Shala Full Moon Wilderness Wellness Retreat offers an opportunity to celebrate November full moon with connection with Mother Nature, learning healthy practices and share quality time with your Shala community. What to receive for the Mind-Body-Soul-Emotional wellbeing:
• Yoga in Nature (explore yourself and beautiful lake and valleys)
• Pranayama (breath work, for the mind)
• Meditation (observing the mind)
• Cacao Ceremony (raise the serotonin level, a gift from this medicinal plant!)
• Ayurveda workshop (nutrition)
• Sound Healing (relax and feel)
• Community circle (express your feelings & life learnings, what are you grateful for?)
Booking is via Humanitix and need to be done by the 1st of November. https://events.humanitix.com/shala-full-moon-wilderness-wellness-retreat No Refund policy.
Program below, and bonus surprises on the retreat, come and join us!
-Friday 15 November “Full Moon Date”:
-Arrival. Be at Lake Ohau Round Bush DOC camping ground by 8pm, 2km pass Lake Ohau Lodge.
-Full Moon Cacao Ceremony, Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing. Follow by circle, Kirtan-Chanting/Music Playing and storytelling. Bring your tent/camper, a blanket or yoga mat, Organic-Natural insect repellent like Tea Tree or cover yourself, sleeping gear and food and tea to share. Food will be “potluck”. Non-alcohol or drugs allowed. Sharing and being healthy is a wonderful way to show love!
-Saturday 16th
A-Hatha Yoga by the lake: 7am.
B-Pranayama/Meditation: 8:00-8:30 am
C-Share breakfast, 8:30-9:30am
D-Drive Departure, 9:30 am (carpool). Drive to the end of the road then Walk to Huxley Hut (https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/ruataniwha-conservation-park/things-to-do/huts/huxley-forks-hut, 4.5-6hrs), camp or stay in hut (6 bunks + camping). Beautiful valleys mountains views of Hopkins and Huxley valleys. Easy flat walk most of the ways with some forest and river panoramas for nature connection. Meditation and sound healing practices in nature will be guided by Alex during the walk in some magical/energetic spots. Shared lunch by the river.
E-Yin Yoga/Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing: before dinner.
F-Ayurveda Workshop (by Huxley River): 10 healthy habits for Ayurveda and Yoga
G-Gratitude meditation: Grub a cup of tea, open your heart and share your feelings, what are you grateful for?
Sunday 17th of November
A-Hatha Yoga by the river: 7am
B-Pranayama/Meditation: 8:00-8:30 am
C-Share breakfast: 8:30-9:30am
D-Departure: 10am
Event Venue
Lake Ohau, Christchurch, New Zealand
