Apollo Bay – Yoga Retreat Victoria
Friday 10 – Monday 13 March 2023
Nourish the body and mind as we focus on the purifying element of Water.
Book My Place
Accommodation
Claerwen Retreat – in the hills above Apollo Bay
Claerwen Retreat is a 3 hour 20 minute drive from Phoenix. It is located at Crow’s Nest Lookout Point, 350 meters above the beach of Apollo Bay.
yoga retreat victoria
Set over 240 acres of open grassland and natural forest, Claerwen Retreat offers a sanctuary for inner practice – all with magnificent views of Bass Strait.
Deluxe Accommodation
Each room has its own private bathroom and immediate access to the stunning lounge/dining.
Standard Accommodation
Each cottage has 2 single and 1 twin share room sharing a lounge, large bathroom and decking.
Studio Accommodation
One studio is available with separate private bathroom and ocean views.
Itinerary
Yoga
Mornings will begin with 60-75 minute vinyasa (flow) practice to get the body moving and the mind awake and ready for the day.
In the afternoon we will practice a lighter yin class.
Meditation
Our meditation sessions will focus on the element of Water. You will be guided through various practices to purify and connect inwardly.
Morning sessions will be silent, minimally guided.
Moving Meditation
On this retreat Sanjay will lead an ecstatic dance session themed on Water.
Friday
Arrive anytime from 4pm.
6:30pm – Dinner
8pm – Welcome and Meditation
Saturday & Sunday
7:30am – Meditation
7:45am – Flow Yoga
9:30am – Breakfast
11:00am – Group activity
12:30pm – Lunch
4:30pm – Yin Yoga
5:30pm – Meditation
6:00pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Group activity
Monday
7:30am – Meditation
7:45am – Flow Yoga
9:30am – Breakfast
11:00am – Group activity
12:30pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Free time / Depart
Meals
On this retreat all meals are vegetarian and made fresh. This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. A warm cup of tea is available at all times.
Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirements, we will try to accommodate these.
Guidelines
The guidelines for the yoga retreat are to assist your practice and facilitate a deeper experience.
yoga retreat victoria
Simple Guidelines
• Attendance at all sessions is required. If you are sick, or cannot attend for any other reasons, please inform a teacher.
• You must attend each session promptly.
• Sometimes we will observe silence.
• No visitors will be allowed during the yoga retreat.
Keep the five Mahayana Precepts
• No killing
• No stealing
• No lying
• No sexual misconduct
• No tobacco, alcohol or other mind altering substances.
What not to Bring
• Do not bring any non-yogic reading material. A journal is ok.
Teachers
This is a Phoenix and Yoga Tree collaboration.
Bringing two yoga communities together to learn, share and evolve.
Sanjay
Sanjay has been leading retreats since 2006 in Australia and Nepal. His knowledge and experience in Mahayana Buddhist teachings and the physical yoga practices makes him a unique teacher.
yoga retreat victoria
Ritu
Ritu’s training runs deeply into the roots of yoga and its homeland of India. An inspiring and practical teacher, Ritu brings an ever growing knowledge to the body and mind connection.
yoga retreat victoria
Pricing
The prices for this yoga retreat cover your yoga, meditation, teaching and practice sessions, accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals. You will not need any extra money unless you want to go to Apollo Bay before or after the retreat.
yoga retreat victoria
All share accommodation is single beds.
Deluxe Single
4 places remaining
USD$1050 pp
1 double bed, private bathroom.
Deluxe Twin
2 places remaining
USD$830 pp
2 queen beds, private bathroom.
Standard Single
4 places remaining
USD$830 pp
1 queen bed, shared bathroom.
Standard Twin
4 places remaining
USD$710 pp
2 single beds, shared bathroom.
Bookings
An AUD$300 deposit is required to confirm your booking, balance of payment via electronic transfer to secure your place. Full payment is required within 14 days of the retreat. All payments are refundable up to 14 days before the commencement of the retreat, minus booking fees of 5%. Full cost of the retreat will be forfeited if participant cancels within 14 days and the start of the retreat.
Please note that bookings are subject to covid-19 regulations as stated by the Victorian/Australian government.
