Deep rest is essential for brain function, your immune system and your nervous system, essentially the quality of your life, and yet we rarely prioritise rest.
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Why is rest important?
The inability to rest effectively can lead to poor sleep due to our bodies and minds being overstimulated. This creates stress within the system.
Many people suffer chronic low-level stress and think it's normal. Chronic stress contributes to;
- high blood pressure,
- causes brain changes that may contribute to anxiety, depression, and addiction,
- promotes the formation of artery-clogging deposits,
- contributes to obesity, both through direct mechanisms (causing people to eat more) or
indirectly (decreasing sleep and exercise).
“One of the most valuable things we can do in life is to learn deep relaxation - making an effort to spend some time every day quieting our minds in order to create inner peace and better health”
~ Herbert Benson, M.D.
LOCATION
PENNYROYAL, VICTORIA
King Parrot Retreat Centre is nestled on the north-facing hillside of the spectacular Pennyroyal Valley, situated near the Great Ocean Road and Lorne in the Otway Ranges. Consisting five cottages, lodge, hall and campground, King Parrot is a popular destination.
The architecturally designed accommodation is fully self-contained. Each offers comfort, character and privacy in a rustic bush land setting, including stunning valley views.
Many people suffer chronic low-level stress and think it's normal.
This retreat experience is designed to allow you to discover how to rest deeply, and how to prioritise it when you leave retreat. Every activity planned is slow, steady and mindful. You will relish in the deeply restorative practice that is Massoga® every day. The chef creates meals that are utterly delicious and easily digested, so your digestive system can rest. You will be nourished inside and out.
Retreat activities include;
Massoga® with Wallis
Slow Flow Yoga
Meditation
Sound Bathing
Nature Walks
Private Massage
RETREAT SCHEDULE*
Day 1 - Thursday
Arrival from 3pm
5.30pm Welcome Yoga and Meditation and Intention setting for the retreat.
7pm Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Friday
7am Slow Flow
8am Morning Meditation
830am Breakfast
1030am Nature Hike (beginner friendly)
1pm Lunch
230pm Afternoon Meditation
430-6pm Massoga®
7pm Dinner
Private massages sessions on request
Day 3 - Saturday
8am Morning Meditation
830am Breakfast
11am Massoga® massage yoga
1pm Lunch
4pm Happiness Diet Workshop
5pm Slow Flow Yoga + Sound Bath
7pm Dinner
Day 4 Sunday
8am Morning Meditation and Slow Flow Yoga 930am Farewell Breakfast
11am Departure
*Subject to change
“Morning meditation, daily yin classes & afternoon sessions of massoga which combines long holds in restorative poses with the addition of gentle massage to assist the body deepen into the pose. Simply blissful."
~ Claire, Victoria, Magnetic Retreat, March 2021
Deep nourishment
When food is made with love, you can taste it. Your nourishing vegetarian and vegan retreat meals taste like love at the hands of conscious creator and chef Chase of S.L.O.W. Catering.
Some of his specialities include;
Golden Tropical Smoothie
Chia Pudding with mango, pawpaw & raw honey
Avocado Salad
Sweet Cherry Tomato and Basil Soup
Tamari Tofu with sesame soba noodles
Beetroot & Walnut Salad with shaved Goats Cheese
Image by Britt James @in_the_flow_
Image by Britt James @in_the_flow_
Image by Britt James @in_the_flow_
If you desire a deeper connection to your body, and to understand your needs on a physiological level, if you wish to nurture yourself to your best state of health, join Massoga® and S.L.O.W. Catering for a long weekend of Deep Rest.
Bookings close 21st January 2024
unless sold out prior.