Yoga and Philosophy Retreat
Springbrook QLD
16-19Â July 2026
Understand Your Mind. Change Your Patterns.
This is a structured, practical retreat designed to help you understand how your mind works, recognise your patterns, and learn how to work with them.
Drawing from the early teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, alongside principles found in Gestalt therapy and modern psychotherapy, we explore how attention, behaviour, and conditioning shape your experience - and how to begin shifting them in a way that is realistic and sustainable.
This is not about studying philosophy in theory. It’s about learning how to apply it in your day-to-day life.
Why This Matters
Most patterns don’t come from nowhere. They were learned, often for good reason, and at some point they were useful. Over time, however, those same patterns can become limiting.
This retreat gives you a way to:
- Understand where patterns come from
- See how they continue to play out
- Begin working with them more consciously
Not by forcing change, but by developing awareness and choice.
You don’t need prior experience with yoga philosophy or therapy-based work. Everything is taught in a clear, practical way. You’re not expected to share beyond what feels comfortable, and you’re always welcome to participate in your own way. The aim is not to overwhelm you with information, but to give you something you can actually use.
From this retreat you will re-enter the world rejuvenated and ready to apply seeds of wisdom into the fullest expression of your lives. These are ancient methods for modern times.
Who This Retreat Is For
- Yoga practitioners of all levels — including complete beginners
- Yoga teachers wanting to deepen their understanding and teaching
- Mental health professionals, therapists, and social workers
- Anyone curious about how philosophy can be applied in everyday life
Investment
Investment
$1199
Private room with shared bathroom.
Twin and Queen Rooms Available
SOLD OUT - 1 x Twin Share Room with Ensuite $1399Â Â
SOLD OUT - 1 x Queen Bed Room with Ensuite $1399
(Cost is for a single person. Extra person $250)
To secure your spot
Please deposit $300 into the following account:
CAPACITY BUILDING AU
BSB: 638-060
Account Number: 16543718
Please Reference your full nameÂ
Cancellation Policy
$300 deposit is non-refundable.
No refunds on balance due within eight weeks of retreat.
If cancellation occurs within eight weeks of retreat you have the option to find someone to swap with you, or transfer your payment (-$300deposit) to the next retreat.
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Retreat Venue
 Theosophical Retreat Centre - 2184 Springbrook Rd, Springbrook QLD
“A perfect setting for Spiritual Retreats.”
‍Located in peaceful and green surroundings less than an hour's drive from the Gold Coast.
This centre is perfect for spiritual retreats, educational programs, yoga events and the like. The land was purchased in 1994 from two long-standing members of the Theosophical Society. Accommodation blocks and a meeting hall were designed to fit in with the surroundings. Situated in a National Park area we take care to cause minimum harm to the environment.Â
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Accommodation consists of small single rooms containing a bed, pillow, electric blanket, doona and blanket; along with a small basin with hot and cold water, a small clothes hanging rail, small collapsible table with chair, small set of drawers and bench for luggage. Showers and toilets are shared between three people.
Theosophical Society Mission: “To serve humanity by cultivating an ever- deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom, Spiritual Self- Transformation, and the Unity of All Life.”
Retreat Testimonials
"This retreat provided everything promised and so much more. Experience was literally life changing. Gained self awareness and joy. We came away grounded, centered and experienced moments of enlightenment. Friends were made, moments and memories were created that will never be forgotten and will enrich our lives forever. "
"I enjoyed everything about Evie and Darci retreat - the location, the people, the amazing food, and of course the incredible menu of workshops and learning experiences. It was a perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate my body and mind. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys yoga "
"I have just attended one of the best retreats. I have come away feeling energised and refreshed but what is even more important, with a new enthusiasm towards teaching again. It was a true joy to once again be the student and learn from these remarkable women. Thank you."
Meet your teachers
Darci (founder of Australia Yoga Teacher Training) and Evie (founder of Kannon Yoga) began working together in 2020 when Evie joined AYTT as a facilitator.
What brought them together was a shared approach: using yoga not just as a physical practice, but as a way to understand patterns, behaviour, and the way we relate to ourselves and others.
Their work is shaped by both traditional teachings, including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches.
Darci is currently in her third year of a Masters degree in Gestalt therapy: a relational, present-focused approach to psychotherapy that explores how patterns form through past experience and continue to shape behaviour, perception, and responses in the present.Â
Evie works as a Clinical Support Specialist and Supervisor and is also a trained psychotherapist. Her background includes Integrative psychotherapy and Eastern philosophies which inform the way she teaches, with a focus on safety, clarity, and practical application.
Together, they bring a combined approach that is both structured, experiential and trauma informed. Their retreats are designed to help participants become aware of patterns, how they are formed, how they are maintained, and how they can begin to shift—using tools drawn from yoga, mindfulness, and psychotherapy-informed frameworks.
Their work is less about teaching concepts, and more about creating the conditions for people to observe, understand, and work with their own experience in a way that is grounded and sustainable.
