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The purpose of a Yoga & Zen Retreat is to support a shift in our way of living and our perspective of things for a certain time. All the teachings agree that in order to expand awareness, we must experience ourselves outside of the box. The box symbolizes the mechanical way of living and interacting. This change in everyday habits is associated with the alteration of mechanical thinking. An evaluation of real needs and goals in life will occur during and after the Retreat. What does a human being need to be happy? What are the foundations of a healthy mind and body? How can Meditation enhance all aspects of life? We will answer these questions spontaneously as we learn how to relax into silence without expecting or desiring something different from what the moment has to offer. The core teachings of both Yoga and Zen traditions are the same. Just be, realize that you are already exactly where you need to be, and practice "Karuna" compassion for all living beings, including yourself. Gautama Buddha expressed it as follows: “You can search throughout the entire universe for someone more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
Category
- Spiritual Retreats
Styles
- Karma Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Food Type
- Vegetarian
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Retreat For
- Family Friendly
- Solo Traveller
- For Couples
Meet the instructors
Jo Woollacott
Jo Woollacott is the owner of WHY Retreat and offers retreats from her yoga studio and B&B at Whangarei Heads. She has been teaching yoga for over 35 years and is also a certified Pilates instructor. She is a Kaizen holistic health practitioner, a REPS registered personal trainer, and endorsed by the Exercise Association of New Zealand to provide S... Read More
Jo Woollacott
Ayush Sharma
Ayush discovered yoga at a young age. He started the practice of hatha yoga under the guidance on his father and through discipline and enthusiasm, he soon gained complete knowledge on this subject. With the time his endless dynamism flowed into a strong passion for Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and some years ago he began to dedicate his full energy... Read More
Ayush Sharma
Stephania
Stephania passionate about yoga for more than 13 years, She started her yoga journey with Iyengar yoga which helped make a more effective connection with the body through breathing, to be flexible with the body and mind, to understand yoga as a way of life, and give value to the present moment. After experiencing several styles over the years... Read More
Stephania
Program
Daily Schedule
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6:00 – 9:00 yoga and zazen
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9:30– 10:30 brunch
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10:30 – 12:00 free time
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12:00 – 14:00 group gathering & karma yoga
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14:30– 16:00 free time
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16:00 – 19:30 yoga, chanting & zazen
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19:30 – 20:30 dinner
Daily
| 06:30 - 07:00 AM | Self-practice: Warm-up / pranayama / meditation / jala-neti / perfecting a posture |
| 07:00 - 08:30 AM | Asana class I (Hatha / Vinyasa / Ashtanga / Yin ) |
| 08:30 - 10:15 AM | Breakfast / Leisure |
| 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Philosophy / Theory I |
| 11:30 - 13:15 PM | Asana clinic / Adjustment / Practicum |
| 13:30 - 15:20 PM | Lunch / Rest / Leisure |
| 15:20 - 16:20 PM | Anatomy / Theory II |
| 16:30 - 18:00 PM | Asana class II (Hatha / Vinyasa / Ashtanga / Yin ) |
| 18:00 - 18:30 PM | Refresh / Tea |
| 18:30 - 19:30 PM | Meditation / kirtan / Group Discussion |
| 19:30 | Dinner / Study / Free Time |
