a weekend of grace

create space
for your breath,
for your body,
for your mind and heart
invite grace
into that place within you
and for just one small moment in time
stop to savour the stillness
within the space

for a weekend of grace

A deeply rejuvenating weekend of nurturing yoga and relaxation, delicious vegetarian fare and complete rest. Revive in the forest. Take a bushwalk, absorb the ocean view, laze by the log fire, and enjoy enriching connections. Join guided meditation as the sun rises or enjoy a well-earned sleep in. Morning and afternoon yoga classes are suitable for all levels of experience. Hot stone massage and detoxifying foot spas are available throughout the weekend.Funkey Forest Retreat Centre.

Complete immersion in your own personal practice, be it yoga, meditation, reading, writing, drawing, tai chi, qi gung or just some much needed self-care; free from distraction, and free from interruption. Come and enjoy a DIVINE retreat space for your own rejuvenation. Experience the benefits of collective intention to further your personal practice.Funkey Forest Retreat Centre.

Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August 2008 A weekend of gentle detoxification

Spring Cleaning! Cleansing yoga, meditation and breathing techniques for rejuvenating the body and mind after winter. Glorious light spring foods to encourage the liver to gradually release toxicity. Discussions will embrace seasonal nutrition wisdom that harnesses our untapped energy and potential. Guests will take home a simple guide to liver cleansing (including recipes and yoga practise guidelines) suitable for Springtime. Massage available on request. Theosophical Society Retreat Centre.

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th September 2008 A weekend of gentle detoxification

Spring Cleaning! Cleansing yoga, meditation and breathing techniques for rejuvenating the body and mind after winter. Glorious light spring foods to encourage the liver to gradually release toxicity. Discussions will embrace seasonal nutrition wisdom that harnesses our untapped energy and potential. Guests will take home a simple guide to liver cleansing (including recipes and yoga practise guidelines) suitable for Springtime. Massage available on request. Funkey Forest Retreat Centre.

Yoga4Two is a spectacular fusion of two ancient healing arts (Yoga & Thai Massage), uniting two beings. Explore supportive stretching and strengthening partner yoga postures with Sal Martin (Yoga Instructor) in a playful way, and enjoy the experience of giving and receiving some of the amazing Thai Yoga Massage postures, stretches and presses with Karin Lucia Gisler (Thai Massage Instructor). Yoga4Two is a creative and light-hearted weekend for everyone to develop a richer appreciation for all human interaction. Bring a friend, your partner, your dad, your daughter or come alone and allow serendipity to provide you with a partner. No prior yoga experience required. Just be open to giving and receiving! Funkey Forest Retreat Centre.

Friday 24th - Sunday 26th October 2008 How to develop a home yoga practice

This weekend focusses on the various aspects of a simple home yoga practice. Topics covered include creating a space, asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation techniques. A handbook is provided. Some previous yoga experience is recommended. Students who have completed the 8 week course in developing a home yoga practice are welcome to use this retreat as a refresher and for more variations, adjustments and inspiration. Massage available on request. Funkey Forest Retreat Centre.

DATE TO BE ADVISED A weekend of conscious living

Connecting People with Planet. Thinking, speaking and moving with awareness. Meditations, yoga, walking meditation, silent sessions, cooking, gardening and recycling suggestions to keep you connected with Mother Earth. Even from your tiny 6th floor apartment in the centre of the city! Massage available on request. Funkey Forest Retreat Centre.

A Weekend of Grace is a delicious journey into stillness. For two nights and two days, you are invited to relax as much as you need to. Immerse yourself into optional yoga classes, meditation sessions, guided relaxations, rainforest walks, an evening candlelit music circle, delightful connections, and enjoy the cosy fireplace. Or simply do nothing at all but sink into the green grass and wait for the dinner bell to call you to yet another mouthwatering organic vegetarian meal. Healing hands are available on request. All retreats are facililated by Sal Martin.

About the retreat centres........

The heavenly Funkey Forest Retreat Centre is located high up in the hills inland from Byron Bay at 1321 Upper Main Arm Road, Upper Main Arm, Via Mullumbimby. A scenic 1 hour and 45mins from Brisbane. Visit www.funkeyforest.com for more information about the centre.

The relaxed and inviting Theosophical Society Retreat Centre is situated in the lush Gold Coast Hinterland. 'Kuranda' is located at 2184 Springbrook Rd, Springbrook. An easy 1 hour and 15mins from Brisbane. Visit www.austheos.org.au/centres/springbk.htm for more information about the centre.

Arrive anytime after 4pm on Friday. Dinner will be served at 7pm. The weekend will finish around 3:30pm on Sunday.

Investment $360 (concession rate available on request)

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Brought to you by...............

Sal Martin

Phone 0406 581 229 / 02 6684 5279

Email sal@budbursthealing.com

Skype sarada1081

View photos from a weekend of grace august 2007

updated march 2008