Govinda Valley Heart and Soul one day Retreat near Sydney

How I got there: Govinda Valley Retreat is situated in Otford, NSW. This retreat is about 5 minutes away from Otford Train Station. I went to the retreat in the train, as it was the most comfortable way to get there.

Scenic Train Station

Total duration: The train Journey is about an hour and half from Western Sydney. You have to spend the entire day if you are on a day pass here, which is what I did.

Traffic light for children: Red

Website: https://www.govindavalley.com.au/upcoming-retreats ​

About the place: If you have read my post on Yoga Retreats in Northern NSW, you will know that I like to attend these kinds of retreats and enjoy the peace that comes with it, every now and then. Ref. https://www.uncagedexplorer.com/post/byron-bay-5-day-yoga-retreat

If you do not want to do a full-fledged one-week retreat in a far off place, you can do a one-day retreat in Sydney, and have an amazing day that will rejuvenate your mind. I chose Govinda Valley Retreat especially, because it was close to the train station and easily accessible. Nestled amongst greenery and with the ocean roaring a few minutes away, this is a perfect way to unwind and relax. The one-day yoga retreat lasts from morning 6:30 AM till about 8 PM in the night.

In this retreat, you have 2 yoga sessions, a yoga workshop and a kirtan night, all on a single day. Depending on what day you choose, the schedule might vary slightly. You also have your afternoons free and you can visit the nearby beaches in the afternoon, or go for a walk as there are a lot of walking tracks nearby. The food is wonderful, you have a rich spread of vegan food which is quite delicious and you will have loads of helpings of the food, I tell ya!

You also have a nice spread of teas and chai and fruits available throughout the day, apart from breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a small library where you can relax and read a book in peace. It was raining quite heavily when I visited the retreat, and this was good because in between sessions, I could sip my chai and look at the rain amongst mountains and trees with a book in my hand!