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If you're looking for a different way to spend New Year's Eve you will love this special retreat. A beautifully kept rustic farmhouse and grounds set in the stunning Bass Coast Shire Countryside. Just 1,5 hrs drive from Melbourne, Wyngarra Lodge is the perfect slice of heaven that is only a stone's throw away from reality.

Your body will be moved during daily yoga sessions and nourished with our fresh homemade vegetarian food. You will relax by the sea, train your mind in meditation session and be inspired by the talks on yoga philosophy, the perfect package to end 2019 and start 2020 in the best way!

 

  

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

• Meditation and pranayama sessions by the sea
• Yogic nutritional and healthy weight advice
• Inner peace gained
• Rejuvenating yoga practices
• Talks on yoga philosophy
• Homemade vegetarian meals
• 5 nights accommodation

 

SKILL LEVEL

• Beginner
• Intermediate

 

The YOGA IN DAILY LIFE style at this retreat consists of 

• Hatha
• Restorative
• Nidra

 

5 days with instruction.

The maximum participants in the group is 14.

 

THE VENUE
 

Every now and then when we see amazing colonial architecture like this on TV that gives us a real sense of WOW we wish if ever we could spend a weekend there. This character filled lifestyle property offering the peace of the past and a wonderful space of the present to reflect on life and where it is taking us. Set back from the road and nestled amongst manicured gardens, this venue of ornate cornices, coffered ceilings, timber floors, quality window furnishings, light fittings and with its beautiful rural surroundings is an absolute delight that naturally calls us to reflect.

 

 

 

The large sized farm house, a real charm of the old world, sits on 4 acres providing an idle location for the entrenched by the corporate world yearning for a simple, slower lifestyle in the country to finish the year on a good note. It is a destination where people can feel nurtured and relaxed taking time slowly and literally smell the country, eat in the garden and chat quietly under the starry sky of the warm evenings.

 

Just 3 min drive to the end of the road and another 5 min walk through the National Park that becomes all the more magical with the promise of the ocean you can hear and smell before actually seeing it. The deserted beach provides an amazing location to practice yoga and meditation by the sunset or sunrise.

 

ACCOMMODATION: There are 2 options – 

 

1.  The house has 5 spacious double bedrooms with shared bathrooms plus a self-contained bungalow with en-suite. Rooms can have single or double occupancy (No twin share). Towels, bed sheets, and blankets are included.

 

       

 

2. Camping. BYO Tent, bedding etc. The perfect budget option and also great if you'd prefer your own room. The private landscaped yard with an apron of lush lawns provides plenty of space for camping around the house. People in rooms and tents use the same bathrooms that are cleaned daily. 

 

Some benefits of camping:

 

You build your own house and create you own warmth. Sleeping close to the ground we tune into mother Earth's energy and we sleep better and wake recharged. Camping re-sets our biological clock. Getting out of the bed provided comfort zone makes us more creative and better problem solvers. Facing new challenges and experiences that we don't deal with on the daily basis keeps our brain healthy. Being that close to (we may say one with) nature increases serotonin in the body which in return improves mood. Nature provides the perfect soundtrack for time out, meditation and mindfulness. In the Age of Anxiety, the glue that sticks us back together has to be 'all things green'. Men's heart soften close to nature. 

 

FACILITIES

 

• Dining area
• Fireplace
• Garden
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Picnic area
• Terrace / Patio
• Yoga room
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Library
• Meeting room

     

 

 

PROGRAM
 

07:30 Yoga class (pranayama, asanas, and relaxation)

09:00 Breakfast

10:30 Bush or Beach walk / swim / free time

12:30 Yoga Nidra

13:30 Lunch

16:30 Gentle yoga class

18:00 Dinner

20:00 Satsang & Meditation by the beach

 

 

      

FOOD
 

All food will be freshly prepared on site with locally sourced produce. In general, the food will be vegetarian / vegan accommodating dietary requirements if needed keeping the yogi ethos in mind. Snacks, juices and herbal teas will also be served throughout your stay.  

 

At this retreat looking at cleansing the body of any toxins achieving a healthy weight and vibrant energy from start to finish. Learn how to manage calorie intake, the easy way, and some of the most beneficial yoga practices to encourage a stronger digestion.

 

As part of the program you will be required to pair up with someone and cook at least 1 lunch or dinner for everyone else at the retreat using the recipes and ingredients provided. Cooking shared is a wonderful experience and a fun way to learn nutrition and healthy eating. By the end of the 5 days you will have banished unhealthy eating habits with the vision of creating a healthier new you.

 

 

The following meals are included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snacks

 

The following drinks are included:

• Water
• Coffee
• Tea
• Detox juices

 
GETTING THERE: 

 

Wyngarra retreat farmhouse is located 1,5 hrs drive south east of Melbourne in a seaside town called Kilcunda between Phillip Island and Wonthaggi in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland.

 

 

DATE: 

 

Friday 27 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020.
Registration is Friday between 4 - 5pm. At 5pm there is an intro to the place and its surroundings and then dinner at 6pm. The retreat closes with breakfast on Wednesday.

 

COST: INCLUDES all yoga programs, all meals and accommodation for 5 days

 

• Bungalow with en-suite $1400  
• Single room (share bathroom) $1200
• Shared room (share bathroom) $800 per person 
• Camping (BYO tent etc)(share bathroom) $600 per person 

 

 

I N T E R E S T E D ? Here is how to book in ...

 

If you have any questions please contact Swami Gopal: 03 9427 0977 or email: swamigopal@yogaindailylife.org  

 

REGISTER by emailing the answers to these questions to swamigopal@yogaindailylife.org 

 

Name
Male / Female
Email Address
Mobile Phone Number
City / Town and State of Residence
What is your level of yoga experience?
Do you have any food allergies or in tolerances? What are they?
Have you done a class or retreat with Yoga in Daily Life before? If yes, where & when?
Do you have a medical condition that we should know about, such as high or low blood pressure, diabetes, depression, arthritis, sore back, neck, knees, any recent accident or operation etc ? This information will be kept confidential and will assist the retreat organisers and teachers to adapt the classes.
How did you hear about this retreat?

 

PAYMENT: 
$300 deposit is required to secure your place.

Full payment due before 27 November 2019.

 

EFT: to Account Name: Yoga in Daily Life CBA Bank BSB 063165 ACC 10410772 with reference of YOUR NAME & NYR (it stands for New Year Retreat. Please also let us know the date you made the transfer.

 

CREDIT CARD options:

Phone 03 9427 0977: to use your Visa or Mastercard. 
If on the odd chance we don't answer please leave a clear message and we will return your call. 

By registering you have agreed to the t's & c's (see below).

Once we have received everything we will send you a receipt and confirmation letter that includes detailed directions how to get to the venue, a list of what to pack and emergency contact numbers.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS - please read carefully - 
Yoga in Daily Life cannot guarantee a place until either deposit or full payment is received. 

CANCELLATION Cancellations made before 1 December a refund will be given.

Cancellations after this time there will be no refund or transfer.

Alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs and non vegetarian food stuffs are not to be consumed or brought to the retreat venue. 

 

DISCLAIMER We provide a nurturing and safe environment and our program is thoughtfully planned, but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat. Medical history forms are to be completed before the retreat, however we also advise you to consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
It is essential that retreat participants retain full responsibility for their own physical and general well-being in applying instructions in the guided programs to their own circumstances, and to any other programs including the free time period. Yoga in Daily Life will not accept liability for any injury or loss suffered by retreat participants in their practice, or any other time or activity. 
By registering for this retreat you agree that "you understand that you participate in a yoga retreat at my own risk and accept full responsibility for any loss or injury suffered". 
The venue: the description of the premises is given in good faith; no responsibility for misinterpretation will be accepted.

 

If you have any questions please contact Swami Gopal: 03 9427 0977 or email: swamigopal@yogaindailylife.org  

 

 

THE TEACHER

 

  

 

Swami Gopal is a Hungarian born physicist started imitating yoga postures from a Hatha yoga book at an early age however it was not until age 20 that he became captivated. 4 years later he initiated studies directly with his master Swami Maheshwarananda. In 2007 he became a swami in the Kumbha Mela, India. Channel 31 aired his restorative classes to Melbourne’s community for 5 years.

 

Currently he is the co-manager of the Melbourne Yoga in Daily Life Centre keeping students fit & flexible and more importantly encouraging them to venture beyond the boundaries of the intellect diving into the depth of consciousness.

 

He is a qualified and Yoga Australia certified senior teacher offering regular classes, workshops, satsangs & retreats. He brings life and meaning to his teaching of Yoga and is a tremendous inspiration to all.