Jul 2024 Oz Winter Retreat
MU WINTER RETREAT
Nth Stradbroke Isl. 19-22 July
We come together with an ancient living culture that has sustained Quandamooka for 20,000 years+ to learn and understand ecological connectedness to country.
Winter is the season in nature to go within and brew your dreaming. What deeper level do you want to go to? The deep ocean at this time has the whale codes singing close to the island, a songline that has kept the ancient knowledge and balance of the earth alive. An island is free from the density of centuries of over development out of balance with the earth and as it is surrounded by Water, a magical element able to hold vibration. The space between ocean and land is like the space between heaven and earth, that fine veil where wisdom can be re-membered when we go within, in silence, joy, awe and bliss. The beauty of the island conjures these emotions and the group that feels called to come will be the most conducive. Our retreats attract, what Kirsten calls, Cosmic Anomalies! People ready to awaken and able to give rich wisdom to the success of each of us. No teacher-student. Just a space of love to transform together. Plenty of time to have your own magical experiences swimming, walking with the kangaroos, bush walks and rest.
Called 'The Initiator' by our tribe of growing people through the world, Kirsten has a way of bringing together magic in space, time and the group offering.
YOUR HOST
Kirsten Herangi, Resident Facilitator
"I was drawn to explore human potential in large organisations and community as a specialist working in 'people & culture' for over 20 years. My parents were teachers in NZ (Aotearoa), with my Mama being a Maori teacher and activist restoring the Maori culture in the 70's so I was blessed to experience ancient culture still thriving today (thankfully through focussed action to revive language & culture). I have always used my intuition and trust to guide my path, travelling to 24 countries, experiencing diverse traditions. And the tapestry theme led me to now. An awakening of my ancient lives, where the same theme - honouring ancient wisdom and nature, is a gift we need today to listen once more to the inner world - where we become one with all. Before moving to this Island, drawn by the Whales, I have lived off-grid and eco-style with my family for over 9 years, doing organic market gardens, natural animal care, eco-building and founded an international eco-bamboo tour and workshop company to learn all things bamboo - a grass that can help save the cutting down of our ancient trees. As a TedX speaker on Bamboo and being an HR faculty member in the US & Australia at business conferences, I feel my tapestry is complete. Ready to initiate others into their own calling - listening within as all wisdom lies there. The first peoples of consciousness were "Mu" long, long ago, in this pacific polynesian triangle, a continent mostly submerged. Expanding across continents over thousands of years, it holds pure innocence, something our complex world needs today. Come awaken your pure, innocent and free nature. The whale codes and this land of 20,000 years+ wisdom is a haven for the soul."
Sina Guelden, Resident Yoga Instructor
"Born and raised in Germany I have been living on the beautiful Stradbroke Island for over a year now and have been involved with the Nov 2023 New Earth Dreaming Retreat and also a retreat in Bali. My teaching is mostly gentle Yoga (Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Dreamr Travel and gentle Vinyasa flow) combined with Reiki and Dimensional Dance. I like to work with the 7 chakras ( Energy centers) and feel into the group energy. The flow of my teaching will be individual each time. You can also find me on Instagram: innaself.healing. Looking forward to the New Earth Dreaming July Winter retreat. Sina"
Brian Coghill, Quandamooka First Nations
Brian joined our first retreat on the island in 2023 and we are blessed to learn from him of how to honour this Country and the ancient living culture of the First Nations. He offers storytelling and tour treks to places on the island for our retreat group. Learn a sense of belonging, peace, respect and love for country.
or JOIN THE VIRTUAL
If you can't make it create your own winter retreat supported by our group, receiving daily virtual group activations, a 1:1 activation session, guide journal and meditation videos.
Accommodation
At our retreat space, we have 3 beautiful rooms (1 queen, 2 twin) and space for a van and 2 tents. Book early to secure your place otherwise you can book your own as there are ample holiday house and camping grounds available too. This retreat covers basic costs of food and accommodation and a small amount for the facilitators. We co-create our events together as friends. Email to find out contribution amounts.
our journey
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Immerse
Optional: Thursday 18th.. Arrive after lunch. Enjoy the island. Pre-book massage. Dinner, sharing circle, story, guided sleep meditation.
Wind down deep
Friday 19th. Optional day to unwind. Sleep in. Meditation. Beach Yoga. Breakfast. Walk to Gorge Rock. Lunch. Massage (Pre Booking & Optional). Rest-Meditate.
Friday evening we start: 6pm.
Blessings for the land, food and all living beings. Conscious Love in Action. Conscious Connections. Conscious Mu Activation Meditation*.
virtual drop in *
Friday 8pm. Join us for a 1 hour drop in virtually. Register for the Virtual Retreat
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Ancient Knowing
Saturday 20th. Sunrise Activation viewing the ocean, whales & dolphins. Flow Movement on the Beach. * Meditation Activation on the cliff between time. Brunch. Walk-Explore. Connecting to Quandamooka. * Storytelling by our First Nations guest. Guided Nature Meditation activation. Walk-Silent Meditation Walk. Rest. Massage. Sunset Ecstatic Dance in Nature. Dinner. Sharing Circle. Fire.
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virtual drop in *
9am. Ocean activation. 2pm Ancient stories activation.
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New Earth. Ancient Earth
Sunday 21st. Beach Meditation. Breakfast. Visiting sites on the island guided by local first nations. The image shows one of the locations. Activation Meditation. Lunch.
*Group activation and sharing.
Depart or Option to stay until Monday. Explore the island and/or pre book - 1:1 Mu Oracle-Tohunga sessions. Massage sessions. Tours of more nature sites. Whale sighting.
Renew
Monday 22nd. Breakfast. Stay the day to enjoy the island or pre booked massage, 1:1 activation sessions and exploring the island.
Depart by 5pm.
12noon Sunday. Group activation. Mon-Fri 1:1 1-hr activation session.
virtual drop in *
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