You are invited to nourish yourself deeply and let Yoga come alive in your life:
Give space to hear what is calling you;
Take rest and be immersed in the wonderful sustenance of meditation and restorative yoga practices to;
Listen to the wisdom of your Heart and;
Deepen your capacity for focusing energy upon what you truly aspire to;
See what purpose aligned living can be for you.
Atmavidya and Krista are delighted and to support you in this transformative experience.
Over this weekend you are offered yoga practices that are kind, enlivening and heartfull,
including pranayama, gentle somatic movement, kirtan, Yoga Nidra and Meditation.
There are opportunities to embody the practics to ignite a clear and inspired future.
There will be some opportunities for sacred silence, karma yoga (possibility of contributing to collective care of our spaces) and walking meditation.
We have planned a simple, spacious, experiential time which will:
Cultivate safety and trust;
Allow letting go, unsticking and clearing;
Generate connection to your heart led purpose;
Give space for considering what purpose-aligned actions may look like for you;
Map a daily rhythm to support your life, feeling how Yoga can live more fully in you.
You’ll have time to enjoy supportive practices, delicious and nourishing plant based food, the company of others and your own presence with space to integrate your experience.
Date: Friday 28th February 4pm to Sunday 2nd March 4pm
Location: Okuti Garden near Little River
Food: Ayurvedic Practitioner Christine Kieltyka is delighted to offer beautifully balancing wholesome plant based meals that will support our digestive needs (Agni). In her preparation Christine has considered how the food will harmonise with the programme schedule and the season. She will be using organic spices and prepare all spice blends fresh for quality and flavour.
Accommodation: Lovingly prepared ‘glamping’ accommodation in beds on wooden-floored yurts, in your own or shared space, with shared bathrooms or in a house truck with your own space and own bathroom amid magical Okuti Garden near Little River.
Inside Yurt at Okuti Garden
See some images of Okuti Garden here
Contribution/Payment options with early bird options (by 27 December 2024) for all practices, meals, the accommodation, linen including a towel and bedding:
Choose your accommodation option, confirm and BOOK YOUR SPACE IN THIS RETREAT:: https://forms.office.com/r/WSjeehCGAp
Queries: to Krista retreats@flightnz.org
Optional extras to the Living Yoga Retreat
Christine Kieltyka is the resident Ayurvedic Therapist at the beautiful Okuti Garden. She has a tranquil cottage clinic located within the garden and warmly invites us to experience balancing and restorative treatments inspired by the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (The sister science to Yoga).
With training in Germany and India, alongside an herbal degree from New Zealand she offers a diverse range of massages and complementary therapies tailored to individual needs, including:
Abhyanga Massage: A deeply relaxing full-body massage with warm Ayurvedic herbal oils, nourishing the body's seven dhatus (tissues) and grounding the nervous system. Known as the "mother of oil massages," it restores harmony and vitality.
Garshan Massage: A stimulating dry massage with raw silk gloves to boost circulation and energize the body, often paired with a Tibetan honey back massage for deep tissue detox.
Marma Massage: Gentle, precise pressure on marma points (vital energy centers) to relieve stress, enhance circulation, and encourage the free flow of prana (life energy), leaving you balanced and rejuvenated.
For more information on Christine’s expertise and treatment options visit: www.fernflower.co.nz
In addition to traditional Ayurvedic herbal oils and remedies, Christina incorporate native healing herbs sourced from Phytofarm, her neighbour's local herbal farm. This allows her to blend classical Ayurvedic practices with the wisdom and vitality of New Zealand's native botanicals, creating a unique and grounded experience.
Flexible Scheduling and Pricing:
To accommodate the retreat program, Christine has arranged appointments at times that will not overlap with retreat activities. Guests are also welcome to arrive earlier or stay after the retreat to enjoy a session. Additionally, massage durations can be adjusted to suit individual preferences.
Available Appointment Times:
Friday, February 28th: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 1st: 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM
Sunday, February 2nd: 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM
Pricing Overview:
30 minutes: $55
45 minutes: $75
60 minutes: $95
Christine is delighted to contribute to the retreat experience by supporting participants in achieving balance, relaxation, and well-being through these treatments.
Fernflower Ayurveda Aotearoa
Holistic Health & Ayurveda Institute
216 Okuti Valley Road, Little River
To make a booking with Christine: 021 1582541 or email info.fernflowergmail.com
This Retreat is supported and sponsored by Uprising Yoga Studio and Bouldering