Author: Megan Gamble

Join Yoga Spot Fairfield teachers Megan and Dee for a Mother’s Day weekend retreat to help you slow down and embrace self-care. Let us take care of your every need.

Retreats are an opportunity to nurture yourself on all levels whilst deepening your understanding of and connection to yoga. It feels truly luxurious to do this whilst stepping away from the responsibilities of day-to-day life and fully immersing in your wellbeing. Tell whoever you need to that you’re prioritising yourself for this one weekend a year and all other plans are on hold. Or tell no-one and come anyway!

Yoga classes on our Women’s Wellness Weekend will be taught by Megan, with hands-on and energetic assists provided by Dee. We’ll practice twice daily, adding meditation, mantra, and breath work to the experience. Classes cater to yogis of all levels, and will be a mix of Flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga. On Saturday afternoon we’ll enjoy a mindfulness session that will see you create something very special to take home with you. At meal times we’ll sit around Conti House’s enormous dining table and share stories over heart-warming, nutritious meals (BYO wine). Our retreats encourage you to build your mind-body connection, as well as a connection to others. We also make space for you to rest, and to simply be.

Over the weekend you’re invited to add a touch of pampering to your retreat – visit nearby Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, or join us in Conti House’s Turkish Hammam, a highlight of every retreat we’ve hosted here*.

In between planned activities there’s plenty of nooks to curl up with a cuppa and a good book, or immerse yourself in nature and the stunning surroundings of Hepburn Springs. If you feel so inclined, there’s free time to take a drive and sightsee in the local area and shops, or walk around Daylesford’s famed lake.

Join us for a retreat designed to honour the slower, softer side of life. Since Sunday is Mother’s Day, we’ll wrap up early for those who need to head home, with a late check-out option for those who don’t.

NO prior experience with yoga is necessary. Spaces are strictly limited. Secure your spot with a $200 deposit, payable by Monday March 17. Bookings must close on Friday April 25.

Email Megan at hello@yogaspotfairfield.com.au to secure your spot

* Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Turkish Hammam at additional cost(s)

PACKAGES

Single room $1049 • Twin share room $849 per person

Packages include 4 x 75–90 minute yoga practices, 1 x mindfulness workshop, 2 x brunch, 2 x dinner, unlimited snacks, fruit, tea, coffee, sparkling water, 2 x nights accommodation in a chosen room with private ensuite, arrival gift, access to two teachers for the entire weekend, and boundless knowledge and take-home tools.

Email Megan at hello@yogaspotfairfield.com.au to secure your spot

***RETREAT SCHEDULE* **

FRIDAY MAY 9

3.00pm onwards Arrival, light snacks, free time

6.00pm Dinner

8.00pm Opening + Candlelit Yin/Restore (75 mins)

SATURDAY MAY 10

7.30am Yang to Yin practice (90mins)

9.15am Brunch

11am Turkish Hammam session #1 (optional, at extra cost) / free time

12.30pm Turkish Hammam session #2 (optional, at extra cost) / free time

4.00pm Mindfulness workshop and creative activity

6.00pm Dinner

7.30pm Yin & Yoga Nidra (90mins)

SUNDAY MAY 11

7.30am Gentle Flow practice (90mins)

9.15am Brunch

10.30am Reflection + goodbyes for those who need to leave (30 mins)

12.30pm Check out

As with every retreat we run, ALL activities/classes etc are optional. Please take from this weekend what you need. Leave the rest behind.

Join Megan every Monday for four weeks, starting February 13 (7.40pm-8.40pm), to explore the foundations of yoga in a non-heated room.

Week-by-week we’ll break down elements of the practice, discuss basic yoga terms and establish an understanding of alignment and technique.

Small class numbers will ensure personal attention, and provide plenty of opportunity for questions and review.

This course is perfect if you want to:
Be introduced to yoga in a comfortable & friendly environment.
Gain confidence on the mat.
Build bodily strength & tone.
Better manage stress & anxiety.
Tune into your breath.

Why beginners yoga?
We remember what it’s like to be reluctant to jump into a Hot Yoga or Vinyasa Flow class – or to attend those classes but still feel like a fish out of water. Our beginners course offers a friendly, encouraging environment and is the ideal preparation for our more dynamic offerings.

Can’t attend every week? No problem – either make-up the class with your choice from our timetable, or re-join a session on the next available course.

PLUS we offer a pricing option with TWO extra classes per week* to encourage you onto the mat to try out your new skills and establish a healthy new routine.

When: Monday Feb 13 – Monday Mar 6, 7.40pm – 8.40pm
Where: Yoga Spot Fairfield, 70 Station St, Fairfield
How much: $139 for 4 week course or $169 for 4 weeks + 2 extra studio classes per week
* Extra classes option must be used weekly and within course timeframe. Classes cannot be carried over.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – 4 week course only $139

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – 4 weeks + 2 extra classes p/wk $169

Join life coach, NLP and Meta Dynamics practitioner and senior yoga teacher, Gabor Bukovinszky, to refine and define your New Year’s resolutions using powerful yoga techniques and mindset tools for a lasting result.

This will be a fun, interactive workshop with deep intention and purpose. Together we will:
– Establish where you are versus where you dream to be
– Participate in a mindful yoga session with breath work to get your creative energies flowing
– Do a visualization and meditation practice to relax the mind, setting you up for success
– Create your ultimate vision and a plan to make it a reality.

To say we’re thrilled to have Gabor visiting us and offering this game changing workshop is an understatement. Here’s what past participants have said about it…

“This workshop made me think differently about how I approach my life in each moment and I felt inspired to live in a bigger way and be more courageous. Thank you Gabor.” – Alanna B

“I loved attending your workshop, reconnecting in with my life vision and putting actionable steps in place to achieve it. Your passion and commitment to sharing your knowledge is powerful. It was truly a workshop full of love, learnings, laughter, connection, growth and action.” – Tanya R

A BIT MORE ABOUT GABOR
Gabor is a co-founder of Yoga Flame in Moonee Ponds, and one of Megan’s first (and still favourite!) yoga teachers. Gabor has trained hundreds of yoga teachers through Yoga Flame’s YTT program – including Yoga Spot Fairfield’s Dee, Jaci, Angela and Shaun.

Gabor will also be guest-teaching a few classes at Yoga Spot Fairfield in the lead up to the event. So you’ll have a chance to meet him, practice with him and hear more about this special event in-person. What a way to start the new year!

THE DETAILS
When: Saturday February 11
Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Investment: $85
Click here to book

Join Dee for four Monday evenings starting November 21 to establish a regular meditation practice.

In this course Dee will share ways to build meditation and mindfulness into your daily life in a practical, functional and easy framework. Participants will build a home practice with tools to make meditation part of the everyday, with minimal effort.

Course structure

Week 1: What is meditation and mindfulness + how and why meditation works

Week 2: How and why to meditate – working with the body, thoughts and emotions

Week 3: Meditation for maintenance – using meditation to manage minor pain, frustrating situations and problem solving.

Week 4: How to build a practice

The timing of this course also ensures you can roll into the festive season feeling steady and confident in mind and body.

THE DETAILS
When: Monday Nov 21 to Mon Dec 12, 7.40-8.40pm
Investment: $149
Yoga Spot Fairfield members : $119 (use the code MEDITATEME at checkout)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Join Megan every Monday for four weeks, starting October 24 (7.40pm-8.40pm), to explore the foundations of yoga in a non-heated room.

Can’t attend every week? No problem – either make-up the class with your choice from our timetable, or re-join a session on the next available course.

PLUS we offer a pricing option with TWO extra classes per week* to encourage you onto the mat to try out your new skills and establish a healthy new routine.

When: Monday October 24 – Monday November 14, 7.40pm – 8.40pm
Where: Yoga Spot Fairfield, 70 Station St, Fairfield
How much: $139 for 4 week course or $169 for 4 weeks + 2 extra studio classes per week
* Extra classes option must be used weekly and within course timeframe. Classes cannot be carried over.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – 4 week course only $139

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – 4 weeks + 2 extra classes p/wk $169

“Yin Yoga teaches us the wisdom to slow down” – Travis Eliot

This October we invite you to join Megan for a weekend of all things Yin – think long practices, meditative moments, the theory behind Yin and ways to start sharing this style of yoga with others or cultivate a home practice.

If you’ve taken a few classes with us, it’s likely at least one of them would’ve been Yin.It’s kind of becoming the thing we do best, and our passion for Yin has been deliberately cultivated by studio director Megan Gamble.

This Yin Yoga weekend immersion is designed for everyone – from new practitioners to experienced yogis and teachers. We’d be thrilled to have you along for a weekend of learning.

Here’s what previous participants have said about the immersion:
“I loved every moment of the Yin Immersion with Megan. Taking classes under her guidance and listening to her talk about Yin Yoga gives you insight into the passion and dedication that Megan has for this practice. Megan is a an amazing facilitator with an ability to share her love and abundant knowledge of Yin Yoga in a way that kept me wanting more. This immersion is a must for anyone wanting to dive into the transformative practice of Yin.”
– Linda

THE EXPERIENCE

Discover and practice a range of Yin poses and variations
Learn how to use props to both support and deepen your experience
Discover the important role of fascia in the body
Gain insight into Yin Yoga and TCM’s Five Element theory and our energetic body’s 12 main meridian pathways

THE DETAILS

When: Saturday October 15 – Sunday 16, 9.30am-5.30pm
Where: Yoga Spot Fairfield, 70 Station Street, Fairfield
Investment: $350 (10% off Yoga Spot Fairfield members, use code LOVEYIN at checkout)

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Are you ready to press pause on life and immerse yourself in nature for a weekend? With a healthy side of good food, yoga and plenty of free time?

Join us from Friday November 4 to Sunday November 6 to unwind in bush surrounds at Karma Kinglake.

Our retreat itinerary features yoga and meditation practices to open and close each day, a sound healing session and forest bathing. There’s options for private and shared rooms (accomodation is in the little cottages you can see in the above pic), plus the weekend includes a relaxing two-course lunch and wine tasting experience at Steel’s Gate winery in the Yarra Valley.

If you’ve been thinking about carving out a bit of me time or are ready to give this gift of a retreat to yourself, we’d love to have you along. There’s also add-on options like Zen Thai massage treatments if you want to up the self-care stakes. Go on, you deserve it.

Retreat Program

Friday Nov 4

Arrive any time from 2pm. Drop off your bags and settle in

4pm: Welcoming Circle. Set your intentions for the weekend ahead

4.30-6pm: Yang to Yin practice

7pm: Dinner

Saturday Nov 5

7.30-9am: Energising morning yoga practice and meditation

9.30am: Breakfast

10.30am: Free time to explore and/or relax

1pm: 2-course lunch and wine tasting at Steel’s Gate winery, Yarra Valley

4.30-6pm: Sound Bath & Yin with Chris Mazraany and Megan

7pm: Dinner

Sunday Nov 6

8-9.30am: Energising morning yoga practice and meditation

10am: Brunch

11.30am: Free time or forest bathing in Kinglake National Park

2pm: Closing circle

2.30pm: Retreat ends

Please note: ALL activities are optional.

Retreat inclusions

3 days/2 nights accommodation

Guided yoga classes and sound healing session

Forest bathing walk

Fully catered vegetarian meals with unlimited fruit, tea, coffee, kombucha and wine with dinner

Two-course lunch and wine tasting plus glass of your choice at Steel’s Gate winery

Goodie bag on arrival

Free time and full use of facilities

Rates

Twin share – 3 rooms available
$950 per person
Twin share room in self-contained Cottage (shared kitchen, bathroom, living room)

Private room – 4 rooms available
$1150 per person. Please contact us for a discounted per couple rate.
3 x Queen bedrooms in self-contained Cottage (shared kitchen, bathroom, living room)
1 x Studio room with own kitchen and bathroom

Email us on hello@yogaspotfairfield.com.au to book your spot, please also advise of any dietary requirements

50% deposit required 23/9/22

Remaining balance due 21/10/22

T&Cs

Cancellations are available until 1st October 2022 (less your non-refundable deposit). Full payment is due by 21st October 2022. We recommend arranging travel insurance to cover your needing to cancel beyond that point for reasons including Covid-related isolation. Should we need to cancel or postpone, you will have the option to join us on our rescheduled dates, take a full refund (including the 50% deposit) if the new dates do not align, or request a credit note towards any other services or future retreats with Yoga Spot Fairfield.

Join Dee every Thursday for four weeks, starting July 14 (7.30pm-8.45pm), to explore the foundations of yoga in a non-heated room.

Can’t attend every week? No problem – either make-up the class with your choice from our timetable, or re-join a session on the next available course.

PLUS we offer a pricing option with TWO extra classes per week* to encourage you onto the mat to try out your new skills and establish a healthy new routine.

When: Thursday July 14 – Thursday Aug 4, 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Where: Yoga Spot Fairfield, 70 Station St, Fairfield
How much: $139 for 4 week course or $169 for 4 weeks + 2 extra classes per week
* Extra classes option must be used weekly and within course timeframe. Classes cannot be carried over.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – 4 week course only $139

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – 4 weeks + 2 extra classes p/wk $169

Date: Saturday 25 + Sunday 26 June 2022
Time: 8:30am – 4.30pm (In-studio / Online via Zoom)
Where: Yoga Corner, 447 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Investment: $350 (10% off members)

Take a deep dive into the practice of Yin Yoga with one of Melbourne’s most experienced teachers of the method, Megan Gamble.

Megan, who has studied extensively with some of the world’s leading Yin Yoga teachers, will combine her in-depth knowledge of the fascial system with Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory (TCM), giving you a rich experience and deepening of your understanding of both the function and methodology of Yin Yoga.

You’ll discover how all of these topics intertwine as you immerse in the practice.

Across the weekend, you will:

Experience and discover a suite of Yin poses and practices
Learn how to use props to both support and deepen your experience
Discover the important role of fascia in the body
Gain insight into Yin Yoga and TCM’s five element theory and our energetic body’s 12 main meridian pathways

This weekend immersion, hosted at Yoga Corner in Melbourne’s CBD, is open to keen Yin practitioners wanting to explore this style of yoga further, and yoga teachers. For teachers, it will equip you with insight required to integrate Yin Yoga theories into your classes and possibly fuel your desire to further explore this unique style of Yoga through continued studies.

All are welcome. Click here to book.

“The Dao is the tranquillity found in the centre of all events, and the path leading to the centre. When we leave the centre, we take on aspects of yin or yang.”
Bernie Clark

Are you ready to shake off the last few years with a restful and indulgent weekend filled with yoga, food, maybe some wine and definitely good company?

We are!

This winter Megan and Dee will be your hosts for our first ever Yoga Spot Fairfield weekend retreat. The dates are Friday July 29 to Sunday July 31. Our destination is Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula where we have found the most perfect and luxurious of venues – Atlas Retreat.

With places for only 10 yogis, this experience will sell out. If you’re keen to join us for a weekend of rest, yoga and care, don’t delay in booking your spot.

Retreat Program

Friday July 29

Arrive any time from 12noon. Drop off your bags and settle in or go exploring

2pm: Light supper provided

5pm: Welcoming Circle. It’s always good to start by stopping so let’s get acquainted and set some intentions for the space and time. Enjoy some gentle movement and relaxation practices

7pm: Dinner and sunset watching with glorious beach views

Saturday July 30

7am: Silent guided beach walk

8am: Energising morning yoga practice and meditation

9.30am: Breakfast

11am: Free time to explore and/or relax. Your time, your choice

1pm: Lunch

3pm: Asana lab with Megan

6pm: Candlelit Yin and Yoga Nidra

7.30pm: Balinese-inspired dinner

Sunday July 31

8am: Energising morning yoga practice and meditation

9.30am: Breakfast

11am: Check the weather to guide you in your free time

1pm: Lunch

2pm: Closing circle

2.30-4.30pm: Enjoy a late check-out and return to an activity you loved or make plans to explore somewhere new

4.30pm: Retreat ends

Please note: ALL activities are optional.

Retreat inclusions

3 days/2 nights luxury accommodation

Two daily guided yoga classes & optional Asana lab

Nature walks

Fully catered vegetarian meals: 2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners with unlimited fruit, tea and snacks. 1 x light supper, morning and afternoon tea also provided, and some wine with dinner (you’re welcome to also BYO).

Free time and full use of facilities

Welcome gift

Rates

Luxury twin share – 4 rooms available, JUST 3 SPOTS LEFT
$1200 per person
Twin share King single bed and your own bathroom.

Exclusive Double – 1 ROOM AVAILABLE
$1700 for single or $1200 per person for a couple
A super luxurious room with a king size bed, walk in robe, opulent bathroom and peaceful balcony overlooking the pool and garden.

Payment terms

Email us on hello@yogaspotfairfield.com.au to book your spot, please also advise of any dietary requirements

50% deposit required 29/5/22

Remaining balance due 29/6/22

T&Cs

Cancellations are available until 29 June 2022 (less your non-refundable deposit). Full payment for your retreat is also due by the 29th June 2022. We recommend arranging travel insurance to cover your needing to cancel beyond that point for reasons including Covid-related isolation. Should we need to cancel or postpone, you will have the option to join us on our rescheduled dates, take a full refund (including the 50% deposit) if the new dates do not align, or request a credit note towards any other services or future retreats with Yoga Spot Fairfield.

Author: Megan Gamble