As the winter season invites us to slow down and turn inward, this is a time to reconnect, to come home to yourself, and to honour the wisdom that resides within you and those who came before.
Nestled in nature, we’ll gather by the fire, share in the warmth of community, and immerse ourselves in the powerful practices of Yoga, Dance, Breathwork, Contrast Therapy and Ceremony. Through these deep and restorative experiences, we’ll shed what no longer serves us, creating space for clarity, renewal, and a deeper connection to our authentic selves.
Between sessions, we’ll explore the lush winter landscapes of Waiheke, taking bush walks that ground us in the rhythms of the land, reminding us of the strength and resilience woven through our lineage. As we journey within, we also honour those who have walked before us, carrying their wisdom forward with presence and intention.
If you’re craving a moment to pause, reflect, and realign, this retreat will offer you the space to rekindle your inner fire, restore balance, and step into the season with warmth and clarity. Let’s come together to breathe, connect, and remember.
ITINERARY
Friday
5pm ~ Arrival
5.15pm ~ Opening Circle with Cacao
6.30pm ~ Dinner
8pm ~ Fire Ceremony (release and intention setting)
9pm ~ Free time for optional sauna, spa, journaling or rest
Saturday
8am ~ Yoga with Ice Bath and optional Sauna
9.30am ~ Breakfast
10.30 ~ Breakthrough Breathwork Talk
11.00am ~ Yoga Nidra and Breakthrough Breathwork
2pm ~ Lunch and Integration Talk
3pm ~ Forest Walk and Swim (optional)
5.30pm ~ Free Time (rest, journaling, spa, sauna or silent reflection)
6.30pm ~ Dinner
8.30pm ~ Evening Labyrinth Ceremony (deepening connection and inner vision)
9.30pm ~ Free time for optional sauna, spa, journaling or rest
Sunday
8am ~ Breathwork (nervous system reset) and guided Ice bath session
9am ~ Breakfast
10am ~ Qoya (an embodied dance / somatic movement practice)
11.30am ~ Free Time (rest, journaling, spa, sauna or silent reflection)
1pm ~ Lunch
2.30pm ~ Nature Walk and Silent Reflection
4pm ~ Yin and Yoga Nidra
6.30pm ~ Dinner
8.30pm Evening Ceremony - Closing the Bones
9.30pm ~ Free time for optional sauna, spa, journaling or rest
Monday
8am ~ Final movement ritual (embodied integration and visioning)
9am ~ Breakfast
10am ~ Despacho and Closing Circle
12.30pm ~ It’s time to say goodbye :( - until next time!
Please note that this itinerary is indicative only, and could possibly be tweaked. We do our best to stick to the timetable but particularly with sharing circles it is hard to know exactly how long they will take, which can potentially push out the schedule a bit. We have allowed some free time partially for this reason, and also to give you some time to integrate. If there is a particular ferry that you need to catch we will ensure that we finish in time for this.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Breathwork, Qoya, Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Mindful Walks, Ocean Swims, Sauna, Cold Plunge and Hot Tub. Wholefoods healthy meals will be provided.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is also provided both onsite and nearby. Early bird pricing for the full weekend begins at $2,000, where you will be sharing a double or queen sized bed (increasing to $2,300 on May 1st) and $2,500 for your own room (increasing to $2,750 on May 1st). Be sure to get in early for this special deal!
The price for Waiheke residents or those that have their own accommodation is $1,333.