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Personal Yoga Reset 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.

Discounted January  Personal Yoga Reset Retreat 

Minimum of 2 nights
Any days between
09 - 13 January  $99 per night  Book Here
Includes all food, standard accommodation and yoga classes as per the website  Personal Retreat Daily Timetable

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.

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.

​Yoga & Ashram Life Help Out Option

06 - 08 Jan     $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 6th and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 8th. 

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"It was pure joy to be involved in the Ashram lifestyle"

Summer Yoga Retreat

08 - 15 Jan     $1050  Book Here

Practical Yoga Psychology begins with the “definitions of yoga” and systematically unfolds as a way of life enhancing ones understanding of the whole personality.

Group discussions twice daily on the subjects of daily awareness topics. 
Overview topics of discussion and practical application of yoga as a way of life.

• What are we trying to accomplish in life, and how can yoga help?
• What is the mechanism through which yoga works?
• What practices can we use to accomplish this?

Practical Yoga Themes for Everyday Life

13 - 15 Jan     $350 Book Here
14 - 15 Jan     $250 Book Here

Practical yoga themes and practices to bring about a sense of clarity, balance and harmony allowing us to deal with the responsibilities and stresses of life and live more peacefully and simply.  Making conscious decisions about managing goals, expectations and lifestyle. 

Yoga & Meditation Silent Retreat

20 - 22 Jan     $350 Book Here

The ashram situated on the edge of the Wombat State Forest is a perfect silent retreat environment.  A short silent retreat offers precious time and space, not always available in other forms of living, for quieter and deeper self-reflection and self-enquiry. 

Being silent is an opportunity to be with yourself, be more focused, clear and to be still, to experience an enhanced connection with yourself and your surroundings. 

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 

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

7 nights     $1050 Book Here
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 $150 
Arrive Monday 10.30am 
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm 

02 - 05 Jan Book Here
09 - 12 Jan Book Here
16 - 19 Jan Book Here
23 - 26 Jan 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

02 - 05 Jan Book Here
09 - 12 Jan Book Here
16 - 19 Jan Book Here
23 - 26 Jan 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

07 Jan    $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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