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SUMMARY:Women's Wellness with Barbie Sharma
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LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Women's Retreat
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SUMMARY:Rhythm and Rest- An Open Floor Dance and Sound Journey Retreat with Pippa Le Lievre and Neil Haworth.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful weekend of Open Floor Dance\, immersive Sound Journeys and Ceremonial Cacao. A beautiful blend of rhythm and rest- a sacred pause to move\, breathe\, connect and renew. \nRhythm & Rest Retreat\nStep away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in a nourishing journey of movement and sound. \nThe Rhythm & Rest Retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself through the transformative practices of Open Floor Dance\, Sound Journeys\, and Ceremonial Cacao. \nMove freely and authentically as Open Floor Dance guides you back to the wisdom of your moving body. Sink into deep relaxation as healing Sound vibrations wash over you\, creating space for renewal and inner stillness. Gather in the warmth of Ceremonial Cacao\, opening the heart and cultivating presence and intention. \nSet in the wonderful Mana Retreat Centre we will be surrounded by nature\, supported with delicious\, nourishing food\, and held by the beautiful spaces of the Octagon\, Tara Sanctuary\, and this sacred land. \nWhether you are seeking inspiration\, community\, or simply a chance to rest and recharge\, this retreat offers a supportive space for a sacred pause to move\, breathe\, connect and renew. \nWe would love for you to join us for a beautiful blend of Rhythm and Rest. You are welcome to arrive from 2pm onwards\, the first session will start at 4pm. \n\nMeet Your \nTeachers\n  \nPippa Le Lievre  \nI’ve always loved to dance and when I found Conscious Dance\, here at Mana Retreat in 2008\, I knew I had come home!\nIt wasn’t performance.\nIt wasn’t choreography.\nIt was soul.\nThere were no rules\, no judgment—just the joy of being fully in my body.\nOf letting spirit move through me.\nOf remembering who I am.\nThat very first class stirred something deeper:\nA knowing that this was not only for me\, but something I would one day share. \nFast forward to now\, after completing the Open Floor Dance teacher training 10 years ago\, I now share this wonderful practise of Open Floor Conscious Dance at Mana Retreat and other venues around the Coromandel Peninsula. \nwww.pranadance.co.nz\n#pranadance_nz \n  \nNeil Haworth \nNeil is a musician\, luthier and Sound Journey facilitator.\nHe holds Sound Journeys around the Coromandel collaborating in Breathwork and Open Floor Dance classes. He also holds private sessions for individuals and groups. \nPippa and Neil are partners in life\, and in bringing this wonderful blend of Open Floor Dance and Sound Journey together.\nThey love living simply\, surrounded by nature\, the ocean\, their garden and creative pursuits.\nBetween them they have 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren who all live close by on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/prana-dance-with-pippa-le-lievre/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conscious Dance,Movement and Sound
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SUMMARY:December Relax & Wellness Weekend with the Mana Team
DESCRIPTION:Join 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! \nDriving 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. \nNon-judgmental\, quiet and contemplative sanctuary\, in the most beautiful location. \n\nWhat is 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\nYour Teachers\n  \nAmrit Saraswati – Centre Manager\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. \n  \n  \n  \nHedwig Bakker \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\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/december-relax-and-wellness-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Relax Weekend
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SUMMARY:Summer Working Bee
DESCRIPTION:Our Solstice Working Bees are such a great part of our schedule. It is a lovely opportunity to come together as a community and share in our combined energy and skills to work on the land\, in the gardens and around the buildings. Most of the work is outdoors and there is always a need for a team in the kitchen. After all our hard work together we also have a wonderful celebration of the Solstice together. \nYour Working Bee includes..\n\nThe weekend is a wonderful exchange of your love and energy for two nights shared accommodation\, three delicious vegetarian meals each day\, meet new friends\, be a part of a community and work on lots of fun projects. \n\nWeekend schedule:\nFriday\n4pm-6pm Arrive\, settle-in\, assign work\n6pm-7pm Dinner and connecting (6pm Blessing)\n7pm Welcome circle \nSaturday\n7am-7.30am Light stretch in Octagon\n7.30am-8.30am Breakfast\, clean-up\, be dressed and ready for work\n8.55am-9.30am Circle – listening to Bells (Octagon)\n9.30am-11.30am WORK\n11.30am-12pm Morning tea picnics (out on site)\n12pm-1.30pm WORK\n1.30pm-2.30pm Lunch\n2.30pm-4pm WORK\n5pm-6pm Dinner\n6pm Seasonal ritual – this may be outside (wrap up warm)\n9pm Quiet and rest \nSunday\n7am-7.30am Light stretch in Octagon\n7.30am-8.30am Breakfast\, clean-up\, be dressed\, pack up rooms and be ready for work\n8.55am-9.30am Circle for all – listening to Bells (Octagon)\n9.30am-12 noon WORK and clean-up\n12 noon Closing Gratitude Circle and finger food dining room \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/summer-working-bee-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Working Bee
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SUMMARY:Summer Break
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