iRest 4-Day Retreat

Opening the Wisdom of the Heart

with Fuyuko Toyota and Jennifer Cabanero

September 4-7, 2025

Live-streaming Online
(Australian Eastern Standard Time)

AUD $880.00 – Early Bird Price through to July 4, 2025
AUD $1,100 .00 – Regular price

Prices in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.

Payment is by credit card or by direct deposit.
There is a 2 % credit card fee if you pay by credit card.

 

Reveal Your Wholeness 4-Day Retreat

“Opening the Wisdom of the Heart”

Join us for a 4-day live online retreat with two experienced senior iRest Retreat Leaders: Fuyuko Toyota and Jennifer Cabanero.

Open into the profound art of listening to the wisdom of the heart at this transformative retreat, where silence becomes your greatest teacher and the heart your most trusted guide.

This retreat offers ample time to practice a range of experiential non-dual meditation practices (including iRest), discussion, journaling, and plenty of time to ask questions.

Whether you are new to self-inquiry or a seasoned meditator, this retreat offers a chance to dive into heartfelt listening which may offer more clarity and confidence when making life choices, as well as finding deeper meaning and fulfillment with life.

During this retreat you will be guided through different ways of meeting, listening, and integrating the wisdom of the heart. Learning Intuitive approaches to understanding yourself and to distinguish between the mind and heart-centered wisdom, and how both can be welcomed in.

We will open to the heart in an integrated and compassionate way of meeting life as it is, through meditative inquiry and journaling.

This time together is an invitation to step beyond intellectual understanding and into a direct, felt experience of the heart’s innate intelligence, listening to the whispers of wisdom that have been waiting to be heard.

We will explore transformational practices that promote connection with yourself,  others, and to support awakening to essential nature, including:

  • Guided iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation
  • Silent meditation
  • Interactive dialogue
  • iRest meditation in movement
  • Gentle breathing explorations
  • Meditative Journaling 
  • Co-meditation opportunities
FAQ - Recording and Attendance

Do I need to attend each session?
No, attendance at each session is not mandatory. You may review any missed content by watching the session recordings. However, we encourage live attendance whenever possible.

Will recordings be available for me to watch later?
Yes, recordings will be available for 6 months following the conclusion of the event. Each session recording will be posted to the Participant Resources Portal within 24 hours and will be available for online streaming only (not downloadable).

Continuing Education (CE) Points

Yoga CE credits may be available for Yoga Alliance, Yoga Australia, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and the Meditation Association of Australia. A simple certificate will be provided at the end of the event to manually submit for CE credits.

Cancellation & Attendance Policy

Prema Yoga Studio

Cancellation & Attendance Policy 

All amounts are in Australian Dollars (AUD) unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation by Participant

We understand that circumstances can change. The following policy aims to balance fairness with the logistical commitments involved in preparing our events.

For both in-person and online events:

  • More than 30 days before the event:
    Refund less a $150 administrative and transaction fee

In-person events:

  • 14–30 days before the event:
    50% refund of the total amount paid
  • 0–14 days before or after the event has started:
    No refunds, except in exceptional circumstances (e.g., medical emergencies), which must be submitted in writing and will be considered at our discretion

Online (livestream) events:

  • 14–30 days before the event:
    75% refund of the total amount paid
  • 0–14 days before or after the event has started:
    No refunds, except in exceptional cases

Deposits are considered part of your total payment and are included in the refund calculation according to the timelines outlined above. If the event is cancelled by Prema Yoga Studio or the iRest Institute, your full payment including the deposit will be refunded.

Online attendees: Please ensure you have a stable internet connection. We cannot refund missed sessions due to technical issues on the participant’s end.

Cancellation by Prema Yoga Studio or iRest Institute

Should we need to cancel an event, a full refund of all fees paid (including deposits) will be issued.

We are not responsible for any incidental or travel-related costs. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, especially for interstate or international travel.

Attendance Requirements for iRest® Trainings

To receive certification for iRest Level 1 or Level 2 trainings, full live real-time attendance is required. Participation must be present and focused throughout all sessions.

While discouraged, we recognize that at times it may be absolutely unavoidable to miss small portions of the training. In this case, please let us know prior to registration, and we will consider your request. Approval is not guaranteed and must be obtained in advance, except in the case of exceptional circumstances that result in an unexpected absence during the event.

Should your request be approved:

  • A $150 fee will apply to coordinate and provide make-up activities
  • Any make-up activities requiring the supervised support of an iRest Mentor will incur additional fees of US$100 per hour

Please reach out prior to registration so your needs and any resulting fees can be clearly discussed and assessed.

Limitation of Liability

By registering, you agree to take full responsibility for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. You release Prema Yoga Studio, its facilitators, assistants, and venues from any liability for injury, illness, or loss related to your participation.

For all questions, please contact:  events@premayoga.com.au

Key Benefits

  • Learn to trust the wisdom of your heart for clarity in life choices

  • Recognize the quiet voice of Essential Nature that is always guiding you

  • Reduce anxiety and stress by reconnecting with inner stillness

  • Discover deeper meaning and fulfillment through living in alignment with your heart

  • Cultivate a life of harmony, love, and quiet delight

Whether you’re new to meditation and self-inquiry, or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers an opportunity to deepen into embodied, wholehearted living. It nourishes a gentle, loving way of meeting life—one that has the potential to transform your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.

This event meets the long retreat requirement for the iRest Certification Program.

     

     


    The Schedule

    All times listed are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

    September 4th (Thursday)
    7:00 AM – 7:15 AM: Live Stream Orientation,
    7:15 AM – 9:00 AM Program

    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Program

    1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Program

    September 5th (Friday) and 6th (Saturday
    7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Program

    9:00 AM –11:00 AM Program
    12:30PM – 5:00 PM Program

    September 7th (Sunday) 
    7:00 AM –8:00 AM Program

    9:00 AM –11:00 AM Program

    1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Program

    Spacious Pauses to Support Your Retreat Experience
    Each day includes a 1-hour breakfast break, a 90-minute lunch break, and 15-minute pauses throughout—to rest your eyes and mind, and to support a spacious, in-person-like retreat experience from the comfort of your home.

    *AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
    *NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is AEST + 2 hours.


     

    Fuyuko Toyota

    About Fuyuko Sawamura-Toyota

    Fuyuko is a certified iRest® Yoga Nidra Senior Trainer, Senior Retreat Leader, and Director of Australasia for the iRest Center. Drawing from her Japanese heritage, her teaching reflects a Zen-inspired simplicity and a quiet, feminine presence. She invites students into a felt-sense experience of meditation—beyond intellectual understanding—through self-inquiry and gentle guidance.

    With nearly 30 years of teaching experience across Australia, Asia, and Oceania, Fuyuko creates nurturing spaces for embodied awakening to one’s True Nature, supporting others in living with inner stillness, joy, and natural ease.

    Jennifer Cabanero

    About Jennifer Cabanero

    Jennifer is Supervisor of Trainers at iRest Center and was introduced to the teachings of Richard Miller in 2003. Jennifer has been assisting in iRest trainings since 2012 and has also stepped into the role of Senior iRest Trainer. She also has the pleasure and the honor of teaching iRest classes, trainings and immersions at The Yoga Tree in Seattle.

    In her spare time she runs wild with her two nieces, enjoys cooking (she used to be a pastry chef!) and spending as much time out of doors as possible.

    Through iRest, Jennifer has become aware of a deep sense of wholeness that has always been present and with this wholeness, an ability to fully welcome life with all of its ups and downs. What a gift it is to be working for the Institute!

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