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Yoga and Nature Retreat in New Zealand with Annie Carpenter
Join Annie in one the most beautiful places on this planet - Maruia River Retreat in the rainforest paradise of the South Island, the Shenandoah.
This 6-day retreat will restore you: body, mind and heart.
What to expect:
Daily SmartFlow Yoga practices, with Annie Carpenter, founder of SmartFlow Yoga
Guided Nature and Birding walks with Mark Ayre, professional ornithologist and local birding guide
Guided Meditations, both seated and walking in Nature
This 6-day Yoga and Nature Retreat is limited to 12 spaces and is open to Yoga and Nature lovers at all levels. The Yoga practices will be deep and focused but accessible to all who love Yoga. The guided nature walks and birding will be designed for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of New Zealand and deepen their relationship to the Great Web of Life, of which we are all an integral part.
Annie has found that evolving the attention necessary to become steady and quiet, and activating the observational skills of deep-listening and visual-scanning that Birding requires awakens a mindset that is familiar to her from Yoga and Meditation practices. This time in the beauty and quiet of Maruia River Retreat will transport us all to the Heart of Yoga: steady, focused and joyfully present.
Your stay includes luxurious accommodations, nourishing gourmet meals, and the opportunity to explore breathtaking surroundings and daily classes and workshops with Annie. With only 12 spots available, this retreat promises an intimate and enriching experience.
Don't miss this chance to rejuvenate your body and mind, and deepen your yoga practice in a spectacular setting. Book now to secure your place in this once-in-a-lifetime retreat.
Retreat Package inclusions:
Total of 20 hours* of SmartFLOW Yoga classes and workshops with Annie Carpenter
5-night stay single occupancy in the Master Villa or twin share occupancy in a Luxe Villa (Super King or 2 King Single bed set-up)
Bespoke vegetarian menu curated by Maruia River Retreat’s Resident Chef (dairy and egg included)
Welcome Snacks and Teas upon arrival
Dinners every night
Continental Breakfast every morning
Gourmet Packed lunches daily
Guided Forest and Bird Walk on NZ flora and fauna and access to private nature trails within the 500-acre nature estate and to the nearby Motueka Spit.
Use of Retreat facilities: River hot tub, infrared chroma-therapy forest sauna, cold shower and Finnish sauna facilities and access to the library collection
Free Wi-Fi at the Lounge and Wellness Centre. There is 4G mobile coverage so you can use your own data for your Internet in your villas
Local guided tour and group transfer service to and from Nelson Airport to Maruia River Retreat (bookings required).
Arrival day: Pick up at the Nelson airport at 11am, includes a visit to the Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve
Departure day: Arrive at Nelson Airport at 2pm (depart MRR at 11am), includes a visit to Lake Rotoiti and the Nelson Lakes National Park
*For teachers: The 20 hours can be counted as Continuing Education Credits with SmartFLOW Yoga, The School of Yoga and Yoga Alliance.
Retreat Pricing: Only 12 spaces (Solo occupancy upon request).
EARLY BIRD PRICING BELOW IS $500 OFF THE PUBLISHED RATE.
USD3,500 / NZD5,500 per person based on twin-share occupancy at the Luxe Villa (Early Bird)
USD4,600 / NZD7,500 per person for solo occupancy at the Master Villa, by request (Early Bird)
Payment terms:
USD1,000 / NZD1,000 reservations deposit & remaining balance within 60 days of booking.
*Cancellations terms: Non-refundable deposit; final cancellation date is 31 May 2024.
TO INQUIRE AND BOOK, email reservations@maruia.co.nz.
About ANNIE CARPENTER – MS, 500EYRT
Annie Carpenter, the creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a “teacher’s teacher” she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie’s playful personality and focused intelligence brings depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A committed student of Yoga for over 40 years now, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings. A childhood of sports and dance lead her to New York, where she danced and taught for the Martha Graham Company, in the 80s, cementing her love of movement and yoga as true sanctuaries for the soul. By the 90s, she began teaching Yoga full time. She is grateful to all of her teachers over the years, including Swami Satchidananda, Maty Ezraty, Chuck Miller, Lisa Walford, Pattabhi Jois, Trudy Goodman and many others.
Annie is the author of SmartFLOW Yoga, a complete set of practice DVDs produced by Udaya, and Yoga for Total Back Care, a DVD produced by Yoga Journal, and several SmartFLOW manuals. She contributes regularly to Yoga Journal. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads 200/500 trainings and workshops globally, and at Glo.com.
Annie’s SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing. Annie’s method is rooted in deep respect and years of practice in the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Astanga Yoga. Annie is committed to inquiry and mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Day 1, Wednesday
2pm Welcome Lunch and Check-in
4pm to 6pm Welcome Class
630pm Dinner
8pm Evening Meditation
Day 2, Thursday
8am to 10am: Morning Practice at the Yoga Shala
10am to 11am: Breakfast
11am to 1pm: Guided Nature Walk in the Estate
1pm to 2pm Seated Lunch
Free time: massages, own walks, pool, hot tub/sauna, read/rest/nap
4pm to 6pm: Afternoon Practice and Workshop
630pm: Dinner
Day 3, Friday
8am to 10am: Morning Practice at the Yoga Shala
10am to 11am: Breakfast
1130am to 1230pm: Cultivating attention: Lecture and Meditation
1230pm to 130pm Seated Lunch
4pm to 600pm: Afternoon Practice and Workshop
630pm: Dinner
Day 4, Saturday
7am to 830am: Morning Practice at the Yoga Shala
830am to 930am: Breakfast
930am: Leave for half-day Birdwatching at Motueka Spit, allocate 2-hour travel, 3-hour walk and lunch, 2-hour return by 5pm
600pm: Dinner
800pm: Evening restoratives/Nidra
Day 5, Sunday
8am to 10am: Morning Practice at the Yoga Shala
10am to 11am: Breakfast
12pm to 1pm: Walking Meditation
1pm to 2pm Seated Lunch
4pm to 6pm: Afternoon Practice and Workshop
630pm: Final Dinner
Day 6, Monday - Last Day
8am to 930am: Morning Practice and Closing at the Yoga Shala
930am to 1030am: Breakfast
11am Checkout, Goodbyes and Leave for Nelson Airport