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SUMMARY:5 Day Silent Meditation Retreat with Amrit Saraswati and Scott Connor
DESCRIPTION:Join Amrit and Scott for an inner journey to discover the beauty of silence and explore the Self through various yogic techniques and meditation practices. \nThe retreat will be held at the stunning Mana Retreat Centre\, which is nestled in the luxuriant bush covered hills of the Coromandel with views out over the sea and islands. The warm\, welcoming\, natural atmosphere supports individual learning and renewal. \n\nThe Yogic Way of Meditation\nContrary to what many people think\, meditation is not passive nor is it about having an empty mind. Instead\, it is about self-exploration and allowing our innermost being to express itself. \nIn this yogic tradition\, we utilise breath awareness\, mantras (sacred sounds)\, charkas (energy centres)\, and energy pathways to develop subtle awareness and penetrate the deeper layers of our mind. \nRather than viewing our thoughts and emotions as distractions\, we work with what is and embrace the total spectrum of our inner experience with self-compassion and kindness. This eventually leads us to discover our true nature – the treasure within. \n\nThe Programme\nWe offer a well-structured programme. Each day is woven together by: \n-Sitting and Walking Meditation\n-Hatha Yoga (asana\, pranayama\, mudra\, and bandha)\n-Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation)\n-Chanting\n-Group Discussions\n-Use of Sauna and Bush Bath\n-Free Time to Rest and Connect with Nature \nA day will look like this: \n6.30am Yoga – Asana & Pranayama\n8.00-9.30am Breakfast & Free Time\n9.30am Meditation\n10.30am Break\n11.00am Meditation\n12.15pm Yoga Nidra\n1.00-4.00pm Lunch & Free Time\n4.00pm Yoga – Asana & Pranayama\n5.00pm Meditation\n6.30pm Dinner\n7.30pm Evening Session \nThis retreat offers a deep dive into the self. Although it accommodates all experience levels\, a genuine willingness and openness for self-exploration will help you get the most from the experience. Throughout the retreat\, you will be guided with compassion and respect. We create a safe and nurturing space for you to go deep. \n\nSilence\nSilence\, 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\, awareness sharpens\, and space opens for hidden impressions to release and insights to develop. Silence allows us to slow down and be truly present with our senses and the world around us. \nSilence will be observed from Friday until the end of the retreat. You will have opportunities to ask questions and share your experience during group discussions. \n\nWhat Others Say About This Retreat\nEvery person I met at the retreat had some need for tender care. And the land\, the staff\, the teachers and the teaching shared\, do just that. They create the conditions for you to open up to healing. – Francesca Bacci \nThe structure of the meditation retreat was a well thought out balance between movement and stillness which allowed for a smooth transition from daily life into peacefulness and relaxation. – Fay \nSilent Meditation Retreats have been more healing and revealing than any other ‘personal growth initiative’ I have undertaken…Each retreat has strengthened the relationship with myself. – Sarah \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers \n \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 offering Silent Meditations Retreats 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. \n\nFor any enquiries\, please get in touch with Amrit at 108hariaum@gmail.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/5-day-meditation-retreat-october/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Silent Retreat
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SUMMARY:The Samadhi Sessions – A Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Samadhi Sessions\nA 3-day meditation retreat with Frank Arjava Petter\nThis is a rare opportunity to spend three immersive days learning directly from one of the world’s most respected meditation and Reiki teachers. \nHeld at Mana Retreat Centre\, this retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise of everyday life and into a space of presence\, awareness\, and reconnection. \nFrank Arjava Petter brings decades of experience\, drawing from both Eastern and Western traditions to guide participants into meditation in a way that is grounded\, accessible\, and deeply personal. \nThere are many meditation techniques\, and part of this journey is discovering which one truly resonates with you. \nBecause meditation is not something to force. Which technique you practice is not important. What matters is that it feels right for you. \nThere are many meditation retreats\, but very few opportunities to explore meditation under the guidance of a teacher with this level of depth\, lineage\, and global experience. \nArjava has spent decades teaching internationally\, working with thousands of students across Europe\, Asia\, and beyond\, and has played a significant role in preserving and sharing the authentic roots of Reiki and meditation. \nRather than following a single method\, this retreat offers a direct experience of multiple meditation approaches\, allowing each participant to explore\, feel\, and discover what works for them. \nThis is what makes the practice sustainable. Not discipline alone\, but connection. \n\nAbout this Retreat\nThis retreat is designed to help you discover a meditation practice that feels natural\, supportive\, and deeply nourishing. \nYou will be guided through a range of techniques drawn from different traditions\, including breath awareness and grounding practices\, Vipassana (insight meditation)\, Zazen (Zen sitting meditation)\, Taoist inner practices\, techniques from the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra\, self-enquiry (Ramana Maharshi method)\, Osho active meditations\, and body awareness practices. \nEach session is experiential\, allowing you to move beyond theory and into direct understanding. \nAcross the three days\, you will explore different layers of awareness. \nDay One focuses on the body\, arriving into the body and developing awareness of inner sensation\, releasing tension and establishing a grounded presence. \nDay Two focuses on the breath and energy body\, exploring breath as a bridge between body and mind\, developing calm\, clarity\, and an embodied sense of awareness. \nDay Three focuses on the mind and inner awareness\, exploring the nature of thought and deeper consciousness\, and moving beyond habitual thinking into stillness. \nThis retreat is open to anyone who feels called. \nWhether you are new to meditation or have an existing practice\, this space is designed to meet you where you are. \n\nWhat will the retreat cost?\nTuition Pricing:\nEarly Bird: $550 (available until 30 September\, or until allocation is filled)\nStandard: $650 (1 October – 15 October)\nFinal: $700 (from 16 October until retreat start) \nMana Accommodation & All Meals:\nCommuting: $325\nCamping: $385\nShared Room: $565 – $610\nSingle Room: $655 – $715 \nTotal Participant Cost (all inclusive): \nEntry Level (most accessible)\nCommuting: $875 – $1\,025\nCamping: $935 – $1\,085 \nShared Rooms (most common option)\n$1\,115 – $1\,310 \nPrivate Rooms\n$1\,205 – $1\,415 \n\nIntroducing \nYour Teacher\nFrank Arjava Petter is an internationally renowned Reiki Master\, meditation teacher\, and author whose work has influenced the global understanding of Reiki and spiritual practice. \nHe has taught thousands of students worldwide\, lived and trained extensively in Japan\, and has spent decades researching and preserving the authentic roots of Reiki. \nHis teaching style is grounded\, direct\, and deeply experiential\, guiding participants beyond theory into lived awareness. \n\nHosted by Catherine Parr. \nSpaces are limited and this retreat is expected to fill. Early booking is recommended. \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/the-samadhi-sessions-a-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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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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SUMMARY:Sacred Earth Retreat
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/sacred-earth-retreat/
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:Easter Coming Home to Yourself Retreat at Mana
DESCRIPTION:Time to Pause\nAre you ready to stop the clock\, pause\, take a deep breath and find your inner peace? \nTime to Explore\nExplore and experience a variety of different practices and classes throughout the weekend. \nTime to Replenish\nLet go of your list of things-to-do and restore balance to your mind\, body and soul. \n\nComing Home to Yourself\nComing Home is about coming home to yourself\, meeting yourself just as you are\, with kindness\, pausing\, exhaling\, and resting. This organic\, home-grown retreat is hosted and held by the team here at Mana. We provide a caring environment and a daily schedule with a variety of sessions available for all levels of experience from gentle yoga\, conscious dance movement to sound healing\, encouraging you to deepen your own personal practice or try something new. \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! \nA stunning\, beautifully nourished environment\, thanks to all the hard work of those that tended to the land\, food\, and practices that created such a safe\, nurturing\, healing space for me to be free to attend to myself. The facilitators were wise and present and really supported connection. \nA beautiful\, transformational and restful weekend spent at mana. The food\, people and schedule were all so great\, thank you! \n\nWhat’s included?\n\nThree nights accommodation.\nBreakfast\, lunch and dinner – wholesome vegetarian cuisine.\nA daily schedule to restore balance to your mind\, body and soul.\n\n(please note massage appointments are an additional charge and require booking in advance). \n\nIntroducing\nThe Teaching Team\nAmrit Saraswati – Centre Manager\nAmrit Saraswati is a dedicated student and teacher of yoga and meditation. She completed her first yoga teacher training in 2012 and has been learning\, deepening and sharing traditional yoga practices in various retreat centres around New Zealand for the last decade. 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. \n  \n  \n  \nHedwig Bakker 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. Hedwig’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\nBookings are now available. \nJoin us with friends\, family or just yourself for a rejuvenating and nourishing weekend\, giving back to yourself. \n  \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/easter-coming-home-2027/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Relax Weekend,Self-care,Yoga
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SUMMARY:Invest in Happiness - Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Susan Allen
DESCRIPTION:The Invitation \n\nRetreats NZ offers a six day meditation and yoga retreat immersion at Mana\, NZ’s most popular retreat centre. A sanctuary nestled in the bush covered hills of the Coromandel. \nThis is an all-included meditation retreat with yoga\, spanning 6 days. It will be a complete retreat for you\, an opportunity for deeper practice\, contemplation and connection with the most beautiful New Zealand has to offer. Covered in native bush with views out to the islands\, Mana has a very unique magic. \nDeepen and refine your meditation practice with this retreat led by experienced teacher and practitioner Susan Allen. \n\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 top heavy 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 \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/invest-in-happiness-meditation-and-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Yoga
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