Parito Coastal Yoga Retreat

Organised Yoga and Meditation Retreats

We hold a range of organised retreats and workshops at Parito throughout the year.  Each of these retreats are suitable for all people whether they are experienced practitioners or beginners.

Please contact us if you would like further details about any event or would like to come for a personal yoga and meditation retreat which are running throughout the year. 

Tel: +64 (07) 825 8993
Email: parito@clear.net.nz
http://parito.co.nz

1574 Whaanga Road, RD2 Ruapuke, Raglan, New Zealand

 

3-6 May

Personal Yoga and Meditation Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself some space for some quietness to experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help expand the experience of well-being of body, mind and spirit.  Join this retreat which will give you space to clarify and simplify your life.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Tuesday 3 May, ending after lunch Friday 6 May

Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

    

6-8 May

Lighten Up Your Life Retreat

Shine a little light on the life you are living.  Get a clearer perspective and begin to experience more of its richness.
Swami Satynananda has said, "Life is a divine sport, let us play it accordingly."

This retreat gives space for increasing participation in the divine sport of life; space for you to experience a Light-Hearted perspective on life.  Practice a little yoga that is likely to get you laughing.  Experience ancient practices of yoga and meditation that will connect you with the quality of Light within.

This retreat gives the opportunity to experience the feel-good effect of endorphins released through the act of laughing, helping not only to strengthen the immune system, reduce stress (balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems), but also slow the aging process.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 6 May, concluding 4.00pm Sunday, 8 May

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $360 for accommodation in your own room

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga as well as those who are experienced practitioners.

Please note also that The NZ Rally 2011 will be passing by Parito on the Sunday 8 May

13-15  May

Quiet Mind Retreat

A weekend to give you space to slow down the mind and begin to expand a life that is more conducive to the well-being of the mind and body.

Allow the wholesome, organic vegetarian food that is served to nourish and bring into greater balance the whole body/mind system.
Learn practices to to bring increasing calmness and peace of mind, including some periods of silence (mouna).

When: Starting Friday 13 May with dinner, ending Sunday 15 May after lunch.

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room.

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.    

17-20 May

Personal Yoga and Meditation Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself some space for some quietness to experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help expand the experience of well-being of body, mind and spirit.  Join this retreat which will give you space to clarify and simplify your life.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Tuesday 17 May, ending after lunch Friday 20 May
Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.
    
20-22 May

Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Give yourself space to experience a life-style that can enhance well-being of your body, mind and spirit.
During this weekend you can experience simple, nurturing yoga and meditation practices which: 

    * reconnect oneself with inner wisdom, clarity and well-being;
    * enhance quietness of body, mind and spirit;
    * increase capacity to focus the energy of the mind towards a way of life that supports total well-being.

Enjoy the opportunity to practice mouna (sacred silence) for part of the weekend, experience beautiful, simple and powerful yoga and meditation practices and immerse yourself in the beauty, harmony and majesty of the natural environment of Ruapuke.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 20 May ending after lunch Sunday 22 May

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room
Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga as well as those who are experienced practitioners.   

3-5 June  

Balance and Harmony Retreat

Take this opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, renew and restore body and mind, to balance and harmony. During this weekend you can experience simple, nurturing yoga and meditation practices: 

    * to help the body learn how to slow down and begin to heal and balance itself;
    * to help the body-mind system learn how to maintain balance, (particularly of the nervous,  endocrine, and the reproductive systems);
    * enhance quietness of body, mind and spirit;

Enjoy the chance to be in a slower more harmonious rhythm with yourself by connecting with the healing magic and majesty of ocean, sky and earth.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 3 June, ending after lunch Sunday 5 June

Contribution: $280 (including same gender shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation, as well as those who are more experienced with yoga and meditation.

7-10 June

Personal Yoga and Meditation Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself some space for some quietness to experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help expand the experience of well-being of body, mind and spirit.  Join this retreat which will give you space to clarify and simplify your life.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Tuesday 7 June, ending after lunch Friday 10 June

Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

10-12 June: 

Surya Namaskara Retreat

Take the opportunity to expand inner and outer strength, endurance and flexibility, over this weekend. Regular practice of the sun salutation sequence of Surya Namaskara can bring each of the body systems, as well as the more subtle dimensions of self, into balance and harmony.  There are a number ways in which the sequence can be practiced and these will be explored so that vital energy can be expanded and we can enjoy a more creative and spontaneous life, in tune with the solar rhythms of nature.  

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 10 June, ending after lunch Sunday 12 June
Contribution: $280  (includes 2 nights same gender shared accommodation or $380 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

14-17 June

Personal Yoga and Meditation Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself some quiet space to experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help expand the experience of well-being of body, mind and spirit.  Join this retreat to help you to slow down and enjoy your whole life more fully.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Tuesday 14 June, ending after lunch Friday 17 June

Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)
Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who are experienced with yoga and meditation.

17-19 June: 

Yoga Slow Down Retreat

Take this opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, renew and restore body and mind to balance and harmony. During this weekend you can experience nurturing yoga and meditation practices: 

    * to help the body learn how to slow down;
    * to help the body-mind system learn how to maintain balance, (particularly of nervous and endocrine systems);
    * enhance quietness of body, mind and spirit;

Enjoy being in a slower more harmonious rhythm with yourself by connecting with the healing magic and majesty of ocean, sky and earth.
    
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 17 June, ending after lunch Sunday 19 June

Contribution: $280 (including same gender shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room
Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who are experienced with yoga and meditation.

1-3 July: 

Living Yoga and Meditation Retreat

This Retreat offers space to expand into the rest of your life, the sense of well-being, peace and quiet that you may experience after your yoga or meditation class or practice.  Yoga and meditation practices which expand the capacity to remain conscious and present, especially in the face of challenge and difficulties, will be given.

This Retreat also offers space for quietness of the body-mind and the opportunity to be nourished and nurtured by good food and simple, powerful yoga and meditation practices.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 1 July, ending after lunch Sunday 3 July

Contribution: $280  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $380 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

8-10 July: 

Living Inspiration Retreat

This Retreat, held in the week preceding the auspicious full moon time of Guru Poornima (celebration of that which brings deep, life-giving inspiration in your life), offers space to deepen your connection with a source of inspiration and peace in your life.

This Retreat offers a nourishing environment for the physical body and for the spirit.  Yoga and meditation practices offered will help to:
# expand external and internal clarity and vision;
# deepen connection with positive aspects of the inner and outer nature;
# celebrate and strengthen the connection to a source of inspiration in your life.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 8 July, ending after lunch Sunday 10 July
Contribution: $280  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $380 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

22-24 July: 

Winter Stress Break Retreat

Winter can be a time to take stock of life, to renew that which may be exhausted, and restore body and mind to balance and harmony.  
Nurture yourself with a weekend of good food, yoga and meditation practices to help nourish body, mind and spirit back into balance, harmony and well-being.
Yoga and meditation practices for management of stress and balancing of nervous and endocrine systems will be given, as well as the opportunity to connect with the healing magic and majesty of ocean, sky and earth.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 22 July, ending after lunch Sunday 24 July

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room.
Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

29-31 July: 

Winter Stress Break Retreat

Winter can be a time to take stock of life, to renew that which may be exhausted, and restore body and mind to balance and harmony. 

Nurture yourself with a weekend of good food, yoga and meditation practices to help nourish body, mind and spirit back into balance, harmony and well-being.

Yoga and Meditation practices for management of stress and balancing of nervous and endocrine systems will be given as well as the opportunity to connect with the healing magic and majesty of ocean, sky and earth.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 29 July, ending after lunch Sunday 31 July.

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room.

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

2-5 August: 

Personal Yoga and Meditation Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself space for some quietness, to experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help expand the experience of well-being of body, mind and spirit.  Join this retreat which will give you space to clarify and simplify your life.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Tuesday 2 August, ending after lunch Friday 5 August.
Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

5-7 August: 

Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Give yourself space to experience a life-style that can enhance well-being of your body, mind and spirit.
During this weekend you can experience simple, nurturing yoga and meditation practices which: 

    * reconnect oneself with inner wisdom, clarity and well-being;
    * enhance quietness of body, mind and spirit;
    * increase capacity to focus the energy of the mind towards a way of life that supports your well-being.

Enjoy the opportunity to practice mouna (sacred silence) for part of the weekend, experience beautiful, simple and powerful yoga and meditation practices and immerse yourself in the beauty, harmony and majesty of the natural environment of Ruapuke.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 5 August, ending after lunch Sunday 7 August

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga as well as those who are experienced practitioners.

10-13 August: 

Inner Awareness Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself space be with nature, and to expand inner quietness and peace.
Experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help develop the capacity to be more in-tune with yourself and expand well-being of body, mind and spirit.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Wednesday 10 August, ending after lunch Saturday 13 August

Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

23-26 August: 

Inner Awareness Retreat (3 days)

Give yourself space be with nature, and to expand inner quietness and peace.

Experience yoga (postures, breathing, deep relaxation) and meditation practices, which help develop the capacity to be more in-tune with yourself and expand well-being of body, mind and spirit.
When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Tuesday 23 August, ending after lunch Friday 26 August

Contribution: $330  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $450 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

26-28 August: 

Yoga Wellness Retreat

Enjoy a weekend of good food, yoga and meditation practices, to help nourish the body, mind and spirit into balance, harmony and well-being.

Practices for yogic management of stress and balancing of nervous and endocrine systems will be given, as well as the opportunity to connect with the healing magic and majesty of ocean, sky and earth.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 26 August, ending after lunch Sunday 28 August

Contribution: $280 (including shared accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian) or $380 for accommodation in your own room

Note: Practices given on this retreat are suitable for all body types and ages and for those who are new to yoga and meditation as well as those who have practiced before.

2-4 September: 

Living Yoga and Meditation Retreat

This Retreat offers space to expand, into the rest of your life, the sense of well-being, peace and quiet that you may experience after your yoga or meditation class or practice.  Yoga and Meditation practices which expand the capacity to remain conscious and present, especially in the face of challenge and difficulties, will be given.
This Retreat also offers space for quietness of the body mind and the opportunity to be nourished and nurtured by good food and simple, powerful yoga and meditation practice.

When: Starting 5.30pm with dinner, Friday 2 September, ending after lunch Sunday 4 September

Contribution: $280  (includes 3 nights same gender shared accommodation or $380 in own room accommodation and all meals - organic, vegetarian as well as all instruction in yoga and meditation)