CBR—SYD Steps of Peace tour 19 Oct - 1 Nov

Join us on the Steps of Peace Tour Canberra to Sydney

19 October to 1 November 2025

Join us for any part of the tour as suits you.

There will be at least 5 main locations along the tour and at least 16 different opportunities for you to join in, including walks, peace prayer, kirtan, and cafe stops.

1. Canberra

2. Southern Highlands

3. Illawarra

4. Sydney Northern Beaches

5. Sydney Eastern Suburbs Beaches

To participate in the tour or any of the gatherings please join the WhatsApp group.

See the schedule below and join the WhatsApp group to register your interest and be kept up to date of the plans. Even if you can't join us on the walk, feel free to connect on the WhatsApp group to show your support!

We welcome your donations to Steps of Peace to support our community activities

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Steps of Peace — Walk lightly, carry peace

The Steps of Peace program is an initiative to raise awareness of Dru's work, create space for creative leadership in our community, meet new people and connect with dear friends in the Dru community. Walking has always been a way to connect — with the land, with one another, and with the truths that unite us. In the spirit of Indigenous and pilgrim traditions, Steps of Peace brings together blessings, stories, yoga, meditation, and meetings with people dedicated to peace and compassion. Each step is a chance to walk gently, honour the earth, and deepen our connections.

Sunday 19 October — Canberra Walk

1) Bridge to Bridge evening walk

7.00 - 9.00pm

A sunset stroll around the central part of Lake Burley Griffin

Wednesday 22 October

Southern Highlands - Hosted by Victoria Neill-Manning

3) Lovers Walking Track, Morton National Park & lunch

11.45 - 12.45pm

An easy walking track offering a quiet 750m stroll through open forest, with scenic views as a reward at either end. Followed by a yummy lunch at Delilicious cafe a 5 minute drive away.

3) Peace dedication and yoga, Victoria's Bundanoon home

4.00- 5.30pm

After a light afternoon tea we will gather around the Peace Pole on Victoria's property to make a dedication and bless the tour, combined with some heartfelt yoga on the lawn.

4) Meditation and relaxation

5.30 - 7.00pm

We will continue the evening with meditation, relaxation and other delights to nurture the soul!

Friday 24 October

Illawarra - Hosted by Erika Steller

5) Yoga and Mindfulness class

9.30- 11.00am

Join us at Erika's home studio in Wombarra, for her Dru Yoga & Mindfulness class. Bookings are essential. https://www.erikasteller.com.au

6) Morning tea and a walk to the ocean

11.15 - 1.30pm

After a light snack we will head from Erika's studio through the natural environs of Wombarra down to the beach, with sharings and yoga along the way

7) Agniyogana Fundraiser

7.30-9.15pm

In support of local yoga studio, Moore Lane Yoga, join us for a community film screening on the traditional roots of hatha yoga to raise funds for their shared yoga space. Bring a cushion or camping chair, chai served onsite. For more details on the film, see https://agniyogana.com/. Tickets limited, book early! https://events.humanitix.com/moore-lane-yoga-room-fundraiser

Sunday 26th October

Sydney Northern Beaches - Hosted by Julie Beynon

8) Mona Vale to Warriewood Beach walk

10.00-11.00am

Meet at Kitchener park Mona Vale corner of Golf Ave for an easy walk to Warriewood beach cafe 

9) Morning tea at Warriewood Beach Cafe

11.00 - 12.00am

Morning tea at Warriewood beach cafe  - swim - enjoy beach views and watch the surfers

10) Warriewood Beach to North Narrabeen walk

12.00-12.45pm

Moderately challenging walk to North Narrabeen Girdlers cafe. Some uneven ground, hills, steps and beach walking with an easier option available - spectacular views-well worth the effort.

11) Lunch at North Narrabeen Girdlers

12.45 -2.15pm

Lunch at Gridlers North Narrabeen 

12) North Narrabeen to Collaroy Plateau walk

2.15 - 3.45pm

Easy walk to Julie’s place, around Narrabeen Lake, with 10mins uphill at the end. 1hr 30mins approx walking with afternoon tea on arrival! 

13) Kirtan at Julie's

4.30 - 5.30pm

Kirtan - yogic singing is a fun-filled, community singing experience from the yogic tradition, to fill your heart and bring a smile!

Bring a plate of vegetarian food for a relaxed share dinner afterwards.

Saturday 1 November

Sydney Eastern Suburbs Coastal walk - Hosted by Maddy Grey & Marou Home yoga studio

14) Marou Home Community gathering

8.00 - 10.00am

Meet at Maroubra Beach skate park for a Dru Yoga session with Angela as part of the Marou Home (https://www.marouhome.com) monthly community program. Followed by morning tea and a presentation on the World Peace Flame and Steps of Peace.

15) Maroubra to Bondi Beach walk

10.00 - 12.00

A 12 km clifftop coastal walk track that combines several shorter trails into a route that links all the main beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. Sydney's famous Sculptures by the Sea will be on show, so expect lots of people and bring good sun protection. There are some sections where you need to walk a short part along suburban streets, but the majority of the route is along footpaths. This iconic coastal walk passes many beaches, including Bondi Beach, Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon's Bay, Coogee Beach, Lurline Bay and Maroubra Beach.

To participate in the of the gatherings along this tour please join the WhatsApp group and RSVP which part you would like to join us for.

Dedication

Our mission is to dedicate 108,000 steps to every new student coming on the Dru Yoga Teacher Training Course in February 2026.

We are aiming for at least 20 students! That is 2,160,000 steps!

We will definitely need your help! If you would like to contribute to the count, please get in touch!

We invite you to walk with us, host a gathering, or sponsor the journey — each step helps write the next chapter.

To donate to Steps of Peace, please make your contribution here