November
Yoga & Ashram Life Help Out Option
04 - 06 Nov $70
Live an Ashram Life for the weekend. Join the Karma Yoga projects, yoga program as per the timetable, havan - fire ceremony and mantra, kirtan chanting, and return home feeling less stressed, and peaceful.
"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 4th and depart after lunch clean up - 1.30pm on the 6th.
"It was pure joy to be involved in the Ashram lifestyle"
Yoga, Dharma & Living Consciously
11 - 13 Nov $350
12 - 13 Nov $250
To act appropriately to the situation, in accordance to our finest tendencies and qualities, as an expression of who we are, may be seen as acting according to our dharma.
Self observation, awareness is the starting point,. If we are searching for a Dharmic way of life it makes sense to focus on developing an understanding of who we are through self-observation.
Relax & Restore Yoga Retreat
Improving and Enhancing the Quality of Life
18 - 20 Nov $350
19 - 20 Nov $250
Experince yoga and adopt yoga not merely as a physical practice but as a harmonious lifestyle as well, by bringing positive, constructive new strategies and attributes into your life.
Personal Yoga 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.
Yoga & Meditation
25 - 27 Nov $350
26 - 27 Nov $250
This weekend will present a number of simple and accessible meditation techniques for the beginner and the practitioner.
A regular practice of meditation fosters a better and more harmonious way of living with one’s self and others. Meditation reduces the stress responses, improves the quality of discrimination, and enables access to greater levels of clarity, insight, and focus, as well as unplugging the mind and senses from an overload of externalisation. Periods of silence are offerred during this retreat.
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
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 $140
Arrive Monday 9.00am in time to join us in the yogic lifestyle
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm
07 - 10 Nov Book Here
14 - 17 Nov Book Here
21 - 24 Nov Book Here
28 Nov - 1 Dec 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
07 - 10 Nov Book Here
14 - 17 Nov Book Here
21 - 24 Nov Book Here
28 Nov - 1 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
19 Nov $70
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.