Retreats & Courses
There are various retreats and courses on offer at Akasha Retreat Centre, and we are also very happy to help you plan a retreat that meets your individual needs.
Regular retreats and courses on offer include:
Wisdom Teachings Weekend Retreats
Meditation Retreat
Restoring Your Being To Wholeness Retreat
Wholistic Massage Course (beginners)
Refresher Massage Course
Your own Private Retreat
Nature of the Soul Teachings and Meditation
The Wisdom Teachings – a series of weekend retreat
Working with a series of lessons from the Wisdom Teachings … Path of Initiation and Nature of the Soul
This course of studies is specifically designed for those who are aspiring towards something “more” in their life, even if they do not know what that “more” is. We will be working with lessons and techniques that will illuminate a pathway towards the source of your own Wisdom and the embodiment of the Love that is your Soul. The lesson material is not biased towards any particular religion or faith, offering various concepts that work towards uniting all customs, cultural backgrounds, etc, into a universal understanding and a coming together in true Brotherhood.
The Path of Initiation lessons take us upon a journey of Self-discovery. Offering an understanding as to why we react and respond the way we do, and through this understanding, we will work with clear and precise techniques in order to change these patterns, these automatic responses, and to respond through an alignment with the Soul.
These lessons are not about acquiring greater knowledge, but they are about facilitating change in both the individual and all of humanity through a step-by-step process towards Soul consciousness. This course offers an opportunity to experience and embody the joy and the beauty of being the living expression of the Soul, and in so doing, to fully serve humanity.
The course will involve working with:
● Lesson material
● Meditations – no previous experience is required
● Discussion
This course is an ongoing course, taking place over a series of weekends, approximately one per month. It is recommended that each participant complete each of the weekend retreats in order to gain the greatest benefit, but of course adjustments can be made if this is not possible.
Please contact us for information about the next start date.
All meals will be provided. Numbers are limited as this is a live in retreat, therefore please book asap if you wish to participate in this course.
The cost: By donation
Meditation Retreat
As we practice to still the mind and the body and withdraw to that place of Silence, we begin to align with and become the expression of our Soul … we begin to see our world from a whole new perspective. Throughout this weekend we will explore various meditation techniques, involving discussions and practice that will incorporate exercises in order to integrate the body, the emotions and the mind. Ideal for those who would like to begin working with a regular meditation practice, and those who would like to further expand in their current practice.
There will be plenty of time to just sit and "be" - to catch up on some reading, to write, to walk - "Silent" spaces to do whatever you choose to do.
All meals provided will be healthy vegetarian - lots of fresh juices, fruits and vegetables.
Most importantly, this is an opportunity to gather in the spirit of Brotherhood in an environment that offers peace, beauty and tranquillity.
Cost: By donation
Restoring Your Being To Wholeness Retreat
Next course date to be advised, please contact us for further information.
Leap into spring with a 7 day retreat (shorter and longer stays are also available!).
Withdrawing from the chaos of your daily life and affairs and taking time to remember all that you are. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we forget our true reason for being. Here is an opportunity for you to remember.
A full week's retreat where your wellbeing will be the priority. We will work with a detox diet and exercise in order to restore the body; meditation, massage and Reiki in order to still the mind, calm the emotions and align with the Soul. And of course, there will be an abundance of time available for quiet walks, or just sitting in the Silence of this most beautiful place.
This retreat is not just about detoxing, it is also an opportunity to develop new habits that will empower your health and wellbeing. As a part of this one week retreat, individuals may choose to work with a 3-day juice fast, as a “fast-track” approach.
All meals, snacks and juices and liver tonic will be provided throughout this week, all foods served will be in accordance with a Liver Cleanse Diet . Regular massages and Reiki will be encouraged.
Cost: $750 for a single, or $1,275 per double (or twin share). Cost includes 7 nights accommodation, all meals, etc, plus either one massage or Reiki treatment. Extra treatments are available at an extra cost.
Wholistic Massage Course (Beginners)
Next course date to be advised, please contact us for further information.
A weekend course specifically designed for “getting started” in massage, also for those who have completed a massage course and wanting to “refresh” their skills and develop greater confidence. Working with fundamental techniques, such as
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hand movements and posture,
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massaging to help alleviate the most common aches and pains (including headaches),
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gentle stretching to provide greater flexibility,
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and most importantly, contraindications (when not to massage)
This course is ideal for couples and those wishing to massage family and friends. Numbers will be strictly limited, offering each student the opportunity for individual attention. Follow up courses will be available for those who wish to expand in their massage skills.
Course Fee: $330* inc GST Concession: $300* inc GST
* discounts are applicable for couples booking together for the same course
This fee includes:
All meals* and snacks throughout the weekend. All meals will be healthy “life giving” foods, please advise any specific dietary requirements. (* Please note that dinner is not included Friday night)
Accommodation, either shared room or private room. Private rooms will be subject to availability.
All tuition and guidance, with individual attention given as required.
Refresher Massage One Day Workshop
Next course date to be advised, please contact us for further information.
A one day workshop designed to instil a greater confidence in massage practitioners who have not had much “practice”. We will explore the basic massage techniques, but from a whole new perspective – listening to our hands and not so much our mind. Working with consciousness in order to create a space for greater healing.
An opportunity to “refresh” your massage skills, or to just spend the day giving and receiving massage and exchanging ideas.
This workshop is about fostering a spirit of Brotherhood between massage practitioners.
Please bring something to share for lunch.
Cost: By donation
Your Own Private Retreat
What sort of retreat would you like? We will help you plan a retreat that meets your individual needs.
Your own private Retreat is available upon request (subject to availability of facilities). All you need do is give us a call and we will help you plan the retreat that will best suit you.
The Akasha Retreat Centre is also available for groups to conduct Retreats, just give us a call for further information.
Nature of the Soul Teachings and Meditation
Have you ever thought “there has got to be more to life than this!”; have you ever looked out at your world and wondered “what on earth is this all about”; or perhaps you are seeking and searching … but not quite sure what you are seeking and searching for. So many individuals are on a quest, looking externally for greater fulfilment – but that which we seek already exists within each of us.
“The Nature of The Soul is designed to facilitate step-by-step unfoldment from individuality to group awareness and conscious service to the One Life. It is not an intellectual treatise, but a course in Self-initiated spiritual growth and development.”[1]
So many of the problems that exist within the human kingdom today exist as a result of man’s judgment, greed, selfishness…all that is borne out of man’s desire to serve himself and his own attainment – so maybe all we need do to create change within our world is to embody a sense of Brotherhood – to see “the richness and fullness of the love of God in man[2]”. To embrace the principle of harmlessness in all that we say, think and do. To be receptive to the love which is our soul, embodying this love and being the conscious expression of this love.
The Nature of the Soul lessons take us upon a journey of Self-discovery. Offering an understanding as to why we react and respond the way we do, and through this understanding giving us clear and precise techniques in order to change these patterns and to respond through an alignment with the Soul.
The Nature of the Soul lessons are not about acquiring greater knowledge, but they are about facilitating change in both the individual and all of humanity through a step-by-step process towards Soul consciousness. These courses offer an opportunity to experience and embody the joy and the beauty of being the living expression of the Soul, and in so doing, to fully serve humanity.
There are several courses available within this series of lessons, each of the courses incorporating both lesson studies and daily meditations. Very clear and precise meditation techniques are offered that will allow you to embody the concepts within each lesson, ultimately lifting you to the frequency of Soul consciousness.
For further information about on-line classes or study groups and meditation classes, please contact Theresa via email: theresa@akasharetreatcentre.com.au
For further information regarding this study material, you may contact: www.wisdomimpressions.com
All books are available for purchase in Melbourne through Akasha Retreat Centre.
[1] Excerpt from Wisdom Impressions website: www.wisdomimpressions.com
[2] Nature of the Soul P82