Sacred Sound and Meditation Retreat near Melbourne 3 - 5 May 2024
Join Noelene and Deb for a deeply peaceful weekend of movement, meditation, nature and sound!
Spend the weekend with us at Pallotti College retreat northeast of Melbourne.
It's well known that yoga and meditation are incredibly potent ways to help to relax our bodies and calm our minds. We can take this even further when we add the joyful energy of singing and toning as well 'satsangs' to nourish your soul.
Treat yourself to a beautiful weekend and immerse yourself in of Dru yoga, meditation and sacred sound to give you the space and time out that you need to rest and reset.
We'll use the healing power of movement, meditation, sound and vibration to support you on your journey towards inner balance and harmony.
Let go of stress, and come home with a fresh perspective.
Suitable for everyone. In just two days allow yourself to relax deeply and reset physically and emotionally!
Dates
Starts: Friday evening 3 May—arrive from 4pm
Ends: Sunday afternoon 5 May—complete at 3pm.
Retreat program
Join us to for a beautiful weekend of Dru yoga, meditation, time in nature and sacred sound. There will also be space for personal reflection and time in nature.
Some of the things we'll cover in our sessions
> deep listening skills
> restful Dru yoga movements and relaxations
> meditations enhanced with sound
> essential breathing exercises for nervous system regulation
> using sound and mantra and to balance our energy system
> uplifting kirtan experience
> and more!
Retreat venue
Location: Pallotti College is located in a stunning, peaceful environment in Millgrove, in the foothills of Mt Donna Buang near the Yarra Valley. It is approx 2 hours from Melbourne CBD, easily reachable by train (Lilydale line) and bus.
Accommodation: Two levels of bedroom accommodation along with comfortable modern shared bathroom facilities. All rooms have central hydronic heating, pillows and bedspreads on the beds plus a basin, wardrobe, desk, chair and reading lamp.
Linen: Guests usually bring their own linen; however, bed linen and towels can be provided on request at an additional cost of $15 - please contact the Dru office (02 6161 1462) to arrange for this.
Meals: Scrumptious vegetarian lunches and dinners are provided, as well as breakfast which is served in the kitchenette. Tea, coffee and snacks are available at any time. Please let us know if you are sugar free, dairy free or gluten free.
Your facilitators
Noelene Francis She is a senior international tutor in Dru yoga and meditation is a Director of Dru Australasia. Noelene has many years experience in combining her love of music with the journey of both yoga and meditation towards peace and stillness.
Noelene was taught the unique Dru Sound techniques by Yamuna Loyal, the originator of the Dru Sound course and has presented on Sound courses with Dru UK.
Deb Ryan is a senior tutor on the Dru Yoga Teacher Training and Meditation Mastery courses. Deb has been involved with sound and mantra events in Australasia since 2014, has led kirtan sessions and sound workshops and continues to use mantra as an incredible tool for transformation.
“There is much to explore in the world of sound, but perhaps the most thrilling and joyful aspect is working with harmonies... it’s through this doorway that can lead us to understand our connectedness.”
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
If you're a member of the Dru Professional Network (DPN) you receive a discount on the course fee and gain 9 CPD points.
Retreat fees
The fees include tuition, single room shared bathroom accommodation (bring your own sheets, pillowcase and towel) and all meals at Pallotti College, 80 McNamaras Road Millgrove Vic 3799.
If you would like linen to be supplied by the venue, the college charges an extra $15. Please contact the Dru Australia office to arrange this separate payment - 02 6161 1462.
Retreat fee
$750 Full payment in 1 instalment
OR $200 registration followed by one payment by 26 April of $550.
Discounted fee for DPN/concession card holders
$650 for current Dru Professional Network (DPN) members - 1 instalment
OR $200 registration plus one payment by 26 April of $450.
Dates
If you want to feel better physically, mentally and spiritually, try Dru Yoga!
I have benefitted enormously from it.
I did the course during the covid pandemic lockdown. A time of anxiety and fear. The knowledge that I gained helped me to recognise and acknowledge my feelings and gave me tools to deal with them.
The yoga postures , sequences and breathing techniques that are already familiar can be used to change our emotional energy.
In the same way that we have learnt to scan our physical body for aches and pains and stiffness or injury and use yoga postures and stretches to ease ourselves , I have learnt to scan my emotional and energetic body and recognise negative thoughts and patterns and how to correct them. By doing this regularly I feel more self-confident and happy .
I remember a very powerful moment when we were doing the Eagle posture and imagining that we were looking down at ourselves and what we perceived. I thought ‘ I am cool ‘ ! That thought has stayed with me.
