3 Day Silent Meditation Retreat - Wanaka

Go deep within your inner landscape during this 3 day silent meditation retreat. Experience the power of a strong container, group practice and an experienced teacher. Together we will practice meditation, deep relaxation and self-exploration while observing noble silence (mauna).

Providing the space you need to unwind, restore, and explore the opportunities brought by a sincere and committed practice. There will be daily practice of gentle Hridaya Hatha Yoga also.

This retreat is a great introduction to the practice of meditation for beginners and will enrich and refresh the practice of experienced meditators.

What is the meditation style?

This silent meditation retreat is inspired by the Hridaya Yoga format.

The few days dedicated to silence are a journey of self-exploration which starts in the heart and leads back to the heart.

The meditation sessions, presentation of different techniques and experienced guidance and supervision, will enable you to turn inwards and discover unknown depths of your being.

Free from dogma, the philosophy shared is based on the teachings of non-duality and the works and writings of sages and spiritual masters of all cultures and traditions. The retreats are fully dedicated to a direct experience of truth, in a way only silence can reveal.

About the teacher:

Radha will be teaching on the retreat. She’s the founder of Heart Awakening, and lives in the Hawkes Bay. She is an experienced meditation and yoga practitioner and teacher, event organiser and space holder. She aspires to touch hearts, and offer ways to come back to what is true and real.

Radha has completed an over 500h TTC in Hridaya Meditation and Yoga in Mazunte, Mexico in 2014, a formation backed with practical knowledge in Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, body and energy work.

Originally from Bulgaria, Radha has run silent retreats, courses, classes, workshops, YTTC-s and ceremonies in Europe, Central and South America (where she lived for years) and is currently residing and offering the teachings of the Heart in beautiful New Zealand.

How it works:

We begin the retreat on Thursday afternoon, allowing time to settle in before rolling into an introduction session and dinner, we then begin silence and will remain in silence until midday Sunday. Overall you will get to experience three nights and two and a half days in silence.

Venue:

Located in Wānaka at The River House, an iconic secluded private residential property with a large expansive lawn backing onto the Hawea river. The house is warm and luxurious with heated flooring and a fireplace.

Food:

Lunch and dinner will be catered by Balance Me. These nourishing meals are vegan and will be made offsite. We will make our own breakfast from the supplied breakfast food. There will be tea and fruit for you to help yourself to also. Bring your own additional snacks if required.

Costs:

The total retreat costs vary depending on which sleeping option you choose.

Retreat $760 + Sleeping ($288-$390)

Total costs: ($985-$1,075)

Choose from the following sleeping options:

• Queen bed private (1 available): +$390 ($1,075)
• Queen bed triplet share (1 available): +$299 ($995)
• Single bed twin share (6 available): +$299 ($995)
• Single triplet share (2 available): +$288 ($985)

Booking:

This retreat is limited to the intimate number of 10 spots only.

Registration Form

The full payment is required upon booking.

Once you pay the fee, it signifies a commitment that initiates a process where all sorts of coincidences, incidents and encounters can occur to support getting you ready for the retreat.

Cancellation Policy:

• The NZ$200 deposit is non-refundable.
• If cancelled more than 30 days prior to the start of the retreat, additional costs will be refunded, except the non-refundable deposit fee of NZ$200.
• If cancelled less than 30 days prior to the start of the retreat or during the retreat, no refund will be given. If the participant wishes to defer to another retreat, it can be applied for in writing.