One Day Yoga Retreat
Embodying the Chakras: The Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Sat 28 February 9am-3pm
Treat yourself to a one-day yoga retreat! This is the perfect way to take time out and reconnect to yourself in peaceful surroundings.
This is the second event in a series of seven day-retreats. At the heart of this second day retreat is the continuation of the exploration of the chakra system; this time with the sacral chakra – our water chakra. Cultivating a sense of self, sensuality and creativity through asanas, breath, meditation, nature connection, guided relaxation and a nourishing lunch.
What to expect:
- an extended yoga session incl pranayama, meditation and sounds specific to the Sacral Chakra
- an insightful talk about the Chakras in general and specifically about the Sacral Chakra
- a delicious organic vegetarian lunch
- a nature connection exercise connecting us to the Water and the Water element
- guided relaxation (yoga nidra) and a restorative afternoon yoga session
Come and join this blissful day! All are welcome! Yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, eye pillows and yoga blocks are provided.
Bookings essential: $140. Anja 021 023 50601or anja@avida.co.nz
@ Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Paekākāriki
Ayurveda study course – The Foundations #1 (online)
4 Wednesdays starting 25 February @ 7-8.30pm
In this series of four online classes I will share my knowledge of Ayurvedic Medicine from my years of study and practice. By the end of this course, you understand the following principles:
• The philosophies that underpin Āyurveda
• The five mahābhūtas (elements)
• The twenty guṇas (qualities)
• The seven dhātus (tissues)
• The three doṣas (vāta, pitta, kapha)
• The fifteen subdoṣas
• Agni (the digestive fire) how it works and what disturbs it
• Āma (morbid material in the body)
• Mala (waste products)
As we go through the theory, I will relate all of this back to your own body and wellbeing. So you will feel empowered to better look after your own health.
Bookings essential. $180 for four classes. Anja 021 023 50601 anja@avida.co.nz
Ayurvedic Cooking Class – Autumn Treats
Sunday 8 March, 9.30am-2pm in Motueka
Saturday 2 May, 9.30am – 2pm in Paekakariki
Learn how to cook tasty seasonal meals based on Ayurvedic principles and enhance your health and wellbeing. The workshop entails an introduction to Ayurvedic cooking plus practical tips on Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle, followed by a 2.5hour hands on cooking class and a shared lunch. Delicious vegetables, legumes, spices, chutneys, grains and sweets according to the autumn season are on the menu. All ingredients are organic and homegrown where possible.
Cost: $140 per person includes a five-course organic vegetarian lunch and a recipe booklet
Chef Anja is an Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner, yoga teacher and a food lover. Contact her on 021 023 50601 to book your spot.
Autumn Equinox Celebration
Cacao Ceremony I Havan Fire I Kirtan Chanting
Saturday 21 March 6-9pm
@ Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Paekakariki
Join us for a beautiful evening honouring the Autumn Equinox—the half way point between the longest day and shortest day of the year. We are entering into the fiery energy of Aries.
We’ll open with a heart-expanding cacao elixir, followed by a traditional havan (fire ceremony) for release and ignition. We then move into the sacred sound of kirtan to awaken devotion, connection and inner radiance.
Bookings essential: $33. Anja 021 023 50601 or anja@avida.co.nz
Yoga & Chai
Paekākāriki: Sundays 9-11am 22 Feb, 15 Mar, 3 May, 17 May
Motueka: Saturdays 9-10.15am 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 9 May
Join me for a blissful blend of relaxation and rejuvenation in my Yoga and Chai class! Start with a calming yoga flow designed to stretch and strengthen your body, followed by a cozy relaxation session and end the class sipping on warm, spiced chai tea. It’s the perfect way to unwind on a Sunday morning, find balance and connect with yourself in a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. All levels are welcome!
Yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, eye pillows and yoga blocks are provided.
Cost: $25 (Paekakariki) $15 (Motueka)
Bookings required: Anja 021 02350601 or anja@avida.co.nz
Ayurveda study course – Beyond the basics #2 (online)
4 Wednesdays starting 25 March @ 7-8.30pm
In this series of four online classes I will share my knowledge of Ayurvedic Medicine from my years of study and practice. By the end of this course, you understand the following principles:
• Srotas (the 13 primary channels in the body)
• Pancakarma (the 5 cleansing techniques)
• Ayurvedic Herbs (an introduction to the 20 most important herbs plus herbal formulations)
• Food as Medicine
As we go through the theory, I will relate all of this back to your own body and wellbeing. So you will feel empowered to better look after your own health.
Bookings essential. $180 for four classes. Anja 021 023 50601 anja@avida.co.nz
South Island Wilderness Retreat
An introductory weekend to survival skills, bush craft and nature connection
Fri 7 to Sun 9 January 2027
This retreat offers the opportunity to learn the foundation of survival skills in a well supported learning environment in a beautiful, rural setting near the Motueka River. Deepen your connection with nature via these skills which will enable you to return to a simpler more sustainable life.
Throughout the weekend, partake in enriching workshops that delve into the principles of survival and bushcraft, so that you feel empowered to thrive in any environment. Learn to make fire by friction using a bow drill, learn how to build an all-weather shelter, learn how and where to find food and water.
This weekend has plenty to offer for the seasoned Kiwi hunter, keen outdoorsy person and nature lover.
Accommodation: bring your own tent, sleeping bag and camping mattress
Cost: $350 includes all freshly prepared vegetarian meals (organic where possible), $100 deposit required to secure your spot. Enquire for a family price.
Arrival Friday 4pm. Departure Sunday 4pm.
Bookings required: Anja on 021 02350601or anja@avida.co.nz
@ Motueka Valley