“Yin practice takes you deeper into where you are, not out to where you think you should be” 

– Sarah Powers

Join Megan and Dee for a weekend retreat exploring Yin Yoga and traditional practices to help you slow down and nurture your sense of self.

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.

Our Autumn retreat will feature a deep dive into the practice and principles of Yin Yoga with Megan, with hands-on and energetic assists provided by Dee. We’ll move our bodies through practice twice daily, adding meditation, mantra and breathwork. We’ll enjoy a workshop on Yin Yoga. We’ll spend time talking about our love for Yin and Yoga over healthy, warming meals. It will be an enlightening and soothing experience for mind and body, especially at a nervous system level.

Over the weekend you’re invited to add a touch of pampering to your retreat experience – join us on a visit to nearby Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, or check out the in-house Turkish Hammam*.

Our venue, Continental House, offers plenty of nooks to curl up with a cuppa and a good book, plus we’ll immerse in nature in the stunning surrounds 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 nurture and help honour the slower, softer Yin aspect in life. We promise to add warm company, laughs and good food to the mix.

NO prior experience with yoga necessary. Spaces are strictly limited in private or twin share room. Secure your spot with a $149 deposit, payable by Thursday Feb 22. Bookings must close Friday April 5, 2024.

**PACKAGES**

Private room $850 • Twin share $700 per person

Packages include 4 x 75–90 minute yoga practices, 1 x 60 minute Yin Yoga workshop, 2 x breakfasts, 2 x dinners, unlimited snacks, fruit, tea, coffee, sparkling water, 2 x nights accomodation in chosen room with private ensuite, arrival gift, access to two teachers for entire weekend, and boundless knowledge and take-home tools.

Email us on hello@yogaspotfairfield.com.au to secure your spot

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

**RETREAT SCHEDULE **

FRIDAY APRIL 26

4.00pm Arrival and light snack

6.00pm Dinner

8.00pm Opening circle + Candlelit stretch / Yoga Nidra

SATURDAY APRIL 27

7.30am Yang to Yin practice (90mins)

9.15am Breakfast

10.30-11.30am Yin Yoga theory workshop

11.30am-3.00pm Free time

3.00pm Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa visit (optional, at extra cost)

6.00pm Dinner

7.30pm Yin Yoga & Meditation (75mins)

SUNDAY APRIL 28

7.30am Yin Yoga practice (90mins)

9.15am Breakfast

10.30am Turkish Hammam (optional, at extra cost)

12.30pm Closing circle + Goodbyes

Finally, a personal note from Megan…

“If I had to name my three favourite things in life right now, Yin Yoga would absolutely be one of them. Teaching AND practicing it. Yin Yoga is a magical thing to experience, and to hold space for. There’s a palpable shift in energy when someone comes to Yin. They often enter hot, stressed, fragile and anxious. They leave slowly, like walking on a cloud, more present, grounded, connected and at ease. 

Imagine a whole weekend of feeling like this. And what life might look like when you have the tools to take the experience (and mindset) home with you. This is what Dee and I will be delivering on retreat. We can’t wait, and we’d love for you to come benefit from it.”

Embrace a life-changing trip to Nepal with Adventure Out Loud and Tamblyn Lord – Monday March 24 to Sunday April 7, 2024

Held in early 2024, the Ganesh Himal Charity trek will take you to some of Nepal’s untouched secrets, far from the crowded Everest and Annapuna regions. Along the way you’ll be immersed in local Nepalese culture, will sample local organic foods, and enjoy an opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities you are visiting. Plus there’s yoga and meditation to add to the mindfulness experience.

In conjunction with the Active Hearts Foundation, participants in the trek will have a fundraising target of US$500pp which will go towards a village project. As you hike the amazing village trails, you’ll see first-hand where your funds can make a difference.

Read more about the trip HERE

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

The Ganesh Himal Charity trek is an all-inclusive ‘glamping’ and hotel-based experience. You will be accompanied by Dan Keys, a tour leader with more than 12 years experience in Nepal, and Yoga Spot Fairfield’s Tamblyn Lord, in his role as yoga and meditation instructor. You will also be looked after by a local team of guides, cooks and porters. Enjoy organic feasts by the campfire, traditional Nepalese dancing, yoga beside the monasteries and local school visits, spending time with the very students your trek is supporting.

The experience begins in Kathmandu, City of Temples. From here you head north west into the Nuwakot region to begin the hike. Nine days later you board private vehicles and drive to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara. From Pokhara, take a stunning flight along the Himalaya back to Kathmandu.

Read the full itinerary HERE

IT’S ALL YOGA

Having Tamblyn on this adventure creates a unique opportunity to incorporate yoga and meditation into the trek. This will no doubt help participants be more mindful of the unforgettable, and in some cases life-changing, experience that will unfold.

An avid hiker, Tam’s passion to explore has taken him through some of the most beautiful wilderness on the planet and he can’t wait to share some of these places with you.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST BY OCTOBER 31, 2023, VIA EMAIL nathan@adventureoutloud.me

Join Megan and Dee this November at Continental House in Hepburn Springs for an unhurried weekend full of yoga, meditation and time out.

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.

Our Spring retreat will focus on enhancing your wellness via daily Flow and Yin Yoga classes. We’ll explore practices such as meditation, mantra and pranayama to soothe tired bodies and restless minds, partake in mindful activities, and dine together on nutritious food.

Over the weekend you’re invited to add a touch of pampering to your experience in Spa Country – visit nearby Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, book yourself a Zen Thai massage with Dee, or check out the in-house Turkish Hammam*. Our venue, Continental House, offers plenty of nooks to curl up with a cuppa and a good book, plus we’ll immerse in nature in the stunning surrounds of Hepburn Springs. If you feel so inclined, take a drive and sightsee in the local area and shops, or walk around Daylesford’s famed lake.

Whisk yourself away before the silly season begins with a retreat designed to nurture and help bring you back into balance. We promise to add warm company and plenty of laughs to the mix. This will be a weekend you’ll cherish and remember for a long time.

No prior experience with yoga necessary. Spaces are strictly limited. Bookings close October 27, 2023.

*Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Zen Thai massage and Hammam at additional cost(s)

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THE DETAILS

When: 5pm Friday November 10 – 12.30pm Sunday November 12

Where: Continental House, Hepburn Springs

Packages

$700pp twin share / $850pp private room

All rooms have a private ensuite

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RETREAT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10

5pm onwards Arrival

6pm Dinner

8pm Welcome + Guided Relaxation / Yoga Nidra

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11

7:30am Flow Yoga & Meditation (90mins)

9.15am Breakfast

10.15am Free time

2pm Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa visit (optional, at extra cost)

4.30pm Yin Yoga & Meditation (90mins)

6.15pm Dinner

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12

7:30am Flow Yoga & Meditation (90mins)

9.15am Breakfast

10.30am Turkish Hammam (optional, at extra cost)

12.30pm Goodbyes

Note: Schedule subject to change

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HOW TO BOOK: A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to secure your spot. Email Megan on hello@yogaspotfairfield.com.au with your room preference, including names of any companions if travelling with a friend or partner, and we’ll provide bank details for payment. Final balance is due Tuesday October 10, 2023.

Please also let us know of any dietary requirements or further information we may need in order to best support you on retreat.

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

“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 Megan every Monday for four weeks, starting October 24 (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 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