A 7 night journey in the spirit of Vipassana, to turn off the outside world and connect you to your inner soul voices and to nature, on the Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio.
Have you ever had the calling from your soul to just listen?
A deep call of listening to your heart?
Have you ever wanted to release this trauma or understand better why you react to life the way you do?
Have you ever wanted to dive deeper into your breath, your meditation practice, your sensations?
Have you ever wanted to learn why are we doing asana yoga in order to find “Yoga”?
If your answers are yes, you’re in the right space.
This is a special retreat, an opportunity to turn off the outside noise and dive into the inside voices, visions and sensations.
This retreat will be completely offline, and in silence, in order to shut off the outside and give you the space to listen.
You will learn how to meditate if you have never learnt it before, step by step. You will learn some pranayama and some soft asana practices you can take home with you.
There will be free time for extra practice and exploring the beautiful 24 hectare property where the forest meets the beautiful Denmark inlet.
“Based on Vipassana meditation, while adding more femininity into this ancient and perhaps more masculine practice, I add very soft movements of Qi Gong and soft asana practices, just to move the Qi of the body and also to learn how to practice the meditation techniques we are leaning in motion.
Bringing in the astrology aspects and TCM, so we learn about and focus on the energetic themes of the eclipses or moons, and understand better how to utilize and harness it.
Learning together how to let go and surrender into the reality as it is into and by Yin Yoga, while in each Yin Yoga session each practitioner is receiving Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Sound Massage.
Adding Guided Imagery on a special new moon night, to engrave changes into our subconscious mind.
And wrapping it all with so much love compassion and care for each practitioner, therefore I only host up to 15 people on each retreat.”
– Amber
*This retreat is a 7 nights retreat, suitable for old students of Vipassana and for very diligent new students!
*You will deposit your phones/laptops/tablets on check in, and they will be stored safe and secure until check out.
- Event start date Thursday 4 May 2023 at 2:00 pm
- Event end date: Thursday 11 May 2023 at 2:30 pm
- Number of tickets 100000
Overview
Event Type
Activities
What is included
Level of practice
Meditation style/Meditation retreat style
Yoga Style
Packages
Location
Twenty four hectares of magical native karri, tingle and jarrah forest on the edge of Wilson Inlet, only minutes from Denmark town and the beach. Creative use of timber and glass features in the Cove’s choice of 5 craftsman-built, self-contained chalets. Glass-fronted log fires make for a cosy winter’s break.
This place is magical and enrich the experience of silence, as the bush and the inlet are full of life and the spare time off your mobile phone and into your soul will connect you on a deeper level to all the living surrounding you.
The Cenin family are so welcoming and sweet and pleased to have us as guests on this beautiful property. Walktrail maps will enable you to explore and discover Honeymoon Island, the ” Magic Circle”, the hill top and the inlet private beach.
Venue Amenities
Program
About the Retreat’s schedule, Meditation, Yoga and other practices
The retreat is built with a lot of care and thought.
I have decided to incorporate different modalities I thought would support our journey together, and they come from different practices and traditions.
Morning Meditation
6.00-7.00 am
A-frame
We will start the day with a meditation at the A-frame chalet, you are more than welcome to wake up earlier and have a tea or coffee in your room if you wish.
Chai Break
7.00-7.30
A-frame
There will be 30 min break between the meditation practice to the following asana practice.
You can enjoy a delicious home made chai and the forest around you.
Soft Asana & Pranayama Practice
7.30-9.00
A-frame
The morning Asana practice will involve a Qi Gong exercise, simple pranayama exercises and some gentle soft movements to move the Qi (energy) in the body and prepare the body for long sits, as well as to emphasise our learning how to keep the practice while in movement.
* Please be mindful some of these practices might feel foreign, and it is worth to give them a chance during this retreat. We will repeat them every morning so by the end of this retreat you will be able to remember at least some of it and take it home with you.
Breakfast Break
9.00-10.30
A-frame
Meditation
10.30-12.30
A-frame & Inlet Beach
After breakfast there will be new teachings. The meditation will be guided, and then will be in silence to allow you to practice what you have learnt. Once the teachings are done, and the guided meditation is finished, and it is time for self- practice (with me in the hall, if the weather will allow we will walk down to the inlet beach).
Lunch Break
12.30-14.00
A-frame
Lunch will be served at 12:45 after the meditation session. Enjoy a long lunch break, Feel free to nap, walk around, rest or sit in nature.
This is your time to restore.
Self Practice/ Free Time
14.00-16.00
The Cove
After lunch there will be free time for either self practice, rest, exploring the nature around, or sitting and taking this magical place in. I would suggest you to maintain the practice even if you are simply walking through the forest.
Dharma Talk/ Philosophy Class
16.00-17.00
The Magic Circle
After this self practice or free time, we will meet again for a Dharma talk around the magic circle.
Walking Meditation/ Break
17.00-17.30
Yin Yoga, Cranio-Sacral & Sound Massage
17.30-19.00
A-frame
We will finish our day with a Yin Yoga session to stretch out our bodies, and to keep the practice while in different situations (poses). In some of these practices I will use guided imagery.
We will finish with Love and Kindness Meditation (Metta Bhavna).
*On one of the evenings, there will be a longer session which will include the dharma talk and yin yoga together to celebrate the Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio.
Dinner
19.00
Dinner will be served at 19.00 at the A-frame, and you can have free time / extra sleep time after dinner.
Food
Food Description
Samadhi is a lovely lady who has a farm to table approach, most of the ingredients are seasonal and organic from her farm or other nearby. Samadhi combine the ingredients with an Ayurvedic approach to nourish and nurture your time on the retreat.
“Samadhi Slow Foods has evolved from our farm catering and my lifelong mad passion for growing things, from my fascination with the mystery of a seed. From that beginning, I have perused what makes sense through the fluctuating seasons and changing conditions. We practice sustainable, organic, regenerative agriculture and I focus on small scale Heirloom vegetables and fruit.
I cook with what is in season in our region or that which I have preserved in seasonal glut.”
Meals included
Food served at the event
Dietary requirement(s) catered for
Caters for all Dietary Requirements
Cancellation policy
Travel Info
How to get there
The Cove
Payne Rd,
Denmark 6333 WA
Australia
GPS co-ordinates (lat/long):
S 34°59′ 16.5″ E 117°20′ 35.3″
What to bring
What to Bring/ Not to Bring
What to bring
Yoga:
Re any of the following 3, if you have them or if you don’t, please make sure you mention it to me and I will reserve you what you don’t have
– Yoga mat
– bolster
– 2 blocks
Please bring with you:
– Blanket (for meditation and yoga)
– One solid cushion/ pillow for meditation (This could be a bolster)
– Shawl or meditation blanket (body temp can drop down during meditation) – 2-3 small soft cushions / pillows / blankets to lift yourself up / to support between your legs.
– Optional: If you have a meditation cushion or a little meditation chair
– Optional: yoga strap
Personal:
– Watch/ clock that can also be an alarm (which is not your phone of course, the main bells will ring at the A-frame)
– Torch / flashlight (which is not your phone, of course)
– Keep Cup, if you prefer to keep your own cup/ to keep drinks warm
– optional: Coffee/ tea you like (there would be tea, plungers and ground coffee in the chalets but if you have a particular kind you like)
– Any milk/ mylk you like if you’d like to add it to your drinks (if you want you can write your name on the bottles so everyone keep their own, of course don’t store them all at once in the fridge or you can also share with people who like the same milks and stay in the same chalet as you).
– Water bottle (please don’t bring any glass ones)
– Umbrella/ Rain coat
– If you have low blood pressure please ensure you have electrolytes / coconut water (you can write your name on coconut water bottles). During meditation blood pressure can drop, and it is important to make sure you don’t pass out, of course.
– Severe allergy sufferers please bring Epipen
– Enough clothing so you don’t need to do any laundry
– Hot water bottle (if you wish, the chalets have fire places in them)
– A pen. Notebook is optional
– Walking shoes
– A beach towel or anything you’d like to sit on when we meditate at the inlet beach or if you wish to dip in.
*More personal things to bring in a separate list (in a long preparation document you will receive once booked)
What not to bring
– The retreat will be completely offline, so please don’t bring any laptops, if you are traveling and have your laptop with you, we can store your laptop securely in reception. All your mobile devices will be stored with us until the end of the retreat safe and secure. Please tell family that you will be out of contact for the duration of the retreat, and share with them the contact of the Cove Chalets at the top of this document for emergency contact, and hand over any electronic screen upon arrival.
– Please do not bring with you any books. This is not the time to read, it is time to sit with everything that arises (which usually we don’t allow to happen, as we are driven to occupy our minds). Books or any reading materials at this time will only act as a distraction.
– This one is obvious, but worth mentioning, please don’t bring any cigarettes, alcohol, drugs or any intoxicants (this includes ceremonial cacao).
– Please don’t bring any perfumes or anything that smells strongly. We want to return senses to natural state, not overwhelm with distraction which will enhance the temptation of the mind to wander. So please keep it minimal. Also no need for jewellery (if it’s minimal it’s ok, this one is up to you).
– No make up, hairdryer etc. we don’t need to beautify ourselves at this time, we are already beautiful.
– Please don’t bring any incense, or anything too smelling/ burning.
– Please don’t bring any religious materials or rituals.
– Please don’t bring any tarot cards or anything similar, you have all the answers inside, and this is the time to listen to it.
FAQ
What is Asana?
Asana is translated as a pose. which means – an Asana practice is a movement based practice. In this retreat we are focusing on meditation but a soft gentle movement will help to move the Qi (energy) in the body and also assists with long sits in meditation. Another reason for this movement practice is to learn how to observe sensations while in movement.
You will learn some movements you will be able to take home and practice on your own.
What is Pranayama?
Pranayama or Pranayam is breathing techniques which are ancient and profound, these will help to calm the mind and enrich the experience of meditation. Especially for busy minds. You will learn some techniques you will be able to take home and practice on your own.
Do I need any experience in yoga or meditation or the above?
No. You don’t need any experience with Asana / Meditation / Pranayama / Yin Yoga. You will be guided by Amber the whole time and if you struggle you can always approach Amber for support and help.
What is Nobel Silence?
Noble Silence is the fundamental permissions to dive in.
As sister Chân Diệu Nghiêm says in this beautiful article (highly recommended to read)- “Noble Silence does not mean that we are not allowed to talk. It means that we don’t have to talk, we have no obligation to talk during that period of the day or night.”
At the time of Noble Silence we keep our senses drawn inwards so we can focus on the inner world rather than on the outer world.
Noble Silence means no talking or non communication of any kind, it applies not only to speech but also to any signals, eye contact and written notes etc.
No internet or cellphones communications as well.
Of course you can talk and communicate with Amber, the teacher, for any question, queries and other emergencies.
Practising restraint (or inwards drawing) of the senses in this way provides an essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation retreat facilitates.
How long are we staying in Nobel Silence through the retreat?
Noble silence will start on the first evening (so you can chat as much as you want from your arrival until 5pm) and finish on the last evening.
Can I ask questions? What if I have a problem?
Yes you can! Amber will be there for you at all times to ask any questions (so you can talk to Amber). You will be able to approach Amber during break times, before or after a session.
Is Amber the only teacher?
Yes, I will teach all classes, and will be your host for any question, query or problem.
Can I drink coffee through the retreat?
Yes you can!
Do I need any of my own props? or a meditation cushion?
I can supply you props but they are limited to 10 sets of all props, so if you have your own props please bring them with you. If you have any extra props and you don’t mind, please bring them with you for others to borrow. Only if you were intending to buy yourself a bolster – I will make an order through a lady who is making them from 100% cotton in Fremantle (her bolster cost is $43 I don’t charge any fee for that). My friend’s brand Divine Goddess have some really nice props made from very good quality which I can recommend, they also sell meditation cushions.
To conclude- *You don’t have to purchase any props for this retreat. We will either have some to supply to you / people will bring extra.
If I booked a shared room can I still be on a waiting list for a private room?
Yes, You certainly can! Just add it to your booking form / send me an email.
What if I need a ride?
In the form you will fill at the time of booking you can ask for a ride and we will do our best to find someone who is driving from the same place, but we cant guarantee.
Any other Question?
Contact Me 🙂
Additional information about the event
What is this retreat and what is
the purpose of this retreat?
This retreat is an opportunity to disconnect from outside noise and dive into your own body, mind and soul.
It is an opportunity to develop tools to take back into your daily life and engrave into your routine, in order to find more peace of mind and an understanding of how to live with more ease and joy on an experiential level (not just philosophical). It is an opportunity to sit in nature and feel the connection of all being.
This retreat is a time for your Self. A time to learn how to better understand your mind and to question patterns of behaviour;
Why do we react to reality the way we do?
Why are we not seeing reality as it really is?
Recognising relationships as mirrors to our own patterns and triggers and awakening our innate ability for growth through quite observation How to deepen our self love, and self honouring?
How can we cultivate more love and compassion to all living beings?
All these and more will be addressed in our journey together.
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Added By Amber Houbara
Amber is an enthusiastic, creative and present Yoga Teacher who offers a mindful and honest practice with the combination of energetic work.
She began her yoga journey in 2011. Amber is passionate about authentic teaching. She practices and studies Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyneger and Yin along with Vipassana, Qi Gong, Cranio-sacral, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mobility and Dance.
She aspires to learn as much as she can, from all styles, teachings and techniques related to yoga and meditation, in order to create a great toolbox to help others and herself in any situation and at any stage.
Amber sees yoga as a spiritual way to use physicality to tap deeper into one's soul, and clear the mind while healing her/his body. Yoga for her is a daily practice, on and off the mat, of how to be, how to live more lovingly, kindly, and compassionately with all living beings.