I Want To Be Ready by Tara Choir
Tara Sanctuary The Tara Sanctuary is home to the Tara Choir, a committed group of local residents who gather each week to sing joyfully within the harmonious space of the…
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Embodied Presence: Finding freedom from within
Returning to the Body The body is the foundation of our physical existence and is the most direct pathway to the present moment. We are born into a body, and
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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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