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(No availability) 3 Day Zen, Tai Chi, and Raja Yoga Retreat in Wootha, Queensland, Australia

Name: 3 Day Zen, Tai Chi, and Raja Yoga Retreat in Wootha, Queensland, Australia
Brand: Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat
Rating: 9.7 (9 reviews)

Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, 32 Boundary Lane, Wootha, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Overview

Australia Wellness Retreat

Join Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat on a transformative journey dedicated to the art of meditation, where you explore the intricate workings of the mind, fostering a mindful approach to navigating life's varied landscapes.

Meet the instructors

Rosalie (Mawar) & Fushin
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Highlights

1 Tai Chi class per day
Yoga and meditation sessions
Dharma with Fushin
Optional one-on-one session with the teacher
2 nights accommodation
Daily meals

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Yoga styles

3 days with instruction

Group size: Maximum of 8 participants

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Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

16:00

You will be accommodated in Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, a panoramic and secluded retreat center overlooking the Conondale Valley and the mountains beyond. The temperate climate there allows beautiful gardens to flourish, bringing in prolific birdlife and fauna. All linen is provided, along with a towel and soap is available.

Rooms

Kintamani has a double bed with a single bed on top (bunk style with plenty of headroom)
Uluwatu room has a double bed
Ubud room has two single beds
Garden rooms have a single bed and the cabin has a double bed
King single ensuite room has one king bed

Program

Delve into the depths of your consciousness, gaining profound insights that empower you to consciously choose your responses to life's diverse challenges. Discover the antidotes to your habitual nature through mindful observation of the mind's inner workings. Under Fushin's expert guidance, indulge in morning Zazen sessions, invigorating Tai Chi movements, and enlightening Zen Dharma teachings, all designed to elevate your meditation practice. Raja Yoga takes center stage under the skillful direction of Rose, leading you on the yogic path toward self-realization through meditation.

Drawing insights from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Rose's philosophical talks will center around the eight limbs of yoga, while Hatha yoga serves as the perfect tool to prepare your mind and body for the profound journey of meditation. Join them as you explore the art of meditation layering, discovering new ways to enhance your meditation experience. Through the transformative movements of yoga and Tai Chi, they guide your focus inward, laying the foundation for a profound meditation experience.

By synchronizing your movements with the rhythm of your breath, they cultivate a serene space, allowing your mind to find tranquillity and silence, leading to a deeper and more enriching meditation practice. Indulge in the beauty of this retreat, an oasis for self-discovery, and immerse yourself in the profound journey towards inner peace and self-realization. Keep an eye out for the upcoming Restorative yoga retreat, held twice a year, offering you further opportunities to delve deeper into the enriching world of holistic well-being.

Daily schedule

Day 1 - Friday

14:00 Arrive
16:00 Tai Chi deck: Tai Chi
16:30 Yoga space: The benefits of meditation and Yoga Nidra
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Zendo: Introduction to the retreat
Introduction to Buddhism and Zen

Day 2 - Saturday

06:45 Morning bell
07:30 Zendo: Zazen (Zen meditation)
Zazen in the Zendo
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Tai Chi deck: Tai Chi
10:00 Yoga space: Raja yoga meditation with Rose
Gentle yoga stretches
11:00 Zendo: Dharma with Fushin
Lunch
13:00 Dokusan: one on one with the teacher (optional)
14:00 Zendo: Dharma with Fushin
Tai Chi
15:30 Afternoon tea
16:00 Yoga space: Raja yoga
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Zendo: Tibetan singing bowl meditation

Day 3 - Sunday

06:45 Morning bell
07:30 Tai Chi deck: Tai Chi
07:55 Zendo: Zazoom
08:30 Breakfast
09:30 Tai Chi deck: Tai Chi
10:00 Yoga space: Raja yoga
11:00 Zendo: Dharma with Fushin
Lunch
13:00 Tai Chi deck: Tai Chi
13:30 Zendo: How to apply what you have learned to everyday life
14:00 Afternoon tea

Instructors

Rosalie (Mawar) Allan

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Rose has been studying yoga, meditation, and massage therapy for over 30 years. She believes in keeping the practice gentle, yet challenging, using her knowledge of both the physical and psychological self.

Fushin Daijo Yin Chao

Fushin began his practice of meditation in the late 1970s and the study of Buddhism in the late 1990s. Ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest, he brings to the program 40 years of knowledge and understanding.

Retreat location

This program will take place in Sunshine Coast which is in South East Queensland of North-eastern Australia. This retreat will take place in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, near Maleny and Montville, in Australia. The Hinterland has many beautiful drives, walks, parks, and waterfalls. It is a very popular bed and breakfast location for the Brisbane market. The famous Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo is nearby. The area is very beautiful, a lovely way to start any international holiday commencing in Brisbane. There is one acre of gardens where birds, wallabies, and koalas live.

Distances

Australia Zoo - 20 minutes
Caloundra - 40 minutes
Surf beaches - 40 minutes
Brisbane - 1 hour
Maleny, 8 kilometers

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This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

All meals are vegetarian, however, vegan and gluten-free can be catered for when notice has been given. Gluten-free guests are required to bring along their preferred bread products. Gluten-free cereal in the morning is provided. They serve soya milk for vegans and dairy-free guests. Not all supplied condiments will have substitutes for your particular dietary request. If you have a food intolerance, please discuss this with Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat, they may be able to work together depending on your allergies. Please ensure you advise them of your dietary requirements at least seven days before your arrival, with thanks.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

Daily Tai Chi class
Raja yoga and Tibetan singing bowl meditation sessions
Dharma with Fushin
Meditation
Raja and Gentle Hatha yoga stretches
Optional 1-on-1 session with the teacher
Other activities as outlined in the program
2 nights accommodation
All meals

What's not included

Flights
Airport transfers

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BNE

Brisbane Airport

73 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by train

Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat can pick up guests for a small fee of 10 AUD from Landsborough train station.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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3 Day Zen, Tai Chi, and Raja Yoga Retreat in Wootha, Queensland, Australia

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