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.
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Opening: 5pm Friday 30th May
Closing: 12pm Monday 2nd June -
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.
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Breathwork, Qoya, Yoga, Mindful Walks, Ocean Swims, Sauna, Cold Plunge and Hot Tub. Wholefoods healthy melas will be provided.
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Just bring yourself, dressed in comfortable loose clothing to practice yoga in and a water bottle. All yoga mats and props, plus towels for the water activities and sauna, will be provided.
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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.
Co-facilitated by Anita Dempsey
Anita is a qualified Hawa Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Arvigo Therapist, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner and Qoya Teacher. She has trained in Massage with NZ College of Massage, Arvigo Therapy with Rosita Arvigo, Holistic Pelvic Care with Tami Lynn Kent, and trained as a Teen Youth Mentor with the Shine within Academy. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Counselling. Breathing since she was born and Holotropic breathing since 2016.
For years she has been dedicated to teaching and advocating for the wisdom of the body. Anita discovered the power and wisdom of her body through her 13-year fertility journey. She knows how to love herself and her body among the ascents and descents of life. Anita teaches how to have a deeper connection and love for our bodies so we can trust them as our personal guide to deep knowing. Anita will hold a fun, loving, open-hearted safe space where you can lean into trusting your inner healer and the wisdom of your body through non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Are you ready to discover the transformational power of a fully immersive experience?
