Retreats

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Trust Your Knowing~Yoga Nidra Retreat

Strathean Retreat Centre, 212 Old Hautere Road,
Te Horo, Wellington, NZ

Friday 10 – Saturday 18* April 2026
(4-day and 6-day options also available)

Cost: From $195*

*There is the opportunity to stay on from 18-19 April for additional teaching with Ian: see details below

We warmly invite you to our next Yoga Nidra retreat facilitated by Ian Melrose and supporting teachers. INsight~Nidra is a powerful and deeply transformative guided meditation practice which is rooted in the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra and also incorporates elements from complementary traditions, including Vipassana meditation, visualisation, archetype work, chakra alignment, and the philosophy of non-dualism.

Set among native trees, beautiful gardens, and an orchard, the retreat centre is a peaceful sanctuary where it’s easy to slow down and be supported by the natural surroundings.

Through guided meditation sessions held over the course of the retreat, participants are invited to step away from the "doing" of daily life and into the "being" of deep rest, allowing the nervous system to settle and mental activity to quieten.

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.

Visit Strathean Retreat Centre: Click here. 

*Optional 1-Day Teaching Extension with Ian and Supporting Facilitators

If you are interested in deepening your understanding of Yoga Nidra, and the practice of INsight~Nidra, there is the opportunity to stay on from 18–19 April for an additional day of teaching with Ian and supporting facilitators. This extra time will explore the following key aspects of the practice::

The Throat Chakra, the Koshas (layers of our being), the 75 Breaths practice, the Hindrances and Archetypes, Samskara, Karma, and the Skandas; the components of experience described in Buddhist teaching.

For further details about this retreat, including pricing, please contact Ian at: ianmelrose52@gmail.com