November
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
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Relax & Restore Yoga Retreat
06 - 08 Nov $310 Book Here Monthly Special
07 - 08 Nov $250 Book Here
OPTION - stay an extra day or two to consolidate the benefits of your retreat
06 - 09 Nov $409 Book Here
07 - 09 Sep $349 Book Here
- Imagine having a few days away from the norm !
- Imagine feeling rested and relaxed, having quality time to reflect and
- imagine creating a space within to declutter the mind from the things we worry about.
Hatha Yoga Cleansing Practices Retreat
06 - 08 Nov $450 Book Here Early Bird1 Nov
06 - 08 Nov $500 Book Here
Required to attend the weekend in full
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 & Volunteer Weekend
13 - 15 Nov $35 Book Here
14 - 15 Nov $25 Book Here
Heart in the Hands & Hands in the Moment
(full participation)
Please arrive before 5pm on the 13th or by 8.45am on the 14th and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 15th.
"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
Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat
20 - 22 Nov $385 Book Here Early Bird 15 Nov
20 - 22 Nov $450 Book Here
21 - 22 Nov $310 Book Here
“Silence is essential. We need silence, just as much as we need air, just as much as plants need light. If our minds are crowded with words and thoughts, there is no space for us.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
The ashram situated on the edge of the Wombat State Forest is a perfect silent retreat environment.
A short Silent Yoga & Meditation retreat offers precious time and space, not always available in other forms of living, for quieter and deeper self-reflection and self-enquiry.
Silence is an opportunity to quietly and objectively look within. With systematic practice, you will be able to give a new orientation to your feelings and experience enhanced connection with your quieter self.
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
27 - 29 Nov $385 Book Here Early Bird 22 Nov
27 - 29 Nov $450 Book Here
28 - 29 Nov $310 Book Here
Awareness of action & reaction, energy & its effect on the mind
The most incidental thing may push our buttons. It is one task to carefully observe how we “act”, but it adds a whole new dynamic dimension when we begin to observe how we “react” in the situations and interactions of our lives.
Eventually, the ability to self-monitor reactions through the practices of awareness in self observation creates space between us and the event, thus slowing down automatic unwanted reactions. With this awareness of self observation we are able to intercept the unwanted reaction and respond more consciously and constructively.
Practices and discussion topics:
- cultivating self observation awareness
- yoga nidra - relaxation
- awareness of breathing patterns
- ability to watch the thoughts
- living consciously
- developing a regular practice for your lifestyle
Living Consciously Retreat
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
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.
02 - 05 Nov Book Here
09 - 12 Nov Book Here
16 - 19 Nov Book Here
23 - 26 Nov 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 Nov $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.