Weekend Yoga & Meditation Retreat - Sunshine Coast Hinterland

    Friday August 29th - Sunday August 31st, 2008

    the main house
    The main house

    Topic for the weekend: The five points of Yoga

    1. Proper Exercise (Asana)
      Proper exercise should be pleasant to the practitioner while beneficial to the body, mind and spiritual life.
    2. Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
      Proper breathing should be deep, slow and rhythmical. This increases vitality and mental clarity.
    3. Proper Relaxation (Savasana)
      By relaxing deeply all the muscles the Yogi can thoroughly rejuvenate his nervous system and attain a deep sense of inner peace.
    4. Proper Diet (Vegetarian)
      A lacto-vegetarian diet. This is an integral part of the Yogic lifestyle.
    5. Positive Thinking and Meditation(Dhyana)
      Here is the most important point of all, we become what we think. A positive outlook on life can be developed by learning and practicing the teachings of the philosophy of Vedanta. The mind will be brought under perfect control by regular practice of meditation.

    During the weekend we practise these five points of yoga.

    The retreat is suitable for beginners to learn about the basics of yoga and for more advanced yogis to give their practice a boost.

    In this retreat we observe the yogic vegetarian diet. NO garlic, onion, mushrooms, meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, cigarettes or any kind of drugs.

    spacious yoga hall
    Our spacious yoga hall

    Schedule / daily program

    Some changes and adjustment might be done to this schedule during the weekend.

    All classes and program are optional, but highly recommended to attend to get the most benefit from this intensive yoga and meditation weekend. We will be surrounded by beautiful nature and there is enough time for walks, reading a good book or just simply relax and recharge.

    Before and after the meals I'll ask you to help with some of the preparations as well as cleaning up the kitchen and doing the dishes. This is the Yoga path of Karma-Yoga (selfless service), doing something for the community without expecting anything back in return.

    outside eating area
    Outside eating area

    What to bring

    Note regarding breakfast

    I will provide cereal, milk, yogurt, juice and fruit for breakfast. Please bring along your favourite bread, jam or honey, etc. and extra fruit if you like. (strictly no bacon and eggs).

    Accommodation, Cost and Registration

    The retreat is limited to 20 people. We all share three bath-rooms. For the bedrooms you can choose between twin-share and multi-share rooms (4 - 5 people per room). Please let me know your preference with your reservation.

    All the rooms are airy and a good comfortable size. The whole property is spacious and beautifully landscaped.

    room
    A room

    Cost for the weekend

    AUD-$285.00

    Included in this price are the complete yoga program, accommodation and most of the meals.

    A non refundable deposit of AUS-$65.00 is required to reserve your space.

    The final payment is due ten days before the retreat by Monday 18/08/08.

    Payment in cash, money order or direct bank deposit. Contact Maria for bank account details. Cheques payable to Maria Steiner. No credit card facilities.

    For registration please email me at maria@yoga108.org.

    entrance to a room
    Entrance to a room

    MISC

    If you need any special diet such as gluten free or vegan, please let me know with your reservation. All our meals are vegetarian according to the yogic diet, including milk products. Please provide your own special diet, such a soya or skimmed milk.

    Any kind of insurance is your own responsibility.

    Carpooling from Ipswich. I'll try to connect you with other students, so you can travel together.

    I'll provide you with the map on how to get there.

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