FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 3

Q: What time does the retreat start and finish?

Please arrive between 1.30pm - 2.30pm (NSW time) on day 1 of the retreat to check in. The retreat starts at 3pm. The retreat will finish at 2pm on day 4.

Q: What time should I book my flights for?

We advise arranging your flight to arrive on the Gold Coast between 9am-10am on day 1 of the retreat, to allow plenty of time to make your way into Coolangatta and grab some lunch. The first retreat meal on day 1 will be dinner. If you are flying out from the Gold Coast after the retreat finishes, we recommend your flight is no earlier than 4pm for domestic flights, later for international.

Q: How will I get from the airport to the retreat centre?

We offer a bus transfer from Coolangatta to the Retreat Centre, depending on the numbers the cost is between $20-$30 per person. We will send a booking link to you once you register. Directions for travel by car can be found here https://www.gymearetreat.com. au/directions/

Q: Do I need to bring a yoga mat?

We provide mats and all props needed for yoga but you are welcome to bring you own.

Q: My English skills are quite good but if I don’t understand something, can I ask for help?

Our retreats are facilitated in English. For you to have the best experience we recommend that you have an English language ability at an intermediate level. If you are unsure, please reach out to us and we will assist you.

Q: Can you recommend somewhere to stay after the retreat finishes?

Brunswick Heads is a beautiful option, it is close to the beach and there is a nice little village for coffee and breakfast etc, it is also a 10 min drive to Mullumbimby.

Q: Will we have our own rooms?

The rooms are twin share. There is an option for a double bed for couples or otherwise it will be 2 single beds. If you are coming alone we allocate the rooms on a gender basis. If you are feeling nervous about this, please just know that the roommates you will have will be a complete gift - please trust the process. There is a reason you will end up with whoever you end up with.

Q: I’m vegan, are there options?

Yes absolutely. Our chef is amazing. All of the food is organic and locally produced. We will send you a questionnaire to inform us of any special dietary requirements and/or allergies.

Q: I’m happy, well and young at heart but I’m sure I will be the eldest attendee. It seems that most others will be much younger than me. Hopefully I won’t cramp anyone’s style!

Absolutely not. If you have any doubts, please make sure you check out the testimonial from our beautiful attendee Inara who was 66 years of age when she attended our retreat. Age is certainly not a barrier

Q: I’ve never left my kids before, any tips for how I can overcome my anxiety about this? I’m finding it very challenging.

Just know that you are coming back to your child as a better parent than the one who is leaving. You are not only doing this for yourself but for your whole family. You will shift and release so much that you will not want your child to keep on carrying what you have been holding. You will not only be healing yourself, but your child and your whole family. Just trust that there is a reason you have decided to come at this exact time.