Prana & Bean

13/07/2026

One of the concepts closest to my heart at Prana & Bean was serving artisan sourdough pizza with fermented side dishes, encouraging our guests to eat with their hands.

For some, it felt unusual. For others, it sparked curiosity. A few immediately understood the deeper intention.

Across many ancient cultures, eating with our hands was never considered bad manners. It was a way of creating a direct connection with our food. Taking a moment to feel its texture, temperature and nourishment before taking a bite encouraged presence, gratitude and a slower, more mindful eating experience.

When we eat more slowly and intentionally, we often chew more thoroughly, become aware of fullness sooner, and engage more of our senses. It transforms a meal from simply consuming food into experiencing it.

Prana & Bean was never just about serving food. It was about inviting people to reconnect with simple traditions that have nourished humanity for generations.

Although closing the café has been one of the most emotional journeys of my life, I know it was only the beginning. The vision has grown beyond four walls, and I am excited to continue sharing these concepts in new ways.

The video below offers a small glimpse into one of the many intentional choices behind Prana & Bean. Thank you to everyone who embraced the journey with an open heart. This is not the end. It is simply the next chapter.

Anlizette.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Closing the doors of Prana & Bean Café has been one of the most emotional chapters of my journey.

After sharing my video, I was overwhelmed by the love and support from people around the world. Your messages, kind words and encouragement have meant more than I can ever express. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I was amazed to see my website reach over 16,000 visits, but I also made the difficult decision to disconnect it. At this moment, it was simply too emotional to keep it live. Thankfully, I captured a few snapshots that will forever hold the beautiful memories of Prana & Bean Café.

This is not the end. It is a season of reflection, healing and allowing my true purpose to unfold. I have already started making a few changes behind the scenes and, in time, I will begin creating and sharing new content that reflects this next chapter.

For now, I am giving myself the space to gently close one chapter before breathing new life into the next.

Please stay connected.

With so much gratitude, thank you for walking this journey with me. Your love, encouragement and belief have reminded me that sometimes an ending is simply the beginning of something even more meaningful.

27/06/2026

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27/06/2026

25/06/2026

Due to personal and financial reasons, Prana & Bean Café will be temporarily closed.

14/06/2026

What a beautiful weekend at Prana & Bean Café.

From fairy lit evenings and meaningful conversations, to glasses of freshly crafted local cranberry kombucha, our signature pumpkin & cacao brownies, artisan sourdough pizzas, and complimentary fermented side dishes from Avalon Herbals.

Every moment was a celebration of conscious living and nourishing food.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every guest who joined us, the tourists who sought out and experienced our unique menu, and to our incredible Prana team whose passion and dedication made it all possible.

Thank you for choosing to gather, connect, and share in the Prana & Bean experience.

We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable moments around our table.

With gratitude, the Prana & Bean Café Fam 💛

13/06/2026

Looking for something a little different this weekend?

Join us at Prana & Bean Café for artisan sourdough pizzas, nutrient rich health shakes, wholesome smoothies, fresh blended fruit & vegetable juices, and our much loved Guilt Free Cacao & Pumpkin Brownie
🌿 Every pizza order now includes a complimentary fermented side dish, lovingly crafted in collaboration with Avalon Herbals Miracle Microbes.

Supporting gut health never tasted this good!

A dining experience designed to feed your body, uplift your energy, and delight your senses.

📍 1 Marina Drive, Marina Beach
🕚 Friday to Sunday | 11am to 6pm
🥡 Take Aways Welcome
📞 063 157 9211
🌐 www.pranaandbean.co.za⁠�

07/06/2026

Sundays at Prana & Bean are all about slowing down and soaking in the simple joys. 🌿

From nourishing smoothies and peaceful moments in our Reading Lounge, to the occasional visit from our friendly feline friends, every corner invites you to unwind.

We love welcoming our guests into this tranquil space, where conversations flow gently and the soothing sound of water cascading into the pond creates the perfect backdrop for rest and reflection.

Thank you for spending your Sundays with us. We cherish every visit.

06/06/2026

What if colour is more than something we see?
Every colour carries a frequency, a vibration that interacts with us in ways we often overlook. Nature has always understood this. The deep reds of beetroot, the vibrant orange of butternut, the lush greens of leafy vegetables, the rich blues and purples found in berries. Each colour represents unique nutrients, energy signatures and benefits for the body.

When we eat a colourful plate, we are not simply feeding our hunger. We are nourishing ourselves with a spectrum of frequencies that support vitality, balance and wellbeing.

Different colours contain different phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that contribute to the body's natural ability to thrive.

At Prana & Bean, we believe food is more than fuel. It is information. It is energy. It is frequency.

This is why we are intentional about the colours that arrive on your plate, in your smoothie, and throughout your experience with us.

We celebrate vibrant ingredients, living foods, fermented foods, fresh herbs and nutrient-dense meals because every colour tells a story and every ingredient has a purpose.

Imagine if every meal became an opportunity to reconnect with nature's intelligence. To eat the rainbow. To experience food not only through taste, but through the energy it carries.

The colours that surround us, the foods we choose, the environments we create and even the thoughts we cultivate all contribute to our personal frequency.

When we become conscious of this, daily living transforms from routine into ritual.

Prana & Bean was born from this philosophy.
To create a space where nourishment extends beyond calories. Where colour becomes medicine. Where food becomes a conversation between nature and the body. Where every meal is designed to elevate your experience from the inside out.

Enjoy the food. Feel the frequency. Live in colour. 💛