Eight Flowers of the Divine Yoga Retreat

Friday August 23 from 3pm- Sunday 25 until 2pm, 2024

Springbrook Theosophical Retreat Centre.

Relax into the end of winter with a Yoga retreat inspired by the “ Ashtavidham Puspam” mantra .

This mantra reminds us of eight qualities of our own nature that we can cultivate towards lasting peacefulness.

While nature provides us with flowers for external offering we also possess these eight internal flowers of our heart and mind that we can offer endlessly to all of life.

Over the weekend we will integrate asana , pranayama , relaxation, bhavana, mantra , Vedic chanting, meditation and thoughtful dialogues to gently bring attention to these enlightening aspects of ourself.

As always there will be plenty of free time to enjoy delicious food from James , cosy up by the fire , walk in nature or take time for yourself.

Early bird price begins 1st July until 31 July = $635

Full price = $ 650

"Practice without Knowledge is blind

 Knowledge without practice is futile”

Sri T Krishnamacharya

The May long weekend Yoga retreat will include :

4 Asana practices based on a recent 4 part asana masterclass series by Sri Shubha , who is the daughter of T. Krishnamacharya and sister of TKV Desikachar.

5 sessions where we will explore 5 textual references that inspire our practice of Yoga and our understanding of life. In these 2 hour sessions we will look at the origin and context of the text, choose a relevant concept from the text  to discuss and then have an experiential practice of the concept that may include very gentle asana, pranayama, dhyanam and mantra.

3 Vedic chanting morning lessons where we will learn another short mantra we were taught at KYM in December.

Relaxation practices Friday night and before leaving Monday afternoon.

Nourishing food from James

Free time for walks, fun with friends, rest etc.

Saturday relaxing movie night….thinking maybe Kollywood = Bollywood movies that are made in Chennai

Massages will be available if they are booked one week prior to the retreat. (Not included in cost)

Early bird = $790 bookings and payment to confirm your place are open now

After April 1st  = $ 820

Payment Details:

Leanne Davis

 Commonwealth Bank BSB: 064-174

 Account Number: 1016-1855

Please let me know if you are planning to attend as we need to reach minimum numbers for the venue  to keep our booking by the end of March. 

Please also let me know if you or someone you know would like to attend but would like financial consideration. The aim is definitely for all Yoga teachings to be available to everyone.

I am very much looking forward to our time together again in May

Warm Regards

Leanne 

RETURN TO THE SOURCE - YOGA STUDY TRIP TO CHENNAI, INDIA

Classes in Chennai start Monday 27 November and finish Friday 8 December , 2023

We are returning to the source of the Krishnamacharya Yoga teachings institutions and focusing on Yoga as the way to return to the source of Inner nature.

Our study will take place at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram - 27 Nov to 1st Dec learning about the Yoga of Krishnamacharya and how Viniyoga leads us inwards.

5&6 Dec with Dr NC at Yoga Vaidya Shala exploring Yoga and Vedanta as the path to our inner nature.

7&8 Dec at Yoga Vahini with Saraswathi Vasudevan guiding through the relationship of Samkhya and Yoga to our essential Self.

I will be arriving 24 Nov if you would like to join me for free time in Chennai.

December 2,3,4 are free for you to have private consultations and yoga classes at our host centres, Ayurvedic treatments in Chennai or venture out of Chennai for day or overnight stays.

Feel free to contact Leanne for a more comprehensive timetable and information about costs, travel , accommodation etc. Email: viniyogaaustralia@gmail.com

Why do we “do “ yoga ?

Yogic practice stems from a foundation of Ahimsa (non harming)  and guides us to the independence from our identification with our acquired nature and circumstances.

How do we practice Yoga and experience a Yogic lifestyle  toward this goal ?

Inspiration will be drawn from “Yoganjalisaram “ a poetic composition of T. Krishnamacharya, Patanjlia Yoga Sutra and the guiding principles and practice of Krishnamacharya.

The sessions will  focus on how the techniques of Yoga link us to the purpose of Yoga.

We will experience asana , pranayama ,dhyanam , Mantra centred Viniyoga, Japa meditation, philosophical discourse,Vedic chanting, Nyasam (placing the mind focus to energy centres or parts of the body ), relaxation and even a yoga related movie night.

See under EVENTS for more details.

This retreat will provide us with free time to relax in nature with good food and company and to dedicate to our understanding and practice of Yoga.

We will focus lightly on the concept of peace to start our year. Our natural inner state is of bliss and peace. Our practice of yoga is to help us link to this inner state and remain untroubled by any 
 disturbance that comes from ourselves, others or beyond.

We will have plenty of experiential practice of our theme through asana, pranayama, vedic chanting, dhyanam and relaxation.

For a full programme and brochure please email - viniyogaaustralia@gmail.com

Springbrook theosophical society , QLD.

Experiencing Patanjali Yoga sutra chapter 1 verse 1 on Kriya Yoga . The Yoga of the Action we take into our daily life in the form of self purification, self study and self surrender. We will also delve into the corresponding themes of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti yoga from The Bhagavad Gita. All welcome to enjoy rest, asana, pranayama, dynanam, chanting , delicious vegetarian food with great company around the fire in the dining hall. Course facilitated by Leanne Davis . email viniyogaaustralia@gmail.com for more details and to make your reservation.

Retreat. Reflect. Restore

• Friday, 9 July 20215:00 pm
  Sunday, 11 July 20211:30 pm

• Neighbourhood Yoga45 River StreetMackay, QLD, 4740Australia (map)

Leanne Davis

9-11 July 2021

A weekend of relaxing yoga with Leanne Davis.

Senior Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and Vedic Chant Teacher. 

Gather in the spirit of nourishment and retreat with Leanne, one of Australia’s most respected teachers in the Krishnamacharya and Desikachar lineages. Leanne will guide you through a beautiful and effective arrangement of gentle yogic practices to promote healing, rest, and self compassion.

Senior yoga teacher Leanne Davis is coming to Port Douglas to guide you in a beautiful, experiential Yoga Immersion on 26th & 27th June.

Leanne will take us through 2 unique sessions over the 2 days giving insight into how you can bring vitality into your practice with movement, breath and mantra leaving your body and mind feeling nourished.

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI
   Discuss and reflect on the first 4 yoga sutras - the text on yoga psychology.

2. CREATING VITALITY WITH THE FIVE PRANA VAYUS
   Explore the divisions of energy in the body, leaving us with the awareness of our natural state of vitality.

SATURDAY 26th - 1pm-4pm
SUNDAY 27th 9.30am-12.30pm

This event caters for all levels of experience. You are welcome to move, sit, be still, take notes, listen or chant with us - practice as you like.

Held at the Port Douglas Yoga Studio.

Cost is $60 for each workshop or $110 for both. Text or call Lesley to book 0455 035 185

“Resting in the stillness between the rising and falling thoughts.”

Enjoy the natural beauty of Springbrook while we take a look at the philosophy of Patanjali Yoga sutra ch 3 on how the mind transforms to the state of Yoga that is stillness.

We will practice gentle slowing of the breath and the space between the breath through asana and pranayama and contemplation.

As a focus for the mind we will learn about the sound OM as expounded in the Mandukya Upanishad and through mantra centred viniyoga practice.

There will be time for Yoga, pranayama, meditation, chanting of the Yoga sutra and simple Vedic mantra, silence, bush walks, free time, delicious sattvic food, the company of friends and personal time.

Limited numbers so please secure your booking with full payment by March 27,2021.

Cost $750 for 4 days /3 nights all meals , accomodation and Yoga .

You are welcome to contact Leanne for a more detailed brochure of the retreat programme, accommodation and travel or any enquiries - viniyogaaustralia@gmail.com

Continuing Education sessions for Yoga teachers who are looking to upgrade their teacher training hours . Please see more under” Yoga teacher training “

Monday 5.30-6.45 pm

Thursday and Fridays 9-10.15am

Classes will be both in person at The Gap Yoga and live-streamed . Please contact Leanne for zoom links or class space availability.

Cost is $18 per class if paid in full in advance for 10 week term = $180 OR $20 per casual class

Late in 2021 we aim to also make available recorded sessions

Springbrook theosophical society.

We will enjoy Friday afternoon Asana Practice from 4pm then later an after dinner Relaxation practice.

Saturday and Sunday programmes will be morning and afternoon asana with some Yoga Philosophy from the yoga sutras and Bhagavad Gita, Vedic chanting , Pranayama and Meditation and Group bush walks throughout the day.

A yoga movie , some chanting or quiet time Saturday night

Ample free time and catered vegetarian food.

This venue has 22 single rooms for added privacy.

Cost is $500

(Please let me know if you are experiencing financial difficulty and would like to come. The aim is for Yoga to inclusive to everyone and we will find a way to do so wherever possible. )

Full refunds will be given if the retreat can’t go ahead due to Covid health regulations or other weather events that may effect the venue. We will be following Covid safe plans.

Contact Leanne Davis by email - viniyogaaustralia@gmail.com to be on the mailing list for further information and more detailed programme.