6 Day Yoga & Nature Immersion Retreat

Itinerary 

Day 1

08:00   Depart Darwin 

09:00   Visit Territory Wildlife Park

12:00   Lunch at Territory Wildlife Park 

14:30   Swim at Berry Springs

17:00   Settle into your beach front accommodation at Dundee Beach

19:30   Dinner at Balance for Life Retreat Centre

Day 2

07:00    Breathwork & Meditation Class

08:00    Breakfast

09:00    Free Time

11:00    Cooking Class

12:30    Lunch

13:30    Free Time

16:30    Beach Walk & Yoga Class

19:00    Dinner 

20:00    Sound Healing Session

Day 3

06:30    Sunrise nature walk to a spiritual location

08:30    Breakfast

09:30    Free Time/Massage

11:00    Cooking Class

12:30    Lunch

13:30    Free Time/Massage

17:30    Yoga Class

19:30    Dinner

Day 4

06:30   Sunrise Yoga on the Beach

08:30   Breakfast

09:30   Free Time

11:00   Cooking Class

12:30   Lunch

13:30   Pampering Time

14:30   Free Time

15:30   Special 'Inner Child' Breathwork Session

19:30   Dinner

Day 5

07:30    Trip to Litchfield Natural Park

08:30    3.5 km walk to a stunning water hole for a well deserved swim

12:30    Lunch

14:30    Visit some amazing Waterfalls 

17:00    Travel back to Dundee Beach

18:30    Dinner at a classic Territory Pub

Day 6

06:30   Breathwork & Meditation Class

08:30   Breakfast

09:30   Free Time

11:00   Yoga Class

13:30   Lunch

15:00   Departure to Darwin

Itinerary and times are subject to change.

Guest Skill Level

With Carole's extensive teaching experience she caters for all skill levels from absolute beginners i.e. gentle practice to advanced yoga experience, so everybody receives the wonderful benefits of each of the yoga sessions.  Even if you cannot get down onto the ground, she will provide a chair for your practice.

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Food

Our Food for your Soul meals on this retreat are sattvic - meaning it brings peace and enhances the wellbeing of the body, mind and spirit. Your meals will be colourful, beautiful in flavour with aesthetic appeal and plentiful. We believe food should be sustainable, pure and real - supporting and nourishing your body and mind to cleanse and heal.

We will make every effort to accommodate food allergies (i.e. gluten, vegetarian etc), however we will do the best we can to cater for your needs.

For safety reasons we are unable to accept guests who have a fatal allergy to any foods. We are not equipped to serve separate meals and as the closest hospital is 2 hours away we prefer not to put anyone at risk.

Inclusions

- transfer from hotel to Dundee Beach and return to Darwin

- transfer to Litchfield National Park

- all entrance fees

- 5 nights accommodation

- all meals

- tea/coffee

Exclusions

- flights

- special drinks

- snacks

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Meditation

No matter what your age, meditation is one of the easiest ways to improve your health. Research at the Medical

College of Georgia found that meditation lowered blood pressure and reduced the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Additional studies have demonstrated meditation can reduce chronic pain, decrease levels of stress and pain in

cancer patients, and reduce symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia.

Other studies have indicated meditation may reduce the levels of cortisol, a hormone that in high levels can weaken the immune system and slow down healing. Results from a small study conducted in 1998 with patients suffering from psoriasis lesions indicated meditation can speed up the body’s natural healing process. Some studies have even suggested meditation can help in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Carole is a qualified Meditation Teacher. Her teaching methodology is to ‘keep it simple’ starting at the basics and then progressing at an achievable pace.

What is Hatha Yoga?

'Ha' is Sanskrit for sun and 'tha' is for moon, Hatha yoga is therefore a union of opposites. In our Hatha yoga classes we will hold and explore certain yoga poses and their therapeutic benefits.  Often completing one yoga pose and then its counter pose. Hatha yoga is designed to help us bring pairs of opposites together in our hearts, minds, and bodies for the purpose of discovering something deeper about ourselves.

Benefits for the Body

• Improved flexibility, balance and strength
• Improved core strength and cardiovascular endurance
• Increased energy and vitality
• Improved immune functioning and digestion
• Calms the nervous system
• Weight Management

Benefits for the Mind

• Stress relief
• Improved concentration, determination and mental focus
• Emotional stability
• Transforms old habits into inspiring ways of being present

Benefits for your Soul

• Emotionally uplifting and life affirming
• Greater self-awareness and well-being
• Connection to spirit and others

From my Yoga teaching experience – the less you do the more powerful and transformative your practice will be.

Classes also include pranayama (breathwork) to encourage an even deeper state of awareness.

GETTING READY TO GO

What to Pack

• You may wish to bring your own ‘special’ pillow
• 2-4 sets of workout gear (shorts and sports tops) as a minimum and 2 pairs of shoes (1 old pair, just in case one pair gets wet).
• Comfortable stretch pants and fitted T’s
• Bathers
• Yoga Mat (Balance for Life can supply a mat if you do not have your own.
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Raincoat (wet season)
• Insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Addtional Drinks
• Warmer clothes (dry season)

Additional

Balance for Life will always make ‘healthy snacks’ however please feel free to pack some of your own ‘special’ snacks and beverages.

Free time is allocated each day so you may wish to bring a book or craft.

Staying in touch

Telstra is the only mobile reception in Dundee.

Safety

Ensure you have 1 lockable bag for your valuables.

Covid Safety Plan & Cancellation Options Due to Covid

Balance for Life has an approved Covid Safety Plan.

If you have contracted Covid-19 and this affects attending your retreat and travel plans, then depending on your circumstances, you may choose from one of the following options:

• A full refund based on evidence of a positive RAT or PCR test; or
• Under the Covid extenuating circumstance policy you can request a retreat credit for the full amount paid.

Finally.....

"Be prepared to challenge yourself, have a lot of fun and most importantly pack an open mind and a belly full of laughs! You are about to have a very unique Territory experience".

Om Shanti

Carole x