At AWHI we want to tap into the beauty of open, considerate, honest, respectful, and reflective male energy. This retreat is an opportunity to capture the spirit and nature of the male soul.
In a world of hyper-masculine messaging there are very few open, healthy, and courageous models for men to explore. Through a combination of yoga practice, reflective discussion, play, and meditation the retreat provides an opportunity to explore understandings of self and to stand amongst men who are journeying along that same path.
Through mindfulness, practice, and presence the retreat creates opportunities to step out of your head, sink into your body, and be open in your heart. It is a chance to talk, share, and connect at a deeper personal level and to gather, in a safe supported environment, with a collection of like-hearted men.
This is a secular (non-religious) based retreat that is open to all expressions of masculinity and all individuals who identify as male.
Dates & Location
Arrival: 3pm on Friday, 11th August
Departure: 5pm on Sunday, 13th August
Waihōanga River Lodge & Retreat
32 Ōtaki Road, Ōtaki, Kapiti Coast
Details: waihoanga.co.nz
Investment
$599 (before 1 July) | $699 thereafter
Includes 2 nights accommodation, catering and all retreat activities. Private accommodation available at extra cost - email kathleen@awhiyoga.co.nz to discuss!
About the Facilitator
Murray Hemi (he/him) is a long-time yoga practitioner who has taught in studios, prisons and men's community yoga events. He completed his trauma-informed training with the Yoga Education in Prison Trust in 2015 and went on to complete his psychotherapy training with the Hakomi Institute in 2018 and his Trauma training the year after. He currently practices in Wellington as a men's relationship coach - www.mending.co.nz
Murray always brings with him his stories, insights, and understandings of Mātauranga Māori as a parallel window into understanding or re-considering our knowledge of the 'human condition.'
He shares with a compassion and wisdom gained through experience. His teaching approach is based on strong desire to build learning experiences through collective group experience and wisdom creation.
