Enjoy a weekend of rest, relaxation yoga and meditation in the beautiful surrounds of Hepurn Retreat Centre. Reconnect to the source of your aliveness and find a more natural rhythm that supports your well being.

  

Yoga as a life practice

This retreat will focus on integrating your yoga into your life, guided by some of the ideas presented in Donna Farhi’s book, Bringing Yoga to Life.

In the book, Donna asks, “Who are you becoming through your practice? Are you becoming the world in which you wish to live?”

We will focus on seeing how things are, not how they were in the past, or might be in the future, and ask the question, “what brings us to this moment?”

“Through the practice of postures, we release pent-up tensions that have accumulated in our body, and we further refine our physical senses so that we become sensitive, adaptive and resilient.”
Donna Farhi

Included in the retreat cost is a copy of the book "Bringing Yoga to Life" by Donna Farhi

The retreat will include yoga asana, meditation and pranayama sessions, with kirtan and bhajans (chanting) and delicious, home cooked, wheat free, vegan meals commencing with Friday night dinner.

  

Ostii teaches a flowing vinyasa practice for grounding, strength and stability. He focuses on acceptance and nurturing of one's own body and being, incorporating massage and self-healing techniques of Oki-do yoga. He promotes mindfulness, chanting, pranayama, diet and community relationship as the foundations of a strong yoga practice.

  

He has been practising yoga for ten years and teaching for eight, studying with teachers in Australia, India and Europe. Through training in Postural Integration - a deep tissue, holistic bodywork, and studies in anatomy, advaita, tantra and contemporary shamanism, Ostii has broadened his approach to yoga as a path to open, liberate and integrate body, heart and mind.

  

The 2 day retreat commences at 4pm on Friday 20th August and finishes at 4pm on Sunday 22nd August.

what to bring

• Bedding- pillow, sheets and doona or sleeping bag
• Warm clothes
• Towel & Toiletries
• Meditation shawl or blanket
• Meditation cushion or stool- if you have one
• Comfortable walking shoes to enjoy the surrounding bush

Yoga Mats, blankets and blocks are provided.

yoga retreat cost & registration

retreat cost

$300 - early bird price - full payment by 20th July 2010
$350 - full price
concession price available

This includes all yoga, meditation and chanting sessions, vegan, home-cooked meals and accommodation in your own or shared room.

The retreat cost also includes a copy of the book "Bringing Yoga to Life" by Donna Farhi

Registration

To register complete the Bringing Yoga to Life - retreat registration form phone Ostii on 03 5348 2005 or 0424 442 219.

sample yoga retreat program

Friday

4.00pm      Arrival
4.30pm      Yoga Asana and Meditation
6.30pm      Dinner
8.00pm      Welcome and Bhajans with Vicki and Murray

Saturday

6.30am      Meditation (Optional)
7.00am      Yoga Asana
9.00am      Breakfast
9.30am      Free Time
11.00am    Mediation & Pranayama
12.00pm    Lunch
1.00pm      Free Time or karma yoga
2.30pm      Yoga Nidra
3.30pm      Yoga Asana & partner yoga
5.30pm      Break
6.00pm      Kirtan (Chanting)
7.00pm      Vegan Banquet
8.30pm      Bhajans (Chanting)

Sunday

6.30am      Meditation (Optional)
7.00am      Yoga Asana, Mediation & Pranayama
9.00am      Breakfast
9.30am      Free Time or karma yoga
11.00am    Yoga Asana & partner yoga
12.00pm    Lunch & pack car
1.00pm      Free Time
2.30pm      Yoga Nidra
3.30pm      Closing