Alan Goode conducts a residential retreat each year in the first week of January. The retreat is focused on reflective practice.
6-11 JANUARY 2020. OTFORD, NSW
Join us for this five day residential retreat with early morning pranayama and two asana classes each day along with beautiful vegetarian food prepared along Ayurvedic principles. Nestled in a tree filled valley adjacent to the Royal National Park south of Sydney with a spectacular coastline, this is an exquisite venue to host our annual Yoga Retreat. There is easy access by train and a spectacular coastline makes this an exquisite venue to host our practice. For transport and other details about the retreat centre go to http://www.govindavalley.com.au/
Arrivals on Monday 6 January are from 3.00pm onwards. There will be an optional led sequence from 4.30-6.00pm for those students who have arrived early. Dinner will be at 6.00pm for all students. The Retreat runs through to Saturday 11 January at 4.00pm and is suitable for all levels of student.
BOOKINGS OPEN 15 SEPTEMBER.
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
Options for accommodation at the retreat in 2020 are listed below. All prices include accommodation, food and tuition. If you are camping you will need to provide your own tent, bedding and towels.
A deposit of $250 made by 5 December 2019 will secure your place on the Retreat. The balance of payment is due by 15 December 2019.
If you wish to pay the full amount up front, select both booking options below. You can then pay the full amount at the checkout.
COST
Shared accommodation - $1490/person
Ensuite accommodation – twin share $1790/person
Ensuite accommodation – single occupancy $2205/person
Camping - $1370/person
There are a limited number of ensuite rooms available, please contact the office to confirm availability and to make a booking.
DAILY SCHEDULE
7.00am: Morning call
7.30 - 7.45am: Pranayama
8.00am: Light breakfast
9.30 - 12.00pm: Yogasana class
1.00pm: Lunch
Free Time
4.00 - 6.00pm: Yogasana Class
6.00pm: Dinner
7.30 - 8.30pm: Talk
WHAT TO BRING
Students are required to supply their own Yoga equipment.
- Yoga mat, blocks & belt
- Yoga blankets
CHECK LIST
- Bath towel (bedding in rooms is provided by Govinda Valley).
- Torch
- Raincoat or umbrella
- Insect repellent & sun block
PLEASE NOTE:
All food is vegetarian. The retreat centre can cater for gluten free only. Please note that other dietary requirements cannot be specifically catered for. For any severe allergies it is best to communicate with their kitchen staff on arrival.
The retreat centre has a no meat, no fish, no eggs, no smoking, no alcohol and no illegal drugs policy. We require that all people attending the retreat adhere to this policy.