Embody, Empower, Embrace Nelson - 23-26 September, 2021 - The Yoga Travel Co.
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Embody, Empower, Embrace
Nelson
23—26 September, 2021
Tap into your inner wisdom Your body is an infinite well of wisdom. When you create a richer and more loving connection with your body, you open yourself up to receive your inner wisdom, embrace your wholeness, and live a more nourishing and authentic life. This women’s-only three-night retreat is both a journey into the divine feminine, and a reverent honouring of you as a unique woman. It’s been designed to help you untap and embrace your true nature. To see where you’re holding yourself back, and how you can show up in a more empowered, embodied, and loving way – in life, in your relationships, in your work, and most importantly, in your connection to yourself. With a nourishing blend of yoga, meditation, embodied movement, sacred women’s ritual, and self-love practices, this retreat will leave you steeped in the kind of collective wisdom and joy that unfolds when women join together with intention. This retreat is a wholly intimate experience, and spaces are limited to just 11 women – each with a private room.
Destination Welcome to Rabbit Island, Nelson The Waimea Plains of Rabbit Island are perfectly situated for peace and quiet. Vast views of the Richmond Ranges and the Waimea Estuary stretch all around you, cradling you in their breathtaking natural beauty. There’s plenty to do on and around the property itself. And further afield, the Abel Tasman National Park is just a 45 minute drive away. Creative types will love the arts and crafts trail and markets of Nelson, and foodies will enjoy the high- quality cafes and restaurants of nearby Mapua Wharf.
Experience From $1799, this retreat package includes: — 3 nights accommodation in private rooms — Return airport transfers — Healthy and wholesome vegetarian meals — Opening and closing ceremonies — Daily morning satsang and meditation — Daily morning Vinyasa Flow — Daily evening Yin and Yoga Nidra — Embodiment through the Chakras Workshop — Essence of Embodiment Workshop — Silent forest meditation walk — Embodied movement class — Self-love practices — Fire Ceremony — Free time to rest and rejuvenate Optional extra: on-site 60 minute relaxation massage (limited spaces available). Package rates Bronze: $1799 Rabbit Island Standard Huts Glamping Tent Silver: $1899 Rabbit Island Ensuite Huts Gold: $1999 Appleby House Rooms
Yoga Schedule
THU 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM FRI 2:30PM – 4:00PM SAT 4:30PM – 6:00PM
The Power of Intention The Walk of Wisdom Rituals of Love
Join together in an opening circle to Join together for a silent meditation Explore the practices of Metta
contemplate your intention for the walk through the forest. (love and kindness) and gratitude
weekend ahead, followed by gentle during a restorative Yin Yoga Class.
flow yoga to connect to your breath FRI 4:30PM – 6:00PM
and body. Open to your Heart’s Desire SAT 8:00PM – 9:00PM
Allow the beauty of your heart to Fire Ceremony
FRI 7:00AM – 7:30AM unfold and guide the way during Release unwanted energies and
A Morning Ritual a restorative Yin Yoga Class. attachments from the past and
Gather together for a morning make space for new intentions.
meditation and chanting practice SAT 7:00AM – 7:30AM
to welcome the new day. A Morning Ritual SUN 7:00AM – 7:30AM
Gather together for a morning A Morning Ritual
FRI 7:30AM – 9:00AM meditation and chanting practice Gather together for a morning
The Power of the Breath to welcome the new day. meditation, followed by 108 Oms
Through body, breath and movement, to open the heart and mind.
we’ll find our flow and discover why SAT 7:30AM – 9:00AM
yoga means ‘connection’. Embody the Flow SUN 7:30AM – 8:30AM
Connect to your heart’s desire and Shine your Inner Light
FRI 10:00AM – 12:00PM inner wisdom through embodied Strengthen and revive the body with
Embodiment through the enquiry, breath and flow. a morning flow practice, focussed on
Chakras Workshop awakening your inner light.
Go beyond the poses and explore SAT 10:00AM – 1:00PM
the wisdom of the chakra system, Essence of Embodiment Workshop SUN 9:15 AM – 11:00AM
deeping your self-exploration journey. Simple, beautiful practices to awaken Closing Ceremony
expression, flow and intimacy in Join together for our sacred closing
the body. ritual. Take the time to self-reflect
and share any insights and next steps.
Stay Set in Appleby House and Rabbit Island Huts, Nelson This beautiful property is set on 25 acres of Waimea Plains land, and boasts 360 degree views of the Mt Arthur ranges, Richmond Hills, and the Waimea Estuary. The House is just minutes from the walking, biking, and swimming of Rabbit Island, the eateries and galleries of Mapua, and the conveniences of Richmond. Watch the sun rise in the East and set in the West, from the comfort of this peaceful, tranquil, natural environment. Appleby House and Rabbit Island Huts offer two types of accommodation. Appleby House is a large and contemporary space, with everything you need to make your home away from home. While Rabbit Island Huts and Glamping is a little bit hotel, a little bit glamping, and a little bit traditional Kiwi camping. Together, the properties are perfectly designed for guests to enjoy the best of this stunning corner of New Zealand.
Sleep
Gold: Appleby House Rooms Silver: Rabbit Island Ensuite Huts Bronze: Rabbit Island Glamping Tent
Bronze: Standard Rabbit Island Huts
Appleby House makes for an idyllic Sitting separately from the Huts, across its
weekend away. It features four spacious This property was built in 2018, with the goal own little bridge, you’ll find the luxury Rabbit
bedrooms – two with private ensuites, of offering a uniquely New Zealand experience. Island Glamping tent. The tent has its own
and two sharing a third bathroom. With From the laid back pace, to the peaceful BBQ, a fully-equipped kitchen, fridge, and
two lounges and a large modern kitchen, spaces, to the gorgeous views. With luxurious tea-and-coffee making facilities. It’s heated
this stunning and stylish home is a picture- shared and private spaces, Rabbit Island Huts for all year comfort, and has a luxurious bed
perfect place to relax and unwind. attracts guests from near and far, who are and lounge area. The tent shares a stylish
looking for that extra special getaway. bathroom, outdoor bath, and shower area
with three of the Rabbit Island Huts.
There are three huts with ensuites and
three huts that share two external luxury
bathrooms. All huts feature queen beds, a
fridge and tea-and-coffee making facilities.
Eat The Embody, Empower, Embrace retreat is thrilled to bring you the talent and expertise of our personal chef, Matt Cooper – who specialises in plant-based, health-focused and nutritious food. Each of our retreat menus is totally unique, and handcrafted from the ground up. During your time on the retreat, gourmet meals, snacks, and herbal teas will be included as part of the package. Good food should be good for all, so we plan our menus with the specific dietary requirements and wellness goals of our guests in mind.
Meet the teachers
Maria Gorham Bridget Schaeffers Kirstie Cleary
Retreat Teacher Retreat Teacher Guest Teacher
Maria has been a yoga practitioner and Bridget is a certified yoga teacher, and Kirstie Cleary is joining us as our guest teacher
teacher for over ten years. She owns the founder of the Yoga Travel Co. Bridget and will be guiding us through our Essence
iconic Hot Yoga Wellington studios and discovered yoga in India in 2013. A few of Embodiment workshop. She teaches the
The New Zealand Yoga Collective – a Yoga years later, she returned to complete her practical art of nourishing self-care through
Alliance registered teacher training school. 200hr teacher training – and her belief in the eastern modalities of Ayurveda (diet &
Maria has led retreats in both New Zealand yoga’s capacity to heal and transform was lifestyle), yoga and tantra; how to enliven the
and overseas and is deeply passionate crystallised. She decided to connect her 6 body | mind through the senses, and find the
about the yoga community. She believes years of tourism experience with her love for sweet spot between being and doing.
life is a constant journey of connection, sharing yoga, and the Yoga Travel Co. was
Learn more about Kirstie here at
growth, and learning. born. A true synergy of her passions; yoga,
www.essensual.nz
travel, and people.
Book your spot today For bookings, pricing details, and more
information, contact the Yoga Travel Co.
hello@theyogatravelco.com
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