Peter Townshend

Peter Townshend Founder | Teacher | Writer | Researcher | Integrative Wellness Facilitator I am the founder and guiding teacher at Vala House, a retreat space dedicated to conscious living, embodied learning, and integrative healing. My work bridges literature, psychology, yoga, Ayurveda, and philosophy — weaving together ancient insight and modern inquiry to help people reconnect with their most authentic selves. With a Master’s in English Literature, an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Media Studies, and Psychology, and over 1,000 hours of Yoga Alliance–registered yoga teacher training, I bring both intellectual depth and experiential grounding to my teaching. I am also a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, breathwork facilitator, life coach, and the creator of Biblio-Coaching — a reflective modality that integrates literary analysis, mindfulness, and psychological insight. My background includes writing for many of South Africa’s leading newspapers and lecturing at the University of Pretoria, experiences that shaped my ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and depth. At Vala House, I guide immersive retreats and wellness programs that integrate Vedic science, yoga, and contemporary psychology — creating transformative spaces for self-inquiry and renewal. Currently, I am engaged in research into Advaita Vedānta and the Vedas, exploring how non-dual philosophy can inform modern approaches to wellbeing, consciousness, and meaning-making.

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