure why I say that because I am no expert at the different yoga styles but I do know that I always leave a Jivamukti class feeling nourished and stronger. I find it to be quite a spiritual experience (emphasis on "spiritual" being whatever "spiritual" is for you). Monet takes care in each second of the lesson, every part of your time with her has meaning. She focuses on your journey within, and really helps to explain what that means bit by bit, because let's face it, the journey within is a complicated one.
In the time that I have been practicing with her I have learnt different Mantras, Mudras with simple dance movements and key tips on how to stay focused during meditation. These are amazing tools that I am using on a daily basis with managing my stress and emotions. Her yoga sequences are so beautifully put together. There is the perfect balance of feeling that you are working hard but the sequence is at just the right speed for you to focus on your ujjayi breathing. Throughout the lesson you can feel yourself getting stronger and stronger and that is usually when Monet will introduce some phenomenal demonstration of which pose she would like you to do next, she is particularly good at reading your progress and convincing you that you are capable, more often than not you find yourself in that pose (not quite as gracefully as Monet).
For me, adjustments and assists are particularly important during a yoga class and Monet is very good and spotting where you are going wrong, I have felt amazing progress in my practice since taking classes with her, and I think a lot of it has to do with how she points out what should be adjusted and then feeling the difference it makes.
Monet's playlists are out of this world, I always feel like she has spent decades planning the sequence of song with practice because it always feels so on point. I truly enjoy her choice in music for the final corpse pose, I often drift off to a nearby alternate universe, this is a space of stillness that is so needed in this bustling world. Monet is a fierce yogi warrior with such a gentle and kind soul, who is deeply welcoming to all around her.
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Caeli Partridge, Events Administrator for a sports events company in Cape Town
I will describe Monet's classes as a soul playdate. Her dharma talks are a combination of ancient insights and inspiration that blends in with real life experiences. During her yoga teachings I feel free form all judgement and I always leave class feeling connected to the pure feeling of being alive. Monet's classes are a "must-experience" to any adventurous soul!
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Nadia de Vries, Accountant
Lessons with Monet have not only changed the way I think about yoga but they have also drastically changed the relationship I have with myself. She's managed to push me through my mental barriers (I don't have a yoga body... I have too many wobbly bits... I drink too much coffee...) and as such, I am working through my physical barriers. Her class is such an incredible space and my fellow classmates feel like friends. It's an environment of positivity and encouragement (even when you fall over...). I am attempting poses this year that I never dreamed of attempting before and it's brought me such a wonderful sense of accomplishment. I cannot explain what a big impact attending Monet's classes have had on my life and I am eternally grateful to her for helping me change my internal dialogue. I also love that we learn something new at the beginning of each lesson (like the yamas) that we can apply to our everyday experiences. Her classes are strong, energizing and motivating. For the first time in a long time I feel like a yogi.
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Shante Phillips, Mathematics Educator
For the past 7 or so months I have been practicing Vinyasa Yoga with Monet Viljoen with her inspiring teaching. Every week I know I can come to my mat on a Thursday and know that when I leave I will be one with myself. She has changed my way of thinking and speaking and even the way I perceive myself as a being as well as encouraging me to go further than my comfort zone within the poses (Asana’s). I have learnt a lot about my inner child and about childhood trauma that can be still lingering deep inside without knowing that it is there and how to deal with the many challenges. Monet is truly an inspiration in my life and to me has become a very good friend. Every week Monet brings such patience, calmness and brightness to each yoga practice and sometimes she pushes you a little further than you would want to go but acknowledges when you have reached your limit. If I am drained and tired and really don’t have the energy for yoga I still go as I know that when I start my practice I will have empowered my inner being and at the end of the class I leave relaxed, calm and ready for the rest of the week. I look forward to each and every Thursday evening!
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Samantha Montignies, Accountant, Tax Consultant, Payroll Administrator
I have been attending Monet’s yoga classes for several months. While every class is a physical test, what makes her teaching more powerful is the open and honest nature with which she guides her students. Her dharma talks are always inspiring and enlightening and make her classes a much richer experience than just a workout could ever be.
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Deon Jordaan, Woodwork Artist
What women are saying about the Sacred Sensual Sister Bush Retreat...
I am so grateful to have been part of this SSS Bush Retreat and to celebrate Sisterhood with a small group of beautiful women.
The location was perfect and loaded with loving and caring energy and good vibes where one can simply just be. Our beautiful facilitator Monet, carefully planed 2 days filled with nature walks, guided meditations, dancing, fire show, practices, talks, yummy elixirs and yoga workouts which leaves you in reminisce days after the event.
The entire weekend was my highlight and I just loved reconnecting with my mind, body and soul again. It is evident that Monet has such a strong passion for what she does and by how she teaches and supports you find your inner goddess and embracing your femininity.
I am so much looking forward to the next event!
Birgit
The weekend retreat led by Monet was absolutely beautiful. It had the right balance of being nourishing and also out of the comfort zone just far enough to allow some deep feelings to come up for healing.
Her presence is calming and authentic, and invites the same from all who participate. My autistic masking has me quite closed off in social situations, especially when they're slightly challenging, but I felt myself opening up very quickly in ways that I wouldn't normally have done.
It's not easy to get a group of strangers talking freely about intimate challenges, yet Monet has created the space where this happened effortlessly. She addresses themes that many social circles squirm to talk about, and this is exactly what we need for deep healing and connection.
Even though trauma and neurosensitivity have restricted my ability to open up, she has allowed me to safely express myself and go inward in ways that were nourishing and needed. I am very grateful for this.
Sybille
The SSS Bush Retreat was unlike anything I have ever attended. I had a vague Idea of what could be expected, but the reality of it was so much more.
From the first day all the ladies (hosts & attendees) were super friendly & inviting, making an effort to get to know one another. The natural setting & relaxed vibe of Georgies Homestead was lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed discovering all the little pieces of art scattered all over the property.
Monet is an absolute goddess with a calm & elegant nature. Her vast knowledge of the Divine Feminine, Yoga, different Archetypes etc. is overwhelming. Many things I had not heard of before and I enjoyed the discussions we had a lot. On both evenings we were blessed with a beautiful fire spinning show, after which we all huddled together around the fire for some ecstatic dance.
As the weekend progressed, the more everyone relaxed and opened up. On our last morning we had the opportunity to share some more about our lives and the struggles we had gone through and are still facing. It was a very emotional, but a freeing experience. In a world where there is constant judgement & a rush to keep moving, it was awesome to just sit, feel & listen, slowly removing the walls we sometimes put up to protect ourselves.
With an open mind and heart many things can be gained from such a retreat and it was a great experience filled with many special moments.
Nadine
Thank you for an awesome weekend spent with you and six other gorgeous women.
I really enjoyed and appreciated how you held the space for all of us.
The various ceremonies that we celebrated were awesome - the opening and closing, outside blissful bath celebration, dance and fire celebrations.
You allowed us to be ourselves and held the space for us to explore, open more doors and share our experiences.
Namaste Wendy
What an amazing experience! . I loved the weekend. It way exceeded my expectations. I didn't have a clue what to expect, but signed up with an open mind.
The yoga and meditations were beautiful. I was very impressed with the course material and it was obvious that a huge amount of time, effort and expertise went into. I loved how Dr. Monet incorporated her own journey into her material, making it relatable and sharing with openness.
I realized just how much programming and judgment we carry around our own sensuality. I highly recommend any workshop with her.
She creates a save environment for you to delve deep and explore any resistance you might hold that is keeping you from your own growth and expansion. I can't wait to go again. To share, to cry and laugh, dance and connect with our Sacred Sisterhood.
Zelda