Dear Connie and Francesca,
Just wanted to thank you both for the wonderful workshop. I walked away relaxed, happy and inspired. Just what I needed, the deeply restorative yoga practice linked with joyful creative activities in a beautiful environment.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
– Jutta
The Quality of Being Peaceful and Calm
DAY RETREATS
Escape the Hustle: Reclaim Your Peace at Our Yoga & Meditation Retreat
In the whirlwind of work, deadlines, and daily responsibilities, finding time to recharge can feel impossible.
But what if you could press pause on the chaos and give yourself the gift of tranquility?
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Join Connie and Francesca for a serene day retreat at Long Reef SLSC – to unwind and feel nurtured.
Exploring yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, pranayama, sound bath, mindful creative activities, and nourishing meals.
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When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others. — Peace Pilgrim
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CHOOSE FROM TWO DATES BELOW
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MAY 15
AUG 28
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
• 5hr DAY RETREAT 10:30am - 3:30pm
• GENTLE RESTORATIVE YOGA
*Gentle Restorative Yoga is a calming and soothing style of yoga that focuses on deep relaxation and stress relief. It's designed to be accessible to people of all experience levels, especially those who are looking for a slower, more mindful practice. Blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps are often used to support your body, allowing you to relax deeply without strain.
• MEDITATION & YOGA NIDRA
• PRANAYAMA (BREATHWORK)
• SAFE AND CALMING SPACE
• SERENE BEACHSIDE LOCATION
• INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (Weather Permits)
*You choose from a selection of activities which may include: Art activities /journaling/mandala watercolouring/affirmation and gratitude reflections/and/or walking meditation on the beach. Activities will vary according to weather and schedule.
• NOURISHING MEALS
RETREAT SCHEDULE
10:30 am – Welcome & Intention Circle
11:00 am – Gentle Restorative Yoga Practice
11:45 am – MORNING TEA BREAK (15 mins)
12:00 pm – Silent Meditation Activity (indoor & Outdoor Options - weather permits)
1:30 pm – LUNCH NOURISHING VEGETARIAN MEAL (30 mins)
2:00 pm – Meditation + Reflection + Singing Bowls
2:20 pm – Yoga Nidra
3:20 pm - Closing Ceremony + intention circle
3:30 pm - Finish
LOCATION
Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club, Pittwater Rd, Collaroy NSW 2097
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Our Workshops are nestled in the quiet and calming nature of the seaside. Our venue overlooks the stunning views of Long Reef Beach. A modern and brand new location, with air-conditioning, lift access, ample space for yoga, seated eating area and car-park just at the front.
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Click on Map for Directions
The desire to know your own soul will end all other desires.
- Rumi
MEET YOUR YOGA TEACHER'S
Connie Robinson is a passionate yoga therapy teacher with over 30 years experience. Her main focus is restorative and gentle yoga, yoga nidra and trauma aware yoga. Her belief is that yoga is for the well being of the whole person, not only for the benefit of the physical body, but the the mental, emotional and spiritual state of the body.
Francesca Morgante is a qualified yoga teacher, graphic designer and mum. She loves graphic art and will explore how this modality can bring a sense of peace and calmness into your being. Her belief is that yoga is about balance and getting in tune with your senses, intuition and imagination. Through, movement, creativity, and connection to the breath.
We look forward to meeting you for a day of serenity, gratitude and peace.
Dear Connie and Francesca,
I wish to thank you for the most wonderful warm, sincere, caring and beautiful afternoon. A beautiful and healing time, a time to relax and enjoy the compassion, nurturing and love with which you delivered the retreat. You created a warm and safe place for us to enjoy. Connie your guidance during yoga and especially yoga nidra was given with much care. Francesca your introduction to silent art was for me a special and new experience thank you also.
I felt safe and whole, relaxed and nurtured and floated home with my soul singing.
– Ruth
TERMS & CONDITIONS
**Cancellation less than a week before retreat is non-refundable. **Cancellation 3 weeks prior a Rain Check (attend another retreat/workshop) will be given
**If the retreat needs to be cancelled by the organiser prior to the start of the event, a full refund will be granted to each participant, but no responsibility will be taken for any travel or accommodation - related costs or similar.
LONG REEF PARKING
• FREE ON STREET PARKING FROM 10AM on Pittwater Road front of Griffith Park
or on Anzac Ave (Just walk through the park on pathway which will lead to Long Reef SLSC)
• FREE PARKING inside beach parking area with a local council PARKING PERMIT STICKER & after 7pm for all.
• WITHOUT PERMIT will have to pay $8p/h (display and pay) or $35 per day at beach parking area.