Radiance Retreat

Our time will unfold along these lines...be prepared for a few indulgent surprises.

Thursday

Arrive by 5pm

Opening circle

Dinner

Yoga nidra + intro to the sutras

Friday

Early morning tea/coffee in silence

Meditation + vinyasa flow, followed by breakfast

Free time: swim at the beach, visit nearby caves, forests, wineries, go for coffee or lunch, explore, lounge by the pool, cosy up with a book, take a bath, enjoy the day as you please.

Late afternoon yin yoga + philosophy

Dinner

Chakra bidana meditation

Saturday

Early morning tea/coffee in silence

Meditation + vinyasa flow, followed by breakfast

Free time: swim at the beach, visit nearby caves, forests, wineries, go for coffee or lunch, explore, lounge by the pool, cosy up with a book, take a bath, enjoy the day as you please.

Late afternoon yin yoga + crystal soundbath

Dinner

Radiance sutras story time

Sunday

Early morning tea/coffee in silence

Meditation + vinyasa flow

Closing circle, followed by breakfast

Check-out 10am

Cosy cottages at the beautiful Naravi 15 minutes from Margaret River, WA. King bed and single bed options, limited private rooms with ensuites available.

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Plant-based Ayurvedic meals prepared by Mohini Smith. All morning and evening meals are included and will be shared together as a group. During the day you have free time to enjoy the area.

I am wonderfully assisted in bringing Radiance Retreat to you with the help of Tiffany Smith-Shiels 'The Ritual Doula'. Calling Tiff 'my assistant' is inadequate. Tiff ensures you are completely nurtured throughout the retreat whether it be organising a massage, brewing you a pot of tea, working behind the scenes to set the mood in the shala or just lending a listening ear. She is a skilled space holder and your time on retreat will feel warmer and richer for her presence.

Shared rooms start from $1,080 inclusive of three nights' accommodation at Naravi, all morning and evening meals, twice daily guided yoga by Anna Balston, crystal soundbath by Rebecca Moore, spice immersion with Sarina Kaminin and an arrival gift package.

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Many students have returned to experience this retreat two or three times since its inception in 2019.

Some feedback from past guests:

"You don't DO Anna's class, you BECOME Anna's class" Andjelka Jankovic

"The time spent on retreat was so beautiful and powerful I feel that more people need to know and experience it. I feel so full of wonderment at the beauty of the world after spending the weekend immersed in the radiance sutras and your beautifully curated weekend. Thank you!" Bec Riches

"For anyone thinking about coming on a retreat with Anna, I would tell them that this retreat is much more than just yoga, but an opportunity to stop the clock (literally!)...you will be given so many tools, from meditation, to writing , to energy work... an opportunity to re-align yourself and come back with more focus." Stephanie Vialle

​"As a total experience from start to end I left the retreat feeling enlightened and refreshed. Physically I have felt "re-set" and lighter, and my spine feels amazing. Anna's wonderful - you will love her. " Tamika Dei Tos

​"Sacred, ritual, ceremony etc. just sooooooo good. OK and the fricken food. That was just amazing." Kristy Robinson​

"Literally life changing, as in I am changing my life due to revelations made on this retreat. Don’t think, just make the booking. Don’t worry about the money. Don’t worry about the time away from work. Don’t worry that you won’t know anybody. Don’t worry about the food. Don’t overthink it. Just show up, be yourself, and Anna’s retreat will change your life. " KJ Hourquebie

This retreat is suitable for anyone with a curiosity about life, spirituality and the more subtle yogic arts. The morning vinyasa practice is dynamic and will be challenging for those who don't have a regular yoga practice. Many less experienced students enjoy the retreat anyway because there are so many other practices and teachings across the weekend that are accessible to all. An open mind and heart and the ability to meet yourself where you are, are the only prerequisites.

Yes. A $500 deposit is required to secure your place. The full balance of your retreat must be paid in full 30 days prior to the start date of the retreat. These payments can be made in any number of instalments to suit you.

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Whilst I don’t like to give energy to the uncertainty and panic of the times, it has become necessary for me to make you aware of the following:

1. Please note that your deposit for Radiance Retreat (Retreat) is non-refundable. A $500 deposit must be paid upon booking to secure your spot at the Retreat. Once paid, deposits are non-refundable, only transferable if notice is given prior to 30 days before the commencement of the Retreat.

2. 100% of the balance owing is due 30 days prior to the Retreat. Final payments are non-refundable, only transferable.

3. In the event of postponement of a Retreat due to events outside of Anna Balston's control (including but not limited to a Covid-19 related border closure and or lockdown), no funds will be refunded but every effort will be made to ensure your booking is honoured at a later date.

(3a) Any amount paid to Anna Balston can be used as a credit for a future event(s) or Retreat hosted by Anna Balston within 18 months of the scheduled Retreat booking.

(3b) Solely at Anna Balston's discretion, a Retreat credit may be transferred to a friend or family member.

4. In the event that Anna Balston is unable to fulfil her duties at a Retreat due to extreme illness or unforeseeable personal circumstances:

(4a) The balance payment (the full amount paid to Anna Balston minus the $500 deposit) will be refunded to the client unless the clients wishes Anna Balston to hold their full Retreat payment as credit for a future event(s) or Retreat, in which case every effort will be made to ensure the client’s booking is honoured at a later date within 18 months of the scheduled booking.

(4b) Solely at Anna Balston's discretion, a Retreat booking deposit may be transferred to a friend or family member.

Most rooms can either be configured as a king bed or twin singles.

Two rooms at the property have their own bathroom. The rest of the rooms share one bathroom between two bedrooms.

There are 4 two bedroom one bathroom cottages, and a house made up of 5 rooms and 3 bathrooms.

Yes. The retreat is gluten free and dairy free. Some dishes are served with the option of an egg. Other allergies and dietary requirements can be catered for.