Start 2025 with the ability to take care of yourself in the way you want to!

5-day non-residential retreat

Dec 30 - Jan 3

9 am - 1.30 pm each day

Why we're hosting this yoga + body freedom retreat for women in gorgeous Arrowtown over the new year...

Most women care about their well-being but feel frustrated by their bodies. They don't want to look like Barbie, but they often don't like photos of themselves, feel great in clothes or feel as confident as they want to.

Most would love the brain space back that their bodies and well-being take up and are sick of thinking, ' UGH, I'm ugly.'

We want that to change and what better way than with five days of yoga and body image work in one of the most gorgeous parts of the world?

Jen is a single empty nester, and Emma's family doesn't like celebrations. So we figure we're not the only ones wanting a special way to bring in 2025!

The reason we find our bodies so challenging as we see it:

Messaging almost always centres on getting fit, being well, looking good, managing stress, telling us that if we can't do those things, we've failed! Then we’re told to love our body - and if we can’t do that … more failure. It's easy to believe we're broken.

Nope. Nada. No. It’s not true—women are not broken or failures!

During the 5-day retreat, you'll learn why women are so compelled to focus on their bodies and given a framework to change that thinking. You'll learn how to self-coach yourself using a step-by-step framework to stop frustrating patterns (e.g. the mirror ruining your day, finding it hard to get dressed, avoiding photos) and be comfortable in your skin. You'll learn individualized yoga poses that support your unique body so you find ease and relaxation like never before.

We could send you a million books and podcasts on how to do this, but actually experiencing a connection with your body is what makes the ultimate difference, and you'll be doing that every day during the retreat.

The New Year True You retreat in Arrowtown is for you if...

You want to have a kinder internal narrative about your body but you don’t want to be told to just accept it
You want to end the year powerfully and start the new year with a new relationship with your body
You would love a retreat that has long-lasting, sustainable effects
You would like to be able to see yourself in photos or a mirror without it ruining your mood - and same with trying on new clothes
You want more confidence where your body is concerned and would like to be less stressed about what you eat
You intellectually understand that all bodies are good, but you know that if your body were different, life would be better

What you can expect from taking the New Year True You retreat

Shift in perspective: You’ll see the whole body/food iceberg and be able to make choices to support your wellbeing
Experience more well-being: Move your body in a way that feels connecting, nurturing and sustainable
A yoga routine that works for your body: No matter your size, abilities or previous yoga experience
A step-by-step structure to coach yourself out of old destructive patterns: Be able to create habits that you can sustain and support your wellbeing
You're kinder to yourself: When you experience where your ‘food/body’ thoughts come from, you’ll like yourself more without having to ‘try’
You have increased confidence: Learn a practice to build true confidence without having to change your body
You don't have to try and love or accept your body: Instead, feel an alignment with it that you didn’t know was missing
You find joy in movement: Plus a better understanding of your mind
You have a bag of accessible Yogic tools you can practice anywhere: breathing, meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, connection

This retreat will help you step into 2025 ready to go, with the ability to look after yourself in the way you've always wanted to

Answers to a few common questions:

When you register for the event, you'll be sent a registration form asking about injury and food preferences

The retreat is from 9 am to 1.30 pm each day

It is hosted in a quiet, comfortable room in the Arrowtown School Hall that has a private, serene outlook

Bring a pen and notebook to use during the journaling exercises

A generous morning tea is provided between the yoga session and body image workshop

You are free to explore Arrowtown and Queenstown in the afternoons

The retreat is non-residential, meaning you will need to provide your own accommodation and transport

During the retreat, we will invite you to join an optional evening gathering (extra to the retreat fee) at The Fork & Tap on the 31st

Here are the details:

5-day retreat from 9 am to 1.30 pm each day at Arrowtown School Hall 'Red Room'
Each day includes a yoga session, morning tea and a body image workshop
Mon 30 Dec - Friday 3 Jan
You will be sent a registration form to complete once you have booked
You are responsible for your transport to and from the venue and your accommodation

How much does it cost?

Early bird $549 (5 places available)

Full tuition $649

There are 20 places available. We are expecting it to fill fast.

See you there!