Retreats NZ

22/11/2025

Meditation online weekend course. 29-30 November 2026.
Susan Allen, Retreats NZ, has over 20 years experience teaching Meditation.
‘Calm Abiding’ or Shamatha will be the practice is taught over this weekend. Come and find out why so many are making Meditation a regular part of their routine.
All details here
https://retreats.nz/shamatha-online-weekend/

21/10/2025

I’m immersing in the ancient vibe of Buddhist monasteries up in northern India. Wow. The perfect place for Meditation.

11/10/2025

The beautiful tea plantations, Darjeeling, India
Amazing to be up here in the Himalayas.
The perfect spot for some meditation immersion

06/10/2025

Online meditation weekend 29-30 November
Shamatha means ‘calm abiding.’
Join Susan for this weekend online Shamatha concentration course. Two days to review and to deepen your calm abiding practice.

The Saturday and Sunday program will be an opportunity to do some in-depth practice in the shamatha field. We will use different concentration objects and cover specific strategies for calming the mind and bringing the mind to equanimity.

Because the shamatha practice can always be deepened, this weekend will be suitable for all levels of practice – beginner to advanced.

Susan is fresh back from retreat in the Himalayas, India. There she attended a 10 day immersive shamatha practice and is freshly inspired to share this path with others.

21/06/2025

GIVEAWAY
Do you know an Aucklander that is in need of a five-day meditation and yoga retreat?

A friend, family-member or community hero that could do with a step back and supportive space to learn skills that will benefit them for life.

We are giving away one spot at our upcoming Ponsonby Tranquility and Insight Retreat to a deserving local. Dates: 23-27 July, 2025

To put forward your nominee:

Tag them in the comments section below.
Make sure you both follow our page.

This is a non-residential retreat where participants have the flexibility to find their own accommodation, coming together each day in this urban setting, for learning and practice.

Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.
Giveaway announced on 10th July.

To find out more

Retreat yourself in this urban sanctuary. We offer a collection of meditation and yoga retreats for every level and budget. Find the perfect retreat for you in Auckland NZ and invest in happiness.

10/06/2025

In need of a break?
The Big Delight happening this weekend in Wanaka! 13-15 June, 2025
$350 discount for last minute bookings - just message us to give yourself this treat.
Luxury yoga weekend of feasting, resting and yoga.
Stay at the lodge or find your own accommodation.
$1,150 for all included.
https://retreats.nz/wanaka-yoga-retreat
The Big Delight - Wanaka luxury weekend yoga retreat

04/06/2025

Mana magic.
6 days exploring the depths of meditation in the generous and beautiful hills of the Coromandel. We love New Zealand and the incredible spots it has for diving deep into these transformative Buddhist practices.
Thanks all for a wonderful and rewarding week together.
Still 4 spots left for our luxury yoga weekend in Wanaka 13-15 June. Love to see you there.
Suze

25/05/2025

GIVEAWAY
Do you know someone that is in need of a six-day meditation and yoga retreat at the stunning Mana Retreat Centre in the Coromandel. 28 May - 2 June, 2025
A friend, family-member or community hero that could do with a step back and supportive space to learn skills that will benefit them for life. Maybe it’s you! Feel free to nominate yourself.

We are giving away one spot at our Tranquility and Insight Retreat to a deserving local. To put forward your nominee:
Tag them in the comments section below.
Make sure you both follow our page.
6-days all included, food, accommodation, meditation, yoga.
ONLY 24HRS TO ENTER - closes Monday 26th May, 6pm
To find out more see our fb event or call Susan 021-222-6550
Coromandel Yoga and Meditation retreat

15/05/2025

The ever present web of interconnection.
Whether we are aware of it or not, interconnection is always present. Every experience has its unique causes and conditions that have given rise to it, cause and effect, action and response. Everything that we do, from what we think to what we say sets in motion something else. Nothing exists in isolation, everything is part of something greater.
Through meditation and yoga, when we become skilful at quieting the mind and our obsession with thoughts becomes much less, we begin to see things as they truly are. This web of interconnection not only becomes obvious but it becomes where we operate from. We experience our deep interconnection with others and with all existence. It’s not just a nice idea or an intellectual concept but a felt reality.
This experience of interconnection brings joy and frees us from the binding obsession with our own project. We consequently become less reactive to our own likes and dislikes and more compassionate and caring towards others. Through meditation, it is such a gift to cultivate this way of being.
If you’re interested to start this journey of understanding your mind then why not join us this year on one of our beautiful retreats around New Zealand. Might be the best decision you ever made.
In 2 weeks time!
Mana, Coromandel Retreat - King’s b-day long weekend.
28 May - 2 June. 4 spots still left!
https://retreats.nz/coromandel-2025/

15/05/2025

The ever present web of interconnection.
Whether we are aware of it or not, interconnection is always present. Every experience has its unique causes and conditions that have given rise to it, cause and effect, action and response. Everything that we do, from what we think to what we say sets in motion something else. Nothing exists in isolation, everything is part of something greater.

Through meditation and yoga, when we become skilful at quieting the mind and our obsession with thoughts becomes much less, we begin to see things as they truly are. This web of interconnection not only becomes obvious but it becomes where we operate from. We experience our deep interconnection with others and with all existence. It's not just a nice idea or an intellectual concept but a felt reality.

This experience of interconnection brings joy and frees us from the binding obsession with our own project. We consequently become less reactive to our own likes and dislikes and more compassionate and caring towards others. Through meditation, it is such a gift to cultivate this way of being.

If you're interested to start this journey of understanding your mind then why not join us this year on one of our beautiful retreats around New Zealand. Might be the best decision you ever made.

In 2 weeks time!
Mana, Coromandel Retreat - King's b-day long weekend.
28 May - 2 June. 4 spots still left!
https://retreats.nz/coromandel-2025/