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Leigh-based Swimming/Yoga Retreats with YogiFish

New Sand & Land Boutique Adventures

Ahoy, beautiful salty souls!

I’m super excited to offer three new sand & land boutique adventures based in my hometown of Leigh (1 hour north of Auckland)!

Leigh offers some of the most stunning coastlines with NZ's oldest marine reserve, secluded bays, crystal-clear inlets, caves, and underwater canyons. There’s something here for every urchin among you.

Beginners’ Wild Swimming & Yoga Experience

Date

5 – 8 December 2024 (ca.1 km)

Inclusions

  • Fully catered delicious wholesome meals: 3 x breakfast/lunch/dinner, snacks
  • Different styles of yoga each day
  • One to two swims a day (ca. 1km/each)
  • Glass bottom boat tour & swim
  • Swim technique tips from Fi Ellison (swim coach from Sydney)
  • Gear advice, breathwork practice
  • Guided tour of the marine discovery centre at Goat Island
  • Support from experienced trained lifeguards
  • Plenty of time to relax Swimspirational movie
  • Small groups (ca. 15 people)
  • A YogiFish swim cap and 25-litre high-quality dry bag

    • Not Included

    Accommodation – separate packages available. See below. Alcohol or bar drinks Transport to/from retreats and to the swim spots (we can carpool)

    Cost

    $1,350 pp (plus add-on accommodation package, see below)
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Mid-Distance Wellness Adventure (2-3km) 

Date

13 -16 February 2025

Inclusions

    • Fully catered delicious wholesome meals: 3 x breakfast/lunch/dinner, snacks
    • One to two swims a day (ca. 2-3km/each)
    • Glass bottom boat swim off the boat
    • Technique tips from our local swim experts Heidi Borner and Ben Marris
    • Explore breathwork/meditation with high-performance resilience coach Hamish Barton
    • Yin yoga with Wendy Douglas
    • Pilates for swimmers with physio Victoria McKechnie
    • Guided tour of the marine discovery centre at Goat Island
    • Support from trained lifeguards and boat crews
    • Swimspirational movie
    • Small groups (ca. 15 people)
    • A YogiFish swim cap and 20-litre high-quality dry bag

Not Included

  • Accommodation – separate packages available. See below.
  • Alcohol or bar drinks
  • Transport to/from retreats and to the swim spots (we can carpool)

Cost

1,350 pp (plus add-on accommodation package, see below)

Accommodation

Stay at Whangateau Holida Park right on the estuary and walking distance to our Yogifish hub at Whangateau Hall. Accommodation prices start at $30pp/night. Of course you're welcome to book your own accommodation.

Ahoy, beautiful salty souls!

The Activities

Days here are all about the ocean and movement. We’ll swim each day up to 3km in clear waters, snorkel over colourful reefs, and explore the deep beyond…perhaps spotting manta rays, turtles, rays or even dugongs along the way. Back at the resort, you can glide across the lagoon on a stand-up paddleboard or kayak. Gentle yoga sessions help you stretch, breathe, and reconnect with the island and ocean, creating a rhythm of adventure and calm throughout your stay.

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What now?

Email me ka**@******sh.nz

Or call: +64 (**********61

 

Jane
This is the first time I have ever done anything like this, and it was magical. The group was amazing – there was so much laughter and teasing banter, but it was also genuinely supportive and kind. Everyone looked out for each other and celebrated each other’s successes. In my whole life, I don't think I have ever spent four days that were as good for the soul. Truly therapeutic. I will be back!
Tracey
There were so many highlights to this retreat. The biggest highlight for me was getting one on one advice in the water on how to improve my swimming style. Then having the chance to put this into practice swimming in such a beautiful environment, with such support, was simply amazing. Then there were the highlights I hadn't expected – meeting a fantastic group of people, sharing amazing meals and just having great fun. Such an amazing experience.
AJ
The Retreat was Amazing. The Coaches Amazing. The Swimming skills, invaluable. Post Retreat, the skills I learnt will carry Me forward in My Life. The skill of breathing properly, has already started showing in My everyday Life as well as in the Ocean. The Yoga Sessions were great for a first timer. It was great having 3 different types of Yoga to experience. It would be wonderful to finish the Day Off with a Massage. The Retreat was so well run; From the Coaches; Activities; Meals; Accommodation; Destination. Fantastic. I will be back. Thank You
Philippa
I found great value in having Heidi in the water and watching as we swam and then being able to give us feedback and help to implement. Whangateau hall was quaint and ideal. Loved what we learnt at the Marine Reserve especially about the snapper and crayfish `travel patterns' and the kina barrens. The yoga was so good and the dancing super fun. A great all-round experience and you facilitated everything so well. Thank you
Liz
A beautiful location, with well supported swims in clear water. The group comprised of a range of ages and stages in life which added to the charm of the experience. So good to listen to other people's stories and adventures. The food was outstanding. Kaye was thoroughly well planned, supportive and her passion for swimming infectious. Food was absolutely first class- always more than enough and so fresh.
Colin
It was a most enjoyable 4 days even though the weather was not perfect,Kaye such an excellent communicator and organizer.Click HereToy, Feb '25The Yogifish swim retreat was the full package and so much more! Everything from wonderful swim locations, great guides and safety support, wonderful coaching, fantastic yoga-meditation breath work-pilates strengthening for swimming, the most amazing food and really fun social activities with new friends.
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Sarah
This was all brilliant! You nailed it with an impressive swim off a boat on Friday to get us kick started. I loved the coaching and feel so satisfied to come home with a new stroke!
Sheryl
I feel so privileged to have been a part of this amazing retreat. Personally, I enjoyed the multidiscipline approach where the focus was on general wellness & brought together many strands to represent this. I gained insights from the meditation, yoga & pilates, while I was joyfully challenged by the swimming drills. The swims themselves were a treat, especially providing opportunities to practice our new technical skills. Thanks to Heidi & Ben for their dedicated efforts to ensure we all benefited from their expertise. The participants were all friendly, kind & thoughtful, such a great bunch of people & very easy to communicate & share experiences with. The food was top quality, there was plenty of variety & everything was delicious. I would definitely book another retreat like this & all going well, would aim to increase distance next time. Kaye, your passion, energy, & enthusiasm was evident throughout. You led us with confidence even when presented with challenges along the way. Your ability to pivot when required ensured we were not disappointed at any stage.
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