Deep Healing Retreat 2025

Embodiment practices For therapists and Those who Hold Space

June 6th to 9th

Continental House, Hepburn Springs

Immerse the body in restorative moments and awaken the psychological depths we share.

Located in Hepburn Springs, Victoria, we have the entire Continental House to roam, find our own little nook and settle in, sit in the garden or go for walks through nature.

Enjoy the sumptuousness of having your own space, meals served to you and yoga designed for your needs. Then dive into experiential understanding of Yoga Psychology ~ how the sensing, feeling body informs the mind about safety and social engagement, armouring and withdrawal. Expect a deep dive into the mind’s nature and come out the other end brimful with new ways of thinking and being in the world.

Katie de Araujo has a way of unravelling the stress, awakening the sensing body, opening hearts while expanding one’s knowledge and perspective.

Accommodation

You can choose

~ a twin share room (two single beds)

~ a private room - (queen beds almost sold out, be quick. There are still private rooms with king single available)

Room maximum capacity is 2.

Twin Share Rooms

You receive a generous discount when booking a shared room.

So invite a colleague or friend!

The Yoga

Katie de Araujo is a body-centered yoga therapist with expertise in embodiment: felt-sense movements that honour the natural movement of the body and the intuitive breath.

She teaches high level concepts of psychology and philosophy in practical, common sense language to equip learners with a sense of mastery and achievement.

In this long weekend retreat (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon):

~ you'll release the subtle armouring and vigilance we often think of as normal or okay. Why? To feel open, new and clearer so that new learning can occur.

~ Feel the effects of your particular nervous system and practice regulation and co-regulation with others

~ expand and then refine your practical knowledge of the mind-body connection from neuroscience, breath science and somatic experiencing.

~ learn essential practices and practice them to a level more masterful than otherwise would be possible (repeat, iterate, build)

~ have a clear framework for sharing your skills with clients or significant others in your life

~ be apart of a unified, supportive group (my favourite and most valued element of any retreat 💗) and make something special to remember forever.

Training and qualifications

Katie’s training extends across many styles of yoga from Iyengar to Somatics, she is extensively Trauma Informed and delights in offering each person the movement style that fits. She has facilitated a wide variety of groups for over 13 years, creating an atmosphere of belonging, safety and exploration. She has 20 years of Tai Chi and QiGong in her bones and shares her knowledge in a straightforward and generous manner.

Katie graduated from the Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Psychology and Literature. She has a keen interest in polyvagal theory and neuroscientific research on the mind body connection for wellbeing.

For a full overview go to www.bodycentred.com/aboutkatie

Katie is a Senior Level Yoga Teacher through Yoga Australia and a fully qualified practicing Yoga Therapist.

Payment & Registration

• Private room deluxe $1,950

• Private room $1,750

• Twin share $1,450

  Early Bird before 1st APRIl (6 available):

  • Private Delux $1,750

  • Private $1,550

  • Twin Share $1,250

A deposit of $300 will secure your place.

To register read the information on this page then click ‘Ready to Book’ which will take you to the online registration page.

Other useful information

Payments

Full payment of Early Bird is required by 31st March for Early Bird pricing to apply.

All payments must be made in full by 1st May when registrations close.

Registrations close on 1st May, 2024

No bookings can be accepted after this time and all payments are to be finalised.

Cancellation Policy

By registering you are agreeing to the cancellation policy as stated below.

Cancellation of registration, prior to 1st May will receive a full refund minus $50 admin fee.

The deposit is non refundable after 1st May, 2025.

For cancellations after 1st May we can only refund the balance of your payment (ie not the $300 deposit) if your spot is filled from the waitlist.

Covid -Safe Policy

In the case of any flu or cold-like symptoms attendees are expected to take necessary precautions to reduce spread.

Getting to the venue

Continental House is 10 mins from Daylesford and 115 km from the city of Melbourne and under 100 km from the Melbourne airport.

Directions to get there by car.

Getting there by public transport - There is a train and bus service that gets you to Ballan. It is a 35 minute taxi or an uber from there. Options can be found here

Carpooling - you will receive an email one week before the retreat with information including an option to offer / request car pooling to the venue.

Arrival Time

Arrive anytime between 3 - 5pm on Friday 6th June to settle into your room and take a look at the venue.

Facilities

Large dinning area

Comfy lounge area with fireplace

Free WiFi

Guest Laundry

Tea and Coffee station: snack, Pukka teas and coffee freely available

Cosy Reading Nook

Garden with benches

Verandah with view of the lawn and trees

Walks close by and along the river

What not to bring

Alcohol & recreational drugs are not to be consumed or brought to the retreat venue. 

Phones and iPad use will be discouraged. Phone use is not permitted in public spaces except to take photos eg: of your walks, nature or happy snaps with your new friends :-)

Retreatants stay within an agreed container, so no shopping or outings other than agreed to nature walks

Bonus Yoga Therapy Session

Choose from 40 available times between July to November, 2025. One complementary session per retreatant.

DISCLAIMER We provide a nurturing and safe environment and the program is thoughtfully planned, but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat. Medical history forms are to be completed before the retreat, however we also advise you to consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
It is essential that retreat participants retain full responsibility for their own physical and general well-being in applying instructions in the guided programs to their own circumstances. Body Centred Living will not accept liability for any injury or loss suffered by retreat participants in their practice, or any other time or activity. 
By registering you agree to participate in this yoga retreat at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any loss or injury suffered. 
The venue: the description of the premises is given in good faith; no responsibility for misinterpretation will be accepted.