Āio Wīra Retreat Centre
Āio Wīra Upcoming Fasts and Wellness Retreats
2024
Nov 22-26 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Jill
Nov 29 - 1 Dec 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Kiri
Dec 6-10 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Louise
2025
Jan 3-9 7 DAY JUICE FAST with Barry
Feb 7-11 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Di
Feb 21-23 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Kiri
Feb 28-9 Mar 10 DAY JUICE FAST with Jill
Mar 28 -1 April 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Louise
Apr 18 - 22 Easter 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Di
May 9 - 11 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Jill
May 23 - 27 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Jill
June 13-15 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Louise
June 20-24 Matariki Solstice 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Kiri
July 11-15 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Barry
Aug 8-10 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Louise
Aug 15-19 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Barry
Sep 12-14 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Di
Sep 26-30 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Jill
Oct 17- 19 3 DAY WELLNESS RETREAT with Barry
Oct 24-28 Labour Weeekend 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Di
Oct 31-6 Nov 7 Day JUICE FAST with Barry
Nov 21-25 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Kiri
Nov 28-30 3 Day WELLNESS RETREAT
Dec 5-9 5 DAY JUICE FAST with Louise
3 day retreat $430
5 day fast $675
7 day fast $900
10 day fast $1200
We offer a 5% discount on the above prices for community service card holders.
All rooms are twin share, with the exception of one single room available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional $45 per night.
Ruru Cottage is a twin room with an ensuite, available for an additional $110 per night for two people.
A deposit of $150 is required to secure your place. Please read our terms and conditions for further information.
Āio Wīra offers 5, 7 and 10 Day Fast Retreats
and 3-day Wellness Retreats
Why Fast?
Fasting is honouring yourself and your wellbeing
The ancients knew the benefits and wisdom of undergoing a fast and it was common practice for
physical healing, spiritual alignment, and bodily and mental rejuvenation.
Fasting is our ‘thing’ too
At Āio Wīra, we know that fasts work and we believe in them so much that we specialise in them.
It’s good for your soul and your mind – as well as your body
Fasting can help you with a specific health problem as well as being a reset button toward better habits and better health. After a fast, you will experience a renewed sense of energy, relaxation, motivation and focus. This can really surprise people who have never fasted before.
Our fasts are a shared experience
Our focus on caring and community means that we are with you every step of the way – from providing nutritious organic juices and broths, to offering a space for you to exercise, rest, stretch and meditate, or simply hang out and chat with fellow fasters.
We also have a sauna and spa on-site to help you unwind and support the detoxifying process during your stay.
Fasts generally last for four or nine days, with a further half day allocated for gently breaking the fast Additional body work therapies can also be booked to assist with your relaxation and waste elimination processes.
Our facilitators
Instruction and guidance are given by qualified staff who regularly fast themselves.
We are excited to host our team of fast facilitators for the Fasting Season. Each one will bring their own experiences and styles. Our facilitators are:
Barry Vautier, Louise Darragh, Jill Anderson, Di Davies and Kiri Lowe
Wellness Retreats
Not quite ready for Fasting? Try our 3-day Wellness Retreat as an introduction to a healthier way of being.
This is a 2-night 3-day program designed to provide a nourishing and deeply restful reset.
Our weekend retreat includes yoga, meditation, spa and sauna, presenter workshops and optional body therapy. The program gives you 'you time' with space to walk, read or simply relax. Fast on organic juices, smoothies and blended soups for two days and complete your weekend with a delicious plant-based meal.
The tranquil atmosphere at Āio WĪra and our wellness program will give you the strength and motivation to make meaningful lifestyle changes (healthier diets, new physical regimens, stress reduction).
We include yoga, relaxation techniques, meditation, movement workshops and sharing circles. It is an opportunity to stretch, to detox and to restore health and well-being..
Āio Wīra offers 5, 7 and 10 Day Fast Retreats
and 3-day Wellness Retreats
Why Fast?
Fasting is honouring yourself and your wellbeing
The ancients knew the benefits and wisdom of undergoing a fast and it was common practice for
physical healing, spiritual alignment, and bodily and mental rejuvenation.
Fasting is our ‘thing’ too
At Āio Wīra, we know that fasts work and we believe in them so much that we specialise in them.
It’s good for your soul and your mind – as well as your body
Fasting can help you with a specific health problem as well as being a reset button toward better habits and better health. After a fast, you will experience a renewed sense of energy, relaxation, motivation and focus. This can really surprise people who have never fasted before.
Our fasts are a shared experience
Our focus on caring and community means that we are with you every step of the way – from providing nutritious organic juices and broths, to offering a space for you to exercise, rest, stretch and meditate, or simply hang out and chat with fellow fasters.
We also have a sauna and spa on-site to help you unwind and support the detoxifying process during your stay.
Fasts generally last for four or nine days, with a further half day allocated for gently breaking the fast Additional body work therapies can also be booked to assist with your relaxation and waste elimination processes.
Our facilitators
Instruction and guidance are given by qualified staff who regularly fast themselves.
We are excited to host our team of fast facilitators for the Fasting Season. Each one will bring their own experiences and styles. Our facilitators are:
Barry Vautier, Louise Darragh, Jill Anderson, Di Davies and Kiri Lowe
Wellness Retreats
Not quite ready for Fasting? Try our 3-day Wellness Retreat as an introduction to a healthier way of being.
This is a 2-night 3-day program designed to provide a nourishing and deeply restful reset.
Our weekend retreat includes yoga, meditation, spa and sauna, presenter workshops and optional body therapy. The program gives you 'you time' with space to walk, read or simply relax. Fast on organic juices, smoothies and blended soups for two days and complete your weekend with a delicious plant-based meal.
The tranquil atmosphere at Āio WĪra and our wellness program will give you the strength and motivation to make meaningful lifestyle changes (healthier diets, new physical regimens, stress reduction).
We include yoga, relaxation techniques, meditation, movement workshops and sharing circles. It is an opportunity to stretch, to detox and to restore health and well-being..
What you can expect on the fast
The day begins with light exercise.
Every two hours during the fast there is a rotating schedule of fruit and vegetable juices, herbal teas and potassium broth. No solid food is taken for 4 days.
The compulsory activities of the day are:
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a drink or juice every two hours
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skin brushing
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attending the daily group sharing
Every afternoon there is a yoga session followed by a guided relaxation.
The fasting programme includes talks on health and related topics as well as activities for fun and relaxation.
The fast is broken with a light breakfast on the last morning and finishes with a light lunch.
Get the Aio Wira Fasting Book
All the instructions given during the fast are documented in the “Aio Wira Fasting Book”. This book also contains information about the therapeutic value of the fruits and vegetables used in the juices and broth. You can purchase this book from the centre for $10.
Body Therapy
Massages, facials, shiatsu and other types of bodywork are available during the fast. These can be arranged when you arrive at the centre for your fast, with payment being made directly to the therapist.
Our preferred therapists are also available if you wish to have a treatment outside of fasts or other retreats.
Contact them direct here