Kindle the Soul Retreat.
Connect with nature, yourself and like-minded people on this weekend long retreat. Embrace yourself fully and cultivate your inner joy through yoga, mindfulness practices, dance and nourishing food.
28 Feb 25 - 2 Mar 25
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28 Feb 25 - 2 Mar 25 〰️
Come join us, for a special wellness retreat, inclusive of:
3 days/2-night stay at Bowen Mountain Retreat, all meals included!
Daily Yoga and Japanese Yoga Classes with individual focused inversion workshop on Sunday!
Introduction to meridian self-massage, acupressure and partner work.
Meditation, Sound healing, ecstatic dance evening,
and so much more!
Four spots are already booked! Check out the remaining available options below.
Room Options
All rooms have their own charm and comfort. Check out more about each of them here.
Cockatoo Room - Single Bed in shared bedroom, shared bathroom.
Snow Goose Room - Single Bed in shared bedroom, shared bathroom.
Owl Room - Two double beds in shared bedroom, shared bathroom.
Lorikeet Room - Two Queen beds in shared bedroom with ensuite and beautiful views of the nearby trees. Max Capacity 4, perfect bring friends option 🤗
Leopard Room - Queen Bed in private bedroom with shared bathroom.
Possum Room - King Bed in private bedroom with shared bathroom.
Deeply connect with nature, yourself and like-minded people
The retreat is held at the beautiful Bowen Mountain Retreats at the foot of the Blue Mountains, just 90 minutes’ drive out of Sydney, a place where birds will greet your every step, and the fresh air nourishes your lungs. a place to recharge. A retreat to come back to yourself, come in touch with your true nature.
Healthy meals - all provided.
All meals are provided and freshly prepared. We will serve only vegetarian, mostly vegan dishes and seasonal, organic produce as much as possible.
Please advise us in advance if you have any special dietary requirements.
Have a peek into the retreat schedule:
Friday 28 Feb
17:30 Welcome Circle and journaling and intention setting (Bring your journal)
19:00 Dinner
20:30 - 21:30 pm Gentle Stretches, Sound Bath and deep relaxation
Saturday 1 March
6:30 silent meditation or sleep-in
7 - 8.30 Invigorating Morning Yoga and Self-massage
8:45 Breakfast
10:00-12:00 Forest bathing, nature mandala
12:30 Lunch
Break/pool time
15:00-17:30 Earth connection ritual
18:00 Dinner
19:30-21:30 ecstatic dance and sound bath
22:00 lights out
Sunday 2 March
6.30 silent morning meditation or sleep in.
7.00-8.30 Invigorating yoga class
8:45 Breakfast
9:30-10:30 Journaling session
11.30-13:00 inversion workshop
13:00 Lunch
Break & pack
15:30pm closing circle
16:30-17:00 Leaving
‘‘Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.’’
— Buddha
Meet Your Hosts
SARAH & VANESSA
Together we are committed to guiding you through a weekend of rejuvenation, connection and self-discovery.
VANESSA, founder of Yoginess Collective is a passionate yoga instructor (with a passion for prenatal/ postnatal yoga & sound healing) who believes deeply in the transformative power of movement as medicine. She specialises in yoga for mental health and physical therapy, creating a space where connection and growth flourish.
With a love for exploring diverse yoga styles, Vanessa encourages everyone to step out of their comfort zone, find what resonates with them, and embrace self-discovery. Her teaching approach ensures yoga is accessible and meaningful for all, guiding you to tune into your body and mind with intention and care.
SARAH is a passionate yoga teacher specializing in Japanese yoga, a unique practice rooted in the harmony of mind, body, and nature. Inspired by the principles of Satoyama, Sarah's teachings focus on creating balance and connection, both on and off the mat. Her classes offerings a deeply restorative and grounding experience for students of all levels.
She loves exploring nature and finding joy in life's simple moments. She's dedicated to helping her students feel rejuvenated, aligned, and connected to themselves and the world around them.