Central Australia Meditation Retreat

30 July - 3 August 2010

Campfire in the Heart, Alice Springs

“The stunning landscape of Central Australia has an ancient presence, a deep stillness and silence, that echoes the deepest presence of our Being. Meditation awakens our capacity to feel the vibrancy of nature and to recognise that the presence that surrounds us, is within us."

A Meditation Retreat in the "Heart" of Australia allows us to draw on and become one with the powerful spiritual energies that saturate and are this ancient and sacred land. There is enormous potential for inner transformation and healing, and a deep resting into the Essence of Life, an eternal peace of moment to moment Being.

Retreats bring together like-minded individuals, creating an energy and community where one's meditation practice and inquiry into Life can further deepen and become firmly established.

Aruna's retreats are suitable for both the beginner and the experienced. Instructions and guidance in different meditation techniques will be given. These will involve the breath, body scanning, Self-enquiry, walking & lying down meditation. Aruna will give some Talks with discussion and question time. Private one on one interviews will also be offered to help clear any doubts that might arise for participants.

Dates and Location

•30 July - 3 August 2010 (5 Day Retreat), Alice Springs, Central Australia

Airfares to Alice Springs are very cheap (Tiger Airways) if booked early.

5 Day Meditation Retreat Program

Start: Friday 30 July at 11am

Finish: Tuesday 3 August at 3pm

Daily Program

6.00am Wake-up Bell
6.30- 7.30am Meditation- Silent Sitting
7.30- 9.00am Yoga Asana (or your own practice)
9.00am Breakfast
9.00-11.00am Free Time
11.00am- 12.30pm Meditation - Sitting & Walking
1.00pm Lunch
12.30- 3.30pm Free Time and Optional Teacher Interviews
3.30- 5.00pm Meditation - Sitting & Walking
6.00pm Dinner 5.00- 7.30pm Free Time
7.30- 9.00pm Meditation with Talk, Discussion & Chanting

Venue & Accommodation & Meals

The Alice Springs Retreat will be held at "Campfire in the Heart". Campfire in the Heart is a beautifully restful 5 acre spiritual retreat centre on the southern side of the East MacDonnell Ranges, a brief 10 minute drive from the centre of Alice Springs. Accommodation is either twin share or camping. Delicious and healthy vegetarian meals, beverages, fruit and snacks will be provided. We are happy to cater for any special dietary requirements.

What to Bring:

• Yoga Mat
• Meditation cushion or stool- if you have one- if not we can provide this or a chair
• Meditation & Yoga blanket(s) or shawl- to keep warm
• Full bedding- pillow, sheets and doona or sleeping bag
• Warm clothes
• Towel & Toiletries
• Walking shoes to enjoy the surrounding bush
• Sunscreen and sun hat
• Water bottle
• Mosquito repellant and net- optional but handy
• Torch

Cost and Registration:

The cost for the 5 Day Retreat is $795 full or $770 concession twin share, and $735 full or $700 concession camping. Airfares to Alice Springs are very cheap (Tiger Airways) if booked early.

The cost of the Retreat includes all sessions (meditation & yoga), delicious and healthy vegetarian meals and accommodation.

To register for a Retreat please email or phone Aruna Giri (see contact details below) and he will email or post a registration form. To secure your place, please send the registration form and a deposit of $100 by either direct deposit (Bankwest bsb 303-545 account # 000 227 0) or cheque or money order made out to: Aruna Giri to 86 Blair St, Coburg, 3058. Full payment is due one week before the start of the retreat.
Refund Policy: A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your place. If there is a cancellation one week or more before the start of the retreat the full amount MINUS the non-refundable deposit of $100 will be refunded. For any cancellations less than one week before the start of the retreat there will be no refund. If the retreat is cancelled by the Organisers, then your full payment including your full deposit will be refunded.

For more information:
For bookings and more information, please contact Aruna Giri on 0424 401 583 or email: arunagiri68@gmail.com

On-going weekly Meditation sessions in Melbourne. See Schedules.

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