Retreats
“Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need”
- Khalil Gibran
Trust Your Knowing~Yoga Nidra Retreat
Strathean Retreat Centre, near Otaki
Kapiti Coast, Wellington, NZ
Friday 10 – Saturday 18* April 2026
(4-day and 6-day options also available)
*There is the opportunity to stay on from 18-19 April for additional coaching with Ian: see further details below
We warmly invite you to our next Yoga Nidra retreat facilitated by Ian Melrose and supporting teahcers.
Set among native trees, beautiful gardens, and an orchard, the retreat centre is a peaceful haven where it’s easy to slow down and be supported by the natural surroundings.
Through guided sessions held over the course of the retreat, participants are invited to step out of daily momentum and enter a state of deep rest, allowing the nervous system to settle and mental activity to quieten.
Retreat Experience
The retreat will focus on the Throat Chakra, traditionally associated with authentic expression and the flow between inner knowing and outer communication.
When this centre is out of balance, we may experience hesitation in speaking what feels true, difficulty naming our feelings, or a tendency to hold back for fear of judgment.
As the throat chakra is gently supported and aligned, we can become more comfortable, allowing what is true to arise naturally, with greater ease and congruence between what is felt, known, and expressed.
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
Meals
Enjoy fresh, nourishing vegetarian meals, which include ingredients sourced from the retreat gardens. Morning and afternoon tea are also provided, the perfect pause to relax and recharge.
Accommodation
Spacious Single and Twin share options for a comfortable stay.
Bathrooms are shared.
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.
Teachers & Sessions
Ian Melrose: 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
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.
*Optional Coaching Extension with Ian
If you are interested in deepening your understanding of the practice and gaining some experience in writing your own Yoga Nidra session scripts (for personal use or your own teaching practice), there is the opportunity to stay on from 18-19 April for additional coaching with Ian.
For full details about this retreat, including pricing, please contact Ian at: ianmelrose52@gmail.com
Visit Strathean Retreat Centre: Click here.