Yoga + Acupuncture Mini-retreat on the Northern Beaches.


Yoga and Acupuncture on the Northern Beaches: The best of both worlds for reviving your energy levels this WINTER!

Synchronise your body, breath and mind with our Seasonal Yoga and Acupuncture on the Northern Beaches, a unique two-hour wellness experience designed to attune to Winter's rhythms.

🌿 Winter Wellness Mini-retreat Highlights

  • 1-Hour Yin Yoga with Suzie Taylor of Studio 5 Mona Vale: this session combines gentle Yin yoga poses to soften fascia and muscles and reset your nervous system.

  • Acupressure included during the Yin Yoga, with me! (Katika Funnell) acupressure techniques to release tension and stimulate energy flow on the Kidney and Bladder meridians. OUr intention is to support the Water Element associated with Winter. 
  • 30-Minute Acupuncture & Yoga Nidra: To complete the Yoga class, experience deep relaxation as acupuncture is seamlessly integrated with Yoga Nidra meditation, to help you relax even further and give your muscles the delicious rest they need.

  • Seasonal Refreshments: Conclude the morning with a specially crafted Nepalese chai tea blend and delicious healthy bliss balls, to nourish your digestion afterwards.

Yoga and Acupuncture Mini-retreat details:

Date: Sunday, 24th August
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club
Cost: $65

BYO Yoga Mat and bolster.

You can BOOK HERE.

Your Yoga Teacher will be Suzie Taylor

With over 25 years of yoga practice, Suzie Taylor brings a wealth of experience to her teachings. Her qualifications include a Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training from the International Yoga Teachers' Association (IYTA), along with additional training in Yin, Restorative, and Meditation practices. More about Suzie here.

Your Acupuncturist will be Katika Funnell

In private practice since 2003, Katika has over 20 years experience helping her clients manage pain, stress and health problems. Katika is a degree-qualified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner, having studied at UTS for 4 years. She travelled to China to complete an 8 week internship at the Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital which brought her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) training to life!  Katika practices at her clinic locations in Brookvale and Warriewood on Sydney's Northern Beaches. More about Katika here.

We've decided to join forces and bring back a well-loved tradition on the Northern Beaches of Sydney - Mona Vale Yin + Pins.

Our gorgeous Northern Beaches Venue

The event takes place at the newly upgraded Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club. This beautiful space offers a stunning local view to inspire you. We will keep you warm, and snug with heating and catering at this gorgeous event. 

Booking Information for our Yoga and Acupuncture

Spaces are limited to 15 people, to give all attendees the most value for their precious time.

Let's celebrate the most Yin time of the year - Winter, together!

To reserve your spot, visit our Yoga and Acupuncture Mini-Retreat BOOKING PAGE here. 

Further reading about Seasonal movement and Qi Gong:

Summer Stretches and exercises to move your Qi

Yoga Acupuncture Northern Beaches

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