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"BACK TO SELF" RETREAT
SEPTEMBER 25-28TH 2025
Join me for this nourishing retreat nestled on the stunning 33 acre property, just 15 mins drive from Mudgee. Merging western luxuries with eastern philosophy of Zen, this property provides everything you need to unwind, and find a sense of ease within natures embrace. With daily yoga classes, workshops, ceremonies, spa & massage time, wholesome foods and like minded company you will be able to drop back into your Self and have unforgettable time.
The retreat will commence on Thursday afternoon September 25th with check-in starting from 4pm. We will depart on Sunday, September 28th around lunch time. The venue is approx. 3 hrs drive from Sydney, and car pooling will be organized for those who don’t drive.
Non refundable deposit of $400 is required to confirm your spot.
Karolina Szymala
BSB:062-267 #10189487
For more detailed information about this retreat, request an info package by clicking on the link below.
This will be the only retreat of 2025′.
EMPOWER: MENTORING RETREAT FOR YOGA TEACHERS WITH KAROLINA SZYMALA & CLARE LOVELACE
WEEKEND OF MARCH 7- 9TH 2024
ONLY 2 NON-RESIDENTIAL SPOTS LEFT!
We are calling for: new yoga teachers, seasoned yoga teachers hungry for new inspiration, and experienced practitioners aspiring to become yoga teachers, to join us for this one of a kind and unique weekend together.
Teaching yoga can feel solitary at times so this immersion will be a perfect opportunity to connect with other fellow yoga teachers and immerse yourself in continuing education studies.
The weekend is designed to facilitate the best opportunity for you to soak up and exchange new ideas, deepen your teaching skills and leave rejuvenated and inspired about sharing the beauty of yoga.
From learning the art of theming, class planning using yogic scriptures to refining your sequencing, art of hands-on assists, and holding space, this weekend is designed to provide you with practical tools and techniques that will inspire and enhance your teaching repertoire.
This is going to be one of a kind opportunity to study with us both in this unique immersive setting. We both have been teaching yoga full time for over a decade. We know the challenges and the joys of the yoga industry and together bring over 20 years of experience combined.
Space is limited to 12ppl for an intimate experience.
**** FOR EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS CONSIDERING DOING A YTT IN THE FUTURE, THIS WEEKEND WILL GIVE YOU A SMALL INSIGHT INTO IT.
Non refundable deposit of $400 is required to book your spot.
Karolina Szymala
BSB:062-267 #10189487
The remaining amount must be paid before January 7th 2025.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
If you would like to receive the brochure with more details, please click below.
UNLOCKING THE SACRAL PORTAL
JOURNEY INTO HIP MOBILITY & RELEASE, SECOND CHAKRA ENERGY AND SHAMANIC REALMS.
SATURDAY, JULY 13TH 2024
4-6PM
LIVINGROOM YOGA SCHOOL
INVESTMENT: $79
SOLD OUT!
This 2 hrs workshop will be an immersive experience combining ancient somatic wisdom of yoga and shamanic practices. Our journey will begin with diving into the fascinating world of hip mobility. Our hips are much more than just joints. They are the physical and energetic bridge between our upper and lower body, and their mobility influences our physical posture, movement and even our emotional and mental well-being.
In shamanic tradition the hips are seen as a gateway to the spirit world therefore we will finish our session with a shamanic drum journey.
The session will be a combination of yoga asana, lecture and a shamanic drum journey which will enhance and seal the experience of the workshop.
To secure your spot please make a payment to:
Karolina Szymala BSB:062-267 #10189487
SPACES ARE LIMITED!
WOVEN WISDOM
A TAPESTRY OF TEACHERS, GUIDES & SPIRIT
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
MAY 9-12TH 2024
SOLD OUT!
This 4 days, 3 nights retreat will be nestled in the heart of Upper Colo, 90 min. drive from Sydney. Situated in the valley and on the pristine banks of the Colo River, this property is a haven of rustic charm and tranquil beauty. Everything on the property is uniquely designed and handcrafted by its owners using repurposed and recycled materials and every corner of this place exudes character, history and charm.
This retreat is more than just a weekend yoga getaway. It is a transformative experience that will leave you with lasting memories, new found insights, deeper connection to the land, yourself and the wisdom of our ancestors.
More detailed schedule and guest teachers will be confirmed soon.
Non refundable deposit of $400 is required to book your spot.
Karolina Szymala
BSB:062-267 #10189487
The remaining amount must be paid before April 9th 2024. Please note that in case of cancelations, no refunds will be given unless I can fill your spot.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
If you would like to receive the brochure with more details, please click below.
SPACES ARE LIMITED!
"BACK TO THE HEART"
A JOURNEY INTO HEART CHAKRA ENERGY, SPINE MOBILITY & SHAMANIC REALMS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH
6-8PM
LIVINGROOM YOGA SCHOOL
INVESTMENT: $89
SOLD OUT!
This 2hrs session will be a combination of heart centered asana, lecture and a shamanic drum journey.
In yogic tradition, heart chakra is seen as the energetic seat of compassion, and a source of our inner ability to feel and relate to others.The so called “spiritual heart” is the merging point of the terrestrial and celestial forces, and it is believed to be the most difficult chakra to access.
The culmination of this session will be a powerful shamanic drum journey that will facilitate connection with the upper realms and spirit guides and will only enhance the whole experience of the session.
To secure your spot please make a payment to
Karolina Szymala BSB:062-267 #10189487
Payment is non refundable unless I can fill your spot.
SPACES ARE LIMITED!
"UNLOCKING
THE SACRAL PORTAL"
A JOURNEY OF HIP MOBILITY, SECOND CHAKRA ENERGY & SHAMANIC REALMS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
6-8PM
LIVINGROOM YOGA SCHOOL
INVESTMENT: $89
SOLD OUT!
This 2 hrs workshop will be an immersive experience combining ancient somatic wisdom of yoga and shamanic practices. Our journey will begin by diving into the fascinating world of hip mobility. Our hips are much more than just joints. They are the physical and energetic bridge between our upper and lower body, and their mobility influences our physical posture, movement and even our emotional and mental well-being.
In shamanic traditions, the hips are seen as a gateway to the spirit world. We will finish our session with a shamanic drum journey taking us into the underworld, facilitating a connection with our animal spirit guides which will enhance the whole experience of the workshop.
The session will be a combination of yoga asana, lecture and a shamanic drum journey.
To secure your spot please make a payment to:
Karolina Szymala BSB:062-267 #10189487
INNER RHYTMS
A RETREAT OF YOGA, RITUAL & ANCIENT WISDOM
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
DECEMBER 7-10TH
SOLD OUT!/ WAITLIST
This 4 days, 3 nights retreat will be nestled in the heart of Upper Colo, 90 min. drive from Sydney. Situated in the valley and on the pristine banks of the Colo River, this property is a haven of rustic charm and tranquil beauty. Everything on the property is uniquely designed and handcrafted by its owners using repurposed and recycled materials and every corner of this place exudes character, history and charm.
This retreat is more than just a weekend yoga getaway. It is a transformative experience that will leave you with lasting memories, new found insights, deeper connection to the land, yourself and the wisdom of our ancestors.
THIS RETREAT HAS SOLD OUT!.
You can join the waitlist below.
AS WITHIN SO WITHOUT
SUMMER RETREAT.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 - SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH
KURRAJONG
SOLD OUT!
Our retreat will take place in Kurrajong in the Hawkesbury District at the foothills of the Blue Mountains, 75km northwest and 90 min easy drive from Sydney.
We will gather on Thursday afternoon and the retreat will commence on Sunday around lunch time.
Our retreat will be catered again by the incredible Ayse Moonen from Vegan Projects. Those of you who have been with me on retreats when Ayse was cooking, you can certainly recall how amazing her creations are…yum!
I’m really happy to have with us Darinka Maja offering kahuna massage treatments throughout the retreat. (please know that the massages are not included in the price of the retreat).
*Whilst I will be the main facilitator on this retreat, there will be a couple of guest teachers joining us as well. Their names will be announced soon.
The check in on Thursday will start at 3.30pm, and there will be one session and an opening ceremony on that day, followed by dinner.
There will be 3 sessions on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday we will have a morning practice and a closing ceremony.
More detailed schedule will be confirmed soon.
Non refundable deposit of $400 is required to book your spot.
Karolina Szymala
BSB: 062-267 #10189487
The remaining amount must be paid before February 16th 2023.
PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Please, if you would like to receive a brochure with more details click below.
THEMING - THE ART OF CREATING AN EXPERIENCE
INTIMATE GROUP SESSION FOR YOGA TEACHERS.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12TH
11.30 -1.30PM
COOGEE
SOLD OUT!
or via ZOOM
INVESTMENT: $98
Only 5 in person spots available
The session will be also live on zoom and recordings will be available for 7 days after.
THE ART OF INTUITIVE ASSISTS
CONTINUING EDUCATION
WORKSHOP SERIES
SATURDAYS 11-1.30PM:
SEPT. 3RD, 10TH, 17TH & 24TH
THE COLLABORATIVE MAROUBRA
SOLD OUT
This series is designed for:
– yoga teachers wanting to explore and learn new ways of providing hands on assists and using props with such intention;
– yoga students eager to learn about the energetics and alignment in asana.
We will meet four times, and during the series each session will be specifically themed to create a sense of continuity and maximum understanding of the material covered over the course:
WEEK 1, SEPTEMBER 3RD: Principles of hands on assists & standing poses
WEEK 2, SEPTEMBER 10th: Q&A, forward bending & twisting
WEEK 3, SEPTEMBER 17th: Q&A, twisting & backbending
WEEK 4, SEPTEMBER 24th: Q&A, backbending, inversions & Shavasana
COURSE INVESTMENT: $313
DROP IN SESSION: $89
For maximum benefits and continuity of learning, it is suggested to join for the entire course rather than individual sessions.
To ensure the highest quality and maximum, individual attention for all attendees, the spaces will be limited.
EMERGENCE
4 WEEK ONLINE SERIES
THURSDAYS 6PM:
FEB.10TH, 17TH, 24TH
MARCH 3RD
EMERGENCE is a 4 week series consisting of four 75min classes taught on a weekly basis.
Over the course each class will be specifically themed to create a sense of continuity over the four weeks. The course will also focus on one specific peak asana that we will explore and break down in four different ways to give you a deeper understanding of the mechanics and alignment of it.
Recordings available.
All levels are welcome.
JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS
4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS RETREAT
MAY 6-9TH
SOLD OUT!/WAITLIST
With so much excitement I would love to invite you to join me in my upcoming, extended retreat, commencing on Thursday afternoon, May 6th. We will gather on Darkinjung Country, less than 90 mins outside of Sydney. Our venue is located on the spectacular 75 acres of land, right on the banks of Hawksbury River, with a little private water frontage.
I’m very excited to be collaborating for the first time with Simon Favorito, holistic chef and integrative whole foods coach.
Baran Yildiz will be back again to grace us with the medicine of his instruments like: hang drum, japanese flute, karimba and many more. He will play for us during the weekend, including the live music yin class and sound healing.
There is only 15 spots available.
$450 deposit is necessary to confirm your spot and is NON-REFUNDABLE, unless after your cancellation your spot can be filled.
YiN & Pins
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
6 - 7.45PM
LIVINGROOM YOGA SCHOOL
SOLD OUT!
Yin & Pins merges the two ancient modalities of acupuncture and yoga. Both are vehicles to bring balance. Join Martine Looijschelder from Acupuncture Collective and myself for this special evening combining these two powerful healing practices.
A time to let go of stress and tension. The evening will begin with yin yoga followed by acupuncture to bring some deep rest, release and much needed restoration.
Spaces limited.
EQUILIBRIUM - Finding Harmony In The Now
Weekend retreat
December 4-6
with Karolina Szymala & Sandeep Virdi
SOLD OUT/WAITLIST
This get away is going to be very special.
The infamous 2020 has given us so much to ponder upon in terms of our values, priorities and beliefs, including the courage to strive for what is truly aligned with our hearts. We all have been through so much and this retreat will be like a healing balm for our souls and a beautiful way to conclude this year.
I will be co-facilitating this retreat with my dear friend, yoga teacher and an astrologer, Sandeep Virdi.
We will gather together in the most exquisite venue WillowFarm nestled in the heart of beautiful Berry, about 2 hrs drive from Sydney.
Our dear friend and a chef extraordinaire Ayse Moonen from Vegan Projects will be spoiling our palates with her mouthwatering, vegan creations.
Baran Yildiz, an incredible Sydney based multi instrumentalist will join us again for his signature sound healing session during the weekend.
The check in time for the weekend will be Friday 12pm and the check out time on Sunday will be around 2pm. It is advised to take Friday off.
DEPOSIT of $400 must be paid to secure your spot. If the cancellation is made less than 3 weeks from the retreat date, it will not be refundable unless we find someone to fill the spot.
FULL AMOUNT must be paid 3 weeks before the retreat ( November 13th )
ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
***PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST***
UNLEASH ~ UNWIND
Weekend retreat
AUGUST 14-16TH
SOLD OUT/WAITLIST
Our weekend away will take place at a beautiful venue called “Vanam” located in Blue Mountains, 90 mins outside of Sydney. Baran Yildiz, an incredible Sydney based multi instrumentalist will be joining us again to spoil us all with his incredibly healing sounds of hang drum, kora and more. Please, check out his latest album here: https://open.spotify.com/album…
Please see the investments below:
1 Triple room with bathroom /view -$880 pp.
1 Triple room with bathroom – $850 pp.
1 Quad room with bathroom – $850 pp.
1 Double with shared bathroom – $750 pp.
DEPOSIT of $300 must be paid to secure your spot.
FULL AMOUNT must be paid 30 days before the retreat ( July 14th )
CONDITIONS APPLY REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND WILL BE SEND OUT VIA EMAILS AFTER THE DEPOSIT IS PAID.
***PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST***
Yin & Pins
FEB. 1ST
6.30 - 8.30PM
The Livingroom Yoga School
Coogee
$50
SOLD OUT!
For a waiting list please email me directly
Are you continuously tired? Stressed? Feeling low energy? Or just looking to stay balanced?
Yin & Pins merges the two ancient modalities of acupuncture and yoga. Both are vehicles to bring balance. Join Martine Looijschelder from Acupuncture Collective and myself for this special evening combining these two powerful healing practices.
A time to let go of stress and tension. The evening will begin with yin yoga followed by acupuncture to bring some deep rest, release and much needed restoration, and will culminate with a beautiful sound bath by a special guest, Baran Yildiz.
Spaces limited.
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