Stress? Overload? Worn out? Need a break?
Stop the world I want to get off!
Yoga retreat sound appealing?
Getting away to some luxury resort in a tropical paradise, doing yoga all day - heaven.
But who has the time, or money, right?
And what if they are doing handstands, arm balances, flipbacks to a back bend and 108 sun salutations? Can't do that!
How about just one weekend, close to Adelaide, no experience necessary
You are invited to let go of the old and flow into the new. This weekend yoga retreat is perfect to fit into your busy life, a weekend break to get away and nurture yourself.
Renewal Yoga Retreat
Friday 29 March to Sunday 31 March 2019
at Lokananda, 9 Main Street, Point Pass, South Australia
Just 90 minutes from Adelaide
Just two nights
(Come on ... they can spare you 2 nights on a weekend!)
"When I let go of what I am I become what I might be." Lao Tsu
Retreat offers us the opportunity to let go and become open to new possibilities. We live in the world and we must function in the world. The occasional retreat from the world opens us to the possibility of something new, and renews our resilience in the world.
What to expect on this retreat
- gentle restorative yoga to help you completely let go
- iRest Yoga Nidra to relax you even more deeply
- gentle somatics and yoga classes to unwind body tension
- mindfulness activities
- free time for reading, chatting, doing art, going for a walk or whatever you choose
- delicious vegetarian meals prepared with love.
This yoga retreat is suitable for everyone, even if you have not done much yoga before or have physical issues - we can always find some modifications for you.
Small numbers for an intimate, caring group
Numbers on this retreat are deliberately small . It will not feel crowded but it will feel nurturing and at ease. The program is designed to give ample free time for exploring the grounds, walking the labyrinth, chatting of cups of tea, reading, mindful colouring or taking a nap.
Food
Our retreat centre hosts cook us delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals and can cater to your dietary needs.
About the modalities practiced
Restorative yoga
Restorative yoga is the perfect way to recharge. The object of restorative yoga postures is not to stretch but to completely release. The body is supported on yoga props in poses that are often inspired by the classic poses of active yoga, and the poses are held for sufficient time for deep relaxation to occur.
iRest® Yoga Nidra
iRest Yoga Nidra helps you to integrate all the disturbances and traumas of life and to restore to your innate equanimity and wellbeing. It is a meditative practice in which you lie down in a supported relaxation pose and are guided through a deep self-inquiry.
Somatics
Somatic movements in the style of Thomas Hanna allow you to release deeply held muscle tension and restore neuarl connections to muscles that allow you to re-pattern and rid yourself of holding patterns in the body that are causing pain and contributing to mental distress.
Gentle hatha yoga
Active yoga will be offered that is full of the option to modify to suit your own body. The style presented is kind, and acknowledges that we are all built different and have different imprints of life upon our bodies. Nevertheless it will be possible to stretch out, strengthen and raise the heart rate, all within your capabilities.
About the retreat leader - Tina Shettigara
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.