Upcoming Events

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 Gather with us for deep relaxation, full bodied nourishment and a chance to be held in a dynamic journey of Heavenly Bliss, bidding farewell to the season of Spring and welcoming Summer.

All women are warmly invited to spend the afternoon and evening on retreat at Prana Yoga Studio, where you will be guided through three facilitated spaces and nourished with locally grown biodynamic organic foods and drinks.

On this retreat we will focus on awakening the senses. We will begin with Phoebe Hofsteede, who will guide us to create a collaborative nature mandala under the mighty camphor laurel tree. We will then create our own clay sculpture and sing in circle with Lauren Grace, followed by a nourishing dinner crafted by Vicki Kearney. We will end our retreat with Ana Wahab who will guide us in Yin Yoga and a blissful sound bath.

This retreat will be beneficial for all women, but especially for those who are desiring space to be, time to slow down and inspiration to integrate into their daily lives.

Gather with us on Saturday 30th November from 3 - 8 pm (arrival at 2:45pm) at Prana Yoga, Closeburn, 4520. 

We are so looking forward to sharing our gifts with you all and weaving our communities together and creating space for deep connection as women.

Super Early Bird Price: $120 (Till 26th October)

Early Bird  $145 (From 27th October – 16th November)

Full Price $170 (From 17th – 29th  November)

A little more information on our facilitators and the spaces they will share below…

Phoebe Hofsteede

Artist, Photographer and Creative Art Therapy Practitioner

Phoebe has spent her life devoted to creating with nature, whether that be through her art, photography, or creative art therapy services. Connecting to nature through art has always been her anchor, especially during turbulent times in life. With over 20 years spent studying & practicing her craft, Phoebe has learnt the importance of creative expression, aiding the mind-body connection in order to heal physically, mentally & spiritually.

Phoebe’s approach to supporting clients is warm & gentle, providing a safe space for full expression where all of you is welcome. It is Phoebe’s desire to share her love of nature, not only as a form of inspiration to create, but to foster a better connection between people & nature for the purpose of healing ourselves and the natural world which homes us.

On the day…

Under the comforting embrace of the sacred tree, Phoebe will guide the group in creating a collective nature mandala. We will begin with a simple grounding exercise, allowing us to calm the nervous system and connect with the natural space. Using materials sourced from nature, such as flowers, leaves, stones, seeds and more, Phoebe will guide the group to place loving intentions into the collective mandala design, allowing for meditative creativity and connectedness to the earth and each other.

Lauren Grace

Sacred Space Holder, Songstress, Creator

Lauren holds sacred gatherings in circle for women woven with sound and song, art practice, embodiment exercises and crafting projects. She gathers her experience from her 17yr journey with women’s circles and her wisdom as a mother, wife and sister. She adores the space of reverence in circle - where the temple of the self is visited by candlelight and held within the gentle embrace of the feminine. It is her honour to share this tender space of beauty, presence and creativity with you, where so much can be learned and gathered in the name of greater peace, personal empowerment, belonging and alignment with our life’s purpose. She looks forward to welcoming you and holding you in circle.

On the day...

Lauren will guide us to a deepened awareness of our senses through the creation of a clay sculpture that will be freely formed in circle. This space of creation will be woven with silence, sound and song and help us to connect more deeply with ourselves and the community of women around us. We will create with clay as well as sing simple, accessible songlines and be guided with the breath through sounding and toning our voices. This circle endeavours to calm and tone our nervous system, connect us to our unique voice of expression, and help us to build our own creative trust.

Ana Wahab

Yoga Teacher and Sound Healing Practitioner

Ana developed her passion for Yoga in her early teens. With over 25 years experience in many different styles of yoga Ana decided to share her passion and experience with students as a Yoga Teacher in 2023.  Since then she has found a new passion: Yin Yoga and Sound Healing.

Ana holds a nurturing presence, being receptive and kind while guiding others to explore all aspects of themselves. She finds inspiration in nature and also finds connection with the elements and our energetic bodies to bring the necessary equilibrium to what she shares.

On the day…

We will start with a Yin Yoga experience where passive poses will be held from 3-5min. This practice will enhance circulation, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being by encouraging a meditative state.

The Yin Yoga practice will flow into a beautiful and deeply relaxing Sound Bath, which is a perfect antidote to our busy modern lives. You will be bathed in the harmonious sounds of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, shamanic drums, rattle and other beautiful instruments, bringing healing energy to our bodies and realigning our chakras. A unique opportunity to dispel negative energy, embrace positivity and feel your frequency elevate and your cells resonate with healing energy.

Vicki Kearney

Vicki Kearney works with organic and bio-dynamic ingredients sourced locally to create nourishing meals and beverages that are simple and flavourful. She will be working with fresh ingredients this season to match the intentions of the retreat and will share the evening meal with us.

only 10 spots available!

Heavenly Bliss Day Retreat Cancellation Policy

Organiser's Right to Cancel:

Prana Yoga reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the "Heavenly Bliss" Day Retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to extreme weather, insufficient enrolment, or any other situation that would make it impossible to safely and successfully hold the retreat. In the rare event of a cancellation by the organisers, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to a rescheduled date.

Participant Cancellations:

Cancellations 7 days or more before the retreat: Participants are entitled to a full refund.

Cancellations between 3 to 6 days before the retreat: Participants will receive a 75% refund.

Cancellations within 48 hours of the retreat: No refunds will be issued.

If there is a need to cancel, we encourage early cancellations to ensure that we can accommodate other participants and manage the retreat smoothly.

 Join Lauren Grace for weekly connection in circle and work through a range of breath awareness practices, sound making and group sound creation spaces, simple chants and hymns, as well as canons and harmonies. Participants will have the chance to take home songlines, recordings and written words for their own practice.

This is a six week commitment that will bring you to access your creative plane in a new way - working with a group to regularly calm and tone your nervous system through your own voice and experiencing listening, giving, receiving and creating in a safe space.

Please see the event link for more details and to book here:

www.circleofgrace.com.au/events