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BEYOND SWIPES
Conscious Speed Dating

The art of connection 

 

 23 - 24  March 2024

LOCATION: Swami Yoga Retreat

Kenthurst, NSW 2156

DATE: 2 DAYS

23 - 24 March 2024

INVESTMENT:

from $399

conscious speed dating retreat

Step into a realm of meaningful connections with this transformative 'conscious/authentic relating' retreat. Whether you're seeking love or meaningful friendships, this event is for you. Loneliness has become an epidemic in this modern-day living, and hiding behind our phones has become the norm.

 

This space encourages you to put the phone away, venture into the Australian bush, and connect with nature, yourself, and real people. Bid farewell to the monotonous swiping and shallow small talk, and immerse yourself in an engaging, in-person journey where connections are forged through playful and creative exercises.  

Our approach has found success at diverse events, from Boom Festival and Australian conscious festivals alike, forging connections, and fostering new friendships. Seize the chance to break free from traditional dating constraints and embark on a journey of self-discovery and profound connection. Join us as we celebrate the most important event of living—connection

40 spots available for our transformative March 23-24th conscious speed dating
Secure your place now! 

Hands Together

Swipes Less: Short on small talk, big on meaningful connections. Try conscious dating

Itinerary

Trip Highlights:

  • two days and one nights' accommodation

  • two days of workshops 

  • Wholesome and delicious vegetarian daily meals

  • Opportunities to explore the surrounding bushland

  • Daily yoga, breathwork, and meditation sessions with a certified instructor

  • Take advantage of spa, gym and sauna to relax and unwind. 

Accommodation

Cute and comfortable, twin share rooms and glamping tents. set in the tranquil Aussie bush. 

Prices and dates 

In Love Couple

March 2024

day art of authentic relating

$399

Early-bird: SAVE $50 

use code:"findinglove

in checkout before 30th February 

Information

Includes:

  • All meals while you are on retreat 

  • One nights accomodation twin share 

  • 2 days of authentic relating and art of connection workshops 

  • Daily breath work, yoga, meditation and mindfulness 

Excludes:

  • Transport to swami yoga retreat center 

  • Massage at swami yoga retreat center 

 

About this retreat:   AUTHENTIC RELATING/ COONCSIOUS SPEED DATING/PARTNER YOGA/DANCE

PARTNER YOGA: awakening connection 

 

This workshop is a modern and playful version of traditional yoga. We will take you into a journey made of unspoken words, gentle touch and a foundation of  trust . The aim is to connect with others through the physical body and the breath. Prepared for sessions filled with eye gazing and synchronised and circular breathing. Explore your boundaries, connect with strangers, stretch your body and relax your mind  with a refreshing and entertaining twist! 

Full moon Party 

Indulge in the perfect Saturday night finale with the magical touch of music – a remedy for both our souls and hips./some medicine for our soul And hips.  

Let s unleash our inner party animal and get wild with our new friends./ revel in the wild energy with newfound friends. 

AS a YAMA tradition , on our retreat dress-up party with groovy music is an absolute must! 

Our incredibly talented DJ is set to craft a musical journey, weaving different rhythms that will engage with various dimensions of your mind and body. 

Through the art of ecstatic and contact dance, trust our guidance to lead you on the ultimate non-verbal journey, fostering connections with both yourself and those dancing around you. 

Come and join us. Be playful! Be your true self ! Liberate yourself! 

 

FREE TIME:

Discover our idyllic retreat center, a mere hour's drive from Sydney, nestled within 60 acres of serene bushland. Here, the beauty of nature invites you to explore with solo bushwalks or connect with fellow participants on those excursions. 

Enhance your retreat experience by immersing yourself in the diverse facilities. Between actvities, unwind in the pool, spa, or sauna, finding rejuvenation in every moment. The fully-equipped gym and private small practice space provide avenues for both physical activity and personal reflection. 

For moments of quiet introspection, the reading room, complete with a fireplace, beckons. Alternatively, bask in the warmth of the sun on the outdoor hammocks and chairs.And why not elevate your retreat with a touch of indulgence? Choose to book a massage treatment, allowing yourself the luxury of complete relaxation.  

Conscious speed dating workshop 

 

Conscious Speed Dating: is is “conscious/authentic relating”workshop. 
You are not just going on a date, but you will have the opportunity to try out exercises that explore how to be more present and engaged with others. However, we will emphasise on interacting through playful and creative means. 


This workshop is not all super serious exercises or only about deep resonance. We have found over the years that relating playfully is the easiest way for most people to relax into an engagement with someone they don’know. 
This workshop is for you if you are tired to swipe left or right, you don’;t like small talking, you arw looking for likeminded people and the idea of traditional dating freaks you out. 
 
The workshop is structured in 3 parts: 
 
- The space will be open with a collective multi sensorial meditation to drop in and allow yourself to connect respectfully and authentically. This meditation will set the tone of the practice and will allow the participants to feel safe and grounded. 
 
- Throughout the second segment we will learn how to connect with a group of strangers without using worlds ( non-verbal communication). Exercises as contact dance, eye gazing, traditional Tantric  partner breath techniques and heart centred communication exercises. 
 
- The last part will involve one to one conversation as in a traditional speed dating , but non-conventional questions. The participants will have about 3 minutes to share and eventually move on to the next person. Be aware the content of the questions has deep resonance in people s life and may help the participant to bring  to surface traumas and perhaps find opportunity for healing. Some of questions may have sexual reference and may be bold. We invite our participants to keep an open mind and heart. With this workshop, we promote Community. Bodily processes have been intimately linked to social-cognitive and affective functions, such as compassion and empathy. Tools as meditation, eye gazing, mindful touch will encompass the wholeness and the idea we are just one entity ( oneness). Like food and water, touch and intimacy are basic human needs. 
 

Getting There:​ Self drive Located in North West Sydney one hour from Sydney city 

Swami's Yoga Retreat

183-185 Pitt Town Road
Kenthurst, NSW 2156

 

Healthy Meals

 

We prioritize a healthy lifestyle, and a key part of that is our nutritious, homemade vegan and vegetarian meals, complemented by herbal teas. These meals are designed to energize and sustain you throughout the day. We accommodate dietary preferences and food allergies, ensuring every guest is taken care of.

Facilities

 

  • Pool for relaxation and rejuvenation

  • Spa to unwind and de-stress

  • Sauna for a soothing experience

  • Fully-equipped gym

  • Private practice space for focused activities

  • Reading room with a cozy fireplace for tranquility

  • Tennis court 

  • Numerous hammocks and chairs scattered throughout the property, perfect for soaking up the sunshine and relaxing

Optional add on

 

For an added touch of luxury, consider booking a massage treatment with a skilled therapists, ensuring complete relaxation and rejuvenation during your stay.

More Info: still have questions? No worries! Please feel free to contact us.

 

Facilitators

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Luisa Brunetti

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Elissa Chrisson 

 

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We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.

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