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3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
An inner journey into stillness
- Tauhara Retreat Centre, Taupō
Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July, 2026
Begins: Thursday at 4:00 PM | Ends: Sunday at 2:00 PM
Join Atma and Becs for an immersive 3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – a rare opportunity to step fully out of ordinary life and sink into sustained stillness. Over three nights at the beautiful Tauhara Retreat Centre, you’ll be held in a gentle, structured container of silence, meditation, and mindful movement, allowing the nervous system to truly unwind and the mind to settle at its own pace.
This is not a day of quiet. It is a deeper immersion. The gift of extended silence gives insights time to surface, the body time to rest, and awareness time to expand in ways that simply aren’t possible in a shorter format.
This retreat welcomes all experience levels, whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner ready to go deeper.
If you’ve been curious about silence but wondered whether you’re ready – you are.
What to Expect
This retreat is mindfully designed to weave together movement, stillness, and self-inquiry:
- Guided Sitting & Walking Meditation
- Hatha Yoga
- Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation)
- Time in Nature
- Space for Reflection
Why Silence?
Silence is a profound practice that allows the mind to settle, the body to attune, and the heart to listen deeply. In stillness, we create space for insights to arise, awareness to expand, and our inner experience to be met with presence and clarity.
More than the absence of sound, silence is a spiritual practice that nurtures deep rest and reflection. In a silent, meditative environment, the body relaxes, awareness sharpens, and hidden impressions naturally surface and release. As we slow down, we become more attuned to our senses, our inner world, and the subtle beauty of the present moment.
At its core, this silent meditation retreat is an invitation to return to yourself.
Silence will be observed from Friday until the retreat’s end, with dedicated time for questions and shared reflections along the way.
Testimonials:
“Accessible to all with an open and willing attitude. I was definitely not ‘meditation match-fit’ beforehand!” ~ Tori
“I was a little nervous for the silent part, however the guidance provided was the perfect balance.” ~ Ash
“Reflective, serene, introspective, hugely beneficial. To have a chance to truly ‘get away’ from technology, obligations, the norm – was wonderful.” ~ Barbara
“Space, silence, stillness. I feel me. I’m back.” ~ Robyn
What's Included*
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Tauhara Retreat Centre (shared or private rooms, linen and towels provided)
- All meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch — nourishing, seasonal, plant-based, and locally sourced where possible
- Selection of teas and coffee available daily
- Guided sitting and walking meditation sessions
- Hatha Yoga
- Daily Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation)
- Time to rest, journal, or wander Tauhara’s gardens and bush trails
This retreat is alcohol, drug, and refined sugar-free to support the clarity and sensitivity that silence cultivates.
A Day Might Look Like This:
6:30am ~ Morning Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
8:00am ~ Breakfast & Free Time
9:30am ~ Guided sitting meditation
10:30am ~ Break
11:00am ~ Guided Meditation
12:15pm ~ Yoga Nidra
1:00pm ~ Lunch & Free Time
3:45pm ~ Afternoon Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
5:00pm ~ Guided meditation
6:30pm ~ Dinner
7:30pm ~ Evening Session
Times are a guide. The schedule is designed to support your nervous system, not tax it.
Investment
Shared Bunk Room (sleeps 4):
Early Bird $840 (booked prior to 5 May 2026) / $910 Standard Price
Upgrade Options
- Single Occupancy Bunkroom: $910 Early Bird / $980 Standard
- Self-contained Shared Accommodation (ideal for couples or friends): $970pp Early Bird / $1040pp Standard
All prices are per person. Limited rooms available—first come, first served.
Gluten-free, keto, and/or vegan meals available with a $35 surcharge. Please note your dietary preferences when booking.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Full refund (minus deposit*): For cancellations up to 30 days before retreat start.
50% refund: For cancellations 15–29 days before retreat.
No refund: For cancellations within 14 days of retreat start.
If you’re unable to attend, a refund (minus the deposit) may be considered at our discretion- provided you find someone to take your place.
If we need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances or low numbers, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to transfer your payment to a future retreat.
Please note: We are not responsible for any personal travel costs incurred.
Venue
Tauhara Retreat Centre, Taupō
Nestled above Lake Taupō and surrounded by native bush, Tauhara is a tranquil sanctuary purpose-built for retreats and gatherings. It features peaceful walking trails, a serene meditation sanctuary, cosy rooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Sustainability and heartfelt hospitality are woven into every aspect of this special place.
Click to learn more about Tauhara →
Bookings
To secure your place, please complete the [booking form here]
If you have any questions or prefer to book directly, feel free to:
- Phone: 021 913 318
- Email: becs@heartspace.co.nz
* A $250 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance is due by Friday 12 June 2026.
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Your Facilitators
Atma Okan
Atma is a director of Ashram Yoga and has been teaching for over 30 years. As a senior teacher, she dedicated 12 years to facilitating teacher training and retreats at Ashram Yoga’s Ohui retreat centre, guiding students through both foundational and advanced levels. Committed to sharing the tools of yoga, her work includes developing training programmes, offering mentorship, and creating individualised practices that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Passionate about making yoga accessible, Atma focuses on providing practical and effective ways for individuals to integrate yoga into daily life.
Becs Erickson
Becs brings ancient wisdom to busy lives. A yoga teacher, health coach, and founder of Heart Space, she has spent over 20 years helping women restore rhythm, rebuild energy, and feel at home in their bodies. Blending yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and modern science into an approach that is grounded, accessible, and built for real life.
What people say
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Adele Holmes
Yoga Teacher
“Learning and now embedding the principles studied through Good Change has not only seen me start to build some great habits, they are now becoming symbiotic to both my personal yoga practice and my yoga teaching – bringing to life the ayurvedic theory we touched on in teachers Training). Becs is a fabulous coach, and has built a beautiful community of humans at all stages of life who come together to learn.”
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Bridget Scully
“Good Change has been life changing, but as my tutor says when describing how to make change… ‘in the most underwhelming way’. This course has been a great tool for my belt and works in beautifully with my mission to live more sustainably in ALL that I do. Not just the garden, or the food but equally my energy levels and the daily grind kinda stuff.”
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Colleen Robinson
“I feel more alive now, I am not tired all the time, more aware of how what I do affects the way I feel. Having some decent sleep is fantastic, and I feel more focused, and am completing tasks and projects that I had been procrastinating about. I am more in control of my life now and feel like I am achieving more.”
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Jenny Bain
“Learning about my body, hearing and trying to understand is the best gift I can receive. Becs has given me tools to grow and learn that you’re never too old to shift into a more easeful way of living. Good Change is a journey into oneself and not intrusive just one foot in front of the other!”
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Kaz Jones
DoTerra Ambassador
“Prior to Good Change I had a never ending list and decreasing fuel to accomplish it with. I have learnt to “stop”, “breathe” and look after my body with the correct fuel and when to incorporate good habits throughout my hectic day. The result is a more nourished mind, body & soul to get through my day more effectively.”
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Kylla Petersen
“The impact of Good Change has been so obvious on me that even my husband is now participating in many of the habits. Becs is a great coach and has so much knowledge to share – in an absolute trusted and empathetic way, stepping you through the course. The outcome for me has been a deeper understanding of the “why” and the “how” to live a more relaxed, healthier and content version of my life.”
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Lassara Hall
Shiatsu practitioner & Yoga Teacher
“Rebecca’s classes offer the student three traditions of yoga – pranayama (breath), asana (movement) and meditation. This combination raises the class from another type or form of exercise to a holistic therapy, which incorporates the entire wellbeing of the student.”
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Marie Solier
Osteopath & Yoga Teacher
“Becs is a passionate teacher dedicated to yoga, her personal practice, and her students. I attended her 6-week meditation course, during which Becs thoroughly delivered practical tools whilst keeping theory & philosophy accessible. Each class was workshop quality. Becs has a gift with words. If you are lucky to attend one of her Yoga Nidra, this will feel like a nurturing treat you gift yourself.”
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Michele Franks
Pilates Teacher
“I came in wanting some positive changes with my skin inflammation & to improve my mental state as I had feelings of depression & plenty of negative chatter. I wanted a better work/life balance. Participating in the 12 week Good Change program 3 times has changed my life. I have learned habits that are part of my lifestyle that give me more calm & ease.”
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Shirley Keown
“An opportunity to try something a little different and challenging, in a totally safe environment. Keep an open mind – give things a go – surrounded by like minded people – with no expectations – its ok if it doesn’t happen or resonate for you – or you don’t understand – you have permission to seek clarity if not in the group – individually – its ok to ask – its learning about yourself and others.”
