Reconnecting with Ourselves
with Drs Ruth and Ian Gawler

“Bringing Together Mind, Body and Heart”

  • 6 nights (Mon-Sun)
  • Monday 3 – Sunday 9 December 2018
  • Facilitated by Drs Ruth and Ian Gawler

  • An opportunity to take time out and deeply re-connect with yourself through a nourishing and rejuvenating week of mindfulness, meditation and healthy nutrition.

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Retreat Overview

An opportunity to take time out and deeply re-connect with yourself through a nourishing and rejuvenating week of mindfulness, meditation and healthy nutrition.

Enjoy deep rest, guided meditation sessions, delicious revitalising vegetarian food     

Time and space to relax in a beautiful natural environment.

Drs Ruth and Ian Gawler, with the support of Julia Broome and Emma Houston, will assist you to take the time you need to –

  • Reconnect with the whole of yourself and nurture mind, body and heart.
  • To deeply relax and reboot.
  • Explore how to develop a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions and to find more ease, kindness and gentleness for yourself.
  • Access your own inner wisdom through evidence-based techniques.
  • Give youself the opportunity to be cared for and supported in the conducive environment of the Yarra Valley Living Centre.
  • Learn more about and actually experience the meaning of genuine self-love and compassion

Each day will consist of sessions of understanding through guided meditation and contemplation practice, along with opportunities to ask questions and have discussions. Optional sessions of mindful movement through Yoga, Feldenkrais, Mindfulness Walking  and Wu Tao dance will also be integrated into the daily schedule.

We will also nourish ourselves with periods of silence and will be treated to fresh juices and beautifully presented gourmet whole-food plant-based meals to revitalise and regenerate ourselves.

There will also be plenty of time to relax, get a massage, personal body therapy or to just enjoy being away from it all in nature.

Drs Ruth and Ian Gawler
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The Facilitators

Ruth Gawler Meditation Retreat Yarra Valley

Dr Ruth Gawler
(MBBS MGP Psych)

Ruth has an openness, directness and authenticity that have endeared her to many. She has worked and studied for over 17 years with her husband Ian Gawler in programs and meditation retreats around Australia and New Zealand. Past president of Meditation Australia, Ruth was on their Board for 8 years and played a significant role in bringing to reality their vision of integrating mindfulness and meditation into everyday life.  A GP with post-graduate training in psychiatry, Ruth has a special interest in Mind-Body Medicine and what helps people to heal – physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Ruth’s regular personal study and practice of yoga and meditation over 35 years informs many of her ways in assisting people to open their awareness, connect with body, deeply relax and integrate their whole being.

Ian Gawler Meditation Retreat Yarra Valley

Dr Ian Gawler
(OAM BVSc MCounsHS)

Ian has played a major role in pioneering and popularising meditation and other mindbody techniques in the Western world. A powerful advocate of a healthy lifestyle, Ian has appeared and spoken widely in the media and presented at many major conferences.  Ian began his working life as a veterinarian, then in 1975 he had his right leg amputated due to bone cancer. The cancer recurred later that year and utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities and self-help options, Ian survived against the odds.

Ian has authored six bestselling books, including the internationally acclaimed You Can Conquer Cancer that has been translated into 14 languages. He regularly blogs on Out on a Limb communicating current research in therapeutic meditation, nutrition and integrative medicine. He has a gift for translating ancient wisdom into a modern world and has helped countless people to regain their health and incorporate meditation into their lives.

Ian announced he was retiring from leading retreats earlier in 2018, however, he has agreed to help Ruth on this retreat given Kimberly Poppe cancelled.

Pricing

Price starts from $1,990 per person (including GST), depending on your choice of accommodation, and covers all elements of the program, including delicious plant-based wholefood meals, snacks, freshly squeezed juices, teas and dandelion coffee. Optional extras include transport, body therapies, and purchases from our resource centre.

Please note: financial members receive 5% discount on second and subsequent retreat bookings.

Reconnecting with Ourselves Enquiry Form

To find out more or to register for our next Reconnecting with Ourselves retreat, call 1300 651 211 or email clientservices@gawler.org. Alternatively you can submit your booking request/enquiry using the form below and one of our friendly client services team members will be in touch within 2 business hours.

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Enquiry

Call 1300 651 211 or email clientservices@gawler.org to enquire/book. Alternatively, submit your the enquiry form below and we will be in touch within 2 business hours.

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Our approach

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In line with current restrictions on public gatherings in Victoria, some of our Mar, Apr, May, Jun, July and August programs have been moved to the second half of 2020 - new dates can now be found on our What's On Calendar. We are hopeful that will be able to resume our retreats and trainings soon, however, we continue to be led by the advice of the government. In the meantime, participants are fully protected by our flexible transfer and cancellation policy.Click here to browse our What's On Calendar.
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