Spring Alpine Ranges Retreat - Mt Kosciuszko

Friday 2nd November to Monday 5th November 2012 - 3 days/2 nights

$590* twin/$740* single Early Bird! Book by Aug 31 and Save $100; $690 twin/$840 single thereafter

Alpine Mountain Spring Retreat

Enjoy a long weekend of yoga, meditation and contemplative bushwalks taking in Australia's highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko and the rugged beauty surrounding the Alpine village of Guthega.

We stay three nights in cosy lodgings at Guthega Alpine Inn and engage in yoga for mind body and spirit on and off the mat. We walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko and look out over the nature wonders of Mounts Townsend, Carruthers and Twynam, forming the spine of the spectacular Main Range, backdrop to mainland Australia's only glacial lakes.

On our journey to the apex of Australia we cross the spectacular head waters of the Snowy River, discover truly unique flora and fauna, and marvel at the magnificent 360 degree summit views, encompassing the Victorian High Country, the Main Range & the Monaro tablelands.

We take the road less traveled with a half day Alpine bushwalk around Guthega the following day and practice contemplative meditation and reflection in the outdoor wonder of the Snowy Mountains, then settle into to a lazy afternoon before restorative yoga. After dinner we get together for mediation and Yoga Nidra followed by a peaceful nights rest.

Kosciuszko National Park

The Kosciuszko National Park is Australia's highest national park, covering 1.5 million acres of magnificent alpine terrain. The Park is host to a wonderful variety of flora and fauna, including many alpine plants, which are found nowhere else in the world. More than 200 species of birds have been sighted in the Park - almost 40 percent of the known bird species in NSW. The awesome wedge-tailed eagle is a common sight as are kestrels, emus, cockatoos and magpies.

The Parks outstanding natural features received international recognition in 1977 when it was made a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

During the last ice age, glaciers tore at the granite of the Main Range, leaving lakes and huge boulders in their wake as they slowly moved across the landscape. Miniature replays of this action occur each spring/summer as the compacted snow drifts from the winter collapse in slabs upon the waters of the Lakes known as Blue, Albina, Club, Cootapatamba & Headly Tarn. The walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko is easy.

What's included:

• 3 nights accommodation
• all meals, gourmet continental breakfast, lunch and gourmet dinner with a vegetarian emphasis
• daily morning yoga asana sessions
• daily outdoor contemplative mediation sessions
• daily evening restorative yoga session and guided Yoga Nidra for a peaceful nights sleep
• Mt Koscuiszko summit walk
• Free half day to explore alpine Guthega

What to bring:

• A day pack to carry lunch (provided)
• Energy snacks such as nuts and dried fruits
• Water drink bottle
• Yoga mat
• Peaceful heart

Meet at Guthega early Saturday afternoon and depart Tuesday Morning after yoga session and breakfast.

Getting there by car:

Mt Kosciusko National Park from:

• Melbourne - about 8 hr drive, take the Hume Hwy, Murray Hwy & Alpine Way
• Albury - about 4 hr drive, take the Murray Valley Hwy & the Alpine Way
• Sydney - about 6 hrs drive, take the South Western Hwy, Monaro Hwy & Kosciuszko Rd
• Canberra - about 3 hrs, take the Monaro Hwy & Mt Kosciuszko Rd

Accommodation

• Like the share price but traveling solo? No problem, let us allocate room share for you with a fellow yogi/yogini

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.

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