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Spring Awakening: A Yoga & Wellness Retreat
A Weekend to Awaken Lightness and Vitality
- Tauhara Retreat Centre, Taupō
Friday 10 – Sunday 12 October, 2025
Begins: Friday at 4:00 PM | Ends: Sunday at 2:00 PM
Join Ali and Becs to shake off winter’s heaviness and welcome the lightness of spring with this deeply nurturing weekend retreat. Nestled above the glistening waters of Lake Taupō, Tauhara Retreat Centre offers the perfect setting to reconnect—with yourself, with nature, and with the energy of the season.
Through the wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and nature-based practices, we’ll explore how to awaken vitality, restore balance, and align with spring’s momentum.
Who Is This For?
This retreat welcomes all women—whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening your practice. Spring invites us to shake off winter’s residue, ignite vitality, and return to what feels clear and aligned. In Ayurveda, this season is governed by Kapha—earth and water—bringing renewal, yet sometimes a lingering heaviness. Through nourishing practices, mindful movement, and time in nature, we’ll gently support your body and mind to reawaken. If you’re seeking rest, connection, and a fresh start, this weekend is for you!
What's Included*
Immerse yourself in a thoughtfully crafted weekend of movement, stillness, and seasonal rituals. From sunrise meditations to restorative yoga, every moment is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and the rhythms of spring. Here’s a taste of what awaits:
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the serene Tauhara Retreat Centre (shared or private rooms with linen and towels provided)
- All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch – nourishing, seasonal, plant-based, and locally sourced where possible
- Tea, coffee, and fresh fruit available daily
- 2 x Sunrise meditations to awaken with intention
- 2 x Energising yoga sessions (Tantric Vinyasa + Hatha)
- 1 x Restorative yoga session
- Daily Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation)
- 1 x Spring-inspired Ayurvedic foot massage workshop
- Nature mandala creation
- Walking meditations
- Kirtan & devotional singing circle (no experience needed!)
- Time to rest, explore, journal, or wander through Tauhara’s gardens and bush trails
*Everything is optional—move at the pace that feels right for you.
Investment
Shared Bunk Room (sleeps 4):
Early Bird $590 (booked prior to 30 July 2025) / $650 Standard Price
Upgrade Options
- Single Occupancy Bunkroom: $660 Early Bird / $720 Standard
- Self-contained Shared Accommodation (ideal for couples or friends): $720pp Early Bird / $780pp Standard
All prices are per person. Limited rooms available—first come, first served.
Gluten-free and/or vegan meals available with a $30 surcharge. Please note your dietary preferences when booking.
This retreat is alcohol, drug, and refined sugar-free to honour deep rest and clarity.
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.
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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 29 August 2025.
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Your Facilitators
Alexandra (Ali) Hawij
Ali is a passionate yoga teacher, Ayurvedic wellness enthusiast, and mother. With over six years of teaching experience, she blends traditional yoga practices with the wisdom of Ayurveda to support holistic health and balance. Ali holds a 200-hour RYT in traditional Hatha Yoga and is currently advancing her studies with a 300-hour RYT in Tantric Advanced Sequencing and Philosophy. She integrates movement, breath, and meditation into her offerings, creating a nurturing environment for personal growth and connection. Ali’s approach is grounded, intuitive, and focused on guiding others towards greater well-being and self-awareness.
Becs Erickson
Becs is a dedicated teacher, student, and guide in yoga, meditation, and holistic health. With over 20 years of experience, she weaves together the ancient wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda with modern science to support lasting, meaningful change.
She has completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT-500), Yoga Nidra Levels 1 & 2 with Ashram Yoga New Zealand, and further studies in Ayurveda and Yoga Health Coaching through Yoga Healer International. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and lifestyle coaching, Becs helps others cultivate self-awareness and presence. Her teaching is grounded, practical, and accessible, creating space for deep transformation and integration.
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.”
