Metta Rising

27/08/2025

Recently I had the pleasure of being invited by to facilitate a corporate wellbeing session at their stunning wellness college in the docklands.✨️
Together, we explored gentle breathwork, visualization meditation, then dropping into deep rest through a sound immersion. Simple yet powerful practices to unravel and recharge.

It’s always so special to witness how quickly the energy in a room can shift when people are given space to pause, breathe and receive. 💫

Grateful to be part of moments like these. 🌿🙏 thank you

17/08/2025

Join me for some R&R 💆🏾‍♀️
Mellow flow, Resortative Yin & Sound Bath.

Explore Rhythm and Rest, as we untangle with a gentle mellow flow, melt into our yin practice, and rest deeply into sounds of heaven.
All surrounded by the elements of nature.

Sunday 14th September
4pm - 6pm
Northspace - Warrandyte Victoria

Please book directly via my website https://www.mettarising.com.au/rhythm-and-rest 🙏 or DM me for any questions.

This will be two hours of nourishment for your body and soul. Absolutely everyone welcome, share with someone who needs this. Beginner friendly.

10/07/2025

If you've been daydreaming of the countryside, fresh air, cows in the meadow, yoga, art, delicious meals, please read on. ⛅ 🌿

I have only one room left for my upcoming retreat!
Friday 1st - Monday 4th August, Ignite Your Spark Retreat.
Located in Kinglake, Victoria.
3 deeply rested nights, 4 heavenly days

My upcoming yoga retreat has just one room left and I'd love to see it filled with someone ready for rest, connection and nourishment.

Choose your experience:
- a private space just for you
- twin share with a friend or a partner
- solo in a shared room

DM me to organise a call to see if the retreat is for you or book directly via https://www.mettarising.com.au/kinglakeigniteyoursparkretreat

Be enveloped in nature and nourishing practices to reconnect with your true unique self. All inclusive intimate retreat in Kinglake just one hour outside of Melbourne CBD. Ignite Your Spark is based on relieving anxiety and tight grips of the mind, and igniting your inner spark - that aliveness

25/05/2025

The count down is on! 10 weeks to go till our warm, cosy and (have you met Ash?) deliciously yummy retreat!
Ignite Your Spark 3 nights 4 days Kinglake (1-4 August)

Please meet your nurturing collective who will join us.

🌿 There are just two rooms left! To make them yours visit https://www.mettarising.com.au/kinglakeigniteyoursparkretreat
or email carla.dekretser@mettarising.com.au

13/05/2025

Introducing you to Metta Rising ✨️
METTA : Ancient Pali for Loving Kindness
RISING: Speaks to the movement of evolution and transformation

At it's heart, Metta is the quiet revolution of compassion. It is the love that dissolves harshness. I believe open-hearted presence and loving kindness towards ourselves and one another is the remedy towards healing and connection.

Rising is our constant evolution, it is our courage to begin again, and to unfurl towards the light.

A very special mention to my courageous nephew Hudson, who is the biggest brightest light of love and joy, and will forever be in my life. He once told me to name my business “love”, it stayed with me, and now lives here.

I look forward to working with you and to continue evolving and sharing my offerings with you.

Current offerings include:
~ Immersive retreats (next one Aug 1-4 Kinglake)
~ Workplace Wellbeing
~ 1:1 Holistic Coaching and Mentoring
~ Reiki healing

♥️♥️♥️♥️

For all details on how we can work together please see

Grounding, clarity & confidence through holistic coaching, yoga, reiki & retreats. Based in Melbourne & supporting clients Australia-wide.

21/04/2025

Meet Ashley Mariani!
Our INCREDIBLE private Chef who will join us on retreat this August!
I first met Ashley last year and the meals she creates are so filled with love and passion. Every meal is a story from her heart to yours. Did I mention she's taught cooking for Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food? (read more below) 😍✨️

Ashley is a chef, textile artist and educator who has been working in the cooking industry for more than 20yrs. She has taught cooking for Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food and the Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Programme.

She currently focuses on retreat catering and travels up and down the east coast creating magic with different yoga, meditation, sound healing, reiki, and personal development based facilitators.

Ashley takes pride and pleasure from creating food that is both nourishing and inspirational.

Always happy to cater for different dietary needs, Mediterranean flavours are the back bone of Ashley’s meals, that are created from seasonal, local ingredients.

If you're a foodie and looking to explore new and incredible wholesome plant based dishes this yoga retreat is for you!

For more details please see link below. EARLY BIRD ENDS 30TH APRIL 🐦
https://www.mettarising.com.au/kinglakeigniteyoursparkretreat

06/04/2025

KING LAKE RETREAT UPDATE - MEET ILIANA 🦋✨️

Illy will be joining us on retreat for a two hour immersive experience in "Art Therapy & Creative Self-discovery."

Iliana is a creative art therapist, reiki practitioner, and yoga teacher. Together, we'll deepen the connection between mind, body, and spirit through painting, drawing, poetry, somatic movement, breath awareness, and meditation. This lush and soulful experience yokes inspiration, connection, and self-discovery.

She has worked with diverse populations in Melbourne and New York City, in settings such as yoga studios, private clubs, corporate workplaces, reform and rehabilitation systems, residential care, clinical practice, theatres and film sets. Most recently, she designed and delivered a therapeutic art program for at-risk youth recovering from significant trauma and was nominated for the Victorian Minister's Award for Excellence in Protecting Children.

Iliana's greatest joy is to slow down time and share the magnitude of how it feels to live in presence, in practical and meaningful ways. ❤️

Early bird ends April 30! 🐦
Spots are booking, so please head to https://www.maluyogamelbourne.com/kinglakeigniteyoursparkretreatfor all details or reach out to me directly for a call. ✨️🦋

31/03/2025

Let's give back - Ignite Your Spark - a retreat to move with intention.

I'm proud to be supporting two incredible charities after seeing the impact they have had on my family personally and so many other families and communities.

With every Ignite Your Spark retreat spot sold, when booked direct, $100 will be donated, split equally between Bailey’s Day and Speak & Share.

✨ Bailey’s Day – Founded by Patrick Tessier after the loss of his two-and-a-half-year-old son, Bailey, to aggressive brain cancer, Bailey's Day has raised funds over the past 20 years which have significantly enhanced cancer services at Monash Children's Hospital including the training of 21 doctors who treat children battling cancer today, as well as helping to fund children’s cancer research.

✨ Speak & Share – Positively impacting communities via promoting mental health awareness and encouraging open conversations. De-sensitising the mental health stigma, and normalising starting the conversation with mates, team members, fellow employees or the wider community.

There are a few spaces left and with a capacity of 8 attendees we can raise up to $800 for this retreat alone!

But there’s also many other ways to lend your support;

~ Supporting a cause that resonates with you such as; Very Special Kids, Peter Mac, Make a Wish, and with Easter coming up Good Friday Appeal
~ Offering your time or skills to a community in need
~ Choosing to shop from businesses that give back
~ Sharing awareness about organizations making a difference
~ Practicing kindness in your daily interactions

More exciting updates on the retreat to come, including a special guest facilitator Iliana Contos who will be guiding a transformative Art Therapy session. A little about Illy coming soon 💕 😊

Please reach out for a chat to discuss accommodation options or for any questions.

13/01/2025

IGNITE YOUR SPARK - ANNUAL RETREAT ✨️

August 1-4 (3 nights, 4 days)
📍 Where: Cheeky Fox Retreat in the beautiful Kinglake ranges 🌿

We're reuniting this year to Ignite Your Spark! Through creative expression, daily movement, plenty of time to chill, and new friendships.

What's included:

🌿3 night accomodation

🌿 Daily Yoga & Meditation

🌿Embodiment and Somatics Workshop

🌿Delicious Plant-Based Feasts: Prepared with love by our amazing private vegan chef

🌿Art Workshop

🌿Sound Healing

🌿Hot & Cold Therapy: Sauna + pool 🔥🧊

🌿Cosy Fireplaces & Chill Zones

🌿Optional Energy Healings

+ Bonus goodies

Why Join?
Reconnect with yourself, create new friendships, and soak up the healing power of nature.

Theres lots of different options for different budgets and needs 🤍
Please reach out if you have any questions 🙏

Spaces are capped to keep this retreat intimate so don't wait x

https://www.maluyogamelbourne.com/kinglakeigniteyoursparkretreat

EARLY BIRD ENDS APRIL 30

Carla x

12/09/2024

Final touches coming together for this weekends retreat ✨️❤️

11/09/2024

Ignite Your Spark retreat is this weekend!!
If you're not joining and you'd like to keep in the know about upcoming events please head to www.maluyogamelbourne.com and sign up to the retreat waitlist. 🤍🤍

20/08/2024

Retreat announcement✨️ Lauren Bliss joining our retreat ✨️ 13-15 Sept Torquay.

In just 4 weeks time we'll be practicing all the self love, yoga and meditation, whilst chit chatting, hanging out and exploring this incredible location. 🙌 ✨️

I'm excited to announce that we have Lauren Bliss joining us from .shui

Not only is Lauren an incredible woman, but she also provides powerful healing sessions and will offer this as an optional session for those feeling called on retreat for a little more love. ❤️

Here's a wee intro from our beautiful Lauren:

My name is Lauren Bliss. I am a healer, body worker, and intuitive guide, I draw from my training in the ancient art of Dit Ta, honed over many years studying in Hong Kong. I am also a senior practitioner of Chow Gar Praying Mantis Kung Fu, blending this wisdom into my practice.

It is my pleasure to be offering both 30-minute and 45-minute Healing Sessions throughout the retreat, each designed to complement your personal path to healing.

Each session includes :

• Qi Therapy: Harnessing the life force energy within to promote healing, alignment and restoration of your energetic pathways.

• Deep Tissue: Releasing tension and deeply held patterns within the body.

• Full Body Alignment: Bringing your body into harmonious balance.

• Red Light Therapy: Utilizing advanced technology to support tissue repair and rejuvenation.

I am truly excited to be a part of your retreat experience and look forward to contributing to your personal journey of healing and self-discovery.

With two spaces left in a twin share with shared ensuite please reach out to myself to secure your space!