Yoga Retreats NZ

I came away from the retreat with new ideas and learnings that I feel will help me to take my meditation practice to a new level. Suze shared her knowledge, skills and experiences with the group in a way that was safe, with clarity and she checked in with us to make sure we understood and that the learning was meaningful.The venue was spectacular, amazing views and amenities. The food was delicious, nourishing and made with care.I would recommend a yoga retreat with Suze and I hope to attend another one run by her.

Susan delivers an experience that engages the mind and body with absolute passion and enthusiasm. Her curiosity and love for the mind and it’s ways is very contagious! I highly recommend her as a teacher and a guide. She brings a fun humour too that keeps it real.

As a 72 year old who has never “done” yoga or even gone a retreat I was very sceptical as to what I would get out of the 5 day adventure. I must admit during the first 2 days I continued to think what is in this for me and what is this meditation all about? But under the calm and comprehensive instructions of Suze it all started to become much clearer.I understood where meditation fits into life and I realised that it is possible to include meditation into daily life - such as in my daily walks along the river. I was overcome with the strength of emotion that was generated when Suze led us into Exemplar meditation (don’t worry if you are as unfamiliar as I was with this terminology as Suze is wonderful in guiding and explaining this) As to the Asana yoga - about which I knew nothing - Suze was brilliant in explaining and demonstrating the movements - even to a beginner like me. Better still was her knowledge and explanations of the movements and the benefits of those we carried out during the retreat. I even found I could nearly complete the sequence!!Suze was able to cater to all levels of competence, and she did so with great calm, thought and knowledge. I feel Suze’s guiding influence on us all enabled the 20 participants in the Queens birthday weekend retreat to not only fully engage in the weekend but also to interact with each other which will no doubt lead to many new friendships.Yoga Retreats NZ are well worth ‘investing’ in - in every sense of the word. Go on - do it!!!

I have had the pleasure of experiencing 3 retreats with Suze, and plan to do more. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, but she's imparts her knowledge in a very approachable way. Her calm nature is very welcoming and she's very thorough in her teachings. I have found that part of my experience at the retreats follows me home, the information is so relevant. I try to impart what I've learned to my family as well. Mana Retreat Centre is a fabulous place to have a retreat. Great food, comfortable accommodation and stellar grounds. Suze's retreats are a great opportunity to let go and enjoy the company of other like-minded people, or enjoy some time to yourself. A great space in a busy busy world.

I have just attended the 5 day Yoga & Meditation retreat with Suze at Mana. I went to deepen my yoga practice and to learn new meditation techniques but I had never met Suze before so was unsure of her teaching style and approach. If I had any apprehension on arrival it was all immediately squashed when I met Suze. Her open and friendly face welcomed us all and her daily program was extensive but leisurely at the same time allowing us free time to explore the beauty and nature that Mana offers. Suze's knowledge of all things yoga and meditation is inexhaustible. Her techniques, patience and clear definitive cues made it an incredible experience that took my mind and body to new places of inquiry. Not only was Suze amazing, my fellow 'retreaters' were also an incredible group that made the whole experience one to remember always. I have returned home with a different view and perspective on my daily practice and learnt new techniques that will sustain me for life. Thanks Suze. I am so grateful for your knowledge and teachings over this long weekend and will certainly be joining another retreat with you. Namaste Amanda.

A profound experience. A truly heart to heart teaching of the art of meditation by the masterful Suze, complimented perfectly with yoga by Kate in the setting that is Mana Retreat. Thank you for clearing my awareness so I could see myself again.

I have just come back from a fantastic 5-day meditation and yoga retreat with Yoga Retreats NZ. The venue, Mana Retreat in Coromandel, was lovely. The environment, facilities and food were all terrific. But the meditation and yoga were even better. Our meditation teacher, Susan Allen, was superb. The teachings we received were of the highest quality and they were delivered in an exceptionally precise and clear manner. Our yoga teacher, Kate from Dome Yoga in Hawea, was also excellent. The whole package really blew me away and I couldn't recommend Yoga Retreats NZ more highly.

The meditation and yoga retreat delivered by Susan and Kate at Mana retreat centre was a great experience. Susan and Kate are brilliant teachers, very knowledgeable and lovely people. Mana is a beautiful place to be - peaceful with a range of lovely bush walks and quite spaces. I learnt a lot about meditation and yoga at this retreat and left feeling rested and rejuvenated. Many thanks Susan and Kate.

What a wonderful retreat with Suze at Mana Retreat. Great food, great people and amazing teaching on the practice of meditation. Suze breaks things down into simple language and makes it real. What a pleasure to attend this retreat.

Wonderful! This 4 day meditation retreat was the perfect learning for my meditation practice. I really appreciated the chance to ask questions about my personal practice and to get some personal guidance around how to move forward. Susan has a lot of knowledge and wisdom about the nuances of meditation and is able to share this very clearly. Highly recommended for practitioners wanting to progress their practice.