What to Expect

This retreat is suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners.

Along with a practical and down-to-earth presentation of chakra theory from the classical yogic perspective, you will have time for nature connection, personal reflection, and social interaction with other like-minded individuals.

You will experience a truly nurturing, gentle and sophisticated environment that supports authentic spiritual exploration without all the ego-stroking Insta-fabulous woo-woo.

Through this in-depth study of the body’s subtle energy centres (chakras), you will gain a new awareness of the power you inherently possess that enables you to improve your own physical health, re-balance the nervous system, optimize your energy levels, and overcome relentless mental chatter.

The Programme Includes

• 4 Nights Accommodation at Amara Retreat in Verrierdale QLD
• An All-Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Menu — All Meals Prepared In-House with LOVE 
• Daily Interactive Workshops on the Chakras
• Daily Hatha Yoga (Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha)
• Daily Yoga Nidra (Guided Relaxation)
• Havan (Vedic Fire Ceremony)
• Chanting Mantra (Healing Sound Vibration)
• Silent Meditation
• Walking Meditation
• Ecstatic Dancing Meditation
• Nature Connection Practices
• Digital Detox (personal devices switched off the whole time)
• Group Sharing Circles
• Plenty of Free Time to Relax, Reflect, and Integrate

Booking Details

PRICING

$1695 AUD per person (includes 4 nights accommodation and food)
(Payment plans available with 30% deposit)

Please note: you will arrange your own transportation to/from the site, unless you’d like to take advantage of our pickup and drop off service to/from Sunshine Coast Airport is available for $25 each way.

TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE OR TO GET MORE INFORMATION
please contact via:

• Send a direct message to True Nature Retreats Facebook page
• Email hello@true-nature.co
• Call/text Christopher at 0428826003

Retreat Facilitators

Swami Karma Karuna, is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat (Golden Bay, NZ) and a dedicated yoga teacher with 30 years of training and experience working with a wide range of people from all over the world. She specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health.

From an early age, she travelled exploring diverse spiritual traditions; finally dedicating herself to the yogic path, guided by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. Swami Karma Karuna has received yoga training in Nepal, India and Australia. She spends 3 months each year living and teaching in India at the home and sadhana place of Swami Satyananda. She also travels internationally part of the year, committed to sharing Yoga Solutions for Life™ – simple & powerful techniques for transformation.

By combining yogic lifestyle and Sannyasa tradition with family life, Swami Karma Karuna has a unique and practical approach, inspiring the integration of yogic principles into everyday activities.

Christopher David is the founding director of True Nature Retreats and a loving husband and father to three young children.

Growing up in the US, Christopher was always drawn to spending quiet time in nature. After receiving a Bachelors of Science in Human Ecology, and a Certificate in Permaculture Design, Christopher spent developing sustainable local food systems and facilitating outdoor education and nature awareness for youth.

A student of yoga since 2008, Christopher completed residential studies at Swami Satchidananda’s Yogaville, Swami Rama’s Himalayan Institute, and Anahata Yoga Retreat. He received his 200hr certification in Radiant Body Yoga, from internationally renowned Kundalini Yoga teacher, Kia Miller.

When Christopher arrived in Australia in mid-2017, he was teaching yoga and co-organising 10-day silent bushwalking meditation retreats in remote wildernesses with a wonderful not-for-profit based in Northern NSW.

In early 2021, he founded True Nature Retreats as a vehicle for bringing together people who are drawn to explore the intersections of yoga, meditation and nature connection. In short time, he has had the privilege of holding sacred space for hundreds of people through transformational events, immersions, workshops and 1:1 coaching