December
Retreat for a few days into a forest location to relax, have meaningful reflective time and enjoy a daily program of yoga.
Yoga @ the Ashram
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If a weekend retreat is not possible a Personal Retreat can be taken at any time for as many days as required.
Retreat General Information & Weekend Daily Timetable
| Weekend Retreat comments |
Relax, Review & Restore Yoga Retreat
Clarity of Purpose
04 - 06 Dec $385 Book Here Early Bird 29 Nov
04 - 06 Dec $450 Book Here
05 - 06 Dec $310 Book Here
At the end of the year taking a retreat supports personal time and space to re-evaluate if we are focusing on what is important to us in life.
Begin with acknowledging what has been achieved and if need be revisit and reset intentions to creatively balance spiritual and worldly health and wellbeing effectively.
By cultivating a steady, regular home practice of yoga, one can attain holistic wellbeing.
- the imbalances of the body are reduced and physical health is experienced:
- the tensions of the mind are reduced and mental peace and clarity is attained:
- the agitation of the emotions is eased and the emotions are balanced effectively:
- the dissipation of the pranas – energy are checked and focused.
When the body, mind and emotions are balanced and harmonized one attains and experiences optimum health.
Make notes or keep a simple diary and 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
End of Year Relaxation Retreat
Yoga Nidra & Meditation Practices to Increase the Relaxation Response
18 - 20 Dec $310 Book Here Monthly Special
19 - 20 Dec $250 Book Here
Yoga's profound relaxation practices of yoga nidra & deep breathing draw the mind inward and fill you with a sense of inner peace.
- forest walks, vegetarian food and a natural environment
- simplicity and routine of the ashram
- opportunity to reflect, unwind and be nurtured by relaxation techniques
New Year Peace & Understanding Retreat
| Date | Arrival | Fee |
| 30 Dec - 01 Jan | 2pm up to 4.30pm | $385 E B 20 Dec Book Here |
| 30 Dec - 01 Jan | 2pm up to 4.30pm | $450 Book Here |
| OPTION - stay an extra day or two on a Personal Retreat to consolidate the benefits of your retreat | ||
| 30 Dec - 03 Jan | 2pm to 4.30pm | $585 E B 20 Dec Book Here |
| 30 Dec - 02 Jan | 2pm to 4.30pm | $485 E B 20 Dec Book Here |
| 31 Dec - 01 Jan | 4.30pm | $170 camping only Book Here |
| 31 Dec - 01 Jan | 7.30pm - program ends 1am | $50 (no accommodation) Book Here |
Celebration of Peace & Understanding
Start the new year with a commitment and offering of peace and respectful understanding towards each other with chanting and reflecting upon the sacred sounds of peace mantras and the divine names of consciousness from 8pm to midnight. The ancient practice of havan for purification and transformation commences at 12 midnight.
During the retreat create self-spaciousness to reflect on the year that has passed, respecting what you have learned and what you have practised in 2019, but not discounting the so-called setbacks as these are the very fabric of life and potential for positive change.
The most precious gift we can give to ourselves and others is peace and deep respect. Set a conscious resolve for peace, to overcome the obstacles that may stand in the way of fulfilling ones resolve.
A sankalpa is like a constant light on the other shore beckoning you to move in that direction aligning both your inner and outer aspirations.
Committing to Yoga Practice
Renewal Message - be inspired
If you do not find peace within, you will not find it anywhere else. The Goal of Life is the attainment of Peace and not the achievement of power, name, fame and wealth. Sw. Sivananda
Join us and others for this auspicious celebration to commence the new year with the lighting of a peace sankalpa candle. Many candles of sincere intent illuminate the path of peace, meaningfulness and actions valuable for yourself and others.
Yoga & Volunteer Option
30 Dec - 1 Jan $35 Book Here
Heart in the Hands & Hands in the Moment
(full participation)
Please arrive by 4pm on the 30th and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 1st.
"It was pure joy to be involved in the Ashram lifestyle"
"Fantastic, thank you so much for the lovely opportunity to lend a hand. Rocklyn changed my life a few years ago, so I’m thrilled to give back in some little way." Penny
Living Consciously Retreat
20 - 27 December NO LIVING CONSCIOUSLY RETREATS
1 week $250 Book Here
1 week to 1 month
10% discount for Health Care Card Holders
No further discounts apply
Sun 2pm – Sun 2pm
Intakes all year
Course Overview
Daily Timetable
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
A Yoga Mindful Lifestyle Retreat
20 - 27 December NO MINDFUL LIFESTYLE RETREATS
5 nights $750 Book Here
Mon 10.30am – Sat 2pm
7 nights $850 Book Here
Sun 2pm – Sun 2pm
Intakes all year
Daily Timetable
Course Overview
A Yoga Mindful Lifestyle Retreat differs a little from the Living Consciously 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 A Yoga Mindful Lifestyle Retreats program participants will discover, experience and analyse the methods by which yogic principles and practices can be applied in their daily lives.
Feel Great Breaks Yoga Retreat
A 4 day Yoga Retreat Mon - Thur
Fee $550
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.
07 - 10 Dec Book Here
14 - 17 Dec Book Here
28 - 31 Dec 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
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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
19 Dec $90 Book Here
10.30am - 8.30pm
Rocklyn Yoga Ashram, operated by Yoga Association of Victoria Inc. as an autonomous entity, remains committed to the tradition of Satyananda Yoga and continues the teachings of the Satyananda system of yoga.