Blue Mountains Spring Equinox Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Blue Mountains Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November

RETURN TO BALANCE & RE-INSPIRE

Spring RETREAT

Join Kelly Ryan and guest teacher, Shell Whitbread on retreat in the Blue Mountains this coming Spring Equinox.

Come away with us as we ground ourselves in the cosiest of clifftop retreats in the stunning bush lands of the Blue Mountains. A little while ago we were practicing with the theme of coming to rest in your peace before acting on your next calling. That is exactly what we are inviting you to do on this very special and intimate weekend getaway.

Our retreats are a beautiful blend of time spent in stunning natural surrounds, bush walks, yoga & meditation philosophy & practice, time to relax, rest, read, explore or just do whatever the hell you like! We believe as a culture we have lost the art of giving ourself time to just be, to slow down and replenish – and that is what we hope to offer you on retreat.

Wether you are an experienced yogi or fresh on the mat, we will ensure you receive all the support you need to truly relax and take what you need from this weekend.

Slow down, clear, & ClARIFY

CLEANSE & REJUVINATe

This weekend has been carefully designed to help you get away from the busyness of life, throw away your to-do list and cultivate a sense of peaceful homecoming that fills you from the inside out.

This retreat is a time for you to slow down, catch your breath, balance your nervous system and welcome a renewed sense of inspiration and joy for your life. You will be provided the practices and the space to reconnect with yourself and nourish yourself from the inside out.

DATES:

Lunchtime Friday 30th November – 3:30pm Sunday 1st November

VENUE:

Kanimbla Clifftop Retreat, Kanimbla Valley Blue Mountains.

INVESTMENT:

$690 early bird price if paid in full by 28th August 2020.

$750 if paid after the 28th August

Inclusions:

Twice daily yoga & meditation, twin share accommodation, yoga nidra, philosophy, 6 delicious wholefood meals.

TO BOOK YOUR SPOT

To secure your spot please email Kelly on info@yogavidya.com.au or use the contact form below.

A $300 deposit is required upon booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it ok if i am just a beginner?

Options for both beginners and experienced yogis will ensure the practice is accessible to all. The classes are gently paced and carefully sequenced to allow you to feel cared for and challenged simultaneously!

WHAT IF THE RETREAT CAN'T GO AHEAD DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS?

If, for any reason we are unable to attend the retreat, we will reschedule and you will have the option for a full refund OR to transfer your registration to the new date.

What IF I have FoOD ALLERGIES / SENSITIVITIES

No problem. The food will be mostly whole food fruit and vegetables with no dairy and little to no gluten. In saying that, if you have any food allergies or sensitivities, please let us know so we can make sure you are well looked after.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRINg?

Your own yoga props if you have them: mat, bolster, strap, blankets & blocks. Please let us know what you don’t have and we will supply them for you.

A good book, your journal and a pen.

Shoes for walking in the bush/playing tennis

Warmer clothes: A jacket, layered clothing and warm socks for meditation. It is 6 degrees cooler at Kanimbla Valley than it is by the coast.

BALANCE | RELEASE | NOURISH

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

KELLY RYAN, PRINCIPAL TEACHER

Kelly practices and teaches yoga for the seemingly magic way it manages to align her with a fuller, richer and more vibrant way of being in the world. Through a dynamic hatha yoga practice, as well as meditation, mantra & pranayama – she aims to help her students feel more aligned with their own sense of potency and purpose.

Kelly is hatha and vinyasa trained, has been practicing yoga regularly for over 14 years, teaching for 6 and studied with inspirational teachers both locally and oversees. Her teachers have included Nicole Walsh of InYoga and Noah Maze and she passionately teaches alignment based hatha through the tantric lineage.

SHELL Whitbread, Yin Yoga Master

Shell is Yoga Vidya’s resident Yin Yogi and it’s a beautiful thing to see her students walk out of a session with her looking and well and truly “yoga stoned”. Shell trained in Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa and Yin and Yoga has become the tool Shell uses to connect with her true self. Along with Vipassana Meditation, Essential oils and Reiki Shell discovered that together, they enhance her over all well being and happiness.

Shell has an infectious life-loving, laughter-inducing, personality and her deep care for her students and her passionate love of yin are palpable when you attend her classes. Shell’s beautifully nurturing adjusts are a talking point among her regular students. She prepares and delivers her classes with great care and knowledge of the slow and meditative practice of Yin Yoga and combines them artfully with her love of essential oils.

NINA KOUREA AKA NINA CUCINA

Nina Kourea is a passionate foodie and artist. She has cooked most of her life learning from her Yiayia (Greek nanna) and both her parents who ran food businesses for many years.

She loves to invite people into her studio and treats everyone like family as she shares her knowledge and passion of food, teaching people simple skills to get inspired in the kitchen! Find out more at Nina Cucina’s website.