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SUMMARY:October Relax and Wellness Weekend with the Mana Team
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a Relax and Wellness Weekend Retreat at Mana\n2 nights accommodation & delicious vegetarian meals \nAre 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. \nMana 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. \n\nWhat’s Included? \n\nTwo nights of accommodation\nBreakfast\, lunch and dinner – wholesome vegetarian cuisine\nBeginners Qi Gong\, Meditation and Yoga classes\nPlenty of time to relax\, read\, walk in nature\, have a sauna\, bush bath or massage\n\n(Please note: massage appointments are an additional charge and require booking in advance\, schedule may change) \n \nInspired to see more? Watch our Relax and Wellness Video here. \n\nIntroducing\n  \nAmrit Saraswati \nAmrit 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. \nShe 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. \nHedwig Bakker \n  \nHedwig 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. \nHedwig’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. \n  \n\nSecure your spot with us.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/october-relax-and-wellness-weekend/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Sing to Thrive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Sounds New Zealand – Awaken Your Voice\, Align with the Land\nStep away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in a deeply nourishing retreat of voice\, sound\, and connection\, held in the peaceful surrounds of Mana Retreat Centre. \nOver four days\, you’ll be guided through a gentle and uplifting journey using singing\, sound\, and embodied practices to support nervous system regulation\, emotional release\, and authentic self-expression. Through affirmational singing\, vocal toning\, soul songwriting\, and conscious movement\, you’ll reconnect with your voice as a powerful tool for healing and transformation. \nSet within the beauty of nature\, this retreat invites you to slow down\, breathe\, and return to yourself. Enjoy time in the Octagon Temple with its soaring acoustics\, explore the sacred land through conscious bush walks and the labyrinth\, and share in meaningful connection with a like-hearted community. \nLeave feeling more grounded\, open\, and aligned — with simple\, practical tools to support your wellbeing and expression long after the retreat ends. \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teacher\nJulia Williamson is a transformational voice coach\, professional singer\, and songwriter with over 35 years of experience guiding people to reconnect with their voice as a powerful tool for healing\, expression\, and personal transformation. \nShe is the founder of Sing to Thrive and the creator of the Sing to Thrive Method — a unique\, science-informed approach that blends music\, somatic voice techniques\, neuroplasticity\, and nervous system regulation to support deep and lasting change. Through a gentle\, progressive journey — from regulating the body and becoming more embodied\, to rewiring limiting beliefs\, expressing authentically\, and ultimately thriving — Julia supports people to shift how they feel\, think\, and show up in the world. \nHer work is grounded in the understanding that voice\, breath\, and intentional language directly influence the brain\, nervous system\, and emotional state — shaping overall wellbeing and lived experience. \nJulia creates warm\, inclusive spaces where people can release self-doubt\, reconnect with their authentic expression\, and experience greater ease\, confidence\, and inner alignment. Her approach is simple\, FUN\, powerful\, and accessible to all — no singing experience required. \n\nFor more information and bookings\, please visit: \nhttps://singtothrive.com/sing-to-thrive-sacred-sounds-nz/ \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/sing-to-thrive-retreat/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
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