Description of Weekend Yoga Retreat in Australia



Take time out and join me on retreat at the lovely Avrajita retreat centre in the Kangaroo Valley, NSW and explore one of the most sacred mantras in yoga through the practices of Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, Mudra and Yantra  The Gayatri mantra had been chanted for thousands of years to honor the divine light of the sun as it glows within us and is said to have both transformative and healing powers. Referred to as "the Mother of the Vedas" by the yogic sages, The practice of Gayatri is said to develop wisdom, cultivate inner strength and promote peace and well-being.  In Tantra, a full Gayatri practice includes Mantra- in both long and short forms, Mudra-  hand gestures, which balance and bring energy to the body and Yantra- geometrical patterns, which calm the mind. In this retreat I will share my personal understanding and experience of the Gayatri practice in a fun, physical, informative and creative format.




Daily Schedule Overview


Friday March 23

Plan to arrive at the centre by 3:30 pm for a 5:30 Start
5:30-7:00 pm Vinyasa yoga class
7:00-8:00 Dinner
8:00-9:00 Welcome circle and Bhajans

Saturday March 24

6.30- 7.30 am pranayama/  Gayatri mantra
7:45-9:45 am Vinyasa yoga class
9.45 – 11.00 breakfast
11.00-1.00 Philosophy talk ( the back ground of gayatri)

Free Time


4.00-5:30 Restorative yoga and yoga nidra
6.00-7.00 dinner
7.30 –9.00 Kirtan

Sunday March 25

6.30- 7.30 am pranayama/  Gayatri mudra sequence
7:45-9:45 Vinyasa yoga class
9.45 – 11.00 breakfast
11.30- 2.00 Yantra Creation with mantra and mudra sequence
Lunch
3:30-4:30 Closing Circle


Date:

23- 25 March,  2012
( Please plan to arrive by 3.30 pm on the 23 March and check out by 5 pm on the 25 March)

Accommodation:

Our retreat centre, Avrajita is unique, purpose-built retreat nestled amidst 40 acres of unspoilt rainforest and native bushland in magnificent Kangaroo Valley, NSW. Avrajita  means " come near, come home" in Sanskrit and its intention is to create a private and secluded sanctuary, where you will feel the warm embrace and healing energies of the land. Here you are all things - welcome home.
Rooms are comfortable and stylish and the centre offers nurturing cuisine.

Cost:

$495
The fee includes tuition, accommodation, 3 meals per day

Contact:

Amala at amala@ozemail.com.au for a registration form to reserve your space



This Retreat is Yoga Alliance approved for international accreditation and participants will receive a letter of completion at the end of the Retreat