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Upcoming Events at Āio Wīra

M A R C H

Sarah Shepard Yoga Retreat - Friday 21st March - Sunday 23rd March

Picture yourself stepping out of life’s routines for 2 glorious days, and arriving at a stunningly serene retreat centre set in mature native bush.

As you arrive you notice that all you can hear is birdsong and the sound of the river nearby. Your body and mind instantly feel calmer, and you feel your shoulders and jaw relax. Imagine having this time to do nothing but focus on your own wellbeing…

Retreats are a deeply nourishing space to give back to yourself, and experience a magical shift from stress or disconnect to revitalisation. Our ancestors were intimately connected to the cycles of nature, the stars, sun and moon. We have lost our way as modern life sweeps us along in a hurried swirl of activity.

It doesn’t have be this way.

Join me for a revitalising weekend of deeply rejuvenating nervous system yoga, walks in native bush or beside exhilarating west coast beaches, time to soak in the spa pool or enjoy a massage as well as having no demands made on your time…

Reset your nervous system, calm your mind and restore your vibrant energy. Experience yourself as the peaceful, resourced, relaxed human that you truly are.

Women's Yoga Wellness Day - Wednesday 26th March

With Maggie Cuthers and Di Davies: qualified yoga practitioners.

HOW TO BOOK: Please email: maggiecuthers@gmail.com

A quiet premises in the Waitakere Ranges, an oasis of peace. Relax and restore.

Di and I are always thrilled to be able to offer you retreat days at Aio Wira; an opportunity to take time out from your usual routine. Spend a few hours enjoying a mix of yoga, as well as some resting and relaxation. Your day includes a simple vegetarian lunch. *

There will be enough time to use the sauna and spa. Please bring your own towel for this. You may fancy a river swim as well.. Spend a few hours to discover an ease of being, your inner peace.

ARRIVE: 9.00am, ready to start by 9.30am. The day finishes at 3pm.

WHERE: Aio Wira Centre, 8 Te Henga Road, Waitakere Ranges, Auckland

COST: Only $90.00 per person per day - lunch included.

OPTIONAL EXTRA ON FIRST SERVED BASIS: ½ hour massage $50, and/or if time permits possibility of an hour massage $85. Massage to be paid separately, directly to therapist.

Āio Wīra 5 Day Juice Fast with Louise - Friday 28th March - Tuesday 1st April

Fasting is a popular path towards total well-being and can be a life-changing wellness experience. Our qualified team of Fast facilitators offer monthly 5-day fasts in the Aio Wira fasting tradition. You can have fun, relax or join in the activities, we offer optional massage and body therapy and health information.

A fast at Aio Wira allows you to take time out for yourself to refresh renew and reconnect. Learn to fast, enjoy yoga and meditation, have time for relaxation and participate in workshops with our talented presenters.

We have a special team and nourishing space and welcome all to join us on a journey of health and well-being.

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InnerSense 6-day Residential Retreat with Graham Mead - Thursday 3rd April - Wednesday 9th April

Open Body, Stable Mind

In this retreat we’ll be delving deeper into the relevance and practice of body awareness, freeing up the fascia and liberating qi, alongside mind-strengthening practices and the cultivation of stillness.

A 6-day retreat is transformative and will enrich your practice significantly. Six full days with very little distraction and a peaceful setting in which to explore the mind and body relationship in depth. People who have attended long retreats (some many times), have found them to be particularly valuable, not only for the significant deepening of their practice, but also the community and support that develops amongst attendees.

If you are serious about the transformation of your mind and body, this retreat would be very useful on a yearly basis to maintain the intensity of focus often required for inner work. But most of all, the retreat is replenishing, interesting and fun…and the food is magical.

Anyone interested in attending or for further information, please contact Mandy at office@grahammead.com.

More info at: www.grahammead.com

M A Y

Āio Wīra 3 Day Wellness Retreat with Jill - Friday 9th May - Sunday 11th May

This is a 2-night 3-day program designed to provide a nourishing and deeply restful reset.

Our weekend retreat includes yoga, meditation, spa and sauna, presenter workshops and optional body therapy. The program gives you 'you time' with space to walk, read or simply relax. Fast on organic juices, smoothies and blended soups for two days and complete your weekend with a delicious plant-based meal.

The tranquil atmosphere at Āio WĪra and our wellness program will give you the strength and motivation to make meaningful lifestyle changes (healthier diets, new physical regimens, stress reduction).

We include yoga, relaxation techniques, meditation, movement workshops and sharing circles. It is an opportunity to stretch, to detox and to restore health and well-being.

Āio Wīra 5 Day Juice Fast with Jill - Friday 23rd May - Tuesday 27th May

We have a special team and nourishing space and welcome all to join us on a journey of health and well-being.

Angelic Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Friday 30th May - Monday 2nd June

Become a channel for Angelic healing energy, awaken your Soul gifts & intuition, and deepen your connection to Spirit.

In this training you will learn the Angelic Reiki healing method including 6x variations of it (including as healing as a channel, past-life healing, distant and self-healing), receive 2x cleansings & attunements and understand the foundations of healing energy and how to work with it on a daily basis, while deeply connecting in community and awakening to more of your Soul gifts and purpose.

By the end of the weekend you will be attuned to Angelic Reiki Levels 1 & 2, with an ability to offer healing energy to friends, family, colleagues, animals and children. Suitable for complete beginners right through to established practitioners with a number of existing therapies under their belt.

Even if you aren't interested in offering Angelic Reiki as a healing therapy, this course will be very beneficial for your own spiritual and personal growth.

All inclusive, with plenty of downtime to rest and recuperate between classes.

J U N E

A Weekend of Being... Reflection, Art & Inspiration - Friday 20th - Sunday 22 June

Escape to a weekend where inspiration meets tranquility, nestled in the embrace of nature - welcome to Āio Wīra Retreat Centre and our gathering.

Constructive rest, nature art and plenty of time for your own space and use of spa and sauna. Massage on request at additional cost. Gentle excercise, breathwork, amazing food and beautiful surroundings with bush walks and beach nearby.

Investment: $500pp ($100 Non-refundable deposit required by 1st April 2025)

Contact Jo mob: 021 050 6346 email info@fusionbody.co.nz

Winter Soul Soothe - Women's Retreat with Wild Stillness Retreats Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 June

For more info and to book: www.wildstillnessretreats.co.nz/soulsoothe or email us at wildstillnessretreats.co.nz

As the days shorten and the sun sets lower in the sky, it is time to welcome in a slower pace, a deeper level of self-care. An invitation to turn inwards.

Join Wild Stillness Retreats and retreat to a space where nourishment is the top priority. Our Winter Soul Soothe Retreat this June gives space to pause and truly feel into each and every moment.

Over 4 days and 3 nights, we cultivate a deeply grounding, nurturing and vibrantly connected space. Every element of our retreat is carefully curated to create a spacious and flowing experience, guiding you towards a deeper connection with yourself, the world around you and other like-minded women.

Join us as we explore our connection to the breath and body through breathwork, yoga, dance, music and meditation. Through creative workshops we generate a curiosity for our feminine nature, embracing intuition, self-expression and our relationship to nature. Take home practices that will serve you long into the future, giving in to the opportunity to celebrate who you are. Nourish your body inside and out with our absolutely delicious organic vegetarian food, cooked with love by our incredible retreat chef Toni, from Ubuntu Kai .

Start each day with a flowing yoga class, followed by inspiring workshops, deep relaxation techniques and ample opportunity to wander the beautiful surroundings of our gorgeous retreat space. We limit this retreat to 14 women, creating a safe environment to slow-down, be yourself and feel truly comfortable together.

What's Included

3 nights accommodation in a cabin, private, twin-shared or bunk room.
All vegetarian and organic food prepared by professional retreat chef Toni, from Ubuntu Kai.
Morning Meditation.
Morning Hatha Yoga classes.
Evening Yin Yoga class.
Daily Yoga Nidra or Guided Meditation
Open Dance with DJ Tiny Diva
Sauna available for use
Massage available (additional cost)
Creative workshops to ground and connect
Winter wellness workshop
Alone time in Nature (stream swims!)
Wild Stillness Goodie Bag

Beth and Vanessa are your welcoming retreat guides at Wild Stillness Retreats. Together they have decades of experience as teachers and facilitators, in yoga, meditation, workshops, music, ecology and creative expression. Their aim is to create a truly authentic space to be free, honest, deep and joyful.

Āio Wīra 3 Day Wellness Retreat with Louise - Friday 20th July - Sunday 22nd July

This is a 2-night 3-day program designed to provide a nourishing and deeply restful reset.

We include yoga, relaxation techniques, meditation, movement workshops and sharing circles. It is an opportunity to stretch, to detox and to restore health and well-being.