6 Day Emotional Intelligence in Practice Retreat in Waikato

This retreat is hosted by Samantha Tomkinson, a trained psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Through her expert coaching, Samantha helps people understand their own minds and the minds of others. Samantha is intrigued by emotions and the power they have in your ability to be healthy and relate to others.

She has specialized in researching, assessing, and developing ‘emotional intelligence’ to help people deal better with stress and shine in their own confidence. Emotional intelligence in practice is a four-day/five-night retreat including workshops, experiential exercises, group discussions as well as yoga and meditation practices.

This retreat will nurture you and hold space for you to work on yourself in a way you choose. You will have the opportunity to deep dive into an emotion, belief system, or behavioral pattern that you are working with, carefully supported by a psychologist.

Daily yoga or meditation practices, nutritious and healthy food, and the company of like-minded individuals will help you to relax, restore, and grow.

This retreat is your chance to learn everything you need to know about emotional intelligence in an engaging, inspiring, and supportive environment. A total of six modules will help you get an in-depth knowledge of emotional intelligence that you need to become a better and more balanced person.

What will be covered

This retreat is your chance to learn everything you need to know about emotional intelligence in an engaging, inspiring, and supportive environment. A total of six modules will help you get an in-depth knowledge of emotional intelligence that you need to become a better and more balanced leader.

Module 1

The why, what, and how of emotional intelligence

Learn why emotional intelligence is the superpower in relationship and leadership success.

Module 2

How emotionally intelligent are you?

An introduction to your assessments. What are your emotional intelligence strengths and development areas?

Module 3

Tools for building your resilience

Learn how to build resilience and put some tools in practice, starting with the art of meditation.

Module 4

Your beliefs and inner narrative

Understand your inner beliefs and learn to listen to the narrative to build inner confidence.

Module 5

Changing the narrative

Discover the tools to build self-confidence and inner belief.

Module 6

Presentation and feedback

Applied tasks are presented and feedback is given. Your presentation will be recorded so you can gain greater self-awareness of how you come across to others.

Daily schedule

Day 1

• 15:00 Guests arrive and enjoy beautiful surroundings
• 18:30 Welcome drinks and buffet
• 19:45 Introductions and welcome
• 19:15 Enter into a deep relaxation - A guided meditation to raise self-awareness before bed

Day 2

• 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
• 08:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 Module 1: The what, why and how of emotional intelligence
• 12:00 Lunch
• 13:30 Raglan beach walk/massages/free time
• 16:30 Module 2: Building self-awareness
• 18:00 Dinner in Raglan or option to self-cater
• 21:15 The happiness advantage - meditation before bed

Day 3

• 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
• 08:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 Module 3: Self-management and tools for building resilience
• 12:00 Lunch
• 13:30 Bridal veil walk/massages/free time
• 14:30 Module 4: Your beliefs and inner narrative
• 18:00 Dinner and sunset
• 20:00 iRest yoga: The art of deep relaxation and self-inquiry

Day 4

• 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
• 08:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 Module 5: Changing the narrative and finding presence
• 12:00 Lunch
• 13:30 Learn to surf or paddleboard / free time
• 16:30 Module 5: Changing the narrative and finding presence
• 18:00 Dinner and music
• 20:00 iRest yoga: Going deep into relaxation

Day 5

• 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
• 08:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 Module 6: Presentations and feedback
• 12:00 Lunch
• 13:00 Module six: Presentations and feedback
• 15:00 Group walk/free time/massages
• 17:00 Bringing the program to a close/feedback circles
• 18:00 Closing dinner and Raglan sunset
• 20:00 Yin yoga: A gentle and nourishing stretch to end the day

Day 6

• 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
• 08:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 Massage option and guests depart

• Group excursions/activities
• Specialized workshops
• Nature hikes with a trusted guide

This retreat is hosted in the beautiful, rugged coastal town Raglan. The surrounding area includes mountains, beaches, and nature tracks.

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During this retreat, you will be served daily plant-based meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. You will enjoy plenty of delicious vegetarian options. There will be one night where you will visit the local town for dinner - this not included in the price package. Please contact Samantha Tomkinson if you have any allergies or meal preferences.

• Massages
• Surf / SUP lessons
• Go for a walk on the beach or in the surrounding bush and mountains
• Learn to surf or just enjoy watching the surfers taming the world-famous point breaks
• Enjoy a delicious meal or cup of coffee in the vibrant town center
• Stroll through the local shops and galleries
• Get on the water: Go paddleboarding or kayaking in the harbor or join a boat cruise
• Go horseback riding on the beach
• Explore the nearby, world-famous Waitomo glow worm caves

• 5 nights stay in a private or shared room
• Plant-based daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (1 night not catered to enjoy a restaurant in town)
• Facilitated experiential exercises and modules on emotional intelligence (the what, how, and why)
• Tools and techniques in managing the inner critic to stay confident and resilient when the pressure is on
• Daily meditation and yoga
• Guided daily walks
• Time to relax and soak up your environment in a way that suits you
• Transfers from Hamilton (specific times apply)

• SUP (stand up paddle boarding) and surf lessons as optional extras
• Massages (available at an additional cost)
• Meal during 1 night out

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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.