We warmly invite you to join us for our next INsight~Nidra Retreat, set in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of Strathean Retreat Centre on the Kapiti Coast, with native trees, gardens and an orchard. Facilitated by Ian Melrose and a small group of supporting teachers, this is a chance to slow down, step away from daily life, and allow yourself to be nourished by both the practices and the natural setting.

The retreat will focus on the Third Eye Chakra, the centre associated with insight, intuition, imagination and inner guidance. When this centre is out of balance, we may experience mental fog, difficulty trusting our own knowing, or a sense of disconnection from deeper wisdom. Through guided Yoga Nidra sessions, archetype meditations, and a range of complementary practices, participants are invited to step out of daily momentum and into deep rest, allowing the nervous system to settle and mental activity to quieten. As the Third Eye is gently supported, clarity begins to emerge, intuition strengthens, and a quieter, more spacious awareness becomes available. You can expect to leave feeling refreshed and reconnected, with a renewed sense of trust in yourself.

Retreat Activities: A variety of the following activities will be included in the schedule each day, providing a deeply immersive experience:

Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) with Ian: A deeply restful and meditative practice guided by Ian’s unique INsight~Nidra approach, taking you into a state of conscious relaxation where the body is fully at rest while the mind remains aware, enabling stress release and emotional healing.

Mindful Breath Meditation with Dana: A simple yet powerful technique that deepens attention and presence by focusing on the breath, bringing the mind to the present moment and helping to reduce stress, increase focus and promote overall well-being.

Archetype Meditations with Ian: Explore powerful inner archetypes as a gateway to self-understanding, intuition and deeper awareness.

Laughter Yoga with Jude: Fun, energising and transformative, this session awakens joy, releases tension and brings people together through the simple power of laughter.

Vipassana Meditation with Ian: A technique of deep inner observation, cultivating awareness of the mind-body connection by noticing physical sensations and mental states as they arise, without reacting to them, developing clarity, stillness and release from suffering.

Reiki with Dana: Hands-on healing through which a universal energy is transferred through the palms to clear energy blocks and restore balance.

‘Origin of Movement’ with Shelley: Shelley’s own method, combining the most effective movement techniques gathered from gifted tutors in dance and physical wellbeing. Expect enthusiasm, playfulness and a sense of spaciousness and freedom in the body.

Yoga and Crystal Bowls with Dana: A combination of physical postures and breath control designed to develop flexibility, strength and mental clarity, deepened by healing sound vibrations that balance your energy and enrich the meditative experience.

Group Discussions: Connect through group discussions and videos of non-denominational spiritual teachings, plus additional theory teachings with Ian.

Enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals, predominantly dairy and gluten-free.

There are a variety of room options available and there is also the option of a 4-day stay. Contact Ian at ianmelrose52@gmail.com for full pricing details and further Retreat information.