At Yoga Within we offer beautiful retreats in stunning locations both within New Zealand and overseas.
Are you looking to immerse yourself in a lifestyle of yoga and wellness for a week? How about a weekend away in a beautiful mountain sanctuary with time to dedicate to your inner wellbeing, rejuvenation and restoration? Or perhaps you’re after the culture, food, and the vibrancy of one of our selected destinations, with daily yoga and meditation to add to the experience? We have all options covered!
Settling In
Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel
Body, Breath & Beyond
A Wellbeing Immersion
With Kim West & Jessica Devi
Yoga & Wellness Wanaka
Lookout Lodge,
Wanaka
Bali Bliss
The Yoga Shala, Ubud, Bali
Alive & Aligned
Reflections Retreat, Efate Island, Vanuatu
Settling In
Jessica Devi
Jessica is passionate about yoga, dance, creativity and mindful movement and believes they lead to a richer, more fulfilled and deeper experience of being human. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of health, wellbeing and fitness Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She is warm, generous and inclusive as a teacher and looks forward to spending 6 days in paradise with you. Find out more about Jessica in facebook and instagram - @yogawithinnz
Clare Etherton
Clare is a yoga teacher, dance movement therapist, early childhood educator and mother. Over the years, she has found joy and solace in movement practices and values the notion that we can be bodyful, as well as mindful. Clare values non-verbal communication and the memories, wisdom, emotion and somatic knowing our bodies hold and can directly and authentically express. She has been teaching yoga and somatic movement for well over a decade and continues to seek out opportunities to study and learn from experienced therapists, teachers and movement practitioners. Clare’s current movement focused work is as a yoga teacher and dance movement therapist. She facilitates clinical groups for DTNZ (Dance and Art therapy New Zealand) for children and adolescents with ASD and ADHD, and runs individual sessions for adults and children at her studio, Embodied Movement, in Waitoki. To contact Clare directly please visit www.embodiedmovement.co.nz
Date: August 6-9, 2021
Location: Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel
Spend a weekend of deeply mindful resting with Clare Etherton and Jessica Devi. Now in it’s 9th year our annual mid Winter relaxation retreat always delivers a beautiful weekend. Our intention is to create a space to reconnect, turn inward and rest your body, mind and spirit. Our 2021 intention invites you to 'settle in'. Settle into your practice, settle into your breath, your hopes, your dreams and your life. Mid Winter is a potent time to look inward, solidify dreams and directions and sow seeds for possibilities to flourish.
Our daily schedule includes active yoga, restorative yoga, yin yoga, gentle movement practices, guided relaxation techniques, self inquiry and time in nature.
Mana Retreat Centre is a place of deep healing, the food is nourishing, fresh and prepared with love and the staff are dedicated to their vision for a place of community, peace and wellness. Mana is always a healing, welcoming and wonderful place to be!
The perfect gift to yourself, the perfect Mid Winter reset. Join us!
Your Retreat Includes:
- Accommodation
- Incredible nourishing vegetarian meals
- Daily yoga and movement schedule
- Two experienced and dedicated facilitators to guide and support you throughout the weekend
Prices From: $430 - $520
Single rooms are available, but limited and are put aside for those with specific reasons reasons for needing them. Otherwise rooms are twin or quad share and prices reflect this.
Body Breath & Beyond
A Wellbeing Immersion With Kim West & Jessica Devi
Date: Friday, April 23 - Monday, April 26th
2021, Anzac weekend
Location: Castaways Resort
Wild coastal cliff tops… Yoga & Mindful Movement… Aromatherapy… stunning sunsets… upscale accommodation... luxury day spa
This is self care at it’s finest!
You are warmly invited to join Kim West and Jessica Devi at the luxurious Castaways Resort for a weekend of pure wellbeing! Enjoy 4 days of yoga, pilates, wellness workshops, aromatherapy, mindfulness, coastline walks and re-connection with your body, mind and spirit.
Only an hour outside of Auckland, Castaways Resort offers a true sense of escape sprawled along the gorgeous and remote Karioitahi Beach.
Castaways features well appointed chalets and studios fitted with modern amenities designed for restful enjoyment. The newly renovated Castaways Restaurant & Bar offers yummy wholesome meals and the Bersantai Day Spa can treat you to indulgent self care experiences.
This retreat promises to nurture, reactivate and rejuvenate your whole self over the long weekend!
Our schedule changes daily and offers a variety of experiences. All sessions are voluntary (you choose what to attend and when to self direct your time) and each day will deliver a variety of yoga, mindful movement, meditation, relaxation and self care practices.
Jessica and Kim are passionate movement and wellness facilitators and educators. They are dedicated to their craft and securely established in their personal practice and very much look forward to supporting you as you retreat with them at the stunning Castaways Resort.
SPACES ARE LIMITED & EXPECTED TO SELL QUICKLY!
The retreat price includes:
- 3 nights accommodation
- Fresh, nourishing meals
- A full yoga, movement and workshop schedule
- Full use of the facilities and grounds at Castaways.
Prices From:
- Twin share - $945 per person
- A limited number of single rooms are available at $1500 per person
- Only $200 to hold your spot!
Pricing plans available - start paying it off now and gift yourself a huge (re)treat next April!
For more info email jessica@yogawithin.co.nz or kimalmquist@gmail.com
We can’t wait to share this 4 day weekend with you!
Yoga & Wellness In Wanaka
with Jessica Devi & Kim West
8:00 - 9:00am - Rise & Shine Yoga
9:15 - 10:15am - Nourishing breakfast
11:00 - 1:00pm - Wellness Workshop
1:00 - 2:00pm - Scrumptious Lunch
2:00 - 4:00pm - Free time (massage, walk, rest etc)
4:00 - 6:00pm - Yoga + Essential Oils
6:00 - 7:00pm - Divine Dinner
7:30 - 9pm - Restorative Yoga/Yin Yoga
Date: October 23-27 2021
Location: Lookout Lodge, Wanaka
……..snow capped mountains…… turquoise lakes….. incredible scenery…...yoga and wellness every day & delicious, nutritious plant based meals.
Yoga & Wellness In Wanaka brings you 5 days of life affirming, soul enhancing, deeply nurturing time- just for you, because.....your wellbeing is worth it!
You are so very warmly invited to join Kim West and Jessica Devi at the Lookout Lodge in Wanaka. Nestled in stunning gardens with a magnificent outlook we will gather for 5 days of yoga, pilates, wellness workshops, essential oils, meditation, soul time, free time and rest time. This retreat promises to get you moving, connected, inspired and restored and we can’t wait to share it with you!
Join us for 5 days of:
Nurturing 'you' time
Nourishing Movement
Discovering Wholeness
Mindful Resting
Resetting & Reconnecting...
...to the glorious being that is….YOU!
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Jessica and Kim make a dynamic duo. Their passion for what they do, alongside over 50 years of combined experience enables them to create life affirming, deeply fulfilling, transformative & powerful experiences.
Our schedule changes daily and offers a variety of experiences.
SPACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED & FILLING FAST!
- The retreat price includes 4 nights accommodation, all your meals, a full yoga, movement and workshop schedule, full use of the facilities and grounds at Lookout Lodge and some super special added ‘experiences’ at local attractions.
- The price does not include airfares to Queenstown (currently around $200 return from Auckland) or transport from Queenstown to Wanaka (we can arrange shuttles for around $50pp).
- Prices start at $240 per day ($1200 total) per person for twin share (or couple)
- A very limited number of single rooms are available at $1800 per person
- only $200 to secure your spot (pricing plans available).
If you would like to book your spot please let us know, we believe this retreat will fill fast and we would love you to be one of the souls who join us.
Here’s to making the most of 2021 and living our fullest lives!
Bali Bliss
Here’s what was said about Bali Bliss 2019:
“The joy I experienced over that week was something I don’t ever recall experiencing. Such a great mix of women. We appreciated yoga and eating well - but also enjoyed coffee, cocktails and shopping! It was a very balanced retreat!”
“Loved it! A great mix of being able to hang with others and also do your own thing if needed.”
“I love how I felt ok during the classes to do what I needed to do and what my body was telling me to do, even if that was different to what was going on”.
“It was the best experience ever! Starting each day with yoga, as I usually don't do any exercise in the morning, and having three sessions every day was so lovely!”
We can accommodate twin share, couples and singles however there are limited options available for each type of room. To ensure your preference is available do make sure to book your spot soon.
To check out The Shala visit their website https://www.theshalabali.com/
To register your interest and discuss booking a spot contact Jessica at jessica@yogawithin.co.nz
Date: Due to covid19 this retreat is postponed for now
Location: The Yoga Shala, Ubud, Bali
Discover paradise in Bali, the land of 1000 temples.
The Shala is a retreat centre of exceptional beauty and tranquility in the heart of Ubud. Voted as one of Bali’s most beautiful yoga spaces The Shala is known as an oasis for wellness. “Lovingly created as a sanctuary to reconnect with your essence and realign with nature.”
This peaceful oasis comes complete with an infinity pool, Ayurvedic spa (all natural, traditional Indian and Balinese treatments), stunning yoga practice space, a pure vegetarian organic cafe, delightful shared spaces and plenty of spots to snuggle away some moments in solitude.
Cocooned among the magnificent nature of Ubud and set amidst working rice fields, yet only a few minutes to the nearby vibrant, colourful centre of Ubud, The Shala Bali truly is your complete wellness getaway.
This carefully curated 7 day retreat offers daily yoga, healthy eating and the uniquely magical experience of the rich, reverent culture of Bali. With plenty of free time to treat yourself at the spa, take a dip in the pool or a day nap, shop in nearby Ubud or connect with others, Bali Bliss will leave you feeling blissed out and blessed out!
Your Bali Bliss retreat Includes:
- 6 nights of stunning accommodation
- 2 nutritious plant based meals daily
- Temple visit, mala making workshop, traditional Agni Hotra fire ceremony and other activities
- 2-3 Daily yoga, movement, meditation, self inquiry or creativity based sessions
- Use of the infinity pool, access to the on-site spa, cafe and grounds
Prices From: $1550 - $2200
(Airfares and airport transfers not included) A limited number of single rooms are available on a first come first served basis. Otherwise rooms are twin, couple or triple share and prices reflect this.
Alive & Aligned
Your Journey Into Yoga & Wellness.
7:00 - 8:15am - ‘Your Peace of Paradise’ yoga with Kim
8:30am - Breakfast
10:00 - 11:30am - ‘Discover Your Creative Flow’ with Jessica
11:30 - 1:00pm - Free Time
1:00 - 2:00pm - Lunch
2:30 - 3:30pm - iRest guided relaxation with Jessica
3:30 - 5:30pm Free Time
5:30 - 6:30pm - Essential Oils for Self Care with Kim
6:30 - 7:30pm - Dinner
8:00 - 9:00pm - Restorative yoga
Date: Due to Covid19 this retreat is postponed for now
Location: Reflections Retreat, Efate Island, Vanuatu
Jessica Devi and Kim West weave together their combined passion for movement and wellness in beautiful Vanuatu. Yoga, pilates, meditation, free movement, health tips, creativity, essential oils and mindfulness will all feature - carefully interwoven to create a landscape of new experiences, opportunities to deepen your practice and a framework for creating a life that feels connected, alive and aligned.
Our intention for this retreat is to offer the opportunity to dive deeply into your practice. This is an immersive experience. All sessions are voluntary (you choose what you attend and what you do not) and each day will deliver a variety of different styles of yoga, mindful movement, self care, self inquiry and learning. With two facilitators who are both dedicated to their craft and securely established in their own practice you will be well held and supported during your time in Vanuatu.
Our retreat will be spent in the tranquil, stunningly beautiful area of Havannah Harbour. Reflections Retreat provides casual luxury, nourishing cuisine and plenty of places to soak up the medicine and beauty of the natural surroundings.
Your Immersive Retreat Experience Includes:
- 5 Nights Sea-Side Accommodation
- 3 Fresh, Wholesome, Plant Based Meals per Day
- 3-4 Daily Ocean-Front Integrated Movement & Wellness Sessions
- Island Activities, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Boat Ride
- Swimming Pool, Beautiful Beach Front Access, Walks
- One 60 Minute Massage
- 2 Seasoned and dedicated facilitators to guide and support you
Prices From: $3050 - $3550
Only a short 3.5hr flight from Auckland, Vanuatu is an easy choice for those wishing to immerse in practice for a week while enjoying the warmth and beauty of island life.
A limited number of single rooms are available on a first come first served basis. Otherwise rooms are twin, couple or triple share and prices reflect this.
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