Dancing The Body Mandala Yoga Retreat in Byron Bay with Delamay Devi

Dancing The Body Mandala Yoga Retreat

With Delamay Devi, Byron Hinterland Bundjalung Country

10 – 13 February 2025

If you’re seeking time out to deepen your embodiment practices through the landscape of yoga and dance with sacred self care rituals and inspiring connections under the illuminating light of the Leo Full Moon, then this retreat is for you!

During our time together…

We’ll dive into the unique architecture of our extraordinary bodies through yoga asana, somatic movement meditation, embodied ritual and daily 360 Emergence somatic dance exploration. Together we align and live with the rhythms of nature from sunrise to sunset while soaking up the magic of these lands as the Leo Full Moon illuminates the sky. From the foods we eat to the conversations we share and the quiet time we gift ourselves, this retreat is a healthy balance of self care, self enquiry and self love for all.

Dancing The Body Mandala means to honour the sacred dance of every breath and every precious moment we have while being alive! Each day we check in, we ground into the wisdom of our bodies and be open to the mystery while rejuvenating on the fertile surrounds of Bundjalung country. This retreat will uplift and inspire your embodiment journey while connecting you deeper to your heart fire!

Upon arrival we’ll meet and greet for our welcoming circle and cacao ceremony before sharing a grounding movement meditation practice to release the old and welcome in the new!

Each day we rise with the sun enjoying a warming cup of tea while listening to bird songs as Mother Nature awakens. Gathering in the yoga shala we gift ourselves the ultimate movement medicine practice from form to formlessness with Prana Vinyasa Yoga and  360 Emergence dance practices suitable for all.

During your self care time you’re welcome to soak up the soothing energy by the pool, plunge in the ice bath, chill out in the sauna or simply have a nap or read in the tipi. You’re welcome to explore the gardens, receive a massage, treat your yoni to a steam, share stories while connecting with others and so much more. This self care time is for you to receive the healing power of being on retreat and to respond to whatever your hearts desires. The choice is yours!

What this retreat includes:
* Daily Prana Vinyasa yoga, somatic movement meditation and 360 Emergence dance practices plus a welcoming and closing ceremony.
* Leo Full Moon dance and bonfire ritual with DJ Devi.
Yoni steaming, a healing massage, cacao ceremony, Full Moon rise swim at Tallows beach and daily journalling.
* Infrared sauna, ice bath and three infinity pools to choose from!
* Delicious homemade plant based meals twice daily plus unlimited tea and filtered water.
* Three nights and four days in your choice of stunning accommodation in one of three villas.
* Expansive gardens to explore, resident alpacas to meet and a tipi to chill out in.
* A full retreat schedule is available on request.

An amazing transformational and nurturing experience! Sacred time to reconnect to myself, to connect with like minded women, inspire my daily life and yoga practice! An opportunity to slow down, be nourished with amazing healthy food, delicious Prana Vinyasa practices, lush nature, deep soul connections, lots of laughs and fun! Maria WA

Optional for Yoga Teachers
Expand your teaching repertoire by including Embodying The Sacred Triangle yoga teacher training into your retreat experience! The optional advanced yoga teacher training explores practical, spiritual and energetic practices for the first three Chakras, or energy centres of the body. Muladhara / Root, Svadisthana / Sacral and Manipura / Solar Plexus, together we’ll tend to the Vital Fire, Creative Sexual Fire and the Fire of Awareness. Including multidimensional sequencing, Tantric breath practices, sacred mudras, Chakra Prana Vinyasa namaskars and healing hands on assists. This immersion is for yoga teachers interested in deepening their understanding of embodied energetics and the Chakras while taking their classes to new level with mandala sequencing based on the chakras. Created by Shiva Rea and offered by affiliate yoga teacher trainer Delamay Devi.

Food:
Aja Jade Wellness will be providing plant based vegan vegetarian meals while on retreat!Each meal will be a colourful and tasty culinary delight for the senses. You’ll be nourished with organic (where possible) and locally sourced with in-season fruit and vegetables for a delicious, protein balanced and mouthwatering dining experience.Unlimited tea and filtered water is available throughout. Please add any dietary requirements upon registration.

Travel:
Book your travel to either Ballina / Byron airport or Gold Coast airport.Ballina/ Byron airport: 20 minutes away with a shuttle service taking you straight to Blue Green Sanctuary or we can arrange to pick you up.Gold Coast airport: 50 minutes away from Byron CBD with a shuttle service to Byron CBD where we’ll pick you up and take you to Blue Green Sanctuary.Address and full details will sent upon booking.

Blue Green Sanctuary:
Nestled in the hills just twelve minutes outside Byron CBD, the Blue Green Sanctuary is five acres of paradise, a beautiful retreat haven brimming with lushness and elegance at every glance. The property is surrounded by rolling green hills, a lake, a yoga shala, fire pit with plenty of space to explore, relax and reflect. Handcrafted and built with love, the three villas on the property include their own pool and sun beds. Each unique in design using raw and recycled materials, creative, stylish and  luxurious, offering a selection of accommodation options for all budgets. For more details about the accommodation and additional pricing please visit https://www.delamaydevi.com/da...

Registration:
$300 deposit to confirm your place! Once received Delamay will be in touch to complete your registration.
The balance is due 30 days before we begin and payment plans are available.

Your hostess Delamay Devi:
Born and raised in beautiful Bundjalung country (northern NSW), Delamay is deeply passionate about offering movement as medicine and embodiment as a ritual practice while living in synch with the natural cycles of existence. With a wealth of experience, her teaching years span across two decades and a multitude of countries, festivals, conferences, studios, halls and centres. A creative powerhouse, Delamay is well known internationally for her yoga and dance offerings that are fuelled with inspiration and soulful enthusiasm. Delamay is a Prana Vinyasa affiliate yoga teacher trainer and assists Shiva Rea annually. With a background in dance, performing arts and dance movement therapy, all this inspired a natural progression into studying yoga with a curiosity to delve deeper into the rhythm of the breath, the flow of the body and the formlessness of meditation. Sharing yoga and dance for all is part of Delamays dharma! She is SO elated with joy to welcome you to this Dancing The Body Mandala Full Moon retreat which is a fusion of Prana Vinyasa yoga, The 360 Emergence practice, Chakra Cosmology, Hindu Philosophy, Somatic inquiry and Self Care.This gathering is open to the curious, the beginner, the experienced and the passionate. All are welcome!

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