Join Geeti & Gyan for a transformative, uplifting, and heart-expanding celebration of Navarātri festival, with kīrtan, movement meditation to live music, mantra, āsana, and sound healing at Swami’s, a bushland haven in Sydney’s hinterland.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to bathe in the especially potent energies of the divine feminine at this time, to reflect on what has been, to let go, give thanks, to dream into what is next, to share, connect and celebrate with community on a soul level.

Celebrated for centuries in India, Navarātri spans ten days to help transform, nourish and cultivate the life-affirming qualities of courage, compassion and creativity.

This will be a unique journey experience of Navarātri, as we gather online on the first then fourth day of Navarātri to initiate the process of mantra practice and reflection, then come together in person for the final four days of the festival at Swami’s Retreat centre.

The in-person retreat experience will be a beautiful way to really explore, embody and express the qualities of the divine feminine within us, and gain insight into how they connect to our lives.

The final four days coincide with the archetypal energies of Sarasvatī - creativity, wisdom, music and flow, and conclude with Vijayadaśamī (Victory Day), celebrating how far we have come on our journey of transformation from darkness to light, and what has awakened and integrated within us.

This is an auspicious opportunity to open our voices and uplift our hearts with kīrtan, rejuvenate our bodies with movement and sound healing, inspire our minds with insights and sharings, ignite our souls by connecting to our dreams and life purpose, and nurture our spirit with sacred sound and silence.

We look forward to singing, dancing and connecting with you!

“I returned home feeling totally uplifted. I loved every minute.” Sue

What you'll experience:

At the core of this retreat is kīrtan — live mantra music, heart songs, and group singing.

During the 4 days, you will experience:

daily kīrtan, mantra chanting, and heart songs
movement meditation & conscious dance exploring the energies of Durgā, Lakṣmī, and Saraswatī
gentle haṭha yoga + vocal toning each morning
daily yoga nidrā + sound healing (bowls, flute, handpan, gongs, and more)
mantra immersion sessions
havan fire ceremony for celebration and gratitude
spacious time for nature, swimming/spa, massage, rest, and integration
precious connection time with like-minded souls
open mic kīrtan

Whether you’re completely new to these practices or highly experienced, Geeti & Gyan will facilitate in a way that is accessible, fun, and with depth.

“I'm leaving feeling a deeper connection to my heart space, and to the ancient wisdom practices… inspired to continue building a relationship with my voice, with sound, and using my voice as a healing tool.” Ruth

“I had a wonderful time connecting to my voice and relaxing my body... I highly recommend it to anyone looking to activate their voice in a community setting surrounded by nature.” Felipe

This retreat is for you if you want:

a deep reset through sound, movement, and rest
more confidence and openness in voice and expression
to experience kīrtan as joyful celebration of life
a supportive heart-centred community space
time away from busyness to reconnect and restore
a simple yet powerful creative-spiritual immersion

“This retreat was like indwelling in a forest of peace where love is the atmosphere kindling the flame of the soul.” Sri Mukti

Meet your facilitators: Geeti & Gyan

Geeti & Gyan are an Australian kīrtan music duo, sharing mantra, heart song, meditation, movement and sound healing to uplift and nourish the heart.

Their work is rooted in devotional music and embodied practice — co-creating unifying community experiences, and opening pathways into shared presence, connection and transformation.

They hold inclusive, heart-centred spaces that support people to relax, release, express and reconnect with a sense of openness, joy and inner clarity.

Background & training

Geeti brings over 30 years of practice and teaching experience. She is a certified Nāda Yoga teacher through the Heart of Sound, holds a diploma in 1:1 sound healing, and is also a facilitator of Soul Motion conscious dance and Kiryuho movement.

Gyan brings over 35 years of musical experience and 15 years of yogic teaching experience. He is an accredited hatha yoga, mantra and meditation teacher, kīrtanist and singer-songwriter, and also holds a diploma in 1:1 sound healing.

Both are students of Indian classical vocal music under renowned teacher Sudhanshu Sharma.

Their sound

Their original East–West conscious music weaves traditional and contemporary kīrtan with mantra, devotional heart songs and English lyrical expression.

Their live soundscapes feature vocals, harmonium, guitar, piano, cajón, manjira, flute, handpan, and crystal and Tibetan bowls — creating a rich field for both celebration and deep rest.

“I can't recommend Geeti & Gyan's work highly enough. It's heartfelt, authentic and grounding. Each time they play my nervous system relaxes, letting go of stress, worries, etc... in a word, healing.” Aoife

The spirit of Navarātri

Navarātri is an ancient Indian ten-day festival honouring the Divine Feminine through three universal, archetypal energies:

Durgā — courage, release and transformation
Lakṣmī — nourishment, love and devotion
Saraswatī — flow, creativity and wisdom

Our Navarātri journey

We begin together during Navarātri with two online Zoom sessions:

Durgā — online meeting on 11 October for an overview of Navarātri, Durgā mantra practice, Q & A and connection time
Lakṣmī — online meeting on 14 October for reflection time and journalling, Lakṣmī mantra practice and connection time

You arrive already in process — tuned into the unfolding energies.

The in person retreat takes place in the final days of Navarātri, when Saraswatī energy is prevalent — supporting clarity, creativity, and expression.

We close on day ten, Vijayadaśamī (Victory Day), celebrating how far we’ve all come on our journey and what may have awakened and integrated within us on the retreat.

Retreat Timetable (overview)

PRE-RETREAT: Zoom sessions

Sun 11 Oct: Connection, overview, Durgā mantra, workbook/journal

Wed 14 Oct: Reflection, Lakṣmī mantra, workbook/journal

IN PERSON RETREAT:

Sat 17 Oct, 3.30pm - Tues 20 Oct, 2.30pm

Swami’s Yoga Retreat, 183 Pitt Town Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156

Day 1 – Arrival & Opening

Check-in, yoga nidrā + sound healing
Opening kīrtan, sharing circle, Saraswatī mantra + invocation

Day 2 – Navarātri Introduction

Morning yoga, vocal toning + kīrtan
Movement + kīrtan workshop exploring Durgā / Lakṣmī / Saraswatī energies
Afternoon heart-centred movement + kīrtan
Yoga nidrā + sound healing
Open mic kīrtan night

Day 3 – Deepening & Creation

Morning yoga + Saraswatī kīrtan
Movement meditation + reflection circles + kīrtan
Mantra immersion
Yoga nidrā + sound healing
Evening kīrtan celebration

Day 4 – Victory Day

Morning yoga + celebratory kīrtan
Sharing circle + integration
Havan fire ceremony
Departure

Your retreat experience includes:

3 nights comfortable accommodation to suit varying budgets from camping, to glamping to private ensuite rooms
Yummy, nutritious vegan and vegetarian meals
2 pre-retreat Navarātri Zoom sessions
Full retreat program
Mantra/journalling resources + recordings
Integration practices for home

Location

Swami’s Yoga Retreat — Kenthurst, Sydney

A peaceful 60-acre bushland sanctuary just 55 minutes from Sydney CBD.

Facilities include swimming pool, spa, steam room, nature walks, and comfortable accommodation options ranging from ensuite rooms to glamping and camping.

Nourishing vegetarian / vegan meals are included.

"The retreat centre is amazing" - Ilka.

"Beautiful retreat centre" - Barbara.

"Delicious, wholesome, filling food" - Ruth.

Investment (AUD)

Accommodation:

Ensuite single / twin / triple room
Glamping (single or twin)
Camping

Super Early Bird (SEB) available til 10 July - save $200 off full price!

Early Bird (EB) available from 11 July til 10 September - save $100 off full price!

Full Price (FB) available from 11 September

Deposit: $447 to secure your place

SINGLE ENSUITE: $1397 (SEB) / $1497 (EB) / $1597 (FP)
TWIN ENSUITE: $1097 (SEB) / $1197 (EB) / $1297 (FP)
TRIPLE ENSUITE: $997 (SEB) / $1097 (EB) / $1197 (FP)

GLAMPING SINGLE: $1147 (SEB) / $1247 (EB) / $1347 (FP)
GLAMPING TWIN: $927 (SEB) / $1027 (EB) / $1127 (FP)
CAMPING: $847 (SEB) / $947 (EB) / $1047 (FP)

All meals included.

Balance due 10 September 2026 - or pay in full.

2.5% + 50c inc GST Humanitix booking fee applies. Contact Geeti at info@geetiandgyan.com if you prefer to pay by direct bank transfer.

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

❗️IMPORTANT: By booking, you agree to our retreat Terms and Conditions:

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.

- You are welcome to transfer your booking to another person if you're unable to attend. Please notify us in writing. In this case, we will refund you in full, minus a $50 admin fee, once we have received full payment from the person taking your place.

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Don't hesitate to contact us (Geeti & Gyan) via email: info@geetiandgyan.com

Or contact Geeti on 0418 407 984.

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