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Why You Should Journal (Even If You Don’t Think You’re a “Journaling Person”)
ever had a beautiful journal gifted to you only for it to sit in the drawer? The thing is, journaling isn’t about being a writer. Here are five big reasons to give it a try (or keep going if you're already on the journaling train)!
Gentle Breathwork Practices to Soothe Anxiety
If you’ve ever wished for a simple way to ease anxiety and find calm, breathwork might be exactly what you need. Unlike intense styles that focus on high-energy activation, gentle breathwork offers a soothing approach—perfect for sensitive nervous systems and those who find the up-regulating or ‘big experience’ techniques too much. Read more to learn 6 different techniques specifically for ‘at home’ and ‘at work’ practices - suited to those short on time.
The Power of Women on Retreat: What I Learned from being a participant on an All-Women’s Retreat
I thought I was booking in for a weekend of “self-care”, some product research, and a bit of yoga, but (of course!) what I gained as a participant on an all-women’s retreat was much more than that….
Meet Sarah - Breath & Rest Facilitator
Madagascan forests to Great White Shark cage diving, research science and travel. Injuries, hustle-resistance, Trauma Informed yoga and breathwork. Learn what has shaped and influenced the practices and workshops that you will get to experience on an Active Rest retreat. Meet the ‘rest’ of Active Rest Retreats - Sarah.
What is the Fleurieu Retreat?
What exactly IS the Fleurieu Retreat? Active Rest Retreats are often associated with the Flinders, but our Wilpena experience has a little lesser-known sister, The Fleurieu Retreat. Combining all the elements we’re known and loved for (yoga, bushwalking and Aboriginal Cultural Learning, breathwork & meditation for women) but closer to Adelaide, shorter in duration, and at a more affordable price point. Are you ready to experience the Fleurieu Peninsula the Active Rest Retreats way?
5 ways to move Slowly into the New Year with more Ease and less Overwhelm
As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s easy to feel swept up in the whirlwind and expectation of resolutions, big goals, and the relentless pressure to ‘hit the ground running’ on January 1st. But what if this year, you moved slowly, with presence and aligned first with values, before productivity and ‘should’ do’s. Make 2025 more aligned and more in service to YOU than ever before.
Hiking the “Wild South Coast Way” the Active Rest Way.
What if you could explore this trail in a way that’s not just about the steps you take but also about how you feel? Enter: walking the Wild South Coast Way the Active Rest way.
5 reasons not to DIY Wellness Retreat
Last month I did my own DIY ‘self-made’ yoga retreat in Ubud, Bali. I’m a yoga and pranayama (breath work) teacher, retreat facilitator, nature tour guide, and have worked behind the scenes of many tour companies - here’s what I think about DIY vs organised retreats…
🎄 Nourish Your Christmas with Our Cult-Fave Recipes 🌿
Yes, including the famous active rest retreats choc-raspberry brownies! (+ a nourishing, savoury ayurvedic dish, and a healthy treat to suit any nut-free, gluten-free, vegan Christmas guest).
A Beginner's Guide to Breathwork: Stress less & more Calm for Beginners
In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety seem to dominate, finding moments of rest and calm can feel out of reach. Enter stage left…your breath…a powerful wellness practice designed to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your sense of grounded ease. For beginners, this guide provides everything you need to know to start your journey toward improved mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, a way to reduce stress, or tools to embrace slow living - breathwork offers transformative benefits for women (& all humans!) at any stage of life.
Ikara, Wilpena Pound, Sacred Sites and Ancient Lands
Ikara (aka Wilpena Pound) is historically and sacredly, a meeting place for the Adnyamathanha people and many other clans far and wide. Ikara is also our meeting place for the Wilpena Womens Weekend - joining together for an immersion of rest, adventure, and connection. Read for more about this sacred site.
How to choose a retreat with Active Rest Retreats
Key similarities, differences and icons of the different retreats with Active Rest. Choose your own adventure…Desert vs Ocean, Glamping vs Private house, Restaurant catering vs Home cooked…
DIY Rest Affirmations
Easy DIY finish-the-sentence prompts for your pondering on how rest and NOT resting impacts your day & life. Use these as reminders on your mirror, desk, phone…
Beyond The Brochure.
why you sometimes need to look a little deeper to truly connect to a place.
Autumn Equinox Retreat on the Fleurieu Peninsula
Autumn Equinox is extra special because it gives us an opportunity to re-assess and re-align after the initial ‘new year’ months and energy have passed. The beginning of the year can always feel like a LOT. Remember - allowing yourself to surrender to the subtle yet profound healing qualities of simply being out in nature and amongst like-minded women, can be all you need sometimes.
We’re not the same…
When there are already THOUSANDS of retreats around the world, what made us believe we could bring something different, helpful, or new to the space? So glad you asked!
Small things, BIG change
When did we forget that the simplest of practices can often be the most profound? No fancy supplements, super spiritual woo woo practices, or '12 steps to healed' programs needed.
Gentle reminders for your tired Soul 🫶
…That’s what capitalism and productivity culture has us believe. That we need to earn our rest. We need to deserve happiness and joy. Our worthiness for self-care or ‘selfish’ time is based on our level of burn out from serving others first. Rest is an expensive day spa weekend or a bottle of wine after a hard day…am I right, or am I right?!