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August

Personal Yoga Retreat 

Imagine having a few days in the surroundings of the beautiful Wombat Forest, slow walks, nature spaces and yoga practices to restore and realign oneself.

Imagine feeling rested and relaxed, from having quality time to reflect and review what is important for you and your loved ones.

Imagine creating a space within to declutter the mind from the things we worry about.

Renewal Relax & Restore Yoga  Retreat

Awareness of Patterns of Thought 

12 - 14 Aug     $350 Book Here
13 - 14 Aug     $250 Book Here

In time, by employing the awareness and observation skills that have been introduced during the retreat, it is possible to look more impartially at the thoughts. It will then be possible to notice the patterns, loops, and rhythms of the mental processes.
There is a tendency to create a mental “package” out of every situation and scenario, to gather up a situation and put it together, wrapping and rewrapping, tying and retying. We tend to wrap and tie the way we always have done. It is a familiar pattern, like a lifetime of Christmas rituals.

Encouraged periods of silence help us to become the impartial witness and decrease the mind from derailing and ruminating over and over on the collection of recycled patterns of thought. 

Activating the Relaxation Response and Achieving a Quieter Mind 

19 - 21 Aug     $350 Book Here
20 - 21 Aug     $250 Book Here

Relax Response - Dr. Herbert Benson 

Life itself brings many opportunities to practice awareness of our habits, actions, reactions and the constant flow of thoughts and emotions.  
The weekend practices for accessing the quieter mind will focus on:

postures to activate the relaxation response and develop stillness

yoga nidra – conscious relaxation for the body, mind and emotions

meditative breathing practices  

the ability to observe the mental flow of thoughts without sinking in them

 the importance of a regular practice

the importance of living a more conscious joyful lifestyle

Yoga & Meditation Silent Retreat

Intakes all year

Course Overview
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Sustaining and cultivating a positive attitude towards life.

Included are twice daily group sessions discussing the subject of focus for the day, a review at the end of the day before meditation, and the experience of regular yoga classes.

During the Living Consciously program participants will discover, experience and analyse the methods by which yogic principles and practices can be applied in their daily lives.

What was beneficial about the retreat?

• A great opportunity to rest my mind, reset patterns and to further commit to living consciously
• Karma Yoga gave me the opportunity to observe and witness ones actions and reactions positively
• Regular yoga practices both on and off the mat.  Beautiful, peaceful and natural environment for yoga and lifestyle
• Just perfect - timeout, yoga, lifestyle, reviving, refreshing and an inspiring experience in a beautiful ashram setting
• Format - open, flexible, well balanced with practical & theory based sessions. 
• Creative approach to developing a yogic lifestyle
• Karma Yoga - participation in the duties of the ashram life gave me a point of focus

Living Consciously Option 2 

5 nights     $900 Book Here
Mon 10.30am – Sat 2pm

7 nights     $1050 Book Here
Sun 2pm – Sun 2pm

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A The Living Consciously Option 2 differs a little from the Living Consciously Option 1  program in that extra time is allocated after lunch to deepen relaxation and reclaim inner balance and direction during your personal retreat. Course material and group meetings are consistent with the Living Consciously concept of awareness.

What was beneficial about the retreat?

• Yoga Nidra, the daily topic to witness and reflect on and the balance of all the yogas including Karma Yoga were highlights in my life changing experience. 
• Wonderful. It is one of the most peaceful settings I've had the privilege to be in. I am inspired.  
• Location, affordability & ethos
• Group sessions. Complete toolkit to help re-assess your mind/lifestyle

During the Living Consciously Retreats program participants will discover, experience and analyse the methods by which yogic principles and practices can be applied in their daily lives.

Mid Week - Mon to Thur Living Consciously

4 Day Retreat based on the principles of Living Consciously

Fee $140 

Arrive Monday 9.00am in time to join us in the yogic lifestyle 
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm 

01 - 04 Aug Book Here
08 - 11 Aug Book Here
15 - 18 Aug Book Here
22 - 25 Aug Book Here
29 - 01 Sep Aug Book Here

Feel Great Breaks Yoga Retreat

A 4 day Yoga Retreat Mon - Thur
Fee  $650

Arrive 10.30am in time for Yoga Nidra - relaxation

This 4 day Yoga Retreat is part of a 1 month course of living consciously. 

On completion of week 1, weeks 2, 3 & 4 can be undertaken at your own leisure

01 - 04 Aug Book Here
08 - 11 Aug Book Here
15 - 18 Aug Book Here
22 - 25 Aug Book Here
29 Aug - 01 Sep Book Here

The retreat supports personal time and space to re assess if we are focusing on what is important to us in life, and if we are creatively balancing our spiritual and worldly health and wellbeing effectively. 

This special Yoga Retreat program includes: yoga postures, breathing techniques, yoga nidra – relaxation, meditation, focused action in the lifestyle, and twice daily group discussions on subjects of awareness from the text
eBook Yoga With Attitude

One is encouraged to make notes or keep a spiritual diary throughout the retreat.

At the end of your retreat take some time to re assess in the following way:

• What insights have been gained throughout the retreat to support health & wellbeing effectively
• How do you intend to apply and consolidate in a practical ongoing way the benefits and insights gained during your retreat 
• What challenges were met and how did you respond to them - responses and reactions 

Day Visits

Saturday Yoga Day & Kirtan

13 Aug    $70 Book Here
10.30am - 8.30pm 

Practices will include: a Satyananda Yoga class of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), meditation and Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ (a deep relaxation meditation practice), kirtan (the chanting of mantra with music) and the practice of Havan - fire & mantra.

Enjoy the numerous walking and bike riding tracks at the very edge of the forest.

After lunch there is time to walk around the ashram grounds, time to ask about the activities, programs conducted at the centre and which programs may be more appropriate for your specific needs.

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