Teacher Training- Immersions-Retreats
Awakening the Heart of Reality - Foundations of Tantra
50 hour Immersion into the Heart of Tantra
JULY 21st - 26th
A Return to Source. A Reclamation of Power. A Path of Living Connection.
This 50-hour immersion is a calling — a doorway for teachers and dedicated students who feel the pull toward Tantra as a living, breathing tradition. A tradition designed to anchor us in a world that is moving faster than ever, reshaping our lives, our attention, and our relationship to what truly matters.
We are living in a time where many have become disconnected from source, from body, from community, and from the pulse of the natural world.
Nondual Śaiva Tantra offers a profound response: a path that reweaves us with the very fabric of life.
It reminds us that consciousness is not separate from the world, that the sacred can be found in every breath, every sensation, every moment of recognition.
This immersion is an invitation to return to a deeper way of being —to step into clarity, presence, authenticity, and inner power.
What This Journey Offers:
Meditation practices rooted in Classical Nondual Śaiva Tantra
Embodiment work that awakens your felt sense of Śakti
Philosophical teachings that illuminate how consciousness unfolds as your everyday life
Group dialogue and shared inquiry that foster connection and insight
Ritual, subtle-body and energetic practices to reorient you to the sacred
Communal support — a space to be witnessed, held, and understood
This is not theoretical study.
It is direct experience, embodied learning, and living practice.
A Path Begins Here
If you feel the resonance —if something inside you whispers yes —you are invited to join us.
This is a journey into remembrance, embodiment, and the sacred pulse of life.A journey held with care, depth, and devotion.
A journey back to yourself.
DATES AND TIMES
Tuesday 21st of July 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 22nd July 8am - 4pm
Thursday 23rd July 8am - 4pm
Friday 24th July 8am - 4pm
Saturday 25th July 9am - 6pm
Sunday 26th July 9am - 6pm
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
Kirsty’s journey with yoga began over two decades ago, evolving from a personal quest for healing and embodiment into a lifetime of dedicated practice and study. With more than a decade of teaching experience, she brings an exceptionally embodied, accessible, and thoughtful approach to yoga and contemplative practice. Her classes blend movement, breathwork, meditation, and somatic awareness in ways that invite students to meet themselves with curiosity, compassion, and presence — not perfection. Kirsty’s teaching has organically shifted over the years from dynamic movement into the quiet depths of somatic stillness and philosophical inquiry, and she delights in creating spaces where students feel safe to explore both the body and the inner life with equal reverence. Her love of mythology, non-dual philosophy, and Tantra infuses her work with integrity and heart, and she brings profound depth without dogma to every offering she leads.
Lisa’s introduction to yoga came through a period of personal change and longing for deeper connection — and it didn’t take long for the practice to become her way of life. With comprehensive training across yin, restorative, vinyasa, somatics, meditation, and Yoga Nidra, Lisa’s teaching style is both intuitive and grounded, beautifully weaving in breath, philosophical context, and mindful inquiry. She has served as a mentor and facilitator in advanced teacher trainings, bringing both heart and insight to students stepping into their own roles as guides and practitioners. Lisa teaches from a place of felt experience — encouraging students of all levels to embody strength, softness, presence and to meet their practice with honesty and care. Her deep respect for the unique path of every student makes her offerings inclusive, empowering and transformative.
Together, Kirsty and Lisa hold this Foundations of Tantra training with a rare balance of lived experience, philosophical depth, embodiment, and relational intelligence. They’re not here to present tantra as a set of techniques to “achieve,” but rather as an invitation to recognise and reclaim your own awakened, embodied presence.
WHY NOW?
Our world is shifting rapidly. Many feel unrooted, fragmented, or overwhelmed by pace and disconnection.
Tantra offers an ancient technology for this modern moment —a way to remember our inherent wholeness, to honour the intelligence of the body,to re-enter relationship with nature,and to reclaim our agency, intuition, and inner knowing.
This path doesn’t ask you to withdraw from life.
It teaches you how to meet life with awareness, freedom, and depth.
For Teachers and Students Alike
Whether you are: A yoga teacher seeking authentic Tantric foundations
A practitioner longing for depth and clarity
A student beginning your Tantric path
Or someone answering an inner calling toward consciousness. This immersion offers a powerful initiation into the wisdom, embodiment, and living philosophy of Tantra.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Full Price $999
Payment Plans offered with $200 deposit to secure a spot.
Whispers of the Body - 30 hour Yin Training with Kirsty van de Geer
30 Hours OCTOBER 16, 17, 18Step into the quiet, poetic world of Yin Yoga with Whispers of the Body: The Art of Yin — a 30-hour training that invites you to listen deeply, move gently, and explore the landscape of your inner world.
This immersive experience is designed for both yoga teachers and dedicated students who are curious to deepen their understanding of yin as a transformative, embodied practice.
This training is an invitation to slow down and meet yourself where you are with softness, presence, and profound respect for the body’s natural intelligence.
What You'll Experience:
Embodied Anatomy & Functional Understanding Explore the uniqueness of the human form through the lens of bone variation and fascial tension, moving beyond visual alignment to a truly functional approach to asana.
Yin Yoga Teaching Skills You’ll receive everything you need to create intelligent, supportive yin classes for all able-bodied participants including guidance on sequencing, theme weaving, language, creative prop use, and pose modification and variation.
Energetics in Practice Discover the subtle energetic body through the lens of fascial trains, myofascial meridians. Learn how to use yin yoga as a tool to balance, nourish, and awaken the energetic system in yourself and in your students.
The Koshas: A Multi-Layered Approach to Practice Deepen your understanding of yin yoga through the Kosha system the five layers of being. Learn to teach and practice in a way that touches not only the physical body but also the breath, mind and intuition— guiding students toward holistic integration.
Nervous System-Informed Practice You’ll be introduced to the foundations of trauma-informed teaching, including choice-based language, invitational cueing, and understanding the nervous system. Learn how to foster an environment of trust, safety, and autonomy where students can explore at their own pace.
Meditation, Journaling & Self-Inquiry Through meditation, free movement, guided journaling, and embodied presence, you’ll access the deeper wisdom stored in the body and gently begin to release tension, stories, and old patterns.
Connection, Dialogue & Support Expect to be well-held through open discussion, peer feedback, and the support of a like-hearted community learning not only about yin, but also about yourself as a teacher and student.
INVESTMENT:$700
EARLY BIRD - Pay before JULY 1st and receive our discounted price of $650
Use Code EARLYBIRD50 in the PROMO BOX at the online checkout.
For payment plans email Kirsty at info@humyoga.co.nz
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Release Replenish Restore: A Fascia Release & Yoga Retreat
4pm Thu 20th - 2pm Sun 23rd August
Join Fiona and Kirsty for a 3-day transformational wellness retreat at the tranquil Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel!
This Release Replenish Restore retreat is designed to release deep-seated tension, replenish energy, and restore fascia health. We combine myofascial release, yin yoga, and mindfulness to help you move freely and feel revitalised and rejuvenated.
All meals are prepared for you, nurturing yoga and meditation sessions, forests to explore and lots of relaxation time, connect back into nature and back into you.
What You’ll Experience
Somatic Movement & Breathwork – Gentle movement focusing on fascial release and breath practices to improve mobility and reawaken your fascia’s natural elasticity.
Myofascial Release – Gentle self-massage techniques using therapy balls and hands-on guidance to soften tight areas, improve tissue hydration, and ease discomfort.
Yin Yoga – Long-held, supported postures to release tension and restore nervous system balance and invite deeper relaxation.
Meditation & Stillness – Guided meditations to quiet the mind and cultivate inner awareness.
Nature & Deep Rest – Space to reconnect with yourself in a breathtaking natural setting, allowing for full-body replenishment.
DATES AND TIMES
4pm Thu 20th -
2pm Sun 23rd August
RETREAT FACILITIES
*Sauna
*Optional massage
*Walks to waterfalls and expansive views
*Hiking to Tara Sanctuary and labyrinth
* Library
Set in the peaceful sanctuary of Mana Retreat Centre, this retreat offers a gentle yet profound journey toward renewed vitality and well-being.
IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?
This retreat is for you if you want to feel more at ease in your body, move with greater freedom, and cultivate a deeper connection to self-care.
It’s especially beneficial if you:
* Experience stiffness, body aches, or reduced mobility
*Feel the effects of stress, tension, or burnout in your body
*Want to improve posture, circulation, and energy levels
* Crave time for deep rest and replenishment
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND BOOKINGS
Pricing Options:
($60 extra for ensuite)
Shared room: $995
Single room: $1,095
Camping: $795
*Payment plans available
Click here to reserve your spot for the Release Replenish Restore yoga retreat.
Email hello@mindfullyyin.com for enquiries.