15 Day Ceremonial Yoga, Ayurveda & Reiki Teacher Training on North Stradbroke Island, Australia

The retreat is a 200-hour + 300-hour Yoga Healer Training, delivered in a ceremonial way. Each day is mapped out as a Dinichariya (Ayurvedic daily routine) that threads through the seasons, providing a nurturing and rejuvenating structure. Mornings begin at 5:30 AM with a tea ceremony, followed by meditation, pranayama, and a self-practice led by international teachers from Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, Vedic, and Vinyasa backgrounds. Afternoons are filled with interactive lectures, mentoring, and workshop-based learning covering anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology.

The curriculum is a rich blend of modalities: Abode Yoga (a healing form), Reiki, Ayurveda, Vedic counselling, body psychology, cosmic body work, and earth medicine. You will study the 8 limbs of yoga from the Ayurvedic healthcare perspective, dive into the doshas, learn about women's yoga including menstruation, conception, pregnancy, and postpartum practices, and gain hands-on experience with Ayurvedic treatments like Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Yoni steaming. The training is heart-centered and intuitive, with a focus on healing your own relationship with yourself, which is seen as the foundation for helping others.

The location is North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), the world's second-largest sand island, in Queensland, Australia. The property is a coastal sanctuary, oceanfront by the subtropical bush, in a sleepy town that runs on island time. The bungalows are set on 1.6 hectares with a tropical pool and gardens. The island's natural beauty—its beaches, lakes, and mountains—provides the backdrop for meditation, ceremonies, and extra-curricular activities like surfing lessons and cultural learning. The retreat is led by Randall Simpson, founder of Abode Yoga, and Daniel Young, with a team of international teachers and healers.

What's included

- 14 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms on a coastal sanctuary - Island ferry arrangement and pick-up/drop-off - Ceremonial meals provided through community-inspired cooking together - Fruit and snacks available all day - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily healing yoga, movement, dance, and other art forms - Minimum 1 hour meditation daily - Minimum 1 hour pranayama + asana daily - 5.5 hours interactive lecture, mentoring & workshop-based learning daily - Course training text books and beautifully published course keepsake books - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Teacher training course and certification upon successful completion - Registration available with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc. - Specialized workshops in women's yoga, pregnancy, birthing, postpartum - Ayurvedic & Reiki treatment - Ayurvedic tonics, Kangen Hydrogen Water, and fresh herbal teas - Weekend/day off excursions - Group excursions/activities such as a ceremonial natural hot springs experience - Surfing + ocean activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post-retreat support from our team - WiFi connection - Certificate upon successful completion - 60-minute Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage + Reiki treatment (when booking via Book Fitness Retreats) - INDAH Body Hard Cover Book & Living Journal (140 pages) (when booking via Book Fitness Retreats)

What's not included

- Flights cost - Travel insurance - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Any extra spa treatments or therapies beyond those listed