Samudra Yoga & Surfing Retreat

Samudra Epic Yoga & Surfing Retreat, Dunsborough, WA

This is going to be amazing! The highlight of the 2011 tour is an all inclusive retreat in the most magnificent and secluded part of the world - Dunsborough, Western Australia.  Join David Wolfe, for the definitive retreat experience where you get to spend five days and four nights immersing in the knowledge, energy and insights of one of the most powerful leaders on the forefronts of live food and superfood education today.

Featuring an exceptional line-up of activities that you will not find anywhere else in the world, and hosted by yoga, surfing, raw food and retreat experts – the team at Samudra; this is a once in a life-time opportunity to get up close and personal with David, for a limited group of select people ready to learn the secrets of health and longevity from the master himself, in a stunning beach setting.

Samudra has put together a fantastic schedule for this retreat, with a diverse range of activities to complement the topics that David will be delving deeply into over the week.  Having a small group together with David for a the whole time of the retreat, it is a great opportunity to get to know David, to really get into his mind and find answers to all the questions you have been longing to ask.  With lectures interspersed around the fun, there will be plenty to learn, with the talks being so fascinating, they will keep us going late into the night!

Together with the life-changing knowledge you will gain, your health will nurtured by Samudra’s vegan cafe providing all the meals for the retreat guests during the week. With professional raw chef’s on staff, the food is going to be one of the highlights of  the week!

We kick off the retreat on Monday 28th Feb in the afternoon.  Arriving by 3pm onwards, and enjoying a welcome smoothie and mingle with the other retreat guests at Samudra at 5pm.  Then we’ll have an introduction to the week’s events and meet David and your hosts, before sharing a gourmet raw vegan dinner together and going into one of David’s motivating lectures.

Every morning we start with a guided Astanga class at Samudra’s Yoga Shala. At Samudra, whether in a class or on a retreat, yoga is the focus and it’s all about fun and learning. More than just yoga poses, we draw from the traditional practice of Astanga yoga, which can provide a foundation for living and a constant direction in your life.

The practice of Astanga yoga is an ancient and powerful discipline for cultivating physical, mental and spiritual growth. Progressive techniques of breath, posture and movement, cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body. It focuses and calms the mind, and a deeper experience of the self becomes possible through consistent practice.

 

After breakfast we have a range of group activities over the three days.  The first activity will be surfing lessons at the beautiful nearby beaches.  Transport is arranged and will take us to the best spot for a bit of sun surf!

 

If you’re not a surfer, don’t worry!  You can either have a lesson and learn the basics, or just enjoy the sun and the sand and have a swim while the others are riding the waves.

Another of the planned activities is to experience some indigenous Australian culture at the Wardan Aboriginal Centre.  The local Wardandi people will take us on a guided bush walk with focus on food, medicine and ecology, and we will also break into separate male and female groups for a dance ceremony with traditional face painting and discussions of tribal lore, with mens’ and women’s secrets shared within our gender groups. 

The Wardandi People are the traditional custodians of the land bounded by Capel to the Northeast, Augusta in the South and including the regions now known as Busselton, Yallingup and Margaret River. They have a strong connection to the sea, and are the custodians of the many caves in the area. The caves are the passages to the after-life and the region of the sea god Wardan.

The Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre was developed by the Wardandi people as a place where they can share their culture with visitors, school groups and Aboriginal people from other areas, in an effort to increase understanding and reconciliation with the wider community. The Wardan Centre Gallery exhibits and sells the works of the Wardandi people and Southwest Noongah art works. Visiting exhibitions also bring works from the Northwest. The Centre has become know for its extensive collection and its policy of giving exposure to developing as well as established Indigenous artists.Various works on display are the interpretation of important elements of the Wardandi people’s existence and experience.

Another part of our retreat adventure, takes us on a cave crawl in Ngilgi Cave.

The Story Of Ngilgi

Ngilgi Cave is associated with a rich Aboriginal legend describing a battle between a good and an evil spirit. The local Wardandi people tell the story as: Ngilgi, a good warrior spirit, lived near the sea and Wolgine, an evil spirit, lived in the cave. Concerned for the welfare of his people, Ngilgi gathered together the spirits of the waves, lightning, rain, thunder and wind and they created a huge storm. Ngilgi attacked Wolgine and he gradually drove Wolgine back through the cave. So fierce was the battle that a tunnel collapsed, cutting the cave off from the sea.

The collapsed tunnel can still be seen today as a deep gully a short distance from the cave. Eventually Wolgine was driven up through the earth creating the present entrance. Wolgine was banished from the cave and Ngilgi claimed it as his own thus the cave became known as Ngilgis Nurilem (cave).

 In the afternoon we’re taking a trip to Injuidup natural amphitheatre – a huge terraced caved walled space, set amongst 50 acres of raw bushland and only a short stroll to the beach, the amphitheatre is the perfect venue for David to talk about connecting back to nature, earthing, and the environment.  Back at Samudra, we’ll be enjoying a sumptuous raw dinner and then David will take us into the night with another of his eye-opening talks.

One of the other retreat activities that is on offer, is a traditional sweat lodge held at the local Wise Winery.  Breaking into two groups, one will attend the sweat lodge while the other relaxes at Samudra before changing over.  

Sweat Lodge is a ceremony that has been used by many Native American Tribes and other indigenous people for centuries.  A sweat lodge is not just a sauna, it a very sacred ceremony of spiritual and physical purification, where the main focus is prayer.  The sweat lodge most people are familiar with is commonly called prayer and purification sweat. David will be leading us through this traditional practice.

There will also be some free time to relax and enjoy the local area, with an optional afternoon walk to Geographe Bay for those who would like to hike through this beautiful area.

Accommodation

Accommodation is at Yallingup Forest Resort, nestled in the Margaret River wine region, moments away from some of the South West’s finest beaches, protected bays and offers luxury environment-friendly accommodation.

Australian colonial-style chalets and homesteads are tucked away in pristine bushland, where possums and kangaroos are regular visitors, with easy access to the tourist hubs of Dunsborough and Yallingup.

We have two room options available.  In each chalet there are two bedrooms, one queen room and one room with two single bed and one shared bathroom.  The options are either for the single room (which would suit a couple) or the twin share option.  Transport from the accommodation to Samudra and to all activities is included in the retreat.

Please note that the weekend following the retreat is a long weekend in Western Australia.  Accommodation for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights following the retreat will book out very quickly.  If you do choose to stay the extra three nights, please select that option when booking your place at the retreat below.  These extra three days are not considered a part of the retreat, and only accommodation is included.  Food and drinks will be at your own expense, although we will do our best to organise some transport to Samudra and back for you.  The Saturday night dinner and talk however, is complimentary to guests who have attended the retreat.

Your one retreat price includes:

• Accommodation for four nights
• All food and drinks from Monday afternoon to Friday morning
• All lectures and activities including surf lessons, Wardandi cultural activities, cave crawl and sweat lodge
• Yoga classes with skilled instructor
• Unlimited use of resort facilities
• Any workbooks or lecture notes
• A gift-bag on arrival
• Saturday night dinner, talk & party on 5th March
• Five days and four nights of the ultimate David Wolfe retreat experience!

Payment plans are available, and couples receive a discount.

Monday 28th February, 2011 from 3pm -
Friday 4th March, 2011 at 11.30am

Yallingup Forest Resort
Hemsley Rd (off Caves Rd)
between Dunsborough and Yallingup
Dunsborough WA 6281
08 9755-2550

Contact: Lizzie Nunn (Samudra)
08 9779-9977

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Twin Share Room

 Payment in full Twin Share:
 **Please use the drop down box to select the long weekend option if you choose.
$2595
 

Payment Plan Twin Share (no long weekend):
Deposit of $795 and three payments of $600 one month apart each
$2595 total

 
Payment Plan Twin Share (with long weekend):
Deposit of $975 and three payments of $600 one month apart each
$2775 total

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Single Queen Room

Payment in full Single Room:
**Please use the drop down box to select the long weekend option if you choose.
$2745

 Payment Plan SingleRoom (no long weekend):
Deposit of $795 and three payments of $650 one month apart each
$2745 total

Payment Plan Single (with long weekend):
Deposit of $1155 and three payments of $650 one month apart each
$3105 total

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Couples Options – Single Queen Room

Payment in full couples:
**Please use the drop down box to select the long weekend option if you choose.
$4990

Payment Plan Couples (no long weekend)
Deposit of $1390 and three payments of $1200 one month apart each:
$4990 total

Payment Plan Couples (with long weekend)
Deposit of $1750 and three payments of $1200 one month apart each:
$5350 total

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Samudra Retreat – Getting There

Dunsborough is a scenic 2.5hrs drive south of Perth, Western Australia. You will need to fly into Perth’s international or domestic airport and then you have the option to drive, bus or fly to this area.