Women's Wellbeing Retreat |
Vibrant Living Retreat co-director and wellness facilitator, Mary Jo, is hosting a special feminine self care enlightening 3 day retreat experience in Hanmer Springs. This retreat is for women who are needing some precious time to unwind and unplug from the daily do's, pressures and demands of modern living.
Mary Jo invites women that are feeling challenged with excessive stressful living "rushing women's syndrome", hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue, depression and any kind of female reproductive alignments like endometriosis, POCS, Fibroids, etc., to come together to unwind the body, relax the mind and release some of the emotional, mental and physical stresses in a natural way that enhances wellbeing, personal insights, inner harmony and greater clarity.
All that attend this special women's retreat can expect a warm welcoming and nurturing environment that aims to support you enjoying a relaxing and rewarding time away, and return you home with practical ways to continue on with your self-care habits and live a more balanced, wise and healthy life. This will also be an opportunity for women to share in a sacred circle and support and learn from one another.
The body-mind-spirit wellbeing practices that will be shared by your expert retreat facilitator Mary Jo, provide an integrative and harmonious approach to whole person's health and wellness. Those that attend this retreat will leave feeling more renewed, inspired and uplifted. Each person will leave with a simply, practical and yet profound wellness toolkit that can be easily put into practice to further support the enhancement and empowerment of continuing on a balanced feminine wellness lifestyle that supports your natural vibrant health and inner radiance.
This 3 day retreat is perfect for those whom may have tried many different things already in main stream medicine and holistic care, and are ready and open to a new experience and level of personal empowerment as a women of the world. All that is required is your big YES & openness to receive.
One of the great feminine principles of life is the ability to be receptive and open to receive from life and not feel one has to do it all oneself or figure it all out, in fact it is these attitudes that are the underlining causes of much anxiety and stress. On this retreat, we will explore the feminine and masculine principles of life and how to live them in greater balance, these are not to be confused with female and male.
Mary Jo invites women that are feeling challenged with excessive stressful living "rushing women's syndrome", hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue, depression and any kind of female reproductive alignments like endometriosis, POCS, Fibroids, etc., to come together to unwind the body, relax the mind and release some of the emotional, mental and physical stresses in a natural way that enhances wellbeing, personal insights, inner harmony and greater clarity.
All that attend this special women's retreat can expect a warm welcoming and nurturing environment that aims to support you enjoying a relaxing and rewarding time away, and return you home with practical ways to continue on with your self-care habits and live a more balanced, wise and healthy life. This will also be an opportunity for women to share in a sacred circle and support and learn from one another.
The body-mind-spirit wellbeing practices that will be shared by your expert retreat facilitator Mary Jo, provide an integrative and harmonious approach to whole person's health and wellness. Those that attend this retreat will leave feeling more renewed, inspired and uplifted. Each person will leave with a simply, practical and yet profound wellness toolkit that can be easily put into practice to further support the enhancement and empowerment of continuing on a balanced feminine wellness lifestyle that supports your natural vibrant health and inner radiance.
This 3 day retreat is perfect for those whom may have tried many different things already in main stream medicine and holistic care, and are ready and open to a new experience and level of personal empowerment as a women of the world. All that is required is your big YES & openness to receive.
One of the great feminine principles of life is the ability to be receptive and open to receive from life and not feel one has to do it all oneself or figure it all out, in fact it is these attitudes that are the underlining causes of much anxiety and stress. On this retreat, we will explore the feminine and masculine principles of life and how to live them in greater balance, these are not to be confused with female and male.
3 Day Women's Wellness Retreats are held at Vibrant Living Retreat
Retreat Package Includes: Beautiful Accommodation, Breakfast & Dinner (lunch optional), 1 hour Massage, Hot Pool Passes, Daily Sessions of Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, Discussion on exploring the Feminine Principles in life and living, Restoration of body & mind, writing journal, Forest Walks, Inspirational Library & DVDs and lots more...
What to expect ?
- A warm welcome
- A safe and open space to share your voice and experiences at your own pace
- A place to share and learn from others about their experiences with Endo and other women's reproductive diseases
- An opportunity to be supported and support others with personal insights and practical wisdom for being a woman in today's world
- A chance to open and receive valuable self-care tips and self-awareness tools
- A supported space to tap deeper into your emotional intelligence and begin to befriend your body in a new way
- An environment that nurtures the spirit, mind and body to great levels of harmony, peace and safety
- An exploration and discovery of a deeper understanding of the deeper feminine principles of life
Daily Schedule
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DAY 1.
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DAY 2 & 3
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Day 4.
Schedule is the same as Day 2 & 3. Depart around lunch time.
Schedule is the same as Day 2 & 3. Depart around lunch time.
1 Day Women's Well Being Retreat - only $222 to attend
I offer a 1 day mini retreat experience, 11am-5pm, for those whom are curious about exploring the feminine principles of wellbeing and taking some precious time to unwind, heal, relax and rejuvenate in a nurturing wellness retreat environment but cannot attend all 3 days.
11am - 5.30pm
1 Day Retreat Package Includes: Feminine Yoga Session & Meditation, 30min Massage, healthy lunch, Hot Pool, Discussion- Women's Health BMS & the feminine principles for creating inner harmony, Wellness Toolkit, and most important of all precious time out to nourish, nurture and heal your body, mind and soul.
Schedule:
Alternatively, if you cannot make this retreat day, contact us with future dates that you can come, or if you have a group of between 4 and 8 women, we can look at a date to organise this. Please contact Mary Jo Email: info@vibrantliving.co.nz or text 0212802447
11am - 5.30pm
1 Day Retreat Package Includes: Feminine Yoga Session & Meditation, 30min Massage, healthy lunch, Hot Pool, Discussion- Women's Health BMS & the feminine principles for creating inner harmony, Wellness Toolkit, and most important of all precious time out to nourish, nurture and heal your body, mind and soul.
Schedule:
- 11am: Arrive, meet and greet. Complete short massage consultation sheet
- 11.15-12.45pm: Relaxation Techniques followed by Exploring the Feminine Principles of Life and Living (An opportunity for personal & group exploration, reflection & discovery)
- 12.45pm-1.15pm: Time for your 30min massage included
- 1.30pm: Lunch & Hot Pool
- 3pm: Afternoon restorative/yin yoga, guided meditations & sharing wellness toolkit for feminine wellness
- 4.45pm: Afternoon Women's Circle Session, sharing stories, insights & wisdom.
- 5.20pm: Closing Circle & farewell
- Cost for the Retreat is $222
Alternatively, if you cannot make this retreat day, contact us with future dates that you can come, or if you have a group of between 4 and 8 women, we can look at a date to organise this. Please contact Mary Jo Email: info@vibrantliving.co.nz or text 0212802447
Inclusive Pampering 3 day Retreat Package
Our 3 day Retreat Package includes:
during your free time, you can choose to go for a forest walk, visit Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, write in your Journal, Read, Deepen New Friendships, or Rest and Integrate all that you are experiencing and learning, which will benefit you and your life's journey long after you leave your one of a kind Women's Wellness Retreat in Hanmer Springs.
- Your chosen accommodation package for 3 nights
- 1 hour massage with hot stone therapy in our in-lodge Day Spa
- Thermal Hot Pool Pass
- Delicious Vegetarian Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- All scheduled Well Being Sessions & Wellness Toolkit
- lots of YOU TIME to relax, unwind, sleep, while being naturally renewed in a nurturing environment.
- Women's Vibrant Living Writing Journal
- 2 acres of gardens to walk around barefoot and listen to the birds while enjoying the surround mountain views
- A healing women's circle focused on your highest good and wellbeing
during your free time, you can choose to go for a forest walk, visit Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, write in your Journal, Read, Deepen New Friendships, or Rest and Integrate all that you are experiencing and learning, which will benefit you and your life's journey long after you leave your one of a kind Women's Wellness Retreat in Hanmer Springs.
Investment in YOU
Our inclusive 3 day retreat twin share starts from only $799 Private room $995
Lodge Ensuite Private $1295 or twin share $995 pp.
$1595 private villa or $1295 pp. twin share
Review our accommodation options HERE. Book early to choose your preferred accommodation option.
Review our Day Spa Options HERE
Group is small with a maximum of 6-8 women attending.
Got a group of women already? Then email us to arrange suitable dates to run this retreat, or call Mary Jo directly on 0212802447 to discuss the possibilities.
Lodge Ensuite Private $1295 or twin share $995 pp.
$1595 private villa or $1295 pp. twin share
Review our accommodation options HERE. Book early to choose your preferred accommodation option.
Review our Day Spa Options HERE
Group is small with a maximum of 6-8 women attending.
Got a group of women already? Then email us to arrange suitable dates to run this retreat, or call Mary Jo directly on 0212802447 to discuss the possibilities.
MARY JO"S WOMEN''S RETREAT INTENTION:
Women Supporting one another to feel seen, heard and understood.
Women coming together to be supported in personal power, self awareness and new understandings and perceptions about the body ~mind~emotional intelligence. A chance to align to harmonious feminine ease and flow, which equates to supporting the healing of body, mind and spirit. A WHOLE PERSON APPROACH TO WELLNESS.
The inspiration behind Mary Jo creating and offering a specific retreat for women's wellness at Vibrant Living Retreat.
A retreat for supporting women's wellness in a sacred healing space, by authentically sharing knowledge, wisdom and a willingness to embrace the feminine principles of energy, and an orientation to living a life in harmony with the masculine principles of energy. An intention to heal and balance the feminine, which allows an openness to flow creatively and acceptance of self through radical self-care, self-love, and compassionate action for the highest good of all life.
Mary Jo's Story
My name is Mary Jo and I am a Co-Director of Vibrant Living Retreat in Hanmer Springs together with my husband Steve. I have been running Mountain View Massage Day Spa for over 6 years, and I notice that many of my female clients over the years have endometriosis, reproductive issues, depression and are feeling stressed out and over pressured by modern living.
The youngest age I have come across with endometriosis is 13yrs. It really touches my heart when I hear women's stories, sharing their many unique journeys of surgery and putting up with the pain that they have been going through for many years. Sometimes women will share with me the challenges of fertility, IVF treatments and the eventual decision to have a hysterectomy. Or sometimes ladies share their stories of the miracle of conceiving when they had at last given up all hope and their delight in motherhood.
Even though I was never diagnosed with endometriosis myself, I have the suspicion that I was heading down this track, Having painful periods in my teens and 20's before I started to really learn about my body-mind-emotional health, and thus making changes in my life habits, subconscious attitude and beliefs about what it meant to be a woman.
I think it is important to remember that we have been brought up in a predominantly patriarchal society, and that has only been changing dramatically in recent years. Hence, there is much confusion in our mental and emotional bodies and psyche about our definition around being a woman; what it means ; what values and presumptions it upholds in our personal life and within society at large. What impressions did we pick up as a child before the age of 7 about what it meant to be a woman or to act as a man? These impressions set the foundation in our impressionable minds and perceptions of how a woman and man thinks, believes and behaves in the world, behind closed doors and towards one another, etc.
"A patriarchal social system can be defined as a system where men are in authority over women in all aspects of society. In modern American culture and society, the idea of patriarchy is not as accepted or practiced as it once was decades ago."
I did not embrace my femininity or being a woman. In fact, I disliked it & felt it was a weakness and unsafe for many years. I purposefully put walls of protection around my sensitive heart and did everything to be perceived as strong and valued in a male dominated world; such as working hard, not crying, being strong for my family and stuffing my emotions. So much so that, as a child, I used to get pain regularly in my digestive track from the burden of responsibility that I perceived on my shoulders and with only the tool of worrisome thoughts to deal with it.
My perception of being a woman at a very young age was not particularly great. I witnessed my depressed and overweight mother suffer with heavy periods and an inability to take care of herself. In my childlike mind, I concluded that to be a women was weak, unhappy and not desirable. As I transitioned into puberty at age 12, I wished it away and I do not recall anything pleasant or desirable about the experience of transforming into a woman. My own periods used to be much more painful and distressing as a teenager and in my 20's than they are now. I used to have to take pain killers and generally felt weak and edgy.
I believe that through my own learning about how to take better care of my health in body, mind and emotions over the years, I experience less & less intensity of discomfort. I generally do not take any kind of medication nowadays. I would have to say that I am still on my journey, and each month I get my period offers me another fresh new opportunity to orientate to my woman-hood and femininity, with either old habitual resistance thoughts which sometimes happen (when I wish it away & I notice the discomfort increases), or I purposefully take the reins on my new conscious thoughts that embrace, honour and empower my experiences moment to moment as a women trusting the flow.
I now do what I can to celebrate and fully embrace my femininity. I have been developing my new feminine attitude and wellness habits over the latter years. Some months during my period, my husband will ask me if I am celebrating my femininity. This is how he supports my new intention to create a different experience in relationship to my menstrual cycles, and to being a woman in general, in a world that welcomes and freely expresses her femininity as something to celebrate, instead of wishing away or perceiving as shameful or weak.
All in all, I know my experience is a shadow of what other women have been going through. I am honoured to have both spoken with a few and read about others' experiences. However, it has given me an insight and a deep compassion to the challenges of transforming our experience of being a woman into something more pleasurable and welcomed emotionally and mentally each and every day, to support the entrainment of new brain neural pathways of information for the body to follow.
My 3 Day Women's Wellness Retreat is an opportunity for women to come together to learn from each other while relaxing and pampering the self in a supportive and enjoyable environment. We will enjoy nourishing healthy meals and conversations.
I share a little of my story in the hope that it may bring insight and opportunity to others to keep learning and stay open to new possibilities. However, I am aware that each person is unique and on a personal journey of discovery of what works and suits them best. It is my intention to honour each person and allow plenty of open space to share personal experiences and enjoy positive Body-Mind-Soul self-care tools that support greater ease and joy in the body. Tools and habits that support a balanced and healthy hormonal system and mental attitude.
I am delighted to bring women together on this 3 day Retreat with Endometriosis. To support, inspire and uplift one another in community, commonality and friendship.
To learn more about Mary Jo's personal story. Click here to read her Bio.
A retreat for supporting women's wellness in a sacred healing space, by authentically sharing knowledge, wisdom and a willingness to embrace the feminine principles of energy, and an orientation to living a life in harmony with the masculine principles of energy. An intention to heal and balance the feminine, which allows an openness to flow creatively and acceptance of self through radical self-care, self-love, and compassionate action for the highest good of all life.
Mary Jo's Story
My name is Mary Jo and I am a Co-Director of Vibrant Living Retreat in Hanmer Springs together with my husband Steve. I have been running Mountain View Massage Day Spa for over 6 years, and I notice that many of my female clients over the years have endometriosis, reproductive issues, depression and are feeling stressed out and over pressured by modern living.
The youngest age I have come across with endometriosis is 13yrs. It really touches my heart when I hear women's stories, sharing their many unique journeys of surgery and putting up with the pain that they have been going through for many years. Sometimes women will share with me the challenges of fertility, IVF treatments and the eventual decision to have a hysterectomy. Or sometimes ladies share their stories of the miracle of conceiving when they had at last given up all hope and their delight in motherhood.
Even though I was never diagnosed with endometriosis myself, I have the suspicion that I was heading down this track, Having painful periods in my teens and 20's before I started to really learn about my body-mind-emotional health, and thus making changes in my life habits, subconscious attitude and beliefs about what it meant to be a woman.
I think it is important to remember that we have been brought up in a predominantly patriarchal society, and that has only been changing dramatically in recent years. Hence, there is much confusion in our mental and emotional bodies and psyche about our definition around being a woman; what it means ; what values and presumptions it upholds in our personal life and within society at large. What impressions did we pick up as a child before the age of 7 about what it meant to be a woman or to act as a man? These impressions set the foundation in our impressionable minds and perceptions of how a woman and man thinks, believes and behaves in the world, behind closed doors and towards one another, etc.
"A patriarchal social system can be defined as a system where men are in authority over women in all aspects of society. In modern American culture and society, the idea of patriarchy is not as accepted or practiced as it once was decades ago."
I did not embrace my femininity or being a woman. In fact, I disliked it & felt it was a weakness and unsafe for many years. I purposefully put walls of protection around my sensitive heart and did everything to be perceived as strong and valued in a male dominated world; such as working hard, not crying, being strong for my family and stuffing my emotions. So much so that, as a child, I used to get pain regularly in my digestive track from the burden of responsibility that I perceived on my shoulders and with only the tool of worrisome thoughts to deal with it.
My perception of being a woman at a very young age was not particularly great. I witnessed my depressed and overweight mother suffer with heavy periods and an inability to take care of herself. In my childlike mind, I concluded that to be a women was weak, unhappy and not desirable. As I transitioned into puberty at age 12, I wished it away and I do not recall anything pleasant or desirable about the experience of transforming into a woman. My own periods used to be much more painful and distressing as a teenager and in my 20's than they are now. I used to have to take pain killers and generally felt weak and edgy.
I believe that through my own learning about how to take better care of my health in body, mind and emotions over the years, I experience less & less intensity of discomfort. I generally do not take any kind of medication nowadays. I would have to say that I am still on my journey, and each month I get my period offers me another fresh new opportunity to orientate to my woman-hood and femininity, with either old habitual resistance thoughts which sometimes happen (when I wish it away & I notice the discomfort increases), or I purposefully take the reins on my new conscious thoughts that embrace, honour and empower my experiences moment to moment as a women trusting the flow.
I now do what I can to celebrate and fully embrace my femininity. I have been developing my new feminine attitude and wellness habits over the latter years. Some months during my period, my husband will ask me if I am celebrating my femininity. This is how he supports my new intention to create a different experience in relationship to my menstrual cycles, and to being a woman in general, in a world that welcomes and freely expresses her femininity as something to celebrate, instead of wishing away or perceiving as shameful or weak.
All in all, I know my experience is a shadow of what other women have been going through. I am honoured to have both spoken with a few and read about others' experiences. However, it has given me an insight and a deep compassion to the challenges of transforming our experience of being a woman into something more pleasurable and welcomed emotionally and mentally each and every day, to support the entrainment of new brain neural pathways of information for the body to follow.
My 3 Day Women's Wellness Retreat is an opportunity for women to come together to learn from each other while relaxing and pampering the self in a supportive and enjoyable environment. We will enjoy nourishing healthy meals and conversations.
I share a little of my story in the hope that it may bring insight and opportunity to others to keep learning and stay open to new possibilities. However, I am aware that each person is unique and on a personal journey of discovery of what works and suits them best. It is my intention to honour each person and allow plenty of open space to share personal experiences and enjoy positive Body-Mind-Soul self-care tools that support greater ease and joy in the body. Tools and habits that support a balanced and healthy hormonal system and mental attitude.
I am delighted to bring women together on this 3 day Retreat with Endometriosis. To support, inspire and uplift one another in community, commonality and friendship.
To learn more about Mary Jo's personal story. Click here to read her Bio.
