Next Australia Retreat August 23, Next Japan Retreat Oct 4th, 2019

Castle Rock RetreatNext Australia Retreat coming up from August 23rd, 2019 Next Japan Retreat & Workshops coming up in October 4th, 2019. Please see below and contact Nicole for registration or more information. Japan Retreat information is below Australian Retreat information. (More information about Nicole at the bottom of the page)

NEXT RETREAT IN AUSTRALIA August 23 – 25 2019
WELLNESS RETREAT: YOGA, MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
with Nicole Porter

Come restore, reconnect and be inspired in the beautiful natural environment of Castle Rock Farm as we explore the ancient wisdom of yoga and meditative healing practices. All are welcome.

RETREAT OFFERINGS:
-All accommodation
-Delicious nourishing healthy vegetarian food
-Yoga/Movement Instruction & classes
-Meditation & Mindfulness Instruction & classes
-Wellness practices & Philosophy explorations
-Guided meditative dance workshop
-Sacred sounds
-Opportunity for nature walks and personal reflective time/practice
-Opportunity to connect with others

INVESTMENT:

EARLY BIRD (before Aug 1)
Shared Space Accommodation: $ 410 p.p
Private / Twin Share Accommodation: $ 510 p.p
Private /Twin Share with Ensuite $ 550 p.p

AFTER AUG 1
Shared Space Accommodation: $460 p.p
Private/Twin Share Accommodation: $560 p.p
Private/Twin Share with Ensuite: $610 p.p

LOCATION:
Castle Rock Farm
Byfield, Capricorn Coast
Queensland, Australia

ARRIVAL: 3-5 pm Fri Aug 23rd
CLOSING: 4 pm Sun Aug 25th

RESERVATIONS:
There is limited space so please reserve at your earliest convenience.
Contact: nicole@healinghatha.com
Phone Contact: +61 (0) 476183383

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Koya 1
NEXT RETREAT IN JAPAN on the Sacred KOYA SAN MOUNTAIN, October 4th – 6th/7th, 2019
YOGA, MEDITATION & MINDFULLNESS
“Diving into the depth and beauty of the heart”

Come restore and reconnect, in the beautiful natural and sacred environment of Koya San, where we explore the ancient wisdom of yoga and meditative practices in a beautiful temple where sincere aspirants have been practicing for thousands of years.

RETREAT OFFERINGS:
- Welcome pack
-All accommodation and delicious Shojin Ryori (Vegan/Vegetarian) Temple Meals
-Daily Yoga/Movement Classes
-Philosophy Class & Mantra Explorations
-Self Care and Awareness practices
-Meditation Instruction
-Meditation Practice Classes
-Relaxing Yoga Nidra
-Japanese Sutra Copying Shakyo Class
-Opportunity to take part in traditional prayer services
-Opportunity to connect and share with others in a small and intimate group of like minded people

RETREAT INVESTMENT

EARLY BIRD (before September 1st)
2 night 3 day retreat: 61 000 yen
3 night 4 day retreat: 75 000 yen

LOCATION:
Sacred Temple on Koya San Mountain, Japan

ARRIVAL:
1 pm – 5pm October 4th
DEPARTURE
Package one: 6th October 4 pm
Package two: 7th October 3 pm

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR RETREAT
(Subject to Change)
DAY 1
1 pm – 4 pm : Arrive and Settle In
4 pm – 5 pm: Possible yoga class for early arrivals
5 pm – 6 pm: Opening Circle
6:30 pm: Dinner

Rest and Rejuvenate, Soak in Traditional Japanese Bath

9 pm Optional night meditation
10 pm Lights out

DAY 2
6:30 am: Temple Prayer Services
7 am – 8:45 am: Morning Yoga & Meditation
9 am: Breakfast
10:30 – 1 pm: Self Care & Awareness practices/Meditation
1 pm – 4 pm: Break for lunch/rest/relaxation (or self practice)
4 pm – 5p m: Philosophy/ Sutra Copying opportunity
5 pm – 6:30 pm: Yoga/Movement Class
6:30 pm: Dinner

Rest and Rejuvanate, Soak in a Traditional Japanese bath

9 pm Optional night meditation or yoga nidra practice
10 pm Lights out

DAY 3
6:30 am: Temple Prayer Services
7 am – 8: 45 am: Morning yoga & Meditation
9 am: Breakfast
11 am – 1 pm: Meditation/Integration practices/ dancing meditation
1 pm: Break for lunch
2 pm – 4 pm Closing Circle and sharing.

* The longer retreat will finish one day later, the schedule somewhat similar to day previous and will close the following afternoon.

RESERVATIONS:
There is limited space so please reserve at your earliest convenience.
Contact: nicole@healinghatha.com
Phone Contact: +61 (0) 476183383

ABOUT NICOLE:
Nicole is a Yoga Therapist, Coach, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher and Meditative Dance Teacher. She has been a dedicated practitioner for almost 20 years, teaching for almost 14 years and leading workshops and retreats internationally for over 10 years.
Nicole is a certified coach and yoga teacher. She has extensive meditation training, attending over 30 intensive retreats herself, and receiving lay ordination into the Namgyal Rinpoche lineage from her teacher in 2004. She is a certified Yoga Therapist registered with the IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists), and is a certified Open Floor International movement & dance teacher registered with the ICMTA (International Conscious Movement Teachers Association).

Nicole is deeply passionate about sharing the path of health, healing & inner transformation, and loves to share the heart and depth of the ancient wisdom teachings with others. She invites you to come join her on this joyous and wondrous journey :-) Her absolute favourite place to be and share is in retreat ♥