Welcome to Anahata Yoga Space.
Well hey there! Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi, you’re welcome here. Thanks
for popping by. If you’re looking for some life-changing bliss, you’ve found it! I run yoga and
meditation retreats in Australia and overseas. They’re wonderful for profound transformation, which
I’ve seen again and again.
I guide and support you through alchemic yoga, meditation and a range of other modalities and
practices. (If you’ve never heard of alchemic yoga, you’re not alone. It’s lesser known but gets
everyone hooked because it’s simply incredible!)
For 30 years I’ve had a love affair with yoga, as a devoted student and teacher. After running a yoga
studio in Sydney for a decade I moved to the lovely coastal town of Sawtell, where I also hold local
drop-in yoga classes. My name’s Natalie Almond, by the way!
Over the years people have asked me what ‘Anahata Yoga Space’ means. Anahata is the chakra or
energy centre of the heart and lungs. A Sanskrit word meaning unstruck, unhurt, or unbeaten. It’s
about vitality and setting yourself free. It’s the space through which desires are realised and through
which life transforms.
Well hey there! Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi, you’re welcome here. Thanks
for popping by. If you’re looking for some life-changing bliss, you’ve found it! I run yoga and
meditation retreats in Australia and overseas. They’re wonderful for profound transformation, which
I’ve seen again and again.
I guide and support you through alchemic yoga, meditation and a range of other modalities and
practices. (If you’ve never heard of alchemic yoga, you’re not alone. It’s lesser known but gets
everyone hooked because it’s simply incredible!)
For 30 years I’ve had a love affair with yoga, as a devoted student and teacher. After running a yoga
studio in Sydney for a decade I moved to the lovely coastal town of Sawtell, where I also hold local
drop-in yoga classes. My name’s Natalie Almond, by the way!
Over the years people have asked me what ‘Anahata Yoga Space’ means. Anahata is the chakra or
energy centre of the heart and lungs. A Sanskrit word meaning unstruck, unhurt, or unbeaten. It’s
about vitality and setting yourself free. It’s the space through which desires are realised and through
which life transforms.
Welcome to Deep Nature retreats. A space to return to yourself in beautiful surroundings and reconnect with your own inner nature.
How much time did you spend with you today?
With today’s fast pace of life it’s so easy to lose touch with ourselves and even with our loved ones. We rush through life in a haze of things to do and obligations to others. This puts us under huge physical and emotional stress. A sense of not coping with all there is to do can overwhelm us, or even move us into anxiety or depression.
When did you last take quality time for yourself?
We give relationships with our loved ones lots of time and care, but we often forget that our first relationship is with ourselves. How we care for ourselves ripples out into every part of our life. That’s why self-nurturing is so important! Breathing, moving, feeling into ourselves… this is how we touch our own true nature and beauty, and remember who we really are.
What is a Deep Nature retreat?
A Deep Nature retreat is an immersive experience and a journey home. It focuses on creating connection with the self and with others. Retreats take place in stunning environments like by the calming ocean or in a tropical rainforest, and the purity of nature supports your return to yourself.
What do you want to create in your life?
A Deep Nature retreat is the perfect place to manifest a turning point in your life. Maybe you want a new job, healing, or more love in your life. Whatever it is, the powerful alignment of body, soul and spirit on retreat will help you open to your desire and encourage it to manifest.
Will you really get a rest during a Deep Nature retreat?
Deep Nature retreats are set up to nurture your individual experience. Taking part in daily activities is encouraged and quiet time is built into each day for rest, relaxation and integration. Having said that, all activities are optional and it’s always best to follow how you feel – so if you need to sleep all day, no problem!
Who will you meet at a Deep Nature retreat?
Come one, come all! Visitors to Deep Nature retreats are as varied as the retreat experiences themselves. Mums, Dads, Glam-mas (or Grandmas), high-flying corporate types, yogis, retirees, yoga instructors, business owners, entrepreneurs, musicians and artists. These are just labels, of course. Really it’s a gathering of dear souls opening to co-create a shared experience.
Do you need to be a full-time yogi to do a Deep Nature retreat?
You don’t need any yoga experience to join a Deep Nature retreat. Groups often include someone who has never (or rarely) practised yoga alongside a yoga instructor! All levels of fitness and flexibility are accommodated, and support is given to help with physical injuries and ailments.
What can I expect after a Deep Nature retreat?
Everyone’s experience on retreat is unique, but afterwards you’re likely to feel more settled in yourself. This helps you to think more clearly and be more open to feelings that come up. Being more connected with your inner nature means each next step on your path will come to you more clearly. You may no longer feel the need seek the opinions of others as often, because as you feel into yourself you’ll know instinctively what’s right for you.
How much time did you spend with you today?
With today’s fast pace of life it’s so easy to lose touch with ourselves and even with our loved ones. We rush through life in a haze of things to do and obligations to others. This puts us under huge physical and emotional stress. A sense of not coping with all there is to do can overwhelm us, or even move us into anxiety or depression.
When did you last take quality time for yourself?
We give relationships with our loved ones lots of time and care, but we often forget that our first relationship is with ourselves. How we care for ourselves ripples out into every part of our life. That’s why self-nurturing is so important! Breathing, moving, feeling into ourselves… this is how we touch our own true nature and beauty, and remember who we really are.
What is a Deep Nature retreat?
A Deep Nature retreat is an immersive experience and a journey home. It focuses on creating connection with the self and with others. Retreats take place in stunning environments like by the calming ocean or in a tropical rainforest, and the purity of nature supports your return to yourself.
What do you want to create in your life?
A Deep Nature retreat is the perfect place to manifest a turning point in your life. Maybe you want a new job, healing, or more love in your life. Whatever it is, the powerful alignment of body, soul and spirit on retreat will help you open to your desire and encourage it to manifest.
Will you really get a rest during a Deep Nature retreat?
Deep Nature retreats are set up to nurture your individual experience. Taking part in daily activities is encouraged and quiet time is built into each day for rest, relaxation and integration. Having said that, all activities are optional and it’s always best to follow how you feel – so if you need to sleep all day, no problem!
Who will you meet at a Deep Nature retreat?
Come one, come all! Visitors to Deep Nature retreats are as varied as the retreat experiences themselves. Mums, Dads, Glam-mas (or Grandmas), high-flying corporate types, yogis, retirees, yoga instructors, business owners, entrepreneurs, musicians and artists. These are just labels, of course. Really it’s a gathering of dear souls opening to co-create a shared experience.
Do you need to be a full-time yogi to do a Deep Nature retreat?
You don’t need any yoga experience to join a Deep Nature retreat. Groups often include someone who has never (or rarely) practised yoga alongside a yoga instructor! All levels of fitness and flexibility are accommodated, and support is given to help with physical injuries and ailments.
What can I expect after a Deep Nature retreat?
Everyone’s experience on retreat is unique, but afterwards you’re likely to feel more settled in yourself. This helps you to think more clearly and be more open to feelings that come up. Being more connected with your inner nature means each next step on your path will come to you more clearly. You may no longer feel the need seek the opinions of others as often, because as you feel into yourself you’ll know instinctively what’s right for you.
TESTIMONIALS
I absolutely love Natalie's work. Her style is so unique, powerful, expressive and fun. Her classes have allowed me to shift significant physical and emotional blocks and all without having to do lots of strenuous poses. She is very intuitive in the way she teaches and somehow her work always seems to deliver what you needed at that moment (even if you didn't know what that was beforehand). I loved the variety of this retreat as Natalie mixed up yoga with meditation, chi gung and even some dance. Plus some incredible sound healing. I will certainly be going again.
I absolutely love Natalie's work. Her style is so unique, powerful, expressive and fun. Her classes have allowed me to shift significant physical and emotional blocks and all without having to do lots of strenuous poses. She is very intuitive in the way she teaches and somehow her work always seems to deliver what you needed at that moment (even if you didn't know what that was beforehand). I loved the variety of this retreat as Natalie mixed up yoga with meditation, chi gung and even some dance. Plus some incredible sound healing. I will certainly be going again.
