Aio Wira Centre


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Welcome to our website and our Summer programme! Many exciting NEW events and workshops are happening over the next few months. We will keep updating this site to let you know what is going on.  Why not click on a few of the topics at the bottom of this page, look around the site and maybe send us an email to tell us what you are interested in.
See also our regular weekly evening events below.

Take the photo tour of Aio Wira.


Individual Retreats.

The Centre is open for individual and small group retreats whenever accommodation is available. Enjoy wholefood vegetarian meals and the facilities that Aio Wira has to offer. These include a sanctuary, book and tape library and a sauna. There are bush walks at Aio Wira as well as more extensive ones close by. Bethells Beach is only a short drive away. Massages are available. The cost of $80 per day includes accommodation, meals and use of the facilities, or $75 per day midweek.


Programme of Events

 

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SPRING and SUMMER FASTS -- Five Day Fasts
JANUARY 20th - 24th 2012
FEBRUARY 17th - 21st
MARCH 1st to 11th (ten day fast)
APRIL 13th - 17th

A fast using organic vegetable and fruit juices, herb teas and broths. Includes exercise, talks on health-related topics and general interest; relaxation techniques, yoga, Tai Chi, sauna and spa. Shiatsu, facials, Hellerwork, lymphatic drainage, naturopathic consultations, spiritual readings, seaweed or herbal body wraps and massage are available at an additional cost.
Cost $350. $600 for ten-day fast. Deposit $100 to Aio Wira.


JANUARY 27th - 29th -- Aroha Healing Reiki 1 Degree Retreat

Discover & learn a safe, proven and effective way to enjoy renewed health and vitality with Reiki! Reiki is a method of hands on healing. It is a system of healing that transforms and heals the body & mind. The Reiki practitioner transfers energy via the hands to the recipient. A Reiki practitioner harnesses this vital energy via a series of attunements or initiations which, in effect, switch on the ability to transfer Reiki energy to one self and others. This retreat covers all aspects of Reiki; history, precepts, hands on work for self healing and learning the beginnings of healing all living things; loved ones, friends, animals & plants. You will leave this retreat with a renewed lease on life and a Reiki 1 degree certificate.
This workshop will be held at Aio Wira over 1 evening and 2 full days. Delicious vegetarian meals and accommodation is included in the workshop cost of $450pp.
For more information or expressions of interest please contact info@mindbodyinstitute.co.nz or call 0800MINDBODY. To read more please visit www.mindbodyinstitute.co.nz or www.arohahealing.co.nz Facilitator: Rosanna Marks


FEBRUARY 3rd - 5th -- TIME OUT RETREAT

Take a break from your usual routine. Relax and refresh yourself in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges and go back home with new enthusiasm and well-being. Various bodywork will be available at an additional cost. Shiatsu, Hellerwork, massage, facials, lymphatic drainage, naturopathic consultations, spiritual readings and herbal bodywraps have been available previously but this will change or expand depending on availability of practitioners. There are lovely bush walks, both at Aio Wira and close by, and Bethells Beach is only a short drive away. Option to join in the varied activities such as Tai Chi, yoga, sauna, spa and meditation, or simply do your own thing. Share lovely vegetarian meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cost: Only $180 - Includes all meals and accomodation. To book send $50 deposit to Di at Aio Wira.
Extra day option: stay on to Monday 6th (Waitangi Day) - $80 extra.


FEBRUARY 24th - 26th -- Embody - Summer Healing Retreat with Dr Graham Mead

Start your year feeling vibrant, connected, inspired and present. Come and join us for a weekend of healing and exploration in a beautiful location just half an hour from Auckland.
Embody is the palpable exploration of who we are through the vessel of the physical body using stillness, movement, breath and sound. We will be guided through the integration of deep-seated, suppressed emotional memory while gracefully dissolving into the fluidity of authentic movement. This movement connects us to our essence, the intelligence that animates us, lives in our cells and breathes our bodies. Here everything is new, potential, primordial- an ancient reverberation of a wave in space-time.
This weekend offers a practical approach to embodied self- awareness beyond thought, inspiring and shaping a conscious, purpose-imbued life.
Aio Wira Retreat centre is located in the heart of the Waitakere ranges and offers the ideal environment for this type of retreat. There is a river to swim in, bush walks, a spa and sauna and beautiful vegetarian meals provided.
Embrace this unique opportunity to give yourself the nurturing gift of healing that intimate stillness and self-awareness offers.
About the course facilitator: Dr Graham Mead is a former Medical Doctor turned holistic counselor and self-awareness facilitator. He has studied Martial Arts for over 26 yrs and currently teaches Tai Chi in conjunction with a unique, creative movement modality inspired by Emily Conrad's work, "Continuum". The exploration of the body as a doorway to healing and self-awareness through stillness, movement, breath and sound has inspired his current Embody workshops.
See the Embody poster. (pdf file)
Retreat details:
When: Starts 6pm Friday 24 Feb 2012 to 4.30pm Sunday 26 Feb 2012.
Cost: $450 includes all meals, accommodation, teas etc.
This retreat is already half-filled through pre-booking. Anyone interested in attending please contact Mandy asap at office@intuitivewellbeing.co.nz or on (09)-8108480 or 027 485 7272. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is payable upon registration.


MARCH 18th -- YOGA CHANT! - A day of yoga and chanting

"I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think." - Rumi
When: Sunday 18th March 2012 Time: 10am - 4pm
A magical day retreat of raja & bhakti yoga, come one and all, fill your cup with bliss!
Experience the flowering of the heart & the journey of inner peace through asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), yoga nidra (deep relaxation), explore kirtan (chanting) & silent meditation. Overflow with blissful intoxication.
Vegetarian lunch provided and sauna available.
Guided by Caitlin Casey of Prema Yoga, presenting Gundharva Kirtan with chant master Grant Macredie.
Bookings essential, be quick this will fill quickly!
All welcome, no previous experience needed.
Price: $155 Early bird special $131 paid by 18th Feb 2012 (non refundable)
Contact www.premayoga.co.nz or 021 299 3513


MARCH 23rd - 25th -- CLOWN CAMP Summer Retreat

The clown lives in the moment. The world is a surprise. Nothing is taken for granted and everything is possible. Everyone has a clown inside. This clown is often suppressed as we 'grow up' and become 'mature'. This course will result in participants experiencing an enhanced spontaneity and vitality on stage as well as in their everyday lives.
A great way to explore the art of clowning while having a relaxing, fun holiday.
The Facilitators:
Lisa Brickell (BA; DipDrama; DipPhysTheatre - Lecoq, Paris) and
Zack McCracken (BA Drama; Dip Creative Writing; DipPhysTheatre - Lecoq, Paris) have taught and performed extensively throughout NZ, Asia and Europe.
Date: 23-25 March 2012 (6pm on the 23rd- 4pm on the 25th)
Location: Aio Wira Retreat Centre, Aio Wira Rd, Bethells
Fee: $350 includes accommodation, meals, tuition and full use of the centre's facilities including sauna and spa. Early bird fee $320 if paid by February 15
Enrolment: Phone or email Di at Aio Wira.
For further information:
Phone Zack on (09) 3722447 E-mail: zackonwaiheke@gmail.com
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.


MARCH 30th - APRIL 1st -- CLEARING UNHEALED TRAUMAS

with Elisabeth von Madarasz, founder of the Academy of Shamanic Studies.
We hold the density of unhealed residual traumas in our bodies, from all our lifetimes, along with all those we have inherited from our lineages and our country of birth.
There are many layers of loss and displacement ,which occur through traumas, which all require healing.
We are also imprinted, from our place of fear, into the people, the place and time of the experience and they are imprinted in us, holding us stuck, like a timewarp wedge, until all is cleared and restored in harmony and balance.
Read more from Elisabeth here. Also see the weekend workshop flyer.
For further information contact Elisabeth: madarasz@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.shamanic.ac.nz


27th - 29th APRIL -- RATU BAGUS BIO-ENERGY SHAKING MEDITATION WEEKEND

Shaking is one of the worlds ancient healing traditions and by working with energy we transform our lives. With Ratu's unique shaking training our vibration increases, awakening our internal sacred fire. This inner illumination experiences blocks where the energy cannot circulate freely, these blocks react and manifests itself in experiences of physical, mental and emotional release allowing us to heal ourselves. Facilitated by experienced students of the practice.
Cost: $200 including food/accommodation/shaking practice.
For bookings or further information, please contact newzealand@ratubagus.com or call 021-0703922 Jenny, or Dana 021-980988
Website: www.ratubagus.com


MAY 4th - 6th -- Yoga and Pilates Retreat

A weekend to unwind, relax, learn a little about posture, core strength, yoga, meditation and an opportunity to be still, read a book, have a spa or book a massage.
The retreat will include, daily yoga, Pilates, Yoga nidra, Meditation, chill out time, delicious vegetarian food, and massage (at an extra cost).
The retreat will be facilitated by Vineeta (Wendy Vermeulen) who has over 23yrs experience in health, well being, workshop facilitating and coaching.
The cost for the weekend Saturday to Sunday is $250 (all accommodation, food and workshops included).
Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any further queries.
Vineeta email: evolvetraining@hotmail.com phone: 021 1065981


JUNE 20th - 22nd 3 day or JUNE 20th - 26th 7 day -- SHEN Physio-Emotional Release Therapy Workshop with Saranya Tarrant CST, CSI

SHEN Therapy is a powerfully effective yet surprisingly gentle method of healing old emotional wounds that prevent you from living your life the way you would like. SHEN works directly with the emotions in the body, it is not a talk therapy. SHEN's advanced hands on techniques conform to the physics of the "Biofield" and SHEN's theory of emotion is based on over 30 years of investigation into emotional functioning.
A workshop gives you an opportunity to experience an Intensive SHEN series.

SHEN can help with: Chronic pain , Panic attacks and phobias , Depression , Eating disorders and IBS PMS , Migraines , Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Recurrent Nightmares; recovery from addictions, emotional or sexual abuse.
The workshop is available to anyone who would like to learn the SHEN techniques regardless of whether you are considering becoming a practitioner.

3 Day Workshop - Cost: $650 for non-residential (includes lunch, teas) or $750 for residential (includes lunch, teas, dinner, bed, and breakfast). Save $100! and Catch the Early Bird Workshop Fee of $550 or $100 for full residential option if workshop fee is paid in full by May 20th 2012 .
7 Day Workshop - Cost: $1,475 for non-residential (includes lunch, teas) or $1,800 for residential (includes lunch, teas, dinner, bed, and breakfast). Save $200! and Catch the Early Bird Workshop Fee of $1,275 + $325 for full residential option if workshop fee is paid in full by May 20th 2012.
To book contact Saranya Tarrant (09) 528 6735 or 027 656 6995 and for more information go to the SHEN Therapy Website - www.shentherapy.info
email: shentherapynz@gmail.com


SEPTEMBER 12th - 19th -- SHEN CLINICAL SKILLS SEMINAR

8 day Beginning Training for SHEN Therapy Internship : (Note: Prerequisite for attendance at this workshop is two attendance at 7 Day SHEN Workshops).
Wedns 12th September to Wedns 19th September 2012.
Course begins at 9:00 am and finishes at 6:00pm each day.
Venue: Aio Wira Retreat Centre, Waitakeres , Auckland.
Course Leader - Saranya Tarrant CST, CSI
Non-residential Workshop Fee: $1,550 (includes course fees, lunch, refreshments). Residential Workshop Fee: $1,935 ( includes all above and $385 for 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast) Note: All costs are GST inclusive.
Please book with a non-refundable deposit of $250 to guarantee your space by July 31st 2012 - Full payment by August 12th 2012.
If Workshop cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, all fees and deposits will be fully refunded.
Registrar: Saranya Tarrant. Address: SHEN Therapy NZ, PO Box 25-673, St. Heliers, Auckland 1074
To Apply: Please contact Saranya on 09 528 6735 or email: shentherapynz@gmail.com.
SHEN website: www.shentherapy.info


OCTOBER 18th - 25th -- Shamanic Healing Training with Elisabeth von Madarasz

Shamanism is a way of life, dating back to Paleolithic times, of living in harmony and balance with the Spirit in all life forms. It is the world's oldest method of expanding consciousness in order to access healing and wisdom. Soul retrieval is an ancient form of Shamanic healing, which involves journeying to find and return the soul part or essence which originally left to survive trauma.
This is a professional training course, designed exclusively for people who want to bring Shamanic Healing into their practice with others.
Prerequisite: "Introduction to Shamanism"
For enrolment and all other details please see the flyer.


PERSONAL RETREAT

Aio Wira is available for individual retreat outwith scheduled events. More info at top of this page.
Contact Aio Wira for more details or to book in.


REGULAR EVENTS


~~ EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING 6:30 - 8pm - Yoga with Julie King. $12 per session. ~~





Aio Wira Centre
PO Box 95033
SWANSON
WAITAKERE 0653
Phone (09) 810 9396
Fax (09) 810 8269
E-mail: mail@aiowira.org.nz


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