Weekend yoga retreat near Melbourne

Weekend yoga retreats in Castlemaine, Victoria provide an opportunity to explore a nurturing program of yoga, meditation and relaxation. I invite you to leave the everyday behind and enjoy a nurturing weekend away exploring yoga, meditation, relaxation, outdoor walks and delicious food. Weekend yoga retreats are designed to nurture body, mind and soul. They are suitable for all interested people, no matter what level of flexibility. Classes are delivered in a sensitive and insightful way with each person encouraged to work to their own levels of comfort and ability. Castlemaine is an artistic community in central Victoria, 1.5 hours from Melbourne. Weekend yoga retreats allow time to explore the beautiful surrounds of this vibrant Goldfields town.

Dates for weekend yoga retreats
There are currently no weekend yoga retreats scheduled for 2018.  You are however welcome to join us for 1 day yoga events scheduled throughout the year, or the June 7 day/6 night yoga retreat in Ubud, Bali.

Price – $340

Location
All yoga classes are held at Over The Moon Studio in Templeton Street, Castlemaine. The warm, comfortable and light studio space is centrally located to any number of Castlemaine accommodation options. We will meet each day as a group for our weekend yoga activities.

Accommodation
So you can choose your own level of comfort, where you stay is up to you. I can certainly provide you with a list of options if you let me know bydget and or style. you’d prefer. A list of preferred accommodation options will be supplied or you can also visit the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre.

Format
Weekend yoga retreats run from 9am Saturday to 4pm Sunday. Includes yoga and meditation instruction, guided outdoor walks, shared morning and afternoon teas. There will be a group vegetarian dinner on the Saturday night. You can also take advantage of a little free time each day to visit the various cafes for lunch and explore the vibrant surrounds of this beautiful Goldfields town.

Or get a group together and choose your own weekend dates Gather eight or more friends and contact me with your preferred dates for your  restorative weekend retreat.

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Weekend yoga retreat program

Saturday

  • 8:50am – Arrive at Over the Moon Yoga & Dance Studios
  • 9:00-11:00am – Introductions, Yoga & Meditation
  • 11:00-11:30am – Morning tea
  • 11:30am-12:30pm – Outdoor walk — Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
  • 12:30-2:30pm – Lunch / check-in to accommodation / free time
  • 2:30-4:30pm  – Yoga related discussion / afternoon yoga class
  • 4:30-4:45pm – Afternoon Ttea
  • 4:45-5:30pm  – Deep yogic relaxation
  • 5:30-6:30pm  – Free time
  • 6:30-7:30pm – Shared dinner
  • 7:30-9:30pm – Yoga related movie, discussion & dessert

Sunday

  • 6:30-7:30am  Early morning yoga. This is optional or enjoy a sleep-in!
  • 9-10:30am – Yoga & meditation
  • 10:30-11am – Morning tea
  • 11am-12 midday – Walking & Pranayama in Kalimna Park (bushland)
  • Midday-2pm –  Lunch at a local café
  • 2-3:30pm – Yoga / yoga relaxation
  • 3:30pm — Afternoon tea and departures

Please note: this program may vary slightly depending upon the individual circumstances of each weekend yoga retreat.

Yoga retreat day registration form

  • I look forward to welcoming you to a retreat day of yoga, meditation, discussion & relaxation. As we keep in mind the word ‘Gita’ translates as ‘joy’, let’s look forward to a joyful yoga practice together. Yours in Yoga, Jacqui x
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