Yoga and Meditation Rejuvenation Retreat with Shuddha

Meditation, Breathing, Gentle Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Philosophy, Relaxation

Experience a weekend of Meditation, relaxation and Yoga. On this retreat we will be focusing on quietening the mind through guided meditations, mindfulness practices, Yoga Nidra and periods of silence.

Whether you are a beginner to meditation or have been meditating for many years this retreat will allow you to let go of your day to day life and revitalise your spirit. Meditating for longer periods brings insight, clarity, wisdom and self compassion.

Minda Killara Girl Guides

20 Kent Rd

Riddells Creek

Friday 2nd May to Sunday 4th of May

Early bird $360 ends 6 weeks prior to the retreat

Normal price $440

Private room $690

A retreat is the chance to leave daily responsibilities behind and experience the benefits that continuous daily practice and personal reflection bring. Taking time on a retreat is one of the most effective ways to start to grow your meditation practice.

Join me for a weekend of meditation and rejuvenation in the beautiful Macedon Ranges. Just 54 km from Melbourne you are invited to let go of daily pressures and come immerse yourself in nature, meditation, yoga and deep relaxation.

Enjoy daily Meditation classes, Deep Relaxation Yoga Nidra and Gentle Hatha yoga suitable for all levels.

If you are not used to sitting for meditation unsupported you can sit on a chair or on one of the couches.

The talks will be on the Buddhist philosophy and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali encompassing how to manage the mind by understanding the nature of the mind, how to respond to different states that come about in meditation and the benefits of practicing for a happier more content experience of life.

Healing mantra fire ceremony on Saturday night.

Yoga classes will be focusing on postures that help sitting, increase flexibility, relaxation and emotional equilibrium.

Space

The retreat will be held within the Macedon Ranges at a cute Girl Guides camp surrounded by forest. Minda Killara retreat is just outside the town of Riddells Creek and 50 km from Melbourne.

There are many walking tracks to enjoy nature. Accommodation is in shared dorms with 2 people in each room. Single rooms are available at additional cost. Couples will have their own room.

Food

Delicious multicultural vegetarian and vegan will be lovingly prepared by our cook. Please let us know if you have other special dietary requirements. There will be gluten free options available.

Craft & Design Market

If you are a crafter, artist, make things please bring along for a mini market. Please bring some extra cash for purchases.

There will also be a selection of Yoga books priced from $30-$35.

Reservation

Places are limited to 18 people. The investment is $360/$440 shared accommodation, $690 private room, which covers accommodation, food, daily yoga, meditation, deep relaxation and all activities throughout the retreat.

Bookings are through Eventbrite. Or you can contact me on shuddhachittam@hotmail.com to book in directly.

Cancellation policy:

$100 of the total fee is non refundable. The remaining fees can be refunded on application up to 6 weeks prior to the retreat.

Travel

The location is approx 54 km out of the city, 35 -50 out of the CBD. If you have any trouble organising transport you can let us know and we can help organise some car-pooling.

What you can look forward to:

Retreat Schedule

Friday

Arrival between 4-5pm

5pm Opening Ceremony

5.30-6.30pm Yoga Nidra

6.30pm Dinner

8- 9pm Meditation

Bedtime

Please observe the spiritual practice of Mouna, silence, between 10pm Friday until 7am Sunday

Saturday – day of silence

6-7am Silent Meditation (optional)

7-8.30 Pranayama and Meditation

8.30 Breakfast

10.30-11.15am Talk on Meditation tips and Buddhist philosophy

11.15-12pm Yoga Nidra

12pm Lunch

1-3.30pm Free time, walk, read, rest

3.30pm Meditation

4.15pm Gentle Yoga and Guided relaxation

6.00 pm Dinner

7-pm Havan Healing Mantra Fire Ceremony

8-8.30pm Meditation

Bedtime

Sunday

6-7am Meditation

After meditation you can talk again :)

7-8.30am Pranayama and Meditation

8.30am Breakfast

Free time to pack up and communal cleaning

11.30am Yoga Nidra

12pm Lunch

1-2pm Talk on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the mind

2-3.30pm Gentle Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation

3.30pm Chai and closing ceremony

4pm Goodbyes

All sessions are optional

What to bring:

Meditation cushions or bolster

Yoga Mat and light shawl or blanket for relaxation

Yoga Block and Strap if you have one

All bedding: pillow, sheets, doona

Hot water bottle (optional)

Toiletries & towel

Comfortable warm clothing

Walking shoes

Slippers, Uggs or socks for inside as no shoes are allowed inside

Water bottle

Umbrella

Journal/Notebook and pen

Earplugs if you are a light sleeper!

Take away containers for leftovers

Please bring a snack to share for communal tea time such as nuts/dried fruit/ home baked goodies. You could also bring a pack of your favourite herbal tea to share. Please avoid plastic packaging.

About Shuddhachittam

Shuddha teaches Traditional Hatha Yoga, guiding students to witness the body, breath and thoughts, creating mindfulness through Yoga. She believes that mind and body healing can be experienced through the traditional Yoga postures, bestowing benefits to the practitioner by holding the poses and repetition. Shuddha also has an ardent interest in alignment in her classes and regularly attends Iyengar classes to deepen her experience of postural awareness.

Shuddha’s interest in spirituality started from a young age when she practiced meditation with the desire to astrally project and see auras… unfortunately she didn’t succeed at that time! She has travelled to India 8 times and has attended various courses in the Tantric traditional practices of Chakra Shuddhi, Prana Vidya, Tattwa Shuddhi, Puja, Havan and Yajnas.

Shuddha started practicing Yoga when she was 14 years old at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Perth. 9 years later she completed her first teacher training and started teaching in 2005. Shuddha has completed over 1900 hrs of Yoga teacher training and lived as a Yoga Monk (Sannyasin) at the Bihar School of Yoga from 2011-2013. She has her own daily practice of Yoga and Meditation and frequently attends Vipassana meditation silent retreats to deepen her practice. Meditation is one of the main passions in her life as it has helped her to gain greater insight into herself and the tools to help maintain emotional equilibrium through the ups and downs that life offers.

Shuddha is also a qualified Hypnotherapist, Theta Healer and Ayurvedic Consultant and Massage therapist.