Fri, 31 Mar
|The Lookout Lodge
Embrace
Yoga & Meditation Retreat Give yourself permission to leave your worries behind for this long weekend retreat as we cultivate nurturing practices, nourishing the mind & body to allow you to embrace the inner peace that comes from connecting with your true self.
Time & Location
31 Mar 2023, 2:00 pm – 02 Apr 2023, 9:00 am
The Lookout Lodge, 285 Maungawera Road, Wānaka 9192, New Zealand
About the Event
Embrace
"To embrace my true self is all that I need to feel secure and complete.
To have the courage to battle the demons of past and present.
I know I am brave, but sometimes the shadows are like big clouds in the sky and I can’t see the light.
In these moments, I come back to myself, centring with my breath, my mind, my heart, and my soul.
I accept who I am the way I am, with my imperfections and fears.
And I feel complete again.
I’m embraced."
Give yourself permission to leave your worries behind for this long weekend retreat as we cultivate nurturing practices, nourishing the mind & body to allow you to embrace the inner peace that comes from connecting with your true self.
You’ll be served delicious food prepared by our wonderful chefs in charming lodge accommodation with incredible views across the Maungawera Valley. Let your concerns melt away as you allow yourself time to unwind, helping you to embrace yourself, while we incorporate nourishing food, movement & meditation.
Your hosts & teachers; Keity & Danni, will warmly welcome you to Wanaka as they share their knowledge & passion with you. This is a wonderful opportunity to give yourself the time to embrace the ease of a retreat, share your own experiences, and finish the retreat feeling nourished from the inside out.
What’s included:
- A delicious plant-based menu for all meals & afternoon tea
- 2 nights’ accommodation, with the option of quad share, twin share, or private rooms (private rooms are very limited)
- Unlimited fruit & herbal tea
- Daily yoga & meditation practices
- Daily circle discussions & dharma talks
Optional extras:
- Airport transfers (around $50pp, please let us know in advance)
- Massage
- Local excursion
Our approximate schedule will be: (this is subject to change)
Friday 31st March
Check in from 3pm
4:00pm – Welcome & Afternoon Tea
4:30pm – 5.45pm – Circle Discussion & Meditation
6:00pm - 7:00pm – Dinner
7.30pm - 8:30pm – Restorative Yoga
Saturday 1st April
7:00am - 8:30am - Morning Meditation & Yoga Asana
8:30am - 9:30am - Breakfast
Until 11am - Free time
11:00am – 12:30pm - Pranayama & Dharma Circle
12:30pm - 1:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm - 4:00pm - Free time
4:00pm – 5:30pm Yoga Asanas & Meditation
6:00pm - 7:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – 8:30pm Yin / Restorative Yoga
Sunday 2nd April
7 – 8am – Morning Meditation, Sun Salutations & Closing Circle
8:30am – Breakfast
9:30am – Check-out
About your hosts
Danielle Anson
Danielle Anson is a yoga teacher, meditation facilitator & spiritual lifestyle mentor. She loves to provide workshops & retreats for those looking to deepen their self-care routines & knowledge. Having struggled in the past on her own anxiety journey, when her own mental health & physical health weren't prioritised, she understands you and lovingly guides you to find practices that nurture your soul and allow you to bloom into the best version of yourself.
Keity Garcia
Keity is a breath coach and an experienced yoga teacher that understands Yoga is much more than asanas. Keity likes to teach and talk about yoga philosophy in a very dynamic way, with an easy access and connection with our daily lives. Using her knowledge of biomechanics, bandhas, koshas and the connection between pranayama and the nervous system, she offers unique yoga classes in which she allies the yoga philosophy in each session. She likes to use proprioception and exteroception stimulations during the meditation but she is also adept to silent meditation, which she led a retreat last year. She is certified and affiliated to Yoga Alliance (500hr, e-200hr and YACEP) and Yoga New Zealand organisations.
About your accommodation: We are grateful to be holding our Embrace Retreat at The Lookout Lodge, a short 15 minute drive from Wanaka. The Lookout Lodge offers charming lodge-style accommodation, with the option of private rooms, twin share/double rooms and quad share rooms with bunks. (Please let us know at the time of booking if you are booking with a partner or friend and wish to share a room.) The shared bathrooms are close to the rooms and are plentiful.
Spacious lawns stretch around the property, with gorgeous views across the Maungawera Valley and nearby mountains. These views also provide the perfect backdrop for our yoga space, with floor to ceiling windows, giving a beautiful light & airy feel.
Pricing and Room options:
Quad share (bunk beds) - NZ$ 1139,00
Twin share/double - NZ$ 1739,00
Private Room - NZ$ 2279,00
A no-refundable deposit of 14% is required. The remaining amount is possible to be paid until 30 days prior the retreat starts.