Signature 6 Days and 6 Nights
Life Changing Retreat
To reach your peak, you must first discover your depths. When we embrace adversity as our friend, we grow to levels we have never experienced before. Accelerate your personal development with Mt Jukes signature Immersion retreat, a profound and challenging reset for body and mind.
Creativity is the product of inner harmony, a delicate homeostasis constantly under siege by the realities of modern life and the false comfort of survivalist habits.
These circumstances lead to harmful or misleading self-beliefs that exhaust the body and inhibit authentic self-expression: you feel tired, stuck, directionless, depressed and apathetic.
This impeded state of being requires a seismic shift to undo. Immersion offers the ideal setting and structure to course correct, providing the rare opportunity to completely disengage from your current environment and disrupt self-destructive behaviour or patterns.
It weaves a cocoon from which you will re-emerge: recharged, reinvigorated, fully realised, and empowered while being grounded and centred.
As part of the program, Mt. Jukes Eco Retreat founder Dave Deakin will deliver this program to our retreat guests. Dave Bio _____Dave
is a firm believer that we become what we cultivate.
With this in mind, he will also lead you through wonderfully practical, Lineage-based yoga/meditation sessions, highlighting the fundamental principles of mindfulness as well as techniques to support the development of
the mind/body and nervous system connection.
The Immersion programme integrates science-based meditation techniques and Vedic wisdom to offer a holistic menu of experiences guaranteed to trigger and sustain personal growth.
Participants can expect a stunning range of yoga, Himalayan breathwork, meditation practices, sound healing, inferred saunas & swimming in a natural spring running through volcanic rocks 32 million years old—interpersonal workshops designed to recalibrate the body and cultivate stillness within the mind and create a creative mindset.
What you may not expect is the wonderful intensity of the process and its truly transformative and rewarding results.
The 6-day, 5-night journey is suitable for both dedicated beginners and advanced growth seekers alike, no matter your individual fitness level or mindset.
If you are ready to step into newfound vibrancy and learn to artfully navigate the demands of life on all fronts
with clear direction and purpose, you are ready for
our signature program.
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Here's an overview of what this retreat offers:
Inspiring workshops: Throughout the retreat, you will have the opportunity to attend various workshops led by Dave Deakin on personal development and self-empowerment. These sessions will cover topics such as goal setting, mindset shifts, visualisation techniques, and strategies for overcoming challenges.
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Group activities and bonding: Engage in group activities that foster connection, support, and collaboration with other retreat participants. Through team -building exercises, group discussions, and shared experiences, you will create meaningful connection's and build a
network of like- minded individuals.
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To boost your sense of empowerment and resilience, we use lineage- based yoga, sound healing, yin or restorative yoga that push you beyond your comfort zone and help you tap into your physical and mental strength while feeling grounded and centred
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We will cultivate the power of the breath using many pranayama techniques. Centre ourselves in the presence of self-awareness through daily mindfulness and meditation exercises. These practices will help you quiet your mind, reduce stress, and develop a deeper connection with your inner self, build creativity and a deeper sense of the self.
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Personal reflection time: Throughout the retreat, you will have dedicated personal reflection time to journal, meditate, or simply be alone with your thoughts. This quiet time will allow you to gain insights, process emotions, and deepen your self-awareness while hanging out in one of the hammocks under the mango trees or many other parts of this serine property
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Healthy and nourishing Ayurveda meals: We believe that food is Fuel for your body, mind and soul, with delicious and nutritious, grounding meals that support your overall well-being. Our food artists will prepare flavorful dishes using fresh organic produce from our farm or locally sourced ingredients from local farmers in season, offering a balanced and nourishing culinary experience.
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At the end of this retreat, we aim for you to emerge with a renewed sense of self, empowered with a clear vision for your future and equipped with practical tools to create positive change in all areas of your life. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will empower you to liv e your life fully and embrace your infinite potential.
Access to tools after the retreat.
After the retreat, you are not on your own. We know to make real change you have to do the work every day. You will have access to lineage-based yoga classes, Ayurveda food recipes, Pranayama/breath techniques, sound healing,
and restorative yoga and yin classes to keep you on track with all the
resources you need to stay empowered, grounded and centred.
Who is this best suited to?
The retreat is suitable for anyone who desires to:
It is important to note that this retreat requires a commitment to self-exploration, vulnerability, and taking action. Attendees should be willing and ready to actively participate in the workshops, activities, and coaching sessions to experience the full benefits of this empowering and transformative experience, which is designed to help you break through limitations, tap into your inner strength, and create lasting positive change in your life. At the same time be grounded and centred.
Spaces for this Life Changing Retreat are limited, so reserve your spot today and embark on a journey that will empower you, transform your life, and leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on any challenge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritise your personal growth and well-being.
What does your day look like?
Day 1
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Check-in
3.15 pm - 4.15 pm
Welcome Circle
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
sound healing / yin / restorative
6.00 pm
Vegetarian Ayurveda-style buffet
8.30 pm
Rest ready for the next day
Day 2
6.00 - 7.30 am
Morning yoga/meditation
8:15 am
Grounding breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 am
Morning Talk. What do we do when we wake up
to go to bed? We start at the start. You will also be given a 15-minute life-changing morning sequence.
11.35 am to 3.30 pm
Inferred Sauna, swim in spring/organic aloe vera mask
12:15 pm – 1.30 pm
Farm to Plate. Lunch is based on tasty nutritional Ayurvedic principles.
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Chill out time. Swim, find a hammock and embrace yourself in nature for all its healing properties —reflection time.
4.15 pm 5.15 pm
Sound Healing/yin or restorative yoga
5.30 - 7.00 pm
Vegetarian Ayurveda-style buffet
8.30 pm
Rest ready for another day
Day 3
6.00 - 7.30 am
Morning yoga/meditation
8:15 am
Grounding breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 am
Morning Talk. Food is power; you are what you eat; we will go deep into how it serves the mind, body and soul. A vital part of mental and physical well-being
11.30 am to 3.30 pm
Inferred Sauna, swim in spring/organic aloe vera mask
12:15 pm – 1.30 pm
Farm to Plate. Lunch is based on tasty nutritional Ayurvedic principles.
1.45 - 2.45 pm
A tour of our food forest. You will be walked through our organic veggie gardens. A booklet is available
with all the nutritional information and the origin of over 350 permaculture-designed fruit trees and 50 different varieties from all parts of the world. You have the opportunity to eat the produce straight from the trees. Or chill out at leisure
4.15 pm 5.15 pm
Sound Healing/yin or restorative yoga
6.00 - 7.00 pm
Vegetarian Ayurveda-style buffet
7.30 pm
Breathwork to prepare for a good night’s sleep
8.30 pm
Rest ready for another day
Day 4
6.00 - 7.30 am
Morning yoga/meditation
8:15 am
Grounding breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 am
Morning Talk. Changing how we see the World changes our World. Why the Ego is not your friend, how judgment keeps you in your ego, and how we never find peace with ourselves and others. How we build awareness through yoga/meditation and pranayama/breath.
11.30 am to 3.45 pm
Inferred Sauna, swim in spring/organic aloe vera mask
12:15 pm – 1.30 pm
Farm to Plate. Lunch is based on tasty nutritional Ayurvedic principles.
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Chill out time. Swim, find a hammock and embrace yourself in nature for all its healing properties —reflection time.
4.15 pm 5.15 pm
Sound Healing/yin or restorative yoga
6.00 - 7.00 pm
Vegetarian Ayurveda-style buffet
7.30 pm
Breathwork to prepare for a good night’s sleep
8.30 pm
Rest ready for another day
Day 5
6.00 - 7.30 am
Morning yoga/meditation
8:15 am
Grounding breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 am
Morning Talk. Why adversity and structure are your friends.
11.30 am to 3.45 pm
Inferred Sauna, swim in spring/organic aloe vera mask
12:15 pm – 1.30 pm
Farm to Plate. Lunch is based on tasty nutritional Ayurvedic principles.
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Chill out time. Now is time to have time on your own to reflect on the teaching of the retreat.
4.15 pm 5.15 pm
Sound Healing/yin or restorative yoga
6.00 - 7.00 pm
Vegetarian Ayurveda-style buffet
7.30 pm
Breathwork to prepare for a good night’s sleep
8.30 pm
Rest ready for another day
Day 6
6.00 am – 7.30 am
Morning yoga/meditation/closing circle
8:15 am
nutritious breakfast
9.30am to 10.15 am
Morning Talk and closing circle. Action is everything. Now is time to action the teachings
10.15 am to 11.30 am
leisurely check out of your room.
What's included?
3 day retreats are best suited for
About the Instructor
Dave Deakin has been practising yoga since 2012. He has travelled to India, Bali and Thailand and practised with many world-class teachers. Dave did his teacher training in Bali, where he studied Tantra/Hatha, a lineage-based yoga over 2500 years old, not altered for the audience in the modern world.
Meditation is one of the main goals of yoga. The best gauge of your yoga practice is how well your life is going. Are you happy, vibrant, and in good health, mentally, physically and emotionally? This is the science of yoga. Be the best version of yourself to live with infinite possibilities. Yoga is built for optimum well-being, not flexibility.
Dave is also trained in traditional Tibetan Singing Bowls, Ayurveda/ The Science of Life and NLP.
Mt Jukes Eco Retreat, acknowledges the Yuwibara People as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate in the Mackay region. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging....
Mt Jukes is an off-grid eco retreat 30 minutes from Mackay. A place to stop, slow down, and reconnect with nature. Solar powered. Spring-fed creek. Real food. A world away.
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