AUCKLAND 2024
Tranquility and Insight Meditation Retreat
Introduction Evening – no charge
Monday 27th May 7 – 8pm
Location: The Life Centre – 88 Jervois Rd. Ponsonby
Interested to join a retreat but want to find out more before committing?
In this evening get together Susan Allen will outline what to expect from this retreat. She will outline the course material and give you a little peek into the world of Tibetan Buddhist meditation.
Who comes on these retreats? – People like you!
It’s always nice to meet a facilitator before committing to a course or retreat. You are warmly invited to come along to meet Susan and to hear her flesh out exactly what Tranquility and Insight mean, and how these practices can bring ease and inspiration into your life.
Led by Susan Allen, practitioner and meditation teacher for the last 22 years.
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All attendees receive $200 off full price if they register for the retreat on the night.
Join us for this urban meditation and yoga retreat in Ponsonby, central Auckland. Meditation is a journey of discovery; this practice cultivates understanding of how your mind works and offers the possibility of flourishing in this world.
This is a non-residential retreat where participants have the flexibility to find their own accommodation, coming together each day for learning and practice.
This meditation retreat offers 5 days of meditation practice and discussion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This is an opportunity for you to begin a daily meditation practice for life or to advance an existing practice with fresh ideas and strategies. These meditation retreats are usually mixed level from beginners to more advanced practitioners, all are welcome.
The retreat is hosted by one of NZ’s most experienced meditation and yoga teachers, Susan Allen. Suze has been teaching meditation for 22 years and has an authentic passion for sharing this transformative practice with others.
Meditation will change your life, it is a tool for developing calmness of mind, a poise of character. Through the practice we gain insight into how our mind works; we find a path that facilitates the flourishing of all mental traits
- Just finished 5 day retreat with Susan and had the best and most wonderful experience. Each day was very clearly... read moreJust finished 5 day retreat with Susan and had the best and most wonderful experience. Each day was very clearly explained and a joy to be part of a lovely group of people and i have taken away a practise I am excited about and can do. read lessNicola T.4/24/2024Susan is one of the best educators that I have met. She held our attention the entire five day treat... read moreSusan is one of the best educators that I have met. She held our attention the entire five day treat and taught me so much. Susan knew her practice inside out, able to lead, guide and answer diverse questions with ease and expertise. Although I have a different cultural perspective, Susan was open and supportive of how I made sense of my world and integrating Buddhist practices. Your the best Susan. read lessKelli T.4/24/2024I found this quite insightful. Even with coming in with a bit of scepticism and possible negativity I felt that... read moreI found this quite insightful. Even with coming in with a bit of scepticism and possible negativity I felt that Susan talked and explained these all very well. Still an enjoyable course and felt like a safe space to ask lots of questions without judgement. read lessSam C.4/24/2024
- Had such an amazing time! Susan is an excellent teacher, and has truly inspired me.Samantha P.4/24/2024This retreat was such a unique experience filled with life changing wisdom that will remain with me forever, not to... read moreThis retreat was such a unique experience filled with life changing wisdom that will remain with me forever, not to mention the remarkable location! I would highly recommend this retreat to anybody interested in learning meditation or wanting to take their meditation practice to the next level. read lessJenna W.4/24/2024Excellent! Through attending this meditation retreat, I have been able to establish a daily mediation practice, which is having... read moreExcellent! Through attending this meditation retreat, I have been able to establish a daily mediation practice, which is having a hugely positive impact on my relationships, work and play :). read lessCharlotte M.4/24/2024
- Just spent a wonderful 5 days with Susan on a meditation retreat at Lake Hawea. Loved the non-residential format... read moreJust spent a wonderful 5 days with Susan on a meditation retreat at Lake Hawea. Loved the non-residential format and Susan is an excellent teacher. Highly recommend to others. read lessErica4/17/2024What an absolute blessing this retreat was. I haven't meditated in many years and it was such a wonderful... read moreWhat an absolute blessing this retreat was. I haven't meditated in many years and it was such a wonderful approach to all levels. I learned so many tangible tools to support my meditation journey which has resulted in a really support to my over all health already (getting to sleep easier, less reactive, more loving relationships). I plan to attend this every few years to keep growing my skills and allow for me freedom and awareness as I move through the world. Susan lives breaths these teaching and I feel so lucky to have been her student twice now. 100% would recommend! read lessDripping B.4/17/2024Susan is a calm and kind teacher. She shared some complex information in a clear manner and set me up... read moreSusan is a calm and kind teacher. She shared some complex information in a clear manner and set me up with motivation and skills for a home practice. I had an amazing experience and would highly recommend this retreat. read lessJo H.4/17/2024
- Its as if i was wearing bifocals before this retreat and now i have 20:20 vision. Susan has the most... read moreIts as if i was wearing bifocals before this retreat and now i have 20:20 vision. Susan has the most incredible knowledge, demeanour and warmth. I couldn't meditate for 5 minutes beforehand and now i look forward to meditating each day. read lessSimon R.4/17/2024Felt very lucky that Suze has decided to dedicate herself to sharing the incredible knowledge and experience she has accrued... read moreFelt very lucky that Suze has decided to dedicate herself to sharing the incredible knowledge and experience she has accrued through her overseas study of meditation. Not only has Suze brought it back to us in NZ, she also unpacked it in a very accessible and organic way, and by the end of the retreat I felt genuinely on track to creating a better way of thinking and living. A benefit of this 4 day course was that it attracted those to join who already had a curiosity for meditation so we could all enjoy going deeper into the topic together, and made like-minded friends in the process 🙂 Loved the Dome at Lake Hāwea, what a beautiful setting in which to learn and detach from the rest of the world! Thank you, Suze! Kt read lessCeroc A.12/01/2023I have just returned home from a 4 day meditation retreat with Susan Allan. Susan's method of directing through experience,... read moreI have just returned home from a 4 day meditation retreat with Susan Allan. Susan's method of directing through experience, explaining and encouraging discussion is very effective. We worked hard on our learning by way of growing and developing our meditation experience over the four days, along with knowledge learning and discussion, and it shows! I learned so much.The delight of feeling benefits from an intense four day experience can only encourage me to maintain a daily practice. Soon after I returned home from the rainy drive I cleaned my meditation space - and yes I was excited to get on my cushion for my first home practice since the retreat, this morning. Thank you Susan and thank you to Kate for the lovely yoga to start the day. Susan wisely employed the skills of one of our class to have some tasty healthy snack treats on hand too. read lessFrances A.12/01/2023
- Meditation retreats are amazing. Highly recommend, learnt a lot!Raphael v.12/01/2023Susan is a wonderful teacher: her knowledge, patience, kindness and ability to guide on a meditation path is precious. Highly recommend!Maiju P.12/01/2023Susan’s meditation retreat - spot on! Susan has a gift to teach beautifully, clearly and lovingly.Jenny C.12/01/2023
Susan Allen who is leading the retreat is the founder of Yoga Ground, studios in Auckland and Wanaka, New Zealand. She also owns Entering the Stream, a world class online yoga and meditation platform and The Yoga Transition, a yoga teacher mentorship business. Read more about Susan here.
Retreats NZ | susan@theyogatransition.com | +64-21-222-6550
Retreats NZ susan@theyogatransition.com
+64-21-222-6550