Middlehurst Wellness Retreat
Thursday 6th March - Sunday 9th March 2025
Body and mind practices to live with more JOY and VITALITY!
Yoga ~ Fitness ~ Breathing ~ 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, yoga teacher & personal trainer
Price: $585 (Single), $755 (Queen)
See accomodation details below
Unwind in a Stunning resort town
This retreat location is nestled in the heart of Hanmer Springs amongst natural wonders, surrounded by stunning mountainous scenery and easy to reach local attractions. It’s the best place to escape - Hanmer Springs is an easy drive, just 90 minutes north of Christchurch.
Hanmer Springs is a stunning resort town in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for the thermal pools and spa, with its mineral waters where you can soak in the tranquility of natural beauty. Centrally located for your convenience this retreat is based in walking distance of shops, restaurants and nature walks.
disconnect to reconnect
On this 4-day Wellness Retreat you will unwind, and have space from your daily pressures to top up your reserves and to feel more physical vitality and mental peace.
Yoga - for stretching, strengthening, and finding your vitality
Yin relaxation - a meditative style of yoga
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)
Wisdom talks - Learn to use our inner strengths as powerful resources for building resilience
Suitable for beginners. No yoga experience required.
Yoga helps restore balance in our body and mind. When life gets challenging, or we have a fearful situation in front of us, we get out of balance and we experience stress. The experience of stress affects our breath, our immune system, and our general state of health
Its important that we know how to bring ourselves back to a place of balance and vitality. People find the poses in yoga help shift the energy in the body to feel more overall vitality and energy for daily life.
This unique retreat will combine both body and mind practices to help you boost your health and general feelings of positivity. We will get out of our head and into your body utilising the combination of ancient yoga wisdom and wellbeing science techniques to help you release tension and grow your inner strengths.
Experience culinary excellence
Retreat schedule
Friday 5th August
Arrival 5-7.30pm, dinner at retreat 7.30pm
Saturday 6th August
9am Yoga, Breathing, Meditation
10am-10.30am Morning tea
10.30am-11.30am Wisdom talks
11.30am-12.30pm Mini workout, Yoga
12.30am-1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm-2.30pm Wisdom talks
2.30pm-3pm Afternoon tea
3pm-4pm Yin relaxation
Saturday afternoon, evening optional activities: Thermal hot pools and spa, walk up Conical hill, Group dinner
Sunday 7th August
8.30am-9.30am Morning Yoga, Breathing, Meditation
9.30am-9.45am Refreshments
10am - 10.30am Wisdom talks
10.30am -11.30am Yin relaxation and Closing Meditation
11.30am-12pm Goodbyes and departure
what to bring?
Yoga mat, pillow, blanket
Togs, towel
Wear something comfortable, we will do some yoga
Please turn off mobile phones and remove shoes at the door of the venue
Yoga mats are provided, but feel free to bring your own
Breakfast food, tea coffee
Included:
Friday night dinner
Saturday morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
Sunday morning tea
Not included:
Breakfasts
Saturday dinner
Hot pools entry
Retreat location
6 Oregon Heights, Hanmer Springs
Further details on getting to the retreat will be emailed to you closer to the time.
Accomodation
Stay at the retreat location
2 nights, Friday and Saturday
Available options:
Room 1: Queen (Sold out)
Room 2: Queen (Sold out)
Room 3: Single, Single (Sold out)
Room 4: Single, Single (Sold out)
Room 5: Single, Single (Sold out)
$785 (Queen)
$605 (Single)
More accomodation just released (virtually next door)
2 nights, Friday and Saturday
Available options:
Room 1: Double (Sold out)
Room 2: Single, Single (Sold out)
Room 3: Single, Single (Sold out)
$755 (Queen)
$585 (Single)
*payment plans available. Contact Jo to arrange jo@heartandmindyoga.co.nz
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
What people say about Jo’s retreats
“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