Dancing The Body Mandala
Yoga Retreat
With Delamay Devi, Byron Hinterland Bundjalung Country
10 – 13 February 2025
If you’re seeking time out to deepen your embodiment practices through the landscape of yoga and dance with sacred self care rituals and inspiring connections under the illuminating light of the Leo Full Moon, then this retreat is for you!
During our time together…
We’ll dive into the unique architecture of our extraordinary bodies through yoga asana, somatic movement meditation, embodied ritual and daily 360 Emergence somatic dance exploration. Together we align and live with the rhythms of nature from sunrise to sunset while soaking up the magic of these lands as the Leo Full Moon illuminates the sky. From the foods we eat to the conversations we share and the quiet time we gift ourselves, this retreat is a healthy balance of self care, self enquiry and self love for all.
Dancing The Body Mandala means to honour the sacred dance of every breath and every precious moment we have while being alive! Each day we check in, we ground into the wisdom of our bodies and be open to the mystery while rejuvenating on the fertile surrounds of Bundjalung country. This retreat will uplift and inspire your embodiment journey while connecting you deeper to your heart fire!
Body Mandala Retreat Invitation
A truly inspiring yoga dance retreat! You’re invited to leave the mundane behind and enter this lush sanctuary with an openness to receiving complete replenishment while refuelling your entire being through authentic connection, empowered expression and enriching nourishment. Together we’ll rest deeply, dance wildly, cultivate inner listening and celebrate this Leo Full Moon with Full Heart while soaking up the fertile and transformative energy of the Byron Hinterland.
Upon arrival we’ll meet and greet for our welcoming circle and cacao ceremony before sharing a grounding movement meditation practice to release the old and welcome in the new!
Each day we rise with the sun enjoying a warming cup of tea while listening to bird songs as Mother Nature awakens. Gathering in the yoga shala we gift ourselves the ultimate movement medicine practice from form to formlessness with Prana Vinyasa Yoga and 360 Emergence dance practices suitable for all.
During your self care time you’re welcome to soak up the soothing energy by the pool, plunge in the ice bath, chill out in the sauna or simply have a nap or read in the tipi.
You’re welcome to explore the gardens, receive a massage, treat your yoni to a steam, share stories while connecting with others and so much more. This self care time is for you to receive the healing power of being on retreat and to respond to whatever your hearts desires. The choice is yours!
Within our daily practices we connect with personal Full Moon seed intention and anchor this through journalling, tarot card readings and a full spectrum of embodiment pathways! No experience necessary, all bodies are welcome to join us.
What this retreat includes
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Daily Prana Vinyasa yoga, somatic movement meditation and 360 Emergence dance practices plus a welcoming and closing ceremony.
- Leo Full Moon dance and bonfire ritual with DJ Devi.
- Yoni steaming, a healing massage, cacao ceremony, Full Moon rise swim at Tallows beach and daily journalling.
- Infrared sauna, ice bath and three infinity pools to choose from!
- Delicious homemade plant based meals twice daily plus unlimited tea and filtered water.
- Three nights and four days in your choice of stunning accommodation in one of three villas.
- Expansive gardens to explore, resident alpacas to meet and a tipi to chill out in.
A full retreat schedule is available on request.
Optional for Yoga Teachers
Expand your teaching repertoire by including Embodying The Sacred Triangle yoga teacher training into your retreat experience!
The optional advanced yoga teacher training explores practical, spiritual and energetic practices for the first three Chakras, or energy centres of the body. Muladhara / Root, Svadisthana / Sacral and Manipura / Solar Plexus, together we’ll tend to the Vital Fire, Creative Sexual Fire and the Fire of Awareness. Including multidimensional sequencing, Tantric breath practices, sacred mudras, Chakra Prana Vinyasa namaskars and healing hands on assists. This immersion is for yoga teachers interested in deepening their understanding of embodied energetics and the Chakras while taking their classes to new level with mandala sequencing based on the chakras. Created by Shiva Rea and offered by affiliate yoga teacher trainer Delamay Devi. For full details visit the teacher training page here.
Food
Aja Jade Wellness will be providing plant based vegan vegetarian meals while on retreat!
Each meal will be a colourful and tasty culinary delight for the senses. You’ll be nourished with organic (where possible) and locally sourced with in-season fruit and vegetables for a delicious, protein balanced and mouthwatering dining experience.
Unlimited tea and filtered water is available throughout. Please add any dietary requirements upon registration.
Travel
Book your travel to either Ballina / Byron airport or Gold Coast airport.
Ballina/ Byron airport: 20 minutes away with a shuttle service taking you straight to Blue Green Sanctuary or we can arrange to pick you up.
Gold Coast airport: 50 minutes away from Byron CBD with a shuttle service to Byron CBD where we’ll pick you up and take you to Blue Green Sanctuary.
Address and full details will sent upon booking.
Blue Green Sanctuary
Nestled in the hills just twelve minutes outside Byron CBD, the Blue Green Sanctuary is five acres of paradise, a beautiful retreat haven brimming with lushness and elegance at every glance. The property is surrounded by rolling green hills, a lake, a yoga shala, fire pit with plenty of space to explore, relax and reflect. Handcrafted and built with love, the three villas on the property include their own pool and sun beds. Each unique in design using raw and recycled materials, creative, stylish and luxurious, offering a selection of accommodation options for all budgets.
House
With plenty of space to unwind in comfort and privacy. The master ensuite bedroom upstairs has a king four-poster bed hand crafted out of recycled timber, and terrazzo spa-bath.
The light-filled downstairs is open plan living with direct pool access and beautiful views across the property. The downstairs bedroom can host a king or two singles. The bathroom adjacent has an extra-large terrazzo handmade bath perfect for an indulgent soak!
Reverse cycle air conditioning in all rooms.
Villa
The Villa is the heart and soul of the property and is where we’ll be sharing our meals.
With an open plan kitchen and living room area, antique Spanish doors open to an expansive timber sundeck that is surrounded by a subtropical oasis with a sublime beach-entry infinity edge pool.
The Villa has five gorgeous bedrooms and four spacious bathrooms making it perfect for friends sharing, want their own space but close to each other and don’t mind sharing a bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning in all rooms.
Loft
The Loft has the air of a country church, with its high-pitched ceilings and reclaimed timber walls.
Perched on a quiet and private corner of the Sanctuary, it has elevated views over the alpaca paddock, gorgeous sunsets to the west and elevated deck with infinity pool.
The Loft has two bedrooms and two bathrooms including an outdoor bath! The open-plan living room comes with large bi-fold doors opening to the deck which is a magical spot for a cuppa!
Reverse cycle air conditioning in all rooms.
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| Blue Green House King Bed Ensuite |
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| Blue Green Villa King Bed Ensuite |
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Join the optional teacher training and save $200! Secure your place with a $300 deposit and the balance is due 30 days before we gather.
Prices reflect the room size and if it’s a shared or ensuite bathroom. Payment plans are available. See below for our refund policy.
Meet Your Hostess, Delamay Devi
Born and raised in beautiful Bundjalung country (northern NSW), Delamay is deeply passionate about offering movement as medicine and embodiment as a ritual practice while living in synch with the natural cycles of existence.
With a wealth of experience, her teaching years span across two decades and a multitude of countries, festivals, conferences, studios, halls and centres. A creative powerhouse, Delamay is well known internationally for her yoga and dance offerings that are fuelled with inspiration and soulful enthusiasm.
Delamay is a Prana Vinyasa affiliate yoga teacher trainer and assists Shiva Rea annually. With a background in dance, performing arts and dance movement therapy, all this inspired a natural progression into studying yoga with a curiosity to delve deeper into the rhythm of the breath, the flow of the body and the formlessness of meditation.
Sharing yoga and dance for all is part of Delamays dharma! She is SO elated with joy to welcome you to this Dancing The Body Mandala Full Moon retreat which is a fusion of Prana Vinyasa yoga, The 360 Emergence somatic dance practice, Chakra Cosmology, Hindu Philosophy, self inquiry and Self Care.
This gathering is open to the curious, the beginner, the experienced and the passionate. All are welcome!
Dance with you soon! xxx
Registration + Confirmation
To register your attendance and confirm your place, complete the form below and pay your deposit.
Registration
Complete the registration form to register your attendance and interest for this retreat. Your deposit confirms your place and room preference. Flexible payment plans are available.
Dancing the Body Mandala
A Full Moon Yoga Dance Retreat
@ Blue Green Sanctuary
Date: 10 – 13 February 2025
Location: Byron Bay Hinterland
Bookings Closed
Refund & Cancellation Policy
It is your responsibility to read and understand this policy. By coming on this retreat you are confirming that you are free from COVID-19 symptoms, assuming any travel risks and are releasing Delamay Devi Yoga from any liability that might arise from your negligence, carelessness or from your general participation in this retreat. No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur and we encourage you to purchase travel / cancellation insurance to cover any unfortunate eventualities. You are responsible for all your travel arrangements. Please note that this retreat has limited numbers so it allows for a more personable, intimate experience and our non-refundable cancellation policy is in place to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for all. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/ illness, or personal emergencies. Deposits and final amounts are non-refundable. No refunds for arriving late or leaving early is available. The final payment must be made 30 days before the retreat begins. If you sign up for the retreat within 30 days of the retreat starting full payment is required upon registration. Retreats are all inclusive of the details listed above unless otherwise stated. Any inquires about our policy can be directed to hello@delamaydevi.com
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