(No availability) 4 Day Stillness, Movement, and Awareness Silent Meditation Retreat in Colville, North Island

What to expect

• You will practice during several guided sessions of sitting practice, walking meditation, gentle movement, and spending time in nature
• The retreat is in full silence but instructions will be given
• The soundtrack of the retreat is: ease, awareness, and simplicity
• Mahamudra centre provides very conducive conditions and an excellent setting with its remote location and rural, peaceful surroundings

Benefits of practicing in retreat

Everyone seems to live in a busy and speedy world where there is so much to do and so much that comes towards you. It can be very beneficial to take time out from one’s daily routine, to step back from one’s day to day responsibilities, and work with one’s mind. A great benefit of practicing in retreat is that there are no distractions so you can really be with yourself. Simplifying your days gives clarity to the mind. You can just focus on your inner landscape, on just this one breath, on just this one step. Practicing together with others also provides tremendous inspiration and support.

Your retreat becomes truly meaningful when you can apply the insights you have gained into your daily life: when your buttons are being pushed, when things get busy or when you feel stuck. Engaging in retreat is a gift for yourself and a gift for the world. This retreat is suitable for anyone new to meditation and for those familiar with meditation that want to deepen and enrich their practice.

The schedule will include alternating sessions of sitting and walking meditation, gentle movement, and time spent in nature, as well as rest periods and delicious vegetarian meals - all in an idyllic retreat setting on the Coromandel. This retreat will allow participants to build a regular mindfulness practice. Everyone warmly welcome, no experience required!

Program outline:

Friday, February 5th

• 13:00 - 17:00 Registrations
• 18:00 Dinner followed by an intro talk and your first meditation session

Saturday and Sunday, February 6th - 7th

Full day schedule starting at 7 a.m. with sitting practice and setting a motivation for the day, and ending at 8:45 p.m. with a guided meditation

Monday, February 8th

Starts at 7 a.m. with sitting practice and setting a motivation for the day and ends at 12:30 p.m. with a group lunch

The area has stunning beaches, national parks and hiking trails. The retreat takes place near the beautiful tourist town of Coromandel, accessible by ferry from Auckland. The quaint town of Colville is within walking distance.

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You will be provided with healthy vegetarian meals. Mahamudra can cater for gluten-free, vegan, and other dietary requirements on request.

• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily vegetarian meals and drinks
• Facilities fee
• Instruction and guided meditations

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Transportation

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.