Yoga Retreats
Saturday 18th January 2025
10am - 4.30pm
Body and mind practices
for PHYSICAL VITALITY, MENTAL PEACE, and to start 2025 with PURPOSE
Yoga ~ Deep relaxation~ Fitness ~ Yogic Breathing ~ Meditation
Drawing on the wisdom of yoga and the science of wellbeing
With Jo Jarden, yoga teacher & personal trainer
Suitable for men and women of all ages. No yoga experience required.
$155, including lunch
Recentre for the year ahead
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
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
As a result you will experience
Joyful connection to yourself and others
Awakening of your own intuitive wisdom and healing
Improved focus
Insight into a deeper meaningful way of life
Look ahead to one year from now…
If you look forward to one year from now and imagine your life is the best it’s ever been as a result of your intentional choices, what choices would you have to make today to make this best life a reality?
It’s never too late
The great thing is, it’s never too late to make changes in your life.
If the pain of where you are at right now, is greater than your pain of staying the same, you are ready for change.
Begin with the end in mind
Do you know the purpose of your life? If you don’t know your unique purpose and the direction of your own life, how can you make decisions today that lead you in that direction?
You were born with unique skills and talents and its life’s greatest adventure to discover what these are and share them with the world.
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favourable” - Seneca
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.
Purposefully designed practices
What’s included?
Yoga and breathing practices for physical and mental strength
Evidence based practices for reducing stress, feeling more joy, and building our inner strengths
Real talk about healthy habits - Getting to the core of our issues, rather than turning to band aid solutions
Use your inner strengths - get insight into your unique skills and talents, get clarity and direction, and to live with more meaning and purpose
Final meditation - A visioning meditation for imagining your life is the best it’s ever been in a year from now, and getting clear on your next steps to take right now.
Lunch and afternoon tea, all refreshments provided
Suitable for beginners. No yoga/meditation experience required.
“With consistency, persistence, and patience anything can become possible. Extraordinary results come from repeating ordinary actions over and over” – Alexander Ong
Your teacher
Jo Jarden is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and the founder of Heart and Mind Yoga studio in Christchurch. She has 12 year's experience as personal trainer, yoga teacher, and workshop/retreat facilitator including working with:
Business executives
Gyms, group yoga & fitness classes
Farmers and rural settings
Workplace retreats, events, and conferences
Her approach combines both body and mind practices to help people boost their health and general feelings of positivity. She utilises the combination of ancient yoga wisdom and wellbeing science techniques to help people release tension and grow their inner strengths.
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
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
Bring something warm for a meditation, and a jacket for a walk.
location, date, time
Saturday 18th January 2025
Spencer Beach Surf Lifesaving Club 150 Heyders Road, Spencerville - detailed instructions for arriving will be emailed closer to the day.
payment
1 Day Retreat $155, includes lunch
What people say about Jo’s events
“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
“Everyone said how much they enjoyed it and that it helped! Might have some yoga converts.” Kurt Thomas, Silver Fern Farms
“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