About Us
Sydney's Leading Ashram and Yoga School
Who we are
Yoga Ashram & School in Sydney
Govinda Valley is a non-for-profit school for self-discovery and realisation. Guided by the wisdom of yoga, neuroscience, and the drive to see everyone live in their true purpose and power, we offer free curated courses on the body, mind and spirit, one hour south of Sydney.
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About Govinda Valley
Govinda Valley Ashram & Yoga School is a spiritual educational institute. Rooted in ancient yogic wisdom, Govinda Valley is a place to truly immerse yourself in a harmonious, spiritual and natural lifestyle. ​
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Close enough to the city to stay connected, yet far away enough to gain perspective. This is more than a Valley. It’s a place for awakening. A place to remember who you are. A place to reconnect with what you really want — and how to get there.
Informed by teachings of revered yogis such a Patanjali and A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, our mission is to transform consciousness and inspire you to reconnect to self, lead healthy lives and uncover a your own spiritual connection for the betterment of the planet, society and future generations to come.
Govinda Valley - Australia's leading Yoga Ashram.
Come as you are. Grow into who you're meant to be.​
Our Story
In a world obsessed with doing, owning, and achieving - we ask a different set of questions:
Who are you beneath all the labels?
Are you living a life you chose - or one that was chosen for you?
What brings you real joy, purpose, and peace?
Govinda Valley invites you to hit pause. To step away from the noise. To climb out of the rat race and explore the deeper layers of your being, find answers to existential questions, develop character, discipline and define your true values in life.
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Education
Early 2000s
The Conception
Our story begins in 2004.
Recognising that the world needed a space where people could stop, reflect, and uncover what truly matters, 3 truth-seekers - Andre, Patrick and Percy got together and thus, the blueprint for Govinda Valley was born.
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A space for self-discovery and self-realisation.
A modern-day ashram.
A school for inner growth.
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But it didn’t happen overnight.​
It took us a long time to get here. We've faced our share of setbacks, doubts, curveballs, and challenges. But when something calls you deeply, you keep showing up. When it's your dharma, it keeps calling — no matter what.
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Early 2000s
Finding the Right Place
Our first step - Find a property. We needed a space that could hold at least 30 people - People from all over the world from any background, so long as they were honest in their search for a truly fulfilling life. It needed to be spacious, immersed in nature, and not too far from the city (for us suburban folks).
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By grace and good luck, we found it! A 20-acre haven nestled within the Royal National Park, just one hour south of Sydney, surrounded by tranquil forest and pristine beaches. We even have own train station at our doorstep.​​
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Paying the Price — Not in the Way You Think
For a 20 acre property, financing was a challenge. We got a mortgage. As a not-for-profit community, dedicated to create a space of learning not profit generation, this wasn’t easy to pay off. But creativity and community spirit kept us going.
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We got creative and opened our doors as a Retreat and Event space — powered entirely by volunteers. With love, laughter, and a lot of vegan bliss balls, we made it work. Every event, every shared meal, every moment of service brought us closer to our dream.
And finally, after 18 years, we did it! The mortgage was paid off. We could finally return to our original intention; to create a school for training and education according to the profound and holistic yoga system.
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A Return to Purpose
Now, Govinda Valley has stepped into it’s intended form.
A school for self-discovery.
A school of self-realisation.
A space to learn what’s true, unlearn what doesn’t serve us, grow, and practice— guided by the wisdom of ancient yogic teachings, modern neuroscience, and the drive to see a world where everyone is living in their true purpose and power.
We offer carefully curated courses on the body, mind, heart and spirit.
This is not a place for quick fixes — it’s a space for deep, sustainable and lasting transformation. A place where you can find out who you truly are and what you can do with your life.
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Our Collaboration with
Heart & Soul Retreats
Govinda Valley Ashram & Yoga School is a non-for-profit educational institute that provides free, life-transforming education, live-in immersion for the sincere seeker. Each student who studies with us, studies and lives on site, free of charge.
To facilitate our free live-in courses, all expenses are met by our sister project, Heart and Soul Retreats, a beautiful retreat and booking space. In this circular economy, students live, study and practice on site free-of-charge, supported by the financial offerings from guests who book in to rest, reset and re-connect to self. It's win-win for all involved.
Find out more here.