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Thrive in Wellness, Tauranga (2026)

11/02/2026

Upcoming Retreat
Sunday 22 March 2026.

18/01/2026

Join us for our first One Day Retreat of 2026, 08 February 2026, set within the tranquil embrace of our yurt, nestled among trees and flowing streams—an environment where peace and rejuvenation await.
Throughout the day, we will explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, focusing on the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and their harmony with the elements of air, water, fire, earth, and space.
Newsletter and flyer attached below with information

09/01/2026

One Day Ayurvedic Retreat Sunday 8 February 2026

Join us for our first One Day Retreat of 2026, set within the tranquil embrace of our yurt, nestled among trees and flowing streams—an environment where peace and rejuvenation await. This retreat is a rare opportunity to connect, reflect, learn, and nourish all your senses in a serene, natural setting.

Throughout the day, we will explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, focusing on the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and their harmony with the elements of air, water, fire, earth, and space.

Discover your unique constitution and gain practical tools to restore balance and vitality in everyday life. Through mindful living, diet, herbal remedies, meditation, and exercise, you will learn how to nurture and harmonize body, mind, and spirit.

For more information and registration please refer to the event flyer.

The inspiring day will be led by:
• Paula Harrison, Holistic Health Practitioner and Spiritual Teacher (NZ)
• Julie Harrison, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Educator and Health Practitioner (UK)

03/01/2026

Full Moon in Cancer: Emotional Insight and Nurturing Energy

We have our first full moon in Cancer on January 3rd, and every full moon is considered to mark the end of the lunar cycle, bringing completion of our intentions that were made at the new moon phase. It is the phase of self-reflection, inner work, letting go of what no longer serves us, reviewing projects that we have completed and not have completed, bringing awareness to our emotions, and releasing unhelpful patterns. At this phase, our intuition, emotions, and creativity are heightened.

Each full moon carries a unique “flavour” depending on the zodiac sign it occupies. When the full moon is in Cancer, an emotional and intuitive sign, our feelings are heightened, and sensitivity is amplified. This lunar phase often brings domestic and private matters to the forefront, making it a significant time for deep emotional reflection.

During a Cancer full moon, be extra gentle with yourself and those around you. Insecurities may surface, and family issues may demand attention or resolution. Use this period to nurture important relationships, offer support to loved ones, and create a comforting home environment.
It’s an ideal moment to overcome personal doubts, allowing the nurturing energy to guide you toward healing, understanding, and emotional growth.

Full Moon Rituals for Release and Renewal
During the full moon phase, it’s a powerful time to let go of what no longer serves you and welcome new energy into your life. Here are some practices to support your process:
• Moon gaze and connect with the moon. We may not be able to do this tonight in New Zealand as we have thunder and lightning and heavy rain.
• Write down anything you wish to release, forgiveness and a gratitude list, and if possible, sit by an outdoor fire pit, then burn these lists in the fire as a symbolic act of letting go at this phase of the moon cycle. If you can’t burn them then tear the paper up.
• Meditate, focusing on your breath to centre yourself.
• Practice mindful breathing exercises.
• Ground yourself by spending time in nature.
• Charge crystals in the moonlight to cleanse and renew their energy.
• Express yourself through dance or by banging a drum.
• Burn a candle with the intention of release.

At this stage of the moon phase, our focus is on release and surrender. Below are three reflective questions from Yasmin Boland’s book, ‘Moonology’, which may help you create space and move forward during the Cancer Full Moon:

What am I ready to release emotionally or physically?
1. What patterns or habits no longer support my highest good?
2. How can I nurture myself as I let go and move forward?
Use these questions as journaling prompts to deepen your full moon ritual and support your journey of growth.

The photograph is from Moonology Oracle deck by Yasmin Boland and artwork by Nyx Rowan

31/12/2025

Wishing you all a Happy New Year, of happiness, love, growth adventure and wisdom.

The year 2026 will mark the start of Universal Year 1 in numerology, signifying a global and individual shift as we reset the beginning of a new nine-year cycle.

Manifest and focus on creating a positive tone for the next nine years, lifting the vibration and frequency on the planet and within ourselves. Collectively send out positive energy and thoughts, meditate, and practice compassion and gratitude.

It's also important to let go of what does not serve us, as this is a time for new beginnings in personal identity, relationships, leadership, action, innovation, and the launching of new ventures.

In addition to the Universal Year, each of us has our own personal year, which can be calculated by adding your birth date and month to the upcoming year, 2026.

For example, if your birthday is 3 April, the calculation would be: 3 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 17. Then reduce the total to a single digit: 1 + 7 = 8. Therefore, it would be an eight year from your birthday.

Love and light to you all Paula ###

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year in 2026!

From December Newsletter - The Pōhutukawa Tree

A couple of weeks ago, I enjoyed a lovely walk around the base of Mount Maunganui with my dad who is over from the UK to enjoy the summer weather. I took photographs of the Pohutukawa trees around the coastline and all looking vibrant with their red blossoms.

I remembered I have a book with oracle cards written by Barry Brailsford and illustrated by Cecilie Okada that I bought in New Zealand in 2007 called the ‘ Wisdom of Four Winds’. I turned to the page about the Pohutukawa tree and below is a poem from the book.

I am the Pohutukawa
I am the trail
To your home star
Dreamed from afar
I am the flame
Your friend and guide
On the last long tide
I am of the between

Barry wrote a couple of pages about the Pohutukawa in his book, and I’d like to share some of his words that he wrote about the gifts this magnificent tree brings.

The Pohutukawa connects us to all realms, as it sits in the centre of the circle of life. It harnesses the energies of all four winds: East, North, West, and South. When sitting under the Pohutukawa tree, it signifies a pivotal change, a rite of passage and it invites you to sit during times of reflection, grief, and healing. It gives us the strength and nurtures us when we are amidst the turmoil of change.

As you journey through the seasons of life, the Pohutukawa will guide you. As you explore new relationships, it will support you. When you find the courage to be yourself, the Pohutukawa will applaud your bravery. When your journey is complete, the Pohutukawa will lift you high and inspire you.

Retreat Day 2026
Our first retreat of 2026 will be on Sunday, 8 February, and we will be exploring Ayurvedic Medicine—a holistic approach to healing that looks at body energies and restores harmony between the mind, body, and spirit. This will be a wonderful day with a guest speaker alongside myself, so please pencil in this date.
Further information will be sent in the New Year.

Love and light to you all Paula ###

23/12/2025

Seasonal greeting to you all and wishing you all a relaxing summer holiday from the Majestic Oak Retreat

Our last retreat of the year was on 29 November, and it was a glorious sunny day. Thank you to all who joined us. We had a wonderful day of reconnecting with ourselves, relaxing, and recharging for the summer season. We focused on balancing our chakras through meditation, sound healing, a cocoa ceremony, creative writing, mindfulness, colour healing sprays, and being one with nature.

Retreat Day 2026
Our first retreat of 2026 will be on Sunday, 8 February, and we will be exploring Ayurvedic Medicine—a holistic approach to healing that looks at body energies and restores harmony between the mind, body, and spirit. This will be a wonderful day with a guest speaker alongside myself, so please pencil in this date.
Further information will be sent in the New Year.

21/12/2025

Honouring the Summer Solstice in New Zealand

Monday, December 22, 2025, is the longest day of the year in New Zealand, celebrated as a universal symbol of light, life, growth, and the promise of a bountiful harvest.

Ways to Celebrate:
1. Watch the sunrise and sunset on the solstice.
2. Meditate, practice yoga, or spend mindful time in nature.
3. Try creative arts and crafts—make a flower crown or sun catcher.
4. Decorate a summer solstice altar with seasonal fruits, flowers, crystals, and candles.
5. Host a feast or bonfire with friends and family.
6. Set up a dedicated meditation space.
7. Dance, sing, and express your joy for the season.

Spiritual and Personal Reflection

The Summer Solstice is linked to the Solar Plexus chakra, which fuels willpower, ambition, and transformation. Use this time to meditate, visualising a purifying fire that burns away what no longer serves you, letting go and
making space for new growth.

Set powerful intentions for the months ahead. Affirmations like:
• “I am open to receiving nourishment and growth.”
• “I am able to receive the energy needed to develop trust in my life.”

Keep these intentions close and revisit them throughout the summer. Expressing gratitude—especially on the Solstice—amplifies the energy of abundance and renewal.

Enjoy the day, and may it bring you love and light.
Paula

12/12/2025

Most of us try to ignore, bury, or fight our emotions. But every feeling you experience—pleasant or painful—is carrying a message. When you learn to listen, you begin to heal, grow, and transform.

Here’s what your emotions may actually be trying to tell you:

🔴 Fear
Fear isn’t always a warning to run away. Sometimes it’s a signal that you’re standing on the edge of powerful change. Instead of resisting, allow the energy of transformation to flow through you. Growth begins where comfort ends.

🔴 Anxiety
Anxiety often comes from trying to control things that were never meant to be controlled. Life becomes lighter when you release the grip, breathe deeply, and trust that things will unfold the way they’re meant to.

🔴 Guilt
Guilt means you’re holding on to the past with clenched fists. You deserve forgiveness—from yourself more than anyone else. Letting go doesn’t erase the past; it sets you free from it.

🔴 Helplessness
You don’t have to be strong every second of your life. Feeling helpless is a reminder that humans are not meant to walk alone. Allow support, love, and care to enter. Strength also lies in receiving.

🔴 Confusion
When the old has ended but the new hasn’t begun, your mind shakes. Confusion is simply the space between chapters. Give yourself time—clarity always arrives after the fog.

🔴 Despair
Even when it feels like there is no way forward, remember: breaking points often become turning points. Despair is sometimes the soil where a new path is born.

🔴 Emptiness
Feeling empty means you’ve drifted away from your inner self. It’s not a failure—it’s an invitation to return home. Reconnect, realign, and rebuild from within.

🔴 Regret
Regret whispers that you believe you could’ve done better. But the truth is—you did what you knew at the time. Take the lesson, not the burden. Release the past so it doesn’t steal your present.

🔴 Insecurity
Insecurity arises when you’re afraid of losing something precious. Remind yourself: what is truly yours will stay. What isn’t will make space for something better.

🔴 Resentment
Resentment is often the result of giving too much and receiving too little. If you feel this way, it’s time to set boundaries—not out of anger, but out of self-respect.

🔴 Envy
Envy doesn’t make you a bad person. It highlights the desires sleeping inside you. Instead of comparing, use it as a compass pointing toward your own dreams.

🔴 Anger
Anger is your inner voice saying, “This is not okay.” It’s a sign that your boundaries have been crossed. Listen to that voice—honour it, understand it, and protect your peace.

Your emotions aren’t weaknesses. They’re signals. They’re teachers. They’re guides.
Pay attention to them, and they will lead you back to yourself.

If this touched you today, let it remind you:
You’re human. You’re growing. You’re evolving.
And every emotion is part of your journey. ❤️

19/11/2025

ONE DAY RETREAT - Saturday 29 November 2025

Places are limited with only 10 days to go—secure your place and join us for a refreshing escape from the chaos of everyday life.
Enjoy a perfect environment to reset, reflect, and rejuvenate ahead of the busy festive and holiday season.
For more details, see the flyer and register on our website:
www.majesticoakretreat.co.nz

10/10/2025

THE ILLUSION OF IDENTITY

The moment you are born, labels begin to define you —
a name, a religion, a nationality, a gender, a race.
But pause for a moment and look within —
your soul carries none of these.

Before society told you who you are, you were simply awareness — pure, limitless, and free.
Over time, we begin to defend these man-made identities as if they define our worth.
We divide, we argue, we judge — forgetting that all these identities were only borrowed costumes for this human experience.

Beneath the skin, beyond the mind, there is no Hindu, no Muslim, no Christian, no rich, no poor —
only consciousness, the same breath of life flowing through all beings.

When you let go of the illusion of separation,
you don’t lose who you are — you find what you truly are.
And that truth is boundless, compassionate, and free from fear.

Be who your soul is — not what the world told you to be.

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