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RETREAT - APRIL 2012:
EXPLORING OURSELVES - THE ESSENCE OF YOGA PSYCHOLOGY
A five-day experiential yoga workshop with Saraswathi Vasudevan
5 day/5 night Residential Retreat
| Tue 10 - Sun 15 April 2012 | Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat, Cougal, via Kyogle, Northern NSW |
Delving into the science of our creation and existence based on
Sankhya-Yoga & the Upanisads, this workshop presented by master teacher
Saraswathi Vasudevan, will offer a refreshing
perspective on some of the pressing issues of everyday living,
offering choices we believed we never had!
One of the greatest obstacles to self-discovery and spiritual transformation is the illusion of knowledge that clouds wisdom.
established constructs of the mind, being, regenerating itself, reality as it is, and precision, joy and peace. |
When we are ready to let go of the we discover a new way of that is constantly that sees and understands that acts with spontaneity that experiences sustained |
Through these five days, we will explore, through practices, processes and discussions, how to:
- develop a better relationship with our body
- engage with the life-giving and transformative power of the
prana
- penetrate the layers of mental and emotional conditioning
- discover the hidden strength of the mind that is
located in truth
- experience and abide in inner peace and joy.
Open to anybody interested in and willing to re-discover yourself. For a registration form, click here.
Venue
Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales at 6 Main Creek Road, Cougal NSW 2474 (Ph (02) 6636 6176). It is managed by Irma and Tony McDonald and owned by a not-for-profit organization (Morningside CARE).
The property adjoins the World Heritage Border Ranges National Park which has pristine forests, waterfall gorges, crystal creeks and one of the richest collections of plants and animals in Australia. Gradys Creek borders one side of the property and is fed by perennial springs. There is a waterhole for wading or swimming, plenty of space to explore and rock hop along the creek, as well as lots of bush walks where you are likely to see wallabies, pademelons, rosellas, bell birds and various orchids. Sine Cera translates from the Latin to mean openness.
Accommodation and Food
Accommodation options include camping, quadruple share, twin share and single rooms. Linen will be provided for all accommodation options other than campers. The rooms are located in two buildings, Fahr House and The Chalet.
Fahr House has a number of single and twin share rooms emanating from a central shared lounge area. Each room has access to the surrounding deck. There is one bathroom for each two rooms.
The Chalet has a number of rooms generally set up for dormitory style accommodation. Normally accommodating 4-5 bunks, these rooms are being offered as a twin or quadruple share. The rooms open onto a covered walkway. The rooms are quite large (approx. 6m by 6m) and each has its own bathroom.
Food will be organic, vegetarian and prepared with love.
Travel
Cougal is about two hours drive from the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, and Brisbane. It lies between Kyogle and Beaudesert, and is about an hour away from Casino and Lismore.
If you are flying, a transfer bus will depart from the Gold Coast Airport at 2.30PM on Tuesday 10 April 2012. Please ensure when you book your flight that you leave plenty of time to collect your baggage and find your way to the collection point.
A return bus to the Gold Coast will be departing immediately after lunch at 1.30PM on Sunday 15 April 2012. The cost for the transfer is $30 per person each way. If you require a transfer you must let us know and pay for it at the time of booking your place in the course. The trip will take at least 2 hours. When booking flights please allow sufficient time for travel and check-in requirements.
If you are travelling by car, please print out directions from http://sinecera.org.au/Find_Us.htm
Check-In
Registration for the course will be open from 3.30pm - 5pm Tuesday April 2012. If you are arriving outside of these times, it would be helpful if you could let us know in advance.
Dinner will be provided at 6.30PM and the program will commence with an evening talk. The course will conclude with lunch (12.30 to 1.30PM) on Sunday 29 April 2012.
Cost
| Full Payment received by 29 February 2012 |
Full Payment received on or after 1 March 2012 |
|
| Camping per person | $1150 | $1350 |
| Quadruple Share up to 4 persons per room
in The Chalet |
$1150 | $1350 |
| Twin Share Room two persons per room in the Chalet or Fahr House |
$1225 | $1425 |
| Single Room in Fahr house, and possibly
the Chalet |
$1375 | $1575 |
| Transfer Gold Coast to Sine Cera 2.30PM 20/4/2012 |
$30 | $30 |
| Transfer Sine Cera to Gold Coast 1.30PM 29/4/2012 |
$30 | $30 |
Course Registration
To register, please fill in the Retreat 2012 Registration Form and return it by email. Feel free to cut and paste it into a document and type your answers. Alternatively, you may post it to Yoga Therapy Australia, 3546 North Arm Road Girralong NSW 2449. If you send it by post please notify us of your registration and choice of accommodation by email to help ensure your place and preferences. However, please note reservations and placements are made only upon receipt of payment.
Payment Options
EARLY BIRD: FULL PAYMENT must be received by 29 February 2012.
- Internet Direct Deposit
Yoga Therapy Australia
St George Bank
BSB: 112-879
A/C: 44 625 7089
Please ensure you use YOUR NAME as a reference.- Branch Deposit
If you make the deposit personally at a branch of the St George Bank, please first request a reference number from us and request the teller to note it at the time you make the deposit, and let us know the details.- Credit card
Available only via Paypal at www.paypal.com.au Please note that you will be liable for a surcharge of 3-4%.
- Personal cheque or Money Order
Please draw cheque/money order to Yoga Therapy Australia and post to:
Yoga Therapy Australia
3546 North Arm Road
Girralong NSW 2449
However, please note reservations and placements are only made upon receipt of monies.
Terms and Conditions
1. REFUND POLICY FOR SINE CERA RETREAT 10-15 April 2012:
If a participant withdraws from the program the following terms and conditions apply:
a) If the participant withdraws before 1 March 2012, the participant will receive a full refund of all monies less a non-refundable administration fee of $100;
b) If a participant withdraws after 1 March 2012, the participant will forfeit 50% of their total cost of the course;
c) If a participant withdraws after 29 March 2012, no monies will be refunded.
d) However, at any time prior to the course commencement, a withdrawing participant may arrange to transfer his/her payments to another person to attend the same workshop in his/her place, but only if that person is able to satisfy any pre-requisite requirements.2. CANCELLATION
Yoga Therapy Australia reserves the right to cancel any event, workshop or training if necessary. In the unlikely event that this occurs, a full refund of all monies will be returned to the participant. However, no responsibility will be accepted for any consequential loss in any circumstances. Appropriate TRAVEL INSURANCE is highly recommended.
3. PHOTOGRAPHS, FEEDBACK etc.
Photographs taken and feedback given may be used by Yoga Therapy Australia and the presenters of courses for marketing purposes. If you would prefer we did not use any of the material written by you or containing an image of you please advise us in writing.
4. DISCLAIMER
Yoga Therapy Australia accepts no responsibility for any act, omission, default or neglect of themselves, their employees, agents or associates for any injury, damage, or loss to persons or goods whatsoever or however the same may be caused.
Contact Information
phone Madeleine Marty 0416 172 717
Yoga Therapy Australia
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