We offer two types of Retreat Experiences - one residential and the other a non-residentialweekend retreat
Residential
The 5-day semi-silent residential retreat at a retreat center (Te Moata Retreat Center), thereby allowing you to let go of daily concerns; allowing yourself to be nurtured, and supported as you learn to be your best friend.
Attending the retreat allows you to rejuvenate in a supportive environment and leave behind the stress and cares of day-to-day life while taking the time required to reflect, rest, and recuperate. You get the space and time to think about yourself, who you are to other people, and what makes you happy. The retreat focuses on letting go of our negative thinking, critical mind and embrace our wholeness.
By incorporating proven psychological, embodiment and mindfulness strategies, you will feel a deeper connection to your body heart and being. While still working on deeply held negative beliefs and trauma, there is a feeling of lightness and ease in this retreat.
Some testimonials from people who have been on this retreat:
"My second Welcome Home Retreat was even better than the first. I have taken away new tools, clarity and feel refreshed and able to return to life empowered. I loved every minute. Every person would be better off after a retreat with Bhavna" - Dr Shelley
"I hightly recommend this retreat - it is a special time to pause, reflect and really become your best friend again" RM
"Life-changing"- LH
"Bhavna is definately one of the best teachers I ever met. Her beautiful presence and loving compassion create a safe space for every woman on the retreat. I'd recommend this retreat to every woman who wants to get some positive changes in her life" Marina
Non-residential
The second type of retreat is the EIT ACE courses that is on 2 consecutive weekends - the first weekend focusing on mindfulness of the mind and the second weekend on mindfulness of the heart.
Upcoming Retreats
EIT - ACE course - FREE mindfulness
This is a FREE course run by EIT at the EIT Taradale campus. The course is over 2 weekends and participants need to be able to attend both weekend. It is a lovely way to be introduced to mindfulness or to have a mini-retreat if you are more experienced in mindfulness.
In the first weekend, we will explore mindfulness of the mind (how does our thinking keep us feeling distressed, in fight/flight survival mode). And how to change these.
In the second weekend, we will explore mindfulness of the heart - how does our desires, preferences keep us distressed. And how to change these.
Please contact Anna Campbell at EIT for more information or to register
Upcoming dates
1, 2, 8, 9 November 2025