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Yoga Retreats (2)
6 Day Hiking and Yoga Holiday in Whangarei Heads, Northland
Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug, 20217 Day Holistic Yoga, Meditation, and Hiking Retreat by The Sea in McLeod Bay, Whangarei Heads
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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 SMEAEP tax deductible stress management programs.
Reviews (16)
Kristi Schlup
from New Zealand, December 2020
"Lovely week"
I loved everything about this retreat. The variety of daily yoga, the coastal walks were beautiful, the vegetarian food was wholesome and delicious, the accommodation was comfortable and spotless, the meditation was challenging (for me!), and there was enough downtime to thoroughly relax.
Maggie Davidson
from Canada, January 2020
"perfect balance"
This retreat had the perfect balance. Every day there was enough yoga that I felt like I had done yoga, enough hiking that I felt like I had hiked, enough meditation that I felt totally relaxed, and enough time to sit in a hammock doing nothing but look at the ocean that I felt like I was on vacation. It was truly a perfect stay in the perfect location surrounded by lovely people.
Jan Davison
from New Zealand, March 2019
"Wonderful Retreat"
Beautiful area with its many amazing walks & beaches. Jo & Tommy (who did a lot of the teaching) are lovely. The different practices of yoga. Treetop session - beautiful aspect. Food incredible.
Vicky Laws
from United States, March 2019
"Stunning stay "
The location and walks were beautiful
The accomodation and food were relaxing and nourishing
The walks and beaches were invigorating
We also had Tommy as our yoga instructor and Jessica who were both great
I enjoyed all the classes and would definitely go back
Thank you Jo
Jo Annand
from Great Britain, December 2018
"Magic"
Fantastic scenary, great yoga, beautiful hikes,, refreshing swims and gorgeous food. A great detox.
Helena Oreilly
from United States, September 2018
"Unique and wonderful"
I was really made to feel part of the community by Cameron and Jo. The location of the Whangerai Heads Yoga Retreat Center/B&B is superb. The accommodations and grounds are lovely - comfortable, cozy, welcoming and offer breathtaking views of McLeod Bay, Mt. Manaia and Mount Albans. All the meals provided were delicious and great care was taken to cater to multiple dietary restrictions. The yoga classes were excellent. The hiking paths are glorious.
Sandra Barth
from Germany, February 2019
"Thank you for a wonderful and balacing week!"
This was a really balancing week with yoga, hiking and swiming and in between a lot of time to relax and renew.
Thanks a lot for a perfect stay!
Fiona Bösch
from Switzerland, December 2018
I had an awesome and relaxing time at the yoga retreat. The meals were healthy and fresh. The hiking trips amazing. Jo told us so many things about our beautiful environment, the nature and the animals. During the nights we heard the Kiwis and Morporks what was really cool.
Anonymous
from French Polynesia, December 2018
"Une fabuleuse retraite à recommander!!!"
L'accueil, le confort de l'hébergement et ses superbes vues, le sauna, les cours de yoga, le chant nocturne de kiwis, la proximité de la mer, les bains matinaux, les points de vue imprenables sur les chemins de randonnées, la diversité des essences végétales rencontrées...