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hepburn & daylesford region links

continental house

Built in 1927 as a guesthouse, Continental House is a Vegan Life Sanctuary providing accommodation with the opportunity for guests to...

  • experience a quiet, peaceful environment for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, self reflection and celebration actively
  • facilitate the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) & respect for all life
  • share knowledge and wisdom to nurture and illuminate the inner path

Continental House Accommodation

Hepburn Retreat Centre front verandah and gardens.
(Continental House was renamed Hepburn Retreat Centre at the beginning of 2009.)

hepburn bathhouse & spa

masage at hepburn bath house

A relaxing massage at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

The historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been welcoming visitors since 1895 to bathe in the region’s mineral waters. An icon of the region, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is nestled in the Mineral Springs Reserve near picturesque Hepburn Springs and Daylesford, and draws mineral waters directly from the springs to offer a unique spa and bathhouse experience.

To find out more about massage and treatments at Hepburn Bath House visit: http://www.hepburnbathhouse.com

Yoga and meditation resource links

wayward yogi

Wayward Yogi is a blog, maintained and occasionally updated by Ostii, Hepburn Retreat Centre's manager. One day he will get his act together and use his web skills.

find yoga

Find Yoga is Australia's premier yoga directory, providing an extensive yoga resource directory that benefits yoga schools, yoga teachers and yoga students, as well as helping to bring together the yoga community.

The Find Yoga website aims to service the yoga community by listing upcoming events, workshops, notices, yoga teaching jobs, information about visiting teachers and events, in an attempt to achieve their goal of listing every single yoga class in Australia.

yoga camp - victoria

Yoga Camp is a low-cost, family friendly opportunity for everyone to experience the benefits of a retreat.

Connect with your spirituality and other yoga-minded people in a beautiful bush setting on the the Goulburn River. Suitable as an introduction to yoga and meditation as well as an opportunity for more experienced practitioners to deepen and reinforce their yoga sadhana.

The organisers of yoga camp believe that everyone should be able to have a retreat-style experience regardless of how much they earn, so we have created an inspiring event with experienced, qualified instructors that is affordable for everyone.

You will learn how to prepare your food to maximise nutrition, as well as have an opportunity to experience the spiritual benefits of service!

THe next yoga camp is 20th to 22nd November 2010. You can read more and register for yoga camp at www.yogacamp.com.au

gertrude street yoga

Gertrude Street Yoga and Healing Centre run regular yoga retreats at Hepburn Retreat Centre.

yoga with anahata

Anahata Giri’s love of yoga and meditation has spanned 23 years and she has been teaching for 7 years. In her first yoga class at nineteen, she knew she had found ‘home’. Anahata explores a wide range of yoga practices to not only bring life to the body, heart and mind but to bring us home to our innate wholeness.

Anahata teaches prenatal and general yoga in Melbourne at the Gertrude Street Yoga Studio in Fitzroy and Prana House in Thornbury.

Anahata holds regular yoga and meditation retreats at the retreat centre.

meditation with aruna

Aruna runs regular meditation retreats at the retreat centre. Aruna's retreats are suitable for both the beginner and the experienced meditator. Instructions and guidance in different meditation techniques will be given. These will involve the breath, body scanning, Self-enquiry, walking & lying down meditation.

Aruna lives in Melbourne with his wife and son, and is now openly sharing his insights and knowledge.

yoga and meditation retreats victoria

Details of yoga and mediation retreats coming soon.

dance of life yoga

Life is a dance a play a game! How to pass the tests and trials and still come up smiling for more? The understanding that all of our life is a learning and all of the tests are for our own growth, certainly increases and releases the joy hidden within the rock of painful experience.

The Dance of Life Yoga grew organically and naturally from a tiny seed to the flowering tree it has become involving many and varied artists, students, and individuals.

To read more about yoga classes at dance of life http://www.yogadanceoflife.com/

tigress yoga - melbourne

Tigress Yoga offers spiritual embodiment arts for women. It is a self cultivation practice relevant for modern women to awaken authentic spirituality and feminine radiance. Based on ancient female spiritual-sexual alchemy from Tantra and the Tao; Tigress Yoga encourages the intelligent management of woman's natural, inner resources.

To read more about Tigress Yoga go to: http://www.tigressyoga.org

flufkin yoga - melbourne

Through an approach that incorporates awareness of all aspects of being. Flufkin Yoga promotes the alignment of body, mind, emotions and spirit. The teachings have an emphasis on self-observation.

By steadying the emotions and calming the mind, we can gain a sense of perspective, bringing a feeling of peace, freedom and inner strength. As one practices yoga, the body, emotions, and intellect unite to remove obstacles to the realisation of perfect happiness. Flufkin Yoga is a synthesis of methods that develops the sincere practitioner or aspirant.

More information on Flufkin Yoga can be found at: http://www.flufkinyoga.com.au/

yoga arts academy

The Yoga Arts Academy Melbourne has been teaching the principles of Sakshin Ghatashta Yoga since its establishment in 1998. Sakshin Ghatastha Yoga has its roots in classical Hatha Yoga and the disciplines developed by the ancient Tantric masters of India, Tibet and China.

The Yoga Arts Academy offers yoga classes, yoga workshops, yoga retreats and personal tuition in Sakshin Ghatastha yoga as well as meditation and Tibetan pulsing practice.

Read more at the Yoga Arts Academy website: http://www.yogaartsacademy.com/

ashtanga yoga centre melbourne

Ashtanga Yoga combines an ancient series of postures with a flowing breath and movement system. This combination increases strength, endurance and flexibility whileclearing the body of accumulated toxins and emotional blocks. Classes and retreats are designed to cultivate a consistent and patient approach to support the complete unfolding of your being.

Classes run every day of the year for both beginners and experienced students, with ongoing introductory courses in Ashtanga yoga throughout the year to help you to develop a solid practice.

Find out more about Ashtanga Yoga Centre classes, workshops and retreats: http://www.ashtangamelbourne.com.au

yoga teachers association

The Yoga Teachers Association of Australia Inc (YTAA) is the national association for yoga teachers from all traditions and styles of yoga. Whether you are a yoga practitioner looking for a teacher, or a yoga teacher looking for registration, representation and networking, you'll find YTAA members are leaders in the yoga community, teaching and promoting the many holistic benefits of yoga and meditation.

Visit the Yoga Teachers Association website: http://www.yogateachers.asn.au/

bodymindlife yoga

BodyMindLife is a community of urban yogis with a holistic approach to life. Enjoy a class, do the 40-day Revolution, take it further with workshops and retreats, or continue your yoga journey with the teacher training.

Timetables, prices and more information on BodyMindLife yoga at: http://www.bodymindlife.com/yoga

byron yoga centre

Byron Yoga Centre is one of the longest running yoga schools in Australia. Founded in 1988 by John Ogilvie, when Byron Bay was little more than a sleepy village, they offer regular accredited yoga teacher training courses, as well as yoga retreats and daily yoga classes.

The yoga taught at Byron Yoga Centre is called Purna, meaning integrated or complete. Purna yoga represents a holistic approach to yoga integrating not just the physical postures but also philosophy, meditation, pranayama breath control and the yogic personal and social code of ethics.

Visit Byron Yoga Centre's website for classes, retreats and workshop information: http://www.byronyoga.com/

santosha yoga - byron bay

Santosha offers unique, world-class yoga retreats and combined yoga and surf retreats, including one of the most comprehensive yoga teacher training programs for aspiring teachers and students.

Santosha chooses beautiful locations, including Byron Bay, Australia; Bali; Fiji; and other wonderful, exotic destinations with a wide range of yoga retreats to choose from; whether you're an experienced yogi wanting to find new depth in your practise, a beginner wishing to kick-start your journey, someone in need of pampering, always had a desire to learn how to surf or a family wanting to have an alternative to the usual hectic vacation.

The home of Santosha yoga surfing retreats: http://www.yogasurfingretreats.com/

satyananda yoga - rocklyn

The Satyananda Yoga Rocklyn Ashram located at Rocklyn provides a supportive environment for taking time out to practice traditional aspects of yoga through wellbeing programs and accredited learning.

Approximately an hour and a half from Melbourne the Yoga Ashram is set in a secluded forest environment abundant in wildlife and natural beauty. Visitors are welcome to participate in a day visit or to stay for short or longer periods, with the opportunity to experience the diversity of wellbeing programs including the yogic lifestyle of minduflness practised at the Ashram. The general daily program offers involvment with the community residents in the general daily duties - a practice of mindfulness - Karma Yoga, a morning yoga class, midday yoga nidra - deep relaxation, evening meditation and varied evening programs.

More on courses and retreats in Rocklyn at: http://www.yogavic.com/

the yoga page

A comprehensive online yoga guide for Yoga Gatherings, Yoga Resorts and Retreat Centers worldwide. Easy to use search engines allow you to find the information you are looking for.

Research, compare and plan your Yoga Activity here: http://theyogapage.com/

spirit dance - ecstatic dance

Spirit Dance is an active meditation where movement, music, breath and prayer are used to explore our inner life. It is a safe and sacred space that allows the inner wisdom of the body to guide us into an essential dance where personal revelation is possible, and dance becomes a powerful doorway into consciousness.

Spirit Dance currently runs from Dance of Life Yoga Studio in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

massage and natural therapies links

yoga trinity - thai yoga massage

Yoga Trinity offers Ashtanga Vinyasa and Pilates classes, workshops, teacher training and retreats in tropical Port Douglas and throughout Australia and Canada. Join them for an internationally registered Yoga Teacher Training program, Thai Yoga Massage Training, continuing education workshops and retreats and enjoy the beauty of nature while you explore and experience the benefits of yoga. 

Yoga Trinity's homepage http://yogatrinity.com/Home/tabid/86/Default.aspx

nalini retreat - daylesford massage

Nalini Retreat, based in Vincent Street in Daylesford have a commitment to bringing you the finest quality care, massage treatments and therapies to ensure your deep sense of well-being. Enjoy their private balcony after your massage treatments with a herbal tea & muffin.

Full information on massage and wellness packages and treatments: http://www.naliniretreat.com.au

Mesothelioma Symptoms

As a form of complementary and alternative medicine, naturopathic medicine draws from a variety of fields to use both nature and natural forces within the human body to treat diseases. Naturopathic medicine can involve herbal treatments, acupuncture, p hysical activity, physical stimulation and other techniques either as a replacement for or a compliment to typical medical care.

http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com

Vegan Resources & links

vega deva

Vega Deva is the vegan blog and vegan information website of Hepburn Retreat Centre owner Zalan Glen. http://www.vegadeva.com.au

vegan perfection

Vegan Perfection is a Melbourne based importer, exporter and distributor of leading vegan brands to health food and organic shops plus restaurants, caterers and directly to customers via our brand new on-line shop. We specialise in fine organic foods that are FREE FROM all animal 'products' and cholesterol so excluding meat, fish, egg, honey and dairy, but we also sell books and organic vegan body care completely FREE FROM parabens or nasty chemicals.

Vegan Perfection VEgan Pie

A perfectly vegan pie from Vegan Perfection

To learn more about Vegan Perfection check out our about us page If you're interested in learning about veganism and its benefits to you, to animals, to the planet's hungry people and to the Earth, please visit the websites listed on our links page.

vegan wares

Vegan Wares is a vegan products shop located in Smith Street Collingwood, selling shoes, boots, belts & wallets. http://www.veganwares.com/

vegan voice

A quarterly magazine for those who want to practise respect for all life. An independent publication, it promotes a nonviolent way of living that is beneficial to the planet and to all animals, both human and nonhuman. It also helps provide a platform for like-minded groups and individuals. Subscriptions and more: http://veganic.net/

aduki

Aduki online is a food and lifestyle magazine primarily for those interested in an animal free existence, with news and features from around the world but there's plenty to interest anyone with an open mind. Aduki online: http://www.aduki.net.au/

the vegan society of australia

The Vegan Society of Australia is a diverse group of people shareing a concern about the effects a diet and lifestyle based on exploitation of animals is doing to our environment, our country and our planet. http://www.veganaustralia.net

going vegan

Lisa Dempster's blog post on how to be vegan http://www.lisadempster.com.au/how-to-be-vegan

vegan revolution

Buy vegan cosmetics, books, DVDs and more online http://www.veganrevolution.com.au

vegetarian network victoria

Vegetarian Network Victoria Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia. It is run by people who care about human health, animal welfare and the environment. VNV is devoted to promoting the many benefits of vegetarianism and providing quality service, support and up-to-date information to vegetarians, vegans and the general community.

Join the Vegetarian Network Victoria mailing list or find out more here: http://www.vnv.org.au

vegan accommodation

Continental House (Hepburn House Retreat Centre) has a variety of accommodation including family rooms, cottages are all in a vegan, smoke-, alcohol- and drug-free environment. http://www.continentalhouse.com.au/accommodation.html

mango - raw vegan fruitarian

A one stop service with everything you ever needed to know about fruitarianism and more. From the blog of Mango the fruitarian: http://mangodurian.blogspot.com/

 

environment and sustainability

centre for sustainability leadership

There are hundreds of thousands of young people across the globe who can imagine a different, more sustainable future, but don’t know how to go about creating it. The Centre for Sustainability Leadership is designed to bridge this gap by empowering young people to make their communities more sustainable.
http://www.csl.org.au

green renters

For those striving to lead sustainable and ecological existences within the confines of rental property. Providing advice for those who are unable to make major changes to a property but still intend to spend many years and call somewhere home. http://www.greenrenters.org

arunachala greening

A group of South Indian villagers and their supporters working to restore a healthy ecosystem for all sentient beings in our area. Committed to working in co-operation with natural processes, activities are located at the foot of the sacred mountain Arunachala beside the temple town of Thiruvannamalai in the State of Tamil Nadu, India.
http://www.arunachalagreening.com/

sustainable melbourne

sustainable stylist

hepburn relocalisation network

sustainable hepburn - SHARE

massage & training

massage training courses

Hepburn Retreat Centre offers a number of massage training programs facilitated by various massage trainers and teachers. Located just over an hour from Melbourne, and close to Ballarat, Bendigo and Castlemaine, it is a very convenient place to study massage or the ideal base from which to run a massage workshop, training or course.
More on Hepburn Retreat Centre massage training: http://www.hepburnretreatcentre.com.au/massage-training-courses.html

thai yoga massage training

Yoga Trinity offers Ashtanga Vinyasa and Pilates classes, workshops, instructor training and retreats in tropical Port Douglas and throughout Australia and Canada. Offering internationally registered Yoga Teacher Training program, Thai Yoga Massage Training, Continuing Education Workshops and Retreats.

All about Thai yoga massage: http://yogatrinity.com/ThaiYogaMassage/tabid/83/Default.aspx
Yoga Trinity also offers a range of yoga workshops and 4-day yoga retreats

nalini retreat - massage

Nalini Retreat, based in Vincent Street in Daylesford have a commitment to bringing you the finest quality care, massage treatments and therapies to ensure your deep sense of well-being. Enjoy their private balcony after your massage treatments with a herbal tea & muffin.

Full information on massage and wellness packages and treatments: http://www.naliniretreat.com.au

central highlands school of massage

The Central Highlands School of Massage was created in 1998 to facilitate the growing need for well-trained local masseurs in this region. The massage courses are ideal for people looking for a change in career or a skill to enjoy with family and friends. Currently, all courses are offered in Hepburn Springs, Victoria, at the Hepburn Retreat Centre in Lone Pine Avenue. Introductory and advanced courses available: http://chsm.com.au/massage-courses/

 

healing & wellness

hearth healing centre

The Hearth Centre is a co-operatively run community healing sanctuary founded upon the commitment to the awakening of full human potential - living in harmony with nature, with ourselves and with each other.

Hearth Centre info on acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, yoga and all workshops: http://www.thehearthcentre.com/

natural therapy pages

personal counselling

om reiki - melbourne