“Tranquility and insight”
6 Day Meditation Retreat in Coromandel, New Zealand with Susan Allen
Mana Retreat Center, Manaia, Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand
Meditation Retreat in New Zealand with Yoga Practice
The five days of the long weekend will be a complete retreat for you, an opportunity for deeper practice, contemplation, and connection with the most beautiful New Zealand has to offer. Deepen and refine your meditation practice with this retreat led by experienced teacher and practitioner Susan Allen.
Meet the instructors
Susan
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Highlights
- 6 days of activities
- 4 meditation classes per day
- 2 yoga lessons daily
- Sharing circles and discussions
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 24 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:30
The retreat center of Mana is set on 350 acres of land on the western side of the Coromandel peninsula. Little bush trails trace their way between the accommodations and the different buildings on the property. The trails and the birdsong will lead you on a little adventure up to the mountain summit where a large crystal embedded in the rock looks out to the islands beyond. The feeling is at the same time of space as well as of being held.
The sanctuary, the crowning glory of Mana, is a temple that stands at the top of the mountain. Built by the founders of Mana many years ago, this space is available for you to enjoy anytime. A moonlight visit to the sanctuary is a journey to remember. The octagon is the main practice room. Warmed by an abundant fireplace, this spacious room also looks out over the ocean and islands.
Rooms
Being a dedicated practice space, it holds the energy and steadiness that supports your practice. Accommodation is in rustic little hideaway rooms nestled in the native bush. Accommodation is shared with another participant; for an additional charge, a single room may be available. All rooms are nice and cozy, many with great views out to the islands and ocean.
Program
This retreat offers six days of meditation practice and discussion, both indoors and in the beautiful open spaces this property offers. An opportunity to begin a daily practice for life or to deepen an existing practice that has stopped progressing. The retreat is hosted by one of New Zealand’s most experienced yoga and meditation teachers, Susan Allen. Susan has been teaching meditation for 20 years and has an authentic passion for sharing this transformative practice with others.
Meditation will change your life, developing a calmness of mind, a poise of character, a foundation for flourishing, and the fulfillment of your highest potential. The meditation practices and discussion will have a particular emphasis on cultivating quietness and steadiness in the mind as well as cultivating insights that bring freedom and peace of mind into your everyday life.
Tibetan Buddhist meditations value an intelligent and structured approach to investigating ‘What is the mind?’ and consequently frame meditation practically and methodically. The meditation practices will be taken from the Mahamudra and Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhist traditions. These will be presented in a secular, practical fashion. The primary offerings on this retreat are:
- Attention training practices specifically to quieten the busy mind; this cultivates tranquility and stability of the mind
- Insight practices that liberate the mind from its conditioned patterns. This causes your habitual reactive emotional states to decline, you feel more connected to others, and you begin to operate more from a spacious, easeful awareness rather than from the obsession with thought
- Quiet time to nourish and gain inspiration on a path forward
You will have time for meditation as well as time off to rest, hike, read, or relax. You are required to attend all of the meditation practices. The yoga practices are optional. On your first day, you can arrive from 3:00 p.m. onwards. Check-in is available to your room anytime from 3:00 p.m. onwards. Feel free to then look around the property and settle in.
Daily schedule
Arrival day
- 15:00 Check in to rooms
- 16:00 - 19:00 Opening circle: Outlining your intention and meditation practices for the retreat
- 19:00 Dinner
Days 2 - 5
- 06:40 - 07:00 Yoga practice (optional)
- 07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast
- 08:00 - 09:30 Meditation practice and discussion
- 10:00 - 11:30 Meditation practice and discussion
- 11:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Free time to go bushwalking, resting, reading, and exploring the property
- 14:30 - 15:15 Yoga practice (optional)
- 15:30 - 17:00 Meditation discussion and practice
- 17:30 - 19:00 Meditation discussion and practice
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 6
- 07:30 - 09:30 Meditation practice and discussion
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Closing circle
- 12:30 Lunch (for those who would like to stay)
Instructors
Susan Allen
Susan Allen who is leading the retreat is the founder of Yoga Ground, yoga and meditation studios in Auckland and Wanaka, New Zealand. Susan has spent the last 22 years running yoga studios, teacher trainings, extensive workshops and retreats in NZ and abroad. Her foundation is her Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice and teaching. Susan’s greatest skills are her ability to communicate complex ideas in clear and precise language as well as her passion and enthusiasm for sharing these transformative practices. She is one of the most experienced and highly regarded teachers in New Zealand.
Retreat location
This program will take place in the locality of Manaia in the region of Waikato in North Island, New Zealand. This retreat will be held in Mana, a retreat center in Coromandel, New Zealand. The retreat center of Mana is set on a huge tract of land on the western side of the Coromandel peninsula. Native bush covers the land in a blanket of quiet calm with stunning views out to the ocean and islands.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served daily the finest vegetarian meals, most food grown organically onsite, included in the price. Mana is famous for its home-grown organic produce. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are happily provided. Many people come back just for the food. Mana has a very extensive organic garden that provides the nutritious and delicious food that Mana is famous for. You will really know what cooked with love means after tasting this fare. All dietary needs are catered for.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Massages
What's included
- 6 days of practice
- All meditation and yoga classes
- Personal guidance for your practice
- 5 nights accommodation
- Organic vegetarian meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Massages of various modalities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AKL
Auckland Airport
60 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
From Auckland Airport (AKL), catch the airport bus to Auckland City where the car share can be arranged with other participants.
Arrival by shuttle
From Auckland Airport (AKL), a shuttle can be arranged from the airport to the retreat center. The cost will depend on the number of people. The cost starts at 130 NZD for the two-hour one-way journey to the Coromandel.
Arrival by ferry / boat
You can get a ferry from Auckland to Coromandel where the Mana staff can pick you up.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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