6 August - 11 August 2023
Guided Yoga & Meditations | Massage & Nourishing Body Treatment | Australia's Last Sunset Experience | Nature Walks | Marine Snorkelling | SUP Boarding | Cooking Class
Dirk Hartog Island Eco Lodge is a privately owned, untouched dream island destination, offering you the most unique eco yoga experience. Situated west of Monkey Mia and in a world heritage site, Dirk Hartog Island has been the home of the Wardle family for 53 years and has opened its doors and sublime tranquility to those in search of a sense of inner peace and an escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Surrounded by the nurturing forces of abundant nature at your off-grid accommodation, your wellness experience unfolds.
Expand your mind and awaken your senses, meet like-minded people and embrace the true essence of this all-inclusive retreat. Connect with mind, body and Country.
Whether you’re looking for some deserved ‘me’ time or searching for the perfect group fitness retreat, we invite everyone to experience their health and wellness journey with us.
2. A rested body. Utilising simple and accessible techniques your body will release into a deep rest. In this state of rest, energy returns from flowing outwards to the extremities, (to move us from one place to the next), to flowing back into the centre, nourishing our major organs. Deep rest strengthens our homeostatic function and brings the whole of our being into balance.
3. The ability to switch the mind on or off. This is an important self-directed skill to be able to settle the body, engage the nervous system and switch the mind on or off when required.
4. The ability to press the reset button anytime. You will learn how to implement moments of stillness into your existing daily routine to maintain your well mind.
5. Increased resilience and adaptability. Strengthening your homeostatic mechanism allows you to encompass a greater range of experiences whilst maintaining balance.
6. A sense of coherence and wholeness. In a deep state of rest, the different parts of your brain are harmonised, improving cognitive function and emotional stability. You will have an expanded perception and a more integrated experience of yourself, allowing you greater understanding of what is going on around you.
7. Enstasy. You will experience yourself without doing and striving. In a state of deep rest, your senses are quietened allowing you to experience yourself, (even just for a nanosecond!) as quiet and still. This gives you a different perspective of yourself – as a human being rather than a human doing.
During the day, the white sands, hidden coves and miles of walkways through unspoilt vegetation with breathtaking views every way you turn, offer a chance for you to spend time alone in quiet reflection between the two dawn and sunset yoga and meditation classes.
Alternatively, there’s snorkelling on unspoilt reefs, SUP boarding in the crystal blue waters or guided walks along sheer and imposing cliffs to the blow holes and Surf Point marine sanctuary for those looking to be a bit more active.
Overview:
– Five nights’ premium accomodation in a sea facing room at Dirk Hartog Island Eco Lodge or Ocean-Side Glamping Tent
– Two group yoga sessions daily with Lara Dwyer.
– One 90 minute nourishing body treatment with massage therapist, Laure-Anne.
– Breakfast, lunch and healthy treats daily.
– Nightly dinners including some of the freshest and finest seafood and local ingredients.
– Australia’s “last sunset experience,” including a guided meditation and sundowner
– A group cooking class to learn how to take these delicious, fresh and healthy recipes home with you.
– A wildlife by night viewing (the Island, due to its isolation, is home to some of the most endangered marsupials and bird life in the world).
– Return transfers from Denham to the Island.
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Wellness Retreat attire is all about comfort and ease. The important thing is being able to strip down in the heat and keep warm if it gets a little cold in the evening, or at the end of class in Savasana/Meditation.
Embracing the dramatic beauty of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Dirk Hartog Island Eco Lodge is a rustic retreat where guests can escape, discover and explore. It blends simple elegance with rustic luxury and comfort, offering stunning ocean views and providing a destination in which to relax and reconnect with yourself and the natural environment.
Equipped with a bar area, open kitchen, undercover outdoor dining area, plenty of spots to lounge and private library, the Eco Lodge is a home away from home waiting to be enjoyed as the fresh ocean air fills its walls. It provides a comfortable holiday setting in an exclusive yet relaxed environment. Don’t forget to say hello to its friendly pets – there is a horse, sheep, cat, chickens and a dog.
Each room has it’s own shower and toilet with a range of products from Vasse Virgin, using only natural ingredients, including Australian extra virgin olive oil, plant extracts and essential oils to produce beautiful skincare.
Yes, we welcome solo travellers.
All our rooms are based on two people sharing. If you’d like to share with a particular person, please include their name at the time of booking.
Yes, everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced yogis, it does not matter where you are in your practice. Once you have confirmed your participation in the retreat, we will be sending you a questionnaire which will allow our yoga teacher and Island cook to best support your needs and ensure you get the most out of your participation in the Retreat. Due to the intimacy of the group, you will get the opportunity to have one on one time with your teacher, to explore your yoga practice and take it as deep or as simple and relaxing as you need.
All the meals will be fresh, local, healthy and delicious. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please ensure you list them on the questionnaire which we will email you upon receipt of your booking.
This Retreat is designed as a five night, six day experience. We would not suggest joining late or leaving early, but if you have a request for a shorter or longer wellness retreat in the future, please email islandliferetreats@dhi.com.au.
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