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PRESENCE

Mindfulness Meditation Day Retreat

Return to Your Essence and Commune with Nature
in a Silent Meditation Retreat in a Natural Sanctuary!

9am-4pm - Currumbin Valley

 Mindfulness Meditation - Self-inquiry - Yoga - Qigong - Zen Poetry - Earth Honouring Ceremony - Nature Sensing Meditation - Natural Healing Inner Journey

Awaken to Peace and Wholeness

The silence of the mountains, the whisper of the trees, the steady pulse of the earth— these are not just external landscapes but doorways to presence

 

When we slow down and open to the living world around us, something within us softens. Anxiety fades, clarity emerges, and the heart remembers its belonging. In this space, we are no longer striving; we are simply here, held in peace, by love and life's natural intelligence.

 

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A Sacred Pause ​​

In the lush sanctuary of Ananda’s rainforest, this retreat is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your essence. 

Through a variety of meditative and embodiment practices you will:

 

  • Release mental overload 

  • Experience the healing power of nature 

  • Become embodied in the moment

  • Reconnect to love

  • Surrender deeply to rest 

  • Promote natural healing 

  • and rest in your natural essence

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A Journey of Presence
 

Every element of this retreat has been intentionally woven together to create a deeply nourishing experience—one that invites you to rest, reconnect, and awaken to the fullness of your being.

Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through a variety of meditative practices including:

 

Mindfulness Meditation – Settle yourself in the moment with guided meditations that promote awareness and calm.


Silence – Surrender to the stillness of silence and the sound of nature where peace naturally arises.
 

Gentle Yoga Flow – Release stored tension and nurture your body with mindful movement and loving care.


Nature-based Meditations – Awaken your senses to the interbeingness of life and honour this precious Earth through nature-sensing meditations and honouring ritual.


Self-Inquiry Meditation– Enquiry into the true nature of self, dismantling limiting narratives and exploring your innate eternal wholeness.


QiGong – Cultivate life force and harmonise energy flow with gentle QiGong exercises.


Healing Inner Journey – Surrender into a quantum healing hypnosis, igniting  your body’s innate intelligence to restore balance and promote abundant health.

Each practice is an invitation to soften, to breathe, heal, and to return home to your vibrant natural self.

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A Sanctuary for Your Soul

Whether you are seeking a breathing space, deeper connection to your heart and nature, or are ready to reclaim your aliveness, Presence offers a sacred space to return home—to your essence and the peace within.

Join us and rest your body, mind and soul deeply in the mountain!

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Facilitated by Jawai Shamayim

After a year-long journey of deepening mindfulness in the wild, Jawai returns with a heart-felt inspiration to share the gifts and blessings of cultivating mindful presence in nature.

 

With 24 years of meditation practice, 12 years as a holistic psychotherapist, and experience guiding over 4,000 individuals, he weaves his extensive training with a deep love for life. His work supports others in calming their mind, cultivating inner peace, and thriving in their natural essence.

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The Courage to Be Still: Embracing Silence, Meeting Yourself, and Awakening Peace

Sitting in silence, without distractions, can be one of the greatest challenges in a mindfulness retreat. The mind resists, flooding us with thoughts, restlessness, or emotions long left unattended. In the stillness, we meet ourselves fully—our fears, our longings, our deepest truths. Yet, this very challenge is also the gateway to profound transformation.

 

As we stay present with what arises, without turning away, we cultivate patience, inner strength, and deep self-compassion. We learn to listen—to our bodies, our hearts, and the wisdom that emerges when we stop running.

 

This retreat is for those who seek more than momentary relief; it is for those ready to meet themselves with courage, to awaken clarity and peace, and to discover the freedom that silence reveals.

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Details

Location: Ananda Rainforest Retreat - Currumbin Valley

Time: 9am - 4pm

Dates (2024):  For dates and to book check calendar below!

More Info:

  • A delicious vegan meal and tea will be provided.

  • Following the opening welcome, participants will enter noble silence, creating a space for deeper presence. This silence will be held until the final hour, when we come together to share insights and experiences.

  • Throughout the day, guided meditations will gently lead you into stillness, gradually deepening into periods of silence.

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Join us on a day of open-hearted PRESENCE!

Not sure if it is for you, or have a question?

Send us a message and have your questions answered!

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