Yoga and Meditation Retreat 23- 26 January 2010 (Victoria) , with Anahata Giri

Cost and Registration:

The cost for the Retreat is $525 full price, $485 concession or the Special Early Bird Cost is$450 if paid in full by 15 February 2010. Cost includes extensive yoga tuition each day, delicious and healthy meals and shared accommodation. Those who have done a retreat with Anahata before will receive a further $25 discount (excluding the special early bird price). Please book early as it is expected that this retreat will book out.

To register for this Retreat please email or phone Anahata Giri (see contact details below) and she will email or post a registration form. To secure your place, please send a deposit of $100 by cheque or money order made out to Anahata Giri and sent to 86 Blair St Coburg 3058. Full payment is due by 1 March 2010.

Refund Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your place. If there is a cancellation before 25 February 2010 the full amount MINUS the non-refundable deposit of $100 will be refunded. For any cancellations after 25 February 2010, there will be no refund except if your place can be filled and/or except in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Yoga Retreat Organisers. If the retreat is cancelled by the Organisers, then your full payment including your full deposit will be refunded.

For more information:

For bookings and more information, please contact

Anahata Giri on 0410 950 606 or email: anahata_love@yahoo.com.au

Yoga in the Heart Retreat

About the Retreat

A 7 Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Postponed until September 2011

A Retreat is an ideal way to nourish yourself and create space for your deepest life to unfold. The stunning landscape of the Outback has an ancient presence, a deep stillness and silence, that echoes the essence of our being. Yoga and meditation awaken our capacity to feel the vibrancy of nature and to recognize that the presence that surrounds us, is within us. A retreat helps us relax into the innate silence of our being and to find a natural ease in life. Inspiration, deeper meaning and joy in life then naturally follow.

This 7 Day Retreat will embrace and unite body, heart and mind as we explore yoga postures and flowing sequences, breathing (pranayama), yoga nidra, chanting, meditation and yoga teachings in a supportive and nurturing environment. We will explore the main components of a complete yoga practice and how to bring yoga into our daily life. Some yoga experience is neccessary and all practices will be adapted to suit different levels of experience. Indigenous guests will spend time wiith us sharing their culture. There will also be free time for walks, contemplation and to enjoy the beauty of the land. There will optional one-to-one discussion times with Anahata to support your inner journey.

Anahata has been practising yoga and meditation for twenty years and finds retreats an ideal way to deepen our experience of yoga and of life itself. See About Anahata for more information. Aruna Giri will also lead some meditation and self-inquiry sessions on the Retreat. Aruna's natural, warm approach and his peaceful presence inspires his meditation sessions. See www.arunagiri.com.au for more information.

Yoga in the Heart Retreat Program

7.00am	Chanting & Meditation
7.30am	Yoga Asana
9.30am	Breakfast & Free time
11.30am	Meditation -or- Indigenous Cultural Sharing
1.00pm	Lunch & Free Time
5.30pm	Dinner & Free Time
3.00pm	Yoga nidra
3.30pm	Yoga asana, pranayama & meditation
7.30pm	Yoga Teachings/Discussion, Chanting -or- Indigenous Cultural Sharing

Practical Details

Venue & Accommodation & Meals

The retreat venue is The Hamilton Downs Youth Camp - a homestead with heritage listing, built between 1910-1923 located 75km north-west of Alice Springs. Set on the dry Jay Creek with the spectacular Chewings range as a backdrop, this is a true Outback setting.

We will be on the land of the Arrernte people and we acknowledge and respect the traditional owners of this land.

We will be immersed in the unique landscape of the Outback that resonates with an ancient and powerful presence. This is an ideal setting for a retreat. The geographical distance from built up areas, the silence and space of the land and the night sky draw us into deeper contact with the heart of Australia and with our own hearts. As we witness and experience this spectacular natural landscape we can explore our own inner landscape.

Our accommodation will be comfortable but simple, outback style, with shared toilet and shower facilities. For sleeping, you can choose to share in a bunkhouse or sleep in a tent or in a swag. A swag is a sturdy canvas bag that encloses a sleeping bag that enables the sleeper to lie directly under the stars. Sleeping in a swag under the stars is a truly memorable and magical experience (swags and bedding are provided). If the weather becomes inclement and you have chosen an outdoor option there will still be a bed for you in one of the bunkhouses.

There will be three delicious and healthy vegetarian meals a day, with the midday meal as the main meal. We will use organic produce where practical. Beverages, fruit and snacks will also be provided. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know on registration.

September is the best time of the year to visit the red centre as the winter frosts and very cold temperatures are over and the extremely hot weather has not begun.

Other attractions:

Bushwalking is a special attraction and we are close to the special Larapinta trail. Bird-watching and star gazing are also attractions of this area.

What to Bring:

• Yoga mat
• Bedding: either a sleeping bag and pillow OR sheets, doona/blankets and pillow (a swag is provided for you)
• Tent – optional, if you wish to sleep in a tent – see accommodation for explanation of sleeping arrangements
• Meditation cushion
• Blanket or shawl to be used to wrap around you during meditation
• Comfortable clothing. The weather is changeable at this time of year. We will probably have warm days with cold nights and mornings. Please bring clothes for very warm weather and for very cold weather.
• A sun-hat and sunscreen.
• Insect repellent (optional) Generally there are not many flies at this time of the year, and usually it is too dry for mosquitoes.
• Comfortable walking shoes, we will explore the stunning landscape during free time and on our walking meditations.
• Bathers – if you want to swim in the local waterhole, if there is water in it.
• Towel and enough toiletries and medication for a week.
• Camera, optional.
• Torch, no street lights at night!
• Optional: art materials, musical instruments, journal, binoculars or telescope.

Cost and Registration:

Cost for the retreat is yet to be finalised. The cost will include:
• All yoga and meditation tuition
• Transport by bus between the Retreat Centre and Alice Springs.
• Shared bunk accommodation and swag
• All meals, snacks and beverages
• Cultural sessions with traditional owners

To register for this Retreat please email or phone Anahata Giri (see contact details below) and she will email or post a registration form. To secure your place, please send a non-refundable deposit of $150 by cheque or money order made out to : Anahata Giri and sent to 86 Blair St Coburg 3058.

Refund Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to secure your place. If there is a cancellation before 1 September 2011 the full amount MINUS the non refundable deposit of $150 will be refunded. For any cancellations after 1 September 2011 there will be no refund except if your place can be filled and/or except in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Yoga Retreat Organisers. If the retreat is cancelled by the Organisers, then your full payment including your full deposit will be refunded.

For more information:

For bookings and more information, please contact

Anahata Giri on 0410 950 606 or email: anahata_love@yahoo.com.au

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