Papamoa Easter Yoga Kirtan Retreat 2025

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

DATES - 7pm Friday 18th - 12pm Monday April 21st 2025

VENUE - Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga 3187.

All welcome to take part in this inspirational non-profit Yoga Kirtan Retreat in the beautiful beachside township of Papamoa this Easter Weekend! Evening Kirtan with The Mantra Band and friends, & yoga with Carrie Burns from Inspire Yoga.

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).

RETREAT SCHEDULE BELOW

TICKETS:

WEEKEND PASSES:

$70 - Early Bird Tickets only $70 pp (if purchased before February 18th)

$80 - Full Retreat Pass - Tickets purchased online before the retreat (February 19th - April 18th)

$90 - 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 - Full day pass

by donation / koha - Casual drop in (i.e. one morning / 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 our team about opportunities to volunteer in exchange for a ticket!

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 air bnbs.

Contact JJ & Carrie (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.

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.

PAPAMOA EASTER YOGA KIRTAN RETREAT 2024

FRIDAY 18th APRIL

Evening Program
7.00pm Welcome
7.15pm Yoga Breathing, Kirtan Meditation
7.30pm Introduction to Retreat Theme
7.45pm Kirtan Evening with the Mantra Band and Friends
9.00pm Light Supper, Tea and Snacks

SATURDAY 19th APRIL

8.30am Japa Meditation with Jagad Guru
9.00am Inspire Yoga with Carrie Burns - Energizing Flow Yoga for All
10.00am Kirtan & Yoga Wisdom with Jagad Guru
11.00am Tea and Snacks

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

Sauna Sessions with Papamoa Sauna Project ($25 pay on the day, bring two towels!)

Afternoon 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 20th APRIL

8.30am Japa Meditation Class
9.00am Inspire Yoga w Carrie Burns - Uplifting Slow Flow
10.00am Kirtan & Yoga Wisdom with Jagad Guru
11.00am Tea and Snacks

Free time (group beach or bush walk weather permitting) + Art session with Fran (details to come)

Afternoon Program

4.00pm Yoga Wisdom Q&A with Acharya das

5.00pm Deep Peace Relaxation Yoga Nidra with Rasalila
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 21st APRIL

8.00am Japa Meditation Class
9.00am Inspire Yoga w 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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Contact the host of 2025 Easter Yoga Kirtan Retreat Papamoa