Events, Programs & Retreats Portarlington, Victoria
Events, Programs & Retreats
Based in Portarlington, Victoria
We support students from Geelong, Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Indented Head, and surrounding areas across the Bellarine Peninsula.
We support students from Geelong, Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Indented Head, and surrounding areas across the Bellarine Peninsula.
❀ Our Offerings In June ❀
Sacred Pause - Day Retreat
Join Julie-Anne for a deeply nourishing retreat designed to slow you down, reconnect you with your heart, and guide you gently back to centre. A day where you are held, supported, and lovingly pampered from beginning to end. Together, we’ll weave a soulful blend of practices to calm the nervous system and awaken your inner stillness:
✨ Earth Mandala Creation
✨ Gentle Yin Yoga & Mindful Movement
✨ Creative Expression
✨ Guided Meditation and Movement
✨ Creative Arts Activity
✨ Journalling & Reflection
✨ Nourishing Vegetarian Lunch
✨ Afternoon Tea & Herbal Teas.
✨ Gentle Yin Yoga & Mindful Movement
✨ Creative Expression
✨ Guided Meditation and Movement
✨ Creative Arts Activity
✨ Journalling & Reflection
✨ Nourishing Vegetarian Lunch
✨ Afternoon Tea & Herbal Teas.
This is your sacred space to pause, breathe, and restore harmony to your mind, body, and spirit.
Let the day wrap around you like a warm embrace… as you soften, recharge, and reconnect to the peaceful rhythm within.
Let the day wrap around you like a warm embrace… as you soften, recharge, and reconnect to the peaceful rhythm within.
Secure your place and gift yourself this beautiful day of stillness, connection, and care.
❀ Our Offerings In July ❀
The Kindred Women's Club - A Monthly Gathering for women
The Kindred Women’s Club is a beautiful monthly gathering for women who long for genuine connection, belonging, and a place to simply be.
Created by Julie-Anne, this heart-led space was born from the understanding that life can sometimes feel lonely and that finding your people isn't always easy. We all deserve a place where we can arrive exactly as we are, be welcomed with open hearts, and know that we belong.
Together, we gather in community, share laughter, meaningful conversations, creativity, inspiration, and heartfelt support. It is a space where friendships blossom, confidence grows, and women gently uplift and empower one another.
Whether you come seeking connection, encouragement, or simply a nourishing evening in the company of kind-hearted women, you will be warmly welcomed.
A delicious supper and an assortment of teas will be lovingly provided.
The Heart of Stillness - Half Day Retreat
A Soulful Afternoon of Restorative Yoga, Creativity, Stillness & Connection
Retreat Overview Step away from the busyness and into the heart of stillness. This afternoon retreat is a gentle yet powerful invitation to unwind, reset, and reconnect with the calm already within you. With restorative yoga, meditation, soulful sharing, and creative reflection, you'll be held in a nurturing space designed to soothe your whole being.
Retreat Overview Step away from the busyness and into the heart of stillness. This afternoon retreat is a gentle yet powerful invitation to unwind, reset, and reconnect with the calm already within you. With restorative yoga, meditation, soulful sharing, and creative reflection, you'll be held in a nurturing space designed to soothe your whole being.
Beautiful afternoon tea, herbal teas, connection and community.
The Empowered Women's Club - A Monthly Gathering for women in business
The Empowered Women’s Club is a monthly gathering for women in business who crave connection, support, and a sense of community. Founded by Julie-Anne, this space recognises that running a small business can often feel isolating — wearing many hats, making constant decisions, and navigating it all on your own. Sometimes, what’s needed most is simply being in the company of other women who truly understand.
This is a space to come together for meaningful conversations, genuine connection, inspiration, and support — while building a community that uplifts, empowers, and walks alongside women in business.
Supper, assortment of teas, coconut and bubble water provided.
Investment covers food, drinks and venue hire
The Heart Remembers
Step into a heart-led journey of self-expression and connection with The Heart Remembers — a 4-week Creative Arts Therapies series with Julie-Anne.
This program is an invitation to pause, breathe, and express. Through meditation, gentle guidance, and creative exploration, journalling, and creative writing, you’ll be led into a space where colour, words and line flow freely from the heart. Each week unfolds a new chapter — blending creativity and reflection — allowing your inner landscape to speak, soften, and shine.
No art experience is needed — just an open heart and a willingness to explore. All materials provided.
Yin Pjama Party
Slip into your cosiest pyjamas and join us for a soul-soothing evening of Yin Yoga, deep rest, and heartfelt connection.
We’ll begin with a 45-minute Yin Yoga class, allowing the body to gently release and unwind. From here, we’ll drop into stillness with a deeply restful Yoga Nidra meditation—a guided journey into the space between sleep and wakefulness.
Afterwards, we’ll gather in circle wrapped in blankets, sip warm homemade chai, and simply connect—no rush, no pressure, just real moments of calm, presence, and community.
We’ll begin with a 45-minute Yin Yoga class, allowing the body to gently release and unwind. From here, we’ll drop into stillness with a deeply restful Yoga Nidra meditation—a guided journey into the space between sleep and wakefulness.
Afterwards, we’ll gather in circle wrapped in blankets, sip warm homemade chai, and simply connect—no rush, no pressure, just real moments of calm, presence, and community.
Let’s slow down, sip slowly, and rest together.
Held - Nervous System Support Workshop
Join Julie-Anne for Held – Nervous System Support, a gentle and heart-led workshop created to help you better understand and support your nervous system in a world that often feels overwhelming and overstimulating. Many people are living in survival mode without even realising it — carrying stress, tension, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm within the body. This workshop offers a safe and nurturing space to slow down, reconnect, and learn what the nervous system truly needs to feel supported, safe, and cared for.
Through nervous system education, gentle practices, breath awareness, and reflection, you will gain practical tools and a deeper understanding of how stress impacts the body and how to support yourself with greater compassion and awareness. You will leave with powerful tools to support your nervous system to adapt in everyday life.
All Participants receive a journal and a take-home handbook.
You are not broken. Your nervous system may simply be asking to be held, supported, and understood.
Cup of tea with your heart - Journalling Workshop
Join Julie-Anne for a gentle and heart-led journalling workshop — a cup of tea with your heart. This nurturing workshop invites you to slow down, soften the noise of the outside world, and reconnect with the wisdom that already lives within you.
Through heart-led journalling, meditation, creative writing, and reflective journal prompts, you will be guided to explore your inner world with compassion, curiosity, and authenticity. Together, we will create a safe and calming space to listen deeply to the heart, honour your thoughts and feelings, and allow your words to flow freely without judgement or expectation.
Whether you are new to journalling or already have an established practice, this workshop is an invitation to pause, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way. Teas and a journal are included.
All Things Fascia
ALL THINGS FASCIA – The Art & Science Behind Yin Yoga
A two-hour Immersive Workshop
Join Julie-Anne for a transformative exploration into the fascinating world of fascia—the hidden web that shapes, supports, and connects everything within you. This workshop blends science with embodied practice to give you a deeper understanding of your body from the inside out.
What you’ll learn & experience:
- What fascia is, what it looks like, and how it functions
- The history of fascia in medicine—and why it was overlooked for so long
- The difference between healthy and unhealthy fascia, and how it affects every aspect of your well-being
- Why pain is a helpful—but not always accurate—messenger of dysfunction
- A playful hands-on session using cork balls to explore fascial release and mobility
- A nourishing Yin Yoga practice designed to awaken, hydrate, and connect with your fascial system
- Herbal teas and connections
Bonus: You’ll leave with powerful insights and practical tools to support your body in movement, rest, and everyday life.
Your understanding of your body will never be the same. It will be so much better.
A two-hour Immersive Workshop
Join Julie-Anne for a transformative exploration into the fascinating world of fascia—the hidden web that shapes, supports, and connects everything within you. This workshop blends science with embodied practice to give you a deeper understanding of your body from the inside out.
What you’ll learn & experience:
- What fascia is, what it looks like, and how it functions
- The history of fascia in medicine—and why it was overlooked for so long
- The difference between healthy and unhealthy fascia, and how it affects every aspect of your well-being
- Why pain is a helpful—but not always accurate—messenger of dysfunction
- A playful hands-on session using cork balls to explore fascial release and mobility
- A nourishing Yin Yoga practice designed to awaken, hydrate, and connect with your fascial system
- Herbal teas and connections
Bonus: You’ll leave with powerful insights and practical tools to support your body in movement, rest, and everyday life.
Your understanding of your body will never be the same. It will be so much better.
Sacred Chants: An Evening of Healing Through Sound
Join Julie-Anne for a soulful evening of connection, stillness, and sacred sound as we explore the healing benefits of chanting. Throughout the evening, you will be gently guided through four sacred chants, each carrying its own unique energy, vibration, and intention. Chanting is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to calm the mind, regulate the nervous system, open the heart, and cultivate inner peace. As the sounds and vibrations move through the body, they create an internal sound bath, inviting deep relaxation, presence, and connection. This experience is open to everyone. No previous chanting experience is required—simply bring an open heart and a willingness to explore the transformative power of sound. Following our chanting practice, we will gather together for chai, connection, and heartfelt conversation in a warm and welcoming space.
What to Expect:
• Introduction to the healing benefits of sacred chanting
• Exploration of four sacred chants
• An internal sound bath experience through vibration and voice
• Nervous system regulation and deep relaxation
• Chai, connection, and community after the practice
• Introduction to the healing benefits of sacred chanting
• Exploration of four sacred chants
• An internal sound bath experience through vibration and voice
• Nervous system regulation and deep relaxation
• Chai, connection, and community after the practice
Come as you are and allow yourself to be immersed in an evening of sound, stillness, and soulful connection.
Vision Board Workshop - Manifest Your Dreams
Join Julie-Anne for a beautiful afternoon of creativity and intention-setting at our Vision Board Workshop!
Julie-Anne will guide you through a heartfelt meditation to connect with your deepest desires before you begin crafting your vision board. Using images, words, and creativity, you’ll design a personalised vision board that reflects your goals, dreams, and aspirations.
Includes a nourishing afternoon tea to enjoy as we gather in a warm, supportive space.
No experience needed—bring your dreams and an open heart!
I can’t wait to create and manifest with you!
Date: Friday, 2nd January
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Investment: $99.00
Investment: $99.00
Closing Ceremony of 2025 - A Sacred Morning with Julie-Anne
Join Julie-Anne as we come together to honour the year that was and welcome the magic of what’s to come.
We’ll begin by creating a beautiful Earth Mandala, grounding ourselves in gratitude and opening sacred space.
Together, we’ll thank 2025 for its blessings, gently release what no longer serves us, and celebrate how we’ve shown up, grown, and blossomed through the year.
Then, guided by heart and intention, we’ll call in our visions for 2026 — setting goals and desires for the first three months ahead, aligned with joy, abundance, and purpose.
Last time this ceremony was offered, it sold out within two hours — and for good reason. It’s one of the most soul-nourishing ways to close the year, refresh your energy, and step into the new year feeling alive, clear, and thriving.
Spaces are limited — this is your invitation to begin 2026 grounded in love, clarity, and radiance.
All Inclusive, chai will be provided.
Date: Wednesday,31st December
Time: 1o am to 12 pm
Investment: $59.00
Investment: $59.00
How to Book with Bookeo
1. Click on Classes, Teacher Training, Workshops & Events, or Counselling & Coaching at the top.
2. Find what you’d like to attend and click on it.
3. For all class and workshop details, click the small information icon ℹ️ , everything you need is in there.
4. Choose your date and time, then click “Book”
5. You’ll be asked to sign up or log in to confirm your booking.
It’s that easy! If you need help, we’re always here to support you.
If you have trouble, please email thesoulfullmind@gmail.com, and Julie-Anne will assist you
3. For all class and workshop details, click the small information icon ℹ️ , everything you need is in there.
4. Choose your date and time, then click “Book”
5. You’ll be asked to sign up or log in to confirm your booking.
It’s that easy! If you need help, we’re always here to support you.
If you have trouble, please email thesoulfullmind@gmail.com, and Julie-Anne will assist you