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LIVING THE WISDOM OF YOGA
Powerful and Perfect Actions through Yoga with Saraswathi Vasudevan
3 day/2 night Residential Retreat
Tue 2 – Thurs 4 November 2010
Theosophical Society Retreat Centre, Springbrook, QLD
10.30AM Tues - 3.30PM Thurs
This very special three day residential retreat is dedicated to a practical exploration of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.
Yoga and Action cannot be separated. Bhagavat Gita defines yoga as “dexterity in action”. This workshop presents the ways and means to weave the inner discipline of yoga into the fabric of our daily life so that every single, simple action can become powerful and perfect…
- What is perfect action?
- The paradigm for perfect actions through yoga.
- How to know if we are on the right track?
- How to refine actions and intentions behind our actions?
- Different strategies for perfecting actions How to deal with
the consequences of action?
- What happens when actions become powerful and perfect
Important concepts and ideas from all the four chapters of the Yoga Sutra will be explored, with inclusions from other classical texts. Consistent with oral tradition, chanting the Sutras will be an integral part of the retreat.
You will study the Sutras from a completely new perspective that brings to light greater possibilities and potentialities hidden within the human constitution, that perfect actions can bring forth most effortlessly.
Moving beyond feeding the intellect, this workshop hopes to inspire deeper change through practices, experience, discussions, sharing and reflection, bringing the ancient wisdom of yoga into daily life, making it accessible and relevant, practical and simple, bridging the gap between “knowing” and “doing” so that you may eventually “become” that perfect action.
The cost for all tuition, all meals (vegetarian), and two nights accommodation is $495 if paid before 1 Oct 2010, otherwise the cost is $545.
For registration details, click here.
Venue
The Theosophical Society Retreat Centre, 2184 Springbrook Road, Springbrook, QLD, is situated on the slopes of the ancient Mt Warning volcano on the Springbrook plateau behind the Gold Coast at about 1000m altitude. It is a wonderful place and a highly sought after venue for spiritual retreats.
“You can sit beside a stream of running water or wander along a forest walk listening to the birds. Gazing at the vista from the crest of the waterfall, there is an all pervading sense of Oneness with all life.”
Accommodation is found in four modern brick blocks each containing six single rooms. The rooms are equipped with wash basins, and the comfortable beds have doonas and electric blankets. Each block has its own showers and toilets.
Food
Delicious vegetarian food (organic where possible) will be prepared by Ayurvedic Cooking Consultant and Vegetarian Chef, Stephen Galpin. With a food career spanning 32 years, Stephen has taught at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu School in South Australia, has been Executive Chef at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Head Chef at Sables Restaurant and ran his own successful restaurant for 10 years. With Maggie Beer and Stephanie Alexander amongst his list of clients he has notched up a list of Industry Awards in Food Design and Manufacturing. He brings with him a desire to uncover a deeper more subtle relationship with food through his insights into Yoga and Meditation, Ayurvedic principles and his vast knowledge of vegetarian cuisine
Travel
Turn off the Pacific Highway at Mudgereba. It is about a 30 minute drive from Mudgereba (22km) up a twisty road. The driveway to the Retreat Centre is on the right just before the fork to Lyrebird Ridge and is clearly signed. Full directions and a map may be found on the Springbrook Centre website.
The closest airport is Coolangatta (Gold Coast), and there is a fast train from Brisbane to Robina.
If you do not have a car, please let us know and we will do our best to assist you in making suitable arrangements. If you are joining us and driving and would be happy to help others with their jouney, please let us know by email.
Who can do this retreat?
- Anybody who is interested in yoga philosophy and wants to apply
it in daily life.
- Yoga teachers and trainers seeking to develop an in-depth understanding
of the yoga philosophy for your personal and professional growth.
- Psychologists/therapists/healers interested in engaging in the practical wisdom of the East.
Cost
$495 before 1 October 2010
$545 from 1 October 2010
Please note spaces are limited.
Payment Options
- 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.- Credit card
Payments can be made by Visa or Mastercard. Please note that a 1% additional charge applies.
If you wish to pay by credit card please email full details, (Card type, Name on card, Card Number, Expiration Date, CVV Security number on the back and Billing address)
You may wish to send two emails, the first with only the first eight numbers of the card and the second with only the last 8 numbers. We have been advised that this may divert internet credit card fraud.- 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 SPRINGBROOK RETREAT NOVEMBER 2010:
If
a participant withdraws from the program the following terms and conditions
apply:
a) If the participant withdraws on or before 1 October 2010, the participant will receive a full refund of all monies less an administration fee of $50. ;
b) If a participant withdraws after 1 October 2010, the participant will forfeit 50% of their total cost of the course;
c) If a participant withdraws after 25 October 2010, 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.
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.
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Register
To register please send an email to including the following details:
- Name
- Contact Details
- Food Allergies/Any Special Assistance required
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Contact Information
phone Madeleine Marty 0416 172 717
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