February
Discounted Personal Yoga Reset Retreat
Minimum of 2 nights
Any days between
05 - 10 February $99 per night Book Here
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.
Peace to disconnect - visitor in 2022
The location, environment, yoga instructions, food and peace were just what I needed to disconnect and completely unwind. The tranquil setting with wildlife and bird life were a treat to encounter, and the classes have left me feeling so grounded and connected, Thank you for a wonderful retreat. Hari Om.
Sannyasa Lifestyle Ashram Life - 3 month retreat
For those who are serious about improving and enhancing the quality and beauty of life.
Traditional Ashram Life Experience
Sannyasa Ashram Lifestyle is a unique opportunity to totally immerse and experience a way of life to enhance the quality and beauty of life through a direct understanding of one’s inherent potential and discovery of the dormant creative self.
To understand or refresh one’s intention of self understanding, within the framework of the Ashram Life, the first month follows the Living Consciously program with daily subjects of awareness and twice daily group meetings with Sw. Atmamuktananda or other experienced teachers.
Invest in Yourself Relax & Restore Yoga Retreat
Discounted Offer for February
03 - 05 Feb $300 Book Here
The few days of separation from the busyness of life, resting in nature and elegant simplicity is helpful for letting go of accumulated tensions. Space to breathe deeply, engaging in simple restorative practices quickly re-establishes balance in body and mind generating a clearer perception to enhance the quality and importance of good health and vitality.
Visitor 2022
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 and can breathe easier now.
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
Hatha Yoga Cleansing Practices Retreat
10 - 12 Feb $400 Book Here
Required to attend the weekend in full
You may even consider staying a few extra days to fully appreciate and enhance the effect of the practices.
About the Hatha Yoga Cleansing Practices
How important are the shatkarmas in Hatha Yoga Sadhana
Yogic science gives as much importance to certain cleansing processes as it does to asana or pranayamas. They are important from the point of view of physical and mental health, and these simple techniques are also highly valuable in healing internal disorders. Swami Satyananda
Three cleansing practices (shatkarmas) give a simple, natural yet profound way to detoxify the whole digestive tract from mouth to anus, cleanse the respiratory system, stimulate the digestive system and bring clarity to one’s perception with the world around us.
Learn the practices under expert guidance in the protected and natural environment of Rocklyn Yoga Ashram. Once the practises have been experienced one is able to practice them on their own when needed.
The inspiration and clarity felt when one can again breathe freely, taste, enjoy and digest food and perceive things clearly often gives deep emotional release and mental peace, leading to positive lifestyle changes.
Yoga & Ashram Life Help Out Option
17 - 19 Feb $70 Book Here
Live the Ashram Life for the weekend. Join the Karma Yoga projects, yoga program as per the timetable, 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 17th and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 19th.
"It was pure joy to be involved in the Ashram lifestyle"
Shivaratri - Mantra & Havan
18 - 19 Feb $108 Book Here
Shivaratri Midnight Havan - no accommodation
18 Feb: 5pm - 1am $30 Book Here
Shivaratri Havan Zoom Participation Donation $10 Enrol
18 February
11.30pm to 1.00am
The auspicious celebration at the time of the dark moon Shivaratri will be conducted at Rocklyn Ashram with shiva kirtans, bhajans, midnight havan and Abhishek – the ceremonial bathing of the shivalingam which represents the purification of the soul. During the havan the mantra of Om Namah Shivaya will be chanted 1008 times to awaken the internal Abhishek of mentally pouring the waters of pure love over the Atmalingam of the lotus heart.
The external Abhishek is performed with various ingredients of vermilion paste representing virture; offering of milk, honey, fruit, sugar and curd to nurture the gratification in life; offering of bhasma, turmeric, tilak and saffron waters to purify; lighting of incense yields wealth and the lighting of oil lamps signifies the attainment of knowledge.
The offering of these important ingredients, mantra chanting and sincerity encourage the growth of devotion, commitment, integrity, courage, faith, trust and noble thoughts and actions.
Traditional Ashram Life
Minimum of 2 nights any days between
20 - 24 Feb $35 per night Book Here
Yoga & Ashram Life Daily Timetable
Ashram Life is one of the most ancient, simple yet impactful ways of rectifying one’s lifestyle, realigning oneself with a positive outlook and connecting with one’s own creativity. Sw. Satsangi
During the Traditional Ashram Life one is expected to do their own morning practices between 6.30 - 7.30am and to follow the daily program. Yoga Nidra & Meditation sessions are by audio.
My week at Rocklyn enriched my life immensely in many ways. I understood Karma Yoga to be a powerful spiritual practice that teaches us non-attachment and cheerfulness in all tasks, as well as weakening our likes and dislikes. In addition, when we do things for other people without expectation of a return, our heart opens and we become more humble. I would definitely recommend a visit to Rocklyn or any other ashram to experience these transformational benefits first-hand. Guest
Yoga Asana & Pranayama Retreat
24 - 26 Feb $350 Book Here
What is the importance of asana and pranayama for releasing mental tension
The practice of asana and pranayama firstly removes muscular tensions, then mental tensions. Mental tension are the greatest tensions that create stress, anxiety, misunderstanding and disharmony.
Focus on asanas:
Standing
Forward & Backward bends
Salute to the Sun
Focus on pranayamas
Deep rhythmic breathing
Nadi Shodhana – alternate nostril breathing
Yoga Nidra – deep guided relaxation
Living Consciously Retreat
No Living Consciously from 19 - 26 February
1 week $270 Book Here
1 week to 1 month
10% discount for Health Care Card Holders
No further discounts apply
Arrive before 3pm 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
Living Consciously Option 2
No Living Consciously 2 from 19 - 26 February
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
Daily Timetable
Course Overview
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 $180
Arrive Monday 9.30am
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm
06 - 09 Feb Book Here
13 - 16 Feb Book Here
27 Feb - 02 Mar Book Here
Feel Great Breaks Yoga Retreat
A 4 day Yoga Retreat Mon - Thur
Fee $450
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
06 - 09 Feb Book Here
13 - 16 Feb Book Here
27 Feb - 02 Mar 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
11 Feb $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.