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SUMMARY:Medical Mindfulness - Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Medical Mindfulness – A 3-day retreat exploring mindfulness for healthcare professionals.\nFor more information visit: http://www.bopdhb.govt.nz \nOr email: Kendall Crossen – Kendall.Crossen@bopdhb.govt.nz
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/medical-mindfulness-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Private Event,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:The Blue Lotus Experience - A Kiss the Earth Blue Lotus Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Lotus Experience\nA Kiss the Earth Blue Lotus Retreat \nThe Blue Lotus Experience is a three-day\, two-night retreat created by Kiss The Earth\, inviting guests to explore the world of Blue Lotus through ritual\, meditation\, movement\, nature\, beauty\, sound\, dance and connection. At the heart of the retreat is Blue Lotus\, explored through its history\, traditions\, symbolism and contemporary rituals. Guests will experience the plant through Blue Lotus tea ceremonies\, meditation\, Yoga Nidra\, sensory rituals\, beauty practices\, mindful movement\, sound journeys and Blue Lotus Elixir. \nThe retreat is designed as a journey through learning\, experience\, movement\, rest and connection — creating space to slow down\, step away from everyday noise and reconnect with ourselves\, nature and each other. \nSurrounded by native bush\, mountains and expansive views\, we’ll spend three days slowing down\, drinking tea\, moving\, meditating and reconnecting — with ourselves\, with nature and with each other. You’ll learn the world of Blue Lotus and take home a lot of practical tools\, meditation techniques and rituals to incorporate into your everyday life. Join us to experience the magic of Blue Lotus. \nBlue Lotus has been revered for thousands of years across ancient Egypt\, Hinduism and Buddhism\, as the flower of rebirth\, intuition\, spiritual enlightenment. Blue Lotus helps quiet the mind and bring us into the present moment\, creating space to come back to our centre\, reconnect with our own purity and remember our own inner wisdom. \n\nSome of our Signature Workshops: \nTHE BLUE LOTUS WORKSHOP\nAn immersive exploration of Blue Lotus — its origins\, history\, ancient traditions and use \, symbolism\, preparation and modern day use.\nBLUE LOTUS TEA CEREMONIES\nA sensory journey through Blue Lotus\, tea\, ritual and meditation. Slow down\, gather to connect with the plant and yourself.\nSOUND JOURNEYS\nBeautiful voices and resonant instruments weave together\, carrying you into ethereal realms of stillness and deep relaxation.\nTHE RITUAL OF BEAUTY\nA sensory Celestial & Gua Sha beauty ritual through facial massage\, scent and self-care.\nTHE INNER WORLD\nExplore intention-setting\, the subconscious mind and how to reprogram it\, dream awareness through guided practices and meditation.\nDANCE OF THE LOTUS\nDance\, music and Blue Lotus Elixir — an afternoon to dance\, have fun and celebrate.\nTARA SANCTUARY\nMorning meditation\, stillness\, mantra and presence in Mana’s private sanctuary. \n\nYour Retreat Includes:\n✓ 2 nights at Mana Retreat Accommodation\n✓ All Retreat Experiences from 27th – 29th\n✓ Delicious Vegetarian breakfast\, lunch & dinner\n✓ Blue Lotus Tea ceremonies\n✓ Free flow of Blue Lotus through the weekend.\n✓ Blue Lotus education workshop\n✓ Sound Journey & Dance ( Dj Set )\n✓ Yoga\, Meditation & Yoga Nidra\n✓ Subconscious reprogramming techniques\n✓ Beauty rituals with Kiss The Earth products\n✓ Lucid dreaming tips\n✓ Visualization Meditations\n✓ Nature walking meditation\n✓ Sauna & quiet introspective spaces.\n✓ A serene Retreat Space\n✓ Expansive views & lush bush walks\n✓ Kiss The Earth Product Package valued at $500+ \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers\n \nNila Lleshaj\nFounder of Kiss The Earth \nHi\, I am Nila. I am the founder of Kiss The Earth\, a wellness and beauty brand inspired by the wisdom of Blue Lotus. I am a Blue Lotus Ceremony facilitator\, Yoga Nidra and PSYCH-K® instructor\, and designer\, with 13 years of study and personal practice in Yogic and Buddhist philosophy\, meditation and plant medicines. \nMy work integrates meditation\, Blue Lotus and subconscious reprogramming\, bridging mysticism and neuroscience through techniques that support nervous system balance and bring us back to presence. \nMy inner journey began in India in 2013\, where I studied Yoga\, Meditation\, Yoga Nidra and Ayurveda\, later deepening my studies in Buddhist art & philosophy\, and Meditation through retreats\, monastery practice and travels across India\, Nepal and Thailand. Living in Bali opened the door to plant medicines\, a path I continued exploring through New Zealand\, the Amazon and the Andes. I trained in PSYCH-K® subconscious reprogramming\, exploring techniques to change the subconscious mind. \nI was drawn to Blue Lotus through my own visionary experiences\, and the flower became a profound part of my life and journey. Through the wisdom of Blue Lotus and the pure consciousness it unfolds\, I was guided into creating Kiss The Earth\, sharing Blue Lotus through products\, ceremonies and everyday rituals designed to elevate our daily lives\, reset our nervous system and expand our consciousness. \nTsukasa \nI have been working for Kiss The Earth for about 3 years. I am also a Japanese Zen lifestyle guide and meditation practitioner. \nGrowing up in Japan\, Buddhism\, Japanese philosophy\, Shinto\, and a deep connection with nature were naturally woven into my everyday life. \nThrough Blue Lotus and meditation\, I’ve reconnected with a deeper part of myself and felt my Japanese spirit awaken in a new way.Inspired by my great-grandmother\, Zen\, whose name I carry\, I hold deep gratitude for my ancestors and the spiritual presence I feel in nature. Through my practice\, I share simple Japanese philosophies and rituals that invite us to slow down\, be present\, and reconnect with ourselves and the natural world. \nKaren Hunter – Musician \nKāren Hunter offers expansive openings for the heart and mind through her exquisite musical gifts. Her sound journeys are delightful\, tender and soothing and include medicine songs honed in a variety of ceremonial settings. \nKāren’s primary instruments are Voice\, Guitar\, Mandolin and Flute and these are complimented with handheld drums\, bowls and bells. \nAs a veteran of the New Zealand music community her lengthy musical history includes over 15 original albums\, New Zealand national tours and Festivals as well as international performances in Australia\, UK\, Europe\, South America and the U.S.A. \nKāren has a Masters of Music degree from the University of Auckland where she also held a senior tutor role for several years from 2007-2010. \nBegum – Yoga Instructor \nBegum is an ICF-accredited Mindset & Wellbeing Coach\, yoga and breathwork facilitator\, retreat host and long-time explorer of practices that help us slow down\, reconnect and come back to ourselves. With 500+ hours of training in Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Yin and Yoga Nidra\, she blends movement\, breath and mindfulness into retreats and workshops. \nHer relationship with Blue Lotus began when Nila and Matt introduced her to this beautiful and powerful plant. What started as curiosity quickly grew into a deep personal connection. She became fascinated by its ancient history and traditional use in ritual\, relaxation and altered states of consciousness\, and over time Blue Lotus became a meaningful part of her own rituals\, retreats and workshops. \n\nFor more information and bookings\, please visit:\nhttps://kisstheearth.nz/pages/kisstheearth-nz-pages-blue-lotus-retreat
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/blue-lotus-experience-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Movement and Sound,Yoga
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nila Lleshaj":MAILTO:hello@kisstheearth.nz
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