LIGHT TRANSITIONS:
A Spring Retreat with Sharon Spencer
YOGA | meditation | Mantra | Ritual
Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October 2022
THIS RETREAT IS FULLY BOOKED
Join yoga and meditation teacher, Sharon Spencer, for a weekend of discovery, renewal and transformation.
Amarant Retreat Centre Yarra Valley
“In out-of-the-way places of the heart, where your thoughts never think to wander, this beginning has been quietly forming, waiting until you were ready to emerge.”
Sharon practicing Ganesha Mudra, inspired by Ganesha the elephant Hindu deity for new beginnings.
Taking inspiration from the Spring Equinox, which marks the transition from winter darkness to the lightness of Spring, this retreat will give us a precious opportunity to come together and tune into the fresh, creative energy of Spring as we re-emerge from the depths of the colder months.
Our home for the weekend will be in the pristine rainforest of the Yarra Valley, in an architecturally designed ‘treehouse’ with panoramic views across the valley. You will relax in complete comfort with the generous facilities, including spacious, climate-controlled bedrooms with quality linen, relaxed living areas, cosy fireplaces, a dedicated yoga and meditation room with gorgeous views, quiet nooks and hidden balconies where you can daydream, read or journal.
The property is in a secluded location in the ancient forest with many walking paths, gardens, abundant wildlife, and a gorgeous natural spring. The only sounds you will hear will be those of nature.
Expect to fill your cup with uplifting yoga and meditation practices, meaningful seasonal rituals, quiet walks in nature, inspiring conversation with like-minded souls, stories by the fire, home cooked meals made with seasonal produce (and lots of love!), and plenty of personal time for rest and contemplation.
3 days/ 2 nights accommodation with all linen and towels provided
Healthy and delicious home-made vegetarian meals made with seasonal produce
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
Daily group activities including mantra workshop, nature walks, decorative candle ritual, evening fire gathering
All materials for Spring Celebration Candle making ritual
A special ‘home practice box’ to keep you inspired when you return home
Unlimited teas, coffee and fruit
Your Recipe for Rest and Renewal
Day 1:
2pm to 5pm Arrival and settling in
5pm Welcome Circle
6pm Dinner
8pm Restorative Yoga Practice + Yoga Nidra
9:30pm Rest
Day 2:
8am Morning Yoga and Meditation
9.30am Breakfast
11am Nada Yoga (Mantra) Exploration
12:30pm Lunch
1pm Free Time
4:00pm Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Stories and conversation by the fire
9:00pm Yoga Nidra under the stars (weather permitting)
9:30pm Rest
Day 3:
8am Morning Yoga and Meditation
9:30am Breakfast
11am Spring Candle Ritual (to take home with you for your home practice space)
12.30pm Lunch
2pm Closing Circle
3pm Retreat ends
All activities above are completely optional.
Note: this itinerary is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Sharon Spencer
Sharon is a mother, yoga and meditation teacher, mantra lover, writer, and passionate home practice advocate.
For over 10 years, Sharon has shared her passion for yoga and meditation with students of all ages and walks of life, in a range of studio, corporate and educational settings. More recently, Sharon has begun sharing her teaching online, where she has an amazing ability to make students feel as though Sharon is right there with them in their home practice space.
Sharon has a natural ability to engage with students, whether they are at home or in the studio, with sensitivity and skill, weaving ancient wisdom with modern insight through healthy yoga and somatic movement, breath practices, meditation, mantra and accessible philosophy in a relevant and practical way.
Through her dedicated daily home practice, Sharon has tapped into an inner source of understanding and wisdom that has helped her access a deeper sense of who she is and what she has to share in this life. Her practice has been an enormous support to her as she has navigated the complexities of life and she now wants to share what she has learnt from her time on the mat by equipping others with the tools and strategies they need to cultivate a sense of joy and calm in their every day.
Karen Jane
Karen is a mother, home cook, pastry chef, permaculturalist, floral artist, homesteader, Steiner method teacher and yogini.
Karen spends her week days teaching a “spade to blade” program at the local Steiner School, where students learn a true understanding of growing their own food that they plant, nurture, harvest and then cook for their respective class members and teacher.
For Karen ‘home is where the heart is’. Her weekends are spent on her regenerative farm she shares with her musician partner in north-east Victoria, Orana Farm, where she lives a simple and meaningful life tending her vegetable garden, foraging local foods, baking wood-fired sourdough bread, cooking delicious sweet treats, and looking after her beloved menagerie of farm animals including Buttercup the cow, William the rooster and his harem of Isa Browns hens, Rebsy the cattle dog and Pippin the wonder dog!
Karen has a natural creative flair when it comes to food, and always cooks with love. She cannot wait to share her home-cooked meals made from seasonal and local produce with you.
Did you know Karen and Sharon have been the best of friends since their younger dancing days many years ago in the suburb of Boronia, at the foothills of the Dandenongs! To come together and collaborate on this retreat feels like such a natural thing to do. Bringing their wealth of knowledge, vast array of skills and many life experiences to the weekend, they cannot wait to share this special time with you.
Queen Room - FULLY BOOKED
$875 for a single or $745 per person for a couple – 1 one room available.
Queen Bed with your own bathroom
Twin Share - FULLY BOOKED
$745 – 3 rooms available
Twin share with King Single Bed and your own bathroom
Triple Share - FULLY BOOKED
$675 – 1 room available
Spacious triple share with King Single Bed with valley views, kitchenette and your own bathroom.
Booking conditions
A $200 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Payment in full is required by 9 September 2022.
Monthly payment plans are available, please enquire by emailing Sharon at hello@simplesacredeveryday.com
Do you cater for different levels of yoga experience and mobility?
You do not need to be a super yogi or serious meditator to attend this retreat! Options and modifications will be offered in all sessions with plenty of personal attention given to you.
What accommodation options do I have as a single traveller?
There is one Queen room available for a single or you can be matched up with a like-minded soul in a shared room. The house and property is extremely spacious so there are plenty of cosy nooks and natural spaces for you to escape and take time out for you.
Do I have to attend all activities over the weekend?
Absolutely everything is optional. The retreat is all about you and what you want to do!
Do you cater for food allergies and sensitivities?
All food allergies and sensitivities can easily be catered for. These will be noted in your retreat registration form.
Join the waiting list via this form, or contact Sharon at hello@simplesacredeveryday.com