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Breathing to Being: Advanced Breathwork & Vedic Studies

23 - 31 January 2025​

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From Breathing to Being: where advanced Pranayama meets Vedic insights

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Extend the limits of your yogic capabilities, strengthen your stamina and develop long-lasting self-confidence in this 8 days intensive programme. 

 

Work towards 5 hours of advanced breathing techniques per day, do intense and prolonged pranayama, based on individual self-practice. Introspect deeply and discover the heart of hatha yoga practice. 

 

This course is an in-depth and demanding programme of classical pranayama, balanced by the study of classical yogic scriptures. 

 

This is a unique opportunity to experience a heightened level of consciousness, increased energy, sharpened senses, improved memory, clarity of mind, deep humility, contentment, joy and lightness of being.

 

The course demands a high level of self-discipline and you are guided according to your individual needs.​

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Location

We will gather in Noonaweena - an exclusive 100-acre, eco-certified property overlooking the Yengo National Park in Central NSW with exquisite views of the valleys below.

An Aboriginal word meaning resting place in the bush, Noonaweena preserves the legacy of its name as a place of rest.

Traditionally, the Darkinjung people enjoyed the surrounding lands for nourishment and rejuvenation, and the mountains and valleys full of wildflowers provide an ideal environment for our yoga course that will nourish your body, mind and soul. 

Course highlights

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Advanced Breathwork: PRANAYAMA

  • Mastering Pranayama: Explore a range of advanced breathing techniques aimed at increasing prana (life force energy) within the body. Learn how to harness your breath for enhanced vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

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  • Breathwork for Healing: Understand the therapeutic benefits of pranayama, including methods for reducing stress, improving respiratory health, and fostering overall well-being.

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  • Integration with Asanas: Learn to synchronise breath with movement, enhancing the effectiveness of your asanas (yoga postures) and deepening your practice.

Vedic Studies

  • Foundations of Vedic Philosophy: Dive into the ancient wisdom of the Vedas, exploring key concepts such as Dharma (duty/righteousness), Karma (cause and effect), and Moksha (liberation).

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  • Sacred Texts and Teachings: Study important texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, yoga sutras, and more and gaining insights into their relevance and application in modern life.

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  • Meditation and Contemplation: Engage in guided meditation practices that align with Vedic teachings, fostering inner peace and self-realisation.

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Transformative Practices

  • Holistic Approach: Experience a blend of practical and theoretical learning, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of advanced breathwork and Vedic philosophy.

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  • Personal Growth: Through reflective exercises and group discussions, gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the universe.

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  • Community and Support: Connect with like-minded practitioners, building a supportive community that encourages mutual growth and transformation.

Who should attend? 

This comprehensive course is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners, terachers, and anyone with a keen interest in deepening their knowledge, practice, and understanding of yoga beyond the physical postures.

 

Through advanced breathwork techniques and immersive studies in Vedic philosophy, participants will gain valuable insights and techniques that will enhance your yogic journey. 

Outcomes & Benefits:

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Participants will leave with a profound understanding of advanced breathwork techniques and Vedic philosophy, equipped with practical tools to integrate these practices into their daily lives.

 

This transformative experience will empower you to evolve both on and off the mat, leading to a more balanced, enlightened, and fulfilling life.

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Benefits of the course include:

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  • Enhanced Energy Flow (Prana) which leads to a heightened sense of vitality, increased physical energy, and greater mental clarity

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  • Deepened Concentration which will help with your meditation practice and to balance the nervous system and calm the mind

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  • Increased Emotional Balance and Stress Reduction - advance pranayama help to harmonise the left and right hemispheres of the brain, leading to emotional stability and a more balanced mood

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  • Intensive breathing techniques stimulate the internal organs and promote detoxification, cleanse the respiratory system and improve overall health

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  • Advanced breathwork increases Lung Capacity and Respiratory Efficiency increases oxygen intake, benefiting cardiovascular health and endurance.

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  • Spiritual Growth and Higher States of Consciousness - these breathing techniques are designed to transcend ordinary consciousness. These techniques can lead to states of Samadhi (deep meditation or absorption), ultimately contributing to spiritual enlightenment.

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  • Improved Health and Longevity: Regular practice of advanced pranayama is known to support overall health and longevity. By enhancing the body’s oxygenation and improving blood circulation, these techniques can help prevent diseases, strengthen the immune system, and promote a long, healthy life.

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Note: This course will provide 90 hours of Continued Education Points (CEP) with Yoga Alliance.

You can only attain CEP if you are already a certified RYT-200 Yoga Teacher. If you are currently certified with another industry body, please enquire with them re: whether they will or won't recognise this course to add to your certification.

Indicative daily schedule

  • 5:00 - 9:00 am | SADHANA

The Practice

Kriyas ~ Meditation ~ Breathwork

Dive deep into your practice with a 4 hr. intensive morning practice. Undertake intensive kriyas (cleansing practices) and advanced pranayama (breathing techniques).

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  • Brunch & time for personal reflection / other activities​

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  • 1:00 - 5:00 pm | VEDIC PHILOSOPHY 

The Dharma Talk

Scripture - Storytime ~ History ~ Philosophy

Deep studies of, and investigations into, yogic scriptures and philosophy. Source texts include the Yoga Sutras, Bhagvad Gita, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. 

 

  • Dinner followed by evening meditation / sun salutations​​

Why us? 

Your facilitators for this course will be Radhika Gupta - Canberra's leading yoga teacher with more than 15 years of experience in teaching yoga and pranayama - and Mohan Vilas Das - a monk at ISKCON Mumbai, India with more than a decade of experience in teaching yoga philosophy and scriptures who will travel to Australia to teach this course in-person. You can read more about both of them here. 

 

We have been successfully running yoga retreats in Australia and internationally since 2019, and we have a relentless commitment to ensuring you have a joyful and transformative time with us.

 

Click the links below to read what some of our retreat participants have to say about their experience, and to see photos from some of our previous retreats.

Investment

Standard course fee: $2565 per person (twin-share) 

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**Early-bird / 'Bring-a-friend' course fee: $2365 per person (twin-share)**

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('Early-bird' rate valid only when you book and pay by 23 September 2024)

(Bring-a-friend' rate valid only when 2 bookings are made together at the same time)

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Single rooms may be available at an additional surcharge. Please contact us for details. 

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The course fee includes: 

  • Accommodation for 8 nights in our retreat centre (Noonaweena) 

    • accommodation will be in contemporary yet classic guest rooms. Each room has its own private bathroom / ensuite with bedding configuration that can be either 1 x king bed or 2 x twin beds.

    • Linen and towels are provided along with toiletries. ​

    • We will also have exclusive access to many of the other features of the property including the swimming pool, outdoor spas, tennis court, BBQ areas, vast living and dining areas, lounge rooms with wood fireplaces, and nature trails / bushwalking tracks.

  • 2 x wholesome, healthy and delicious vegetarian meals daily (brunch & dinner) 

  • All Yoga, Pranayama, Kriya, and Meditation sessions, and, all Yogic scriptural & philosophy lessons.

  • All textbooks that will be used during the course. You will receive your personal set of textbooks that you will be able to take home with you at the conclusion of the course. 

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This retreat is limited to 16 participants only. Please register early.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to this link for details. 

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