Weekend Getaway - Yoga & Meditation

Self-Care Benefits of Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama (yogic breathing practice)

Hands down, these are some of the best self-care tools. Spending time on your mat can benefit your brain, heart, and bones, and even change the expression of your genes. Better yet, “yoga does all these things simultaneously,” says Timothy McCall, MD, co-author of Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care, a medical textbook of yoga therapy. “It’s synergistic. The transformation helps with more than one symptom—lives can change—which is something we don’t see much in modern medicine.” 

Whether you need some inspiration in order to commit to your yoga practice, or simply want to know where the current research stands, read on for 18 of the most groundbreaking recent discoveries on yoga’s healing powers. 

•  Boosts Immunity
•  Reduces Cchronic Inflammation
•  Gain Self Control
•  Improve Social & Speaking Skills
•  Better Management of Stress
•  Enhance Working Memory
•  Lower Blood Pressure
•  Improve Motor Function & Balance
•  Boost Mood & Confidence
•  Improve Overall Brain Health
•  Change Gene Activity
•  Increase Relaxtion
•  Support Fertility
•  Build Bones
•  Improve Body Image
•  Slow Down Agine
•  Increase Pain Tolerance
•  Strengthen Muscles

So many reasons why this retreat is just for you!

If you feel you are been called to attend this retreat - book asap as we have limited places available.

What's included daily?

•  Life-changing Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork
•  Healthy vegan/vegetarian meals and snacks
•  Food Coaching/Consultancy (Optional)
•  Cooking Classes
•  Make your own Self-Care Products using Essential Oils
•  Optional Massage (additional cost)
•  2 Nights Accommodation

Itinerary:

06:30  Sunrise Beach Yoga (Optional)

08:00  Breakfast

10:00  Meditation and Breathwork

12:30  Lunch / Cooking Class

13:00  Free Time / Massage

17:30  Yoga on the Deck

19:00  Dinner 

20:00  Movie or Early Night

Itinerary and times are subject to change.

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 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.

GETTING READY TO GO 

What to Pack 

Keep it simple. The pillows are quite high and firm, so you may wish to pack your own ‘special’ pillow.

Additional Snacks 

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

Walks 

Bring 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).

Balance for Life sessions Comfortable stretch pants and fitted t’s. Please bring your own yoga mat. Balance for Life can supply a mat if you do not have your own. Additional props will be provided.

Everyday 

Lightweight casual clothes for the tropics including wet weather (poncho).  Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella and/or poncho (raincoat), insect repellent, hand sanitiser, refillable water bottle – it’s the tropics. 

The temperature during the dry season is generally lower than Darwin and considering we are right on the beachfront you may wish to pack some warmer clothes.

There will be free time allocated each day so you may wish to bring a book.

Staying in touch 

Telstra is the only carrier that provides mobile reception in Dundee.

Safety

Ensure you have 1 lockable bag for your valuables.

Be prepared to challenge yourself and have a lot of fun. 

Most importantly pack an open mind and a belly full of laughs! You are about to have a very unique experience.

Healthy Regards

Carole x