Navarātri Yoga of Sound Retreat with Geeti & Gyan - Kenthurst NSW

Join Geeti & Gyan for a transformative, uplifting, and heart-expanding celebration of Navarātri festival, with kīrtan, movement meditation to live music, mantra, āsana, and sound healing at Swami’s, a bushland haven in Sydney’s hinterland. This will be a wonderful opportunity to bathe in the especially potent energies of the divine feminine at this time, to reflect on what has been, to let go, give thanks, to dream into what is next, to share, connect and celebrate with community on a soul level. Celebrated for centuries in India, Navarātri spans ten days to help transform, nourish and cultivate the life-affirming qualities of courage, compassion and creativity. This will be a unique journey experience of Navarātri, as we gather online on the first then fourth day of Navarātri to initiate the process of mantra practice and reflection, then come together in person for the final four days of the festival at Swami’s Retreat centre. The in-person retreat experience will be a beautiful way to really explore, embody and express the qualities of the divine feminine within us, and gain insight into how they connect to our lives. The final four days coincide with the archetypal energies of Sarasvatī - creativity, wisdom, music and flow, and conclude with Vijayadaśamī (Victory Day), celebrating how far we have come on our journey of transformation from darkness to light, and what has awakened and integrated within us. This is an auspicious opportunity to open our voices and uplift our hearts with kīrtan, rejuvenate our bodies with movement and sound healing, inspire our minds with insights and sharings, ignite our souls by connecting to our dreams and life purpose, and nurture our spirit with sacred sound and silence. We look forward to singing, dancing and connecting with you! “I returned home feeling totally uplifted. I loved every minute.” Sue What you'll experience: At the core of this retreat is kīrtan — live mantra music, heart songs, and group singing. During the 4 days, you will experience: • daily kīrtan, mantra chanting, and heart songs • movement meditation & conscious dance exploring the energies of Durgā, Lakṣmī, and Saraswatī • gentle haṭha yoga + vocal toning each morning • daily yoga nidrā + sound healing (bowls, flute, handpan, gongs, and more) • mantra immersion sessions • havan fire ceremony for celebration and gratitude • spacious time for nature, swimming/spa, massage, rest, and integration • precious connection time with like-minded souls • open mic kīrtan Whether you’re completely new to these practices or highly experienced, Geeti & Gyan will facilitate in a way that is accessible, fun, and with depth. “I'm leaving feeling a deeper connection to my heart space, and to the ancient wisdom practices… inspired to continue building a relationship with my voice, with sound, and using my voice as a healing tool.” Ruth “I had a wonderful time connecting to my voice and relaxing my body... I highly recommend it to anyone looking to activate their voice in a community setting surrounded by nature.” Felipe This retreat is for you if you want: • a deep reset through sound, movement, and rest • more confidence and openness in voice and expression • to experience kīrtan as joyful celebration of life • a supportive heart-centred community space • time away from busyness to reconnect and restore • a simple yet powerful creative-spiritual immersion “This retreat was like indwelling in a forest of peace where love is the atmosphere kindling the flame of the soul.” Sri Mukti Meet your facilitators: Geeti & Gyan Geeti & Gyan are an Australian kīrtan music duo, sharing mantra, heart song, meditation, movement and sound healing to uplift and nourish the heart. Their work is rooted in devotional music and embodied practice — co-creating unifying community experiences, and opening pathways into shared presence, connection and transformation. They hold inclusive, heart-centred spaces that support people to relax, release, express and reconnect with a sense of openness, joy and inner clarity. Background & training Geeti brings over 30 years of practice and teaching experience. She is a certified Nāda Yoga teacher through the Heart of Sound, holds a diploma in 1:1 sound healing, and is also a facilitator of Soul Motion conscious dance and Kiryuho movement. Gyan brings over 35 years of musical experience and 15 years of yogic teaching experience. He is an accredited hatha yoga, mantra and meditation teacher, kīrtanist and singer-songwriter, and also holds a diploma in 1:1 sound healing. Both are students of Indian classical vocal music under renowned teacher Sudhanshu Sharma. Their sound Their original East–West conscious music weaves traditional and contemporary kīrtan with mantra, devotional heart songs and English lyrical expression. Their live soundscapes feature vocals, harmonium, guitar, piano, cajón, manjira, flute, handpan, and crystal and Tibetan bowls — creating a rich field for both celebration and deep rest. “I can't recommend Geeti & Gyan's work highly enough. It's heartfelt, authentic and grounding. Each time they play my nervous system relaxes, letting go of stress, worries, etc...