January Relax and Wellness Weekend with The Mana Team
January 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - January 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
$325.00 – $525.00
Join us for a Relax and Wellness Weekend Retreat at Mana
2 nights accommodation & delicious vegetarian mealsÂ
Are you looking for an affordable getaway to unwind from the pace of life? Catch your breath at a Mana Relaxation Weekend, where you can experience recreation in a way that supports your wellness and well-being. An opportunity to rest and replenish with an optional daily schedule designed to cultivate relaxation.Â
Mana is the most beautiful tranquil place to visit that allows you to step away from life for a bit. The staff are so warm & welcoming, the food so nourishing & delicious! Thank you so so much for sharing it with so many of us. I’ve been a number of times now & will continue to return!
Driving in Mana Retreat Centre you really do feel like you’re leaving the hustle and bustle behind to be enveloped by the earth. They make you feel looked after, well-fed, relaxed and supported.
Non-judgmental, quiet and contemplative sanctuary, in the most beautiful location.
What is included?
- Two nights of accommodation.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner – wholesome vegetarian cuisine
- Beginners Qi Gong, Meditation and Yoga classes
- Plenty of time to relax, read, walk in nature, have a sauna, bush bath or massage
(please note massage appointments are an additional charge and require booking in advance, schedule may change).
Inspired to see more? Watch our Relax and Wellness Video here.
Introducing
Your Teachers
Amrit Saraswati
Amrit is a dedicated student and teacher of yoga and meditation. She completed her first yoga teacher training with Ashram Yoga in 2012 and has been learning, deepening and sharing traditional yoga practices in various retreat Centre’s around New Zealand for the last decade.
She has been involved with the Silent Meditations Retreat for the last 10 years and is passionate about the transformation and growth it inspires in people. She teaches with compassion, authenticity and humility. Her calm and concise teaching allows people to go deep within themselves and have their own unique experience.
Hedwig Bakker
Hedwig grew up in the Netherlands, was trained as a teacher physical education and worked  as an outdoor instructor for 15 years until she left the Netherlands in 2000. Initially she travelled overseas, then lived in India and Nepal for nine years where she engaged in Buddhist teachings & retreats and several charity projects. Hedwig has been practicing meditation for over two decades and has been leading meditation classes, courses and retreats since 2004. She is also a certified Holden Qi Gong teacher and leads all kinds of Qi Gong events.  These many years of personal practice and leading retreats & courses have resulted in a richness of experience and a genuine joy in sharing and guiding others in meditation & movement practice.
Hedwig’s courses & classes are universal and suitable for people from all walks of life. Her approach is joyful, gentle, practical, and with a sense of lightness and humour.
Secure your spot with us.
Guidelines
Payment is required in full at the time of booking, by credit or debit card, or direct bank transfer using our secure POLi payment gateway.
We draw special attention to two of our guidelines before registration: Mana provides lacto-ovo vegetarian food only, this means no fish or chicken and is an alcohol and drug free environment.
Mana caters for Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan.
Cancellation Policy
This group requires a minimum number of participants to go ahead, if that number is not reached we reserve the right to cancel the event.
Should you, for any reason, decide to cancel your registration; please note our cancellation policy :
- A $50 administrative fee is applied to all cancellations.
- A Tuition cancellation fee may apply in certain circumstances.
- These policies are reassessed in certain circumstances.