Members' retreats
Go deeper with your practice
Lifeflow members-only retreats build on the experience that you gain at our public retreats.
2021 member retreats
Easter long weekend retreat at Kurlana
The Way to the Core of Our Being
Graham Williams et al
11am Friday 2 April – Monday 5 April
About this retreat
The retreats at Kurlana this year focus on the theme of Integration and draw both on the meditation path and the work of the psychologist Carl Jung. In his therapeutic work Jung’s goal was to achieve what he called Individuation, the name he gave to psychological integration. For him, a fully integrated sense of self develops from bringing into consciousness what he called the ‘shadow’ or those parts of our psyche that are generally unconscious. We shall be exploring the different layers of our unconscious mind as outlined by Jung and the way we can use dreams and meditation to become aware of them.
Integration in the meditation tradition opens up a different realm because its aim is to bring both our minds and bodies together at a level that not only incorporates an integrated sense of self, but also moves beyond it. This is what we call the ‘core of our being’. It’s where the open, infinite nature of our minds and the finite, blissful state of our bodies are united.
In these retreats we will bring together the experiences of individuation and the unity of our minds and bodies by following the steps outlined by Jung, along with the practices of Integration from the meditation tradition. You will be introduced to the symbol of the shadow, the problems it can cause in our lives, and how to become aware of and deal with these. As well, you will have the opportunity to further your practice by being guided through the stages outlined in the meditation tradition to experience for yourself the integrated core of your being.
Part 1 of the retreat is over the Easter long weekend, part 2 will be over the October long weekend.
Dates and times
Retreat starts with lunch at 1 pm on Friday 2 April.
You are welcome to arrive any time on the Saturday morning.
Retreat finishes after lunch on Monday 5 April.
Bookings for this retreat close 4.30 pm on Wed 31 March.
Retreat Fee
All details about fees for this retreat are included in the members’ email update. Or, please call the Studio on (08) 8379 9001 to find out all of the fee information.
Prerequisites
Any member who wishes to attend this retreat must have attended at least one of our public retreats at Tara Hills and attending or completed our Level 2 course. Please check with Reception before enrolling in a Kurlana retreat for the first time.
Find out more about retreats at Kurlana
You can find out more about retreats at Kurlana, including information about facilities, what to bring and alternative nearby accommodation options on our retreats at Kurlana page. Particularly note that Kurlana lies in the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone in SA – click here to find out more.
See the PIRSA website for the current Fruit Fly Outbreak Map and also details of restrictions on movement of fruits and vegetables in SA.
October long weekend retreat at Kurlana
The Way to the Core of Our Being Part 2
Graham Williams et al
1 pm Saturday 2 October – 2 pm Monday 4 October
About this retreat
The retreats at Kurlana this year focus on the theme of Integration and draw both on the meditation path and the work of the psychologist Carl Jung. In his therapeutic work Jung’s goal was to achieve what he called Individuation, the name he gave to psychological integration. For him, a fully integrated sense of self develops from bringing into consciousness what he called the ‘shadow’ or those parts of our psyche that are generally unconscious. We shall be exploring the different layers of our unconscious mind as outlined by Jung and the way we can use dreams and meditation to become aware of them.
Integration in the meditation tradition opens up a different realm because its aim is to bring both our minds and bodies together at a level that not only incorporates an integrated sense of self, but also moves beyond it. This is what we call the ‘core of our being’. It’s where the open, infinite nature of our minds and the finite, blissful state of our bodies are united.
In these retreats we will bring together the experiences of individuation and the unity of our minds and bodies by following the steps outlined by Jung, along with the practices of Integration from the meditation tradition. You will be introduced to the symbol of the shadow, the problems it can cause in our lives, and how to become aware of and deal with these. As well, you will have the opportunity to further your practice by being guided through the stages outlined in the meditation tradition to experience for yourself the integrated core of your being.
Part 1 of the retreat was over the Easter long weekend, part 2 will be over this weekend.
Dates and times
Retreat starts with lunch at 1 pm on Saturday 2 October
You are welcome to arrive any time on the Saturday morning. If you have booked the 3 night option (i.e. arriving on the day before the retreat starts), then you may arrive any time from 2 pm on the Friday.
Retreat finishes after lunch on Monday 4 October
Bookings for this retreat close 4.30 pm on Wed 30 Sept
This retreat theme continues from the Easter long weekend.
Retreat Fee
All details about fees for this retreat are included in the members’ email update. Or, please call the Studio on (08) 8379 9001 to find out all of the fee information.
Prerequisites
Any member who wishes to attend this retreat must have attended at least one of our public retreats at Tara Hills and attending or completed our Level 2 course. Please check with Reception before enrolling in a Kurlana retreat for the first time.
Find out more about retreats at Kurlana
You can find out more about retreats at Kurlana, including information about facilities, what to bring and alternative nearby accommodation options on our retreats at Kurlana page. Particularly note that Kurlana lies in the Riverland and there are strict laws now in place to limit the movement of fruit and vegetables into the area.
See the PIRSA website for the current Fruit Fly Outbreak Map and also details of restrictions on bringing fruits and vegetables into the Riverland.
Prerequisuites for members only retreats
Tara Hills retreats
Either
Attending or have completed level 2 AND attended at least two public retreats
Or
If you haven’t attended any of our levels courses but have completed three public retreats then please call up on (08) 8379 9001 to confirm eligibility.
Kurlana retreats
Any member who wishes to attend these retreats must have attended at least one of our public retreats at Tara Hills and attending or completed our Level 2 meditation course. Accommodation at Kurlana is very limited, and most people camp near the house or in the bush reserve. Please check with reception before enrolling in a Kurlana retreat.
See our general info page that has more about members-only retreats at Kurlana.
General
If you have further questions about any members retreat please contact the Centre on (08) 8379 9001 or email.
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Member's classes
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