December
New Year Celebration of Yoga for Health, Happiness & Harmony
30 Dec - 01 Jan $400 Book Here
31 Dec - 01 Jan $350 Book Here
31 Dec - 01 Jan $150 Book Here -Camping Only arrive 3pm
Enter 2024 with 12hrs of Kirtans with one voice of happiness
Yoga is Love Sw. Satangi
Celebrate the New Year with others in the spirit of Yoga Outreach to lay down our differences and share kindness, empathy, joy and happiness.
John Lennon: Image all the people living life in Peace
Corporate Wellness Package
07 - 10 Dec $500 Book Here
For Group or Individual
A 3 day retreat surrounded by nature’s beauty in the Wombat Forest is an opportunity to have time out
with yoga practices to totally reset,
daily guided 1/2hr relaxation,
give space for creativity
and completely rest the body, clear the mind,
slow walks,
organic garden food and return to life refreshed.
Immerse yourself in the simplicity of the Ashram environment surrounded by the Wombat Forest only 11/2hrs from the CBD.
Amazing, soulful experience – Guest 2023
What an incredible journey it turned out to be! When my friend proposed a yoga weekend retreat, I initially envisioned a mix of yoga sessions and ample wine indulgence. Little did I know, my assumptions would be pleasantly shattered. Having meticulously researched the retreat beforehand, I aimed to manage my expectations, but nothing could prepare me for the truly exceptional experience that unfolded.
This retreat proved to be a genuine respite from the chaotic urban routine, offering a chance to embrace simplicity and find mental rejuvenation. From the nourishing, unpretentious yet delectable meals, to the unassuming yet cozy rooms, every aspect exceeded my hopes. The natural beauty of the surroundings, elegantly woven into the retreat's grounds, provided a serene backdrop that seemed almost therapeutic.
Yoga & Nature Personal Retreat
Discount Offer
Minimum of 2 nights
Any days between
01 - 10 Dec $108 per night Book Here
Step out of your private ensuite unit into the beauty of the Wombat Forest to begin your slow walk: its magical.
Includes all food, standard accommodation and yoga classes as per the website Personal Retreat Daily Timetable
Spend a few days in the surroundings of the beautiful Wombat Forest, slow walks, nature spaces and yoga practices to restore and realign oneself.
I return to Rocklyn Ashram approximately every 8 weeks for 5 days to escape the chaos of life and use the beautiful surroundings, peace & quiet to relax, reflect & reset……. Being so close to nature and off grid is just a wonderful opportunity to look inside oneself and take a break from the world. Visitor Aug 23
End Of Year Revitalize Yoga Retreat
15 - 17 Dec $350 Book Here
16 - 17 Dec $300 Book Here
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.
My retreat proved to be a genuine respite from the chaotic urban routine, offering a chance to embrace simplicity and find mental rejuvenation. Guest 23
Yoga & Ashram Life
Community Life for a day or two - Helping out
15 - 17 Dec $90 Book Here
16 - 17 Dec $45 Book Here
Live the Yoga Ashram Life together with others for the weekend with a daily topic of awareness. 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 22nd and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 24th.
"It was pure joy to be involved in the Ashram lifestyle"
Living Consciously Retreat
Closed from 17 Dec to 7 Jan 2024
Camping Only from 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2004
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.
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
Closed from 17 Dec to 7 Jan 2024
Camping Only from 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2004
5 nights $600 Book Here
Mon 10.30am – Sat 2pm
7 nights $840 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
Closed from 21 Dec to 7 Jan 2024
Camping Only from 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2004
4 Day Retreat based on the principles of Living Consciously
Daily Timetable
Retreat Information
Fee $250
Arrive Sunday 3pm
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm
03 - 07 Dec Book Here
10 - 14 Dec Book Here
17 - 21 Book Here
Feel Great Break Yoga Retreat
Closed from 21 Dec to 01 Jan 2024
A 4 day Yoga Retreat Mon - Thur
Fee $450
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
04 - 07 Dec Book Here
11 - 14 Dec Book Here
18 - 21 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
09 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.