Pampering for your Soul
Saturday 16 November 2024 10.00am – 3.15pm (Sanctuary Hills Retreat 109 Veale Rd, Ridgewood, New Plymouth)
Friday27 December 2024 10.00am – 3.15pm (Clearways, 54 Clearway Rise, Hamilton – Off Airport Road)
Guided meditations, meditative activities and inspirational talks in beautiful settings
Imagine leaving your stresses and distractions behind for a full day of pampering from the inside out.
Participate in guided meditations, meditative activities, inspiring discussion, wholesome food and fellowship with like-minded people in a beautifully relaxing environment. Engage in practices for the body, mind and soul and leave feeling renewed, recharged and inspired.
This retreat is an opportunity to create greater self-awareness, and gain tools and skills for discovering and connecting with your true nature, the wholesome you.
What to expect:
• Participate in a simple and effective meditation practice
• Take part in meditative activities
• Engage in discussions on yogic wisdom for health and happiness
• Refocus your life’s goals through symbolic ceremony
• Eat wholesome food
• Enjoy the company of like-minded people
• Immerse yourself in the beautiful ambiance New Zealand countryside
Sample Retreat Program
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Introduction
10:15 – 11:15 Preparing to Meditate: Working with breath, movement and energy
11:15 – 12:30 Introduction to meditation – Instructions and Guided Meditation
12:30 – 1:30 LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30 Power of silence – Guided Seclusion
2.30 – 3.15 Rekindling your intent – A symbolic ritual & inspirational talk Keeping the Flame Alive: How to bring the benefits of a meditation retreat into your daily life
*Inspirational talk subjects could cover a variety of topics including: ways to deepen your meditation, how to calm a turbulent mind, engaging the heart in meditation, overcoming obstacles in your Meditation, signs of spiritual progress.
What to bring:
• Please bring a plate of vegetarian food for a shared lunch. If you have special dietary requirements then please BYO lunch
• A meditation stool or cushion if you like to use one. We have several seating options (chairs, cushions, meditation benches) available.
• A blanket or shawl to keep you warm and cosy during meditation
Your contribution: $80
+ a plate of vegetarian food for shared lunch or BYO if you have special dietary requirements.
Praise for our retreats
I had the most amazing time at your retreat. It was everything I hoped for and I can’t thank you enough. A few words pop to mind to sum up my experience: restoring, calming, thought provoking, stimulating, and beautiful! I would definitely return and it was just what I needed to kick start my year. – Angela
It was all very soul nourishing for me. The activities were illuminating, sometimes challenging, and I received insights that were PROFOUND. The impact on me has been HUGE. I would definitely recommend others to attend this retreat. It is important and it’s affordable. – Rosie
Thank you for the inspiring, thought provoking and peaceful workshop last weekend. I feel re connected with the spirit of yoga that so many yoga institutions seem to pass over so very easily. Your personality and home were so welcoming, thank you for such a lovely day. – Sarah
Thanks for a beautiful retreat Kavita. Perfectly balanced, in beautiful surroundings with such humble, knowing guidance from yourself. – Mary-Anne
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Terms and Conditions
1. The fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend on the day, you may use the credit on another day or for another course. In the unlikely event that the course has to be cancelled for your chosen date, you will be given a full refund.