Inner Stillness Retreat

Friday 29 June 4.30pm to Sunday 1 July 2.30pm

The beauty of retreat is that it promotes in us a gentle unraveling of the accumulated tensions that develop with the pressures of regular life. The peace and tranquility of a country location combined with inward practices and nurturing food, cooked for us with love, help us to let go and open up. On retreat we can experience a soft awakening to something fresh, free and relaxing as we touch the depth of Presence that is always here. Retreat experiences can be very valuable and help to move us in ways that would take much longer through weekly classes and home practice.

This retreat is in the traditional style of ashram life, away from gadgets and distractions. We will nurture our spirit with meditation, practiced seated, as yoga nidra, as movement (e.g. yoga, body sensing, walking meditation) and interactively, to take us deeper into who we truly are, discovering the peace of deep Presence and inner stillness. Movement practices will be gentle, mindful and restoring. You do not need to be practising advanced yogasana to attend and fully participate in this retreat.

The retreat leader

Tina Shettigara has been practicing yoga and meditation for over forty years and has been a teacher of yoga since 2009. She is an IRI Certified teacher of iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation, registered Level 2 yoga teacher with Yoga Australia and a Member of Meditation Australia. Retreat with Tina is an immersive experience of transformation.

Location

This retreat is held at Lokananda Retreat Centre located 90 minutes drive north of Adelaide at 9 Main Street Point Pass (past Eudunda). Lokananda is the closest venue we have to a traditional ashram in Adelaide, to allow you to be immersed in the full yogic experience. Nutritious vegetarian meals are cooked by retreat hosts Jan and Swami Dayananda. Accommodation is in small group rooms and there are three modern bathrooms to share. The centre has beautiful grounds to walk in, including a labyrinth, a warm country style dining room with wood fire, a sitting room where retreat participants may sit and read or chat, and a cozy practice room. The ambiance of the old stone buildings and country setting contribute beautifully to the retreat experience.

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Sample schedule

Friday 29 June
4.30pm Arrivals from this time on, Registration and settling in
6.00pm Dinner
7.00pm Opening practice session
9.30pm Bedtime or quiet activities - while this may seem early, the purpose of retreat is to rest, rejuvenate and restore. We recommend sleeping early to be refreshed for an early rise

Saturday 30 June
7.00am Early morning practice session
8.30am Breakfast
10.30am Mid morning practice session
12.30pm Lunch
3.00pm Afternoon Practice session
6.00pm Dinner
7.30pm Evening practice session
9.30pm Bedtime

Sunday 1 July
7.00am Early morning practice session
8.30am Breakfast
10.30am Mid morning practice session
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Final Practice session and Closing Circle
2.30pm Departure

What you will need to bring

• warm clothes, layers are best, if rain is expected wet weather gear, sturdy outdoor shoes
• Yoga mat and equipment, suggested are at least one bolster and 2 yoga blankets, meditation stool or cushion might also be enjoyed
• pillow, single bed top sheet, doona/blankets or sleeping bag , bath towel, (linen can be hired for $25 direct from the retreat centre)
• notebook and pen to journal your experience
• any medications and special foods you require

Leave behind

• your work
• your worries
• it is strongly suggested that you leave all electronic devices switched off for the duration of retreat

Price

Early bird for payment in full by 31 May 2018 $490 (Late price $590) inclusive of meals, accommodation, tuition.

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Refund policy

Refund less 20% can be offered for cancellations up to 15 June. After 15 June refund can only be made if your place can be filled from a wait list.