I Live In Balance — Autumn Retreat

Join Rosie, Yolanda, and the I Live In Balance community for a weekend of yoga, meditation, rest and nourishment.

When

Easter Weekend Saturday 16th - Monday (public holiday) 18th April

Schedule

Saturday
5 - 6pm: Arrival, Tea & Welcome
6:30pm: Yin Yoga & Intentions
7:45pm: Dinner

Sunday
8am: Slow Vinyasa & Pranayama
9am: Breakfast & Gentle Walk
11am - 1pm: Compassionate Action Workshop
1pm: Lunch
2pm: Self-Guided Rest (Read, Journal, Swim, Leisure)
4:30pm: Yin Yoga
7pm: Dinner & Gratitude Practice
8:30pm: Yoga Nidra

Monday
8am Slow Vinyasa & Meditation
9am: Breakfast
11am: Closing Practice

Description

This retreat is thoughtfully designed to help you restore balance. All classes are optional to attend, and there will be open space for you to read books, journal, connect, walk in surrounding nature, and swim in the nearby waterhole. Our community is warm and respectful, and you will be welcomed in as a friend. All food will be plant-based and made by Yolanda Whelan who is happy to support your dietary requests. 

Space

Casa Warrandyte is a grounding, architecturally-designed bush retreat with direct access to the best Yarra river swimming holes. Located 30-40 mins outside the City, expect to hear the sound of birds in the morning, and feel the invitation to slow down.

Compassionate Action Workshop

Explore the active practice of compassion to cultivate balance, ease and confidence into your life. We will consider what it means to practise compassion through developing our inner voice, conscious breath, life-enhancing movement, self-soothing practices and wellbeing rituals. This workshop will include guided meditation and journaling, psychoeducation and shared reflections - leading you towards clear intentions to explore during and beyond the retreat. 

About Rosie Jean

Rosie (she/her) is a Provisional Psychologist and Yoga and Meditation teacher. With a background in art and design, she enjoys the creative process of designing classes, workshops and experiences for her community. She believes that each individual is an expert in their own life, and finds deep meaning in supporting others in their journey of self-understanding and growth.

About Yolanda Whelan

Yolanda (she/her) is a vegan chef, yoga student, and author of Food for Every Mood. From as early as Yolanda can remember, food has been an expression of family, love, and community. For her, cooking is about expressing gratitude for, and creating memories with, the people you love. Her food is influenced by her upbringing, the community of people who taught her classic recipes, and her travels across the world.

We are very lucky to have Yolanda as our chef throughout the Autumn Retreat. Food for Every Mood will be available for purchase at the retreat.

Investment

Single Bed in Shared Room with large surrounding windows (4 single beds) $550/500 (Comfortably Employed/Concession) (Sold Out)

Single Bed/Bunk Bed in Cosy Shared Room $450/400 (Comfortably Employed/Concession) (Sold Out)

Double Bed in Private Room with large windows facing east into the native gardens (Ideal for two friends or a couple) $1000 (Sold Out)

Secure your place through a 50% deposit. If you are booking in to a Shared Room, please leave a note as to whether you are comfortably employed or concession. Full payment will be due by the 12th April.

Contact

If you have any questions please contact rosiejean@iliveinbalance.com

Vaccination Status — For the safety of each other, all guests must be double vaccinated to attend

Refunds — I understand that we are living in changing times and will do my best to offer you a refund if you are unable to attend due to COVID-19. You will receive a full refund if we are able to find someone to take your place. You will receive a 50% refund if we are unable to fill your place. For all other refunds, a full refund is available 20 days before the Retreat to allow space to fill your spot.