Soul Kitchen - Mission Beach Tropical North Queensland
Friday 20th - Monday 23rd April 2012 - 4 days/3 nights
$550* twin/$650* single Early Bird! Book by Feb 29 and Save $45; $595 twin/$695 single thereafter
Cook, eat and learn about food from the yogic perspective
Cook, eat and learn about food from the yogic perspective
Take your yoga off the mat and into the spice perfumed soul kitchen. Learn to prepare food from the yogic perspective, 'hands-on', with daily cooking sessions and interactive workshops exploring the connections between yoga and nutritious delicious energising yogic cuisine. Develop a deeper understanding of your body, how it works, and how it responds to what you put in it. Explore the creation of amazingly good food that's good for you (and the planet) on a unified physical and spiritual plane. Learn how to integrate a simple and practical yogic approach to daily cooking in modern life. This is a very special retreat for those looking to blend the love of great food with great yoga in a great location. Limited places available.
Be guided in the yoga room and in the kitchen by Australian Yoga Retreat's own Tom Schroeter. Yoga teacher, vegetarian chef and herbal medicine student, Tom's passion for communicating yoga graces his passion for food.
The Location: Mission Beach QLD
Sanctuary, south of Cairns on the tropical equator band, is a purpose built Eco Lodge with a central yoga practice space perched high above ancient forests overlooking the Coral Sea. Simple huts dot the surrounding rainforest canopy capturing the cool green flora light complete with living fauna soundtrack. A secluded beach is just a short stroll through the forest. Arrive for a midweek retreat and peel away the layers to your inner core. Relax with quiet morning yoga sessions and chill out after brunch before the dinner sessions. Sleep surrounded by rainforest.
What's included:
- Transfers, accommodation, all meals, daily foodie workshops, yoga & meditation sessions
- Complimentary Cairns International Airport transfers (1pm Friday Cairns Airport & 10am Monday Sanctuary)
- Daily morning yoga session
- Interactive brunch and dinner workshops that will feed you well for the entire retreat - learn, cook, eat, yoga!
- Learn how to integrate a simple and practical yogic approach to cooking in daily modern life
- Workshop notes, recipes and more
What to bring:
- Your favourite cook's knife (optional)
- A healthy appetite
Accommodation
- Sleep in the huts under the rainforest canopy or upgrade to a private cabin ($695 twin/$945 single).
- Like the share price but travelling alone? No problem, let us allocated room share for you with a fellow yogi/yogini.
Accommodation upgrade options
| Rainforest Hut Twin Share | Rainforest Hut Single | Canopy Cabin Twin Share | Canopy Cabin Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| $595 per person | $695 | $695 per person | $945 |
How do I get there?
- The easy way is to take the included transfer, complimentary with the retreat package
- Or hire a car. Sanctuary can be found at Bingil Bay, Mission Beach in tropical North Queensland, about 2 hours south of Cairns.
- Coaches depart Cairns Airport at 0500 and 1330 to Sanctuary; Departs Sanctuary to Cairns Airport at 0800 and 1630. Check Exemplar Coaches online for more information (approx $50 one way), or contact Exemplar Coaches by phone (07 4098 5473) or email (reservations@exemplaronline.com.au).
- Check out a map here
Arrive Friday 20th April - Depart Monday 23rd April. 4 days/3 nights.
Escape to a tropical paradise for the weekend and immerse in yoga, meditation and really good food. Learn to cook the yoga way, make friends and hang out on the beach.
Remember, all our retreats are about the exploration and learning of yoga, coupled with the fun of an adventure holiday, so if you're a yoga teacher or trainee teacher, we can help you apply for industry association Professional Development Points with a Retreat Journal documenting the learning outcomes of your retreat experience. Ask us how.
FULLY BOOKED
We aim to provide a caring and safe environment throughout the retreat to each participant however no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat as a result of your participation. It is important you inform us of your relevant medical history by completing a Medical History form before you retreat with us. If you are unsure of your ability to participate fully in yoga classes due to previous injuries please consult with us before the retreat commences. Our Retreat Leaders and yoga teachers are trained professional yoga instructors with many years experience. Knowledgeable modifications are given to students with special needs.
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure your booking, the balance due 60 days prior to commencement of retreat.
*Early Bird discounts are available until the listed Early Bird date or until minimum retreat numbers are reached, whichever comes first; not available in conjunction with any further discounts.
Travel insurance is highly recommended for all Australian Yoga Retreats Retreat participants and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance should provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of AUD$200,000 for each of the heads of cover. We also strongly recommend your travel insurance covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects.
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