December - New Year Retreat
New Year's Yoga Retreat: The Power of Connectedness
Make 2025 the year of Connection,
Peace, Unity, and Positive Intentions
Mahamantra, Maha Kirtan - all night, Havan
30 Dec - 01 Jan $400 Book Here
31 Dec - 01 Jan $350 Book Here
New Years Eve Program Only (no accommodation)
Arrive 31 Dec 4pm Meditation, Dinner, Havan & Maha Kirtan
Depart 01 Jan 5.30am $80 Book Here
The new year program will focus on Mantra, Kirtan and personal effort to lay down our differences towards self and others and foster the feeling of connection, peace and unity.
Chanting the names of the divine together release beauty, joy, kindness, health, inner happiness and harmony, unity and love.
"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will live as one." John Lennon
Sw. Niranjan: Remember one thing, society and civilization are not made by bullets and wars, but they are made because there is kindness and compassion, love and support, and that unites people as a group, as a community, as a nation, as a civilization. Therefore, the power of kindness, the power of love, the power of connection, the power of compassion, cannot be ignored by anybody. That is the foundation of human civilization. If that was not there, you would not be together as a community today.
Discounted Personal Yoga Retreat in Nature
Minimum of 2 nights
Any nights between
09 - 13 Dec $115 per night Book Here
Reconnect with Nature and Yourself
Imagine stepping out of your private accommodation or private suite into the serene beauty of the Wombat Forest.
Our Personal Retreat offers daily yoga and yoga nidra sessions designed to help you realign and reflect on health and life balance principles.
Take your time to enjoy slow walks, peaceful nature spaces and the gentle daily rhythms of the retreat program.
Includes all food, standard accommodation and yoga classes as per the website Personal Retreat Daily Timetable
I managed to clear out my diary for a few days, to recharge and refocus my mind and body and reconnect with the yogic principles that have proved already so helpful. Guest
Yoga Essentials Everyone Needs - Feel Great Break Retreat
06 - 08 Dec $375 Book Here
07 - 08 Dec $250 Book Here
Escape and immerse yourself in a rejuvenating weekend retreat to refresh and refocus as wellness essentials before the busy end of year social engagements begin.
"The Feel Great Break Retreat" is an intimate and transformative yoga retreat where you can unwind, recharge, and reconnect with your true essence.
Join us for a weekend of:
- Revitalizing yoga and yoga nidra sessions
- Guided meditation practices and nature spaces
- Nourishing, wholesome meals
- Peaceful nature walks
- Discussions on yoga as a lifestyle for wellness
Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, our retreat offers a supportive and nurturing environment to deepen your practice and enhance your overall well-being.
Thank you so much for my stay at the ashram and for the wonderful programme. The ashram is such a magical place, nestled in nature and away from the bustle of the city. It was a much-needed break from all the external stimulations and distractions, as well as a good reminder to get back to the practice. I left with a better sense of clarity and centredness, inner happiness and spaciousness. Guest
Yoga & Ashram Life
Community Connection Ashram Life - Helping out
06 - 08 Dec $100 Book Here
Experience the Yoga Ashram Life together with others for the weekend.. Join the Karma Yoga projects, yoga program as per the timetable, asana class, yoga nidra, havan - fire ceremony and mantra, kirtan chanting.
"Karma Yoga expands the heart and breaks all barriers that stand in the way of unity or oneness."
Swami Sivananda
Full participation in the Ashram lifestyle.
Please arrive before 4pm on the 6th and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 8th.
"it was a wonderful experience to have connection with other like minded community yogis."
Personal Yoga Retreat in Nature
Any dates in Dec $125 per night Escape the Busyness, Embrace the Balance
Thanks so much for the time at Rocklyn. I feel so calm and energised this week. Guest
Imagine having a few days away from the norm! with slow walks in the Wombat Forest
Imagine feeling rested and relaxed, having quality time to reflect in the quiet spaces of the Ashram environment without any obligation to do....and
Imagine yoga practices that create deep relaxation, and give space within to declutter the mind from the things we worry about.
Living Consciously Retreat
No Living Consciously from 22 Dec - 5 Jan
1 week $270 Book Here
1 week to 1 month
10% discount for Health Care Card Holders
No further discounts apply
Arrive Sun before 3pm – Depart Sun 2pm
Intakes all year
Daily Timetable
Retreat Information
Sustaining and cultivating a positive attitude towards life.
"I came to Rocklyn for the conscious living course not knowing what to expect, but with expectations of getting some rest, some time out and some reflection. Wow! I came away with so much more. Atma has created an amazing space, and perhaps a unique resource in Victoria for anyone looking for more than yoga asana practice, to a deeper dive into meditation, prana and conscious, healthy living. The daily structure frees up headspace for reflection, taking time to both breathe in as well as contribute to the surrounding beautiful environs. I enjoyed getting my hands dirty in the food garden, helping out, chatting to other lovely souls all on their own journey and having a good look at the spinning thoughts and emotions that can fill our day, and lead to nowhere.
Thanks for guiding me through the course, and I very much look forward to coming again to take stock, recharge and learn more." Jeremy
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
No Living Consciously from 22 Dec - 5 Jan
5 nights $650 Book Here
Mon 10.30am – Sat 2pm
7 nights $875 Book Here
Arrive before 3pm Sun 2pm – Sun 2pm
Intakes all year
Living Consciously option 2 Timetable
Retreat Information
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 - Sun to Thur Living Consciously
4 Day Retreat based on the principles of Living Consciously
Daily Timetable
Retreat Information
Fee $250
Arrive Sunday 3pm
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm
01 - 05 Dec $250 Book Here
08 - 12 Dec $250 Book Here
15 - 19 Dec $250 Book Here
Feel Great Break Yoga Retreat
A 4 day Yoga Retreat Mon - Thur
Fee $375
Daily Timetable
Retreat Information
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
02 - 05 Dec $390 Book Here
09 - 12 Dec $390 Book Here
16 - 19 Dec $390 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
14 Dec $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.
The ideal place for your first or next retreat
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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.