Wellbeing -- Vitality

First Aid

Weekend

Enjoy a weekend at the ashram while you attain or update your “Apply First Aid” certificate. You will receive training from qualified personnel, a first aid manual and a certificate valid for three years. Included are early morning yoga classes, chanting, yoga nidra, delicious vegetarian meals and evening kirtan. A one-day refresher course option is also available.

Fees: $240

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Hatha Yoga Cleansing

Weekend

Feeling sluggish? Remove toxins and increase your vitality with a weekend of yogic cleansing practices known as the shatkarmas. These include neti (nasal and sinus wash), kunjal (stomach wash), laghoo (short intestinal wash) and tratak (candle-gazing for mind cleansing). You will leave feeling physically and mentally lighter!

Fees: $240

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Hatha Yoga Cleansing Week

Week

A powerful detoxification using the ancient practice of Poorna Shankaprakshalana which completely empties and cleanses the entire digestive tract. This intensely purifying practice releases toxins and emotions (tissues provided!) and re-energises the whole system.

This ultimate cleansing experience includes a compulsory strict diet and plenty of rest for a full week. By application only.

Fees: $520

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Prenatal Yoga

Weekend

Pregnancy is a time of great transformation for you and your partner. Led by Swami Guruprem-ananda, (doula, pre-natal yoga specialist and mother of six), this nurturing retreat combines interactive theory and discussion sessions with specific pre-natal yoga, relaxation and meditation practices. A must for spiritually conscious mothers-to-be!

Fees: $240

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Yoga and Ayurveda

Weekend

Optimise your health and wellbeing on this retreat with Dr Swami Shankardev (doctor, psychotherapist, yoga acharya and ayurvedic therapist). You will learn the basics of Ayurveda, explore its relationship to yoga and develop an understanding of your constitution, ideal diet and lifestyle.

Fees: $240

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Yoga and the Blues

Weekend

Most people get the 'blues' at some point. Lethargy, disinterest in day-to-day activities and depression can all be common responses to the stresses and strains of life.

Rishi Vivekananda, psychiatrist and yogi, will help you beat the blues, using yoga lifestyle principles to overcome the vicious circle of inactivity and isolation. Learn simple physical practices to increase vitality and release tension; breathing practices to relax mind and emotions, and relaxation and meditation techniques to develop positivity and awareness.

Take home techniques to help you leave those blues behind and step into the sunshine again!

Fees: $210

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Yoga for the Blues

Weekend

Bouncing back from a bout of the blues is easier said than done. Lethargy, melancholy and disinterest in day-to-day activities are common responses to the stresses and strains of life. You can beat the blues, using yoga lifestyle principles to increase vitality, release tension, relax the mind and develop positivity. Facilitated by psychiatrist Dr Rishi Vivekananda.

Fees: $240

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Yoga for War Veterans and their Families

5 days

Swami Ahimsadhara and retired psychiatrist Dr Rishi Vivekananda (aka Dr Brian Thomson) create a supportive environment for war veterans and their families to learn to use yoga as a tool for healing and personal transformation. Yogic practices focus on methods to reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia, manage anger and depression and create positive relationships and healthy lifestyle patterns.

Fees: $480

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Yoga Intensive

Weekend

Explore the profound effects of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and jala neti during this intensive weekend of dynamic yoga practice. You will gain a deep awareness of the physical body and its subtle energies while developing flexibility, strength, agility, endurance and flow.

Fees: $210

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Yoga Outdoors

Weekend

If you love the outdoors, this is the retreat for you. Bush walking and other outdoor activities are combined with yoga, meditation and relaxation in this invigorating retreat. Outdoor activities may include swimming, kayaking, bushwalking in the local National Parks and possibly an overnight walk with camping. Let the natural environment recharge your system!

Fees: $210

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Yoga Wellbeing

Week

Dedicate a week to your health and wellbeing by learning yoga postures, meditation and breathing techniques, internal cleansing practices and relaxation exercises. Theory and discussion sessions focus on the yogic approach to wholesome living, including yogic nutrition and some cooking fun! Ideal for anyone wanting to lead a healthy, happy lifestyle.

Fees: $520

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