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4 Day Zen Buddhist Yoga Retreat in Queensland, Australia

Name: 4 Day Zen Buddhist Yoga Retreat in Queensland, Australia
Brand: Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat
Price: 599 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.7 (39 reviews)

Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, 32 Boundary Lane, Wootha / Maleny, Queensland, Australia

Overview

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Step into a sanctuary where tranquility meets transformation. Welcome to the Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, where each moment is an opportunity to delve deeper into the essence of your being. Picture yourself surrounded by lush gardens, where the landscape evolves with the dance of the sun, offering a serene backdrop for your inner journey. As you wander through one acre of meticulously curated gardens, you'll discover hidden corners perfect for quiet introspection, whether you choose to immerse yourself in meditation, lose yourself in the pages of a book, or simply bask in peaceful solitude. Every element of this retreat is designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Come, embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal. Embrace the rhythm of the seasons and unlock the secrets of profound inner peace. Your sanctuary awaits at the Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat.

Meet the instructors

Rosalie (Mawar) & Fushin
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Highlights

Daily Taichi
Dharma with Fushin
1-on-1 with the teacher
Yoga and yoga discussion
Tibetan singing bowl meditation
3 nights accommodation
Daily vegetarian meals

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate

Yoga styles

Hatha
Nidra

4 days with instruction

Group size: Maximum of 10 participants

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Accommodation

Check-in Time:

14:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

Facilities

Dining area
Garden
Kitchen
Lounge
Yoga studio

During this holiday, you will be accommodated in Zen Buddhist & 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.

Kintamani room

The Kintamani room has a single bunk on top and a double bed on the bottom and has an ensuite bathroom. It is for a maximum of two people.

Uluwatu room

The Uluwatu room has a single bunk on top and a double bed on the bottom. It is for a maximum of two people. Two single guests may share the bunk room. The Ubud and Uluwatu rooms share a large bathroom with twin vanities and a separate toilet.

The Ubud room

The Ubud room has two single beds. It is for a maximum of two people.

The Garden rooms

There are two garden rooms, each with a single bed. It is for a maximum of one person in each room. The Garden rooms share a large bathroom.

Program

Join Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat for full days brimming with enriching activities, including invigorating yoga sessions, graceful Tai Chi practice, and soul-nourishing meditation. Whether you're seeking guidance from the experienced teachers or craving moments of solitary reflection, the retreat provides the ideal space to explore and grow.

But that's not all – as the seasons shift, so too does the focus of the retreat. In the first month of each new season, we delve into best practices aligned with the natural rhythm of life, ensuring that your experience is always in harmony with the ever-changing world around us.

Friday

14:00 Arrival anytime after this hour
16:00 Tai Chi Deck - Tai Chi
16:30pm Yoga Space - Introduction to Yoga and Meditation
18:30 Dinner
19:30 Zendo - introduction to retreat

Saturday

06:50 Morning bell
07:30 Tai Chi Deck - Tai chi
Zendo - followed by Zazen
08:15 Breakfast
10:00 Yoga space - yoga
11:00 Zendo - Dharma with Fushin
Noon lunch
13:00 Gazebo - (optional)
Dokusan - 1 on 1 with the teacher
14:00 Zendo - Dharma with Fushin
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Verandah - yoga discussion
16:00 Yoga space - yoga
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Zendo
Tibetan singing bowl meditation

Sunday

06:50 Morning bell
07:30 Tai Chi Deck - Tai chi
Zendo - followed by Zazoom
08:15 Breakfast
10:00 Yoga space - yoga
11:00 Zendo - Dharma with Fushin
Noon lunch
13:00 Gazebo - (optional)
Dokusan - 1 on 1 with the teacher
14:00 Zendo - Dharma with Fushin
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:30 Verandah - yoga discussion
16:00 Yoga space - yoga
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Zendo
Yoga Nidra

Monday

06:50 Morning bell
07:30 Tai Chi deck - Tai chi
Zendo - followed by Zazen
08:15 Breakfast
10:00 Yoga space - yoga
11:00 Zendo - Dharma with Fushin
Noon lunch
13:00 Zendo - with Fushin and Rose summary
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 retreat will take place in Wootha, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, nearby Maleny and Montville. 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.

Distance

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

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This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

Sustainable eating has been practiced by residents along the Silk Road for over a thousand years. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are mindfully prepared. If you have a food intolerance, please discuss this with Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat, they may be able to work together depending on your allergies. All meals are vegetarian, however, vegan and gluten-free can be catered for when notice has been given.

Please ensure you advise Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat of your dietary requirements at least seven days prior to your arrival, thanks. Gluten-free guests are required to bring along their own preferred bread products. Gluten-free cereal in the morning is provided. They serve soya milk for vegans and dairy-free guests.

Your dietary requirements

If you are vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free, Zen Buddhist requires a minimum of one week's notice prior to your arrival to ensure we have the products for you at hand.
Gluten-free and dairy-free guests, please advise if products that say "May contain....." are a problem. Some people have severe reactions to these ingredients, other guests have a minimal reaction, and some guests have made an eating choice with no reactions at all.
Dairy-free guests - Zen Buddhist can supply soy milk. If your preferred milk is something else, please bring this with you.
NB: not all condiments may be substituted towards your preferred dietary requirement.
Other allergies; you can advise of your allergies and they may be able to conform but not in all instances.

Zen Buddhist and Yoga Retreat apologize in advance if your allergy causes anaphylactic shock, due to their remote location, they feel it would be irresponsible to accept you as a guest at The Zen Centre. Thank you for your understanding.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

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

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Lactose Free

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

Things to do (optional)

Stay an additional night after the retreat for only 100 AUD. This cost includes an evening meal, breakfast, and departure by 10:00 a.m.

What's included

Yoga sessions and yoga discussions
3 nights accommodation
Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Afternoon teas
Tibetan singing bowl meditation
1-on-1 with the teacher
Daily Taichi
Dharma with Fushin
Other activities

What's not included

Flights
Airport transfers

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BNE

Brisbane Airport

73 km

Transfer not provided

Driving directions from M1

From the M1, take the Steve Irwin Way and turn into Landsborough.
Continue towards Maleny.
Turn left at Mountain View Road.
At the end of Mountain View Road, turn left onto Maleny-Stanley River Road.
Drive 5 kilometers and turn right into Policeman Spur Road.
Drive 1 kilometer and turn right into Boundary Lane, you will see their sign.

Arrival by airplane

Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat does not offer airport transfer. There is a company that can do an airport transfer into Maleny for 90 AUD one way (and then Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat would pick you up at no cost from Maleny). The best option from Brisbane Airport (BNE) is to catch the train to Landsborough train station. Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat can do a pick-up from Landsborough train station.

Arrival by bus

Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat can arrange a free pick-up from Maleny if you are traveling by bus. There is a bus link (#891) from the Landsborough train station that will bring you up the hill to Maleny.

Arrival by train

Zen Buddhist & Yoga Retreat can arrange a free pick-up from Maleny if you are traveling by train. There is a bus link (#891) from the Landsborough train station that will bring you up the hill to Maleny.

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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