Fire is the pure expression of summer, the season of radiance, heartfelt connections and passion. The warm embrace of the sun encourages nature to expand and grow, as it does us. Summer is the time to call upon agni, the yogic fire that resides within all of us, to start acting on our hearts deepest desires. It is the time to do and to create. This seasonal retreat has been tailored to cultivate this potent energy and to support you to create changes you’d like to see manifest in your life.
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Saturday Dec 7th 2024
Saturday Feb 1st 2025
Saturday Feb 22nd 2025 -
10 am - Opening circle with Cacao. Here we set an intention (sankalpa) to create positive change in our lives.
10.30 am - This fiery yoga session is all about building internal heat in the body through strong asanas and fluid movement. This class will challenge you both mentally and physically. It will help build resilience, energise as well as purify.
11.30 am - Breathwork session and ice bath immersion. You can expect to walk away feeling invigorated and energised after this.
12.30 pm – It’s time to replenish the body with a nutritious nourishing lunch made with seasonal ingredients. There is a raw foods focus at this time of year, which has a cooling effect on the body.
1.30 pm - Reflection and journalling time.
2 pm – Sauna session. There are six programs to choose from including detoxification, pain relief (great for inflammation in the body which can show up in the hotter summer months), anti-aging, relaxation, weight loss and cardio.
3 pm - Yin and yoga nidra session to reset the nervous system. You can expect to walk away feeling relaxed and restoration.
5 pm - Closing circle
Please note that this timing is approximate as some session times can vary. But we will always finish by 5.30pm so that those heading back to Auckland can catch the 6pm ferry home if they wish.
Please note that this itinerary is indicative and could vary slightly.
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Cacao Opening Circle, Yoga, Breathwork, Ice Bath, Sauna and wholefoods healthy lunch will be provided. You will also receive a gift.
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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 sauna and ice bath, will be provided.
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Why not fully immerse yourself in the Sandhana experience and add on a stay prior to, and/or, after the retreat, to fully rest, rejuvenate and receive. There are three rooms to choose from and they will book out so make sure you get in quickly. Just click on the link below to make an enquiry. Rooms need to be manually booked in, to ensure that only those that are attending the retreats are staying over that time.
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AUTUMN - EARTH
The earth element is the grounding, stabilising force during times of change. As the yang energy completes its expression and the yin flows in, it is the time to nourish the roots, the foundations of what has been built over the past season. This is a time for introspection and assessment of what is aligned and what we can let go of. This is a chance to be held and nurtured through this process.
WINTER - WATER
As the waters still and freeze over during the cold winter months, it is the perfect time to pause, contemplate and reflect. Nourishing ourselves at this time of year sets the scene for the year ahead. Inspiration often comes from the stillness and by giving our bodies the support they need we are able to flourish as the season shift to yang once more. It’s time to cosy up and rest.
SPRING - AIR
As the dark days start to turn lighter and become longer, the winds bring the season of spring. The transformation of yin to yang through rebirth. This seasons inspires force and determination, as the seeds which we’ve sown start letting themselves be seen. It is the time to start working with the vibrant energy moving through us, via the air we breath, and also a chance to detoxify the body of all that has accumulated over the last year.
