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Summer Meditation Retreats 2025

Inner Silence Meditation Retreat

Killiecrankie Flinders Island, Tasmania. Thursday 2nd - Thursday 9th January 2025

~MAINTAINING INSPIRATION ~
2-9 January 2025 Killiecrankie, Furneaux Islands, Bass Strait, Tasmania.

“Sadhana makes you ever cheerful, more concentrated, joyful, balanced, contented, blissful, dispassionate, fearless, courageous, compassionate. It gives you a rich inner life, introspective inner vision and unruffled state of mind under all conditions of life” Swami Sivananda

In our busy lives we often overlook the needs of our body-mind. Often much time is spent on self-criticism, worry & extended stress – physical, mental & emotional. This lifestyle can lead to dissatisfaction, despondency & health crises.
We feel there is no time to tune into natural rhythms & our intuitive path in life.

A retreat allows time to find wholeness, vitality & reconnection with our deeper nature. Attending this extended personal retreat is a way of ensuring that each year there is a time where you come first, to be nurtured, inspired and supported.
It allows time to appreciate our body, our unique mental & emotional structures. It allows time to appreciate our unique beauty & the value of our experiences, it reminds us to take care of ourselves & to treasure our health.

Killiecrankie is a beautiful location to the north of Flinders Island, the largest of the Furneaux Islands in Bass Strait, Northern Tasmania.

  • Enjoy the remote, unspoilt fresh natural environment.
  • Learn how to maintain a lifestyle of deep respect, that nourishes & inspires you & your community on all levels.
  • There will be ample time for beach & bush walks, ocean swims, snorkeling & simply relaxing.

2025 New Year Retreat delves into the experience & the experiencer; releasing the mind from limited perspectives & creating space for enjoyment & appreciation of life. Some experience recommended.

Venue

  • Simplicity by the Sea is a Yoga & Meditation Studio located at Killiecrankie, Northern Flinders Island in Bass Strait. It is run by Nivedita Saraswati, an experienced teacher of the traditional styles of Yoga & Meditation.
  • Oakridge Holiday House is next door, offering accommodation & catering for the program, with camping areas nearby.
  • The studio & house are nestled around the side of a hill, providing a calm oasis from the strong westerly winds, and yet only a few minutes walk to the beach.

The Benefits

  • Enjoy regular daily practices of Yoga & Meditation in a magnificent natural environment, near the ocean & mountains.
  • Create a beautiful window of time for yourself; to help develop insight & joy as well as supporting personal health & resilience.

Accommodation

  1. Oakridge Holiday House: twin or private rooms, with full linen https://oakridgeholidayhouse.com.au/
  2. Oakridge Cabin: caravan & adjacent annex bedroom, full linen, full kitchen.
  3. The Tents: twin or private tent, camp bed, mattress, cupboard; own sleeping bag required; linen & bedding hire optional.
  4. Own accommodation, including nearby campsite & local holiday rental.

Fees include

  • Seven nights accommodation see below for options.
  • Fresh vegetarian meals.
  • Seven days of fully guided yoga & meditation sessions eg:

a 90 minute early morning yoga class each day before breakfast.
a 15 minute morning chanting session (optional) each day after breakfast.
a 2 hour morning session each day, covering various yoga topics.
a 30 minute Yoga Nidra relaxation session each day before lunch.
a 60 minute afternoon back care session.
a 1 hour meditation session each day in the early evening.

Accommodation Options

Oakridge Holiday House:

  • Private Room $1350.
  • Twin Room $1150 each (book with a friend).

Oakridge Van & Annex:

  • Adjacent rooms: $1190 each (book with a friend).

The Tents:

  • Single $1050.
  • Twin share tent $950 each (book with a friend).
  • Optional bedding hire $50.

Own accommodation:

  • $950

Airport shuttle, return

  • $50

Bookings & Discounts

  • Please fill out the registration form, including accommodation option, to confirm your booking.
  • Accommodation will be allocated on first to book basis.
  • 10% discount on all bookings finalised by 31st October.
  • Further 10% discount for all those who have attended a retreat within the last 12 months.

Travel Suggestions

  • Please finalise travel arrangements at the same time as booking your place at the retreat, to minimise last minute expenses.
  • You may like to phone Sharp Airlines to let them know exactly what you need.
  • I strongly suggest that those people who are flying book early to get the morning/midday flight from & to Essendon; those flying from Launceston are also recommended to catch the early flight in & the later flight out, to line up with the Shuttle times to & from Whitemark Airport.

Meals:

  • Freshly prepared, delicious vegetarian meals.
  • Extra fridge & tea making facilities are available at all times.
  • Participants are encouraged to bring or pre-order special dietary requirements.

Killiecrankie is a beautiful location to the north of Flinders Island, in Bass Strait, Tasmania.
Enjoy the remote, unspoilt fresh natural environment while learning how to maintain a lifestyle that nourishes & inspires on all levels. There will be ample time for beach & bush walks, ocean swims, snorkelling & simply relaxing.

Book early to allow time away to relax, reset & recharge health & well-being; and to plan economical flights, accommodations & adventures.

Nb. Registration form and payment of a non-refundable deposit of $400 will secure your place.

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