Meditation New Zealand's Whangamata Yoga Kirtan Retreat 2024 - Labour Weekend!

Welcome to Meditation New Zealand's Whangamata Yoga Kirtan Retreat 2024 - Labour Weekend!

The retreat runs from 7pm Friday 25th - 12pm Monday 28rd October 2024

at the Whangamata War Memorial Hall, 326 Port Road, Whangamata.

Programs run in the mornings from 8.30 am -11.00 am; afternoons from 4.00. pm - 10 pm

Tickets only $70 pp for the whole retreat including all programs (children under 12 are free!)

Day trippers $20 per day, you can book online for the days you are attending or pay at the door. Please text to advise if you are coming for dinner (mobile numbers below).

Koha/donations are appreciated.

Accommodation is not included in this ticket price - please contact us for advice about accommodation options.

Afternoons free to enjoy bush walks and nature hikes to waterfalls, beach, picnics, surf etc. Relax, rejuvenate and have fun! Bring friends/make friends, or just recharge yourself.

All dinners & snacks provided at the retreat are vegetarian, plant based & egg-free (with vegan and GF options available).

Contact your hosts JJ & Carrie on 0211204276 or 0221617584 for more information.

If you are feeling unwell please do not attend. Thank you for your kind consideration of others. In the case of sickness tickets can be refunded, minus a small booking fee.

Retreat Schedule:

Friday 25th October

Evening Program

7 pm: Welcome & Introduction followed by Yoga breathing

7.20 pm: Acoustic / unplugged Kirtan meditation

8.00 pm: Ecstatic Kirtan with the Mantra Band & Friends

9.00 pm: Light Supper, Tea and snacks.

Saturday 26 October

Morning Program

8.30: Japa meditation 9.00 am: Inspire Flow Yoga w/ Carrie Burns

10.00 am: Kirtan

10.15 am: Yoga Wisdom by Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda

10.30 am: Kirtan

11.00 am: Tea and snacks.

Free time (group beach or bush walk, weather permitting)

Afternoon Program

5.00 pm Kirtan Music and Drumming Circle (bring an instrument if you have one)

6.00 pm: Dinner at hall -

7.00 pm: Acoustic Kirtan

8.00pm: Ecstatic Kirtan with The Mantra Band & Friends

9.30 pm Tea & Cookies

Sunday 27 October

Morning Program

8.30am Japa Meditation

9.00 am: Inspire Flow Yoga w/ Carrie

10.00 am: Kirtan

10.15 am: Yoga Wisdom with Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda

10.30 am: Kirtan

11.00 am: Tea and snacks.

Free time (group beach or bush walk, weather permitting)

Afternoon Program

4.00 pm Q & A with Acharya das

5.00 pm Deep Peace relaxation

6.00 pm: Dinner at hall - Curry night!

7.00 pm: Yoga Breathing & Acoustic Kirtan

8.00pm: Ecstatic Kirtan with The Mantra Band & Friends

9.30 pm Tea & Cookies

Monday 28rd October

Morning Program Japa

8.30 Japa meditation

9.00 am: Yin Yoga

10.00 am: Kirtan

10.15 am: Yoga Wisdom: conclusion

10.30 am: Kirtan

11.00 am: Tea and snacks.

This retreat is run by Meditation New Zealand, Mount Maunganui Meditation, Whangamata Meditation

Contact your hosts:

JJ & Carrie on 0211204276 or 0221617584

Welcome!