4 Must Visit Meditation Retreats In Australia
In a world that only gets more chaotic with each passing day, meditation retreats are becoming the go-to choice for those looking for peace and quiet. It is no surprise that these retreats are gaining so much popularity, with their well-craft packages, unique locations, and offerings that help guests find balance in the chaos.
Browse through our four must-visit meditation retreats in Australia that are guaranteed to help you relax.
Meditation Essentials
Billabong Retreat, Sydney, New South Wales
Meditation Essentials by Billabong Retreat is a wellness sanctuary on the outskirts of Sydney. When the world is moving too fast for the mind to feel at peace, you will find some comfort here, where stillness and tranquillitytranquility are promised.
Merging the art with the science, Meditation Essentials is a retreat designed to calm your mind, eliminate stress and improve your focus. Combined with organic meals to nourish you from the inside out, this retreat comprises twice-daily yoga flow classes to start and end your day on a high note.
Sit in on evening meditation sessions and workshops that explore its many forms, rich history and its benefits. Here, you will learn how to meditate optimally and make it a habit that could help you overcome the more hectic variables of your day-to-day.
Guests can choose from a variety of accommodations based on their preferences. For a homely touch, there are beautiful cottages that comfort and warm you. The treehouses put you in touch with nature and cool you. Ffor those looking for a touch of grandeur, the luxury cabins will serve the purpose and not leave you wanting.
Be at peace and find contentment at this retreat.
"Just a couple of days of meditation and silence can have a significant impact on your life."
Move, Meditate and Massage Retreat
Shizuka Ryokan, Daylesford & surrounds, Victoria
For those looking to immerse themselves in rich culture and comfort, look no further than the Move, Meditate and Massage Retreat by Shizuka Ryokan. This authentic Japanese guesthouse is located on a 3½ acre property, where you will find yourself surrounded by countless trees and greenery.
The retreat brings together wellness and Japanese culture in a perfect blend. Guests receive a personalized written program best suited to their needs. Indulge in specially prepared breakfast made with locally sourced organic ingredients. The first day includes a two-hour private session with an experienced meditation, yoga and shiatsu massage therapist who will guide you through the program, as you learn about and partake in breathing techniques and yoga poses, meridian theory, acupressure, and more.
The rooms are designed based on traditional Japanese insulation principles and reflect comfort, simplicity, and beauty.
Walk away feeling relaxed, comforted and with new knowledge to continue your journey of finding peace within.
Silent Meditation Retreat
Happy Buddha Retreats, Blue Mountains, New South Wales
The team at Happy Buddha Retreat in the NSW Blue Mountains believe that just a couple of days of meditation and silence can have a significant impact on your life. They encourage you to experience introspection and tap into your inner thoughts, emotions, memories and ideas.
This Silent Meditation Retreat is offered every weekend and includes workshops, vegetarian meals and simple, twin-share accommodation with shared bathrooms in the Happy Buddha communal house. It’s a tech-free environment, so you’ll be handing in that phone and disconnecting from the outside world for just a little while.
Everything on the program is optional and you’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like, but with several deep relaxation practices, guided meditations and sensory nature immersions across the weekend, we’d be signing up to it all. You’ll leave feeling calm, content and rejuvenated.
"Walk away feeling relaxed, comforted and with new knowledge to continue your journey of finding peace within."
The Create and Meditate Retreat
Artfulness Retreats, Surf Coast, Victoria
Held on the surf coast of Victoria in Jan Juc, an hour from Melbourne, this two-night weekend retreat will help you find your inner artist through a range of workshops. meditation sessions, and sound baths.
Each retreat includes four art workshops to help you connect with your own creativity and get out of your comfort zone. You’ll also enjoy calming meditation sessions to help you find your artistic flow.
You’ll stay in a gorgeous house with ocean views, a beautiful onsite yoga studio, fire pit, mineral pool and extensive living and dining spaces. There will be free time and breaks throughout the day for delicious meals. This creative retreat will truly bring you back to calm.
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Image credits: Well Traveller, Happy Buddha Retreats and Shizuka Ryokan.
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