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Personal Retreat Accommodations: Mangrove Yoga Ashram

Australia: Mangrove Creek, NSW

Average Cost: $ - $$

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Satyananda Yoga Mangrove is the oldest and largest residential yoga centre in the Southern Hemisphere. Mangrove was established in 1973 as the Australian headquarters for Satyananda Yoga. In 1975 Mangrove Mountain Retreat was inaugurated by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, founder of Bihar School of yoga, Munger, India.

Mangrove Retreat is surrounded by lush forest, a salt water creek for swimming and cavescapes with carvings that preserve the history and beauty of the Darkinjung people (the indigenous custodians of this land).

Residents at Mangrove are also accredited teachers of Satyananda Yoga.

This system adapted for the modern yogi is practiced all over the world. Classes offer a systematic approach to yoga not just on the mat. Practices include daily Asana, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Meditation classes; Karma yoga; Bhakti yoga; Sanskrit chanting; Karma yoga (Seva); Creative projects; gardening and ecology. Evening programs include Kirtan, Satsang, or Meditation. Personal retreat stays offer the opportunity for self directed exploration of individual persuits/studies.

All meals are vegetarian (organic and local produce when avail with vegan options).

Spending time in a yogic environment can have a deep impact, opening up the potential and possibilities inherent within yogic practices and lifestyle.

Family's and children are most welcome.

Satyananda Yoga Mangrove offers you a 10% discount on your next retreat for any published review on this site.

Faith

Non-Faith Based: Non-Faith Based

Open to All: Open to All

Mission/Lineage: Satyananda Yoga is an internationally renowned system of yoga that is firmly grounded in tradition and adapted to suit the needs of contemporary living. Satyananda Yoga is a systematic, step-by-step approach to yoga, that aims to integrate all aspects of our being.

Affiliate SYAA 20965
SATYANANDA YOGA(R) is a registered trademark of IYFM used under license.

Average Cost: $ - $$ Personal retreat stays cost $70 per night for the first 4 nights, and $63 per night thereafter.

Skills and Lifestyle stays cost $50 per night for the first 7 nights and $45 per night there after.

Weekend retreats usually begin on Friday evening and finish Sunday afternoon - average cost $240 pp - all inclusive.

When booking 48hrs in advance you will receive 10% off the total stay.

Yoga Relax (one night retreat) cost $170 pp - all inclusive.

Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Rustic, Woods

Gay Friendly: Yes!

Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access

Restrictions: No Smoking

Environmentally Sustainable: Yes!
Self sufficient in water supply
Monitor and implement ways of reducing power usage
Good recycling program
Grow some of our own food
Reduce consumption, buy in bulk
Re-use items where possible

Language: English

Retreat Type (definitions): Directed, General (no specific type), Guided / Programmed, Long-term, Personal, Silent

Features

Art: Art (no specific type), Creativity, Music / Song / Drumming

Family: Family (no specific type)

Health / Wellness: Ayurveda, Health (no specific type), Nutrition, Organic

Learning: Classes, Individual Instruction, Talks / Lectures, Trainings, Workshops

Meditation: Meditation (no specific type), Other Forms of Meditation, Raja Yoga

Movement Arts: Dance

Nature / Wildlife: Environmental / Ecological, Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type), Wildlife / Animals

Outdoor / Adventure: Camping / Backpacking, Outdoor Adventure (no specific type), Swimming

Personal Development: Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal (no specific type), Personal Transformation, Relationships / Communication, Stress Management

Special Facility Features: Bookstore / Gift Shop, Farm / Ranch, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library, Meditation Hall

Special Topics: Death / Dying, Depression

Spiritual Direction: Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Studies: Chanting, Contemplative, Philosophy, Ritual, Spiritual, Text / Scripture, Womens Spirituality Studies

Womens Retreats: Women (no specific type), Womens Spirituality

Yoga Asana: Satyananda

Room Types: Dorm

Total Number of Rooms: 60

Some or all housing is single sex only.

Children OK: Yes!

Housing: Shared accommodation option (standard option) - 3 people of same sex per room. Rooms have a combination of bunk and single beds. Communal bathroom/toilets situated close to the accommodation buildings.

For extra fees you may choose twin share, twin share with ensuite, single or single with ensuite.

For further discount to standard you may choose camping or dorm room (5 or more to share, or accommodation block up the hill).

Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options

Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals

Get Directions

Location of this Retreat:

300 Mangrove Creek Road
Mangrove Creek, NSW 2250
Australia

Travel Info: Our centre is 15km from any facilities and out of mobile phone range. First timers should aim to arrive in daylight hours. Reception is open 7 days a week 9am to 5pm.

Sydney is the nearest city, approx 120kms or 90 mins drive. There is a shuttle service from Sydney Airport :
Contact Coast Wide Tours +61 2 4367 7145 or coastwidetours@bigpond.com

Public transport
Gosford Railway Station is on the Northern Line from Central - change at Hornsby if required. There are connecting buses from Gosford to Mangrove.

If you need to be collected from the bus or the station please ring the centre well in advance. A fee applies for collection from locations other than Mangrove Creek Road.

For detailed information on buses and driving directions - please see our website


Jacqui 10/23/2007	The location, although a little hard to find, is magical. The instructors and long term residents of the retreat are very friendly and make you feel welcome and relaxed, even as a first-timer. The vegetarian food is plentiful and completely delicious. Even without partner or friend to accompany you, you will never feel left out. There are many activities, but no pressure to join in if you choose not to do so. Acccommodation is basic, but very comfortable and sparkling clean. Tips: a)Get good directions and arrive during daylight if possible; b)Leave your worries at home and relax; c)Buy a phone card for emergency use, no mobile reception and no coin phones.

Jacqui
10/23/2007

The location, although a little hard to find, is magical.

The instructors and long term residents of the retreat are very friendly and make you feel welcome and relaxed, even as a first-timer. The vegetarian food is plentiful and completely delicious.

Even without partner or friend to accompany you, you will never feel left out. There are many activities, but no pressure to join in if you choose not to do so.

Acccommodation is basic, but very comfortable and sparkling clean.

Tips:
a)Get good directions and arrive during daylight if possible;

b)Leave your worries at home and relax;

c)Buy a phone card for emergency use, no mobile reception and no coin phones.

Reservation Criteria: Full payment must accompany all enrolments and is preferred at least two weeks in advance for all programs. A discount of 10% applies where all fees have been paid in full 7 days before arrival.

Bookings may be made via our online enrolment form, phone (+61 (0)2 43771171) or email.

No bookings are accepted with less than 24 hours notice.

Retreat Contact: Mangrove Yoga Ashram

Phone: +61 2 4377 1171

Email: Email this retreat

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Organization Contact:
Mangrove Yoga Ashram 300 Mangrove Creek Road
Mangrove Creek, NSW 2250
Australia

Organization Website: View Organization Website

Listing Last Updated on: Sunday, January 06, 2013
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