Upcoming workshops & retreats
At Bali Garden we love hosting workshops and retreats for the body, mind and soul. See below for all our upcoming events.
If you would like to host a workshop or retreat please contact us here.
Monthly Sādhanā: A Personal Practice - Emergence with
Sandey Hoskin
Sunday 27th September 2026
11am - 1pm
$45
As winter loosens its grip, there’s a natural softening- inside and out. Emergence is the gentle return of what’s always been here. From contraction, expansion begins again: subtle as a cocoon loosening its outer shell, until what is true becomes easier to recognise.
In this 2-hour Sādhanā, the conditions for that remembrance are created. Meditation draws you inward; mantra steadies the mind and opens the heart. Through soulful movement, aliveness moves through the body - clearing what’s not true, and allowing deeper integration. Whatever arises is met with steady presence and deep rest, so there’s less chasing and more recognition.
A simple ritual marks the threshold—not to force emergence, but to make space for it, and then to notice how it unfolds on its own.
Monthly Men’s Breathwork With
Jonno Roberts
LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Next session: Wednesday 30th September
6pm - 7pm
$25, or any Bali Garden Membership
This deceptively simple breathing medicine is as transformative and healing as you are ready for it to be.
You will learn to create a warm and supportive relationship to your inner self, and through this you will enable your inner voice to grow away from judgement and disapproval into wisdom and acceptance.
This inner work will ignite your creativity and your deep intuition, and peel off layers of conditioning and programming that inhibit your compassion, growth and forward movement.
6 Week Beginner Yoga Course - With Amy Beardsley
Thursday 1st October 2026 -
Thursday 5th November 2026
6pm - 7pm
$140
This 6 week yoga course will build the foundations of asana (posture), pranayama (breath control) and Dhyana (mediation).
The perfect gateway into experiencing the benefits of yoga in a safe, welcoming and digestible space. Suitable for all levels with A strong focus on the breath and physical postures.
Throughout these 6 weeks we will be diving into traditional asana sequences, unpacking poses and discussing the benefits. Practicing and learning specific asanas and the correct alignment will help support the physical body and prevent injury. Strength, mobility, flow and syncing the breath and movement together which will be progressive over the 6 week period.
If you are curious to learn about the deeper layers of yoga, need support with mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being, this is the course for you. Leave each session feeling grounded, stronger physically and mentally, a deeper understand of self and your internal world.
Sound Bath with
Ema Frost
Sunday 4th Oct 2026
10am- 10.50am
$45
You are invited to this unique 50 minute sound bath experience to slow down, rest, and receive healing vibrations while immersed in these beautiful singing bowls, which are quartz crystal from Nepal all tuned to specific tones/notes which correspond to each chakra. Crystal singing bowls are ancient Eastern medicine. Each bowl emit a powerful, healing resonant sound with the tone lasting longer, simply because of the size specific tuning and amount of pure crystal.
You will not actually be in a bath. This event is water free, Sound Bath is the name for singing bowl immersion. Letting your body feel the full experience from the vibrations and healing properties. Just to name a few of the benefits….
+ Reduced blood pressure
+ Increase in immune system function
+ Enhanced sleep and memory
+ Mood regulation
+ Reduced stress and anxiety
+ Improved circulation and blood flow
+ Promoted happiness and sense of well-being
+ Relaxation and pain relief
+ Increased aura (people may notice this)
NB: You will be laying down on your back for this session so you can enjoy the full experience.
Kintsugi Workshop
with Ema Frost
Sunday 4th Oct 2026
11.45am- 1.45pm
$175
Come along and have a beautiful zen day with this Kintsugi Workshop at the magical Bali Garden at Point Wells.
Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with Artist Ema Frost in this new Workshop. You can bring along a piece of your own pottery to restore in this beautiful style. (I'll also have a few as back up if you don't have your own piece) (All Levels)
Ema Frost is a well respected Kiwi Artist, who has been teaching Kintsugi for 7+ years and regularly travels to Japan to study and learn new techniques. Ema's illustrations and ceramic works sit in many of our countries best galleries, and whose products and merchandise sell in the most stylish design stores and gallery shops. Her style is enchanting - quirky, feminine and colourful, and clearly influenced by her travels throughout the world, usually off the beaten track.
Have you ever wanted to try Kintsugi.... It's an ancient Japanese art form where you fix broken pottery with gold - making its imperfections its beauty. - A truly wonderful philosophy to live by. Nothing is ever really broken but new life and meaning is brought back making your piece a work of art and truly something special. You can also apply this technique on various materials like glass, wood, greenstone and shells.
Kintsugi
It's called kintsugi (金継ぎ), or kintsukuroi (金繕い), literally golden (“kin”) and repair (“tsugi”). This traditional Japanese art uses a precious metal – liquid gold, liquid silver or lacquer dusted with powdered gold – to bring together the pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.
You will take away your wonderful finished work, plus your new skills which will enable you to further your own Kintsugi in your own time.
What you will take away:
A finished artwork piece
A understanding of Kintsugi
Knowledge and History of this beautiful art form.
Women’s Moon Circle with Georgia Roberts
Sunday 18th October 2026
6.30pm -8.30pm
$65
When women come together in community real magic happens. If you’re looking for a place where you can have some breathing room and get to heal in a space without judgement.
Join us for our women’s circles. In this space we use transformational breathing to open up our bodies and move any stuck energy that might be keeping us from moving forward and attaining our goals.
An Invitation to Ground With Meg Bell from Numi Yoga Space
Sunday 11th October
10am - 1.00pm
$75
Join Meg Bell from Numi Yoga Space this October for a 75 minute practise of kindness to yourself, gentle yoga, calming breath work and guided stillness. Followed by nourishing soup and time to take in conversation.
3 hours together ~ The mini retreat your craving.
6 Week Meditation Course - With Alex Davids
Friday 16th October - Friday 20th November 2026
12pm - 1pm
$140
Starting out on your meditation journey? Come along and learn the basics, with practice times building across the length of the course. Find deeper patience, a steadier mind and a more consistent calm energy in your life.
Learn about physical elements such as posture, proper breath, as well as how to find and stay in present moment awareness, how to develop the length of your sitting times and address any of the mindset barriers we put in the way of our practice.
We'll also discuss how we practically fit in a meditation practice and what the real benefits of a consistent practice can be. Open to anyone wishing to learn.
Shakti Goddess
Day Retreat with
Simone Lawry
Saturday 17th October 2026
9.45am - 4pm
$320 (early bird $295)
On this unique Yoga Retreat, we journey deep into our instincts & innate power.
We awaken our feminine, creative life force underneath the tropical palms.
Our day will flow from landing on your mat with tea, into Shakti Flow Yoga and meditation, followed by mantra and pranayama, a nourishing lunch and time to relax in the gardens, an afternoon workshop, Yin Wisdom Yoga and meditation, Yoga Nidra infused with Reiki Healing, and a sweet close with dessert and tea.
A day of expression, reflection & rejuvenation.
All food/drinks are provided. We do our best to cater to vegetarians, GF, DF.
Crystal Bowl Sound
Bath Journey with
Anna Coventry
Sunday 25th October 2026
10.30am - 11.30am
$40
This sound journey is a sanctuary of relaxation, healing and wellbeing. We begin with gentle breathwork and a guided visualisation to help you feel grounded, embodied and receptive.
As the vibrations from the crystal bowls wash over you, they will help you to effortlessly let go of thinking, release tension, and guide your nervous system into a state of deep relaxation and nourishing rest.
Some people float into a meditative state, others drift off to sleep, and some stay quietly aware. It's common to sleep deeply the evening following a sound bath, as the frequencies stay with you even after the session ends.
We usually practice lying down in a comfortable, supported position, though you're welcome to be seated if you prefer. We have plenty of props, blankets and eye pillows for your comfort. Please wear warm clothes and cosy socks, as the body cools during relaxation.
All levels are welcome; no prior experience is needed.
A Space For Change - Kundalini Yoga with
Saskia Davies & Leila Joffe
Saturday 31st October 2026
10am - 4pm
$230
Winter has softened into memory, and Spring begins to awaken-the season of renewal, growth, and new possibilities.
Guided by the energies of Earth and Water, we welcome this time of transformation by cultivating Prana, our vital life-force energy. Through the practices of Kundalini Yoga, we will balance the doshas, gently transitioning from the stillness of winter into the expansive energy of spring.
Together, we will plant new seeds of intention, creating space for fresh beginnings and allowing new aspects of ourselves to blossom. Through cleansing and energising kriyas, we will support the body's natural process of detoxification, awaken dormant energy, clear blockages, and ignite creativity..
Hypnobirthing Retreat with Helen Bartrom
Saturday 28th November 2026
9.30am - 4.30pm
$555, including lunch. Option without lunch (you can bring your own picnic) $455 per couple
Payment plans available
What’s included in the course:
• 11 hours total tuition (approx 6 hours live in person, plus 2 x follow up sessions online via zoom of 2.5 hours each)
• the Positive Birth in NZ book, set of affirmation cards, course workbook, 12 audio tracks to practise with. Plus online video content to refer to /refresh with after the course
• Morning tea and refreshments
• fully catered delicious nutritious lunch (optional extra)
• Ongoing support after the course
• Access to video modules of all course content- plus extra modules.
Space is limited to max 8 couples
Intro To Compassionate Communication with
Susie Spiller
Sunday 29th November 2026
10am - 4pm
$222
Are you longing for more autonomy over your emotions, less resentment and an ability to authentically connect with yourself and others? Building the courage to explore and express and generate authentic connection? Then this could be for you! NVC advocates radical self-responsibility for what we are experiencing at any given moment. It offers a simple yet effective framework to bring awareness to what we are thinking, saying, doing, and how we are listening, so we can connect and communicate with more clarity and compassion.
Rather than judging, blaming, or criticising we start on neutral common ground to share what’s important to us, and connect on an empathetic level with others by tuning in to what they are wanting and what’s important to them. This will change your life! An investment into yourself, your relationships and your future.
Lunch provided, as nourishing mind body + soul matters.
You’ll be deeply nurtured by Susie’s organic goodies and home cooking and her bestie will share with you “Wildly treats”, feel free to bring a salad from your garden to share for lunch, and honestly no pressure, we will not go hungry.
Sound Bath Healing with Jazmyn Green from
Soul Overtones
Friday 27th Nov 2026
6.30pm- 7.30pm
$40
Join Jaz for a Sound Bath Healing, where you will nourish mind, body and soul through the healing powers of sound and vibration.
In the womb, the first sense we develop is hearing. We are soothed by the heartbeats of our mothers, a constant, resonant drum. Our entire body is receptive to sound vibrations, it is just our ears that can process and interpret them. So, when we work with sound in the healing capacity, it is not just being received via the ears, but via the entire body. Every ripple finds the most resonant home in the receiver, wherever their system needs it most.
Sound Healing can help with stress, tension, mental or learning disorders, sleep issues, migraines, chronic pain, trauma, among many other things.
Sound healing can simply be a chance to relax on a deeper level, or it can be a chance to experience profound mental, emotional and physical healing. You may fall asleep, you may feel tearful, you may feel extreme happiness, you may journey to another place and time. Regardless of how you experience a sound bath, the healing work is being done.
During the session, you will simply lay down and listen/feel. A variety of therapeutic instruments including but not limited to crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, a drone harp, drums, and chimes will be used.