Join me for a weekend of yoga and rejuvenation, you are invited to let go of daily pressures and come immerse yourself in nature, yoga, and deep relaxation.

Retreats are held at two different locations:

Within the Macedon Ranges at a cute Girl Guides camp surrounded by forest. Minda Killara girl guides are just outside the town of Riddells Creek and 50 km from Melbourne. There are many walking tracks to enjoy nature. There are often sightings of Kangaroos and once we saw a koala!

Accommodation is in shared dorms with 2-3 people in each room. Couples will have their own room. There is also a single occupancy room option.

Anglesea Valley Lodge is a spacious Campsite situated approx. 1.5 hours out of Melbourne and a 45min drive from Anglesea beach. It is fitted with a commercial kitchen, a large dining area, and a lounge to chill out and chat in your free time.

Everyone will get a private room.

Some rooms have en-suites and will be arranged on a first-in best-dressed basis and couples get a preference for double beds.

There is heating throughout to keep you warm in winter.

On one side of the property are a forest and on the other a peaceful vista of fields.

Sample timetable:

Friday

Arrival between 4-5 pm

5 pm Opening Ceremony

5.30-6.30 pm Yoga class

6.30 pm Dinner

8-9 pm Mindfulness Meditation, Antar Mouna

Bedtime

Please observe the spiritual practice of Mouna, silence, between 10 pm-7 am

Saturday

6-7 am Silent Meditation (optional)

7-8.30 Morning Yoga and Pranayama

8.30 Breakfast

10.30-11 Talk on Yoga and Buddhist Philosophy

11-12 Group Kitchen Karma Yoga

12 pm Lunch

1-3.30 pm Free time, to walk, read, rest

3.30 pm Insight Meditation (walking and sitting)

4.30 pm Yoga and Yoga Nidra

6.00 pm Dinner

7-pm Havan Healing Mantra Fire Ceremony

8-8.30 pm Meditation

Bedtime

Mouna 10 pm-7 am

Sunday

6-7 Meditation

7-8.30 Yoga cleansing optional Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana and/or Jal Neti* and Yoga Class

8.30 Breakfast

Free time to pack up and communal cleaning

11.30 am Yoga Nidra

12 pm Lunch

1-2 Talk on Yoga and Buddhist Philosophy for a Happy life

2-3.30 Restorative Yin Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation

3.30 pm Chai and closing ceremony

4 pm Goodbyes

All sessions are optional

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7 days / 8 nights

Friday 3rd November to Saturday 11th November

Daily Yoga classes, Yoga Nidra deep relaxation and Meditation with your hosts Shuddhachittam and Namrata.

You will be staying in fabulous apartments surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. In your free time you can have a dip in the refreshing swimming pool or walk to the stunning beach.

Pipa Park is situated in an ideal location just 600 meters from the centre of Pipa. Offering lovely comfortable apartments, swimming pool, barbeque area plus a reading and relax area, its just the place to let go of all stress and slip into another pace of life.

There are two onsite yoga areas where we will be running classes. One is in our yoga shala beside Pipa Park, a natural area under the trees. We also have a newly built undercover yoga space surrounded by lush gardens. Here we inspire peace, health and strength.

Places are limited to 16 people.

Here are two accommodation options for your stay:

Shared room with two single beds toilet and shower.

Early Bird: $1550 Aud per person

Normal price: $1750

Private room double bed with ensuite:

Early Bird: $1850 Aud single occupancy

Normal price: $2050

Early Bird: $1550 Aud per person double occupancy for couples

Normal price: $1750

Early Bird prices finish 1st June 2023.

Sample Schedule:

7-8.30am Morning Yoga

8.30am Breakfast on site or in town

11.30am-12pm Yoga Nidra – deep relaxation

Free time to swim, go to the beach, relax, read, explore

5-6.30pm Yoga, Pranayama and relaxation

8.30-9pm Meditation

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Experience Incredible India for a true authentic Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat!

8 nights 7 days Yoga retreat in Varkala with the option of an additional week tour down the coast of Kerala.

This retreat will be held in the months of Dec/Jan

Receive Ayurvedic Herbal Massage daily, an ayurvedic constitution analysis with a local Dr, relax and unwind with Yoga, Breathing, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation.

Daily Schedule

7-8.30am Morning Yoga

8.30am Breakfast at the homestay

11.30am-12pm Yoga Nidra – deep relaxation

Free time to go to the beach, relax, read, explore.

Receive your Ayurvedic Massage treatment (exact timing will be set closer to the retreat)

5-6.30pm Yoga, Pranayama and relaxation

8.30-9pm Meditation

Optional additional week tour (Additional Cost)

After our retreat, there is an option to travel with me along the coast where you will have the opportunity to:

Visit the nearby coastal town Kovalam. Swim, relax at a cafe looking over the water, do some shopping.

Experience a relaxing backwaters cruise along with Kerala’s winding waterways. This is an overnight cruise on a houseboat with a chef on board to cater for you.

Visit to Sivananda Ashram Neyyar Dam. We will have 3 days at the Sivananda Ashram which is located 2 hours from Varkala and 1 hour from Trivandrum Airport. The daily schedule includes 2 meditation and chanting sessions, 2 yoga classes, 1 hour of Karma Yoga, and an hour   Yoga talk. You will have the opportunity to swim in the Dam across from the ashram. Visit their website for more information here. (insert link https://sivananda.org.in/neyyardam/)

Reservation

Places are limited to 8 people. The investment for the Yoga retreat (one week) starts from $1650 which covers airport pick up, accommodation, breakfast, daily yoga, meditation, and daily Ayurvedic massages and treatment. If you would like to have additional Ayurvedic treatments during your stay you can pay extra at that time.

There is a minimum booking for the retreat to run. Please contact me if you would like to join.

Travel

You will need to arrange your airfares to arrive in Trivandrum Airport. We will arrange a pick up from the airport. If you would like to travel with someone from the group contact me to arrange this. More information on travel will be sent to you in an info pack.

Be in the Himalayas in India for a true experience of yoga and meditation. Walk with the Tibetan monks in the streets. Circumambulate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s main temple who is the leader of Mahayana Tibetan Buddhism.

Wake up in this holy place with a view of snow-capped mountains, surrounded by beautiful forest.

The retreat will be held in Gallu a quiet, peaceful region with magnificent views of the Himalayas. During your stay, you will be able to relax and unwind with Yoga, Breathing, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation. Take walks in the mountains, take a small trek to the nearby waterfalls, visit His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s temple, Tibetan museum, and Tibetan Library, and have free time to go shopping.

8 nights 7 days Yoga retreat

This retreat will be held post-Covid-19 in the months of May/June.

Situated 1 hour from Kangra Airport

Being on retreat can be a life-changing and transformational experience! India is a magical country, full of history, culture, and rich spirituality. Travelling allows us to learn about ourselves through new experiences, people, and cultures.

Example of our Daily Schedule

7.00-8.30 am Yoga and Pranayama

8.30-9.30 am Breakfast

Free time

11.30-12.00 pm Yoga Nidra

12.00pm-1.00 pm Lunch

Free time

4.00-4.30 pm Yoga Talk

4.30-6.00 pm Yoga and Pranayama

6.00-7.00 pm Dinner

7.30-8.00 pm Meditation

On the middle day of our retreat, we will have free time and the option to trek to the nearby waterfalls. We will also take time to visit the Dalai Lamas temple in Mc Leod Ganj.

Space

You will be staying in Gallu an area above the tourist area in the mountains.

There is a selection of rooms available all classes will be held in the Yoga and Meditation hall.

The guest house has amazing views of the valley, mountains, and forest.

Tea shops, restaurants, small fruit, and veg markets, and small grocery shops are a short rickshaw ride away in case you need anything during your stay.

Food

The guest house has its own cafe where you can experience Indian or Continental cuisine.

Reservation

Places are limited to 9 rooms.

1 x Single room non attached bathroom

1 x Double bedroom with non attached bathroom

4 x Double bedroom with attached bathrooms

3 x Top Floor Double bedrooms with attached bathroom

Current pricing will be published on Eventbrite.

The Yoga retreat includes airport pick up, accommodation, daily yoga, meditation, deep relaxation and all activities throughout the retreat.

E-mail me to register at shuddhachittam@hotmail.com

Ticketing is through Eventbrite.

Travel

You will need to arrange your airfares to arrive at Kangra Airport (This is the nearest airport to Dharamsala). If you are an experienced traveler you can get the overnight AC bus from New Delhi to Mc Leod Ganj. 

We will arrange a pick up from the airport. If you would like to travel with someone from the group contact me to arrange this.

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