2022 Teacher Training Yoga Retreat

On the first weekend of November our 2022 yoga teacher training students had their final yoga retreat. This retreat is held at the end of every yoga teacher training, where each student will teach a 45-minute yoga class that puts together all the skills and learnings they have had throughout the year, which they teach to their yogic teacher training group. This was a wonderful opportunity for all to grow together and go deeper on the yogic path.

The retreat in 2022 was held at the Dolina, a beautiful guest house and barn in Lovedale, Hunter Valley that sits on five acres of bushland and opposite the picturesque Wandin Valley Estate.

The weekend started on the Friday afternoon, where students and teachers met with a mixture of nerves and excitement. The retreat began with an opening circle, acknowledgement to country, and gratitude to the lineage and the teachers who have come before us. Two students shared their class on the Friday afternoon which ended in an abundance of joy, gratitude, and excitement.

Friday evening started with a delicious Mexican meal (oh that guacamole!!) cooked by the amazing Renee, a former Yogic Wisdom graduate yoga teacher and vegan chef. After dinner everyone settled in for a group meditation where loving energy flowed in abundance.

Saturday was a jam-packed day of more yoga, relaxation, and glorious food. Students taught classes created around the senses, and strength and confidence. By the end of the day most of the students had taught their classes so it was time for a celebration. Out came the party tunes for a dance and another amazing meal. The night ended with herbal teas in hand and another group meditation, the mood was joyous, and the space was filled with love.

The final morning started early, with a gratitude meditation and our final student teaching their yoga class to the entire room on celebration of community. The weekend retreat came to a moving close with all coming together in circle with tears of excitement and joy.

The transformation that was experienced by each and every student as they embark on this journey throughout the year is incredible.

Feedback from some of the students was …

“I feel lighter than I have ever felt. My retreat experience and the whole year of yoga teacher training 2022 has opened my heart to a life in yoga” – Caroline.

“When I first began this course back in January the thought of putting together and teaching a 45-minute yoga class was a frightening prospect, and something I did not think I could achieve. Yet, somehow over the next nine months, our beautiful and inspiring teachers guided us on this journey of self-discovery, self-love and ultimately to getting closer to finding our true selves.” – Mimi

A wonderful weekend had by all, where we watched students step confidently into their true yogic selves, bringing their uniqueness and personality to each of their yoga classes. It was beautiful to see the love and friendship students have for one an another as they supported each other through their final assessments. We are so excited to watch as this year’s class graduate and share their learnings with the world.