Yoga Ashram

October

Navaratri Celebrations - 9 nights of Avahan - invoking the divine 

14 - 24 Oct     $900 Book Here
or $100 per night Book Here

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Navaratri Daily Timetable

Navaratri – 9 nights of Devi Pooja Sadhana – daily practices and havans invoking the qualities and strengths of Shakti in the form of Durga, Lakshmi & Saraswati.  

Engaging in sadhana - applied effort and courage at the auspicious time of Navaratri bestows great benefits intented to illumin our inner self towards self transformation.  It is declared by the ancients that particular constellations are auspicious and full of abundance of peace, plenty and prosperity for overcoming personal, family, karmic and social obstacles. 

The last day is called Vijaya which indicates victory over the negative to the positive or tamas - darkness to sattwa - illumination. 


Discounted Personal Yoga Reset Retreat 

Minimum of 2 nights
Any days between

02 - 06 Oct  $99 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.

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 Karma Yoga

Helping out 

06 - 08 Oct     $90 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. 

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


Yoga & Cooking Retreat - with Rachel Yeo

Vegetarian - Root to Leaf 

limit of 4 participants 

Option 1 - arrive 9.00am to join lunch prep
06 - 08 Oct     $395 Book Here    

Option 2 - arrive 2pm to join dinner prep
06 - 08 Oct     $370 Book Here

Option 3 - arrive 9.00 to join lunch prep
07 - 08 Oct     $320 Book Here

Do you want to add more wonderful vegetable dishes into your life? Spend a weekend in the picturesque Wombat Forest? Relax, laugh, learn, connect, be mindful & take time out for yourself? Sounds too good to be true? Well, we have the most wonderful cooking retreat for you.
What you can expect:

  • hands on cooking classes
  • learn how to reduce waste & use the whole plant when cooking
  • small kitchen garden ideas & tips
  • learn a bit about composting
  • get your own cookbook with traditional, wholesome indian dishes along with our unique vegetarian creations
  • daily yoga & yoga nidra classes
  • all meals included
  • accommodation
  • Ashram evening sessions

Personal Yoga Retreat 


Any dates in October $120 per night Book Here 

Thanks so much for the time at Rocklyn. I feel so calm and energised this week. Guest 

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.


Living Consciously Retreat 

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 

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

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

4 Day Retreat based on the principles of Living Consciously

Daily Timetable
Retreat Information

Fee $250 

Arrive Sunday 3pm
Departure Thursday at 2.00pm 

01 - 05 Oct Book Here
08 - 12 Oct Book Here
29 Oct - 02 Nov Book Here


Feel Great Breaks Yoga Retreat

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

 02 - 05 Oct Book Here
09 - 12 Oct Book Here
30 Oct - 02 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

07 Oct    $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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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.