Join us on a magical 6 day tropical retreat into divine being. Connecting with humpback whales as the oldest children of Tangaroa, guardians of the sea, messengers of personal change and spiritual growth, and connectors of ocean and land.
“I give thanks to Tangaroa, God of the Sea and Commander of the Tides, for allowing us to see, hear, and respond to this sacred calling.”
What this retreat is about
Escape, relax and rejuvenate on Uoleva, a beautiful South Pacific Island in the Kingdom of Tonga.
This is the time for you to further awaken, nourish your divine qualities, and remember your connection to, and presence of, wisdom and the intuition within you.
During these 6 days you will be nourished through:
Daily yoga & meditation practices - to reconnect to your body, mind and spirit
Daily guided workshops - to explore your divine being and why you are here on earth at this time
Healing (craniosacral therapy, energy healing, intuitive and akashic record readings, clairvoyance, massage)
Silence and stillness - reflect and find your centre and own divine inner voice
Nourishing organic tropical food - to cleanse and re-energise you
Powerful sharing, releasing and learning to celebrate your divine being
Swimming and being with the whales
Leave feeling divinely centred,
connected and transformed.
You have chosen to be on this earth plane at this time,
to be part of this great transformation.
The best thing you can do for yourself and the earth is hold pure consciousness, love and divine light.
“And the whale herd sang their gladness that the tribe would also live because they knew that the girl would need to be carefully taught before she could claim the place for her people in the world.’
Witi Ihimaera, The Whale Rider
2023 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
all in-retreat activities are optional
Friday 14 July
2pm Transfer Ha’apai airport to Serenity Beaches Resort, Uoleva
Arrive Serenity Beaches Resort
Welcome with a light refreshment
Beautify your accommodation
Experience the beauty of Uoleva
5.30-6.30pm Divine evening meal
6.30-7.30pm Formal retreat opening, introductions, intention setting and meditation
Saturday
7-8am Guided yoga and/or meditation
8-9.30am Yummy breakfast, free time, arrive at guided workshop
9.30am-12.00pm Guided workshop
12-1pm Free time
1-2pm Nourishing lunch
2-4.30pm Reflection/free time, healing and swimming with whales available
5.30-6.30pm Divine evening meal
6.30-7.30pm Group reflections and meditation
Sunday
7-8am Guided yoga and/or meditation
8-9.30am Yummy breakfast, free time, arrive at guided workshop
9.30am-12pm Guided workshop
12-1pm Free time
1-2pm Nourishing lunch
2-4.30pm Reflection/free time, healing available
5.30-6.30pm Divine evening meal
6.30-7.30pm Group reflections and meditation
Monday
7-8am Guided yoga and/or meditation
8-9.30am Yummy breakfast, free time, arrive at guided workshop
9.30-12pm Guided workshop
12-1pm Free time
1-2pm Nourishing lunch
2-4.30pm Reflection/free time, healing and swimming with whales available
5.30-6.30pm Divine evening meal
6.30-7.30pm Group reflections and meditation
Tuesday
7-8am Guided yoga and/or meditation
8-9.30am Yummy breakfast, free time, arrive at guided workshop
9.30-12pm Guided workshop
12-1pm Free time
1-2pm Nourishing lunch
2-4.30pm Reflection/free time, healing available
5.30-6.30pm Divine evening meal
6.30-7.30pm Group reflections and meditation
Wednesday
7-8am Guided yoga and/or meditation
8-9.30am Yummy breakfast, free time, arrive at guided workshop
9.30-12pm Guided workshop
12-1pm Free time
1-2pm Nourishing lunch
2-4.30pm Reflection/free time, healing and swimming with whales available
5.30-6.30pm Divine evening meal
6.30-7.30pm Group reflections and meditation
Thursday
7-8am Guided yoga and/or meditation
8-9.30am yummy breakfast, free time, arrive at guided workshop
9.30- 12pm Guided workshop
12-1pm free time
1-2pm nourishing lunch
2-3pm Transfers Uoleva to Ha’apai airport
ONLY 8 PLACES AVAILABLE!
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Meet your hosts and guides
Rachel Phelps
Hi, I'm Rachel.
The question: "Who am I and why am I here" is my deepest passion. The subtle body and energy systems, profound wisdom and healing capabilities of the body are also one of my passions.
I have a successful Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy practice here in Taupo for the last 15 years. I hold certificates in Shiatsu, Hakomi Psychotherapy, nutrition, and currently on my forth year of Hypnosis training.
My life's traumas have led me onto the path of self enquiry and self love. This is the time for our collective opening, healing and sharing our gifts out into the world. Being reconnected to this great wisdom, pure consciousness that we are. This light now guides me through my work and personal life.
One of my favourite quotes:
"When you are laughing you are healing."
Tiff Babington
Kia ora I am Tiff Babington, an energy realignment coach. My vision is “Lighting the World”.
Drawing on my professional and personal experience including as a former senior diplomat, people and change leader, I will support you transform your life through energy mastery, energy healing and soul realignment. I provide intuitive inspiration, insights, and powerful tools for you to become more successful, empowered, and embody your soul’s true purpose.
I work 1:1 or with groups, in person or online. I integrate universal wisdom from the akashic records, the 7 essential laws, channelling, energy healing, the emotion code, diamond light techniques, and mindfulness into my coaching and healing practices. I have recently authored a chapter in a bestselling book “Visions of Impact Volume 2” describing my vision and journey into energy realignment coaching and healing which is available on Amazon.
I am now semi-retired, in Opotiki, New Zealand, having returned from living in Tonga for five years. I love to spend quality time with people and travel. I look forward to sharing my experiences with you and supporting your journey at our forthcoming retreat.
Serene Tay-Siasau
Mālō e lelei and Kia ora
My role as a spiritual guidance and intuitive healer began from a young age growing up in Rotorua with a large family. I had an insight into Rongoa Māori and Māori wairuatanga as I often accompanied adults to many healers as a child. I have been given the gift to sense and feel the wairua which can be explained as the spiritual dimension of all existence, as this speaks to the holistic wellbeing of an individual and also the spiritual synergy of the collective with which that individual identifies.
It is an honour to be part of this auspicious gathering in Tonga, I believe that we will gather to honour ourselves, honour each other and to honour one of the oldest ancestors on this planet - the beloved whales. Tonga is an ancient pathway for the birthing of whales who migrate to give birth in the warm blue waters before returning to Antarctica – therefore I thank you for participating in this warm and loving environment, it is with much joy that this has come to be.
I look forward to meeting you all in under the coconut trees with the warm pacific breeze and endless blue waters surrounding us!
Tu’a ‘ofa atu
Serene Tay-Siasau
‘Ko ahau te tohorā, te tohorā ko ahau’
(I am the whale, and the whale is me)
Photo acknowledgements to Emma Hunter and Tanya Edwards