Nirvana is a retreat away from the hectic pace of life with time for contemplation, discussions and reflection. Here important things and insights are revealed together with a fresh perspective on the benefits of relaxation and health as a functional and important part of life's balance. The teachings at Nirvana are centered on practices that represent three dimensions of the spiritual journey. These are meant to be applied, not just understood intellectually. Sometimes we think we really understand something when we have information about it, that we understand anything we can talk about. If we do not actually 'do' the practice, but only read or talk about the practice, it is analogous to owning medicine and talking ab out it rather than taking it and being cured.
Nature all around us at Nirvana, is a force that encourages us to reflect upon and reassess our lives, evoking a sense of calmness through her intensity and beauty. At Nirvana we are strongly connected to the power of the natural world. Nature isn't preserved in parks or kept on the other side of the window and contact with the elements is not for pleasure, though there is some pleasure in it. At Nirvana, our lives are in direct relationship with the sky, the sun, the water, the air and space. This helps us understand the natural world to be sacred and alive with being and forces, visible and invisible. During the new year we do not drink champagne to celebrate.Instead, we perform rituals of gratitude, chant and make light and insence offerings to the spirits who activate the elements of life, light and love. Behaviours like ours evolved long ago and are often seen as primitive in the West. Our way of living at retreat and of relating to the elements, nature, each other and ourselves originated in the direct experiences by our sages and common people of the sacred nature of the external and internal elements. Mother nature, always
the giver and provider, is the source of Nirvana's pristine air, spring water and organic produce as well as many of the ingredients used at Nirvana.
1. to contribute to a growing respect for the natural environment that must mature if we are to avoid degrading the quality of human life.
2. to make the traditional Shanti yoga and ayurvedic world view available to modern people.
3. to show that profound healing and sustainable wellbeing is a key to spiritual practice.
In a vast and sacred spacious wholeness, Nirvana is a place that you can come to, to learn how to slow down, to sort things out and become nourished mentally, spiritually and physically, with the opportunity to pursue paths to inspiration, beauty, self-discovery and rejuvenation. Enjoy companionship with a small group of like minded people. It's quiet sanity for people who appreciate the simple pleasures of life: silence, time, space and an intact ecology.
Nature, all around us at Nirvana, is a force that encourages us to reflect upon and reassess our lives, evoking a sense of calmness through her intensity and beauty. Mother nature, always the giver and provider, is the source of Nirvana's pristine air, spring water and organic produce as well as many of the ingredients used at Nirvana.
Nutrition and sustenance are the elements that allow us to function at our optimum level. Our bodies and minds are fuelled by what we feed them. At Nirvana, we feed them with pure food and air as well as thoughts that are positive and healthy.
Vitality is the key to living a full life and the energy that drives those who sustain such a life. The practices of Shanti yoga - gentle stretching, breathing and relaxation reignite the spirit of healing and vitality ensuring that you reawaken your senses, ease your body of tension and enjoy the benefits that exercise bestows on your body.
Beauty is as much a state of mind as it is an external presence. The simple truth is, that if you feel good, you'll look good and do good. A retreat at Nirvana provides the very core of this belief. Relax and indulge yourself in some of Nirvana's relaxation massages such as marma point or lotus feet and several Ayurvedic treatments like shirodhara, that will renew, replenish, revive and rejuvenate you to your utmost beauty.
A calm mind in a relaxed body is where you will find inner peace and serenity - the essence of harmony. Practice the art of contemplation, meditation, deep relaxation and self healing. Leave Nirvana enlightened, balanced and free of stress.
Unadulterated, pure, fresh, A necessity of life, water is a source that replensihes and cleanses us. You will heal through the use of Nirvana's fresh, spring water, not only through enjoying our organically grown vegetables, delictable cusine, but also in our treatments and even whilst bathing.
Offering a place where both the physical and spiritual are nurtured and encouraged through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises and cleansing treatments, Nirvana is a retreat away from the hectic pace of life with time for contemplation, and reflection. Here important things and insights are revealed together with a fresh perspective on the benefits of relaxation and health as a functional and important part of life's balance.
RETREAT DATES FOR 2010
February
5-7 F-Sun Transform your life
March
26-28 F-Sun Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine. ALC
April
1-5 Th-M Vipassana meditation 5-day Easter retreat
5-9 M-F Total relaxation and stress busters 5 day/4night
9-11 F-Su Peace, Love and Healing in Exceptional health
1-11 Th-Su Easter Vipassana detox retreat 11day/10night
16-18 F-Su Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology ALC
May
21-23 F-Su Healthy life & preventive medicine in Ayurveda
June
18-20 F-Su Ayurvedic diagnosis & Aetiology ALC
July
2-4 F-Su How to live, love, laugh and last a lifetime Cert IV
2-11 F-Su Exceptional health/detox: 10 days/9night
16-18 F-Su Happiness and its causes
23-25 F-Su Ayurvedic pharmacology & manufacturing ALC
August
20-22 F-Su The Ayurvedic treatment of diseases ALC
September
3-5 F-Su Transform your life Cert IV
17-19 F-Su Ayurvedic Massage ALC
24-3 F-Su Exceptional health: love, light, blessing 10day/9night
October
1-3 F-Su Exceptional health and wellbeing: The good life
22-24 F-Sun Applying the wisdom of the ages ALC
November
5-7 F-Su Purpose, meaning & the pursuit of happiness Cert IV
12-14 F-Su Exceptional health: life changes
26-28 F-Su The Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation & Practice ALC
December
17-19 F-Su Choose your mood. Relax at will
27-3JanM-M Joyous being.
Fee includes programs, activities, meals and 4 choices of accommodation.
Standard rooms
These rooms provide an opportunity to meet people. They allow for two people per room and have nearby bathrooms.
Pay for 6 nights, get 7th night free. ( i.e. bonus of $298)
Standard plus rooms
These simple, peaceful rooms are a great midrange option. They include a single bed, with shared facilities in the bathrooms nearby.
Pay for 6 nights, get 7th night free ( i.e. bonus of $325)
Ensuite Rooms
These quiet, private rooms are perfect for those who want a real retreat and include simple décor, a single bed and private amenities.
Twin share. Pay for 6 nights, get 7th night free. (i.e. bonus of $360)
Single Pay for 6 nights, get 7th night free (i.e. bonus of $395)
Detox add $500 per 7 days or $85 per day
NIRVANA FOR HIRE - SMALL GROUPS
- Consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or any illegal substance is strictly prohibited. Immediate removal from the premises will result in any breach of these non-negotiable requirements.
- The retreat centre and its grounds are a no-smoking area (fires!).
- Retreatants must be participate in the guidelines on retreat from their spiritual teacher or meditation guide.
- Delicious Ayurvedic Indian vegetarian meals are provided. No food is permitted to be brought onto the property, unless with written permission.
- All meals must be eaten in the designated dining area, which is generally indoors, although if the leader chooses, it can be held outdoors.
- No food, fruit, snacks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate etc. are permitted in the meeting halls or bedrooms (they attract ants and wild life).
- No candles or incense are to be burnt in personal bedrooms (fire hazard!). All candles in devotional areas must be extinguished when there is no one in attendance.
- After unpacking, cars are to be parked in the designated parking area and not driven up and down the property (disturbs the ambience for the meditators)
- Be careful with water usuage.
- The rainforest is to be respected.
- Outside footwear is to be removed before coming indoors and placed in appropriate shoe racks.
- Retreatants are responsible to keep their own accommodation clean and tidy. Vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, daily bathroom maintenance in the common areas is to be undertaken by retreatants. The vacuum cleaner and brooms etc. are provided by us. However, depending upon the length of your stay, if necessary, we may need to have a cleaner come.
- Usually, if a retreat goes over seven days, we provide a change of linen. Retreatants are to make up their own beds with the fresh linen provided and return the used sheets/towel etc. for laundering. Extra linen over and above that which is provided (namely, 2 sheets, a pillow slip, towel, bathmat upon your arrival) will incur a fee.
- Retreatants are to help with wiping down and the setting up of tables, washing up and putting the dishes away after meals.
- The washing machine is available for retreatants who stay for 3 days or longer. It is to be turned on by managment only. It can be used only on a full load (water conservation!). Thus retreatants may have to pool their laundry for washing.
- All damage must be paid for.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- Please complete booking request form (one per retreat) and forward with your payment.
- Once your booking form/s and your payment have been received, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you have listed on your form.
- Nirvana will not accept bookings without simultaneous payment.
1. To secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit of 30% or $500 is required.
2. One half (50%) of the total accommodation amount is due within 10 days of making your reservation.
3. The balance (the other half of the accommodation and meals) is payable a full seven (7) days prior to your arrival and is non-refundable.
4. Any additional items purchased during your stay must be finalised prior to your departure.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
- All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST.
- Payment can be made by cheque, electronic funds transfer (EFT), visa or mastercard.
- Bookings will not be confirmed until payment is cleared.
- Confirmation and notification will be by email. If you have not received any correspondence from us within 7 days of booking, please contact us.
$55 per person/per day, with a minimum of 2 nights booking
$50 per person/per day for retreats of 3-7 days in duration
$45 per person/per day for retreats of 7-14 days in duration
- Meals are $50 per person per day, for a minimum of twelve people
- Day visitors and non residential deligates (i.e. those who stay over any one meal break) will be required to pay for meals consumed.
- The same fee applies for catering per person.
- It is the Team Leader/Directors responsibility to advise the Management, account and pay for visitors.
A minimum booking of 12 people is required.
Retreatants are also welcome to commute for the weekend (day or sessional rates will obviously apply + meals
or bring tents.
1. Own tent - BYO tent, linen, matress etc. $28 per day (2 people), unpowered
Extra person $10.
Power extra $10/day.
2. Meals: B'fast $20 Lunch $25 Dinner $15.
3. Activities: tba
Also optional at extra cost:
- Spiritual movies, massages, Ayurvedic consultations and therapies such as shirodhara, etc.
Any additional items purchased during your stay must be finalised prior to your departure.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Applicable to all methods of payments, including reservations confirmed via phone, internet or post.
If a booking is cancelled, the Security deposit may be refundable as follows.
Prior notice of at least
4 months: Full refund
3 months: 50% refund
less than 3 months: Nil refund
- Otherwise, all payments (including deposits) are non-refundable.
- Reservations cancelled or postponed more than ten (10) days in advance of your arrival are fully transferable and must be used within 12 months from the date of payment.
- Cancellations or postponements between ten (10) and eight (8) days in advance of your planned arrival date will result in 50% of your deposit being forfeited.
- Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of arrival will result in the full amount of your accommodation being forfeited.
- A letter of credit will be issued for the remaining balance (no cash refund will be issued) (less the cancellation fee) and cannot be used for incidentals incurred during your stay.
- The letter of credit is valid for 12 months from the date of full payment.
- You may transfer the letter of credit to another suitable person who fulfills the scrutiny and criteria of being a suitable retreatant at Nirvana.
DISCLAIMER
- All information is correct at the time of printing.
- Nirvana has the right to alter the terms and conditions without further notice. The price is fixed upon receipt of your deposit and acceptance of your booking. Any postponements may be subject to a price rise, should it occur.
- Subject to any non-excludable statutory provisions, neither Nirvana Holdings Pty. Ltd. trading as Nirvana Eco-Meditation retreat, The Meditation Institute, Shanti Yoga, Bollywood Australia nor any of its employees or contractors shall be liable for any death, injury, loss, delay, negligence or from any other cause whatsoever and to the fullest extent permitted by law all conditions, warranties and representations to the contrary are excluded.
- The owner, management and/or staff of Nirvana will not be held responsible for any breakage, loss or theft of personal items of retreatants.
PRIVACY POLICY
We are committed to providing you with the highest levels of customer service and this includes protecting your privacy. The information we collect is only accessed by Nirvana and TMI employees. Information will not be disclosed to any other party unless prior agreement is sought from you.
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