Mt Helena Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Silence, Serenity, Simplicity
Friday June 11th - Sunday June 13th
Join The Yoga Space and Surya Yoga for a weekend of yoga, meditation and contemplation. Join Jean Byrne (PhD)
Chandrika Gibson and Marina Boni at the Mt Helena Bush retreat to garner new insights into your personal practice
of yoga and meditation. The weekend will include vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, yoga nidra (yogic
relaxation), pranayama, mindfulness meditation, silence and inquiry. All levels of practitioners wishing to
explore the many facets of eastern spiritual practices and discover the power of silence are invited to attend.
Timetable:
Friday June 11th
5-6pm: Arrival & settling in.
6:30pm-7:30pm: Yoga - Jean
7:30-8pm: Light Dinner
8:30-9:30pm: Yoga Nidra - Chandrika
Saturday June 12th: Silence begins
6:30: Tea & fruit (if you need to eat)
7am: Meditation - Jean
7:30am: Yoga - Jean
9am: Breakfast
10:30am: Yoga Nidra - Chandrika
11:30am: BREAK, walking, reading
1pm: Lunch & rest
3pm: Yin Yoga - Marina
5pm: Pranayama - Chandrika
6pm: Light Dinner
7:30pm: Video
Sunday June 13th:
5:45am: Chai
6:15am: Meditation - Jean
6:45am: Yoga - Jean
8:45am: Breakfast (SILENCE FINISHES)
Packing up
10:30am: Yin Yoga - Marina
11:45am: Yoga Nidra - Chandrika
12:15pm: Closing
1pm Lunch
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About the accommodation:
The accommodation at Mt Helena Theosophical society is rustic. There are single rooms, double rooms and
dormitories sleeping 4 or 6. Chalet blocks have shared amenities and are located in a beautiful bush
environment. Participants will provide their own sheets and towels. Mt Helena is 21 acre bush retreat
43 kms from Perth city (approx 45min - 70 min drive depending on where you live)
Meals:
All food will be freshly prepared on site and chosen to perfectly complement your practice. The
weekend will include wholefoods and organic foods where possible all meals will be vegetarian, detoxing
principles will be applied and food will be free from additives and preservatives in general. The food will
be simple, but delicious and tasty. Tea and fruit will also be provided as will chai.
The Mt Helena Retreat is drug, alcohol and cigarette free.
Cost:
Single room: $330 per person
Twin room: $310 per person
Dorm room: $270 per person
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