Sanctuary Hill - Yoga & Retreats -

Sanctuary Hill - Yoga & Retreats - Situated around the beautiful scenery of Taranaki. We offer daily yoga classes and wellness Retreats.
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I’ve been thinking about how our bodies are like a map. A map we often forget to read. When we’re focused on external ex...
18/03/2026

I’ve been thinking about how our bodies are like a map. A map we often forget to read.

When we’re focused on external expectations, we miss the unique journey each of us is on. But embodiment offers a beautiful reminder: your body is the map.

Each one of us carries a lifetime of experiences, emotions, and wisdom in our body. The more we practice listening to it, the more we unlock the wisdom it holds.

This is the power of coming home to our body. It transforms how we move, how we feel, and how we show up in the world. What if our baseline is gentle and in friendship?

To me, leaning to accompany our body is about being with yourself in the present moment, honoring your unique body, and learning how to move from a place of deep connection.

If you’re ready to begin or deepen your own journey, I’d love to guide you. 🌱✨

I often share with my students how important body awareness is. It's a practice I’ve explored for years, but I didn’t al...
18/03/2026

I often share with my students how important body awareness is. It's a practice I’ve explored for years, but I didn’t always understand its depth.

For quite somr time, I was focused on posture. But over time, I realized that it’s about something much bigger than that.

Embodiment is the process of tapping into the grace and wisdom your body already carries. It’s not just about appearance; it’s about feeling deeply alive and present. Each of us has our own unique history stored in our bodies: how we stand, how we move, how we express ourselves – and when we bring awareness to it, we access a new level of vitality.

Have you ever noticed how your body feels when you truly listen to it? How does it feel when you move into certain shapes or forms?

The more we practice this presence the more we unlock our potential for deeper connection and movement. 💫

From the time I first stepped into a yoga mat, I’ve been a student of the human body, searching for ways to improve how ...
18/03/2026

From the time I first stepped into a yoga mat, I’ve been a student of the human body, searching for ways to improve how it moves and feels. My yoga exploration began with an interest in aesthetics, wanting to look graceful. But over the years, this journey has transformed into something deeper.

It’s become about the practice of awakening to the wisdom within the body. We all carry our own history in the body, a story written in our muscles, our posture, the way we move.

When we learn to tap into our body’s intelligence, it changes everything. It shifts how we experience life. Movement becomes more fluid, and life becomes more vibrant.

This is why I love working with embodiment practices. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about coming home to yourself. You’re invited to explore this with me and notice the difference it can make in your life. 💫

Learning body wisdom empowers individuals to tune into their body's signals, fostering self-awareness and emotional well...
14/03/2026

Learning body wisdom empowers individuals to tune into their body's signals, fostering self-awareness and emotional well-being. It promotes physical health, healing, and greater vitality by guiding conscious movement and deeper connection to oneself.

✨️ Join our 4 Day Immersive Retreat for a transformative experience.



Why take a retreat now?✨️Gain New InsightsWhen you step away from the familiar routine of daily life, you create the opp...
14/03/2026

Why take a retreat now?

✨️Gain New Insights
When you step away from the familiar routine of daily life, you create the opportunity to break free from constant doing. A retreat provides you with the quiet space to pause, allowing new insights to surface in a way they simply can’t during your busy workday.

✨️Guided Transformation
Whether it’s finding peace through restorative yoga or exploring new life paths, a retreat offers an immersive experience led by skilled guides who help you uncover deeper changes that a regular vacation just can’t offer.

✨️Unplug and Rest
Retreating allows you to unplug from the constant barrage of notifications and screen time. By giving yourself permission to disconnect, your nervous system can reset, stress levels decrease, and your body’s natural rhythms can realign.

✨️Reconnect with Your Senses
From savoring fresh, locally-grown meals to immersing yourself in a thoughtfully designed sanctuary, a retreat offers a chance to awaken your senses and remind you of the importance of being fully present in each moment.

✨️It’s About Reconnection, Not Escape
A retreat isn’t about fleeing your life; it’s about returning with a renewed sense of clarity, vitality, and purpose. It’s about gathering the strength you need to face life with fresh eyes and energy.

Awaken your sensitivity and connect with your essence at our transformative retreat in Sanctuary Hill, New Plymouth. 🌿✨ ...
14/03/2026

Awaken your sensitivity and connect with your essence at our transformative retreat in Sanctuary Hill, New Plymouth.

🌿✨ Through yoga, sound healing, and nature, you'll deepen your connection to your body and soul.



Awakening Your Sensitivity Retreat 🌱4 DaysSensitivity is a vital pathway to understanding the patterns we hold, the stor...
11/03/2026

Awakening Your Sensitivity Retreat 🌱
4 Days

Sensitivity is a vital pathway to understanding the patterns we hold, the stories we carry, and the triggers that shape our behaviors.

By reconnecting with our body’s sensitivity, we can track unconscious tension, explore deeper layers of our experience, and express ourselves more fully.

The Awakening Your Sensitivity retreat offers you:
🌿 Tools to sense unconscious tension in the body and begin to release it
🌿 Insight into sensory motor amnesia and how it affects our behaviors
🌿 Practices that create space for the body to express itself in new ways
🌿 Support in understanding how the body holds old stories and offers opportunities for transformation

When we listen to and honor our sensitivity, we can track the stories our bodies hold and choose how we express them.

This retreat is designed to provide the space and practices needed to move beyond old patterns and create lasting change.

April 23–26, 2026
🔗 Find out more & book your spot: https://www.sanctuaryhill.co.nz/awakeningsensitivity

Rediscover Your Sensitivity to Release Tension & Old Patterns 🌿Our body holds the stories of our past — the beliefs, tri...
11/03/2026

Rediscover Your Sensitivity to Release Tension & Old Patterns 🌿

Our body holds the stories of our past — the beliefs, triggers, and behaviors that shape who we are today.

When we connect to our sensitivity, we can start to sense these patterns and consciously release the unconscious tension that holds us back.

Awakening Your Sensitivity retreat is designed to:
✨ Track unconscious tension and bring awareness to the parts of us that hold old stories
✨ Understand the power of sensory motor amnesia — and how it keeps us stuck in patterns
✨ Explore different ways of expression that support your natural flow
✨ Learn somatic practices and breathwork to release stored tension

By reconnecting with our sensitivity, we can begin to shift old behaviors, make space for new expressions, and unlock the freedom of moving from a place of awareness.

April 23–26, 2026

🔗 Join us & learn more: https://www.sanctuaryhill.co.nz/awakeningsensitivity

Awaken Your Sensitivity — A 4 Day Retreat for Deep Presence & Awareness ✨An invitation to connect with the wisdom of you...
11/03/2026

Awaken Your Sensitivity — A 4 Day Retreat for Deep Presence & Awareness ✨

An invitation to connect with the wisdom of your body, uncover hidden patterns, and release unconscious tension.

Through somatic practices, mindful movement, breath, and sound healing, we create space to sense and understand the parts of us that hold old stories, triggers, and behaviors.

This retreat is designed to help you:
🌱 Track the unconscious tension stored in the body
🌱 Understand patterns of behavior that shape your actions
🌱 Uncover sensory motor amnesia and release held tension
🌱 Support your body’s natural expression and movement

When we awaken our sensitivity, we gain access to a deeper connection with ourselves — to feel, sense, and embody new ways of being.

April 23–26, 2026
Sanctuary Hill Retreat, Taranaki

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.sanctuaryhill.co.nz/awakeningsensitivity

Some days your just gotta groove!Velvet has a lovely offering this Saturday, an eclectic musical movement journey. Follo...
11/03/2026

Some days your just gotta groove!

Velvet has a lovely offering this Saturday, an eclectic musical movement journey. Follow her 👉 .running.wild for all the details ✨️ ❤️

Movement isn’t just about exercise, more about awakening your body, releasing tension, and letting energy flow freely. M...
09/03/2026

Movement isn’t just about exercise, more about awakening your body, releasing tension, and letting energy flow freely.

Maybe it’s a gentle stretch, an intense workout, or a dance, moving your body is a powerful way to reconnect with your vitality.

✨ Why Move Your Body?
- Boost your energy and mood.
- Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination.
- Reduce stress and clear your mind.

Awaken your body’s natural flow and rhythm.

Let go of any expectations and simply move – let your body lead the way. The invigorating energy you feel will carry through the rest of your day.

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109 Veale Road
New Plymouth
4371

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 11am
7pm - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11am
5:45pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 11am
5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 11am
Saturday 9am - 10:30am
Sunday 4:30pm - 6pm

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