Retreats
“Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need”
- Khalil Gibran
Yoga Nidra Retreat~Find Your Voice
Gain a renewed sense of confidence in your authentic voice.
Bluewater Sanctuary, 156 Blue Water Heights Road, Matapouri, Whangarei, Northland, NZ
Friday 14 August, 2pm* to Monday 17 August, 2pm
*you are welcome to arrive later on your first day if needed
Cost: From $295 (twin or shared room)
Retreat Experience
We warmly invite you to join us for our next 4-day INsight~Nidra Retreat at this peaceful haven on the Tutukaka Coast, NZ.
The focus will be on the Throat Chakra, exploring what it means to bring your voice and expression into alignment with who you truly are. Centred around Yoga Nidra and supported by complementary practices including gentle yoga, breathwork, sound healing, Reiki, and meditation, the Retreat also supports nervous system reset, emotional healing, and a quieter, clearer connection to yourself. You will leave feeling grounded, able to speak more authentically, and more confident in expressing what truly matters to you.
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Retreat Details
Teachers & Sessions
Ian: Guided Yoga Nidra, Archetype Exploration & Vipassana Meditation for deep rest, enabling stress relief & emotional healing.
Dana: Yoga, Mindful Breath Meditation & Reiki
Dana & Dyego: Healing sound vibrations to balance your energy & deepen your meditative experience.
Other activities: Connect through group discussions & videos of non-denominational spiritual teachings.
Meals
Enjoy fresh, nourishing vegetarian meals including morning and afternoon tea. A small contribution is requested of either $35, helping to prep meals, or purchasing certain items to share (details confirmed when booking).
Accommodation
Beautifully appointed rooms with own bathroom. One single, twin, or larger shared room options are available.
Generous kitchen and dining facilities for shared cooking and eating. Comfortable lounge with gas fire.
Additional Information
Periods of Noble Silence create space for deep reflection and integration and are balanced with sessions that encourage connection with others.
Please bring slippers for inside the house.
Previous retreatants have generously donated to help keep these costs to a minimum. There will be an opportunity to give a donation at the end of the retreat, enabling us to continue paying it forward for others.
Yoga Nidra Retreat
Strathean Retreat Centre, 212 Old Hautere Road,
Te Horo, Wellington, NZ
Fri 20 to Wed 25 Nov 2026
(4-day option also available)
Cost: From $195*
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Further information coming soon
Retreat Experience
This retreat centres on the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha), the bridge between our inner world and our outer expression.
When this energy feels blocked, we might hesitate to say what is true, find it hard to name our feelings, or hold back for fear of how we’ll be received. As we gently support and open this Chakra, it becomes easier to let our truth arise naturally. We begin to find a sense of ease and a clearer connection between what we feel and what we express.
Ian will lead the retreat alongside a small group of experienced teachers who will provide a range of practices. Together, they will create a deeply restorative retreat experience, and you can expect to leave feeling refreshed and reconnected, with a renewed sense of confidence in your authentic voice.
Retreat Details
Teachers & Sessions
Ian: Guided Yoga Nidra, Archetype Exploration & Vipassana Meditation
Alicia: Vipassana Meditation, Group Discussions & Raja Yoga
Jude: Laughter Yoga & Group Discussions
Shelly: ‘Origin of Movement’ & Group Discussions
Dana: Yoga, Crystal Bowls, Mindful Breath Meditation & Reiki
Andrea: Crystal Bowls, Group Discussions Raja Yoga
Meals
Enjoy fresh, nourishing vegetarian meals, which include ingredients sourced from the retreat gardens, and include morning and afternoon tea. A food contribution is requested for one pot-luck meal that is a fun way to connect with fellow meditators.
Retreat Facilities
You'll have access to a dedicated Yoga Nidra room, cosy living room with fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen, large communal dining area, library.
Accommodation
Spacious Single, Twin, or larger shared room options are available.
Bathrooms are shared.
There is also space for camping in the retreat grounds.
Additional Information
The retreat is held primarily in Noble Silence, creating space for reflection and integration.
Strathean ask that all shoes are kept out of the housing areas, so please bring slippers, plus appropriate outdoor shoes or exploring the beautiful Strathean grounds.
Previous retreatants have generously donated to help keep these costs to a minimum. There will be an opportunity to give a donation at the end of the retreat, enabling us to continue paying it forward for others.