Sunshine Yoga and Health Springbrook Weekend Retreats

Its time now to book your yoga mountain retreat. The rooms are booking up fast and we are now over half full. You only need to pay a $100 deposit to secure your place........

The Springbrook Mountain Retreat - BOOK HERE

Sunshine Yoga and Health retreats provide a more expanded view of yoga practices in a shared, safe and harmonious environment. The group connection at these retreats allow for support, sharing and caring. You experience inner healing and awareness of body, mind and soul. This is special time for nurturing and taking precious time out for yourself. You return home with re- newed energy and vitality, peace and calm.

This retreat facility borders on beautiful rainforest with an abundance of native birds and beautiful gardens where peace and calm prevail! There is an easy walk to the waterfall and the most breathtaking outlook across the valley and ranges.

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The Program

Sunshine Yoga is offering an additional extended program due to the many clients requests for a longer program. In their words "we want to stay here forever"!! An alternative to "forever", we are now offering a 4 or 6 day program. Your options being a: 3 night or 5 night stay.

Option 1: 4-Day Program
Thursday afternoon/evening to Sunday noon

The yoga program commences after dinner on Thursday evening with "getting to know each other" and a meditation before bed. Lyn offers daily structured sessions of:

• early sunrise energisation & tai chi warm-ups • a variety of yoga postures and movements • breathing techniques • guided relaxations and meditation • silence • forest walks • free time for resting or enjoying nature

Option 2: 6-Day Program
Tuesday afternoon/evening to Sunday noon

The yoga program commences after dinner on Tuesday evening with "getting to know each other" and a meditation before bed. The focus of this 6 day program will be "the heart of yoga, movement and meditation". Learning to be gentle with oneself is the key to "getting in touch". You will enjoy connection with the gentle and soft side of yourself. If we don't give back to ourselves, life becomes a struggle. Thisspecial retreat allows you to release that struggle. You will love this program which is unique to Sunshine Yoga.

• early sunrise energisation exercises • meditation and breathing techniques • yoga and qi gong • guided relaxations • silence • forest walks • free time for resting or enjoying nature • vegetarian cooking session • small group discussions on health issues •

An Example Only of the 4-day program:

Day 1:
3.00pm to 6.00pm - Registration and Settling In with a Briefing of the weekend.

6.30pm - Dinner.
8.00pm - Meditation before bed then Silence until breakfast.

Day 2:
7:00am - Energisation exercises outside on grassed area
Breakfast
9.30am to 12.30pm - Releasing tension & tightness exercises, pranayama, meditation and relaxation.
Lunch & Free Time (massage available)
3.30pm - Partner Yoga, Yoga Nidra
Dinner
8.00pm - Meditation before bed

Day 3:
7:00am - Qi Gong exercises outside on grassed area.
Breakfast
9.30am to 12.30pm - A flowing Yoga Vinyasa, Pranayama, .
Lunch & Free Time (massage available)
4.00pm - Afternoon tea

4.30pm - Getting-into-the-Gap Meditation

5.30pm - Lyn's surprise - Something Different?
Dinner

Day 4:
7:00am - Tai Chi Warmup exercises outside on grassed area and a bush walk to the waterfall.
Breakfast
10.00am - Flowing movement, Yoga and Breathing.
12.00 to 1.00pm - Final Session with a 30 minute Guided Relaxation and Farewell Circle

A small group of up to 10 people from Tuesday to Thursday gives added nourishment and nurturing prior to the main group arriving on Thursday afternoon. If you are looking for extra quiet time, it is well worth your while to chose Option 2.

Dates & Times


6-9 September 2012- Option 1	Start:	Tuesday	after 3.00pm

	Finish:	Sunday	Noon

4-9 September 2012 - Option 2	Start:	Thursday	after 3.00pm

	Finish:	Sunday	Noon

Rates

Option 1 : Rates & Specials - Thursday to Sunday - 3 Nights

	• Adult non-share	AUS$ 566
	• Adult non-share Concession	AUS$ 535
	• Past Springbrook Retreat participant	AUS$ 495

Option 2 : Rates & Specials - Tuesday to Sunday - 5 Nights

	• Adult non-share	AUS$ 899
	• Adult non-share Concession	AUS$ 850
	• Past Springbrook Retreat participant	AUS$ 799

A Deposit of $100.00 (3 night) and $200.00 (5 night) is required at the time of booking with full payment 6 weeks prior to the retreat. Payments are non-refundable. However, if cancellation is received 1 month prior to the event, the payment (less a cancellation fee - 30% of total retreat value) will be held in credit for 12 months, to be used at a future Sunshine Yoga event. A replacement person will be accepted.

Take advantage of the Part Payment Plan - contact Sunshine Yoga for the information.

Concession rates are provided for pensioners, students and full-time unemployed. Proof may be required for eligibili

Accommodation

The retreat offers single accommodation with 2 double rooms available. It is ideally situated, nestled on top of the mountain in isolation. Facilities include:

• modern and comfortable brick single units with single bed • 2 only double rooms available for couples • electric blankets • shared bathroom • tea & coffee facilities • fireplace • reverse cycle air conditioner in new yoga room • beautiful gardens • beautiful bush walk that takes you to the waterfall • .extremely quiet and peaceful

Meals

All meals are provided and include:

• nutritious fresh-cooked vegetarian selections • mostly organic • tea, coffee, herbal teas available, self serve • all meals served in the dining room

Inclusions

	• 3 or 5 nights single Accommodation (2 double rooms available for couples)
	• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, daily (no lunch Sunday)
	• Yoga tuition and personalised client pack • Photo's of your weekend retreat available on Sunshine Yoga's Facebook page and the website - individual photos supplied electronically on request

Natural Therapies

Massage/Reiki is offered by fully trained and highly experienced practitioners. The cost: Reiki with Nerida $55 per hour session - Massage with Sue $75 per hour session. Please indicate your interest when booking.

Bookings & Enquiries - numbers are limited so please BOOK early to avoid disappointment!

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Payments can be made by Credit Card at either our SSL Secure Payments web page or by telephone, direct bank transfer, cheque, cash or money order.

Getting There

The Springbrook Theosophical Society Retreat Centre - Ph. 07 5533 5211 - is at 2186 Springbrook Road, Springbrook, Gold Coast Hinterlands - (UBD Map 66, Ref F16). It is approximately 1½ hours from Brisbane City, or 1 hour from the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia.

From the Gold Coast Highway, turnoff at Exit 79 and follow the signposts to Springbrook. At the top of the mountain there is a fork in the road. Travel a further 2.5kms and turn right into the retreat driveway. Follow the signs to the Retreat Centre car park. Car pooling can be arranged by Sunshine Yoga. Location Map

Requirements

	• A yoga mat (rubber non-slip mat - thick 6.2 mm - available from Sunshine Yoga $38)
	• A cushion or bolster
	• Comfortable loose fitting clothing for yoga
	• Warm clothing for cool evenings
	• Sun cap
	• Raingear
	• Water bottle & torch
	• Walking shoes with good grip
	• Insect repellant

Feedback

"I would like to thank you for an awesome and wonderful weekend. I wish I had known about you a few years ago. I think it would have made a big difference in my life. But as they say the people you need in your life to teach you - appear when you need them. Next year I will be coming for the whole week, there is no doubt about that!! And the other people that come along are just awesome, and it is so cool listening to everyone’s different stories, and you’re a very awesome teacher." - Sandra E, Taigum Qld

"I have to say that the food was just perfect for me. I have terrible digestion and suffer chronic heartburn but there is none of that with your tasty and interesting healthy food Lyn. No bread is always good for me too. Your food is very satisfying. I always feel totally cleansed from no alcohol or meat, that I do not miss at all, for an entire weekend...just marvellous. I simply can't contemplate not having this special weekend in my life. Springbrook is just so special and that is because of you Lyn...you make it that way. Please know you make a difference in a lot of people's lives. " - Jill T, Bracken Ridge Q

"Congratulations on a wonderful weekend at Springbrook. The 5 of us had a wonderful weekend of yoga, friendship, food, surroundings etc etc etc. Noeleen had never done lessons with you and she was truly impressed! Gail, who is training for her IYTA was thrilled with the variety and structure throughout the weekend. Likewise, Lois and I just enjoy "everything". The choice of venue was simply SUPERB!" - Pam E, Murrumba Downs Q

"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. I appreciated attending your retreat. You have so much knowledge to share, thank you. The venue and food were superb." - Heather B, Yoga Teacher, Brisbane

"A note to thank you for the wonderful retreat at Springbrook. I found the experience very relaxing and calming and I'm sure it helped me manage the last few week of school." - Anne C, Ferny Hills Q

"A little something to say "Thank you" for such a rewarding and relaxing yoga retreat at Springbrook. You are such an inspiration to us all. Thank you for just being you!" - Julie L, Brighton Q

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