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- sustainable clothing workshops
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Yoga Teacher Training sample class & info sessions
Hepburn Retreat Centre is hosting a 4 week Yoga Teacher Training in October 2011, facilitated by Heather Agnew of Yoga Trinity - www.yogatrinity.com.
In preparation for this training, Heather will be holding a number of sample yoga classes and information sessions at the retreat centre in 2011.
The dates and times for the February sample yoga classes and information session are:
Thursday 17th February - 5.00 - 6.30pm
Saturday 19th February - 4.00 - 5.30pm
Thursday 24th February - 5.00 - 6.30pm
Saturday 26th February - 4.00 - 5.30pm
Read more about Yoga Teacher Training Sample Classes and Info Sessions
healthy vegan recipes
We have begun publishing some of the recipes created by Alexis on the last yoga & vegan cooking with wholefoods retreat.
Learn how to cook healthy vegan cuisine
Some recipes added so far include:
- Saag curry with potato, chickpeas, chilli, tamarind and coconut
- Greek eggplant dip
- Buckwheat stir fry
You can view recipes on the Retreat Centre Recipes page.
sustainable clothing workshops
february 5th & 19th
Have you got a wardrobe full of things you never wear?
Perhaps you collect ill-fitting op-shop garments that you never get around to altering?
Throughout November, retreat centre regular Kim Kneipp will be running clothing reconstruction wardrobes, where participants can bring along a suitcase full of old (unworn) favourites, and over the course of 2, 3 or 4 sessions, we will turn these garments upside down, inside out and back to front – cutting, unpicking and embellishing them to give them a new life.
Come alone, or bring some friends – and if you’re coming from Melbourne why not stay here at the retreat centre for the weekend and s-l-o-w r-i-g-h-t d-o-w-n.
You can read more about sustainable clothing workshops at Kim's website, the sustainable stylist.
thai yoga massage practitioner training
Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Training in Victoria 2011
Heather Agnew from Yoga Trinity will be coming to Victoria again in 2011 to host Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Training Level I and Level II at Hepburn Retreat Centre.
Each course will be a 5 day residential, including meals. By the end of the training, students will able to give a full 90-minute thai yoga massage, to friends, family or massage clients.
The massage training will be held at the retreat centre in February 2011. Click on the link to read more about the Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Training.
vegan cooking with wholefoods and yoga retreat
ever wanted to learn to cook wonderfully tasty and nutritious food?
Fun with food - learning to cook for health and vitality
Alexis and Ostii are now running regular Vegan Cooking with Wholefoods and Yoga Retreats. Recently, we have had two wonderful groups of people, who have thoroughly enjoyed exploring vegan cooking and deepening their yoga practice.
I am hoping there will be some photos on our new Gallery pages soon.
The next Cooking with Wholefoods and Yoga Retreat will run from 12th to 14th March - Labour Day long weekend in Victoria. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to cook and prepare delicious vegan, vegetarian and raw food meals that promote health & vitality.
Upcoming dates of the next Vegan Cooking & Yoga Retreats are:
Saturday 12th - Monday 14th March 2011 (Labour Day Long Weekend - Victoria)
Saturday 11th - Monday 13th June 2011 (Queen's Birthday Long Weekend - Victoria)
other upcoming retreats include
- fasting & silent meditation retreat - january 2011
- thai yoga massage level 1 practitioner training - february 2011
- thai yoga massage level 2 practitioner training - february 2011
- vegan cooking & yoga retreat - march 2011
- the transformational power of yoga - march 2011
- core yoga instructor training - september 2011
- yoga teacher training - october & november 2011
If you are looking for a venue to hold your next yoga, meditation or spiritual healing retreat, please view the details on the bookings page or phone Ostii on 03 5348 2005.
The retreat centre with surrounding bushland, a yoga class and accommodation
midweek spring escape
Retreat from the business of Melbourne for some rest and relaxation. Escape from the bustle of the city and find time to relax, rest and rejuvenate in the peaceful surrounds of Hepburn Regional Park. The retreat centre offers midweek escape packages on Monday through to Thursday nights. Enjoy a massage, or yoga or meditation class, a walk in the surrounding bush and some quiet time to yourself.
We have a number of yoga and massage winter escape packages, including
- 2 nights accommodation and 45 minute massage for $120
- 2 nights accommodation, breakfast & yoga class for $80
You can read more about midweek winter escapes on the Midweek Winter Escapes page.
Please note that Midweek Escape packages are NOT AVAILABLE on school holidays.
early morning yoga intensive
Ostii is now offering early morning yoga intensives from Embody Yoga in Daylesford.
Yoga Intensives are run in blocks of two weeks, on a Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning from 7.00am - 8.00am
Early Morning Yoga Intensive Dates
Classes are ongoing on the days listed above, however, if you are interested in doing a 2 week intensive block , the next early morning intensive dates are:
Monday 29th November until Friday 10th December 2010
See the yoga timetable for more details about other yoga times and types of yoga classes.
School Camps
Hepburn Retreat Centre is an ideal school camp facility for mature students.
We recently hosted the Year 11 girls from Gilmore College in Footscray for their HSC preparation school camp and are now actively seeking year 11 and year 12 groups for school camps.
massage and shiatsu treatment rooms
Two treatment spaces are located with ready access from our private bedrooms. A Shiatsu room with tatami floor mats, and a dedicated Massage room. Ask at Reception to arrange a treatment.
wwoofas & woofing
wwoofas (willing workers on organic farms) are usually able to access the Retreat Centre readily, so please complete the WWOOF Enquiry Form or phone us on 03 5348 2005.
A great exchange, and we highly recommend this activity to anyone traveling. WWOOF (Willing Workers On Organic Farms)- ing is on offer in most countries around the world. Read more about woofing at our Continental House website.
