Being a woman has so many beauties, such as deep connections with our family and friends, the ability to express ourselves freely and the overall empowerment it feels to be a woman, but sometimes we do need some well-deserved relaxation time to centre ourselves and because we deserve it. While being a strong woman has its benefits, there are also challenges, such as being the anchor in most dynamics, the provider, the cleaner, and pretty much everything and this can deflate us at times.
So what better way to recharge your batteries and get back in tune with your divine femininity than an all-women’s focused retreat? I couldn’t think of anything better. Turning off all the noise from work, the kids, and just social media is a must in everyone’s lives, so what better way to put that on hold than a retreat that is focused on one thing and one thing only… relaxation?
We have composed a few of our favourites and best-rated women’s retreats around New Zealand for you to take a look at...
5-Day Yoga Retreat: Plymouth
If you want to get your chakras aligned back to their former glory, a 5-day yoga retreat at Sanctuary Hill might be an option for you. This isn’t all about yoga and breathing techniques; it provides you with so much more! It’s an immersive experience for women of all ages to come and build a better relationship with themselves. You will be surrounded by others who seek a deeper connection with themselves and are all seeking the same peace we all crave.
You don’t even have to attend because you are seeking some quiet; it’s a unique experience that attracts people for different reasons, whether it’s for space away from the hustle and bustle or because you just feel like it.
They have a full itinerary on their website but just for a quick summary of what you are in store for at Sanctuary Hill, it would be:
- Breakfast bars
- Morning, gentle and restorative group yoga sessions
- Private yoga sessions
- Message therapy
- Sound therapy
But above all else, you will be in touch with a community of women who are seeking the same deep connection with themselves.
4 Day Spiritual Retreat: Whangarei
The four-day retreat at Bluewater Sanctuary goes above and beyond providing a luxury experience for women to get in touch with their spirituality by providing them with healing tools.
You will have the opportunity to learn how to be more resilient in the modern-day world by recalibrating your nervous system while at the same time building new connections with women who are in the exact same boat with a whole different world of experiences.
What the Blue Water Sanctuary says they do differently compared to others is that they are strong advocates for ancient practices so their entire motive is to heal and give you the tools to apply this to your everyday life. It’s so difficult to fit everything in that our body needs so they hope to give you little ways you can apply. From ocean views to the natural sounds of the world while having your basic needs attended to.
What Blue Water Sanctuary highlights are:
- Restorative, Nidra, slow flow yoga
- Meditations
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
- Cermonomial Cacoa and Dharma circles
- Group Coaching
There are so many things for you to look forward to.
12-Day Wellness Experience: Glenorchy
Aro Ha is an award-winning wellness retreat where you have the opportunity to completely unwind without having to lift a finger. Only some people want to do activities every day or have their day planned out and, in fact, just want to relax and have a couple of wines here and there.
Located in the serene Glenorchy area, nestled between the Southern Alps, Aro Hā provides visitors with a range of body and mind-lifting therapies. You will feel incredibly well after spending time in nature and revitalising yourself from the inside out.
Aro Hā is committed to providing zen-inspired luxury, and its minimalist suites provide an unmatched level of well-being that each woman deserves and needs now and then to help her tackle the hustle and bustle of modern-day responsibilities. Each room at the retreat embraces the breathtaking surroundings. To centre yourself and restore your health, turn off the electronics, feed your body healthy meals, and move.
12-Day Wellness Experience: Abel Tasman
Situated right in the beauty of Abel Tasman is Split Apple Retreat, which is designed for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. The retreat offers more than relaxation but the privacy that people crave from the outside world, with not only one but two private beaches alongside a boatload of experiences designed to help individuals enhance their well-being.
This generation seems to all be about wellness so these retreats are designed to show you exactly what it takes and how to do it properly. Having the pressure from society removed allows individuals to immerse themselves fully in this experience by teaching women to centre themselves with meditation, private yoga sessions and even a chance to cook wholesome, delicious meals, so you can take those skills and practice them beyond this retreat.
Something that is extremely important to our daily lives is food and having a healthy relationship with food can be difficult for women, whether they don’t know what is good/bad for them due to mass media or they are unsure how to make healthy food taste good. Split Apple retreats cover all bases compared to others that are focused on spirituality and yoga.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to finding the perfect retreat for you, sit back and consider what you want from it. Whether you want the opportunity to have the ultimate relaxed experience with a win or two or you want to be given the tools to make life that much quieter when you leave. There is something here for each individual woman and whichever retreat you go for will leave you with a huge weight off your shoulders.
It’s time to start prioritising your mental and physical well-being and sometimes the only way to take that plunge is to remove yourself from your comfortable environment and push yourself into something new and exciting. A retreat could be the answer to all of your questions, habits and spiritual concerns. Be sure to pack your lounge wear and gym sets and utilise comfortable attire to allow yourself to fully immerse yourself. Being surrounded by other women should allow you to be free and loosen up; no uncomfortable and unnecessary clothes, shoes or makeup is necessary here.
