Tara School Reunion
Tara School – Then and Now Thirty-five years ago, inspired by a vision to establish the inaugural Mana Retreat Centre, the first buildings were constructed on the land. Originally, it…
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Qi Gong for Spring
A Spring Qi Gong Practice to Increase Health and Vitality Qi Gong is a gentle movement practice and a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to cultivate and improve your
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Why Kindness Matters
Compassion Hear from one of our presenters, Anna Friis, who co-facilitates the Mindful Self Compassion Retreats alongside Mara Elwood. Anna beautifully articulates what it means to be kind to oneself
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The Song of Silence
The Song of Silence Silence, a spiritual practice in itself, enables us to internalise and supports a deeper kind of nourishment. In a silent and meditative environment, the body relaxes,
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What it’s like to Volunteer at Mana
WWOOF Volunteer Program For many years, Mana has welcomed numerous travelers worldwide through a work exchange program, providing a simple lifestyle alongside fulfilling work and meaningful connections. The work-exchange program
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Sing Your Heart Out With Tony Backhouse
Meet Tony Backhouse. A devoted leader of A capella singing workshops for many years. If you’ve joined one of his workshops before, then you know that it’s an experience full
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30 Years of Mana Retreat Centre with Peter Grunwald
It gives us immense pleasure to introduce you to Peter Grunwald, who has been leading six-day Retreats at Mana for almost three decades. Peter explores the integration of vision, eyesight,
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An Interview with Geordie Jahner
We’re excited to introduce you to some of the amazing people who make Mana Retreat Centre so special. Meet Geordie Jahner, one of our long-term facilitators who brings her talent,
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The Joy of Spring Gardening
A Message From Our Gardener Tony “After a wet winter and very wet soil conditions ,the last month or so has been great – the soil is warmer and drier
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Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Mana with You
Celebrating 35 Years With You It is a great pleasure to celebrate Mana’s 35th Anniversary with you. We dedicate this milestone to all the people who have been a
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