
The Pull to Open Spaces
After a tumultuous first 3 months of the year I find myself at the beach in Kaikoura. Miles from the mountains and desert of Wanaka

After a tumultuous first 3 months of the year I find myself at the beach in Kaikoura. Miles from the mountains and desert of Wanaka

I’ve just spent 6 weeks of high-speed, low speed journeying across the north of India. India, the land of the big full-on. Meditation retreats and hiking in the Himalaya were some of the highlights.

Susan’s account of attending a 10 day silent meditation retreat in the Himalayas, India.

What exactly is meditation?
What are the benefits?
Is it for me and how do I start meditation as a beginner?
Retreats NZ runs meditation and yoga retreats New Zealand wide as well as well as to the spiritual heartland of India. If you are looking to deepen your practice or your intention is simply to have some quiet time to yourself, we’d love to have you join us.
Coromandel
Meditation & Yoga
27 May – 1 June, 2026
The Big Delight, Wanaka
Yoga & Indulgence
12 – 14 June, 2026
Wanaka
Meditation & Yoga
21st June, 2026
Auckland
Meditation & Yoga
28 – 30 August, 2026
Wanaka
Meditation & Yoga
4 – 8 November, 2026
India
Yoga & Spirit
February 2027