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September

This weekend provides individuals the freedom, permission and environment they need to recharge, regain perspective and re-evaluate their needs and wants. 

We provide an integrated approach of nourishing both the body and mind, while deepening one’s sense of inner peace without the distractions of everyday life.

Yoga & Volunteer Weekend

The seclusion of 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. 

The practice of noble silence will begin after the Friday evening program until Thursday morning.  Purpose of practices and application of practices will be discussed daily during the mid morning sessions.  At this time participants are welcome to discuss the practices and any difficulties that may be arising.   Personal discussion is available for the individual if required. 

The practice of noble silence coupled with reflective meditations is an opportunity to become still, to consciously turn the mind inwardness, to experience enhanced connection revealing the inner quieter self.  

Tattwa Shuddhi - the Tantric Practice of Inner Purification - Rishi Yoga Diwali & Sw. Atmamuktananda

20 - 22 Sep     $420 Book Here  Early Bird 15 Sep 
20 - 22 Sep     $480 Book Here 
Course fee includes the book: Tattwa Shuddhi - Sw. Satyasangananda 

About your teacher Rishi Yoga Diwali

• Tattwa – evolution of the elements & the characteristics of the five elements 
• Tattwas – and the koshas – vital sheaths
• Shuddhi – the act of refining knowledge/awareness from the gross to the subtle
• Mantra - particular subtle sound vibrations capable of liberating the energy and consciousness 
• Yantra – symbols designed for concentration to unleash the hidden potential energy and consciousness 
• Asana & Pranayama – postures & breathing practices to enhance deeper awareness
• Meditation – on the five individual elements, mantra & yantra

The ashram’s sattwic environment is the ideal place to experience the tantric practice of Tattwa Shuddhi which includes knowledge and experience of the entire personality.  Prior experience of meditation is required. 

Yoga Sadhana Retreat 

Sadhana & Sangha

23 - 27 Sep     $208 Book Here (no further discounts are offered)

Now entering our 4th year, we invite practitioners to this annual program which brings us together to experience deeper aspects of yoga, the commitment to sadhana and support the development of sangha in the tradition. 

For those able to stay longer, this program immediately precedes Navaratri at Rocklyn Ashram.

Guest Teachers:  Rishis Nityabodhananda & Yoga Diwali, Sw. Vimalratna and other most senior teachers in the Satyananda system of yoga. 

The goals and processes of sadhana
The goals and the processes of sadhana emerge dynamically in an ongoing and emerging relationship with one another. When seeking to establish or deepen one’s experience of sadhana it is helpful to keep an eye on both, the process of clearing away the obstacles, and the goal itself. 

In an innovative approach, Inspired by the evolving wisdom of our tradition, this course places understandings of yoga from the Bhagavad Gita alongside Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras through the themes of Pratyahara (sense withdrawal) and Sthita Prajna (steady wisdom). 

Practical inspiration
This will be a practical week of sadhana with inspiring concepts designed to motivate and challenge the journey into sadhana. Rishi Nityabodhananda and Swami Vimalratna will lead presentations and discussions based on Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, aiming to encourage practitioners to develop their own understanding and inspiration. A number of senior teachers including Rishi Yoga Diwali and Swami Atmamuktananda, will contribute to the program.

About the themes
Pratyahara is more than the withdrawal of the mind from sensory distractions. It is a holistic system with practical techniques for harmonising experience and developing a quiet mind. It is the process of clearing away barriers to inner experience.

Sthita Prajna, steady wisdom, is the characteristic of someone who seeks to dwell with an awareness of inner experience. Developing identification with this is a powerful means for transforming the way we perceive ourselves and experience life.

The journey within, through the processes of Pratyahara, clears the way for inner experience. The light of inner illumination, through the example of Stitha Prajna, inspires and guides us. Together, the two processes support one another, transforming both inner life and everyday experience.

Navaratri 9 days of Devi Celebration & Sadhana

Invoking auspiciousness: 3 days Durga, 3 days Lakshmi, 3 days Saraswati

28 Sep - 8 Oct     $1008 Book Here  Early Bird 22 Sep
28 Sep - 8 Oct     $1200 Book Here 

$120 per day for shorter stays Book Here 

Visiting Guest Swamis:  Swami Muktimurti, Swami Dayasagar & Swami Sumitrananda

Engaging in sadhana of mantra, yantra and pooja - applied sincerity, commitment and endurance at the auspicious time of Navaratri bestows great benefits on the practitioner.  It is declared by the ancients that particular constellations are auspicious and full of abundance granting peace, plenty and prosperity for overcoming personal, family, karmic and social obstacles. 
 
Navaratri – 9 nights of Devi Pooja, Havan, Yantra & Mantra sadhana will be dedicated to invoking the qualities and strengths of Shakti in the form of: 

• 3 days – Durga, bestows vigour upon all aspects of your personality.  She removes all your obstacles and destroys the vicious samskaras that hinder your spiritual progress.
• 3 days – Lakshmi, fills you with divine virtues and blesses you with material prosperity too, so that, freed from mundane anxieties, you may pursue the spiritual ideal.
• 3 days – Saraswati, unlocks the gates of wisdom and reveals the realm of spiritual knowledge.  She opens your inner eye of intuition and discrimination.  You begin to perceive reality and turn away from the unrealities, the deceptive appearances of this world. 

The Mother in these 3 forms bestows the shakti energy for transformation in redirecting the mind away from the unnecessary habitual patterns that create distress in life to sattwic – harmonious qualities that create peace and balance in everyday life. 

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

​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 Sep Book Here  
09 - 12 Sep Book Here 
16 - 19 Sep Book Here 
23 - 26 Sep Book Here 
30 Sep - 03 Oct 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

Sat 07 Sep     $90 Book Here  
10.30am - 8.30pm 

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