Whangamata Waitangi Weekend Yoga Kirtan Retreat

Whangamata Yoga Kirtan Retreat - 7 pm Friday February 3rd - 12pm Monday February 6th 2023. Held at the iconic Whangamata War Memorial Hall, 328 Port Road. Programs run in the mornings from 8.30 am -11.30 am; evenings from 6 pm - 10 pm

Tickets only $60 pp for the whole retreat including all programs (Tickets for children under 12 are free! Day trippers $20 per day, you can book online for the days you are attending through Humanitix, or pay at the door. Casual visitors by donation / koha. All tickets include 1x supper, refreshments and 2x dinner (accommodation is not included in this ticket price - please see below for accommodation options).

Day trippers do text to advise if you are coming for dinner (mobile numbers below) & please give a Koha (donation) at the door.

All welcome to take part in this inspirational non-profit Yoga Kirtan Retreat in the beautiful beachside township of Whangamata this Waitangi Weekend! Special Guest International Yoga Wisdom Teacher Acharya das, plus expert & popular Kirtan artists & yoga teachers including Carrie Anne Burns & Vibha Sharma.

Casual visitors & children are welcome.

Afternoons free to enjoy bushwalks/nature hikes to waterfalls, beach, picnics, surf. Optional excursions to secluded beaches, plus volleyball & soccer opportunities

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).

*Accommodation options include Wentworth Valley Camp: www.wentworthvalleycamp.co.nz

Marae style accommodation available at Whangamata Scout Hall $15 per night (ladies only), or book your own bach/motel.

Contact Inger for other enquiries - 021 0504866.

Koha/contributions appreciated.

We do ask that anyone who is feeling unwell please do not attend. Thank you very much for your kind consideration of others.

Note: If any ticket buyers are unable come to the retreat for due to being unwell etc, we can refund your money, minus a very small booking fee.

Whangamata Waitangi Yoga Kirtan Retreat

Evening Program:

Friday, 3rd February:

7 pm: Welcome & Introduction followed by Yoga breathing

7.20 pm: Acoustic / unplugged Kirtan meditation

8.00 pm: Ecstatic Kirtan with the Mantra Band

9.00 pm: Light Supper, Tea and snacks.

Saturday, 4th February

Morning Program

8.30 am: Pranayama and Japa Mantra Meditation with Radha dasi

9.00 am: Hatha Yoga w/ Carrie Burns

10.15 am: Kirtan

10.30 am: Q & A with Yoga Wisdom Teacher Acharya das

11. 15 am: Tea and snacks.

Saturday afternoon and evening

From 2.00 pm: Group beach or bush walk, weather permitting

6 pm: Dinner at hall - Indian Feast!

7 pm: My Yoga Journey (talk, Q and A, & chant)

7.30pm: Yoga Breathing and acoustic Kirtan

8.00pm: Ecstatic Kirtan with The Mantra Band and Acharya das

9.00 pm Tea & Cookies

Sunday, 5th February

Morning Program

8.30 am: Pranayama and Japa Mantra Meditation with Radha dasi

9.00 am: Hatha Yoga with Vibha

10.15 am: Kirtan

10.30 am: Q & A with Yoga Wisdom Teacher Acharya das

11.15 am: Tea and snacks

Sunday afternoon

2.30 pm: Beach/Bush Outing or optional volleyball / soccer game - weather permitting

Sunday evening

6 pm: Dinner at hall - Malaysian Feast!

7 pm: My Yoga Journey (talk, Q and A, & chant)

7.30pm: Yoga Breathing and acoustic Kirtan

8.00pm: Ecstatic Kirtan with The Mantra Band and Acharya das

9.00 pm Tea & Cookies

Monday, 6th Feb

Morning Program

8.30 am: Pranayama and Japa Mantra Meditation with Radha dasi

9.00 am: Hatha Yoga w/ Jack Burns

10.15 am: Kirtan

10.30 am: Q & A with Yoga Wisdom Teacher Acharya das

11. 15 am: Tea and snacks.

11.30 - 12 noon Pack up

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

Contact your hosts:

JJ & Carrie on 0221617584

or

Inger on 0210504866

Welcome!