Sun & Moon Retreat
Kia Ora / Namaste - Welcome, I have curated the next few days to the Moon and Sun, on January 13th we get to experience the Full Moon together discovering the abundance and fullness of the last few weeks, and allowing the release as the Full moon goes into its
waning phase. On January 14th - a beautiful day with the Sun in where we will Journey into the Qualities of the Sun. Auspicious Day. I Invite yourself to rest and discover whatever arises as we journey through this together.
January 13:
Arrive at 2:00pm
Free Time until 4:00pm
4.00pm - Welcome circle and set intentions for the two days.
Yoga - 45min Moon Salutations / Breathwork
6:00pm onwards: Dinner - not a group dinner
7.30pm - Jyotish Astrology (sidereal) talk - speaking to the full Moon placement of the sign it is in and the Lunar Mansion it resides in tonight.
Evening Full Moon Meditation.
January 14:
Sun ☀️ - Today we work with Surya (Sun)
6:30am - 6:45am: Meditation then short break - depending on sunrise we will meet.
6.45 am - 7.45am: Sun Salutations/ breathwork /
8:00am: Breakfast
9:30am-11:30am: Workshop - TBD
Open - Q&A
12:00pm: Lunch
Free Time after lunch - you may go to 2pm. Today is an auspicious day walk the labyrinth with an intention or take one of the mapped walks - optional .
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Yin Yoga practice
6:00pm: Group Dinner
7:30pm: Moon Meditation - optional
January 15:
6:30am - 6:45am: Meditation then short break
7:00am - 6:45am: Yoga
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:30am-11:30 am - Workshop TBD
12:00pm: Lunch
· Please note if you are not staying for the second retreat that your belongings must be out of your room by 9:30am for cleaning purposes. These guests will leave Mana after lunch that day.
Accommodation details:
In order to optimise numbers of people on this retreat - we are offering twin, limited double, limited triple share and limited quad share accommodation.
Should you want Single accommodation - please email amy@thecotour.com. There will be a limited number of Single accommodation rooms made available. These will require a single supplement to be paid.
Double accommodation option: you must book with someone else
Twin Share accommodation option: our preference is that you book with someone else - but should you require someone to room with - please email amy@thecotour.com to enquire about being matched - we will accommodate where we can.
Triple or Quad Share accommodation option: you must book with either two or three other guests.
Ponga Lodge:
- near the main lodge, meeting and dining room. Near Sauna.
- share bathrooms - 4 showers and two toilets
- each room has a wash basin
- 7 rooms available
Moana Lodge:
- close to the main lodge, meeting and dining room.
- each room has an ensuite
- 5 rooms available
* If you are purchasing a Twin or Double or Triple or Quad accommodation package: - please advise as to who you will be sharing with - by emailing amy@thecotour.com at time of purchase. We require that those whom you are sharing with make a purchase or organise a payment plan commitment within 48 hours of your booking.
Inclusions:
Lunch: January 14 and January 15
Dinner: January 13 and January 14
Breakfast: January 14 and 15
Tea/Coffee/water - please note that we will not be having scheduled morning or afternoon teas. The meals are very nourishing and we ask that you be mindful in between scheduled meals in terms of what is scheduled and what you choose to consume.
* Please see information about the food at Mana Retreat Centre in this link: https://manaretreat.com/the-mana-kitchen/ -ALL FOOD IS VEGETARIAN and can accommodate for specific dietary needs.
* Use of Steam Sauna & Bush Bath (will be on request and scheduled - so that those whom want to use this during the retreat get to do so)
* Use of yoga equipment at Mana - no need to bring your own unless advised to do so. When you book and fill in official registration form you will be asked if you are planning on bringing your own mat and bolster or cushion
Programme: - as outlined above
Exclusions:
* Flights
* Transfers
* Massages
Things of importance to note: PLEASE READ:
PAYMENTS:
- Please ensure that if you pay outright online that you know who you are sharing with.
- If you would like to pay by a payment plan - you can make payments in September, October and November - each guest will be given a Specific Payment Package document which they must sign off on.
CONDITIONS OF BOOKING:
- Completion of confidential medical disclosure
- Sign off of Terms and Conditions - which include full cancellation policies, and a separate Payment Specific Document.
- Completion of Rachel Hunter's waiver form.
- Medical conditions disclosure.
- A minimum number of participants is required for the retreat to proceed - please book any connecting flights or other bookings with this in mind.
Massages:
A limited number of massages will be able to be scheduled over the Retreat period - this is at an extra cost to you and will be invoiced separately to the retreat and is only confirmed on receipt of payment. All payments for massages must be paid for at least 7 days out from the Retreat start date.
Should you have any further questions - please email amy@thecotour.com