Beach Retreats
Body and mind practices to reconnect with your truth
Get in touch with your unique gifts, your sense of worth - so you can live a life based on your own intentions, not someone elses
Connect to an inner wise knowing, a clarity, and courage to live with more peace and purpose
Yoga ~ Fitness ~ Yoga Nidra Sleep Meditation ~ Wisdom talks ~ Deep relaxation
Drawing on the wisdom of yoga and the science of wellbeing learn to build your INNER STRENGTHS
With Jo Jarden, certified yoga teacher, personal trainer, life coach
Saturday 2nd March 10am-4.30pm $175 (includes lunch)
Replenish, rest and reconnect
Retreating from the busy-ness of our lives allows us the opportunity for truth, wisdom and healing to naturally arise. Given the right conditions we allow the unfolding of our true nature be awakened. We connect to an inner wise knowing, a clarity, a sense of wholeheartedness and courage to live a more peaceful and purposeful life.
The yogic wisdom (or the Vedas) is the oldest body of knowledge known to humanity. Jo draws on this wisdom along with science based practices to help you understand the roots of your struggles and to activate the happiness and joy response inside of you.
experience body and mind practices to:
Get more clarity and access inner peace, and calm
Help you make values based decisions, rather than emotionally lead ones
Become less attached to old stories and automatic ways of reacting
Find time to slow down and get back in tune with your intuitive wisdom
Calm your mind and open your heart
Be inspired by the timeless spiritual and wellness practices
Mental freedom
At this retreat you will also learn how your life challenges are exactly what you need for your own growth and evolution. It’s not about perfecting everything around us, but rather learning to remain at peace regardless of our circumstances.
Now this is truly an art! And not easy. But this is, in my view, is a reflection of someone who is successful in life….someone who is not a victim of their circumstances, but rather has found mental freedom, despite their circumstances.
“There is no set of conditions that leads to lasting happiness. Lasting happiness doesn’t come from conditions; it comes from learning to flow with conditions” - Cory Muscara via Zen monks
This retreat is for you if:
You constantly feel overcommitted and want to do more of what truly matters to you in your daily life
You seem to have an undercurrent of never truly feeling at peace with your life
You have reached a level of success in your business life or personal life and still feel unfulfilled in some way, as if “there’s got to be something more in life”
You want to elevate your life to a new level with more meaning and joy
As a result you will experience:
A connection to a steady place within you that is wise, unwavering, centred and at peace
Joyful connection to yourself and others
Awakening of your own intuitive wisdom and healing
Greater focus
Insight into a deeper meaningful way of life
stunning beachside location
Located on the beach front with panoramic ocean views and nestled amongst native NZ bush land and forest walks, this stunning retreat location is just outside of Christchurch and is easily accessible by main road.
At this retreat you will enjoy:
Beach front yoga
Yin relaxation - a meditative style of yoga
Yoga nidra - Yogic sleep meditation
Yoga and breathing practices for finding inner calm
Evidence based practices for better focus, and feeling more joy
A daily workout to feel vibrant and strong (optional)
Learn to use our inner strengths as powerful resources for building resilience
Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Lunctime swim, and beach walks.
Suitable for beginners. No yoga experience required.
what to bring?
Wear something comfortable, we will do some yoga
Please turn off mobile phones and remove shoes at the door of the venue
Some yoga mats are provided, but feel free to bring your own
location
Spencer Park Surf Lifesaving facility - 150 Heyders Road, Spencer Park Beach, Spencerville, Christchurch. Detailed instructions for ease of finding the venue will be emailed to you prior to the start date.
Your teacher
Jo Jarden is a personal trainer, yoga teacher and the founder of Heart and Mind Yoga studio in Central Christchurch. With 10 years experience in health promotion, she now helps people find physical vitality, mental peace and how to live with purpose.
Qualifications include:
Certified Yoga Teacher Santosha Yoga Institute, Registered Australian Yoga Alliance 2017
Certificate in Advanced Personal Training, Fit College New Zealand, 2016
Bachelor of Science with Honours Public Health. University of Canterbury, New Zealand 2006
Bachelor of Arts Mass Communication and Psychology. University of Canterbury, New Zealand 2005
To learn more about Jo click here
Services include:
Workplace Yoga - 1 hour yoga session, wellbeing workshops, half-day or full day wellness retreats, speaking events.
Private Session - 1 hour health coaching session, beginners yoga session 147 Papanui Road, Christchurch or online
Community events - 2hr Deep Restore Sundays held monthly
Retreats - Beachside and around other beautiful locations around NZ
Book your session here, or contact Jo 022 125 3011
payment
Early Bird Price just $155 (finishes 21st Feb)
One-day Retreat $175
What people say about Jo’s retreats
“Hi Jo, I just wanted to say thanks again for the amazing day yesterday. I was nervous turning up, but as soon as I arrived that all left me. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. You are amazing sharing your readings, thoughts and own personal life experiences. It’s all very much appreciated. It leaves me with plenty to reflect on in my own life which is positively beneficial” - Jenny
“Thanks for a lovely day yesterday. Beautifully organised from start to finish. Appreciated your honesty” - Kris
“Thank you for such a beautiful day. The retreat was restful, insightful and it was a great chance to unwind and look deep within myself to find answers. I look forward to the next one” - Jyoti
“I was a bit apprehensive about coming but I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed the day and all the knowledge you shared with us. I felt so good driving home. Thank you for lifting my spirits” - Geoff
“Just wanted to say a very big thank you for todays workshop. I loved every minute of it! I enjoyed the movement, the deep thinking. And it was also great to get chatting to like-minded people ” - Gemma
“Thanks very much for creating such an authentic and calming space!” - Gillian
