2023 Date is out. Upgrade your health, vitality and wellbeing on this cleansing, healing 4-day retreat in the heart of picturesque Margaret River. The carefully designed program helps you restore physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing through yoga, meditation, healing foods, fasting, yoga coaching, massage, forest and ocean walks. This beautiful retreat is hosted by Mandy, who has decades' experience teaching and facilitating transformational retreat programs around the world. All of this in a luxury venue in Margaret River, one of Western Australia's most stunning destinations with its spectacular Marri forests and beautiful, wild beaches.
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retreat highlights
Fully inclusive price from $1390. Payment plans available. |
about yoga & cleanserewire your mind, reset your health
During a single day we take in millions of impressions through the senses - all of which imprint upon and become embedded in the our body, mind and soul. Their accumulation leads to sensory overload, stress and a reduced capacity to cope physically, mentally and emotionally. When stressed, we can become less mindful of what we eat, what we do, and where our thoughts lead us. We make reactionary and sometimes poor choices which often lead to more stress with a negative impact upon our mental and emotional wellbeing and physical health. The focus of this retreat is to consciously retreat from the sources of all those impressions and to literally empty ourselves through cleansing yoga, meditation and pranayama and through a yogic diet and fast which includes teas, tonics, juices and then the introduction of nourishing, healing foods. We literally create space within our bodies which provides respite. We become naturally quiet and meditative without the burden of constant digestion, paving the way for deeper states of awareness. holistic yoga for healing & health Traditional Hatha Yoga is comprised of 5 distinct points which together comprise a balanced and holistic system of self-care and self-awareness. These include: proper exercise (yoga asana, walking in nature); proper breathing (pranayama); proper relaxation (yoga nidra); proper thinking (meditation); proper diet and lifestyle (sattvic/peaceful food, time in nature). On this retreat you'll be guided and supported to fully experience the 5 points of yoga and the yogic lifestyle. The Hatha Yoga sessions will be therapeutic in their focus - cleansing, healing and rebalancing. 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. We share the teachings of yoga 'philosophy' which relate to the cleansing practices offered on this retreat and increase our understanding of the 'self', the causes and sources of stress and tension, and the rationale behind the methods. cleanse & build On this retreat we take a 'soft' approach to fasting with the inclusion of Ayurvedic herbal teas, broths, tonics, juices and an abundance of filtered, pure spring water which rises from the ground upstream. We prepare for and break the fast with nourishing, easily digested foods such as soft fruits, kitchari (rice, mung bean, spices, vegetable dish) and then reintroduce broader, nourishing and delicious foods. In some cultures and traditions, fasting is a regular practice, but for many of us, fasting of any form is rare. Ekadashi (the 11th day after the full and new moon) is the given day for fasting on the Vedic Lunar calendar. When we restrain from our usual eating habits, the body is allowed to rest internally, with no energy being spent on digestion, you literally create an inner space, an emptiness from which subtle and profound yoga experiences are given the space to emerge. You may experiences depths in your practice which are not normally accessible to you. Physically your body feels lighter and refreshed. Given its brevity and the fact you will consume pure water, herbal teas, tonics, broths and juices, this fast should be suitable for most people. lightness & joy Our diet and lifestyles are comprised of highly addictive foods and behaviours, so refraining from usual eating can be challenging, but is ultimately empowering and transformational! With the support of your retreat facilitators; a grounding in yoga and meditation practices; and the knowledge you gain through your experiences and the information imparted; you'll leave this retreat profoundly lighter, freer and revitalised. We invite you to experience the depths possible in yoga during fasting. This is truly a powerful combination which can help transform your relationship with food; help overcome deep-seated fears which may influence your thinking and choices (you won't starve!), increase your willpower, resolve, mental focus and clarity of thought; understand and reduce anxiety, tension and stress, and deepen your appreciation of life and sense of purpose. |
It's not just what you eat... "Before you eat, four conditions should exist in the environment. If these conditions are not met, then it is better to remain hungry. First of all, you should be surrounded by a calm and quiet atmosphere. Secondly, you should be under no mental or physical pressure. Thirdly, the food you are about to eat must be properly cooked with all the ingredients. Lastly, there should be enough time in which to eat gracefully." Yogi Bhajan |
Retreat programDay 1
2.00pm Arrive 4.00pm Welcome Circle 5.00pm Hatha Yoga 6.30pm Agni Hotra 7.00pm Dinner 8.00pm Healing Meditation & Chant 9.00pm Mouna (silence) & Rest Day 2-3 6.00am Rise 6.30am Mano Yoga Meditation 7.30am Hatha Yoga 8.30am Chanting & Meditation 9.00am Breakfast 10.00am Beach or Forest Walk 12.00pm Satsang 1.30pm Lunch 2.03pm Rest/Reflection 4.30pm Masterclass/Cooking Demo 5.30pm Yoga 6.30pm Agni Hotra 7.00pm Light Dinner 8.00pm Healing Meditation & Chant 9.00pm Mouna & Rest Day 4 6.00am Rise 6.30am Meditation 7.30am Hatha Yoga 8.30am Chanting 9.00am Check out of room 10.00am Brunch 11.00am Satsang/Closing Circle 1.00pm Departure Day 1 Amazing dinner Day 2 Ayurvedic cleansing foods - kitchari, konji, teas, tonics and juice. Day 3 Fasting (light broth - rassam), herbal tea, konji, juice. Day 4 full Breakfast and Lunch Silence is each day after lunch until dinner, every evening after dinner until after morning meditation Full day of silence Day 3 onsite massages available to be booked |
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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. You'll fall asleep to the sounds of the forest.
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Sattvic Food
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AccommodationThere are two accommodation options which include twin share rooms with ensuite bathrooms in a renovated farm house. The other option are luxurious garden split level, loft style apartments. Each suite comes with a spa bath, king bed, lounge area and a kitchenette suitable for singles or couples. There is also the option of staying offsite in lovely rammed earth cottages at the nearby Bussells Bushland Cottages (4 minutes drive).
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Mandy BeckerKnox
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Gift Vouchers
twin share room per person$1390
• full 4 day Yoga & Cleanse program with listed inclusions • All meals • Onsite accommodation for 1 person in a beautiful twin share room with ensuite bathroom • $400 when booking. |
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Venue Gilgara Retreat. 3 Old Ellen Brook Rd, Gracetown WA 6285.
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