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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: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: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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