An opportunity to connect with like-minded yogis from our community while developing your practice at this beautiful, accessible retreat centre. Enjoy a picturesque road trip to Acacia Bay, perfectly timed for a long weekend reset around Good Friday (departing earlier on Wednesday and returning on Sunday to avoid traffic). Taupō is scenically stunning and we can explore local scenic walks, the lake and enjoy thermal hot pools.

This five-day Yoga Retreat is suitable for level 1, 2 and 3 Iyengar yoga students who have a desire to deepen their understanding of the practice.

Tauhara is a beautiful and well loved retreat centre, offering a peaceful escape with expansive views over Lake Taupō. Inside the main buildings there are warm and welcoming communal spaces to gather, connect, and relax throughout the day. The grounds are open and spacious, with a network of bush tracks that invite gentle walks, quiet reflection, and time immersed in nature, with scenic outlooks across the lake and surrounding landscape.

At the heart of the centre is The Sanctuary, a distinctive seven sided building overlooking the lake, dedicated to silent meditation and stillness. Accommodation is simple and comfortable, with single rooms available across cabins, cottages, bunkrooms, and two charming caravans. With ample time and space to unwind, whether resting, wandering the grounds, or curling up with a book, Tauhara offers an ideal setting to slow down and reset. We will have exclusive use of this serene and special venue throughout the retreat.

Yoga

We begin the day with breakfast followed by meditation in the beautiful silent sanctuary. Our 2-2.5 hour morning asana session will follow. The afternoon sessions have a quieter focus which will include inversions, hip openers, forward bends, pranayama (mindful breathing practices) and restorative asana. Approximately five hours practice (meditation, assana, pranayama) per day, with plenty of time for resting and exploring.

Experience of meditation and pranayama is not required.

Nourishing Food & Comfort

Three delicious, wholesome vegan buffet meals each day (gluten-free and allergies can be catered for). Tauhara is known for thier delicious food!

Tea and coffee available – Help yourself throughout the day.

Accommodation

Four nights' twin or single accommodation. Tauhara offers a broad range of lovely accomodation options so we can all spread out and enjoy single accomodation if that is your preference. There are self contained cabins and cottages, simple, comfortable bunkrooms and two quaint caravans!

Additional Offerings

Massage will be available onsite (cost not included).

Sanctuary – As a spiritual focal point of Tauhara, this is a place for silent meditation or simply being in silence.

Optional group outings (outside of session times) to Huka Falls and Wairakei Terraces Thermal Spa (cost not included). There are also other thermal hot pools nearby.

Zuvuyaland – Just across the road, visitors can enjoy the beautiful spiral walk or climb up Lion’s Rock, for glorious views of the valley and Lake.

Library – Tauhara has a lovely library is set aside for quiet reading.

Starts: Arrivals from 2 pm Wednesday with our first session at 4pm.

Finishes: Sunday at 1 pm (after lunch. Earlier departures possible).

We can look at carpooling closer to the time for those who would like to share transport.

To reserve your place, register interest, or for further enquiries, please email Tessa: tessa@wellingtonyoga.co.nz

Terms and conditions of booking: The deposit secures your place on the retreat and is non-refundable. The full retreat price is due by 1 March 2026. Cancellations within 4 weeks of the retreat cannot be refunded unless I can find someone else to take your place.

Booking is taken as acceptance of these conditions.