Easter Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Good Friday - Easter Monday
Easter Yoga & Meditation Retreat
• morning hatha yoga • afternoon yin yoga • sunrise and sunset meditation • evening sound healing & sri yantra meditation • bush walks & river swim • earth healing agni hotra • yoga nidra • spiral walk and dreamstate meditation • satsangs • amazing vegan food • silent rest
restore natural balance & harmony...
18 - 21 April 2025 3 nights residential retreat over the Easter long weekend (Friday 4pm - Monday 1pm). An inspiring program of yoga, meditation, healing, sound healing, sacred mantra, ritual, spiral ascension themed meditation, and high-vibration vegan healing foods. The central focus of this retreat is deep meditation and a nature immersion to restore radiance, healing, love and balance within our hearts and for the earth. The transformative program is focussed on rediscovering and reconnecting with the spiritual heart of nature through through sacred, ancient mantras and srividya meditation, spiral walks, dreamstate meditations and the direct healing transmission from being amongst the trees.
Retreat highlights
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detailsDate & Time • Fri 18 April 2pm - Mon 21 April 2pm Cost • $960 Residential - stay onsite in shared room • $890 Camping onsite • $830 Stay offsite in your own accommodation Book • follow link to book |
Good Friday - Easter Monday
a beautiful Easter retreat program to rekindle the inner light & creative spirit through yoga, meditation, nature, ritual & reflection.
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kookaburra yoga
Kookaburra Yoga Retreats include a generous balance of yoga, meditation, relaxation, pranayama, knowledge-based sharing, time in nature and opportunities for deep immersion into the yogic lifestyle. Sivananda's traditional hatha yoga is comprised of 5 distinct points which together comprise a balanced and holistic system of self-care and self-awareness. On your retreat you experience and live them all including mindful movement (yoga asana & nature walks); breathwork (pranayama); relaxation (yoga nidra & time in nature); mindfulness (meditation); proper diet and lifestyle (sattvic/peaceful food, ritual). When practiced with sincerity and integrated into everyday life and everyday thinking, traditional yoga perfectly and effortlessly brings balance and harmony to the 5 aspects of self: the body, breath, mind/emotions, wisdom and soul. nature Through our reverence of nature, we learn to embody the grace, softness and fierceness of the Divine Feminine in the form of Bhu Devi, the Earth Goddess who rules the nature spirits, arising from gratitude and devotion. She is often prayed to in order to gain wealth or material gain but this is a basic misunderstanding based on a distortion of the divine feminine by the masculine principle. Patriarchal western culture, with its emphasis on continual and unsustainable economic growth, has usurped this subtle beauty and overlaid it with a grabbing sense of possession. We have been conditioned to try to own it for our personal and individual gain, clinging and holding onto wealth in greed and selfishness. We see the tragic results of this in the destruction of our precious planet, obesity and starvation is almost equal measure, the looming climate crisis and ruthless business practices that justify all means in the pursuit of so called growth. Our puja and prayers help to set things back in balance. Through Bhu Devi we remind ourselves and through the vibrations we produce, those around us, of the mystery and wonder of self regenerating life and the boundless abundance of nature on which we are entirely dependent for our lives, true happiness, fulfilment and well being. The masculine aspect, when properly understood has an equally important role to play. That is, to create and hold a safe space in which this regeneration can take place. The analogy is that of a bowl, a pedestal in which herbs and spices are ground to release their healing essence and intoxicating fragrance. The male aspect must chisel and carve the bowl from hard unyielding stone but should never seek to own and hoard the contents for its own benefit alone. This theme of natural balance becomes embodied through our practices and the powerful sacred mantras we share, and in the process, we transform ourselves. Those around us cannot help but be uplifted too. Join us for this transformative 4 day retreat. Be the change, now more than ever, we as a human species, need to see. |
Warm, cosy shared living and eating spaces
We feed your soul...delicious, nourishing, heart-warming sattvic food
Food is fresh, vital and prepared with love
Spacious shared bedrooms with either 1, 2 or 3 beds.
Lovely stone and wood interiors
Wrap around verandahs overlooking the forest
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unfurl
There are no straight lines in nature, everything grows, evolves, ascends in spiral like patterns towards the sun - the source of warmth, illumination, of life itself. There is no linear defined life path. We are often so tightly coiled and resistant to change, to ascension, that we defy the natural patterns and desires of body, mind, heart and soul for evolution, growth, healing. It is often our fears of feeling too much to soon which hold us back, or fears of the unknown realms which limit our journeying through the inner and outer world, or fear of our depth and potential which keep us small. Meditation helps us to unfurl, like a fern or flower bud opening to receive the light of the sun. Our spiral walks and dreamstate meditations, ritual, mantra activations and practices brings us into natural alignment with innate potential, purpose and power.
vigil
To keep vigil means to stay awake at times we would normally sleep - to keep watch, to pray, to meditate - on the eve of a holy day. Regardless of which religion we follow, Easter is the time to acknowledge an important and significant Christian celebration - the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's also an opportunity to look inwards at those aspects of our lives we could shed and renew - to rise up and shine, and reflect on the deeper spiritual meaning of Easter - the endurance and permanence of the inner divine spirit and renewal of the inner light. |
darkness
Within each of us, there is always an interplay of both 'darkness' and 'light'. The practices of yoga lead us through these polarities to discover the brilliant, unwavering inner light which is our soul. The Easter Retreat begins with an acknowledgement of the darkness within the world and our own hearts. We light the havan fire and chant together the sacred protective mantras offering those aspects we wish to shed or transform to the flames. 
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light
We meditate into the night under the light of the stars, keeping the purifying flame alight within our awakened hearts. We listen with quiet minds to the messages of surrender, love and grace which flow into and through us. This sets the tone and mood for our retreat - delving directly and deeply into the spiritual yogic traditions which deepen our connection with our own inner nature, and the healing and peaceful forest around us. |
grace
Without the distraction and stress of the constant thinking, doing, and acting which characterises our everyday lives we discover a silent centre, where we discern a deeper, spiritual presence. Immersing our mind and consciousness here within our centre we awaken to grace which powerfully illuminates and transforms our lives. We return to our lives with a lighter heart, with flow rather than resistance to the ever changing nature of life. 
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program
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Friday
2.00pm Arrive between 2pm and 3.30pm. 4.00pm Welcome Circle 5.00pm Hatha Yoga 6.30pm Agni Hotra Earth Healing 7.00pm Dinner 8.00pm Trataka, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing 9.00pm Silence & Rest Saturday 6.30am Mano Yoga Meditation 8.00am Hatha Yoga 9.30am Breakfast 10.30am Spiral & Dreamstate Meditation Workshop 12.30pm Satsang - Sacred Conversations 2.00pm Lunch 4.00pm Spiral Walk and Meditation 5.00pm Yin Yoga & Pranayama 6.30pm Agni Hotra Earth Healing 7.00pm Dinner 8.00pm Sri Vidya Meditation & Sound Healing 9.00pm Silence & Rest |
Sunday
6.30am Mano Yoga Meditation 7.30am Hatha Yoga 9.30am Breakfast 10.00am Sacred Bush Walk & Meditation (swimming in river - weather permitting) 12.30pm Satsang - Sacred Conversations 2.00pm Lunch 4.00pm Spiral Walk and Meditation (Silence until Monday Breakfast) 5.00pm Yin Yoga 6.30pm Havan Fire Ceremony 7.20pm Dinner 8.00pm Trataka & Sound Healing Journey 9.00pm Rest Monday 6.30am Mano Yoga Meditation 7.30am Hatha Yoga 9.30am Breakfast 10.00am Forest Meditation & Reflection 11.00am Closing Circle 12.00pm Light Lunch 1.00pm Departure |
what people say...
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The four day Yoga retreat was the most peaceful, insightful and healing experience I've ever had. The shared accommodation was comfortable and vegetarian meals were absolutely fabulous; home made exquisitely prepared cousins. The days were fully scheduled with yoga, meditation, bush walks, healing fire ceremonies and many more soul nurturing activities. Mandy and Robert are remarkably skilled in all aspects of Yoga and share their knowledge with love and attentiveness. I am very grateful for such a wonderful retreat, set in a beautiful pocket of green bush environment."
Debbie
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Sincere heartfelt gratitude to Mandy, Robert, and your beautiful family and friends for such a blissful weekend; words don't seem to do it justice. The Retreat was precisely what I needed at precisely the right moment. And the food was mouth-wateringly delicious each and every love-filled meal! I would highly recommend this to anyone seeking to soothe the soul, tune in to nature, self, and a joyful community that feels like home...
Charley
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It is very rare to find such authenticity and purity in teachers such as Mandy & Robert. I am so grateful to have been taught by them not only in the practice of yoga but all the other elements that make a yogi. Thank you for offerings your lives to this teaching and helping to heal this world.
Claire
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I thought the retreat was just simply beautiful and inspiring. I was inspired by the food which you made. My journey over my stay was extremely nourishing and I felt so safe and secure.Thank you both for your warm generosity and for being so inspiring and sharing the beautiful practices. As I have said before when I am going to spend a day at Kookaburra I always feel as if I am coming home to a safe and beautiful space.
Jo-ann
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The yoga meditation weekend was supreme. Mandy and Robert have so much knowledge and understanding of yogic philosophy and they are so willing to share with kindness, understanding and completely without judgement. The entire staff and other participants were so lovely and fun, the bush setting and facilities 5 star, and the food was out of this world. I could live there and be happy forever I feel sure. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.
Karen
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Really enjoy the retreats here, can't wait to attend several again next year as well. Whether a beginner or experienced teacher, highly recommend Kookaburra Yoga Retreat if you value the following:
In depth training and years of authentic experience from yoga teachers, truth, tradition, authenticity, nature, Ayurveda food and beautiful people!
In depth training and years of authentic experience from yoga teachers, truth, tradition, authenticity, nature, Ayurveda food and beautiful people!
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Such a beautiful and sacred place with teachers who not only have huge depth of knowledge but also clearly embody their teachings. I feel incredibly grateful to have discovered this place of peace, tranquility and joy in Perth. So much gratitude.
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Inclusions & Cost |
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$960 residential
• 3 nights stay in shared room (1, 2 & 3 bed rooms available). • All meals (vegan & gluten-free) • Retreat program. |
$890 camping
• 3 nights camping in your own tent, bring your own bedding. • Full use of facilities. • All meals (vegan & gluten-free) |
$830 offsite
• Stay offsite in your own accommodation and come for program. • Full use of facilities during program. • All meals (vegan & gluten-free) • Retreat program. |
About Kookaburra Yoga Retreats...
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Making yoga alive and realThe Kookaburra Yoga retreat program brings the history, philosophy and practices of yoga to life. We have an idea in our mind about what yoga is and even what life is, when in fact this is often a dream. The sages, rishis and deities are our alarm clocks - waking us from this this living dream. When you awaken and realise the true nature of things, life takes on a new perspective - infused with light and love. This is the blessing and beauty of a spiritual retreat.
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Beautiful & serene venueKookaburra Creek Yoga Centre was created as a sanctuary for seekers to experience the profound depths of true yoga. The centre has been blessed by our spiritual gurus who's presence, wisdom and influence infuse the program and teachings. The centre and grounds are a beautiful, pristine and vital environment which supports, replenishes and holds you during your retreat.
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Transformational programThe retreat program is designed to inspire, awaken and transform. Transformation happens at a subtle level - the consciousness becomes more subtle, able to perceive more directly. There may be a cathartic release of what is unreal which can be temporarily intense. A guided, professionally facilitated retreat provides you with the supportive framework to identify and release the pains you carry, enabling you to experience the joy of being.
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The healing power of natureLiving closely to nature brings us into harmony with both the external environment and our inner nature, enabling an intuitive understanding of what is needed to rebalance and bring healing to the body, mind and soul. On this retreat we meditate within and upon nature, including the sun, the moon and the trees.
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Hatha & Yin YogaKookaburra Yoga's integrated system of Hatha and Raja Yoga is holistic and beneficial on every level of being. Asanas are of 2 types (both rejuventative/uplifting and restorative/calming) imbued with 4 qualities: those which bring inner quiet; those which bring focus and body awareness; those which bring humility and detachment; and those which increase confidence and vitality. Afternoon Yin is a quiet and restful practice to unwind the nervous system.
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Daily RhythmWe establish a rhythm and routine which bring immediate calmness to the body, mind and soul. The schedule for your days and evenings is taken care of, allowing you to relax deeply, immersing yourself in the program and the retreat process. The program includes yoga and meditation into the night, which is balanced by restful periods during the day. You'll fall asleep to the sounds of the forest.
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Switch off and reconnectWe unplug from technology, computers, phones, devices and social media for the weekend. By all means bring a book (paper), camera, journal, and provide loved ones with our landline for emergencies. With our focus consciously tuned to experience the present moment, the natural world and our own inner nature we are able to begin the recovery and reintegration of our fragmented attention.
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Rest, write, read & reflectMany people come to a retreat for rest and respite. We have allowed time in the program for the rest you need and reflection. Our wide verandahs overlooking the creek and forest are the perfect place to read, write or reflect.
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Sound HealingOur guest sound healer leads you on a deeply relaxing and healing Sound Journey. Using sacred instruments, sitar, flute, gongs, chimes and crystal and metal bowls, the intuitive arrangement of harmonious sounds transports you deeply inward to experience the peaceful state beyond the body and mind. It is in this space healing becomes possible.
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Fire CeremoniesAgni Hotra is a purifying fire ceremony performed exactly at sunset and sunrise. On our final night there is a full Havan Fire Ritual which is a powerful deeply transformative ceremony.
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Sangha (community)You'll have the time and the opportunity to get to know and share with others if you wish to. We have some lovely big common areas to relax and mingle. This is balanced with periods of mouna where we keep company with others while maintaining a respectful silence.
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Powerful, healing placesWe take extended walks to nearby places in the Wungong and Churchman's Brook reserves. These are places of spiritual significance and natural beauty, and spend time meditating on the scarp, by the river's edge and upon granite boulders. This country is imbued with a powerful life force which is nourishing and healing
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AccommodationRetreat accommodation includes comfortable shared rooms in the beautifully refurbished retreat centre. You might choose to camp, sleeping under the stars in your own tent. There is also the option to stay offsite in your own accommodation returning for the program.
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Sattvic FoodFood on this retreat is sattvic - meaning it brings peace and enhances the wellbeing of the body, mind and spirit. All food is plant-based, predominantly organic with much of the produce coming from our own kitchen garden. All cuisine is completely vegan and gluten-free, and is sustainable, pure and real - supporting your body to detox, cleanse and heal.
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Total surrenderOn retreat we leave behind concerns and distractions to deeply and profoundly realise the spiritual and material benefits of yoga, returning to our lives with renewed energy and focus. We deepen the gratitude in our hearts for both the joys and sorrows of our lives. Both are a gift of love leading us beyond duality to the graceful, limitless centre of ourselves.
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About the facilitators
Mandy BeckerKnoxMandy has decades of experience teaching the subtle, powerful and transformational methods of yoga. Her knowledge and insights have been inspired through devotion, consistent practice and learning, and integration of yogic values and concepts into everyday family and professional life. She designs and facilitates Kookaburra Yoga's local and internationl retreats and programs.
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Robert BeckerRobert has taught yoga and inspired many thousands of students over almost 4 decades here in Australia, and also India, Africa and Europe. Robert is committed to sharing and passing forward the insights and knowledge he has acquired. He has a Masters in Psychiatric Social Work and is a professional and skilful group facilitator and spiritual guide. Together with Mandy, Robert built and developed Kookaburra Creek into the spiritual haven it is today.
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Facts & Questions
Why choose Kookaburra Yoga for your retreat?
- Established, reputable business. Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is directed by experienced teachers Robert Becker and Mandy BeckerKnox in Perth, Australia. Kookaburra Creek Yoga is well established having been operating for twenty years.
- Retreat management experience. Kookaburra Yoga have offered professionally organised and facilitated international retreats for over ten years. Each retreat is carefully planned to ensure the safety and comfort of participants.
- Health & Safety. Our venue is maintained to a high standard to support the health and wellbeing of participants. We take every precaution to ensure the hygiene and health of participants.
- Quality food. Food is an integral part of our retreats and menus and ingredients are planned and considered to ensure they are nourishing, health-promoting and conducive to yoga and meditation.
- High quality program. Directors Mandy and Robert facilitate all Kookaburra Yoga Retreats. They are both exceptional yoga and meditation instructors with decades of continuing education, self-enquiry and practical teaching experience. They have literally taught thousands of people yoga and to meditate and how to effectively apply the knowledge gained to enhance and transform lives.
- Professional leadership. Both Robert and Mandy have worked professionally in high-level leadership positions in government and the not-for-profit sector and are leaders and skilful group facilitators able to guide individuals and groups safely through peak experiences and the transformational change which often occurs on retreat.
- Value for money. Retreats are fully inclusive with everything included in the cost. There are no additional costs and there are no items or services offered for sale during the retreat.
- Socially responsible. We care for people and the planet. All our retreats cause as little harm as possible. We are an entirely vegetarian venue.
- Personal development. Kookaburra Retreats are a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional development. You'll be gently guided to explore limitations and obstacles to achieving your potential and become equipped with the tools, techniques and practical wisdom to evolve and grow. Kookaburra Retreats are transformational and potentially life-changing!
Do I need experience in Yoga to attend this retreat?
No, we welcome anyone who is interested in embarking upon a journey of self enquiry and discovery. The yoga and meditation practices on each retreat are carefully explained and taught in a caring and respectful manner. All of the practices taught can be adapted to suit the needs of each participant.
WHAT ARE THE VENUE DETAILS?
- Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is a purpose-built yoga centre in Bedfordale in the Perth hills with capacity and equipment for 30 students.
- The centre is set on 10 acres of bushland and is quiet and serene.
- The residential retreat facility is in separate buildings on the property including the primary residence (accommodation for 10 participants), two renovated and enclosed gazebos (accommodation for 1 in each gazebo) and a treetop studio (accomodation for 2) and a renovated railway carriage (accommodation for 2).
- The grounds and facilities are also suitable for those who may wish to camp in their own tent. Camp sites are close to bathrooms and facilities.
What if I Need to cancel?
- Your booking and deposit confirms your place, meaning other people cannot book it. Therefore $400 is non-refundable.
- If you cancel with more than 7 days notice the retreat cost (minus the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded to you.
- If you cancel with less than 7 days notice, the full amount of the retreat is payable.
- If we have a waitlist and can fill your place from this, all money paid (except for deposit) will be refunded to you regardless of when you cancel.
What if I am not in perfect condition or if I get sick?
- You should be fine to attend a if you are in reasonable health. Please check with your own health care provider if you have any concerns or doubts.
- If you get sick during the retreat, an after hours locum doctor (bulk billed) or you can attend the Armadale Hospital Emergency Department (24 hours emergency) which is 5 minutes by car.
WHAT IS THE RETREAT SIZE?
- Residential - 14 places
- Camping - 10 places available
- Non-residential - 12 places available
- Total retreat capacity - 36 people
what are the payment options?
Deposit on booking confirms your place
- online payments only: credit card, paypal or direct deposit
- 6 month payment plans available on request. There is a $100 payment plan fee.
- $400 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel.
What should I bring?
- clothing for: yoga, bush walking, warmth, swimming, waterproof jacket if raining
- sturdy shoes for bush walking
- shawl and warm clothing for meditation and evenings
- notebook and pen
- reading material
- torch
- mosquito repellant
- toiletries, personal items
- ear plugs for sleeping
- tent
- torch
- ground cover/mattress
- pillows, blankets (it will be cold at night)
- bath towel
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Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre
210 Carradine Road, Bedfordale WA 6112 |