PAPAMOA EASTER YOGA KIRTAN MEDITATION RETREAT 2026

This retreat is run by Meditation New Zealand in association with Mount Maunganui Meditation.

DATES - 7pm Friday 3 April - 12pm Monday 6 April 2026

VENUE - Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Gordan Spratt Reserve, Papamoa, Tauranga 3187.

All welcome to take part in this inspirational non-profit Yoga Kirtan Meditation Retreat in the beautiful beachside township of Papamoa this Easter Weekend! Includes morning meditation sessions, relaxation, wisdom insights, Q & A with Acharya das, evening kirtans with The Mantra Band and friends, yoga with Carrie Burns from Inspire Yoga and more.

Afternoons are 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 whenever possible).

TICKETS:

WEEKEND PASSES:

$80 Early Bird Tickets (if purchased before February 18th)

$95 - Full Retreat Pass - Tickets purchased online before the retreat (February 19th - April 3rd)

$100 - Full Retreat Pass - on the door cash or eftpos

$40 - Full Retreat Pass Children's ticket ages 13 - 18

Children under 12 are free!

DAY PASSES:

$35 - 1 Full Day Pass

$20- 1 Casual drop in (i.e. one morning yoga or one evening session)

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 for this not for profit event are very much appreciated. If financial hardship is preventing you from coming please contact us... Please see below...

NOTE: Accommodation is NOT included in this ticket price. There are a range of local accommodation options available for those visiting the area, including camping and airbnbs.

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.

About Meditation New Zealand: Meditation New Zealand has been offering these programs and events to the community for over 40 years in NZ. It is not something you join or sign up to. We are non-sectarian, anyone one can add these wonderful ancient methods of meditation to their daily life. Everyone is welcome, all inclusive, no matter what your spiritual journey or affiliation is.

Contact your hosts: JJ & Carrie on 0211204276 or 0221617584

SCHEDULE

PAPAMOA EASTER YOGA KIRTAN MEDITATION RETREAT 2026

FRIDAY April 3

Evening Program

7.00pm Welcome & Introduction

7.15pm Yoga Meditation Breathing

7.30 pm Kirtan Evening with the Mantra Band and Friends

9.00pm Light Supper, Tea and Snacks

SATURDAY APRIL 4

Morning program

8.30am Japa Meditation with Radha dasi

9.00am Inspire Yoga with Carrie Burns - Energizing Flow Yoga for All

10.00am Kirtan & Yoga Wisdom insights by Jagad Guru

11.00am Tea and Snacks

Free time including optional group beach walk or volleyball - weather permitting

Afternoon/Evening Program

4.00pm Yoga Wisdom Q & A with Acharya das

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

6.00pm Dinner at Hall

7.00pm Gauranga Breathing / Mellow kirtan

7.30pm Kirtan Evening with the Mantra Band and Friends

9.00pm Tea and Cookies

SUNDAY APRIL 5

Morning program

8.30am Japa Meditation Class

9.00am Yoga - Uplifting Slow Flow

10.00am Kirtan & Yoga Wisdom insights by Jagad Guru

11.00am Tea and Snacks

Free time – optional group beach walk

Afternoon / Evening Program

4.00pm Yoga Wisdom Q&A with Acharya das

5.00pm Deep Peace Relaxation Yoga Nidra

6.00pm Dinner at Hall

7.00pm Gauranga Breathing / Mellow kirtan

7.30pm Kirtan Evening with the Mantra Band and Friends

9.00pm Tea and Cookies

MONDAY APRIL 6

Morning program

8.00am Japa Meditation Class

9.00am Inspire Yoga with Carrie Burns - Special Slow Flow Yin Workshop

10.00am Retreat Wrap up and Closing Kirtan

11.00am Tea & Snacks + Pack up

This retreat is run by Meditation New Zealand & Mount Maunganui Meditation.

Contact your hosts: JJ & Carrie on 0211204276 or 0221617584

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