Queer Summer Yoga Retreat

Lanie and Belinda invite you to be part of our upcoming Queer Summer Yoga Retreat - a celebration of Queerness and an opportunity for deep self exploration should you choose it. Expect connection to nature, self and others!

We are so excited to host our second Queer retreat this summer. If you are looking for a place that welcomes you with open arms, just the way you are then this retreat is for you. We have curated an experience that offers so much more than a yoga class. Through discussion, yoga, guided meditation, heart centered practices, and more, you will have the opportunity to reconnect to your most authentic self surrounded by Queer community.

Our choice of venue reflects the ecletic and diverse nature of the LGBTQIA+ community. 'Continental House' affectionately known as the 'Conti" is a rustic 1920's homestead with stunning gardens and home to generations of ashram life. It offers the modern comforts of a home with cosy accomodation and beautiful communal spaces.

Expect lovingly prepared vegetarian/ vegan foods and all the activities to be optional- the yoga component will be accessible to all bodies, shapes and abilities.

You'll also have the opportunity to book a massage treatment or experience the turkish steam/ hammam at the venue. You might prefer to use your free time to chill or hangout with other Queer folk.

This weekend is about taking the opportunity to shed old unwanted layers of conditioning to contact your truest most unapologetic self. However life is for you right now, COME EXACTLY AS YOU ARE.

Regretably given the retreat venues age wheelchair accessibility is problematic but not unsurmountable so please do reach out.

INVESTMENT: ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON
$960 pp ($860 concession) - Single Room with bathroom

$780 pp ($680 concession) - Twin share with bathroom

$780 pp ($680 concession) - Double room with bathroom

Spaces limited, bookings essential. All meals accomodation and yoga included. Massage and or hammam steam are optional and extra costs.

All linen, towels and aromatherapy toiletries provided. All bedrooms have ensuites, split system heating/ cooling and ceiling fans.

Deposit of $250 (+$5 booking fee) required at checkout to secure your booking. Remaining balance due 27 January 2023. Invoice for remaining balance will be issued 14 days prior to this date via email.

If you would like to pay in full for the retreat or would like a payment plan that suits your current circumstances, please email us at connect@thenook.studio.

QUEER SUMMER RETREAT SCHEDULE:

Friday 10th Feb

3pm onwards arrival and check in

5.30pm: Opening circle

7.15pm: Dinner

Free Time

Saturday 11th Feb

7.30am Yoga (gentle flow)

9.15am Breakfast

11am Guided mindfulness walk

12.30pm Lunch

Free time/ time to book massage or turkish steam

3.30pm Queer conversations

6.00pm Dinner

7.30-9pm Yin and Meditation

Sunday 12th Feb

7.30am Yoga

9.15am Breakfast

10.30am Closing celebration

12pm Check Out

The Hepburn Bathouse is next door to the Conti so you might choose to have a soak after retreat.

WHAT TO BRING

*Water bottle

*Yoga appropriate clothing

*Sun hat, sunscreen, swimmers

*Walking shoes

*Toiletries

*Snacks if desired

YOUR TEACHERS:

Lanie Tobias -

Lanie comes to yoga with a background in Social Work. She has been inspired to deepen her practice and share her love of yoga with others upon recognising the transformational qualities yoga brings to her own life. Lanie is trained and experienced in teaching Vinyasa (flow), Yin, Restorative and pre/post natal yoga to all levels and all ages.

With a background in social work, Lanie has a clear and compassionate teaching style that emphasizes progressive learning and self-study. With the combination of asana (physical practice), meditation and pranayama (breathing); Lanie provides a safe, encouraging and nonjudgmental environment where students can explore their Yoga practice. Lanie’s goal is to help her students find and maintain a peaceful mind and body. In maintaining a mindful practice, she believes the mind-body connection teaches us how to live a fulfilling, healthy, and happy life on and off the yoga mat.

Belinda Res -

Belinda Res has a background as a Rudolf Steiner teacher. Having practiced yoga for over 15 years prior to having children, a shift towards yoga teaching offered a synthesis of both her passion and spirituality. Striving to meet the needs of her students, Belinda cultivates a warm and supportive environment for students to connect with themselves. Encouraging her students to step beyond the narrow confines of the physical practice, movement and gesture is explored as a pathway to personal freedom.

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