Events
Waking Wisdom - Chronic Pain & Stress Relief Day - Sunday 22 September
The day is crafted around some key steps, that when addresses can really help people struggling with pain and stress to feel empowered with the tools to move from what is often a state of coping – to one of thriving. Following that the first step is to lay the foundations for the rest of the day through exploring the... > Read more
Yoga Wellness Day - Saturday 28 September 2019
Spend a day focused on your wellness, with Di Davies & Maggie Cuthers. Join in this exploration into various aspects of Yoga, relaxation and chant. Make use of the spa pool (no chlorine) & infrared sauna, with the option of also receiving a massage. Enjoy a beautiful vegetarian lunch and good company. Cost is $70... > Read more
Cleansing Juice Fast - November 1st to 5th
”When you fast, good habits gather like friends who want to help” - Rumi Could you use some cleansing, motivation and support to improve your health and well being? Our body is always ready to heal itself and fasting enables the tissues and cells to have a "spring clean". During a fast we slow... > Read more
Returning Home to Essence - A Day for Men -Saturday 9 November 10am-5pm
This day retreat with Katrin Franz & Jacqlin Richards, will offer a space to experience coming back to the essence of who you truly are.The intention is to open a space of love, compassion, acceptance and support through curiosity and light-heart-edness. Fully embracing the entirety of who you are and the journey of discovery it... > Read more
Yoga Wellness Day - Saturday 16 November
Spend a day focused on your wellness, with Di Davies & Maggie Cuthers. Join in this exploration into various aspects of Yoga, relaxation and chant. Make use of the spa pool (no chlorine) & infrared sauna, with the option of also receiving a massage. Enjoy a beautiful vegetarian lunch and good company. Cost... > Read more
Soul History Workshop - Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November 2019
With Chris Wilson, learn how to access the Akashic Records for soul information, healing and transformation.Level 1: 9.30am to 5.30pm on Saturday.Level 2: 9.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday.Do Level 1 only, Level 2 if you have already competed Level 1 (with Chris or online) or both. Level 1:Learn how to access your Akashic or soul record to (1)... > Read more
Yoga Class - Tuesday & Wednesdays
We now have a Yoga teacher for Tuesdays at 9.30am, starting 7 April 2019 (but taking a break until mid July). Di Davies, know from Aio Wira, will offer a 1 hour class @ $10. Her email is dididavies47@gmail.com Our Wednesday evening class is taught by Natalie Hales - 7.00 to 8.30pm. $12 per class. You can contact Natalie on... > Read more
From our Visitors Book:
Here are some comments from our visitor's book. It was wonderful to be back here at Vartamana Retreat for another 4 day 'Awakening the Illuminated Heart' retreat workshop.The Shubha Room is a great space for teachers and students with its serene atmosphere and generous space. The accommodation and hosting by Dianne and Mark is... > Read more
A Silent Retreat with Jared - Thursday 22 - Sunday 25th August 2019
This is a special 4-Day Silent Retreat which is an opportunity to retreat from the noise of the world, to turn your attention inwards and discover the source of the thought “I.” Silence in the world is rare, and yet we all crave it. Peace, quiet and rest give us the opportunity to allow ourselves to simply be as we are,... > Read more
Open Meeting-Satsang with Jared - Thursday 22nd August 2019
This open meeting (or Satsang) with teacher Jared Franks is an opportunity to get a taste of retreating from the noise of the world, to turn your attention inwards and to discover the source of the thought “I.” Jared's invitation is to stop where you are, and discover what is already here, already awake, alive and shining... > Read more
Moving Into Mindfulness - Sunday - Sunday 4th August 2019
With Rachel Tobin (visit here) 10am to 4.30pm. Take a day just your yourself, to tap into the power of the now and rediscover your inherent OK-ness.. The venue for our retreat is in a lovely setting near the Waitakere Ranges. This will be a day to revitalise your reserves and calm your mind. We’ll use sitting and walking mindfulness... > Read more
Kirtan & Meditation - Sunday 16 June 2019
Join us for a morning of traditional and soulful kirtan followed by meditation and lunch. 10.45 to 1pm. Koha appreciated. ammanewzealand@amma.org.nz > Read more