THE WINTER PAUSE

Service Description

Kula Retreat - The Winter Pause Saturday, July 4th | 8:30am – 5:00pm Kula, Muriwai, New Zealand Hosted by Monica Cronin & Kike Benet As the southern winter settles over the rugged cliffs of Muriwai, we invite you to step into the warmth of Kula for a day of profound reconnection. This retreat is a curated arc designed to clear the mental slate, awaken the physical body, and introduce the ancient, practical tools of Non-Dual Shaiva Tantra. The Journey 08:30 | Morning Cleanse We begin our day in Noble Silence. This is your permission to put down the weight of social expectation. Kike will guide youy through a 60-minute session of Morning Pages (mental clearing), Kriyas and Pranayama (energetic cleansing) and Meditationl. 09:30 | Ritual Tea A quiet moment to hydrate and integrate the morning’s internal work. 09:45 | Solar Awakening: The Yoga Flow Facilitated by Monica Cronin, this 90-minute practice is an intelligent, anatomically-informed flow. Designed to stoke your internal fire (Agni) and mobilize the body, Monica’s teaching bridges the gap between physical precision and fluid grace. 11:15 | The Path of Recognition The silence gives way as we gather for our Opening Circle. Kike will then lead an immersion into Non-Dual Shaiva Tantra. We will explore the "Architecture of Presence"—practical tools for awakening that transform how you perceive yourself and the world around you. 13:00 | The Winter Feast A communal, seasonal, plant-based lunch designed to ground and nourish the body with the best of winter’s harvest. 14:00 | Integration & Stillness We return for a Q&A session to digest the morning’s teachings, followed by a short meditation to center the mind before our hydrotherapy session. 14:30 | Elemental Recovery: Sauna, Cold Plunge & Jacuzzi The ultimate somatic reset. Use the heat of the Sauna, the sharp clarity of the Cold Plunge, and the release of the Jacuzzi to facilitate deep physical recovery and nervous system resilience. 15:30 | Restorative Descent & Closing We conclude our day with a Restorative Yoga session and a final Closing Circle. This practice focuses on the parasympathetic nervous system, ensuring you leave Muriwai feeling spacious, steady, and deeply rested. The Investment in Self Where: Kula, Muriwai — A world-class wellness sanctuary. Included: All guided sessions, seasonal lunch, and full access to spa facilities. Investment: NZD $230