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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
CATEGORIES:Relax Weekend
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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
CATEGORIES:Singing and Chanting
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SUMMARY:Spring Qi Gong Retreat with Hedwig Bakker
DESCRIPTION:Spring Qi Gong Retreat\n9 October\, 4pm – 12 October\, 2pm\n\nInfuse yourself with more energy this spring\nThe essence of practicing Qi Gong is to optimize and improve your internal energy\, the inner force that keeps you alive through breathwork\, activation\, stretching\, flows\, standing postures and meditation. \nAnother aspect of Qi Gong is to create harmony\, balance\, connection\, flow between the internal and external. Internal is your innate intelligent energy system and external relates to seasons\, space\, people\, weather\, environment\, earth\, nature\, universe. \nWe want ways to integrate what’s going on around us with what’s happening inside of us and during this retreat we will be working with the seasonal energy of spring.\nTuning into seasonal energies will help your body follow the cycles and rhythms of the natural world\, feel supported and in tune with the energies of the natural world and help you to transition from one season to the next full of vibrant\, youthful energy. \nEvery season has specific characteristics and relates to one of the Five elemental energies (metal\, water\, wood\, fire and earth) that we find in nature and within ourselves. In winter everything slows down and there is the aspect of going within. Spring follows and is the season where nature wakes up from hibernation\, there is expansion\, growth\, a coming to life and this will be reflected in our Qi Gong practice. \nSpring also corresponds with the wood element\, which relates to the following internal qualities and characteristics: resilience (strength and flexibility)\, abundance\, generosity\, kindness\, creativity\, perception\, vision. Through our practice\, we will strengthen these qualities within ourselves. \n\nWhat other people had to say\nHedwig has perfected the delivery of her Qi Gong Retreat. I have the impression it’s equally rich and meaningful whether the participants are completely new to Qi Gong\, have been doing it for many years\, or at one of the many places in between. Thank you for an amazing retreat. \nIt was beautiful to see the transformation and healing that took place amongst everyone. \nMy gratitude and appreciation for all you shared. You soar in joy and flow of Qi Gong. 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. \n\nThis Spring Qi Gong Retreat includes\n-Breathwork combined with Qi Gong\n-Explore the qualities of the wood element within you\n-Learn a Swimming Dragon Routine for strength and flexibility\n-Practice techniques to tap into your inner power\, awaken loving-kindness in your heart\, strengthen abundance and awaken healing energy within through sitting meditation\, walking meditation and Qi Gong practice\n-Experience the shared energy that you only get when practicing in a group.\n-Sessions will take place in beautiful indoor and outdoor settings\n-Enjoy three nights and four days of accommodation in a beautiful\, natural and peaceful setting\, delicious and nutritious organic meals and friendly staff. \nPlease note that parts of this retreat will be conducted in silence. \n  \n\nDaily Schedule\n \n\nYour Teacher\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  \n  \n\nThis retreat is suitable for all skill levels: those new to Qi Gong as well as those with previous experience. \nFor questions or more information\, contact Hedwig at qigonghedwig@gmail.com \nFor an impression of the practice\, visit: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@QiGongwithHedwig or \nhttps://www.facebook.com/qi.gong.with.hedwig \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/spring-qi-gong-retreat/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:QiGong, Bodylight & Pilates
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SUMMARY:Open Floor Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join a fabulous Open Floor Dance community\, sharing the joy of embodied movement most Tuesdays at Mana.  \nWhen: \nMost Tuesday Mornings at Mana. \nTime: 10:00–11:45AM / COST: $25-$20 Sliding Scale \nFeel free to arrive from 9:45am. T he music will be on if you’d like a longer warmup\, or if you’re new come early so we can welcome you. \nWhat is Open Floor Conscious Dance? \nOpen Floor is a lively dance and movement practice that energises the body and opens the mind. \nThere are no moves to learn. We simply show up and move with whatever is present: our creative minds\, our tender hearts\, our joys and excitements\, our aches and pains. And in the process we discover our own unique dance. \nClasses include guided inquiry as well as time to follow your own dance. The teachers select diverse music to inspire creative expression\, wild abandon and quiet awareness. Sometimes we experience insights and healing\, and sometimes we simply have a great dance. \nThe open dance floor becomes a playground for exploring the relational nature of being human: our ever-changing needs for solitude\, connection and a sense of community. We learn life skills that serve us on and off the dance floor\, helping us to develop a flexibility and resilience that enables us to respond creatively to life. \nNo experience is required. \nThe invitation is to come just as you are. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPEN FLOOR DANCE LOCATIONS CONTACT PIPPA OR LISA \nPippa: 02102963632 or visit Prana Dance \nInstagram: @pranadance_nz / www.facebook\,com/pranadance \nLisa: 0211754741 or visit www.wildbonesopenfloor.co.nz \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildbonesopenfloor \nEmail: wildbonesopenfloor@gmail.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/open-floor-community-dance-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conscious Dance
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Humming with Karla Brodie
DESCRIPTION:Join Karla for an annual retreat weekend of regenerative Yoga and movement practices\, Restorative Yoga and wander walking – complemented by nourishing and seasonal food and the land that is Mana. \nThe themes and practices are about deep rest to support deep sleep\, healthy activation and regulation of the nervous system as well\, elements and the senses. \n\nWho is this retreat for?\nPeople seeking a weekend immersed in nature – learning posture\, movement and rest practices that support living a nourished\, joyful life on and beyond the retreat. \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 25 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\nWhat others have to say\nIt 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 \nKarla 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 \nI 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\nFor more information\, contact Karla: +64 21 964252 | karlabrodie.co.nz
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/humming-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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SUMMARY:Open Floor Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join a fabulous Open Floor Dance community\, sharing the joy of embodied movement most Tuesdays at Mana.  \nWhen: \nMost Tuesday Mornings at Mana. \nTime: 10:00–11:45AM / COST: $25-$20 Sliding Scale \nFeel free to arrive from 9:45am. T he music will be on if you’d like a longer warmup\, or if you’re new come early so we can welcome you. \nWhat is Open Floor Conscious Dance? \nOpen Floor is a lively dance and movement practice that energises the body and opens the mind. \nThere are no moves to learn. We simply show up and move with whatever is present: our creative minds\, our tender hearts\, our joys and excitements\, our aches and pains. And in the process we discover our own unique dance. \nClasses include guided inquiry as well as time to follow your own dance. The teachers select diverse music to inspire creative expression\, wild abandon and quiet awareness. Sometimes we experience insights and healing\, and sometimes we simply have a great dance. \nThe open dance floor becomes a playground for exploring the relational nature of being human: our ever-changing needs for solitude\, connection and a sense of community. We learn life skills that serve us on and off the dance floor\, helping us to develop a flexibility and resilience that enables us to respond creatively to life. \nNo experience is required. \nThe invitation is to come just as you are. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPEN FLOOR DANCE LOCATIONS CONTACT PIPPA OR LISA \nPippa: 02102963632 or visit Prana Dance \nInstagram: @pranadance_nz / www.facebook\,com/pranadance \nLisa: 0211754741 or visit www.wildbonesopenfloor.co.nz \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildbonesopenfloor \nEmail: wildbonesopenfloor@gmail.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/open-floor-community-dance-2/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conscious Dance
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SUMMARY:Spring Coming Home To Yourself with the Mana Team
DESCRIPTION:Come Home\nTo Yourself \nThrough daily guided yoga\, qi gong\, meditation\, and gentle practices that invite you inward \nTo A Sense Of Belonging \nThrough shared spaces\, meaningful connection\, and the warmth of a like-hearted community \nTo Nature \nThrough immersion in the beauty\, stillness\, and sacred land of Mana’s walking paths and surroundings \n\nStep away from your daily rhythm and arrive into a long weekend created to support your wellbeing. A space to soften\, to move with ease\, to breathe more fully\, and to restore your inner balance. This organic\, home-grown retreat is hosted and held by the team here at Mana\, who encourage you to deepen your own practice or try something new through the different modalities offered to you throughout the weekend. \nAcross the retreat\, a range of practices will be available\, including gentle yoga\, qi gong\, meditation\, and conscious movement. Each offering is designed to support a more connected relationship with body\, breath\, and awareness. \nMana is the most beautiful\, tranquil place to visit—an opportunity to step away from life for a while. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming\, and the food is both nourishing and delicious. I’ve visited a number of times now and will continue to return. It’s a truly special environment—so thoughtfully cared for\, from the land itself to the food and the practices offered. I felt supported\, at ease\, and able to fully turn my attention inward. The facilitators were present and grounded\, creating space for genuine connection. A deeply restorative and meaningful weekend. \n\nWhat’s Included? \n\nThree nights accommodation\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and dinner – wholesome vegetarian meals\nA daily schedule of sessions suitable for all levels of experience\nTime to relax\, have a sauna\, bush bath or massage\n\nPlease note: the schedule may shift slightly across the weekend.  \nMassage appointments are available at an additional cost and can be booked in advance. \n \n\nIntroducing\n \nYour Teachers \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  \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. \n \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  \n\nBookings are now available. \nJoin us with friends\, family or just yourself for a rejuvenating and nourishing weekend\, giving back to yourself.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/spring-coming-home-to-yourself-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Self-care
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SUMMARY:Open Floor Community Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join a fabulous Open Floor Dance community\, sharing the joy of embodied movement most Tuesdays at Mana.  \nWhen: \nMost Tuesday Mornings at Mana. \nTime: 10:00–11:45AM / COST: $25-$20 Sliding Scale \nFeel free to arrive from 9:45am. T he music will be on if you’d like a longer warmup\, or if you’re new come early so we can welcome you. \nWhat is Open Floor Conscious Dance? \nOpen Floor is a lively dance and movement practice that energises the body and opens the mind. \nThere are no moves to learn. We simply show up and move with whatever is present: our creative minds\, our tender hearts\, our joys and excitements\, our aches and pains. And in the process we discover our own unique dance. \nClasses include guided inquiry as well as time to follow your own dance. The teachers select diverse music to inspire creative expression\, wild abandon and quiet awareness. Sometimes we experience insights and healing\, and sometimes we simply have a great dance. \nThe open dance floor becomes a playground for exploring the relational nature of being human: our ever-changing needs for solitude\, connection and a sense of community. We learn life skills that serve us on and off the dance floor\, helping us to develop a flexibility and resilience that enables us to respond creatively to life. \nNo experience is required. \nThe invitation is to come just as you are. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPEN FLOOR DANCE LOCATIONS CONTACT PIPPA OR LISA \nPippa: 02102963632 or visit Prana Dance \nInstagram: @pranadance_nz / www.facebook\,com/pranadance \nLisa: 0211754741 or visit www.wildbonesopenfloor.co.nz \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildbonesopenfloor \nEmail: wildbonesopenfloor@gmail.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/open-floor-community-dance-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Conscious Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T140000
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SUMMARY:5 Day Silent Meditation Retreat with Amrit Saraswati
DESCRIPTION:Join Amrit 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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ORGANIZER;CN="Amrit Saraswati":MAILTO:108hariaum@gmail.com
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