Beginners' Vedic Meditation retreat

Learn to meditate over a long weekend on retreat in the Blue Mountains this August.

For many people, learning Vedic Meditation is one of the most significant moments of their lives.

It was for me when I learned with my teacher Tim back in 2014. Within weeks, I knew this was something I wanted to teach myself, which I started doing a couple of years later in 2016.

A Vedic Meditation retreat can be a turning point. On retreat, we take ourselves away from our everyday concerns and obligations and get a chance to disconnect and review where we are and where we want to be.

This August 15-18, I'll be taking a group of new and existing meditators to Leura in the Blue Mountains, NSW for three nights of deep rejuvenation and reflection.

There will be two tracks – one for people who are completely new to Vedic Meditation and one for those who have already learned.

For beginners, I will give you your mantra and guide you through the four session course to give you the knowledge and confidence to become a daily meditator and enjoy all the benefits that come with that.

Benefits include overcoming overthinking, improved sleep and productivity and getting clearer on your purpose.

You will also be introduced to the Rounding program that the more experienced meditators will be diving into. More info on that below.

Rather than trying to fit this in around your usual duties and responsibilities, make things easier by taking yourself away to the Blue Mountains to give this the time and space it deserves.

The retreat cost for beginners includes a discounted rate of $500 for the learn to meditate component, making this one of the most cost effective ways to learn and experience and retreat.

Accommodation

We will be staying at the well-appointed Eastview Estate retreat centre in Leura and you have a choice between a king room with private bathroom or making a friend and opting for twin share. The twin share rooms each have their own bathroom. If you are travelling alone and opt for a twin, we will pair you with someone of the same sex we believe you will get along with.

Pricing

Cost for single (king room) – includes Vedic Meditation training: $2250

Cost for shared room (king or twin share, per person) – includes Vedic Meditation training: $1949

Cost includes accommodation, all meals and instruction include beginners’ Vedic Meditation training. Treatments are available from the retreat centre at additional cost.

Save your spot by paying a deposit now – there are only limited spaces on this intimate retreat.

The pricing above is for brand new meditators. If you have learned Vedic Meditation before or have done a meditation course with Rory before, you can subtract $500 from the above prices.

What is rounding?

Rounding is an ancient technique that combines our meditation practice with breathwork and a simple, non-strenuous yoga sequence. The result is a deep, immersive experience that will amplify your meditation practice.

Rounding is often called “industrial strength meditation” and can bring about significant personal development in a short time.

Some of the gentle yoga poses we do to open up the body before meditation when we round.

What happens on a rounding retreat?

We gather in a space away from our regular obligations and dive deeper into ourselves to speed up our evolution and self development.

Typically, each day consists of rounding instruction, group rounding, free time that can also be spent rounding (for the keen beans!), a knowledge meeting exploring an aspect of Vedic teaching and delicious meals enjoyed chatting with likeminded meditators.

Breakthroughs on retreat

Some of my biggest personal breakthroughs have happened on retreats, including completely overhauling my attitude to dating in Byron Bay in 2015, and quitting alcohol in Mexico in 2018.

The industrial strength meditation plus the separation from day-to-day concerns allowed me a clarity of thinking that I didn't usually have access to.

Save your spot by paying a deposit below – you will thank yourself later!