RETREAT VIDEO
🌿 Raga Retreat 2026 🌿
Music • Yoga • Sound • Nature
🌿THE RAGA RETREAT🌿
RAGA RETREAT 2027
Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 January 2027
5 Nights / 6 Days
(Australia Day Long Weekend)
🌿 LOCATION
Northern Rivers / Byron Bay Hinterland, NSW
Our 2027 Raga Retreat will once again take place surrounded by the extraordinary forests, mountains, waterways and natural beauty of the Northern Rivers between:
Alcheringa Dreamtime Land
Upper Main Arm, NSW
Bordering Mt Jerusalem National Park
Private rainforest studio accommodation is also available at nearby Ecoasis Mami Wata, subject to minimum bookings.
Please indicate your accommodation preference when enquiring.
Depending on participant numbers and accommodation preferences, we may expand the retreat towards the beautiful Ecoasis Mami Wata near Uki, approximately 30 minutes from our current retreat centre.
Ecoasis offers additional facilities, including the Rainforest Pavilion and Temple Garden Tea House, along with a higher-comfort experience in private or shared studios surrounded by nature, with beautiful sunset views towards Wollumbin.
Alcheringa Dreamtime Land offers a simpler, off-grid retreat experience with camping and rustic accommodation, immersed in stunning subtropical nature with sunrise views stretching towards the ocean.
Both offer their own unique atmosphere and connection to the surrounding landscape.
When booking or enquiring, please let us know whether you prefer:
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Private or shared studio accommodation
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Camping / own accommodation option
The final accommodation and venue configuration will be shaped by participant numbers and preferences.
If there is sufficient interest in private studios, we will expand the retreat into Ecoasis while maintaining the same intimate Raga Retreat experience.
I think that last sentence is especially important: “expand the retreat into Ecoasis” rather than “expand the retreat.” It makes clear that you're not necessarily increasing participant numbers dramatically — you're expanding the physical retreat environment.
Alcheringa → sunrise / ocean / off-grid / earthy
Ecoasis → sunset / Wollumbin / studios / Tea House / Pavilion
Hosted by Shivam Rath
& Allana Beltran
& Special Guest Facilitators and health practitioners TBA
Open your voice, mind & heart
Explore the ancient wisdom of Indian Classical Raga, Nāda Yoga, Mantra, Rhythm and SoundKalpa
— intention through sound.
Do you love yoga, music, nature or the transformative power of sound?
Whether you're drawn to Raga, rhythm, singing, kirtan, chanting, instrumental music, mantra or simply immersing yourself in beautiful sound and nature
— this retreat is designed to meet you where you are.
Join Shivam Rath, yoga teacher, multi-instrumentalist and Indian Classical musician, for his annual Raga Retreat in the lush Northern Rivers hinterland.
Over 5 nights and 6 days, we step away from everyday routines and immerse ourselves in music, yoga, nature, conscious community and the deeper practice of listening.
No previous Indian Classical music experience is required.
January · Byron Bay Hinterlands
What is a Raga?
Short Definition :
Raga's are based from nature, seasons and times of day/ night. Ragas require the musician to become a medium to invoke the mood and feeling above all else while learning new scales and delicate, intricate phrasing.
In learning Raga music the student naturally has to harmonise both brain and heart to perform and present the chosen Raga in order to conjure the Bhava (devotional feeling) or Rasa (essence) correctly thus making this a discipline and therapeutic practice of great inner and outer alignment.
✨ What’s Included:
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Daily Indian Raga & rhythm workshops
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Voice, mantra & group singing
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Yoga, meditation & Nāda Yoga
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Nāda Nidrā — live music Yoga Nidra
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SoundKalpa — intention through sound
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Guest teachers & musicians
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Tea ceremony
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Ecstatic dance & movement
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Fire ceremony & evening music
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Forest walks and beautiful swimming holes
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Nourishing vegetarian & plant-based meals
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Time for rest, nature, practice and connection
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Optional instrument exploration and private sessions
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Intimate conscious community
Begin 2027 immersed in sound, nature and practice
— creating space to listen more deeply and set clear intentions for the year ahead.
🌟 PROGRAM & RETREAT OPTIONS
5 Nights / 6 Days
Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 January 2027
The full retreat includes workshops, practices, ceremonies, meals and accommodation according to your chosen accommodation level.
🌅 Accommodation Options
We are currently taking expressions of interest across several accommodation styles.
🌿 Private Studio — Ecoasis Mami Wata
For participants wanting greater privacy and comfort, we are exploring a limited number of beautiful private studios at Ecoasis Mami Wata near Uki.
This will be our higher-end accommodation option and will become available depending on sufficient participant interest.
🛏️ Retreat Accommodation — Alcheringa
Simple private or shared accommodation immersed in the forest environment close to Mt Jerusalem National Park.
⛺ Camping / Off-Grid
Bring your own tent or Van etc and enjoy the full retreat experience from our beautiful private campground.
Camping will remain available regardless of which venue.
The more interest we receive, the more accommodation we can make available.
When enquiring, simply tell us your preferred accommodation style so we can shape the final retreat configuration around the group.
👨👩👧👦 COMING WITH FAMILY?
Children are welcome depending on your accommodation choice and with parental supervision.
To maintain the focus of the teaching environment, children generally do not attend the main workshop sessions.
If there is sufficient interest from families, we may explore a designated children's space or supervised activities during selected session times.
Please enquire directly so we can discuss what may be possible for your family
~ Ecooasis Mami Wata also has a designated kids space with child care professionals ~
🎶 WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE
Raga & Melody
Discover the foundations of Indian Classical Raga
— not simply as scales, but as melodic frameworks connected with mood, atmosphere, nature and different cycles of time.
Learn through voice and call-and-response, gradually developing your ability to recognise, sing and improvise within a Raga.
Rhythm & Tala
Explore the language of Indian rhythm through voice, body and percussion.
Learn how rhythmic cycles interact with melody and how Raga and Tala can become foundations for improvisation and composition.
Voice, Mantra & Sanskrit
Explore your natural voice through chanting, mantra, Raga and vocal practices.
Rather than focusing on performance, we use the voice as an instrument for listening, resonance, confidence and connection.
Nāda Yoga & Sound
Drawing upon the ancient wisdom principles of Yoga and Indian Classical music, we explore sound as a practice of awareness.
Through meditation, listening, mantra, Raga and resonance, music becomes more than something we perform — it becomes something we experience directly.
SoundKalpa
Intention through sound.
We explore how intention, attention, vibration and musical practice can work together — particularly as we enter a new year.
Instruments
Most sessions are accessible through voice, but instrumentalists are encouraged to bring their instruments.
Selected Indian instruments may also be available with advance notice, including:
Indian Slide Guitar • Tabla • Bansuri • Harmonium
🌿 WHY RETREAT?
"It's not about how long you practice, but the quality of your practice."
The retreat creates a simple structure where music, yoga, meditation, nature and community support one another.
Stepping away from normal routines allows us to listen differently.
Early morning practice, Raga, meditation, movement, shared meals, nature and evening music create a rhythm in which learning can happen naturally throughout the entire day.
This is not a boot camp, nor is there an expectation that everyone arrives with the same musical ability.
Some participants come as experienced musicians.
Some come primarily for Yoga or meditation.
Some simply love music and want to open their voice.
The intention is not perfection or performance, but deeper listening, exploration and the discovery of your own relationship with sound.
🌺 INDICATIVE RETREAT FLOW
Final program and guest facilitators may be subject to change.
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY
— ARRIVAL & WELCOME
Afternoon arrival & settling in
Hatha + Nāda Yoga wind-down
Opening dinner
Welcome circle, orientation & evening Kirtan
SATURDAY 23
— INTENTION & ACTIVATION
Sunrise Raga
Yoga & voice activation
SoundKalpa intention setting
Raga workshop
Nāda Nidrā
Nature immersion / swimming
Evening Raga & song circle
SUNDAY 24
— VOICE, MANTRA & FLOW
Dawn Raga
Morning Yoga
Voice & Sanskrit mantra
Raga and melodic exploration
Tea ceremony
Sound healing / Nāda Nidrā
Evening music & community gathering
MONDAY 25
— RHYTHM & CREATIVE FLOW
Sunrise practice
Yoga & meditation
Creative composition & improvisation
The Art of Rhythm / Tabla
Nature time & optional private sessions
Ecstatic movement / dance
Evening Raga & open music circle
TUESDAY 26
— CELEBRATION & INTEGRATION
Sunrise soundscape
Yoga Flow
Raga & SoundKalpa integration
Nāda Nidrā
Nature / swimming / rest
Special music gathering
Fire, music & celebration
WEDNESDAY 27
— CLOSING
Final sunrise Raga
Morning Yoga + Bhāva meditation
Closing circle & reflections
Water / nature ceremony
Farewell & departures
🌅 Accommodation & Retreat Investment
5 Nights / 6 Days
Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 January 2027
Choose the accommodation style that best suits your retreat experience — from simple off-grid camping surrounded by nature to private rainforest studios.
🔥 Super Early Bird — New Participants
A special introductory contribution for those joining a Raga Retreat for the first time.
Available until 15 September 2026.
🐦 Early Bird
16 September – 30 November 2026
Book early to secure your preferred accommodation.
🌿 Standard Contribution
From 1 December 2026 until sold out.
🤍 Returning Retreat Students — 20% Off
Returning Raga Retreat students receive 20% off the Standard Contribution.
We love welcoming familiar faces back and deepening the journey together.
Discounts cannot be combined.
🌿 Ecoasis Mami Wata Studios
Accommodation may be provided between our beautiful Alcheringa and Ecoasis Mami Wata retreat locations depending on bookings, availability and participant preferences.
Ecoasis offers higher-comfort rainforest studios, offering a higher-comfort retreat experience surrounded by nature, with beautiful sunset views towards Wollumbin. Ecoasis also offers additional retreat facilities including the Rainforest Pavilion and Temple Garden Tea House.
Ecoasis accommodation is subject to minimum bookings and availability.
Please indicate your preference for private studio, shared studio,
💑 Sharing with a Partner or Friend?
Couples and friends are very welcome to share accommodation.
Shared Ecoasis studios already offer a reduced per-person contribution compared with private studio occupancy.
For other shared accommodation arrangements, please enquire and we can suggest the most suitable option.
Additional discounts cannot be combined with Super Early Bird or Returning Retreat Student contributions.
👨👩👧👦 Coming with Family?
Children are welcome depending on your chosen accommodation and with parental supervision.
To maintain clarity and focus during the retreat, children generally do not attend the main workshop sessions.
If there is enough interest from families, we may explore a designated children's space or supervised activities during selected session times.
Please enquire directly if you are considering attending as a family.
✨ Shorter Stays
Our intention is to create a committed group journey across the full 5 nights / 6 days, and we encourage participants to experience the retreat in its entirety.
For locals or those with genuine time constraints, a limited number of 3 or 4-night stays may be possible by arrangement.
Please enquire directly for availability and a tailored contribution.
🌿 Limited Retreat Numbers
The retreat remains intentionally intimate, allowing space for individual guidance, deeper musical exploration and genuine connection within the group.
Maximum approximately 20 participants.
Accommodation options are limited and some categories may fill before the booking periods close.
Past retreats have sold out.
~ ? ~ TESTIOMONIALS ~ ? ~
I just wanted to say some words of gratitude, post integration of our RAGA journey. How beautiful to see you all in one spot last week at the Raga retreat. I feel like I am still bathing in all of your frequencies. Expanded & open to the flow of life and a whole lot of love. For me, it was the perfect spot and perfect timing to be reminded of how much light there actually is in this life, and how powerfully our vibration creates our reality. Effortlessly manifesting love & joy.. just by surrendering and expanding to true self, to truth. Thankyou to Shivam Rath & Mico Sundari for allowing us to bathe in your divine light - and initiating us into the use of the sacred sounds ourselves. It was beautiful to see how the use of our voice allowed each and everyone of us to open up to our unique vibration.. expand.. together creating a rhythmic resonance of truth & authenticity. All your tones will forever remain with me, thank you for resonating and co-creating our rainbow! With all of my gratitude for you all (the facilitators & everyone who held the space for everyone) Keep shining your unique colour & tone.. let our rainbow songs carry us through this adventure of life by
N.Konsten
Raga Retreat 2022
Shivam is a brilliant musician and teacher. Having completed his recent 5 week Raga course I can say he imparts his expert technical knowledge clearly and patiently and in an a way that holds our attention.
As a musician and Slide Guitar player he presents his music in a way that lifts and entrances his audience displaying not only technical brilliance but also displaying diversity and thoughtful intermingling of various styles through a fusion of Indian Classical with Electronic genres on an underlying spiritual/yogic base. Brilliant!
Mark Buhmann
2024 Raga Course
Feeling deep resonance in my reservoir following from the re~treat. Deepest gratitude to you All. It is so precious to unite our hearts and share care the prayer of healing harmony and happiness for the nenedot of all humanity. Your kindness and relaxed ‘styling’ of sharing is inspiring & encouraging.
Sita Anita
2025 Raga Retreat Aus
WHATS IN YOUR INVESTMENT :
All retreat packages include:
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5 nights / 6 days retreat program
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Daily Raga, voice & rhythm workshops
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Yoga, meditation, mantra & Nāda Nidrā
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SoundKalpa, sacred song circles & guided practices
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Vegetarian / plant-based lunch & dinner
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Morning tea, fruit, tea & coffee
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Tea ceremony & selected special ceremonies
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Nature immersion, forest walks & swimming holes
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Ecstatic dance / movement and evening music
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Selected instrument hire by prior arrangement
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Access to retreat facilities and surrounding nature
GF and vegan dietary options available.
Please bring your own breakfast and any additional snacks you require.
Optional Wellness Treatments
Professional bodywork and therapies may be available during the retreat, including massage, osteopathy, acupuncture and eco-somatic practices.
Optional treatments are booked and paid for separately.
🌿 Explore the Surrounding Region
Our retreat unfolds amongst the mountains, rainforest, creeks and swimming holes of the beautiful Northern Rivers / Byron Bay Hinterland.
From the subtropical forests surrounding Mt Jerusalem National Park and Upper Main Arm to the ancient volcanic landscape around Uki and Wollumbin, this region naturally becomes part of the retreat experience — offering space for walking, swimming, meditation, sunrise and sunset practice, and simply slowing down between sessions.
🌄 Ecoasis Mami Wata · Uki
Set amongst lush rainforest near Uki, Ecoasis Mami Wata offers private nature studios along with the Rainforest Pavilion and Temple Garden Tea House, with beautiful views towards Wollumbin.
Depending on participant numbers and accommodation preferences, Ecoasis may become an expanded part of our 2027 retreat experience.
🌳 Mt Jerusalem National Park
Our Alcheringa retreat base borders the lush subtropical forests of Mt Jerusalem National Park, surrounded by mountain air, creeks, forest trails and expansive sunrise views towards the coast.
Explore Mt Jerusalem National Park
💧 Unicorn Falls & the Hinterland Waterways
The surrounding hinterland is home to beautiful waterfalls, creeks and natural swimming holes — perfect for cooling down and reconnecting with nature during the summer retreat.
Plus a few very special local swimming places that we prefer to keep off the tourist map. 🌿
Where weather and conditions allow, nature excursions and swimming will be woven naturally into the retreat flow.
BOOKINGS & CONTACT INFO :
Alcheringa Dreamtime Land
Enquires Please Contact :
HOSTED by Shivam Rath & Allana Beltran
0412 079 983
0421 388 949
Or E.mail
Or complete this booking form
🌿 ABOUT THE TEACHERS & FACILITATORS
Shivam Rath
Indian Classical Music • Raga • Nāda Yoga • Crystal Slide
Shivam Rath is a second-generation Australian musician, yoga teacher, multi-instrumentalist and music producer, born into a lineage of Yoga and Indian Classical music.
His musical journey has included extensive study of Indian Classical Raga alongside explorations of mantra, meditation, rhythm and world music traditions. He has studied directly with internationally recognised masters including Indian Slide Guitar maestro Debashish Bhattacharya and Shakuhachi master Riley Lee, and has performed, taught and hosted workshops and retreats internationally.
Through the Raga Retreat, Shivam shares Indian Classical music as both a living musical tradition and a practice of deep listening — exploring the relationship between Raga, rhythm, voice, nature, meditation and creative expression.
Kathryn Riding
Voice • Movement • Yoga • Vocal Freedom
Kathryn Riding is a teacher of voice, movement and yoga with more than 30 years of experience.
An accredited Yoga Australia teacher trainer and WAAPA graduate, Kathryn has taught at institutions including NIDA, WAAPA, QUT and the Northern Rivers Conservatorium.
Her extensive training encompasses Yoga, voice and movement, Body-Mind Centering, Reiki and ongoing vocal study. Her work explores vocal freedom, embodied expression and the transformative potential of sound and devotional singing.
Sara Swati Rose Rath
Somatic Yoga • Breathwork • Yoga Nidra
Born and raised within a musical, spiritual and yogic family in Byron Bay, Sara's path brings together Yoga, breathwork, bodywork, nutrition and somatic practice.
Her training includes a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, extended private teacher training and studies across a range of bodywork and holistic modalities.
Sara brings a grounded, embodied approach to Yoga, breath, relaxation and Yoga Nidra within the retreat.
Shamila Millard
Bollywood Dance • Ecotherapy • Embodied Movement
Shamila Millard is a counsellor, ecotherapist, facilitator and lifelong dancer.
In 2006 she co-founded The Bollywood Sisters, sharing the colour, rhythm, storytelling and community joy of Bollywood dance.
With Indian and Australian heritage, Shamila brings together cultural influences, contemporary movement and a playful approach to group participation. Her retreat sessions invite us to move beyond technique into joy, expression, celebration and connection.
Allana Beltran
Nature Immersion • Eco-Somatics • Creative Practice
Allana Beltran is a performance artist, environmental activist and art therapist whose work explores the relationship between the body, creativity and the natural world.
Her environmental performance work gained international recognition through her involvement in Tasmania's old-growth forest campaigns and the development of the Climate Guardians movement.
At the Raga Retreat, Allana brings her passion for eco-somatics, nature immersion, embodied awareness and creative expression.
Additional guest musicians, teachers and practitioners may be announced closer to the retreat.
🎶 WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE
Rather than approaching music simply as something to perform, the Raga Retreat explores sound as a language — and listening as a practice.
Raga
— Melody, Mood & Nature
Discover the foundations of Indian Classical Raga and its relationship with time, nature, mood and atmosphere.
Through call-and-response, listening and guided improvisation, we explore the melodic language of Raga and gradually learn how a particular Raga can evoke its own Bhāva — feeling — and Rasa — essence.
Tala
— The Language of Rhythm
Explore Indian rhythmic cycles through voice, body and percussion.
Learn how Tala and Raga interact and how rhythm can become a foundation for improvisation, composition and musical freedom.
Voice, Mantra & Sanskrit
The voice is our most immediate instrument.
Through Raga, mantra, chanting and vocal practices, we explore pitch, resonance, pronunciation and expression — gradually developing greater freedom and confidence in our own natural voice.
Nāda Yoga
— The Yoga of Sound
Drawing upon the ancient wisdom principles of Yoga and Indian Classical music, we explore sound as a practice of awareness.
Music becomes not only something we create, but something we can enter into — through listening, meditation, vibration and presence.
SoundKalpa
— Intention Through Sound
We explore the relationship between intention, attention and vibration, using music, mantra and meditation to clarify and give resonance to our intentions for the year ahead.
Instruments & Musical Exploration
Most sessions are taught primarily through voice so that everyone can participate, regardless of musical background.
Instrumentalists are encouraged to bring their own instruments, and selected instruments may also be available by prior arrangement, including:
Indian Slide Guitar • Tabla • Bansuri • Harmonium
Whether you're an experienced musician or have never considered yourself musical, the emphasis is on exploration rather than performance.
🕉️ WHY RETREAT?
“It's not about how long you practise, but the quality of your practice.”
The retreat creates a simple daily rhythm where music, Yoga, meditation, nature, food and community support one another.
Stepping outside our normal routines allows us to listen differently.
Early morning practice, Raga, movement, mantra, shared meals, nature and evening music create an environment where learning continues beyond the formal workshop itself.
There is discipline within the retreat rhythm, but this is not a boot camp.
There is also no expectation that everyone arrives with the same musical ability.
Some participants are musicians.
Some come primarily through Yoga or meditation.
Some simply love music and want to open their voice.
And some return year after year to deepen what they've already discovered.
The intention is not perfection.
The deeper practice is in how much we listen, explore, develop and discover about ourselves and our own expression through sound.
🌤️ WEATHER & WHAT TO EXPECT
Summer in the Northern Rivers hinterland can be warm and beautiful, while also bringing occasional tropical rain and rapidly changing weather.
Our mountain and rainforest locations generally offer cooler air, abundant shade and access to beautiful waterways and swimming places.
We recommend preparing for a range of conditions:
Light summer clothing • swimming gear • comfortable walking shoes • warm layers for evenings • rain protection
Weather conditions are monitored closely in the lead-up to the retreat, particularly where they may affect road access, swimming or outdoor activities.
The flexibility of our 2027 retreat locations also allows us to adapt parts of the program according to weather, group needs and venue conditions.
📧 HOW TO BOOK
🎶 Secure Your Place
A $500 deposit secures your retreat booking once your preferred accommodation has been confirmed.
Please submit your retreat enquiry and accommodation preference first. Once availability is confirmed, you’ll be directed to our secure online deposit payment.
Ecoasis private and shared studios are subject to minimum bookings and availability.
The remaining balance is due prior to the retreat, with payment details provided after booking.
Step 1
— Send Your Retreat Enquiry
Complete the enquiry form at:
Or email:
Please include:
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Full name
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Number of participants
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Phone number and email
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Arrival and departure dates
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Preferred accommodation:
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Ecoasis Private Studio
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Ecoasis Shared Studio
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Alcheringa Private Room
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Camping / BYO
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Instrument you're bringing or interested in exploring
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Dietary requirements
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Musical experience — complete beginners are welcome
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Whether you are a returning Raga Retreat participant
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Any family requirements, questions or special requests
Your accommodation preference helps us determine the final balance between Alcheringa and Ecoasis Mami Wata for the 2027 retreat.
Ecoasis studio accommodation is subject to minimum bookings and availability.
💳 BOOKING & PAYMENT
A deposit secures your place and preferred accommodation, subject to availability.
The remaining retreat balance must be received before the retreat begins.
Payment details and confirmation will be provided during the booking process.
🔄 Retreat Refund Policy
Deposits are non-refundable, as they secure your place and contribute towards advance retreat costs.
Full payments, minus the deposit, may be refunded for cancellations made more than 14 days before the retreat.
Cancellations within 14 days of the retreat may incur a 20% cancellation fee.
Cancellations within 7 days may incur a 50% cancellation fee.
In the rare event that severe weather, government restrictions or local conditions significantly affect the retreat, the program may be adapted, postponed or cancelled. Where appropriate, participants will be offered a partial refund, credit or alternative arrangement, depending on the circumstances.
Thank you for understanding that these policies help us honour the considerable preparation, venue commitments and resources involved in creating the retreat.
🌿 RAGA RETREAT 2027
Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 January 2027
5 Nights / 6 Days
Northern Rivers • Byron Bay Hinterland • NSW
Raga • Rhythm • Nāda Yoga • Mantra • Nature • Conscious Connection
Limited to approximately 15 participants.
✨ Let the journey begin.
Connect through the living language of Raga, rhythm, nature and sound.
Aum Prem Shanti
— Shivam & The Raga Retreat Team
NadaNidra ~ Rhythm & Raga
For More information about Rhythm and Raga scroll down.
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THE NATURE OF RAGA
Crystal Slide
Raga's are based from nature and times of day/ night. Ragas require the musician to become a medium to invoke the mood and feeling above all else in learning a new scale. A small clip based on Indian Raga Durga.
MUSIC, MEDITATION & MANTRA
Melody, Movement & Rhythm
MEDITATION
Incorporating Music
Music is a field of vibration coursing through the current of this moment; offering as the perfect medium to demonstrate where our consciousness is or isn’t. Based on Yoga and advanced practices discover how Music can create a constant stream to keep the mind engaged with the act or practice of meditation. Experience when the mind is empty how the music will just 'flow' through and keep us in the 'zone'
INSTRUMENT
Sing though your hands
Just about all Indian instrumentalist I have met can replicate their playing through their voice. The intrinsic connection between head and hands is not in the tone or tenor of our vocal range but in the feeling and conscious connection between the movement or language of sound
MANTRA
Voice & Sacred Sounds
Mantra means to release or liberate the mind; it could be as subtle or dynamic as one needs. Sanskrit mantra or Chanting sacred sounds or syllables through the power of will, voice or percussive rhythms is a profound meditative practice ’which allows us to discover the geometrical foundations of space and time.
Presenting the Trinity of Music ~?~
MOVEMENT
The physical body is also a vehicle of sound and communication between music. The trinity in Indian philosophy being Mother Melody (Raga) Father Rhythm (Tala) and the combined creation between them: movement or dance. Through the practice of Yoga and tuning into the physical body on a subtle plane one can experience dance like states through feeling alone; a free flow allowing the body to lead and the mind to rest and let go.
RHYTHM
The language of rhythm is a world of its own; and through the serious practice of Tabla Shivam has learnt how to speak intricate rhythms and syllables which allows him to play almost any percussive instrument with skill and dexterity. The practice his highly meditative balancing both brain hemispheres and is akin to chanting or doing ‘mantra’ meditation.
Another clear example signifying that first music should come from inside; because if you can speak it ~ you can play it!
MELODY
Based upon original and traditional sources including the ancient Raga system and intuitive nature of heart to head connection; Shivam teaches in depth and highly subtle movements between the major scales, tones and semitones which create the rich atmosphere and mood that is Raga. Using Voice and Instrument to demonstrate the dynamics; this too becomes a universal language applicable to any sincere music aspirant.