Retreat 2024
Blue Mountains, Leura, NSW
8-11 August 2024
Arrive: Thursday 8 Aug 4-6pm
Depart: Sunday 11 Aug 2pm
BRIGHTLANDS RETREAT, LEURA
Join Joh Jarvis and Barron Hanson at the beautiful Brightlands Retreat Centre in Leura. You’ll be surrounded by stunning views, a lush natural environment and wildlife.
And just two hours from Sydney.
Your accommodation, within walking distance of the Blue Mountains National Park, is in the manicured gardens of the Brightlands homestead.
THE PROGRAM
Two programs are offered:
Rounding - For Vedic Meditators who would like to upgrade their practice and experience the effects of up to six-months meditation in four days.
2. Learn to Meditate course - For those who have not yet learned Vedic Meditation.
The 4-class meditation course begins on Thursday evening at 5pm and runs each day for 90 minutes each time. By the end of the course you will be self-sufficient, able to practice without guidance or an App. You can also participate in the Rounding program.
Afternoon talk, Blue Mountains Retreat 2022
WHAT IS ROUNDING?
Rounding is designed to purify the mind and body and facilitate deep rest. The process consists of a specific sequence of gentle yoga poses (asanas), balancing breath work (pranayama), meditation, and lying down. You will complete several rounds a day, and in this way, will let go of exponential amounts of stress. A weekend’s Rounding Retreat can be the equivalent of six months of twice-daily meditation practice. Rounding is an advanced technique for those who have learned Vedic Meditation.
DAY SPA
Massage, facials and a float tank are available for an additional cost.
FOOD
Vegetarian meals will be served by an award-winning chef. Dinner is your first meal on Thursday and lunch is the last meal on Sunday. Friday and Saturday three meals are served.
WHEN
Arrival: Thursday August 8, 4-6pm (those learning to meditate must arrive at 4pm for a 5pm course start time).
Departure: Sunday August 11 at 2 pm (lunch will be served Sunday)
WHERE
Brightlands Retreat, Leura
6 Eastview Avenue,
Leura NSW 2780, Australia
Sample Daily
Retreat Schedule
6:00am - Short group walk (optional)
7:00 am – 8:00 am Group Round
8:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 10:00 am Rounding Check-In with Joh and Barron
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free Time /Rounding
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:00pm - Afternoon walk
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free Time/Rounding
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Group Round
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Vedic knowledge talk/Discussion
* If you are learning meditation at the retreat you will be in class 90 minutes each day and can join the rounding program once or twice (maximum) per day.
PREVIOUS RETREAT
Fall Retreat
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