Puhoi Beauty & Spa while only 5 minutes from SH1 is a tranquil paradise set on 5 lush acres surrounded by native bush, a meandering stream and very little ease.  The location is often described as mesmerizing. We often have clients say that just being here strips away their stress and tension immediately, and perhaps this is part of the reason why our participants leave our retreats feeling like they have had a weeks holiday.

Yin is a term used to describe an energy of quietening or a passive energy. We need a balance of both yin and yang energies in our lives, yet our daily lives tend to leave us with too much yang energy leading to stress and anxiety, leaving us wired and tried, and not sure how to relax and find our centre again.  There are many yin practices, and we use a wide variety here on the retreat, but all are low key, and can be undertaken by anyone of any fitness level. Classes vary depending on the theme of the retreat and might include Qi Gong, Yin Body, Forest Bathing, Nature Emersion, Meditation, Stretch & Peace, Roll & Release, Breathe Work.

We love sharing our knowledge with you, and our clients often say that they are suprised by the number of easily useable tools and wisdom they gain from the retreats which they can take back into their homes to improve the quality of their lives, and their families – in fact many continue to email us months later. The topics covered will support the theme of the retreat but some of the favourites are: Gut Health, Releasing Tension Headaches, Balancing Hormones; Taking Charge of Your Health; Herbs and Your Health; Myofascial Release at Home; Managing Stress Naturally; Routines which Support Healthful Living; Creating Calm in your Life; Mental Health.

We aim to show you how you can nourish both your soul and body at home in a stress-less and easily implemented way. With 30 years experience in helping women to lead stress-less lives we have worked out what works and how to make those processes even cheatier (definitely a word) so that those rituals support your calm instead of adding to the mayhem of ‘things to be done’. Depending on the theme of the retreat these rituals change frequently but may include: making your own herbal teas, quick emotion re-sets, fast and fabulously nourishing treats such as green smoothies, komucha, fermented foods, keffir, homemade power hummus, seed crackers, chai teas, hydration sippers, kawakawa pesto, bliss balls, and so much more.  We are delighted to be your guides on your journey to wellness in a manageable way. And, we feed you really well, you will find lots of nourishing and yummy treats here, you don’t need to bring a thing.

Our participants tell us that they love the connection with other like minded women, and report that it makes them feel so much lighter and connected. It takes no more than 10 seconds to feel at home here, we ensure we set you up for success and a peaceful day right from the start with a relaxing herbal tea and the day unfolds from there. We only take small groups so that we can really spoil you while you are here, you are litterally our only priority on the day. Lunch is prepared for you unless we specifically want to show you how to make something that you can replicate at home and is taken on the balcony looking straight into the bush.  You have time to connect with other like-minded people during lunch, belly laugh away the stress of the week, or choose a quiet spot to do some thinking, journalling or reading.  

The whole day is designed to help you relax deeply without you even knowing about it. You won’t be floating around saying ohmm (unless you really want to) but you will learn real techniques that really work that you will find yourself using over and over again. We show you how to meditate (gasp) but the easy way, it really does not have to be complex, boring, or time consuming – we promise! The meditation section is altered according to the needs of the group on the day and will always leave you feeling empowered, refreshed and restored, and in charge of your wellbeing.  You will learn many techniques that you can take away with you to use in dialy life but some of our clients favourites are: breath work, visulization, body flow, energy well, protective flow.

Whether you have tried life coaching before or have always wondered what it is, this section of the day never fails to blow people away. Some tell us that it is like the veil has been lifted and they can see clearly the path forward, and others are surprised by easily a situation can be solved with a little clarity and few snazzy tips and tools of the trade.   By the time you get to this part of the day you will feel so well supported by your new found tribe you won’t be shy at all.  We tailor this part of the day specifically to you, we won’t let you leave without a clear plan – we got you!  In fact, you have the opportunity to book a free one on one wellness chat with either Sophie or Michelle during the day if you don’t mind missing out on one of the many things on offer.  The mindset work rounds off the day leaving you feeling on top of the world and in charge of your own wellness.  There are many techniques that will be shared with you which will help you to live a live a life that you are in love with.