Yoga + Medi Immersion, The Otways 2025
We invite you to join us at King Parrot Cottages in the Otways, approximately a thirty-minute drive from Lorne.
Gathering on the land of the Gulidjan and Gadubanud people, surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery, and unspoiled bushland, King Parrot is the perfect location to restore and recharge.
Over five days, we will immerse ourselves in yogic practices, including meditation, yoga, yin yoga, Qi Gong, pranayama, ecstatic movement, and more.
We'll enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals prepared by our private chef, with ample time to appreciate our surroundings, including meditative walks in nature and cozy nights around the wood fire heater.
Room prices start at $1,499 per person.
“I highly recommend this retreat for anyone interested in learning more about yoga and meditation and for those wanting some time to step away from the world for a while and be looked after.”
The Details:
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Thursday 14th August - Monday 18th August 2025
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King Parrot Cottages, Penny Royal The Otways, Victoria.
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Expect community vibes, robust philosophical conversations over chai, some additional workshops and the following:
Daily Vinyasa practice
2 x Meditations daily (minimum)
Daily Yin Yoga practice
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided Friday, Saturday and Sunday
This Immersive is for those who want to deep dive into practice while keeping a light hearted and playful approach.
Afternoon check in on Thursday, we’ll enjoy a snack, practice and dinner together. On Monday we’ll practice and enjoy breaky together before check out.
We can cater to various dietary requirements.
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Several cottages and a main Lodge surrounded by lush vegetation, farm animals, kangaroos and various native wildlife make up the property at King Parrot cottages.
Each Cottage contains a spacious kitchen, cosy lounge, wood fired heater 1-2 bathrooms and all the ammenities you could need for comfort.
Bedrooms are well equiped with crisp, warm bedding + fresh fluffy towers.
Each house is approximately 100-200metres from the Main lodge which you can walk too, parking is available at all the houses with an additional carpark at The Lodge.
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- 4 Nights accomodation at King Parrot cottages
- Welcome snack and Dinner Thursday 14th August
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner Friday - Sunday
- Breakfast 18th August before checkout
- Tea, Herbal Tea, Coffee, Chai and fruit provided.
- All classes including Yoga, mediation and Yin
- Additional activities
- Take home goodie bag including some Inner States products
*Not included: Extra snacks if you should like anything additional, transport to KPC
Meet your hosts
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Lucy Jarvis
It didn’t take long before Lucy realised there was something special about yoga after her first class at 23. It was like nothing she had ever experienced, and the effects were instantly positive on her sleep quality and mental well-being.
After taking the plunge and becoming a teacher after being a student for 10 years, she’s worked at some of the best studios in Melbourne.
Lucy has assisted in Yin Yoga trainings, retreats, and been mentored in Yin by Jody Vassallo before beginning to run retreats and workshops in the in 2023.
Lucy’s approach to Yoga is light-hearted and welcoming, hoping to show students that Yoga is truly accessible to everyone.
Lucy’s classes have a strong element of storytelling and focus on energetics, expect lots of moments to pause, contemplate and check in.
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Steve Ross
Steve Ross has practiced various styles of yoga and meditation for most of his life and has been teaching for over 40 years. He has explored in great depth the physical aspects of yoga as well as the philosophical and spiritual roots of yoga.
Ross lived for several years as a monk in the Vedic tradition and has ceaselessly sought out and reveled in the presence of some of the most notable masters of our time, both in India and elsewhere.
Author of the bestselling yoga book, Happy Yoga, Steve is honored to have the opportunity to share his vast knowledge and practical experience with other spiritual seekers.
What Steve shares is not merely a moment of focus or concentration; rather, it's a way of shifting awareness to bring the spirit of meditation into daily life.
With love and joyful abandon, Ross offers us a new way to live in a meditative existence, where tranquility, serenity, and unwavering happiness are found.
Steve's stories from India, America, and days with Fleetwood Mac are enthralling, and it’s hard not to be happy and curious with his light-hearted, easy manner.
Steve will teach various meditation techniques, Qigong, Yin + Ecstatic Breath
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Oya Krishna
Oya has over ten years of experience in yoga and meditation. He is a certified yoga teacher and Shiva Process self inquiry facilitator. He has an In-depth knowledge of Osho’s Active meditations and Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms dance practice.
In 2019 Oya Krishna was initiated into the powerful lineage of Bhagwan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri. Oya Krishna’s focus is to develop the knack of meditation and self inquiry, connecting to our innate peace and fullness, and then radiating the love and joy discovered there, unimpeded, in all our relationships.
You cant help but be drawn to Oya’s warm charismatic energy and he’s going to be the cherry on top of an amazing weekend away together!
Your Accomodation
Each room at King Parrot Cottages is uniquely beautiful. Located across several houses, each space is crafted from locally sourced brick and wood, originally logged from the property and built by the original owner, creating a bright, clean, and homely atmosphere.
Each room has its own amenities: bathroom, kitchen, living area, private outdoor nook, and a cozy wood fire heater, with a fridge, coffee and tea provisions, and everything needed for a comfortable stay. The main lodge also features a dining room and lounge, always open to create an inviting, communal atmosphere for your retreat.
ROOM OPTIONS:
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Private room - King Bed
A private room with in one of the shared houses on the KPC property.
Beds are made up with cosy white sheets and warm bedding + towels provided.
All rooms include:
- Shared kitchen within the house.
- Shared Bathroom
- Split system heating/cooling.
- Wood fire heater
- Private outdoors pavilion with BBQ
$2299
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Single bed - Shared room
A shared room with in one of the shared houses on the KPC property. These beds are in a room with 2-3 other people. Beds are made up with cosy white sheets and warm bedding + towels provided.
All rooms include:
- Shared kitchen within the house.
- Shared Bathroom
- Split system heating/cooling.
- Wood fire heater
- Private outdoors pavilion with BBQ
$1699
Please note we have a few rooms with 2 single beds, 1 x room with 4 single beds and 1 x room with 3 single beds. Depending on your group please let us know your preference. (otherwise we’ll asign you an immersion mate or mates)
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Single bed - Twin Share
A more Private room with two people in it, you need to have a buddy for this option! Beds are made up with cosy white sheets and warm bedding + towels provided.
All rooms include:
- Shared kitchen within the house.
- Shared Bathroom
- Split system heating/cooling.
- Wood fire heater
- Private outdoors pavilion with BBQ
$1799
*Please note we have a few rooms with 2 single beds, 1 x room with 4 single beds and 1 x room with 3 single beds. Depending on your group please let us know your preference. (otherwise we’ll assign you an immersion mate or mates)
Locking in your spot:
$400 Non refundable deposit required to secure your spot.
Payment plans available for full price rooms, $400 Non refundable deposit required to secure your spot then 50% of balance due on 31st October 2024, and full payment due on 30th June 2025.
Communal facilities
With community at the heart of this immersion, we’ll spend plenty of time together in the main house.
Featuring a spacious lounge, dining area, wrap-around balcony, kitchen, and Yoga Shala, the Lodge and Hall are perfect for gathering. Here, we’ll dive into yogic practices to connect more deeply with ourselves and each other.
Picture this: morning yoga, followed by meditation and a delicious breakfast with like-minded people. Your day will continue to unfold in this rhythm, with a balance of engaging activities and ample time for reflection and integration.
Retreat love
“I almost don’t want to tell you how great this retreat was because I want to keep it as my little secret, but it exceeded my expectations and then some. Lucy is the hostess with the mostest and every little detail was done with utmost love and care at the core. A truly nurturing, restorative and well treasured experience in my books”
“A truly magical experience with beautiful, like minded humans. Lucy curated a perfect mix of yoga, meditation and optional activities. It was so lovely to have the retreat catered by Ash and to feel cared for and looked after in every way. Even the activities that felt a little out of my comfort zone were delivered in a wonderfully safe and welcoming environment. Cannot wait for the next one xx”
“The retreat at King Parrot cottages run by Lucy, Steve and Oya was such a nourishing and beneficial experience. The facilitators created an amazing offering and looked after and supported all of the guests. I highly recommend this retreat for anyone interested in learning more about yoga and meditation and for those wanting some time to step away from the world for a while and be looked after”
