Sound Silence Stillness Retreat

Sunday 10am-4pm  Experience the quiet, transformational practices of yoga and meditation in a sanctuary of nature and peace. Our Sound Silence Stillness Retreats are held most months. The program is deeply peaceful and healing. Includes live Sound Journey; Silent Meditation in Nature; powerful and vitalising yoga, pranayama and meditation practices; nourishing vegan morning/afternoon tea and lunch/dinner made with love. The evening retreat also includes a traditional vedic fire ceremony.

This is a beautiful day of connection and community. We are always joined by generous and kind hearted people, and together we delve into the mystical, transformative practices of yoga utilising mantra and sacred sound to realign the body’s architecture. If a single word can injure or uplift, imagine the power of a sacred mantra and the sounds of nature to open and heal our hearts and minds.

2021 dates

Sundays 10am-4pm​​​​
  • ​24 Oct
  • 14 Nov
  • ​12 Dec​​
NYE 4pm-10pm​​
  • ​31 Dec​

* if a retreat is fully booked send an email to be added to waitlist

COIVD19 Update: limited spaces so please book early. If a retreat is full send an email to be added to waitlist. If retreat is cancelled due to changes in government rulings for gatherings, you receive a full refund or a place on future retreat. ​

Sound Silence Stillness 
Leave behind the stresses and worries of everyday life. Regardless of circumstances, peace, calm and contentment are possible for all of us. Sometimes the solution is to simply stop trying to fix things, striving for the perfect life, or waiting for others or the world to right itself. Each of us has the capacity to retreat, for a short while, to nurture and replenish ourselves with nourishing spiritual practices to regain perspective and connect again with our inner self and life purpose. And then emerge, replenished with awakened life-force, energy and clarity to go forward in life with peace in our hearts and joy in our step.
a day of peace
The Sound Silence Stillness retreat programs engage the senses through the beauty of the environment, healing sounds of nature and a guided sound journey with healing instruments. Even the food served is carefully balanced and prepared to nourish and nurture.
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You'll attune to the subtler sensations and fluctuations of mind through the Raja Yoga practices of asana, pranayama and mantra meditation - leading to a naturally quiet, transcendent and blissful state.
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​It is here you rest in body and mind, before journeying deeper to balance and access your creative and healing potential, shining the inner light on your unique gifts and true life purpose.
a quiet sanctuary
Sound Silence Stillness is a retreat program designed and facilitated by centre directors Robert and Mandy who have decades of experience practicing and teaching the subtle, powerful and transformational methods of yoga. They have created Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre on their 10 acre property in the Perth hills to provide a unique sanctuary where nature is honoured and seekers can deeply experience traditional yoga and meditation away from the usual distractions and busyness of everyday life.​ It is truly is a beautiful, peaceful place in the heart of nature.

beautiful evenings

Evening retreats are special in that they feature Kookaburra Creek at night - the beauty of the environment, healing sounds of nature, a candlelit sound journey with healing instruments, yoga, meditation, a vedic fire ceremony and vegan feast. We light the Havan Kund for a traditional vedic fire ceremony  and chant the sacred mantras to bring protection, healing and peace. You'll enjoy a vegan dinner which is delicious and plentiful, carefully balanced and prepared to nourish and nurture the body, mind and soul. Then it is back to the stunning candlelit yoga shala for a Sound Meditation Journey with a guest musician - to lead you into a state of blissful relaxation. The evening concludes with a heartfelt prayer to the divine source of light, love and blessings. 

Cost is $130 per person or $250 when booking for 2.
​Advance bookings required.

the program

Sunday

10.00am Introduction
10.10am Hatha Yoga
11.40pm Morning Tea
12.10pm Pranayama & Meditation
1.10pm Nature Walk
1.40pm Lunch
2.40pm Sound Healing Journey
3.40pm Meditation & Puja
4.00pm Close

Saturday Evening

3.00pm  Welcome & Meditation
3.15pm  Hatha Yoga & Relaxation
4.45pm  Afternoon Tea
5.15pm  Meditation & Pranayama
6.00pm  Sunset Bush Walk & Open Sky Meditation
​6.20pm Havan Fire Ceremony
7.00pm  Dinner
7.50pm  Sound Meditation Concert
8.50pm  Puja & Closing Circle
9.00pm  Close

Gentle rhythms...

The day has a gentle rhythm with holistic yogic practices including: Hatha Yoga to tone the body and awaken and balance the energy; Yogic Breathing to vitalise and heal; Mantra meditation to steady and calm the mind. Also included is a slow, mindful bushwalk to absorb the beauty of nature, an Open Sky Meditation and a deeply relaxing Sound Healing Journey in our beautiful yoga studio nestled amongst the trees. You’ll enjoy an incredible vegan morning tea and lunch.

the sounds
sacred mantras, soothing sound healing with crystal and precious metal singing bowls, resonant gongs, flutes, bells, chimes, the wind in the trees, the flowing stream, crickets, frogs, kookaburras. 

the silence 
beyond the sounds of the world you perceive the subtle rhythm of the breath, the heartbeat and at your very centre a peaceful calmness as you return home to your true self.

the stillness
your body relaxes, your mind is quiet and you’re free to delve deeper to dissolve deeply held tensions, and experience an innate state of freedom and happiness. You rest here before emerging ready to step back into the world with renewed vitality and purpose.
"Here we are at a Sound Silence Stillness Retreat Day with  wonderful sound healer/intuitive musician Nicole Lloyd. " Mandy & Robert
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“In the attitude of silence, the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness.”–Mahatma Gandhi

What's included

Incredible location

Kookaburra Creek is an astoundingly beautiful 10 acre property in the Perth hills only 40 minutes from the CBD and Fremantle. It has abundance of native flora and fauna and is preserved as a sanctuary. The usual noises of life, and even those of your own mind, recede as the sounds of nature soothe the senses, transporting you to an inner world where silence and stillness become possible and healing occurs. 

Beautiful & serene venue

Kookaburra Creek is a spectacular natural wood octagonal building, built in the shape of a yantra, designed in accordance with Vastu Shastra - the traditional Indian system of space and building design which integrates built spaces and nature to ensure harmony and the flow of positive energy. Kookaburra Creek is a comfortable, airconditioned and spacious fully equipped studio. ​

Making yoga alive and real

The 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.

Wisdom and learning

Each Sound Silence Stillness Retreat has a theme from the yoga tradition and its vast body of teachings and concepts which we subtly and gently interweave throughout the program, providing you with opportunities to explore and understand your own inner world and experience of life within a yogic context.

Hatha Yoga

Kookaburra Yoga's integrated system of Hatha and Raja Yoga includes practices which are holistic and beneficial on every level of being. Asanas are of 4 types: 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. Inspired by the great master Sivananda these practices restore internal balance leading to enhanced wellbeing and  calm. 

Pranayama

Deep and powerful yogic breathing practices using subtle sound and breath to awaken and direct and innate life force and balance the body’s energies. These pranayama techniques are rarely taught and lead to a transcendent and blissful state of body and mind, preparing the practitioner for an immersive meditation experience.

Meditation

The deeper meditative practices of Raja Yoga lead us to the state of silent meditation and perfect stillness of body, mind and soul. Using effective and easy to master techniques we bring steadiness to the mind and control to the flow of thoughts. It is within the silence and stillness that healing and self-realisation occur.

Sound Healing

Our guest sound healer leads you on a deeply relaxing and healing Sound Journey. Using sacred instruments, gongs and music 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.

Mouna

Mouna is sacred silence. We have some quiet time during the day where we withdraw our attention from the outer world and reflect inwardly. Without the need for communication we more fully experience the present moment, cultivating an inner quiet which replenishes our energy and deepens our presence and awareness. We learn to be present with others in comfortable silence.

Attune to Nature

If the weather is agreeable, we venture outdoors to meditate amongst the trees or by the meandering stream to absorb the healing benefits of being still and calm in a pristine natural environment. Attuning to the natural world, we bring our own body into rhythm and balance. ​

Inner quiet

You'll be guided to journey inwards, to attune to your inner world of thought, inner sensation, inner space, allowing deep held stresses and tensions to emerge and be released. With your focus at your centre of peace, the mind becomes clear and calm, there is relief as you shed the weight of the world and allow the process of healing to unfold.

Food for your soul

Food on this retreat is sattvic - meaning it brings peace and enhances the wellbeing of the body, mind and spirit. Retreat food is colourful, beautiful in flavour and aesthetic appeal and plentiful! All food is plant-based, predominantly organic, using ingredients fresh from the Kookaburra kitchen garden. Most dishes (including cakes) are vegan and gluten-free. We believe food should be sustainable, pure and real - supporting your body to cleanse and heal.

Experienced, caring facilitation

Sound Silence Stillness is a retreat program carefully designed and facilitated by centre directors Robert and Mandy who have decades of experience practicing and teaching the subtle, powerful and transformational methods of yoga. They bring together their knowledge, insights, and combined experience to gently guide participants to deeply experience the balancing & healing potential of yoga.

What people say...

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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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It's difficult to put into words how magical this place really is. From your first visit you feel welcome and safe in the beautiful yurt. Mandy and Robert are such warm and welcoming people and their extensive knowledge of yoga has helped me no end. I recently attended the one day silent retreat, it was a beautiful day of healing. The yoga session in the morning was enjoyable, I loved the meditation by the creek and the food was delicious! I thoroughly recommend Kookaburra yoga for anyone trying to heal or find themselves you are in the very best hands. It is definitely my favourite place to chill!

Charley

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​My first time to Kookaburra creek yoga for the Sound Silence Stillness yoga and meditation retreat. It was amazing! I've done yoga for a long time but have never been taught meditation before, and wanted to start learning and this day was perfect. The sound healing session was amazing, and the day also includes a lovely morning tea and lunch, in beautiful tranquil surroundings. I can't wait to go back!

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​Having intended to venture to Kookaburra for some time I finally made it for a day long retreat...WOW! what an amazing shala with equally inspirational teachers. Keep this place+events on you radar they are a soul nourishing tribe.

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​Just amazing!!! Amazing relaxation, yoga and meditation, peace, tranquility, beautiful surroundings and people. Thoroughly recommend.

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even before the retreat begins a deep peace settles
into the hearts and souls of all present...


​Everyone is welcome. This is a wonderful immersion into traditional yoga.
No experience of yoga or meditation is necessary.

Facts & Questions

Why choose Kookaburra YOGA?
  • Established, reputable business. Kookaburra Retreats are offered by Kookaburra Creek Yoga - a yoga centre and program directed by 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. 
  • 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.
  • Leadership and guidance. 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. Retreat cost is fully inclusive with quality, nourishing meals included. We believe yoga should be affordable and accessible and set our pricing accordingly.
  • Socially and environmentally responsible. We care for people and the planet. All our retreats cause as little harm as possible. We choose vegetarian and vegan food where possible. Kookaburra Creek is an eco-conscious venue drawing on its own and natural resources including solar power, rain and spring water and our own organic food gardens. 
  • 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 this 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. We welcome people seeking a healing, calming experience, regardless of their knowledge of or experience in yoga.
Where is Kookaburra Creek?
  • Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is located at 210 Carradine Road, Bedfordale WA 6112. This is approximately 40 minutes drive from both Perth and Fremantle and only a few minutes drive from the Armadale town centre. 
  • Kookaburra Creek is not accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is Armadale which is approximately 40 minutes walking.
  • See map below.


What if I Need to cancel?
  • Full payment is required to secure you place on this retreat.
  • If you cancel more than 1 week prior to the retreat, your full payment minus $50 administration fee will be refunded to you. 
  • If you cancel less than 1 week before the retreat your payment of can be transferred to another retreat date.
  • If you cancel less than 48 hours prior to the retreat you forfeit your payment. In exceptional circumstances we can refund the money to you or transfer your booking to anther date.
  • If you request a reschedule of your booking to a future date with less than 48 hours notice, a $30 change fee will be charged.
  • If we have a waitlist and can fill your place from this, all money paid (minus $50 admin fee) can be refunded to you regardless of when you cancel. 
WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS? ​
  • full payment is required to reserve your place on this retreat.
  • You can pay securely using our online booking system. Payment options are credit card, PayPal or direct deposit.
  • We don't have eftpos facilities at the centre so can only accept cash on the day
WHAT IS THE RETREAT SIZE?
  • Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre has the capacity and equipment for 40 students.
What should I bring?
  • comfortable clothes you can move easily and sit in
  • socks and shawl (if it's cool)
  • outdoor shoes and an outdoor mat or cushion for outdoor nature meditation
  • ​drinking water bottle
COVID POLICY
If the retreat cannot go ahead due to Covid-related restrictions (no travel between regions, groups size restrictions, lockdown etc) the retreat will be cancelled or rescheduled. Participants will be offered the following:
• full refund to same account/card paid from
• transfer to rescheduled date, or to same retreat on a future date listed on website (subject to availability)
• credit for any future retreat or program with Kookaburra Yoga

If the retreat is affected by Covid-related restrictions imposed once the retreat has already commenced and during the retreat, then refunds will not be issued. Participants must comply with all government directions and rulings.

If you are unwell with any respiratory symptoms on the retreat commencement date you are not permitted to attend the retreat, unless you have been tested for Covid19 and have evidence of a negative result. The usual refund policy applies if you are unwell and cannot attend. 

If you become unwell with any respiratory symptoms during the retreat, you will be required to leave the retreat and return home.​

Give a Gift of Yoga 

Do you know someone who loves (or needs!) yoga in their life and would deeply appreciate a one day yoga, meditation and healing retreat at the beautiful Kookaburra Creek? Our personalised gift vouchers have a 12 month expiry, so there is flexibility for the recipient to choose any retreat date which suits them. Click here to order a Gift Voucher. It is a simple process and you can nominate to have it emailed to you or directly to your loved one.

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210 Carradine Road, Bedfordale WA 6112