PALAWAN DREAMING RETREAT | wild-dharma-palawan

Life out on the beach is simply stunning

and stunningly simple.

We are completely off grid. no distractions at all.

Just the raw beauty of nature.

THE RETREAT

E S S E N T I A L D H A R M A

April 4 - 11, 2020

Set in a completely private and sublime natural

environment of Palawan,

this retreat is a rare opportunity for us to let go of the pressures and distractions of our day-to-day

lives and turn towards the

clarifying wisdom of the the Dharma.

The heart of our work is to open towards a deeper relationship with the essential foundation and innate intelligence of our lives.

Each day an opportunity the dive a little deeper

into the intimate terrain of our bodies, hearts and mind, gathering in and integrating the sometimes fragmented impulses in our lives into a cohesive wholeness.

This work gently and persistently invites a full and

heartfelt participation with the living moment.

It opens a deeper intimacy with ourselves, with others, and with life itself.

Here, we can learn to relax and find

our home in the simple elegance of embodied living,

uncontrived, open and natural.

RETREAT COST

Includes accommodation , all meals, boat transfers and van transfers and a reef tour

AUD $1800

(Early bird, before Dec 15)

AUD $2250 (single)

AUD $1950 (shared)

Staying before or after the retreat dates will be $80 per day, includes all meals and accommodation.

ABOUT PAUL

Paul has been practicing, studying yoga for over 35 years and teaching for over 30 years.

He draws from his experience in many different styles and traditions and through a practical understanding of their underlying unifying principles, weaves together a cohesive and integrated approach to yoga.

Paul is a unique voice in the world of yoga and has a way of bringing the sometimes abstract teachings of yoga into ordinary language, making them accessible and workable in our lives. Working with Paul is an invitation to the deeper dimensions of yoga and meditation practice.

He continues his studies in integral theory, developmental psychology, trauma work and comparative religion.

ACCOMMODATION

DAILY PROGRAM

6.30AM - MEDITATION

7.15AM - ASANA

9AM - BREAKFAST

11AM - DHARMA TALK & MEDITATION

1PM - LUNCH

3.30PM - RESTORATIVES, PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION

5.30PM - SUNSET MEDITATION

6.30PM - DINNER

7.30PM - MEDITATION (optional)

Deep rest is guaranteed in the simple earthy

elegance of our beautiful open-air huts.

No roads, no neighbours, no wifi, just you,

a million stars

and the soothing sounds of nature.

Soak up the atmosphere of a completely natural setting.

All beds come with large mosquito.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Below is some general information about travelling to the Philippines

VISAS

Upon arrival you will get a 30 day visa at no charge.

YOU NEED TO HAVE A RETURN TICKET.

Immigration may ask to see your flight out of the Philippines.

So make sure you have an outgoing ticket.

They will not let you in without this.

I have only been asked once out of many times but best you have it.

GETTING THERE

FLY TO MANILA

THEN FROM MANILA FLY TO PUERTO PRINCESA IN PALAWAN

FROM PUERTO WE WILL ORGANISE A VAN TO THE VILLAGE OF PORT BARTON

THEN A SHORT BOAT TRIP TO US AT WILD DHARMA.

FLIGHTS

Direct flights to the Philippines from Australia are with either Philippine Airlines or Cebu Pacific Airlines.

You could think of them as the Philippines Qantas and Jetstar.

Philippine Airlines is more expensive.

Cebu Pacific Airline

Cebu has direct flights from Melbourne and Sydney.

Flights are about 7.5hrs.

Approximately $500 return.

Unfortunately Cebu Pacific flights from Melbourne land in Manila at 11.25pm meaning you will have to spend a night in Manila.

And when leaving Manila, the return flight to Melbourne leaves at 6.05am meaning again you will have to arrive in Manila the night before.

We can give you some tips on hotels in Manila

Direct from Sydney

Approximately $500 RETURN with Cebu Pacific

Leaves Sydney at 11.45AM and arrives in Manila around 6.00pm

also means you will have to spend the night in Manila.

Philippine Airline flights are around $700 - $800 return

Manila to Puerto Princesa

From Manila it is a one hour flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan

About $100 return.

Once you are in Palawan, we can arrange your van ride to Port Barton and the boat ride from Port Barton to us at Wild Dharma.

PLEASE NOTE

Manila Airport has 4 different terminals. So best to make sure which one you land in and which one your flight to Palawan is leaving from.

All Cebu pacific flight are to and from terminal 3.

It can be a little difficult to get between the terminals in a hurry so if you have booked flights with other airlines please make sure you have time to get between terminals if you have to.

There are shuttles between the terminals but depending on traffic it can be slow.

For convenience sake I recommend trying to land and leave from the same terminal.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN PALAWAN.

There are many,

The most popular and accessible places to visit close to us is Palawan’s famous underground river. And the islands near El Nido.

If you would like us to, we can help organise a visit to one or both of these places.

You will need to allocate at least 2 days for El Nido and at least one for the underground river.

There is no internet on our beach and minimal cell phone coverage.

So expect to be off grid for the time you are with us.

The weather will be warm to hot. The seas calm and crystal clear.

We are in the tropics so expect all things tropical, including mosquitos.

So bring your mozzy repellant and long sleeve shirts.

All your beds have mosquito nets.

ACTIVITIES

It is quite possible you will snorkel everyday as we have lovely coral gardens right off the beach. We recommend you bring your own snorkel gear though we do have some here.

There will be walks into the rainforest and since there are no tracks we have to follow the creeks so bring suitable footwear for this.

Thongs are ok though can get a little slippery when wet.