Spring arrives on the winds, carrying with it a sense of renewal and possibility. As the days grow lighter and longer, the earth awakens, and what was once hidden begins to push its way toward the surface. This is the turning of yin to yang, the quiet gestation of winter giving way to the vibrant force of spring.
This retreat is an invitation to harness the energy of the season - to take the wisdom gathered in the stillness of winter and begin to shape it into vision. Through grounding practices, enlivening movement, breathwork, and seasonal rituals, we’ll explore what is ready to come forth, what seeds within us are ready to be nourished, and how we might align ourselves with the creative power of spring.
A central part of the day is a guided breathwork journey, a potent and expansive experience that helps to clear what no longer serves, while opening space for clarity and inspiration. Held with care, this practice invites you to connect deeply with yourself and to feel the rising energy that supports new beginnings. This is a time to shed what has accumulated, to breathe fresh life into your body and spirit, and to step into the role of creator in your own life. Together we will gather the fruits of the inner season, honour the visions stirring within, and generate the momentum to bring them into the world.
Come and spend the day immersed in the vibrancy of spring – aligning with its rhythms, awakening your own creative force, and stepping into the year ahead with energy and intention.
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18th October 2025
15th November 2025
Please note that these retreats are designed to attend just the one day or as many as you like. Each day is unique and if you would like to see the itinerary for a future seasonal retreat please do not hesitate to contact us.
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10am ~ Opening Sacred Sharing Circle, with Cacao and Meditation. Here we come together as a collective and set our intentions from this heart opened, expansive state.
10.30am ~ Learn more about the immense health benefits of consciously breathing along with an introductory breathwork session.
12pm ~ Movement Practice. We move to stoke our inner fire and melt away any stagnant waters within and anything else that needs to be shifted. It’s when we drop out of minds and into the body that we remember the essence of who we are, and discover the innate wisdom resides within.
1pm ~ Lunch. It’s time to replenish the body with a nutritious nourishing lunch made with fresh seasonal and ingredients which are locally sourced and organic where possible.
2pm ~ Yoga Nidra. Designed to invoke a deep sense of relaxation, regeneration and replenishment of the body, whilst stilling the mind and resetting the nervous system. We will be working more deeply with intention (Sankalpa) to plant the seed deep within your mind (and neural pathways) for what you’re calling into your life.
2.30pm ~ Breathwork. In the rhythm of our breath lies the key to unlocking our deepest sensations. When we embrace it fully, our breath becomes a gentle yet potent force, moving us from within. As we surrender to its flow, tensions melt away, paving the path for newfound spaces within us to blossom - an invitation into curiosity and expansion.
3.30pm ~ Tea and snacks.
4pm ~ Contrast Therapy session. Now it’s time to meet yourself in the ice. There is nothing like a cold immersion to meet your mind where it’s at and we’ve found there’s nothing quite like this experience to bring you into pure present awareness. The combination of breath and cold immersion has been scientifically proven to reduce inflammation in the body, which is the root cause of many health issues, including auto immune diseases. This is followed by an infrared sauna session that detoxifies the body, along with numerous other benefits. And then if you’re feeling brave there is the opportunity to face the cold once again. We do this for the brown fat activation, which is the good fat that we need more of! This is what stokes our metabolism and helps to prevent diabetes and heart disease.
5.00 pm ~ Closing circle. As we bring the day to a close, we’ll gather in circle to ground, integrate, and honour the journey we’ve shared. This is a sacred moment to reflect, to be witnessed, and to gently seal the space. Carrying forward what you’ve received, and leaving behind anything that no longer serves.
Please note that this itinerary is a guide to give you indication of what to expect for the day and could potentially be moved around a bit. Timing can vary depending on how much people share in the beginning circle, for example, but we will ensure the day has come to completion by 5.30pm so that those needing to get the 6pm ferry home can do so. We highly recommend extending your stay here and booking a night or two to really integrate the learnings from the day.
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Cacao Meditation, Yoga Movement Practice, Breathwork, Sauna, Cold Plunge, snacks and a locally sourced wholefoods nutritious lunch will be provided.
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Just bring a water bottle, journal and your beautiful self (no matter what state you're in, all of you is welcome here!) dressed in warm comfortable loose clothing to practice in, layers are suggested for this time of year. All yoga mats and props, plus towels for the sauna and ice bath, will be provided.
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Why not fully immerse yourself in the Sandhana experience and add on a stay prior to, and/or, after the retreat, to fully rest, rejuvenate and receive. There are three rooms to choose from and they will book out so make sure you get in quickly.
Just click on the link below to make an enquiry, as these rooms need to be booked directly through us, to ensure only those attending the retreat are staying at Sandhana during. Prices range from $250 to $300 for single occupancy, and it’s an additional $50 if you’re sharing a room with a friend or partner. This includes a nourishing dinner and breakfast the next morning, as well as the use of the amenities (sauna, cold plunge and hot tub) during your stay.
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We will be running seasonal retreats, make sure you sign up to our newsletter to stay informed about all our upcoming events.
SUMMER - FIRE
Fire is the pure expression of summer, the season of radiance, heartfelt connections and passion. The warm embrace of the sun encourages nature to expand and grow, as it does us. Summer is the time to call upon agni, the yogic fire that resides within all of us, to start acting on our hearts deepest desires. It is the time to do and to create. This seasonal retreat has been tailored to cultivate this potent energy and to support you to create changes you’d like to see manifest in your life.
AUTUMN - EARTH
The earth element is the grounding, stabilising force during times of change. As the yang energy completes its expression and the yin flows in, it is the time to nourish the roots, the foundations of what has been built over the past season. This is a time for introspection and assessment of what is aligned and what we can let go of. This is a chance to be held and nurtured through this process.
WINTER - WATER
As the waters still and freeze over during the cold winter months, it is the perfect time to pause, contemplate and reflect. Nourishing ourselves at this time of year sets the scene for the year ahead. Inspiration often comes from the stillness and by giving our bodies the support they need we are able to flourish as the season shift to yang once more. It’s time to cosy up and rest.
