Enrich your yoga practice with Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss
Take your practice to a whole new level with Yoga Synergy directors and senior teachers, Bianca Machliss and Simon Borg Olivier at this 10 day Yoga Synergy retreat held at the lush Paradise One in Byron Bay. It’s a chance to spend time in a beautiful, natural bush setting, be nurtured by pure vegetarian food and, of course, to enjoy the company of a group of like-minded individuals – a great chance to re-charge the batteries after winter and before the crazy season begins. We hope you can join us.
There are 4 options for attendance at the retreat (see below for more details):
- All 11 days
- First 5 days with Bianca
- Last 6 days with Simon
- Stay outside Paradise One and pay per class $66 please email Bianca for this option
This retreat is part of our 200 hour Teacher Training, so you will be participating with our trainees in the 4 hour morning session and 2/3 hour afternoon session. If you wish to partake in the extra 5 hours per day with the trainees the extra cost is $88 per day
Simon and Bianca will guide you in greater depth than is possible in class, how to use Bandha (internal locks), Kriya(purification processes), Pranayama (breath control), Mudra (energy control) and Dhyana (meditation) in your yoga practice in order to move energy around the body. You’ll be guided through classes based on the Yoga Synergy Fundamentals sequence designed to return your body and mind to a natural state of health and wellbeing. Each class will have a different emphasis and will include meditation, pranayama, flow through practice and adjustment.
Return to nature
This retreat is a valuable opportunity to unlock the secrets of a really effective yoga practice. As well, it’s a chance to spend 10 days in a beautiful, natural bush setting, be nurtured by pure vegetarian food and, of course, to enjoy the company of a group of like-minded individuals. We hope you can join us.
The Details
This retreat is suitable for any student with a reasonable asana (posture) practice. If you have any musculoskeletal problems or medical conditions, please call us to confirm whether this retreat is suitable for you.
Location
Paradise One, 139 Newes Rd Coorabel, Byron Bay
Price Options
1. Attend all 10 days – $2156
Accomodation is share accommodation, 3 meals per day included, there are a limited number of private rooms, please email to enquire.
2. 5 Days with Bianca: Wednesday 13 – 18 – $1078
Total 30h teaching ($660), 5 nights ($650) = $1078 including GST for share accommodation single bed.
NB private room if available $220 extra = $1298 please email us for this option.
3. 6 Days with Simon: Monday 18 – Sunday 24 – $1293
Total 37h teaching, 6 nights = $1293 including GST for share accommodation single bed.
NB private room if available $264 extra = $1557 please email us for this option.
Please note: a fee of $100 applies for all cancellations after 15 October, 2019. Prices include GST.
Price is for all food and share accommodation. For other levels of accommodation (subject to availability) for extra cost, please email Bianca
for price list.
Daily Schedule
Wednesday 13th
Arrive after 4pm Wednesday 13, first class 5.30 – 7.30pm, followed by dinner.
Thursday 14 – Sunday 17
- 6.30am – 10.30am Class
- 10.30am – 11.15am Breakfast
- 11.30 – 1.30pm (2h class for Teacher Trainees)
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm Lunch
- 2.30 – 5.30pm (3h class for Teacher Trainees )
- 5.30pm – 7.30pm Class
- 7.30pm – 8.30pm Dinner
Last Monday 18
- 6.30am – 10.30am Class
- 1o.30am – 11.30am Breakfast
- 1pm Depart Paradise One
Monday 18th
Arrive after 1pm Monday 18, first class 5.30 – 7.30pm, followed by dinner.
Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23
- 6.30am – 10.30am Class
- 10.30am – 11.15am Breakfast
- 11.30 – 1.30pm (2h class for Teacher Trainees )
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm Lunch
- 2.30 – 4.30pm (2h class for Teacher Trainees )
- 4.30pm – 7.30pm Class
- 7.30pm – 8.30pm Dinner
Last Sunday 24
- 6.30am – 10.30am Class
- 10.30am – 11.30am Breakfast
- 1pm Depart Paradise One
What to bring
Yoga mat, bolster and blankets, insect repellant, notebook & pens if you need to take notes, warm clothes, beanie, warm socks, light clothes, swimmers – the weather is up and down, cold and hot during Spring. The yoga space can be cool for meditation so bring some warm things for early morning.
Accommodation & Food
If you have friends you wish to share with, please let us know when booking. Accomodation is limited and preference given to teacher trainees. Food served at the retreat is vegetarian food, cooked with love and respect.