Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat & Spa

07/09/2025

Deep Gratitude

This weekend, 17 incredible women gathered with us in the heart of Hepburn Springs for our annual Women’s Embodiment Retreat. Together, we journeyed through practices of remembrance, release, and celebration — creating a sacred container where every part of us was welcomed.

From the warmth of the Hammam, the flow of Qi Gong, the stillness of daily Yin Yoga and meditation, to the joy of bellydancing and the primal heartbeat of African drumming, we honoured body, mind and spirit.

We sat in the glow of a sacred fire ceremony, received tarot readings, massage, and Ayurvedic consultations, and listened deeply to wisdom talks by our facilitator and space holder, Marye O’Brien. Every moment was held by the nourishment of wholesome food, laughter, tears, and sisterhood.

To the 17 women who said yes to themselves, to one another, and to this work — we honour you. Your courage, openness, and presence made this weekend unforgettable.

May the ripples of what we shared continue to flow through your lives, families, and communities.

With love and gratitude,
The Maiaveda Team

Next year's Women’s Embodiment Retreat will be on 11 to 13 September 2026.

Bookings are now open. See details via our website:

https://maiaveda.com.au/retreats/womens-retreat-2026/

03/09/2025

Floating Mineral Sound Bath Healing Meditation with Marye O'Brien

Allow the power of sound to guide you into deep relaxation and renewal, embraced by the serene beauty of an extraordinary space.

Join Marye O'Brien, founder of Maiaveda in Kyneton, for a transformative Magnesium Mineral Sound Bath Experience at 17 pounds Country Estate & Wellness Retreat. Surrounded by the Wombat State Forest, you will immediately be transformed into another place.

The unique acoustics of the space will transform you to another level whilst being immersed in soothing sounds & vibrations.

Sound bath meditation is a guided vibrational journey designed to calm your nervous system, ease emotional tension, and bring your mind and body back into balance.

Your experience will begin with breath work, followed by 45 minutes of live sound healing while floating in our warm magnesium pool or relaxing poolside, followed by a herbal relaxation tea.

Whether you’re seeking better sleep, greater emotional clarity, or simply a moment of stillness, sound bath meditation offers a powerful opportunity to pause, reconnect, and recharge.

When: Sunday 12 October, 2025

Times: 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm

Location:
17 Pounds Country Estate
59 Leonards Hill-South Bullarto Road Bullarto South, VIC 3461

Tickets available via Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/floating-mineral-sound-bath-healing-meditation-with-marye-obrien-tickets-1648904681289?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

03/09/2025

PRESENTING SOMETHING SPECIAL

Hope you can join Marye O'Brien on 12 October 2025. Three sessions available.

Facilitated at 17 Pounds Country Estate, Bullarto South

Allow the power of sound to guide you into deep relaxation and renewal, embraced by the serene beauty of an extraordinary space.

01/09/2025

Meet Straw-shine and Hay-moon made by Alina and Luna, Maiaveda is honoured to give these gorgeous creations a home on our mezzanine during Kyneton's Daffodil Festival Scarecrow Competition.

19/08/2025

MOTHER NATURE’S HEALING ARMS

They came searching for answers…

But what they truly discovered was the ground beneath them.
A place to finally rest.
A place that could hold their broken hearts, weary bodies, and tender spirits.

Here, in the quiet embrace of Ayurveda, they found something deeper than solutions — they found a safe place to land.

To be truly held.

To be seen and heard.

To remember what it feels like to be nurtured by the healing arms of Mother Nature herself.

This is the essence of Ayurveda at Maiaveda. Not just a practice, but a returning home — to balance, to wholeness, to the timeless wisdom of nature.

If your heart longs for rest… if your body calls for renewal… if your spirit yearns to be remembered…

Maiaveda awaits...

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13/08/2025

MY SOUL SISTERS

I’m so deeply grateful for these incredible women – Inta, Pam, Maggie – my gorgeous colleagues, my soul sisters, and my team. Samantha and Patricia, although not in this photo, are also on the team and in my heart.

Each of them brings their own magic, wisdom, and heart to Maiaveda. Together, we hold space, offer care, and pour our love into serving this beautiful community.

It is a true gift to walk this path with women who are not only gifted healers but also kind, compassionate, and deeply aligned with our mission. I love you all dearly. Here’s to the work we do, the lives we touch, and the joy of doing it together. 🌸✨

Feeling blessed and grateful, Marye xox

12/08/2025

Rare Moments of Bliss Await You

We have a very limited opportunity for you to experience the deep rest, nurturing touch, and soul-soothing care of Maiaveda this week.

Tomorrow & Friday — spaces are open for those ready to exhale, let go, and receive.

Whether you’ve been meaning to redeem a gift voucher, need to melt away stress, or simply wish to reconnect with yourself, this is your gentle nudge from the universe.

📅 Book now — these rare openings won’t last. Your body, mind & spirit will thank you. www.maiaveda.com.au

11/08/2025

Give Your Nervous System Space to Breathe

In a world that moves faster than our hearts can keep up, your nervous system quietly carries the weight of every demand, every stress, every unspoken worry.

At Maiaveda, we invite you to lay it all down.

Here, time slows. The air feels softer. Your body remembers how to unclench.

Through deeply restorative therapies, intentional stillness, and the healing touch of nature, you’ll find the space to exhale — to soothe the frayed edges of your mind and let your whole being recalibrate.

Your body is always listening. When you give it space to breathe, it begins to repair, rebalance, and awaken to its natural rhythm of peace.

This isn’t just self-care — it’s nervous system nourishment.
It’s the permission you’ve been waiting for.

Your sanctuary awaits at Maiaveda.

www.maiaveda.com.au

10/08/2025

SACRED ALCHEMY

Today’s Women’s Circle was nothing short of sacred alchemy — a profound journey woven with threads of solidarity, vulnerability, deep love, courage, and transcendence.

Eight radiant women gathered, each carrying their own shadows, stories, and sacred wounds. Together, we held space for healing, remembrance, and compassion — witnessing the tender unfolding of truth and the courageous return to wholeness.

In the sacred container of our circle, the shadows were met not with fear but with gentle embrace; the pain met with compassionate witnessing; the silence filled with collective strength and unwavering love.

It was an honour beyond words to facilitate this profound transformation — to see each soul stepping into their light, reclaiming their power, and remembering their divine essence.

To all the beautiful women who showed up with open hearts today — thank you for your trust, your bravery, and your presence. You inspire and uplift us all.

Here’s to more sacred journeys, to embracing our whole selves, and to the unstoppable healing power of sisterhood. - Marye xx

Final session of our Shadow Series, Women’s Sacred Circle is on 24 August, 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Limited spaces available, book via www.marye.com.au/resources, facilitated .studio

03/08/2025

Weary hearts, tired bodies — you are welcome here.

If you’ve been carrying too much, moving too fast, or simply craving a moment to breathe… we invite you to pause with us at Maiaveda this week.

✨ Got a gift voucher waiting to be redeemed?

✨ Been meaning to book that treatment for yourself?

✨ Longing for rest, nurture, and reconnection?

This is your gentle nudge. We have spaces available this week — and they’re calling your name.

Whether you're seeking deep rest, soulful stillness, or simply a safe place to land - you are welcome here, just as you are.

📅 Book now via our website
https://www.vagaro.com/maiavedatherapies/services