Trentham | Japan Yoga retreat

Winter yoga retreat
in country Victoria
2024

Thursday, 25/08 - Sunday, 28/08

Trentham, Victoria

Escape the city over the weekend and be guided through a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga retreat to bring your mind, body and soul back into a state of balance and harmony.

With daily Yoga, relaxation and mindfulness practices combined with nourishing food and nurturing company, you will be given the time, space and opportunity to Rest, Restore, Reset and Reflect on your health and wellbeing.

Highlights

3 days of programs

2 yoga classes & a workshop a day

Daily guided meditations & Yoga Nidra

Pranayama & Philosophy talks

Chanting, Fire ritual & Tarot reading

Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing)

Daily breakfast & dinner

3 nights luxury accommodation

Stunning surroundings & great company

Daily schedule

06:30 - 07:00 Meditation / intention of the day

07:00 - 08:30 Dynamic Flow

09:00 - Breakfast

11:00 - 12:00 Workshop

Saturday: TBA

12:00 - 16:00 Free time

- make your own lunch

- explore the local eateries

- walk the Shinrin-yoku

- Tarot reading

- relax in front of the fireplace

16:00 - 17:30 Gentle Flow & Yin

17:30 - 18:00 Yoga Nidra

19:00 - Dinner

20:30 - 21:00 Fire ritual / Candlelight meditation with selected Mantras & Mudras

21:00 Time to read or rest, get ready for another day.

Please note: Check in from 3pm, Intro talk & Welcome on Friday, 9th August and finishes at 12 noon with Closing Circle on Sunday, 11th August.

Shinrin-yoku

We will also have time to explore the forest and experience shinrin-yoku in winter.

According to the ancient Japanese art of forest bathing, "the sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the barren and see-through branches, the fresh, minty and clean air — give us a sense of true oxygenation that improves our immunity and sense of self repair. They ease our stress and worry, help us to relax and to think more clearly".

"Being in nature can restore our mood, give us back our energy and vitality, refresh and rejuvenate us".

The space

Casa Andante is a 5-bedroom home and Finmere House is a 3 bedroom home in the beautiful country town of Trentham, only just over one-hour easy drive from Melbourne.

They both have beautiful country gardens which makes the houses feel very peaceful and private.

The stylishly appointed bedrooms come with super comfy beds and beautiful linen. At CA each room can be configured with a King sized bed or two long singles. There are panel heaters in bedrooms. In total 8 bedrooms have 5 en-suites and three share a bathroom and an additional toilet. All bathrooms are heated and have towel rails.

It has a large 9m X 12m garden studio which is perfect for practicing yoga. The studio is light filled, has high ceiling and does have views of the garden from all the windows.

The split system air conditioning / heating and a wood fire creates a perfect temperature for your stay. The French doors open onto the garden courtyard inviting you to sit around the fire pit and listen to the sounds of the night.