Deep Healing Retreat 2023

November 24 - 26

Henwood Studios, Cottles Bridge

A time to immerse yourself in nature, silence and restorative yoga.

Deep Healing Yoga retreat is run twice per year. Your host Katie has a body-centred approach to wellbeing which is brought into every aspect of the experience. Her fun and generative spirit creates optimal healing in the ideal location.

If you want to move from ‘tired and wired’ to grounded and uplifted, then the body is the best place to start.

Healing-informed yoga, delicious vegetarian meals and time for silence and nature make this a unique experience.

Located in Cottles Bridge near Hurstbridge in Victoria, we have the entire Home and Studio to roam, find your own little nook and settle in, sit in the garden or go for walks through nature.

Catering

Plant based vegetarian food that is seasonal and will keep us warm and nourished. The food is mostly gluten and lactose free. Other needs can be catered for.

Expect things like salads, quiche, phô noodle soup, a warm breakfast congee, muesli and fresh fruit, snacks and desserts.

Room Types

You can choose

~ a twin share room (two single beds)

~ a room with a queen bed

Room maximum capacity is 2.

Bell Tents

Each bell tent fits two queen mattresses.

We recommend either two singles or a queen and the rest of the space is to play in, read, stretch, arrange your belongings neatly :-)

$850 for one person

$750 each for two people

Shared Rooms

You receive a discount when booking a shared room.

So invite a friend!

Or if you want a shared room with a retreatant (someone you don’t know previously), the organiser will arrange for a twin-single shared rooms based on same sex, and you still get the discount.

Gender fluid retreatants can talk to the organiser about their preferences and will be well accommodated.

The Yoga

Katie de Araujo is a body-centered therapist with expertise in gaining the trust of your body and watching the mind follow.

In this weekend retreat:

~ you will learn ways to structure a safe feeling into your days

~ you'll be able to turn off the vigilance, and

~ spend many more hours a day in the playful, open way we wish for

~ Your energies will be freed up for creative self-care, not needless armouring or numbing-out.

Training and qualifications

Katie’s training is extensive across many styles of yoga and she delights in offering each person the style that fits.

For a full overview go to www.bodycentred.com/aboutkatie

She is a Senior Level Yoga Teacher through Yoga Australia and a fully qualified practicing Yoga Therapist.

Payment & Registration

• Private room $1,250

• Twin share $1,050

• Early Bird before September 19:

  • Private $1,070, Twin Share $920

A deposit of $300 will secure your place.

To register read the information on this page then click ‘Ready to Book’ which will take you to the online registration page.

Other useful information

Payments

Full payment of Early Bird is required by 19th September for Early Bird pricing to apply.

All payments must be made by 1st November when registrations close.

Registrations close on 1st November, 2023

No bookings can be accepted after this time and all payments are to be finalised.

Cancellation Policy

By registering you are agreeing to the cancellation policy as stated below.

Cancellation of registration, prior to 1st October will receive a full refund minus $50 admin fee.

The deposit is non refundable after 1st October.

For cancellations after 1st October we can only refund the balance of your payment if your spot is filled.

Covid -Safe Policy

In the case of any flu or cold-like symptoms attendees are expected to take necessary precautions to reduce spread.

Getting to the venue

Carpooling - you will receive an email one week before the retreat with information including an option to offer / request car pooling to the venue.

Arrival Time

Arrive anytime between 3 - 5pm to settle into your room and take a walk around the grounds and find your favourite spots to sit in.

Facilities

Large dinning area

Comfy lounge area

Free WiFi

Guest Laundry

Tea and Coffee station: snack, Pukka teas and coffee freely available

What not to bring

Alcohol & recreational drugs are not to be consumed or brought to the retreat venue. 

Phones and iPad use will be discouraged. Phone use is not permitted in public spaces except to take photos of your walks and nature.

Bonus Yoga Therapy Session

Choose from 40 available times between November 29 to January 17, 2024. One complementary session per retreatant.

DISCLAIMER We provide a nurturing and safe environment and the program is thoughtfully planned, but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat. Medical history forms are to be completed before the retreat, however we also advise you to consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
It is essential that retreat participants retain full responsibility for their own physical and general well-being in applying instructions in the guided programs to their own circumstances. Body Centred Living will not accept liability for any injury or loss suffered by retreat participants in their practice, or any other time or activity. 
By registering you agree to participate in this yoga retreat at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any loss or injury suffered. 
The venue: the description of the premises is given in good faith; no responsibility for misinterpretation will be accepted.