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SUMMARY:THE HEALING OF CONSCIOUSNESS
DESCRIPTION:In-depth Easter Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreat \nTo find your true potential\, the answers arise through silence. Vipassana meditation is a profound practice that helps you connect deeply with your consciousness and gently dive into your own healing. \nExtras & Notes: \n\n 	Personalized dietary options are available for an additional fee. We are happy to accommodate gluten-free\, vegan\, dairy-free preferences\, as well as specific allergies\, with advance notice to ensure the best possible experience.\n 	Indulge in authentic Ayurvedic massages\, treatments\, and personal consultations during your retreat. To ensure availability and a tailored experience\, pre-booking of Ayurvedic treatments prior to the retreat is required.
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/the-healing-of-consciousness/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
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SUMMARY:(SILENT) DAY RETREAT “The Breathing Space”
DESCRIPTION:To pause in silence\, even for just one day\, is a profound act of self-love. It gently brings you back into presence and peace\, offering space to listen to your inner voice and calm your nervous system.\n\nThis is a transformative experience held in silence and community\, cultivating stillness\, love\, peace\, acceptance\, and truth. Through simplicity\, conscious breathing\, walking meditation\, and shared silence\, you are invited to nurture inner peace and move toward deeper self-acceptance and transformation.\n\nExtras & Notes: \n\n 	Personalized dietary options are available for an additional fee. We are happy to accommodate gluten-free\, vegan\, dairy-free preferences\, as well as specific allergies\, with advance notice to ensure the best possible experience.\n 	Indulge in authentic Ayurvedic massages\, treatments\, and personal consultations during your retreat. To ensure availability and a tailored experience\, pre-booking of Ayurvedic treatments prior to the retreat is required.\n\n \n\n2026 Dates:\nFebruary 7\n\nApril 3\nJune 13\nAugust 8\nOctober 10\nDecember 12\n\n 
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/silent-day-retreat-the-breathing-space/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shanti Gowans":MAILTO:admin@healthinstitute.edu.au
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SUMMARY:MEANING\, PURPOSE AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
DESCRIPTION:What it’s all about? Explore a deeper connection with the cosmos\, your true nature and the purpose and meaning of life and what matters most.\n\nWeekend residential retreat.\n\n \n\nExtras & Notes: \n\n 	Personalized dietary options are available for an additional fee. We are happy to accommodate gluten-free\, vegan\, dairy-free preferences\, as well as specific allergies\, with advance notice to ensure the best possible experience.\n 	Indulge in authentic Ayurvedic massages\, treatments\, and personal consultations during your retreat. To ensure availability and a tailored experience\, pre-booking of Ayurvedic treatments prior to the retreat is required.
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/meaning-purpose-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
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SUMMARY:A DAY OF HEALING
DESCRIPTION:Whole body and mind releasing with gentle\, intentional movement and yoga\, breath work\, and guided practices for deep rest. With these practices\, you can relieve common aches and pains\, deepen your presence\, and learn how to embody the stillness\, peace\, and kindness we seek. Includes a delicious Ayurvedic lunch and afternoon tea.\n\nExtra: Ayurvedic treatments and massages are available. Pre-booking is essential.
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/a-day-of-healing-2/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:BELIEVE IN YOURSELF\, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
DESCRIPTION:Weekend retreat for self-discovery\, transformation\, and new growth.Your life can change through one small step toward a big transformation.Your journey may begin with a weekend retreat at Nirvana.
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/believe-in-yourself-transform-your-life/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
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SUMMARY:1 Day | SILENT IN-DEPTH MEDITATION DAY RETREAT\, BEECHMONT Queensland
DESCRIPTION:THE BREATHING SPACE\nCelebrate the New Year at Nirvana. New Year’s spiritual practice and silent meditation retreat.\nIncludes breakfast\, lunch and dinner consisting of fresh fruit\, juice and kitchari.
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/1-day-silent-in-depth-meditation-day-retreat-beechmont-queensland/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shanti Gowans":MAILTO:admin@healthinstitute.edu.au
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SUMMARY:SILENT MEDITATION Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Be ready for the Christmas marathon with peace in your soul.Join us for a weekend in-depth silent meditation retreat. \nIt’s not just about what you think\, it’s about that you’re thinking all the time.Silence brings the answers.Silence brings everything you need\, even the things you don’t yet know you need.
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/silent-meditation-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat\, 87 Binna Burra Rd\, Beechmont\, Queensland\, 4211\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Meditation for Health\, Wellbeing and Self Care
DESCRIPTION:EXPERIENCE THE DEPTHS OF PEACE Program Mentor and Facilitator: Shanti Gowans Would you like to guide or teach meditation? Do you want to strengthen your personal practice? And help spread love\, understanding\, and connection? Applications are being accepted for  Shanti Gowans’ meditation immersion facilitator training course This is the opportunity of a lifetime to transform your life\,  and a gift to yourself in ways you cannot imagine.  The work we do on ourselves becomes our gift to everyone else. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH MODULE OF THE COURSE RESIDENTIAL TRAINING AND PRACTICE WITH THE MENTOR This is a fully residential course comprising of 5 silent meditation residential weekend retreats (usually @ $695 per weekend)\, spaced two months apart\, and a longer 10-day residential retreat (usually @ $3500) THE NIRVANA EXPERIENCE  Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat is a small\, dedicated\, purpose-built retreat and learning centre\, on 70 acres of property\, located in the Gold Coast hinterland. The retreat is not a ‘marketplace’ resort\, that needs to churn ‘numbers’ in and out and we do not have a dedicated sales team\, with quotas to fill\, we don’t chase sales or bookings. Empowering people to take charge of their health and helping you love life to the full\, a stay at Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat immerses you in an experiential curriculum of signature programs designed to bring vitality to your life from the inside out.  We are nothing more than a part of the natural world\, and our connection to nature and the cosmos operates on a subatomic level. An understanding of this connection to each other and all of nature is in fact critical to our survival. When you find peace within yourself\, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others ACCOMMODATION  Twin-share accommodation\, with shared facilities. Rooms are ready by 5:00 pm. on day of arrival On the day of departure\, room check-out time is 2 pm  ALL MEALS Delicious\, home-cooked\, 3 Ayurvedic vegetarian meals daily COURSEWORK With plenty of independent coursework to engage in\,  including a number of books to read and resources to engage you along the way. RETREAT DATES  Mind Training in Relational Intelligence: 5-7 August 2022 Peace\, Love\, and Healing: 14-16 October 2022 Peace in Every Breath: 2-4 December 2022 Calm Abiding and Inner Peace: 3-5 February 2023 Mindful Living\, Mindful Being: 6-16 April 2023 Cultivating Mindfulness and Simple\, Mindful Peace: 2-4 June 2023
URL:https://yogaaustralia.org.au/event-course/meditation-for-health-wellbeing-and-self-care/
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