About Anjali

With two Master’s Degrees, one in Old Testament and the other in Religious Studies, as well as a Doctorate in Religious Studies, Marietjie Venter has chosen to practice her vocation as a non-denominational minister, outside the confines of a church or organisation. She was ordained within the New Thought Movement and was joint minister at the Association of Creative Thought in Port Elizabeth.

Her belief in universal spirituality has seen a growing number of modern couples flock to marriage officers such as Venter. She offers tailor-made spiritual ceremonies (weddings and civil unions, christenings and memorials) as she honors and respects the traditions and thoughts of her clients.

On her extensive travels she has had the privilege to meet with many spiritual leaders that have inspired her on her own path. From the traditional religious Zulu leader, Credo Mutwa, to His Holiness Swami Krishnapada, as well as her friend Roy Littlesun who she has met in Hopiland in Arizona. “Everyone that comes into my life, becomes my teacher”, she says.

She was exposed from a young age to other cultures and religions through an enlightened mom. Together, they have run a yoga school in Port Elizabeth for many years. Today, classes are taught on a regular basis at the Anjali School of Yoga in Cape Town. Please view the Yoga page for more details.