Trust Your Knowing ~ Yoga Nidra Retreat
April 13 - 18, 2026
5 nights, 6 days
30 person retreat
Highlights
Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) with Ian – A deeply restful and meditative practice, creating a healing state between wakefulness and sleep.
Archetype Meditations with Ian – Connect with powerful archetypes to unlock insights into your personal growth and spiritual journey.
Crystal Bowl Meditation with Dana – Healing sound vibrations to balance your energy and deepen your meditative experience.
Laughter Yoga with Jude – A fun and energising practice that floods the body with feel-good hormones and promotes joy and connection.
‘Origin of Movement’ with Shelley – Shelley's own practice, created to encompass the fields of dance and physical well-being.
Vipassana Meditation with Ian – cultivating profound awareness of the present moment, leading to deeper insight, and liberation from suffering.
Yoga and Crystal Bowls with Dana - Designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, strength, mental clarity and overall well-being.
Group Discussions - Explore spiritual teachings through videos and group discussions, creating a space for connection and shared wisdom.
Technological Detox - Rare opportunity to leave behind distractions and daily life with any devices left in flight mode
Details
We warmly invite you to relax and unwind in the tranquil setting of Strathean Retreat Centre, surrounded by native trees and an orchard on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand. This six-day retreat offers the opportunity to slow down and gently return to inner stillness, and to rediscover a sense of clarity and calm through the practice of Yoga Nidra. You’ll also be supported by complementary sessions of guided meditation, yoga, and sound healing. Our focus will be on activating and balancing the third eye chakra. When the third eye chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it may manifest as a lack of clarity, difficulty trusting our intuition, reduced creativity, or a sense of disconnection from our spiritual self. Through the practices offered, you’ll be supported to quieten mental noise, reconnect with your spiritual insight, and expand your inner wisdom—leaving you feeling refreshed, realigned, and deeply connected. Your main facilitators are Ian and Alicia Melrose, and they will be joined by Shelley, Jude, and Dana, whose offerings are detailed under the Highlights section. In addition to facilitated sessions, the schedule includes plenty of time for self-directed rest and reflection. You’re welcome to visit the retreat library, take a mindful walk, journal, or engage in your own meditation practice. Optional 1-on-1 meetings with Ian will also be available. All sessions, accommodation, and food are included in the retreat cost. Enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals, primarily gluten and dairy-free. We kindly ask for a small contribution to one potluck-style meal during the week. The retreat is a hands-on experience, with guests participating in meal preparation, clearing up and washing dishes. All good fun and in the spirit of sharing a communal space. To support the ongoing accessibility of this retreat, you're warmly invited to offer a donation afterwards — if you feel inspired. Contributions from past participants have helped us maintain affordable costs, a wonderful example of pay-it-forward and a tradition we gratefully continue. Please note: Arrival time on the first day is 1pm and finish time on the last day is 2pm. The retreat will be held primarily in Noble Silence, offering a peaceful environment for deep reflection. It is asked that all shoes are kept out of the housing areas, so we suggest bringing slippers.
Accommodation
Shared Bedroom
2-person shared room
$275 USD / person
Private Single Bedroom
Private room for 1
$420 USD total
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This peaceful retreat offers spacious Single and Twin share options for a comfortable stay. Bathrooms are shared. You'll have access to a dedicated Yoga Nidra room, cosy living room with fireplace, yoga hall, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a large communal dining area. Step outside to wander the beautiful, expansive gardens, filled with native trees and a fruit orchard, or unwind in the quiet comfort of the library. It's a setting designed for deep relaxation and reconnection with nature. With our exclusive use of the retreat centre, you’ll enjoy a quiet and private environment for deep immersion in your retreat experience.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Enjoy fresh, nourishing vegetarian meals, many of which are made using ingredients from the retreat gardens. Morning and afternoon tea are also provided — the perfect pause to relax and recharge. If you have additional dietary requirements, such as vegan preferences or allergies (other than gluten and dairy), we recommend bringing some supplementary food, as we may not be able to fully accommodate all needs.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Meals
All activities
Not Included
Contribution for a pot-luck meal, and an optional donation (pay-it-forward) at the end of the Retreat
Travel
FAQs
Guest requirements
Participants must fill out a registration form following booking
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
