"Supporting our soul's journey toward a more
creative, courageous, and meaningful life."
Lisa, John and Rob from IllumineNation are delighted, and look forward to sharing with you their many years of combined experience of study and teaching in the fields of yoga, meditation and mindfulness, yoga philosophy, coaching and mentoring.
"Awakening lies at the heart of our life’s journey. Yoga describes it as an activation of the inner unfoldment of our awareness that leads to continuous higher states of consciousness and unconditional respect and love.
Through sustained practice, the sense of separation and differentiation between our material world and the subtle realms of our own consciousness dissolves. A shift in our identity occurs that includes not only our body, mind, and emotions, but ultimately, an interconnectedness with all beings, and all things in our universe."
The retreat will offer daily practices of yoga and mindful movement, daily meditation, contemplative practices, powerful group processes together with time for introspection and hearty chats over cups of chai and delicious warming vegetarian food.
“Awakening is realising you are not just a drop in the ocean, but the entire ocean in a drop.”
Nestled amongst the trees in Healesville, Maitripa reflects a simple yet homely beauty; almost monastic in tone. A place to retreat, to restore, to reconnect to silence and the wonders of nature, to share stories and timeless practices. We celebrate the simple and profound peace and joy that comes when we reconnect to the deepest part of ourselves.
“I felt so privileged to be part of this deep dive and inwards journey that you created for us all. After allowing this experience to settle and ripple through me I know that it’s learnings and effect will be long-lasting”
“I appreciated how much you really challenged us to push through boundaries, finding the courage to be vulnerable and share things with the group. So much of what was shared was so deeply personal and profound that I think that is what made the retreat so significant”
“I am very grateful for the eloquent teachings on integral theory, the yoga philosophy of the Kleshas - both were incredibly insightful”
“I really enjoyed the variety in the yoga classes culminating in a very special Sunday morning session”
“Making space was one of my biggest take-aways, making space to quieten and soften the mind and body. Making space to listen deeply to my higher self. Making space so that I can grow. Making space so that I can give and receive more love and light. An enlightening weekend shared with beautiful souls realising all the love”
“What a weekend! You are truly amazing. Heartfelt thanks for the energy, love and light you bring to the world!”
“Thank you from my heart for having put together such a wonderful, warm, deep and so highly relevant programme! I really loved it, and there were some moments that will be with me for the rest of my life”.
“My other highlight was the first half of Rob's session, including the two meditations that he guided us through. I felt that the experiential exercises that led to the process of getting in touch with our essence or awareness, and being able to explicitly separate that from the world of form, was super helpful”.
“As this was my first Retreat, I didn’t know what to expect, but I immediately felt welcome upon my arrival and over the course of the Retreat had the most transformative experience. I left feeling full of love and gratitude. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you.” ❤️❤️❤️
WHERE
Maitripa Buddhist Contemplative Centre
528 Myers Road, Healesville, VIC 3777
WHEN
Friday, 15 March 2024 - 6pm check in
Sunday, 17 March 2024 - 3pm check out
INVESMENT
$150 deposit to reserve your place
$790 early bird (Earlybird pricing paid by 30 Jan 2024)
$940 (Full payment paid from 1 Feb 2024)
More Information
Costs is inclusive of 2 nights accommodation, all classes, workshops and meals.
**Limited bookings are available for private coaching, mentoring and guidance sessions. Please email to register your interest and for schedule of fees **
Please let us know if you have special dietary requirements.
Single, double and triple share rooms are available. Please let us know if you want to share with a friend/s
All ages, stages and abilities are welcome and accommodated for within the safe container of our retreat.
Cancellation policy
14 working days or more prior to workshop date: Full investment refunded.
5-13 working days prior to workshop date: 50% course investment refunded.
Less than 5 working days prior to workshop: 100% of investment charged
You may transfer your registration to another attendee (nominated by you) at no charge
Expect to be nurtured, inspired, lovingly challenged and compassionately supported.
“This experience filled my heart and soul with abundance. I made some beautiful new friends, surrounded by nature whilst reconnecting with myself and the things that truly light me up. This is a must!”
“I'm still feeling really grounded by it and have only positive feedback, the flow, content and delivery of the workshops, scheduling and space to walk and chat. I really loved the venue too”
“The opportunity to further connection with self, with others, and with the Divine, is an imperative often missed in the busyness of life. Yet here in this retreat, lay blessings hitherto unknown, in each of these. An opportunity like this, is not to be passed over lightly, I cannot commend this retreat highly enough”
Bookings
Spaces are limited. To confirm your registration please click the button below to fill out the retreat registration form and we will be in touch with bank details for the deposit.
Enquiries to lisa@illuminenation.org.
MEET YOUR TEACHERs
Lisa is a Senior Yoga Teacher who lives amongst the trees in Mt Dandenong. She is passionate about embodying the practice, teachings and experience of yoga through everyday life
John is a senior Corporate Executive Coach and Leadership facilitator. He is a student of the human potential movement integrating work and spirituality for the upliftment of humanity
Rob served as a monk in the Saraswati order for over three decades. He's grounded in the ancient traditions of mantra, yoga philosophy and meditation, and is a professionally trained musician specialising in Shakuhachi flute