The goal of meditation (and all our actions) is freedom. If you want happiness, you are looking for freedom from unhappiness. If you want security, it is freedom from insecurity. If you are fearful, angry or anxious you really want freedom from those negative feelings. The practice of meditation and the knowledge that underlines the wisdom of yoga will lead you to this freedom.

Meditation Retreat

Join Swami Pujan and senior teachers at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre to deepen your personal meditation practice and understanding. Choose from a 6-day, 9-day or 4-day refresher program. Gain valuable insights and explore various meditation techniques including breath focus, walking meditation, mantra, and chanting, aiming to find the one that best suits you and enhances your practice.

Meditation Retreat Dates

9 Day Retreat

Perfect for beginners.
The program includes a balance of yoga classes, wellness and philosophy sessions and meditation training workshops. The philosophy will focus on the path of Jnana Yoga and include self enquiry. You will also have time to reflect and relax by the mineral salt swimming pool or at the beach.

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6 Day Retreat

Perfect for yoga teachers.
Due to the feedback from participants – 6 days was just not enough! You will have the opportunity to deepen your meditation experience and further enhance your ability to teach meditation as part of a yoga class.

 

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4 Day Retreat

Perfect for past participants.
We are also offering the option to just join the last 4 days of the program. Only past participants in previous Meditation Courses with Swami Pujan will be accepted into the 4 day course.

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March 23 - 26, 2024

Course Overview

Lead by Swami Pujan and including other senior teachers, the program includes a balance of yoga classes, wellness and philosophy sessions and training workshops. The philosophy will focus on the path of Jnana Yoga and include self enquiry. You will also have time to reflect and relax by the mineral salt swimming pool or at the beach.

The first 6 days will cover the foundations of the techniques and allow you time to experience the methods. The final 3 days of the 9 day program will dive more deeply into practice and give you time to develop a personal relationship with a method that resonates with you. You will also benefit from Swami Pujan’s support and guidance as you navigate potentially life changing insights.

The retreat is suitable for those looking to deepen their personal practice and understanding and also for those on the teaching path.

The ultimate freedom comes when you understand that all of your expectations may or may not come to fruition, as you would like. Can you accept the outcome what ever it might be? This is grateful acceptance, the fruit of meditation and wisdom!

The process is to let go of expectations and attachments and remember that you cannot really hold onto or completely control anything in this world. If we can see that we are only caretakers for this life and everything we have is a gift, even the things we don’t like, then freedom is attainable.

When we practice meditation and settle into the silence we begin to cultivate acceptance. To realise that it is only when we take something personally that negativity arises. You have to understand that if you do take a situation personally and become upset, angry or fearful, it is that reaction that leads to disharmony.

By establishing a regular meditation practice it does become easier to accept everything with an attitude of grateful acceptance. In this way meditation becomes a loving acceptance and it is heartfelt. You begin to see every action as a gift, that this life, your life, is a miracle, it is a gift to you!

This retreat will be facilitated by Byron Yoga Centre Senior Teachers led by Swami Pujan.

Meditation Retreat Focus

  • Learn various different meditation techniques including Buddhist and Yogic traditions such as breath focus, walking meditation, mantra and chanting
  • Delve into the science behind meditation and the philosophy that supports it
  • Recognise the obstacles in meditation practice
  • Learn how to establish a daily meditation practice
  • Discover the ways to teach, bring meditation into the yoga class and begin to develop your teaching methods
  • Enjoy yoga classes suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced
  • Further deepen and establish your practice in the final 3 days of the 9 day program

Meditation Retreat Inclusions

  • Shared accommodation in quad-share cabin (ensuite and/or private rooms at an additional cost subject to availability)
  • All meals – 3 meals each day, light and delicious sattvic vegetarian cuisine
  • Herbal teas and fruit available all day (sweet treats and cold drinks on sale)
  • Daily meditation training & instruction (varied styles), philosophy talks
  • Meditation manual
  • Twice daily yoga – morning and afternoon
  • Evening sessions
  • Use of the mineral salt swimming pool

On completion you will receive a certificate of completion (75 hours for 9 days, 50 hours for 6 days and 25 hours for 4 days) and this can be counted as towards any Byron Yoga Centre Level 1 or Level 2 where you have already participated in the residential intensive. This training can be counted as your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) as required by Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and Yoga Australia.
Note: There are no assessments or online requirements for this course.
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Arrival day

2:00pm-3:00pm
Arrive and settle in to your accommodation
3:00pm
- 4:30pm
Welcome Circle and Meditation
4:30pm
-6:00pm
Meditation techniques and Philosophy Session
6:00pm- 7:00pm
Dinner followed by evening meditation session

Daily programme

6:30am- 8:00amAsana Based Movement, Pranayama and Meditation
8:00am- 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am
-10:00am
Meditation Enquiry and Philosophy
10:00am
-10:30amMorning Break
10:30am-12:30pm
Meditation Techniques and Teaching Methods
12:30pm
-1:30pmLunch
1:30pm- 2:30pm
Free Time for Rest or Reflection
2:30pm- 4:00pm
Meditation Techniques and Philosophy Session
4:00pm
- 4:30pm
Afternoon Tea
4:30pm
- 6:00pm
Meditation Techniques and Teaching Methods
6:00pm
- 7:00pm
Dinner
7:00pm
-Meditation Session or Yoga Nidra

Last Day

6:30am- 8:00amAsana Based Movement, Pranayama and Meditation
8:00am- 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am-10:00am
Meditation Enquiry and Philosophy
10:00am-10:30amMorning Break
10:30am-11:30amClosing Circle
11:30am
-Check out and departure (you are welcome to stay on to use the facilities and have lunch)

* Daily program may vary slightly – you will receive full details upon arrival
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This fully residential retreat will be held at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
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About Byron Yoga Teacher Trainings

Byron Yoga Centre is one of the oldest Yoga Teacher Training Centres in Australia, with over 30 years experience, offering accredited yoga training in both the practice and philosophy of yoga.

Byron Yoga Centre’s 50 and 25 hour Specialty Trainings are designed to be stand alone courses as well as being applicable to part of your 200 or 300 certificates. They fit particularly well as part of a Level 2 300 hour course. To be counted as part of a Level 1 or Level 2 the modular course must be undertaken after the residential intensive not before. These modular course hours can also be used for the ongoing professional development required each year by Yoga Alliance and other professional bodies. Or you could just do one because you want to learn more. Click on the links below to learn more and see upcoming training courses.

All our Level 1 courses, both in Australia and overseas, are registered with the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Accreditation.

More info on our Level 1, 12 day Intensive Courses | Level 1, 20 day Intensive Courses

20 Day

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April 1 - 20, 2024 Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – April 2024
June 24 - July 13, 2024 Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – June 2024
September 16 - October 5, 2024 Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – September 2024

This course integrates Part A and Part B of the above Level 1 Intensive course, within a do-able, 20 day time frame. Immerse yourself in yoga in beautiful Byron Bay for three, transformational weeks…read more

12 Day

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April 1 - 12, 2024 Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – April 2024
June 24 - July 5, 2024 Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – June 2024
September 16 - 27, 2024 Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – September 2024

A flexible option for busy people. Part A is a fully residential, immersion course. Eat, sleep and deepen your passion for yoga, for 12 days straight! Part B is completed by correspondence, at your own pace…read more

Japanese 14 day Level 1 Intensive Yoga Teacher Training

This residential Level 1 course caters specifically for Japanese students with all content taught in both English and Japanese. Held at our Byron Bay Training Centre this course is designed for Japanese yoga students wishing to be teachers and also for those who want to just deepen their own knowledge of all aspects of yoga. There is however a strong focus on teaching skills and opportunities to practice teaching in class situations…read more

More info on our: Level 2 Intensive Courses | Conversion Course

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12 Day

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September 9 - 20, 2024 Level 2 Intensive – 12 day – September 2024

Conversion Course

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Open Dates Conversion Course Level 2 Teacher Training – 2023

Top up your yoga teaching qualifications by completing this next level. Completion of both Level 1 and Level 2, will provide you with the 500 hours recognized by Yoga Alliance and eligibility for recognition by the Yoga Australia…read more

More info on our:

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March 23 - 26, 2024 4 Day Meditation Retreat – March 2024
May 9 - 12, 2024 4 Day Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training – May 2024
May 20 - 25, 2024 6 Day Prenatal Teacher Training – May 2024
June 3 - 8, 2024 6 Day Ayurveda + Yoga Immersion – June 2024
July 15 - 24, 2024 10 Day Remedial & Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – July 2024
July 15 - 20, 2024 6 Day Remedial Yoga Training – July 2024
July 21 - 24, 2024 4 Day Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – July 2024
August 29 - September 1, 2024 4 Day Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – September 2024
August 29 - September 7, 2024 10 Day Restorative & Yin Yoga Teacher Training – September 2024
September 2 - 7, 2024 6 Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training – September 2024
November 21 - 24, 2024 4 Day Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training – November 2024

Restorative Yoga

Trauma-Aware Yoga with Chris Thompson Lang

Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Prenatal 85 hour PRYT Teacher Training

Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Pujan 

Remedial Yoga with Bec Isaacs

10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is accredited as a ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) nationally recognised course.

In order to be able to offer this high standard of teacher training, Byron Yoga Centre is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia, and our trainers are nationally recognised Training and Assessment trainers and assessors.

10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching 12 months

Ideal for international students as participants can apply for a 12 month student visa. An opportunity to apply to study yoga, work and live in beautiful Byron Bay or Melbourne. This course is run over a 50 week period …read more

Purna Yoga Pty Ltd t/a Byron Yoga Centre | RTO No. 91522 | CRICOS ID. 03418E
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching. Course code: 102571E

What an amazing experience. Not only was it filled with amazing information, insights and practical experience to give the confidence to teach meditation, but it was also an incredible personal journey of self-discovery. Thank you so much and I am looking forward to my next course in October with you.

Lyn, review on Yoga Alliance website.

It was more than I expected and hoped for, I really enjoyed it. Especially Swami’s sense of humour. I’m excited to incorporate it into my everyday life.

Steph

Swami Pujan is a fantastic teacher and I’m looking forward to his future workshops and trainings.

Maya

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