Whangamata Waitangi Weekend Yoga Kirtan Retreat
Event description
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!