Sadhana and Self Knowledge

Aboriginal Spirituality

Weekend

Led by Darkinjung elder Gabby Duncan, this retreat will change the way you relate to our planet, its people, plants and animals. Gabby shares his traditional understanding of the land and its ecosystems with an emphasis on the essential oneness of all living beings. Topics and activities include: Aboriginal culture, dance, art, song, storytelling and didgeridoo meditation. “You can’t separate yourself from a tree, a kangaroo or a mountain, we are whole only together and dance, song and storytelling strengthens our connections.” —Gabby

Fees: $240

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Deepening Sadhana

4 days

Consolidate and deepen your practice and re-awaken inspiration for the inner journey. Swami Satyadharma from Bihar School of Yoga will guide aspirants through this period of intensive practice and purification utilising the tools of meditation, mantra, yantra and yajna. Special early morning classes, inspiring talks and the practice of mauna will also be a feature of this in-depth retreat aimed at initiates and experienced yogis. Leads into Guru Poornima.

Fees: $420

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Sustaining Sakshi Bhava

5 days

Ride the waves of life with the tools of tantra. Establish sakshi bhava, the ability to witness life while remaining unaffected by ever-changing circumstances; explore your pranic body rhythms; focus intensely on the breath and meditate deeply on the elements of nature with swara yoga. Supporting sessions focus on self-awareness and maintaining balance. Conducted by yoga and tantra expert, Swami Muktibodhananda, this is an advanced sadhana retreat suitable for experienced teachers and students.

Fees: $480

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Women’s Spirituality

Weekend

The Cosmic Goddess Shakti is present in all beings and things and is especially powerful in women. Shakti creates, nurtures and destroys; without her neither manifestation nor transformation is possible. Through practical, creative and transformative yogic practices awaken the force of Shakti and feel her Divine qualities flowing through you.

Fees: $240

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Yoga Ecology

5 Days

Facilitated by Swami Ahimsadhara and featuring local Aboriginal elder and spiritual teacher Gabby Duncan, this retreat explores the connection between our inner nature and external environment. Hear talks on the philosophy of yoga ecology and discuss modern methods for sustainable living. Combining indigenous wisdom, yoga, yajna, gardening and tree puja, this retreat is an invaluable experience for anyone passionate about the environment.

Fees: $480

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Yoga and Non-Violent Communication

Weekend

Non-Violent Communication is a worldwide movement empowering people to interact more peacefully. Develop an awareness of how you use speech, the intention behind words and cultivate your listening skills. Apply the yogic principles of self-awareness and ahimsa (non-violence) by using language that expresses your feelings and needs while diffusing negativity, blame and animosity.

Fees: $350

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Yogic Studies Modules 1, 2 and 3

Arguably the most in-depth study and sadhana program offered in Australia. Each module systematically explores all aspects of yoga and is designed to shift your theoretical knowledge of yoga into something you live and breathe every day.

See In-Depth Study (under Retreats by Topic) or the TRAINING section for more information.

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