We invite you to join us for the 1st Australian Women s Camp, taking place at the beautiful Lokananda Retreat Centre, Point Pass, South Australia.

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1 We invite you to join us for the 1st Australian Women s Camp, taking place at the beautiful Lokananda Retreat Centre, Point Pass, South Australia. As a community of women we will explore the Seven Steps of Happiness Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Daily Morning Group Sadhana Sharing of delicious vegetarian food Dancing and Chanting Karma Yoga one of the highest forms of joyful expression Teachers GuruJivan Kaur Khalsa (VIC) Parmatma Kaur (USA) Suraj Kaur Khalsa (NSW) Beant Kaur (WA) Siri Darshan Kaur (SA) Billie Atherstone (VIC) Didar Kaur (QLD) Sat Shabad Kaur (QLD) Cost Camping and shared accommodation available Camping $575 Dorm $640 Interstate Discount $50 Transport to and from Lokananda Retreat Centre will be available at a small additional cost To book and pay for this event go to For more information contact Gurudaya Kaur Khalsa On or gurudaya.kaur@gmail.com Our Sponsors Lokananda Retreat Centre

2 Women s Camp Information Pack DATES Australia s first ever Women s Camp, exploring The Seven Steps to Happiness, will run from Friday the 27 th to Monday the 30 th of September On the 27 th registration at the camp will begin at 9am and continue until noon, allowing time for camp set-up. The camp will then begin with lunch at 12pm. VENUE The camp is being held at the beautiful Lokananda Retreat Centre in Point Pass, South Australia. Accommodation will be camping, although there are a limited number of dorm rooms also available. If you would like to arrive at the venue on the evening before the camp starts, an extra charge of $60 will apply, this can be paid in cash upon arrival. Vegetarian meals will be provided throughout the camp. Further information about the venue is available at TRANSPORT Lokananda Retreat Centre is located about an hour and a half north-northeast from Adelaide's city centre and just a little farther from the Adelaide International Airport. Once out of the city (about 20 minutes), the drive is on excellent roads through the vibrant South Australian countryside. The nearest town is Eudunda. Lokananda is on the right side as you enter the town from the south, next to the Point Pass Hotel. A side gate is the entrance. Ample parking is available on the street. For interstate travellers there will be a bus leaving the Adelaide airport for the venue on the Thursday evening before the camp starts and also the Friday morning. Buses will also be available to transport camp goers back to the airport on the Monday evening when the camp finishes. An extra cost of $40 (return) applies. This can be paid in cash on the bus. If you would like to book a place on the bus please indicate on your application form. Please book your flights to arrive before 3pm if arriving on Thursday evening or 9am if arriving on the Friday morning. Please book flights to depart Adelaide after 7pm on the Monday night to allow travel time from the venue. WHAT TO BRING The weather in South Australia in September/October is usually around the low twenties. It can get cold at night and rain is possible so please make sure that you bring warm clothing and bedding as well as a raincoat or umbrella. For practicing Kundalini Yoga it is recommended that you wear white, natural fibre clothing. A head covering is highly recommended and a warm shawl or blanket is advisable. You will need to bring your own yoga mat and/or sheep skin as well as

3 any props or cushions that you may need. Filtered water will be provided but please bring your own water bottle. For people staying in dorms you will need to bring linen as well as a pillow and a doona or sleeping bag for your bed. For anyone who is camping you will need to bring your own tent and bedding. We ask that all attendees do not bring valuables to the camp. CHILDREN Traditionally Women s Camp is a time for women to come together without the responsibility of children and family. Children are not allowed to attend the camp but it is possible that nursing mothers are able to bring infants with them. Please advice us if this is the case. WHAT TO EXPECT Women s Camp is an opportunity for women from all over Australia to come together in a celebration of yoga and womanhood. Both experienced yogi s and beginners are welcome. It is an opportunity to take a break from the everyday stresses of life and strengthen the bonds of community in a fun, supportive and non-competitive environment. The camp is a not-for-profit event that is run by volunteers. As such we ask that all participants take part in Seva (selfless service) to ensure the smooth running of the camp. Please indicate on your application form which seva team you would like to be part of. REFUND POLICY If you are unable to attend women s camp after booking we need to receive a written request for a refund sent to Balwant Kaur info@kundaliniyoga-sa.com. There is a non-refundable admin fee of $100. All other monies will be refunded prior to 20 th September 2013 after this date there is no refund. We are on this planet to love each other, to serve each other and to uplift each other. We have come on the Earth to give, not to take.. Give and you will be given virtues. And that will give you God Yogi Bhajan

4 Women s Camp Teachers 2013 GURU JIVAN KAUR KHALSA GuruJivan is a Lead Teacher Trainer of Kundalini Yoga in Australia. She studied directly under Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga, and has been teaching for the past 40 years. She spends much of each year guiding new students and mentoring new teachers so that more and more people will have the benefit of this magnificent technology in their lives. GuruJivan is humbled by the opportunity to share this technology with so many people from around the world. Leading workshops, retreats and Teacher Training. Always trusting in the technology of kundalini yoga and keeping the teachings in their purest form as taught by Yogi Bhajan. GuruJivan respects each person's individuality and encourages students to pursue their own goals during practice, while maintaining the highest level in teaching and the practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga. SURAJ KAUR KHALSA Suraj completed her teacher training in New Mexico USA under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan. She serves on the KY Asia Teacher Trainer Team, training teachers in China, Taiwan, Israel, Australia and other parts of Asia. She is a KRI Certified Lead Trainer, a Conscious Pregnancy Lead Trainer, and represents Asia on the Global Teachers Council. Suraj means Sun, Beam of Light. Her light reflects her deep love of the teachings of Kundalini Yoga and her belief that they help humanity to heal. BILLIE ATHERSTONE Billie is a Kundalini Yoga teacher and brings to her teaching over thirteen years experience in the healing arts. She has been teaching Yoga since 2003 and is a practicing Kinesiologist and Bowen/Bodywork practitioner. Being a mother of two children along with her background she is passionate about the transformational process of discovering your own truth and beauty and living the life that makes you happy. Billie completed her Teacher Training course with SKY (School of Kundalini Yoga), a renowned school in the UK, and has continued her training in France, India and Australia. She is the co-owner of Kundalini House, in Fitzroy North, which is Melbourne s largest Kundalini Yoga studio. She teaches classes in the studio and is also a practitioner there. She is always in gratitude and awe of the power of Kundalini Yoga to transform the body, mind & spirit. BALWANT KAUR Balwant Kaur discovered Kundalini Yoga in 2001 after trying many other forms of yoga. It was in that first class that she realized something happened to her. The practice touched her in a way she had never felt before. She felt connected to something greater than herself. Balwant became a teacher under GuruJivan Kaur Khalsa in She says Kundalini Yoga is an almost instantaneous connection to the deepest parts of oneself, facing the reality of all aspects of the self that are clearing and changing. Balwant holds weekly classes and workshops and is passionate about teaching Kundalini Yoga to the wider community.

5 DIDAR KAUR Didar Kaur (Barb Whitfield) started on her yoga journey when she was 12 has found her true calling when she discovered Kundalini Yoga. She is KRI certified level 1 teacher and will soon complete her KRI level 2 training. She is the owner of the Mackay Kundalini Yoga Healing Centre and Kundalini Books Australia & NZ and has a background in health & wellness spanning over 30 years. Her passion is making Kundalini yoga available to all especially to those with chronic illnesses and diseases. BEANT KAUR Beant Kaur studied Humanities, language teaching and dance at WAAPA. She lived in Berlin Germany for 9 years, meeting her soul's Teacher Shiv Charan Singh at the Yoga Festival in France. Alongside practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga and becoming a mother of 3, she studied Karam Kriya under his guidance, eventually qualifying as a Karam Kriya consultant and a Kundalini Yoga teacher. She was present at the first ever Karam Kriya women's camp in Italy in a formative experience. Back in Perth once more, Beant founded Small Blessings Yoga and has now been working with women in the field of Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga as well as open Kundalini Yoga classes and Kundalini for Women for the past 7 years. She says "Working with, learning from, serving women, understanding ever deeper what it is to be a woman, in relationship with myself and others, is my great joy. It is an endless endeavour. I am humbled by what reveals itself as truth, and feel extremely privileged to have a Teacher and teachings, which mirror my true nature back to me. May I in turn be that for others, Sat Nam." SAT SHABAD KAUR Sat Shabad or Jill, has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years. During that time she has taught different styles of yoga, but has always come back to Kundalini Yoga as it feels like coming home. In 2009 she gained her Level 1 Teacher Training certificate with Guru Dass in Brisbane. Over the last 3 years she has been a regular participant of the Asian Kundalini Yoga Festival, including the 21 Stages of Meditation last year. She says Kundalini Yoga is my passion and I teach classes, workshops and run retreats. I am a nurse and work in mental health where I facilitate groups and run yoga classes for patients. I love to learn and give back what I have learnt, Sat Nam. GURUDAYA KAUR KHALSA Gurudaya began the practice of mediation as a teenager and has continued since then to explore different paths and spiritual traditions. She first discovered Kundalini Yoga 9 years ago and has practiced it passionately ever since. She completed her training as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher in Sydney in 2007 and is currently undertaking Level 2 teacher training. As well as working as a Shiatsu Therapist and Kinesiologist, Gurudaya teaches at the Level One Teacher Training in Melbourne as well as regular classes in North Eastern Victoria where she lives. She strives to teach classes which challenge, uplift and awaken students to the deeply rich, inner joy of their authentic Self.

6 Women s Camp Program 2013 Seven Steps to Happiness Day One 9:00am 12noon 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 7:30pm Friday 27 th September Arrival / Registration / Set up camp Lunch Balwant Kaur & Gurudaya Kaur Welcome Logistics of the camp House-keeping Guru Jivan Kaur Tune In with Adi Mantra The tradition of Women s Camp The 1 st Stage: Commitment includes Kriya/meditation Break Beant Kaur The Camp Manifesto Kriya / Meditation Evening meal Gurudaya Kaur and Balwant Kaur Evening social program Day Two 5:00am 7:45am 9:00am 11:00am 11.30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 6:00pm 7.30pm Saturday 28 th September Sadhana Sat Shabad Kaur Breakfast Parmatma Kaur The 2 nd Stage: Character includes Kriya/meditation Break Suraj Kaur The 3 rd Stage: Dignity includes Kriya/meditation Lunch Didar Kaur The 3 rd Stage: Divinity includes Kriya/meditation Evening meal Gong Bath (various teachers)

7 Women s Camp Program 2013 Seven Steps to Happiness Day Three 5:00am 7:45am 9:00am 11:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:45pm 6:00pm 7.30pm Sunday 29 th September Sadhana Suraj Kaur Breakfast Sat Shabad Kaur The 4 th Stage: Grace includes Kriya/meditation Break Billie Atherstone The 5 th Stage: Power to Sacrifice includes Kriya/meditation Lunch Optional Workshops or free time Motherhood with Billie Karma kriya with Beant and Siri Darshan Sat Nam Rasayan with Parmatma Peanut Hour Evening meal Kirtan Day Four 5:00am 7:45am 9:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:45pm Monday 30 th September Sadhana Gurudaya Kaur Breakfast Balwant Kaur The 7 th Stage: Happiness includes Kriya/meditation Break Yogi Bhajan DVD Balwant and Gurudaya Adi Shakti celestial communication Close Lunch Pack up Clean up Bus leaves premises

8 Women s Camp Registration Form Please fill out your details below and send your registration form to Gurudaya Kaur Khalsa at 65 Shiffner St, Violet Town, Vic 3669 or gurudaya.kaur@gmail.com. NAME: ADDRESS: SUBURB: STATE: POSTCODE: PHONE: Do you practice Kundalini Yoga YES/NO Do you have any special dietary requirements? YES/NO Do you have any other special requirements? Do you require transport to the venue? YES/NO (fee will apply) Do you practice another style of yoga or meditation? YES/NO Please specify: Do you require an extra night of accommodation on the night before the camp begins? YES/NO (fee will apply) SEVA TASKS Please mark in order of preference (this will not guarantee that you will have your first preference, as tasks will be allocated according to receipt of payment and this form). Yoga Hall Team Bathroom Team First Aid/Security Team (certificate required) Sadhana Setup Team Tidy Team Food Service Team Kitchen Cleanup Team Food Preparation Team (This is the only seva task that requires you to work during program hours but you will only be required to work on one day) Payment Options & Information: Shared dormitory accommodation $640 ONLY 20 beds available Camping $575 Interstate Travellers: $50 discount I have booked my ticket via Release I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my participation in the Program. I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, loss or property or personal items, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the Program. I also give my permission to appear in photographs and videos that may take place during the course of the Program. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Program; Organisers; KYTANZ and any affiliations and/or subordinate corporations not stated herein, their officers, directors, employees, agents, or volunteer staff from and against all claims, actions, demands, proceedings, liabilities, cost and expenses, including reasonable attorney s fees, which they may have ascertained against or incurred by them arising as a result of my participation in the Program. I, my heirs or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue or make any claims of any kind whatsoever against the Program or any of the aforementioned parties for any injury, property damage/loss, or death caused by their negligence or other acts. The Undersigned agrees that they have read, understand, and agree to all the release information stated herein and that all the Registration information provided is correct to the best of their knowledge: Signature (Legal Name): Date: