Retreats & Workshops

If you’re looking to take your yoga practice a step further, you can enquire into the regular Retreats and Workshops that are available to Simply Yoga students.

Retreat dates:

May 27-28 August 26-28 November 4-6

Workshop dates:

June 12 August 7 October 16

Retreats

Retreats take place at least three times per year, in the Mathesons Bay Studio. Generally for Level 1 and or 2 students, the Retreats are designed to give you an opportunity to explore your practice a little more deeply. Retreat attendees have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their yoga, free from the distractions of day to day life. …and you don’t even need to cook! Retreats generally start mid afternoon on a Friday and wrap up on Sunday just after lunch. Dates of Retreats Coming up: End of year Retreat –  November 4-6 We will need to be flexible (easy for you yogis!) with the timing of this retreat due to how unpredictable things have become. Contact Marise if you are interested in attending. 

Save the date!

November 4-6 Register here to receive the newsletter and updates on upcoming events.

What to expect

The first class starts on Friday afternoon and is often restorative to help you to settle into the weekend. Saturday morning classes are followed by breakfast and then free time when you can visit the beach, go for a bush walk, or just relax. Lunch is followed by a Yoga Philosophy discussion and an afternoon class. Sunday morning is made up of Pranayama, another class and then a well earned brunch. We usually take time to reflect on the weekend before heading home.

Food

Vegetarian meals are provided as part of your Retreat experience. We share all meals together and the food is almost always one of the highlights.

What to bring

Dress code is your usual yoga gear but be sure to bring socks and warmer gear for the restorative classes over the weekend. In the warmer months the beach is a short walk away and if you’re lucky… the spa pool may be in action. Yoga equipment is available at the studio but if you prefer to bring your own gear, then please feel free to do so. For the retreat veterans…remember to bring the notebooks from previous retreats.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available close to the studio. You can either opt to find accommodation yourself or get in touch to hear about one of the options available nearby. Although accommodation is not provided as part of the retreat, room rates are very reasonable.

Workshops

There are also regular workshops taking place throughout the year. These workshops will usually have a specific focus, such as breath work or a focus on a particular part of the body. Check with Marise to see what would be most suitable for you to attend if you are interested. Workshops are generally taught in the Mathesons Bay studio, and take place over the weekend. Register here to receive the newsletter and updates on upcoming events.

Introducing Workshops

Both schools are encouraged to attend the workshops which will introduce the new focus for the following 8 weeks. The workshops will be very hands-on, with lots of demonstrations, setting the foundations for the practice for the next 2 months. These will be held at Herne Bay Studio, and will be recorded if you are unable to attend. The workshop will provide the platform of knowledge and the studio and zoom classes will develop and build on your understanding.

workshop dates:

June 12th, August 7th, October 16th

Mathesons Bay Studio

Mathesons Bay is a stone’s throw away from Leigh, and not far from Matakana heading north.  Travel should take you about an hour and a quarter (depending on traffic), so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time.