Sacred Rest Retreat
1 DAY COASTAL YOGA IMMERSION
SUNDAY | NOV 22, 2026 | TORQUAY | VIC
Sacred Rest is moving beyond relaxation,
into deep restoration of body & reconnection to Spirit.
Restore, connect & illuminate
Join us for a thoughtfully curated day of transformation, with personalised guidance and individual attention in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Leave feeling deeply rested, restored, renewed, aligned and inspired. Expertly facilitated by Julie Gargano, offering nearly three decades of teaching experience in her unique methodology of Pranaa Yoga.
Sacred Rest Retreat -
1 day coastal yoga immersion
Sacred Rest is an invitation to step beyond the busyness of everyday life and enter a sanctuary of deep presence, stillness and renewal.
In a world that continually asks us to do more, Sacred Rest offers something profoundly different, the opportunity to simply be. Through meditative yoga, breath, Yoga Nidra, subtle energy practices and guided contemplation, you are invited to soften the layers of effort, quiet the thinking mind and return to the silent awareness that lies beneath all experience.
This is not simply a day of relaxation; it is a sacred pause, a space where the body can rest, the heart can open and the soul can remember its natural state of wholeness. As the nervous system settles and awareness deepens, a quiet inner alchemy begins to unfold, revealing the peace, wisdom and presence that have always resided within.
Guided by Julie Gargano’s deeply integrative approach, Sacred Rest becomes a journey into embodied stillness, where form and formlessness meet, and where rest is experienced not as an absence of activity, but as a profound return to the essence of who you are.
Event Details: -
Location: Surf Coast Yoga Studio, Bells Beach, Torquay VIC
Date: Sunday, 22nd November 2026
Time: 9:30am arrival | 10am-5pm
Early Bird: $333 |Valid before 8th November 2026
Full Price: $399
Rest is experienced not as an absence of activity, but as a profound return to the essence of who you are.
Imagine a country drive from the city smoke of Melbourne, to the expansiveness of the natural habitat of the Great Ocean Road; the breathing in of fresh air and the awakening of your visual palette through vivid colours of impressive blue seas, refreshing green forests and the golden yellow rays of the sun.
Arrive to be greeted by delicious organic herbal teas and open arms, and to feel grateful for the present moment which is reminding you of how blessed you are. Noticing the stirring of excitement, knowing how spoiled & nurtured your day will be, as you will be bathed in love, wisdom and grace; from your teacher of course, but also from the sacred teachings of yoga, in which remain steady & unwavering within the passage of time, to be a gift, your gift, a present of the experience of Presence, and a reminder of your true timeless nature.
This fun & sacred day, is shared with joyful community, returning to what matters most in life; the simple things, the details, the connections, the reflections, the pausing to notice, to give your attention to where love resides, to soften into awareness and allowing your capacities to be illuminated, by the light of consciousness.
The Experience
Retreat Inclusions
- Full day (7.5 hours)
- Pranaa Yoga, meditation & yoga nidra
- Breathwork and subtle energy practices
- Yoga philosophy & wisdom teachings
- Transformational facilitation
- Plant based lunch & herbal teas
- Goodie bag
- Stunning coastal retreat venue
- Small group experience (around 15 participants)
Schedule
9.30am→10am Arrival & Registration
10am→11am Opening Meditation, Chanting & Wisdom Teachings
11am→1pm Pranaa Yoga
1pm→2pm Lunch (Delicious plant based lunch)
2pm→3pm Chanting, Reflective Practices & Yoga Nidra
3pm→4pm Restorative Yoga
4pm→5pm Sound Healing, Blessing Ritual & Closing Circle
Meet Julie Gargano,
Your Sacred Rest Guide
About Julie Gargano
Offering 30yrs industry experience
An invitation to meet yourself
"In this constantly changing world of chaos & distraction, there is nothing more important or urgent than withdrawing your attention inwardly, and to rest deeply into the silence of your Being.
A sacred pause awaits you, in the tranquil setting of Bells Beach, Torquay, - a space where the body can rest & receive nurture, move & breath, contract & let go, and an invitation where the senses come alive.
Here lies an opportunity to unravel the mental constructs, clear the space of your heart and the dross that has unconsciously accumulated. Allow yourself to soften & expand and reconnect to the spacious vastness of consciousness.
As you become refined & subtle, in tune & attuned, the natural awakening of the sixth sense, the intuition, is experienced. And to be guided even deeper, is the coming home to the sanctuary of your Soul, in which the remembrance of your natural state of wholeness is experienced.”
-Julie Gargano
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Full day yoga immersion
Yoga equipment (mat, blankets, bolsters, blocks)
Organic plant based lunch & herbal teas
Booklet & goodies
Boundless love & joyful community
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All levels of experience are welcome. An open heart is the pre-requisite.
Very suitable to experienced yoga students, yoga teachers, meditators & healers who wish to receive depth of experience.
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Sacred Rest is for those who are ready to slow down, reconnect and nourish themselves on every level. It may be the perfect retreat for you if you are:
Feeling physically, mentally or emotionally exhausted and in need of deep rest.
Longing to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.
Craving peace, stillness and time in nature to restore your nervous system.
Seeking greater clarity, purpose or direction in your life.
Ready to release stress, overwhelm and the pressure of constantly "doing."
Curious to deepen your meditation, yoga or spiritual practice.
Looking to reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom.
Navigating a life transition, personal change or period of uncertainty.
Wanting to cultivate greater self-love, self-compassion and inner resilience.
Interested in exploring energy healing, subtle body practices and conscious living in a grounded and accessible way.
Wishing to reconnect with joy, creativity and a sense of aliveness.
Looking for a supportive community of like-minded people where you can simply be yourself.
A yoga practitioner wanting to deepen your experience beyond the physical practice.
A wellness professional, healer or space holder seeking to replenish your own energy and receive support.
Someone who gives so much to others and recognises it's time to receive
PLUSSpend time in nature steeped in raw beauty
Honour your need to detox from lifePut the brakes on digital noise
Release trapped energy in your self-destructive habits
Liberate energies from your stress producing past
Restructure the energetic frequency of your life
Renew your energy
Connecting you to wholeness
Physical healing & spiritual restoration
Awaken wisdom
Belong and connect to something greater
Explore a subtler level of yoga
Move into higher integrative levels
Radiate peace & embody Presence
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PAYMENT- full payment is required to secure your spot. Please see booking link below.
PRICE-
$333 Early Bird (expires 8 Nov 2026)
$399 Full Price
REFUND POLICY- no refunds will be provided, however you can receive a credit to be put towards future events or gift it to a lucky friend.
FAQ’S
Location
Surf Coast Yoga
100 Addiscott Road, Bells Beach, VIC, 3228, Australia
Our retreat is held at the stunning location of Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria, approximately 60-90 minute drive outside of Melbourne. Here you will discover a treasure called Surf Coast Yoga, which has been established for 25 years.
This unique yoga shala provides a perfect retreat setting with its open, spacious & light filled studio which over-look the beautiful gardens.
As you bask in the relaxing atmosphere, be sure to visit the stunning Bells Beach, just a 5 minute drive from the yoga studio.
“Sacred Rest is deep restoration experienced,
through surrendering the ego-mind,
to the Presence of the divine”
— Julie Gargano