This retreat is sadly POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. We look forward to sharing this special experience with you at a later date.

Experience the healing and transformative power of mantra medicine through Geeti & Gyan’s unique blend of nāda yoga, kīrtan, mantra, havan, āsana, movement meditation, and sound healing.

Treat yourself to a deeply nourishing, uplifting, and heart-opening 4-day, 3-night retreat in a tranquil haven on the outskirts of Sydney.

This immersive sound yoga retreat is designed for participants seeking personal transformation, inner calm, and practical tools to integrate mantras into daily life.

Mantra chanting is a powerful and direct way to pacify a busy mind, soothe the nervous system, and purify the subtle body.

You will explore the significance, meaning, and benefits of various mantras, including the Sāvitrī Gāyatrī mantra, and discover how to use them as medicine for your life.

“A mantra is a combination of sounds that has the power to free you from the notion of separateness by which your mind has been held captive all along. Through sound, one penetrates into Silence” - Anandamayi Ma.

Open your heart, awaken your voice, and let your being be uplifted through the magic of mantra, music and movement, a loving community and connection with pristine nature.

Be supported in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space, where Geeti & Gyan’s experienced and authentic facilitation invites you to relax, enjoy, and be fully yourself.

Whether you are new to mantras or have some experience, this retreat is accessible, experiential, and deeply rejuvenative.

During this retreat, you will:

Learn and explore the power of mantras as medicine, including how to integrate them into daily life for clarity, focus, and emotional and energetic wellbeing.
Learn how to create your own mantra sadhana.
Immerse in kīrtan, heart songs, and mantra chanting to connect with yourself, the group, and universal vibration.
Experience havan — a potent, sacred Vedic mantra ceremony for purification and energetic renewal.
Participate in movement meditation and gentle yoga to prepare the body and voice, release tension, and support deep embodiment of the practices.
Practice meditative vocal toning to settle the nervous system, open your voice, and expand your resonance.
Receive yoga nidra sound healing sessions with guided meditation, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, hand pan and flute to relax, integrate, and restore.
Enjoy nature walks, pool/spa time, and quiet personal reflection amidst serene bushland.
Share a kīrtan in a supportive space during Open Mic Night (optional).
All sessions are guided with care, ensuring participants experience profound benefits whether you are a beginner or have prior practice.

What You Will Experience and Take Home

How to create your own mantra sādhanā. Practical understanding of mantras, their meanings, benefits, and applications for daily life.
How to chant Sanskrit mantras with correct pronunciation and understanding of their meaning, and how they can work together as potent medicine for your life.
A simple and powerful vocal toning technique that will help settle your nervous system, enhance relaxation, release stress, bring focus and clarity, boost your immune system, and energise and uplift your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Sargam vocal practice to warm up and open your voice, energy and cakras.
Experiential knowledge of havan, yoga nidra and sound healing as transformative practices.
Enhanced ability to listen deeply, connect with your inner stillness, and open your heart.
More confidence and freedom in your vocal expression, opening your heart and expanding your joy.
A sense of joy, clarity, and rejuvenation from a supportive community experience.
Take-home notes and recordings of practices so you can continue your mantra journey at home.

For those who attended our previous Yoga of Sound retreats, this is a great opportunity to revise toning and sargam practices, as well as learning much more about mantra as medicine, exploring meaning, benefits, pronunciation and how mantras work synergistically together.

Provisional Schedule

Friday 1 May – Arrival & Opening
3:30 PM – Check-in
4:30 PM – Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Opening Ceremony: Devi Flower Havan, Sharing Circle & Kīrtan + Sound Bath

Saturday 2 May – Mantra Introduction
7:15 – 8:45 AM – Morning Session: Yoga āsana with integrated vocal toning; chanting Sāvitrī Gāyatrī mantra + kīrtan
9:00 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Mantra Medicine Workshop 1: Focus on Gāyatrī mantra, meaning, pronunciation, benefits, discussion, integrative dance, kīrtan
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 PM – Free Time: Nature / Pool / Spa / Massage
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Sargam Workshop: Indian scale singing, energizing voice
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Kīrtan + Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner
7:30 – 9:30 PM – Evening Kīrtan with Geeti & Gyan

Sunday 3 May – Deepening Practice
7:15 – 8:45 AM – Morning Session: Yoga āsana + vocal toning; Sāvitrī Gāyatrī mantra + kīrtan
9:00 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Mantra Medicine Workshop 2: Exploring additional mantras, pronunciation, benefits, discussion, dance & kīrtan
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 PM – Free Time: Nature / Pool / Spa / Massage
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Mantra Mandala Workshop: Oṁ chanting, japa, silent/whisper/out-loud chanting
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Kīrtan + Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Dinner
7:30 – 9:15 PM – Open Mic Kīrtan Night

Monday 4 May – Integration & Closing
7:15 – 8:45 AM – Morning Session: Yoga āsana + vocal toning; Sāvitrī Gāyatrī mantra + kīrtan
9:00 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Closing Workshop: Creating your own mantra sādhanā + sharing circle, dance & kīrtan
12:30 PM – Lunch & Pack-up
2:30 PM – Departure

Why Chant Mantra?

Chanting mantra is a powerful way to restore balance in a busy and demanding world. Through sound and rhythm, mantra helps generate vital energy (śakti) while simultaneously expanding awareness and heart consciousness (yoga). We need both energy and clarity to move through life with purpose, creativity, and peace—and mantra offers a direct pathway to nourish these qualities from within.

Sanskrit mantras work through vibration and resonance, affecting us on subtle levels of body, mind, and emotion. As we chant, we begin to vibrate with the qualities the mantras embody—such as courage, compassion, strength, or inner stillness—gently lifting us out of heavy or repetitive mental patterns. In this way, mantra becomes a bridge to higher states of energy and awareness, supporting purification, transformation, and a deeper sense of connection to ourselves and to life itself.

Mantra is a fundamental tool of yoga, found in many branches of yoga such as bhakti, rāja, nāda, and hatha.

I AM A COMPLETE BEGINNER! CAN I STILL COME?

Most certainly.

The practices will be guided carefully so that they are accessible for those coming for the first time.

The main thing is to have an open mind and a willingness to immerse yourself in the experience.

THIS RETREAT IS ALSO HIGHLY VALUABLE FOR:

Yoga Teachers / Therapists wanting to supplement your practices with the ancient Indian metaphysical system of Nāda Yoga – The Yoga of Sound.
Kīrtan & chanting artists / enthusiasts who wish to dive deep into the rich sonic practices.
Sound healers / practitioners wanting to be saturated in, and to incorporate, the therapeutic sounds inherent in nāda yoga and mantra.
Singers who wish to become more refined, technically sound, and soulfully connected with music.
Spiritual seekers and yogis looking to embrace silence, music, pristine nature, and willing to discover or re-discover your voice and ‘yourself’.

Accommodation & Pricing

All prices include vegan / vegetarian meals.

Pay deposit of $447 + booking fee to secure your spot, and the balance later (by 1 April), or pay the full amount now*.

If you’re experiencing financial challenges at present, feel free to email Geeti at info@geetiandgyan.com to explore payment plans.

Super Early Bird (until 28 Feb 2026)

Early Bird (1 Mar – 31 Mar 2026)

Full Price (from 1 Apr 2026)

Accommodation Options:

Single Ensuite Room: $1,397 | $1,497 | $1,597
Twin Share Ensuite Room: $1,097 | $1,197 | $1,297
Triple Ensuite Room: $997 | $1,097 | $1,197
Single Glamping: $1,147 | $1,247 | $1,347
Twin Share Glamping: $927 | $1,027 | $1,127
Camping (bring your own tent): $847 | $947 | $1,047

NB. If booking a TWIN SHARE room/glamping tent, we will pair you up with a member of the same sex (unless you request to share a room with someone you know).

If we can't find someone for you to share the room/glamping tent with, you may need to upgrade to a single room/glamping tent.

NB. Triple room available on request - if you are a party of three. Email: info@geetiandgyan.com

*Pay the amount in full + 1.25% booking fees on Humanitix.

Alternatively, you can pay the amount in full, and avoid booking fees, via direct bank transfer to:

Acct Geeti & Gyan

BSB 062-162

Acct No 10213269

*Please make sure you email us with your request before you send the transfer with your full name and room type request*

HEART OF SOUND AFFILIATE LINK

Count these retreat hours with Geeti and Gyan towards your teacher training requirements with Heart of Sound PLUS save 10% on some of the Heart of sound trainings.
More info: https://www.geetiandgyan.com/heartofsound

CANCELLATION POLICY

- 28 days or more before retreat, full refund minus $447 non-refundable deposit.

- Between 28 and 14 days, full refund minus $447 non-refundable deposit, minus 25% admin fee of total cost paid.

- Less than 14 days – no refund.

- Credit offered for extreme circumstances.

ANY QUESTIONS - don't hesitate to contact us (Geeti & Gyan) via email:

info@geetiandgyan.com

Or contact Geeti on 0418 407 984.

MORE INFO + PHOTOS:

https://www.geetiandgyan.com/may-2026-mantra-medicine-retreat

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS:

“I can honestly say this is the best yoga retreat I have experienced. Geeti and Gyan's energy, light, warmth, love, and talent created a space that held us all so lovingly. Number one highlight: their music.” – Clare

“I came with an open mind and returned home feeling totally uplifted. Loved every minute!” – Sue

“Geeti and Gyan facilitate Kīrtan retreats in a warm and loving way. They create a safe and encouraging space to learn and embrace the joy and purity of this devotional practice. Highly recommended!” – Charlene Russom

“Geeti and Gyan's retreats are always wonderful, full of rich teachings and learning, beautiful music, and a wonderful location and people. Thank you!” – Alana

“I can't recommend Geeti & Gyan's work highly enough. It’s heartfelt, authentic, and grounding.” – Aoife

“The joy and love shining through every session left me with deeper peace and joy.” – Kerstin

“If you are searching for a way to free your heart, to enliven your spirit & enrich your soul, do it. Just do it! To all introverts & social anxiety sufferers out there; this is a safe space. A heart-centred retreat. All inclusive. You deserve this too.” – Nicole Walker

“Nāda yoga and kīrtan nights were heaps of fun. The retreat centre is amazing… Geeti and Gyan are incredibly experienced musicians and teachers, who have shared an abundance of knowledge and content with us. They are so loving and know how to make everyone shine. Miraculous!” – Ilka

ABOUT THE VENUE - SWAMI'S YOGA RETREAT

Located North West of Sydney on 60 acres of bushland, Swami's is your save haven for relaxation and personal growth.

40+ year old yoga centre, founded by Swami Saraswati, with daily yoga classes since its inception, creates a space highly conducive for learning, connecting and meditation.
Only 55 mins drive from Sydney city centre.
Feel held by surrounding natural native bush.
Plenty of nature walks.
Outdoor swimming pool.
Spa - jacuzzi + steam room, plus a gym.
Comfortable accommodation to suit a range of budgets + needs - single/twin ensuite rooms, glamping + camping.
Nourishing, fresh, delicious vegetarian meals, which can be tailored to your individual needs.
Massages available on request.

"The retreat centre is amazing" - Ilka.

"Beautiful retreat centre" - Barbara.

"Delicious, wholesome, filling food" - Ruth.

ABOUT GEETI & GYAN:

Geeti & Gyan are a Sydney-based kirtan and conscious music duo who bring a joyful presence to their innovative fusion of mantra, heart song, meditation, yoga and sound healing to celebrate the beauty of the heart.

Geeti and Gyan love offering inclusive spaces through their music and facilitation which support people to relax, let go, express, heal and feel deep nourishment and peace.

Geeti is certified Nāda yoga teacher with the ‘Heart of Sound’ teacher training. She continues her music and vocal training with her teacher Sudhanshu Sharma. She holds a diploma of 1-1 sound healing with the Academy of sound healing is also a qualified Soul Motion conscious dance and Kiryuho movement facilitator.

Gyan is an accredited hatha yoga, mantra and meditation teacher, kirtanist and singer-songwriter. He also holds a diploma of 1-1 sound healing with the Academy of sound healing.

Their original East-meets-West conscious music fuses contemporary and traditional kirtan and mantra with uplifting English lyrics, and features vocals, guitar, harmonium, sitar, cajon, manjira and flute.

Geeti and Gyan also incorporate celestial and grounding instruments into their opening meditations and closing sound baths, such as Alchemy crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, hand pan, shamanic drum, ocean drum, rainstick, sansula and chimes, for deep relaxation, healing and integration.

They are based in Sydney and offer regular concerts, classes, workshops and retreats both in person and online and also love invites!

They are also core members of the Northern Beaches based kirtan group 'Sound Samadhi'.

They are available for 1-1 private sound healing sessions and music tuition upon request.

Geeti and Gyan are also excited about releasing some of their recently recorded music soon!

Geeti and Gyan’s purpose is to create pathways to love in service of humanity and the Earth, inspiring us to open and deepen into the love we are.

www.geetiandgyan.com

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