Find peace of mind in the heart of nature, writes Govinda’s Wendy Saunders
Heart & Soul Care is a not-for-profit charity, advocating for holistic solutions in the support and treatment of victims of abuse.
Participants in Heart & Soul Care’s sponsored ‘Trauma Retreats’ are referred by various government and non-government agencies, such as Orana, Moving Forward, Sahssi and the Leichhardt Women’s Health Centre.
The Trauma Healing Retreats are run by expert psychologists, trauma-informed yoga teachers, nature therapists, as well as highly experienced meditation/music/art teachers. Their combined skills and support help heal as well as provide self-care strategies, including sound nutrition, that will continue to carry our guests forward into a new holistic life.
The retreats are held at Govinda Valley in Otford, where guests find peace of mind in the heart of nature amidst our organic gardens, native bushland and wildlife. With nearby pristine forests, ocean beaches and sea cliffs walks, the Heart & Soul Care Retreat centre is the perfect place to heal and recover. Participants are asked to make a contribution according to their means. For those less able, our retreats are supported by the Heart & Soul Care Charity as well as other charities committed to supporting victims of trauma.
In 2020 we held two Heart & Soul Care Trauma Healing Retreats. Trauma informed yoga teachers include Abi Poulton from The Yoga Impact Charity and Ro Simmons, clinical psychologist/yoga teacher, from PsiYoga.
