Tools for creating everyday magic
Creating everyday magic is about embracing simple tools and practices that allow you to see the extraordinary in the ordinary… From gratitude journals to nature exploration, music to meditation, there are countless tools which can infuse our days with extra meaning,...
David Attenborough Marathon anyone? – Our Nature Documentary Top 6
Spring is here. Nature is blooming in its full glory and inviting us to connect to Mother Earth in whatever ways feel good. That might mean embracing camping season, finding a sit spot, embarking on a nature documentary marathon – or all the above. Today we’re...
Create your own writing retreat
I remember reading ‘The List Maker,’ when I was eight years old. That pretty much solidified it: I was a writer. Since being granted my pen license (simpler times), I’ve written down lists and notes for almost everything. Occasionally I’ll write a schedule for days,...
Our (latest) Favourite Yoga Mats
Many moons ago, we explored and reviewed a few of our favourite yoga mats to buy in Australia. You can read our first yoga mat article here and I personally still love the mat I discovered in the process, but four years on seems like a nice point to explore what other...
Not just any yoga retreat: what Happy Buddha means to us
I first saw the name Happy Buddha Yoga Retreat on a job listing many moons ago. The words sparkled, spurring my curiosity, so I lent in. Four years of writing, two retreats, five months of volunteering and one fiancé later… I can certainly say Happy Buddha is not just...Silent meditation retreat Blue Mountains | Amazing facilitators and sessions
Silent meditation retreat Recharge and refresh #escapecitylife. Reconnect with yourself in the healing surrounds of the Blue Mountains NSW. BOOK MY 2-NIGHT WEEKEND RETREAT Absolutely loved this experience. I did the silent retreat (journey into stillness) and found it...
How to start meditating regularly (and stick to it!)
Meditation is a practice that we’ve either heard of, or know is good for us. People have been practicing it for centuries to seek calm, wisdom, and compassion. Science has also found many health benefits to meditating regularly: More self-awareness Reduces stress and...
6 alternatives to meditation to help you feel calmer and grounded
Here’s how to experience the benefits of meditation without sitting in a quiet room…
Six ideas to (re)ignite your creativity
There’s a million reasons why our creativity can get stifled, stuck, or simply forgotten on our journeys. Maybe you were a highly creative child, but lost sight of this. Parenthood, or a career focus could have done it. Or maybe you actually have full-time creative...
A tech-free weekend: Where meditation and mindfulness leads to a little magic.
A guest & writer details her silent retreat experience and is surprised at how impactful this tech-free retreat is.
How to create your own DIY retreat experience
We’ve all been there; that point in time when life is asking (or demanding!) us to pause, rest and recharge our energy. Naturally, here at Happy Buddha – we’ll be the first to advocate the power in wellness retreats… but sometimes a getaway is simply not on the...
Practicing self-care (when we need it the most)
If there’s something we can all agree on, it would be that this year has been full of mental, emotional and spiritual challenges for most of us. A major positive aspect to have come from this, is that self-care seems no longer to be an elusive topic. Out of necessity...
The Best Yoga Accessories: Our Teachers Have Their Say
Yoga is an amazing practice. Its deep, ancient wisdom carries the potential to benefit anyone. This beautiful tool heals and strengthens both body and mind. A wonderful perk is that yoga requires no equipment, except for the body. Still, there are yoga accessories...
Mindfulness Makes You More Creative
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if creative ideas flowed effortlessly any time we needed them? Unfortunately, for most of us this is not the reality. We often feel stuck, replaying the same situations in our minds again and again with the same results (or lack of results)....
Mid-year Motivation: Books to Inspire Momentum
It seems as though time is flying… but can you believe we’re already just over halfway through the year? It’s time to re-examine those New Year’s resolutions, and to take a look at how you’re tracking. It’s time to pat yourself on the back, as well as to...Covid-19 and reopening
Reopening to everyone from December 17. Updated 2nd January, 2022. We are now open to everyone!! For your peace of mind, if you’re unable to stay due to any restrictions or you are feeling unwell, please contact us to reschedule your retreat. Please know that if...Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Still have questions? View the Happy Buddha FAQs Where is the retreat ? The venue is nestled in the Blue Mountains, approximately 90 minutes by car or 2 and a half hours by train from Sydney city. The nearest town and train station is...
The Art of Saying No
‘Success is more about what you say NO to than what you say YES to. You can completely destroy your personal energy by saying yes to the wrong types of things.’ – Teal Swan We’ve all been there. When a ‘yes!’ bursts from our lips before...
Ways to be More Eco-Friendly at Home
At Happy Buddha Retreats, we look to the yogic principle of ahimsa; meaning “non-violence” – to guide how we treat ourselves, each other and our planet. This is why we’re all about practising small acts of kindness around the Happy Buddha home that benefit the...Self-discovery starts here >> Silent Meditation Retreat
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