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SUMMARY:Release Replenish Restore: A Fascia Release & Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Fiona Liu and Kirsty Van De Deer for a 3-day transformational wellness retreat. \nThis Release Replenish Restore retreat is designed to release deep-seated tension\, replenish energy\, and restore fascia health. We combine myofascial release\, yin yoga\, and mindfulness to help you move freely and feel revitalised and rejuvenated. \nAll meals are prepared for you\, nurturing yoga and meditation sessions\, forests to explore and lots of relaxation time\, connect back into nature and back into you. \n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nSomatic Movement & Breathwork – Gentle movement focusing on fascial release and breath practices to improve mobility and reawaken your fascia’s natural elasticity.\nMyofascial Release – Gentle self-massage techniques using therapy balls and hands-on guidance to soften tight areas\, improve tissue hydration\, and ease discomfort.\nYin Yoga – Long-held\, supported postures to release tension and restore nervous system balance and invite deeper relaxation.\nMeditation & Stillness – Guided meditations to quiet the mind and cultivate inner awareness.\nNature & Deep Rest – Space to reconnect with yourself in a breathtaking natural setting\, allowing for full-body replenishment.\n\n\nIs This Retreat for You?\nThis retreat is for you if you want to feel more at ease in your body\, move with greater freedom\, and cultivate a deeper connection to self-care. \nIt’s especially beneficial if you: \n\nExperience stiffness\, body aches\, or reduced mobility\n Feel the effects of stress\, tension\, or burnout in your body\nWant to improve posture\, circulation\, and energy levels\nCrave time for deep rest and replenishment\n\n\nYour Retreat Facility Includes:\n\nSauna\nOptional massage\nWalks to waterfalls and expansive views\nHiking to Tara Sanctuary and labyrinth\nLibrary\n\nSet in the peaceful sanctuary of Mana Retreat Centre\, this retreat offers a gentle yet profound journey toward renewed vitality and well-being. \n\nPricing Options:\n($60 extra for ensuite)\nShared room: $995\nSingle room: $1\,095\n*Payment plans available \nClick here to reserve your spot for the Release Replenish Restore yoga retreat.\nEmail hello@mindfullyyin.com for enquiries.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/release-replenish-restore/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Yoga
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SUMMARY:The Ultimate Light Language Retreat with Melly Rose & Samantha May
DESCRIPTION:Rise Up Alchemy Presents\nThe Ultimate Light Language Retreat\nwith Melly Rose & Samantha May \nA retreat devoted entirely to Light Language — the very foundation of Melly & Sammy’s work. \nCoinciding with the completion of their Light Language course\, The Sound of Creation\, this immersive retreat offers a rare opportunity to step fully into the frequency\, embodiment\, and living transmission of Light Language.\n(If you feel called to join both the course and the retreat\, please DM us for a bundled discount.) \nThis is a unique teaching and initiation experience — a deep opening into our most authentic expression of New Earth energies.\nTogether\, we will anchor what we wish to see in the world and explore how to bring your soul’s truest expression into form\, voice\, and lived reality. \nHave you been feeling…\nDrawn to Light Language now more than ever?\nA call to reconnect with your voice — not just as sound\, but as frequency?\nA knowing that something ancient is stirring within you\, ready to awaken?\nDo you feel drawn to the unseen realms — to light\, geometry\, vibration\, and the intelligence of Source itself?\nHave you sensed that your voice carries codes — and that it’s time to let them be heard?\nWith 3 x sold out retreats in under a year\, Sammy and Melly are heading back to where it all began – the sacred and activating grounds of Mana Retreat Centre in the Coromandel NZ.\nJoin Melly Rose and Samantha May as they hold a long-awaited retreat dedicated to the modality that is the foundation of their work and wove their paths together – Light Language. \nWHAT’S INCLUDED?\nOh\, just a little bit of EVERYTHING that will leave you transformed…\nExtraordinary Galactic Channeling + Discussions with Melly Rose & Samantha May\nBreaking through your fear workshops and exercises to develop your inner knowing and expand your belief in your abilities\nMultiple Light Language Workshops\nVocal Activation + Light Language Power Circles\nBreathwork\, Movement + Dance\nCeremonial Cacao and Blue Lotus Tea. Delicious Vege meals\n**All offerings optional – Opportunity during free time for nature immersions\, rest and reflection \nMore than just a retreat – It is an initiation into your most authentic expression and your role in anchoring New Earth frequencies.\nThe Sound of Creation arrives this August…\nAnd of course\, it will be held at Mana\, one of the most potent and sacred pieces of land in Aotearoa.\nRich with portals and magic\, there is no place more activating for this very special gathering. \nThe Sound of Creation is calling…\nWILL YOU JOIN US? \nAugust 13 – 16\, 2026 \nInvestment\nThe cost is split into two payments:\n1. Mana Fee – Accommodation & Meals (Non-refundable deposit)\nCost varies depending on which accommodation option you choose\n2. Tuition Fee – $900 Presale Rate. Increases to $1\,050 on June 1st.\n**Please ensure that your Tuition Fee is paid before July 31st. \n\nMeet Your Facilitators – a magical duo… \nMelly Rose\nSpiritual Counsellor\, Mentor\, Healer and Channel\nMelly Rose is a Spiritual Counsellor and Mentor\, a Healer and a Channel with decades of experience working both in the physical and etheric realms.\nShe ran a busy clinic in Auckland for 7 years and now lives in Sydney and works online with clients from all over the world.\nMelly has a degree in psychology and sociology\, is a Reiki master and teacher\, a Bowen practitioner\, has an ITEC diploma in Anatomy\, Physiology and Massage plus has run many workshops around the world and is passionate about empowering people.\nShe has also run a free meditation and support circle for several years\, offered free daily light language meditations 6 days a week over covid lockdowns and has spoken on main stage at NZ Spirit Festival on Sovereignty and Empowerment.\nhttps://atmellyrose.com/ \nSamantha May\nSacred Sound Ceremonialist\, Channel & Musician\nWith over 20 years of musical experience Samantha is a renowned facilitator in New Zealand and Globally.\nShe is passionate about creating spaces to share sounds that move the soul and help us to remember our intuitive gifts and divinity here on Earth.\nOver the past 5 years Samantha has held hundreds of Sound ceremonies and Vocal Activation events across New Zealand which has attracted thousands of participants.\nShe has run multiple online Courses for Light Language\, Sound Ceremony Facilitation and has presented at numerous festivals and retreats.\nHer spaces weave the magic of sacred sound from over 20 different instruments with channeled light language to invoke soul healing\, activation and remembrance.\nhttps://bysamanthamay.com/
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/the-ultimate-light-language-retreat-with-melly-rose-samantha-may/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Self-care,Singing and Chanting
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SUMMARY:A Mind at Ease - Buddhist meditation for modern life
DESCRIPTION: A Mind at Ease\nBuddhist meditation for modern life\nA meditation retreat with yoga hosted by Susan Allen\n  \nDeepen and refine your meditation practice with this retreat led by one of NZ’s most experienced meditation teachers\, Susan Allen. All levels welcome including complete beginners. \nThis retreat offers 6 days of meditation practice and discussion\, both indoors and in the beautiful open spaces that Mana offers. An opportunity to begin a daily practice for life or to deepen an existing practice with fresh strategies and insights. There will be optional yoga classes also offered.\nMeditation develops a calmness of mind\, a poise of character. It provides a foundation for flourishing and the fulfilment of your highest potential. These will be practices from the timeless Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition. \nThere will be three main areas of practice:\n1. Concentration and tranquility practices to calm the mind\n2. Insight practices – cultivating freedom by developing an understanding of how we identify with thought\, self and emotions\n3. Creating a new way of operating in this world – resting in a non-reactive\, open and spacious awareness. \n\nOur program \n– Morning and afternoon meditation practice with supporting discussion \n– Q & A where you can get personalised suggestions for your meditation practice \n– Morning and afternoon optional yoga sessions \n– Free time for bush walking\, resting\, reading\, sauna and nature nourishment \n– Full set of meditation audio practices to take home \n \n\nYour teacher \nThe retreat is hosted by one of NZ’s most experienced yoga and meditation teachers\, Susan Allen. Susan has been teaching meditation for over 20 years and has an authentic passion for sharing this transformative practice with other. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nThe Meditation Path \n1. Refining concentration\, increasing cognition of when the mind wanders. Almost all meditation techniques have a concentration component. When we become skilful in paying attention\, then the tendency to get lost in thought reduces and the mind begins to quieten. These are often called tranquility practices. Concentration objects include the breath\, mindfulness of body sensations and sound. On this retreat you will learn refinement techniques to improve the stability of your concentration or mindfulness. Stability of mind means peace of mind\, we are more able to focus in our daily life\, we indulge less in negative thought patterns\, our stress levels decrease\, and we feel more at ease. These include intensifying practices which are used to bring greater awareness to background thoughts as well as to the dullness that can develop in the mind when meditating. If your meditation progress is stagnating then this improvement in looking more closely at the object of your concentration will enable you to start progressing again. It is through this increased focus that we experience a stilling of the busyness of the mind; a tranquility and clarity arise. \n2. Insight practices; moving beyond identification with self\, thoughts and emotions. Emptiness practices are a central component of Buddhist meditation. Emptiness means ‘a construction of mind.’ In our meditation\, and of course in our daily lives as well\, we get caught up in\, and strongly identified with our thoughts and emotions. The more identified we are\, the more reactive we will be.\nOn this retreat we will introduce emptiness of self\, emptiness of thought and emptiness of emotion practices. This does not mean having no self\, thoughts or emotions but rather realising experientially how our thoughts and emotions are things that the mind is constructing. When we learn this\, we become less emotionally reactive in our relationships and with ourselves\, we tend to be more open and less rigidly entrenched in our views and opinions. These practices are liberating and freeing\, and most importantly they bring ease and joy. \n3. Resting in awareness; a new basis of operation\nMuch of our daily life we tend to be busy thinking\, we operate a lot out of thought\, and for some of us many of these thoughts are repetitive and negative. However when we learn to still the fluctuations of thought we are able to shift to spending more time in awareness\, an awareness that is beyond the busyness of thinking. When we operate out of awareness there is no reactivity and we feel less self-centred and more connected to others; We will investigate and examine the characteristics of operating out of awareness as opposed to thought – exploring qualities such as spaciousness\, connectedness\, and the tendency to fabricate experience. On this retreat we will then practice taking this off the cushion as we interact with others and the nature around us. \n4. Receive personal guidance around your meditation habits so you keep progressing Each of us have habits that we develop in our practice\, some serve our meditation and others don’t. On this retreat Susan will encourage you to be observant and disciplined in the habits that support your practice and bring more awareness to those that don’t\, both on and off the cushion. Personal suggestions will be given to each student so that you can be inspired to develop this life changing and abundant practice. \n\nInvestment:\nSingle private room – $2\,150\nTwin share room – $1\,740 per person \nREGISTER NOW \n\nWhat others have to say\n“Mana is a hidden gem\, one of those retreats you feel so incredibly lucky you stubbled across. Susan Allen and her 6 day Meditation Retreat has set me up on a beautiful trajectory towards a very ancient practice. Meditation for me now is as important as taking your first breath\, it’s revitalising and life changing and who better to introduce you…Susan. Her ability to teach such a complex mind blowing tradition – it’s an incredible gift. Thank you so very much\, I highly recommend trying it – you wont regret it!” (Lucy R.) \n\nFor more info contact Susan Allen\nhttps://retreats.nz/coromandel-meditation-and-yoga-retreat\nph: +64-21-222-6550\nemail: susan@retreats.nz \n\nTerms and conditions from Susan Allen\n1. Full payment is required to register a place. This policy is necessary so we can secure the venue and meet prepaid expenses.\n2. If you cancel your booking before 15th April 2026 your payment minus a non-refundable $500 deposit will be refunded.\n3. If you cancel your booking after 15th April 2026 no refund will be given but you are able to transfer it to someone else of your finding.\n4. If topheavy Government regulations cause the retreat to be cancelled\, or you personally not be able to travel due to Govt. imposed travel restrictions such as lockdowns\, then full refund will be given. If you are unwell and not able to travel then the cancellation terms outlined in points 2-3 apply. \n  \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/a-mind-at-ease/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:The Elemental Nature of All Things - A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat on the 4 Primary Elements
DESCRIPTION:The meditation on the four primary elements helps see through or penetrate beyond the normal level of conceptual labels and categories. One begins to understand and experience that the elements of solidity (earth)\, liquidity (water)\, motion (air)\, and temperature (fire) are within all material phenomena including ourselves. This practice helps us discover the impermanent and insubstantial nature of all things and dissolves the notion of separateness. It reveals that we live in a shared and interconnected universe. \nEach day there will be a talk and systematic meditation instructions on the 4 primary elements found within the foundation of the Body from the four foundations of mindfulness. These teachings and practices will emphasize quieting the mind\, opening the heart\, and developing clarity\, wisdom\, and compassion; and foster the depth of practice. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditation students as well as for anyone teaching mindfulness or aspiring to teach mindfulness in healthcare\, psychology\, education\, science\, government\, or in the business and corporate sectors. \nPlease note: \n\nThis retreat fulfills some of the retreat requirements for MBSR and other mindfulness teacher trainings.\nIt is a silent retreat.\nThe tuition fee covers only the teacher’s travel expenses and accommodation. Dana (a donation) for the teachings is warmly welcomed.\n\n\nIntroducing \nYour Teachers:\nBob Stahl\, PhD\, founded 8 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs in medical centers in the SF Bay Area. He serves as an Assistant Professor of the Practice at Brown University Mindfulness Center and formerly at the Center for Mindfulness at the UMass. Medical School. Bob teaches mindfulness meditation retreats worldwide and is the former guiding teacher at Insight Santa Cruz and a visiting teacher at Spirit Rock. Insight Meditation Society\, and Insight Retreat Center. He is coauthor of 5 books: A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook\n(1 st & 2 nd editions)\, Living With Your Heart Wide Open\, Calming the Rush of Panic\, A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety\, and MBSR Everyday. \nJan Landry\, BSN MA\, has worked in the field of hospice care both as a nurse and as a chaplain\, for over 30 years. Her work in the field of death and dying\, serves as an ongoing reminder of how precious each and every moment of life is\, and informs her meditation practice which has developed and deepened over many years. She is a yoga practitioner\, a student of the Ridhwan School and of life. As a teacher of mindfulness meditation\, she hopes to support others in cultivating a practice of mindfulness that fosters awareness and deep listening to the inner wisdom of one’s own heart. \n  \nFor more information visit: \nhttps://www.mindfulnessprograms.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/mindfulness-retreat/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Movement & Meditation with Geordie Jahner & Lauren Henry
DESCRIPTION:In this weekend retreat\, we will explore a fluid interplay of dance\, yoga\, and meditation. This fusion of movement and meditation can be a powerful tool for individuals seeking to connect with their body\, enhance focus\, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. \nWe will explore multi-faceted movement explorations\, deepen through breathwork and breath aligned asana\, and settle with systematic relaxation and meditation. \nWe use the movement practices of Open Floor\, Yoga\, Vishoka Meditation and breath awareness to help us: \n\nMove freely\nUnite mind\, body and breath\nCultivate healthy breathing & pranic sensitivity\nDraw the senses inward\nCome to rest in the source of joy & tranquility\n\nGeordie & Lauren will invite you to listen and rest into a flow of awareness that is smooth\, even\, full\, deep\, silent and continuous. \nNo prior experience needed. All welcome! \nClick Here to learn more about Geordie Jahner and the Movement & Meditation Retreat \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers\n  \nGeordie Jahner\, Ph.D is deeply curious about the intersection of embodiment practice\, psychology and spirituality. She has been teaching conscious movement for 40+ years\, including Open Floor\, 5Rhythms Dance and Tamalpa Life/Art Process. Geordie is a founding member of Open Floor International and has completed a Ph.D. in Psychology\, with emphasis in movement-based expressive arts therapy. \n  \n  \n  \nLauren Henry has an extensive background in studies of yoga\, meditation\, tai chi\, qi gong and music from teachers around the world. His approach to teaching Yoga and Meditation is firmly rooted in the eight limbs of Yoga as codified by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. He will also offer a sound bath with Native American flute\, Tibetan sound bowls\, and various percussion instruments. \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/movement-meditation/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Movement and Sound
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig\n13 March\, 4pm – 16 March\, 2pm\n\nQi Gong is the art of working with your internal energy: increasing\, improving and optimizing your aliveness\, the ‘inner spark’ within yourself. We want to unlock the power within ourselves\, and Qi Gong offers a variety of skilful ways to unlock this precious internal energy. Energy here refers to internal power and potential. The power and potential to have a healthy body full of energy\, to feel happy\, joyful\, connected\, fulfilled\, and the power of a calm\, clear and intuitive mind. \nThere are seven principles of practice\, seven ‘ingredients’’ that when applied in a certain order\, make your Qi Gong practice very efficient\, powerful\, dynamic\, rich and complete. The seven principles are: breathwork\, warm-up\, stretching\, activation\, flows\, standing postures and meditation. \nDuring the retreat we will take a deep dive into each of these principles so that you start to understand the why and the how behind every aspect of working with the life-giving energy you have within. \nWe will also explore how our practice relates to life itself. It is empowering to learn skills on how to transform stress into vitality\, how to stay connected in challenging situations\, how to move and live with effortless ease instead of ‘efforting’ our way through every day. And so\, Qi Gong can be seen and practiced as ‘a way of life’. \n\nWhat other people had to say:\nI love this truly awesome practice. Hedwig is a wonderful teacher and this practice is absolutely supreme\, it fills my cup every time I do it. \nMy gratitude and appreciation for all you shared. My heart feels open and my base feels stronger. I am ready to journey on. \nHedwig’s Qi Gong retreat was such a precious experience – held in the beautiful surrounds of Mana\, I could really sink into her teachings\, practise deeply and cultivate motivation and ideas for continuing the practise at home. I wholeheartedly recommend Mana and especially the Qi Gong retreat with Hedwig. \nHedwig’s Qigong Retreat was amazing! I loved everything about it. The way Hedwig teaches Qi Gong is so informative\, interesting and easy to understand and follow. Loved the meditations as well and the balance between the two. \nIncredible experience. Hedwig is compassionate\, fun and passionate. Amazing teacher\, privileged to be there. She soars in joy and flow of Qi Gong \n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nLearn practices that support your health\, vitality and well-being.\nPractice different styles of Qi Gong: Five Elements\, Breathwork\, Tao Yin (an early form of Qi Gong)\, Three Treasures and more.\nLearn how to design your own Qi Gong routines.\nLectures on meridian theory\, energy anatomy\, 5 Elements theory\, acupressure\, healing.\nEnjoy the beauty\, magic and nourishing environment of Mana Retreat centre with its stunning grounds\, expansive views\, gorgeous meals and supportive staff.\nPlease note that some parts of the retreat will be conducted in silence.\n\n\nDaily Schedule:\n  \n \n  \n\nYour Teacher\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.  \nHedwig 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. \n\nThis retreat is suitable for all skill levels: those new to Qi Gong as well as those with previous experience. \nFor an impression of the practice\, visit: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@QiGongwithHedwig \nor https://www.facebook.com/qi.gong.with.hedwig \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/qi-gong-with-hedwig/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,QiGong, Bodylight & Pilates
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SUMMARY:Into Your Heart Retreat with Sacred Earth
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our 4-day Into Your Heart Retreat at Mana.\nJoin Jethro & Penny for four beautiful days at the breathtaking Mana Retreat Centre and be supported to dive deeply into yourself and explore the life and practices that have inspired the music of Sacred Earth. \n​Penny & Jethro have been playing the music of Sacred Earth for more than two decades and guided thousands of people into deep states of inner peace and attunement with the inner life through meditation\, mantra\, conscious movement practices and grounded real reflections on their life exploring the inner realm. \nExperience daily meditation\, mantra singing\, energising movement sessions\, dance\, fire ceremony and intention setting\, delicious vegetarian food\, daily practices & plenty of free time to receive bodywork\, take walks\, sauna and enjoy the spectacular location of Mana Retreat. \nRejuvenate\, relax and enjoy the beauty of being with yourself. \nStep away from everyday distractions and enjoy the beautiful benefits of becoming part of a rich\, unforgettable community with other like-minded souls as we share and journey together….. \n\nYour Teachers\nJethro and Penny \nExperience the magic of Sacred Earth\, Australia’s internationally acclaimed Mantra artists\, Penny and Jethro Williams. With Penny’s soaring vocals and ethereal keyboard melodies paired with Jethro’s harmonies and captivating instrumental performances\, including the shakuhachi (Japanese flute)\, Indian Bansuri\, Irish tin and low whistles\, and acoustic guitar. \nFor over two decades\, Jethro and Penny have been refining their unique contemporary expression of the ancient practice of chanting mantra and sharing songs of the heart. \nPrepare to be uplifted and transported to a place of deep inner peace through their expansive and heartfelt music. Sacred Earth weaves ancient mantras with melodious flutes and soothing harmonies\, inviting listeners to reconnect with their core purpose on this beautiful Earth. Penny and Jethro’s global journey brings them to share their transformative sound\, aiming to touch the hearts of each listener and providing a sanctuary where everyone can attune to their innate wisdom. \nThose who have attended a Sacred Earth live performance know it is a uniquely special experience. It transcends the ordinary music concert. A profoundly moving event that evokes tears\, ignites smiles\, and envelops participants in a deep sense of tranquility. \nIn the midst of today’s chaotic world\, such experiences are increasingly rare. This is why Sacred Earth’s concerts consistently sell out\, drawing people back time and again to reclaim that serene state of mind and to deepen their connection with the essence of life through their expansive sound. \nSacred Earth’s music is truly a healing balm for the spirit.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/into-your-heart-retreat-with-sacred-earth/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Singing and Chanting
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SUMMARY:Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig
DESCRIPTION:Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig \n28 November\, 4pm – 1 December\, 2pm  \n\nA 3-day retreat to explore the Blue Dragon style of Qi Gong \nBlue Dragon Qi Gong is an elegant and graceful practice combining stretching\, warmups\, breathing\, and flowing exercises. The movements are inspired by dragon-like motions and emphasize stretches and flows to encourage optimal Qi flow through the meridians. \nBy learning the Blue Dragon routine\, you will nourish your internal organs\, accelerate physical healing\, increase vitality\, flexibility and inner strength while deepening your knowledge and practice of Qi Gong. \nWhat is Blue Dragon? \nThe Blue Dragon is also a mythical figure and archetype embodying certain inner qualities we can enhance within ourselves. Sometimes these qualities are not integrated\, or we don’t have access to that inner resource.  \nThe color blue represents both water and sky\, symbolizing the vastness and openness of the heavens and the fluidity\, adaptability\, reflection\, depth\, and cohesiveness of water. \nAnd so\, the qualities related to Blue Dragon that we will be practicing and exploring through breathwork\, meditation and movement are strength-resilience\, inner wisdom-reflection\, spaciousness\, calmness-tranquility and fluidity. \nThe dragon has so very much to teach us and when we dive into this particular style of Qi Gong it gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into our own innate\, untapped power and potential.  \nWe all have a tremendous amount of energy within us and sometimes all this energy is dormant like a dragon within us\, waiting to be released and explored. \nUltimately\, Qi Gong is a practice for life. The intention is that when we cultivate and strengthen these qualities and principles through our practice\, we can embody and express them in daily life. This is very empowering! \n\nWhat other people had to say\nIt was awesome practicing with you and having such a loving shared experience. \nIt was such an amazing experience\, you are brilliant. \nI love this truly awesome practice. Hedwig is a wonderful teacher and this practice is absolutely supreme\, it fills my cup every time I do it. \nYou offer such an incredible gift in service to the well-being of others…. you are an inspiration to me. \n\nWhat to expect\nLearn a dynamic Blue Dragon Standing Routine and a gentle Blue Dragon Seated Moving Meditation \nPractice indoors and out in nature \nFeel inspired and empowered through tuning into the qualities of the Blue Dragon  \nEnjoy the beauty and magic of Mana with its expansive views\, peaceful setting\, wonderful walks\, delicious organic food\, and supportive staff. \nPlease note that some parts of this retreat will be conducted in silence  \n\nDaily Schedule\n \n  \n\nYour Teacher\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.  \nHedwig 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. \n\nThis retreat is suitable for all skill levels: those new to Qi Gong as well as those with previous experience. \nFor more information\, contact Hedwig at qigonghedwig@gmail.com \nFor an impression of the practice\, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@QiGongwithHedwig or https://www.facebook.com/qi.gong.with.hedwig
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/qigongretreatwithhedwig/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,QiGong, Bodylight & Pilates
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SUMMARY:Humming with Karla Brodie
DESCRIPTION:Join Karla for a weekend of regenerative movement practices\, Restorative Yoga and wander walking – complemented by nourishing and seasonal food and the land that is Mana. \n\nTravelling to your Humming Retreat\nAs the coast road between Thames and Coromandel will be closed for up to seven days from 29 October onwards. \nHere are some options to make your journey smooth and enjoyable for getting to your retreat: \n\n\nEast Coast Drive:  You can still arrive on Friday by travelling along the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula via Tairua and Whitianga. This drive takes about four hours from Auckland. \n\n\nAuckland to Coromandel Ferry: The ferry will be running again from 24 October and arrives at the Coromandel Peninsula on Friday evening at 6.45 pm. While it doesn’t perfectly align with our lunchtime start on Friday\, it’s an option. \n\n\nArriving on Thursday:  For a more leisurely start\, you’re warmly invited to arrive on Thursday afternoon. The additional cost for the extra night\, including a light supper on Thursday evening and breakfast on Friday morning\, is $100 for shared accommodation and $130 for single accommodation. Karla will offering additional sessions. \n\n\nIf you’d like to arrive on Thursday\, please let us know. The additional cost can be paid on arrival. \nIf you are planning to arrive on Friday you are welcome to arrive and settle in to your accommodation from 11.30 am. Lunch will be served at 1 pm\, and the first session will start at 4 pm. \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teacher\nIntuitive\, honest\, attentive\, creative\, joyful and full of expression — there’s something about Karla that speaks directly to your insides\, and suddenly you realise you have a newfound conversation with your inner world as well as you gain a deeper understanding of balanced posture and integrated movement. \nKarla is an experienced Yoga and movement teacher and teacher trainer who has taught throughout Auckland for over 20 years\, specialising in Restorative Yoga. She has facilitated weekend retreats at Mana since 2006. Karla is inspired to share the practice of Yoga to enhance awareness of breath\, movement and conscious rest in everyday life. \nSee more about Karla here >>> \n\n What others have to say\n“It was such a delightful and restorative weekend\, so full of wisdom and a sense of fun which led to many insights and much joy for me!” – Helen Dodd \n“Karla has the most generous spirit and creative mind. She guides you to commune with complex topics through an intricate knitting together of narratives\, images\, sounds\, and movement. Generosity and acceptance were touchstones of the experience. I can’t wait to spend more time with Karla and continue learning and growing.”- Emily Trent \n“I attended Karlas Humming retreat and it was life changing for me. It reminded me of the things I truly cherished in life. I came away refreshed and full of life. I didn’t know a lot about restorative yoga but am now a big fan of it. I have changed my morning yoga routine to ensure that helping my body into a restful state is top priority.” – Helen Russo \n  \n\nFor more information contact Karla: +64 21 964252 | karlabrodie.co.nz
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/humming-with-karla-brodie/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Movement and Sound,Self-care,Yoga
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