Sacred Sound and Meditation Retreat near Melbourne 3 - 5 May 2024

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Are you in need of a deep rest and reset? If so, why not join Noelene Francis and Deb Ryan for a beautiful weekend of yoga, meditation, nature and sound that will give you the perfect space and time to get in touch with YOU again.  

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. 

 

When
3rd May 2024, 16:00 to 5th May 2024, 15:00
Contact
Phone: 0422 183 139
Event Fee(s)
Retreat - FULL single payment A$750.00
Retreat - FULL registration fee (balance of $550 paid by 26 April 2024) A$200.00
Retreat - DPN / Concession single payment A$650.00
Retreat - DPN / Concession registration fee ( of $450 paid by 26 April 2024)) A$200.00
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Dru Admin Region Australia
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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.

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Dru Sound and Mantra gives you the space and freedom to explore the science of vibration and sacred sound, and to learn how to use the yoga of sound to align your body, mind and spirit.

We'll do flowing Dru Yoga movements and meditation with sound and discover fun ways to prepare the body to sing, with plenty of opportunities to sing together!

 

 

 

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Weekend program

A sample format of this weekend:

                Day 1    arrive 4pm for registration  Dinner at 6pm and Session 1 at 7.30pm

                Day 2    Session 1     9 - 11am
                             Free time
                             Lunch           1 - 2pm
                             Session 2     2 - 4pm
                             Free time
                             Relaxation     5.30pm
                             Dinner           6pm
                             Session 3      7.30 - 8.30pm    

                Day 3    Session 1     9 - 11am
                             Free time
                             Lunch           1 - 2pm
                             Session 2     2 - 3pm

                             All depart at 3pm 
 

 

              

 

 

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Cancellation policy

There is an $85 non-refundable administrative fee for the event

If you cancel your registration up to  one week before the start of the event  we offer the choice of either a refund of any amount paid above the adminsitration fee or a transfer of the full amount you paid towards another Dru event or to the purchase of Dru products and services

If you cancel your registration within one week of the start of the event the whole amount paid is non-refundable and any amount paid above and beyond the adminstrative fee can be transferred to another Dru event or used for the purchase of Dru products and services.

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Venue

Pallotti College

80 McNamaras Road
Millgrove Vic 3799 
 
Nestled in the foothills of Mt Donna Buang near the Yarra Valley, Pallotti College is the perfect venue for getting away from it all, with stunning views overlooking the valley and surrounding mountains.
 
Getting to Pallotti:  From Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross station) catch the train to Lilydale, and then bus (683 or other depending on time) to Millgrove CFA, 5 mins from the venue. Please contact us when you arrive and we will arrange for someone to pick you up.  
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