Ayurveda Sadhana Course for Women
Ancient Wisdom for Self-Care and Healing
Are you tired of running on ‘empty’, trying to balance daily commitments to family and career, always putting yourself last? Living the paradox of most modern women, who seem to have it all and yet are too exhausted to feel joyous and radiant? Do you crave a nurturing space of loving self care? The chance to delve into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda while holding and sharing a uniquely feminine experience with a group of newly found sisters?
Then this Ayurveda Retreat might be just the ‘you time’ you need …
A holistic health retreat run by women, for women
In today’s fast-paced world, women can feel overwhelmed by the demands of our careers and personal lives, and we’re often so busy looking after others that we forget to nurture our own emotional and spiritual needs.
A unique Ayurveda experience
Applying the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to women’s healing and health in a supportive, nurturing environment, equips you to face the challenges of life with more confidence and less anxiety. Open to women of all ages, creeds, shapes and sizes, Katie will teach you how to take proper care of your body and mind, focusing on the feminine perspective (incl. your cycle, hormonal needs etc.) and enabling you to achieve a state of calm control in your life. Time to celebrate the different stages of the female journey!
Learn Ayurveda, applied to women’s health and healing
There is nothing as powerful as a group of women coming together to support one another. During this lovingly designed retreat experience, seasoned teacher Katie Rose will create a sacred space of trust, self care and holistic nourishment by women, for women. A place to rest, re-connect to ourselves and fill our cups, so that we can return home feeling replenished and giving from a place of abundance and joy. Let’s get together to transform our consciousness and tap into the wisdom of the ancients…
Meet your teacher
Katie Rose wears many hats including those of yoga teacher, activist, doula, vegetarian cook and mother-of-five.
In the field of Ayurveda, Katie has studied extensively with the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda under the guidance of Mother Maya and broadened her approach further by training with Katie Silcox from Shakti School.
She was the first certified Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher in Australia, is a qualified Kundalini Yoga teacher and completed her training as a doula (birthing companion) in 2009. Katie has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, and holds the highest possible accreditations with both Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia.
Katie Rose
Katie is the founder of Jivamukti Yoga Sydney (formerly Samadhi Yoga). She regularly trains yoga teachers and specialises in running Ayurveda courses and pre-natal teacher training. Her passion is in yogic philosophy and the seasonal practices of sadhana – bringing devotion and a sense of the sacred to everyday life, as well as compassion for animals and a deep reverence for nature. Katie is a published author of several books including ‘Mindful Living’ and 'The Yoga of Birth'. She is the mother of four boys and a daughter and lives with them and her partner in Sydney’s Inner West.
Curious? Find out more on Katie's website.
Yoga teachers and wellness professionals: Add to your tool kit
For those of you who work in the Yoga or Wellness Industry and/or would like to add to your skill set, e.g. by giving talks or including this knowledge into your classes, note that the 'Ayurveda Women’s Wellness' e-course (included for all participants) contains further support materials as well as a bundle of four online Ayurveda webinars to expand your learning journey beyond our time together.
Example Day
06:30 - Sunrise Yoga (optional, in Yoga Hall)
08:30 - Breakfast
09:30 – 12:00 - Women’s health, moon cycles, phases of a woman’s life and wellness
12:30 - Lunch break
13:30 – 16:00 - Subtle body healing (Womb Codes)
16.15 – Yoga (optional, in Yoga Hall)
18:15 - Dinner
Please note: The course starts on Friday at 3:30pm with a welcome circle. For more details, please have a look at the complete course schedule. The schedule is subject to changes depending on the season and group needs.
About this course
This training is presented in the format of a combination of lectures, demonstration, practices (such as gentle yoga and breathing exercises as well as chanting) and interactive discussions and group work. You will also get access to Katie's "Ayurveda Women’s Wellness" e-course which contains additional support materials, as well as a bundle of four online Ayurveda webinars to expand your learning journey even further.
Modules include
~ Ayurveda diet: Your kitchen sadhana and food habits (Please note: this is not a cooking course)
~ Pranayama
~ Five elements and three doshas
~ Daily rituals and cleansing techniques for health (dinacharya kriyas)
~ Women’s menstrual health, reawakening the moon cycles
~ Ayurveda herbs and teas, and Ayurveda oil
~ Ayurveda recipes and treatments for specific women’s conditions such as postnatal recovery, pregnancy, menstruation and menopause
~ Ojas (immunity), Agni (digestive fire) and Ama (detoxification)
~ Self-care and beauty protocols
~ Stability in the nervous system
~ Chanting, mantras for specific uses, and developing our meditation practice
~ Peace mandala flower ritual
Required course materials: Course workbook (included)
Ayurveda books we recommend (not compulsory):
‘Everyday Ayurveda’ by Kate O’Donnell
‘The Path of Practice’ by Maya Tiwari
‘Mindful Living’ and 'The Yoga of Birth' by Katie Rose
Before booking, please have a look at our Code of Conduct. If you are dealing with any physical or mental health issues, please also check our Are you ready page.
Testimonials
"Ancient wisdom for a modern busy woman"
“This course truly does speak to the modern busy woman. The content is SO relevant and I love Katie's straight up character in delivering this ancient knowledge and wisdom in a simple way.”
- Dani
"Inspired my own journey as a teacher"
Katie Rose is an inspired and gifted teacher with so much to offer. Her lifelong commitment to the art of teaching yoga, her profound knowledge and generous spirit has inspired me on my own journey as a teacher. Katie has deep insights, clear delivery and original content to share with all who are blessed to take her trainings."
- Emily
Cost & Payment
The cost below includes: tuition, 3 meals/day and accommodation.
Early Bird Discount: Save $100 if you book 30 days prior to the course start date.
Commuter: AU$855
Camping (Tent): AU$948
Camping (Van): AU$960
Budget Room: AU$1050 OR AU$983 each (2 people)
Bunkies: AU$1050
Lotus Pod Queen Rooms: AU$1155 (1 person) OR AU$1020 each (2 people)
Bhakti Guest House Queen/King Rooms (With Ensuite): AU$1230 (1 person) OR AU$1058 each (2 people)
Self-contained cabin: AU$1230 OR AU$1058 each (2 people)
Payments - We require a $600 deposit to hold your stop in the course. The full payment is due no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of your course. Please visit our Terms and Conditions for more information.
Make your booking
Please note: The course starts on Friday at 3:30pm. Please make sure to arrive on time. For a relaxed experience, you have the option to add an extra night and simply enjoy the Krishna Farm, yoga classes and maybe a massage before the course begins... On Monday, room checkout is at 9am and the course concludes at 11am. You are welcome to stay for lunch.
Accommodation options
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
More love from our graduates
"I feel so empowered"
"I just wanted to express my gratitude for the Ayurveda Sadhana last weekend. I learned so much and feel so empowered and excited to embark on a journey of learning more about and integrating Ayurveda into my life from the feminine perspective. The way you teach and facilitate is truly awesome, engaging, and warm and I love the way you storytell and share so openly."
- Paige J.
"One of the best trainings I’ve done"
“I wasn't sure what to expect from this training and really did not know much about Ayurveda at all. From this training, I developed a personal conscious (sadhana) spiritual practice, and met wonderful likeminded people. I am grateful to Katie for teaching and guiding us in Ayurvedic lifestyle and personal self-care. This was one of the best trainings I’ve done with true connections made and a real sense of community.”
- Tracie, Sydney
"Amazing passion and knowledge"
“Katie has such an amazing passion and knowledge of Ayurveda. Her teachings not only share this wisdom but allow you to dive deeper into your own life and self. With simple to follow practices and lessons the course is also a complete nurture to self - coming together, sharing, growing.”
- Felicia, Sydney
"Powerful delivery"
"Katie has a powerful delivery that is thorough, thoughtful and inclusive. The teachers in which she has enveloped herself with their philosophies, are a beautiful handpicked few with incredible stories of unveiling truth and downloading knowledge to be sacredly passed to women, dropping patriarchy and empowering females to sit in their higher selves.
There were plenty of laughs, a few tears and a natural interrelatedness of women coming together no matter your age or where things sit in your timeline of life. There were takeaway pieces for all involved and no pressure to open any more than you feel you need to in this setting.
The retreat was at Krishna Village in Eungella NSW, which is the ideal spot for rest and recovery. Learning about the ISKON story was eye opening and the lightness of the Village was felt in all areas. The food was aplenty and yoga asana twice a day plus soothing sessions in the evening.
It feels like a must do for every woman, helping you understand others and create space for compassion.
Thank you Katie."
- Tats Stone