Nada Meditation retreat
"Through Sound to Silence"

At a Glance

Dates: Friday 24 - Monday 27 April 2026

Duration: over 4 days, 3 nights

Venue: Waihoanga Retreat Centre, Otaki Gorge, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Facilitator: Swami Madhuram Puri 

Fees: Cost is inclusive of chosen accommodation, all meals, and the whole retreat program (see details below).

Introduction

Dear friends. Welcome. We are glad you’ve landed here. Please have a read about what this retreat could offer you. 

The retreat will be spread over the NZ Anzac Day long weekend, which means we will have 3 nights to spend at the beautiful Waihoanga Retreat Centre located at Otaki Gorge, tucked away from the busy world and yet not too far away from Wellington, in case you’re coming from overseas. 

As the title says, the retreat is about Meditation and specifically Nada Meditations. Nada means sound in Sanskrit.  We are going to use the methods of meditation that are focused on implementing sounds to help our minds and senses withdraw inwards and find the inner restful place, or we could say to make steps towards the re-connection with our innermost Self. As a result, we may experience a deeper sense of silence. 

These techniques include:

  • listening to specific meditative music played on bamboo flutes from Japanese and Indian classical/temple music 
  • Chanting of traditional Vedic mantras and/or Kirtans
  • Chanting and studying of longer chants called Bhajans or Stotras
  • Guided Self-inquiry Meditations 

Other practices during the retreat:

  • Gentle Yoga Asana Sessions
  • Yoga Nidra guided relaxation
  • Silent walk
  • Satsang with Q&A
  • Afternoon Free Time 

Silent Retreat?

The retreat will NOT be a fully silent retreat, but will include silence during simple daily activities, such as eating, washing up, and walking. There will be a silent period overnight, from the end of our evening sessions till the morning after breakfast. Our main hall for sadhana will be a quiet zone during the whole time. There are plenty of spaces within the retreat centre to meet others and talk. 

This retreat is ideal for

  • beginners in meditation and yoga who are looking to grow their practice
  • experienced meditators who enjoy the richness of retreats
  • spiritual seekers walking the path of Bhakti and/or Gyana Yoga
  • meditation and yoga teachers interested in growing professionally 

This retreat is facilitated by Swami Madhuram Puri


Swami Madhuram is a sannyasin, which means he is a renunciate, or monk, in the Hindu tradition. He dedicates his life to practising, living and teaching the yogic way, following the philosophy of his spiritual master Vishwaguruji Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Swami Madhuram has been practising and sharing this specific path of Nada Meditations for over 20 years worldwide. His musical work can be found on Insight Timer and this website. 

 

 

 

 

Location & Accomodation

The retreat will be located at the beautiful Waihoanga Retreat Centre: https://waihoanga.co.nz , Otaki Gorge, Kapiti Coast. The centre is about 90 minutes drive from Wellington Airport. The accommodation is a mix of shared bunk beds (bedding provided), one twin cabin and 3 solo cabins. Please click here to take you to the Waihoanga website to see the photographs of the bunk beds and cabins.

The costs are as follows:

Bunk bed shared accommodation: $690/person

Saddleback Twin Cabin: $780/person (2 people share 1 cabin)

Chicken Solo Cabin: $840/person

Kakapo Solo Cabin: $840/person

Kiwi Solo Cabin: $840/person

I N T E R E S T E D ? Here is how to book in ...

If you have any questions, please email Swami Madhuram  at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text/WhatsApp +642108232815 

REGISTER by emailing the answers to these questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

  1. Name
  2. Email Address
  3. Mobile Phone Number
  4. City / Town and State of Residence
  5. What is your level of yoga experience?
  6. Do you have any food allergies or food intolerance's? What are they?
  7. Have you done a class or retreat with Yoga in Daily Life before? If yes, where & when?
  8. Do you have a medical condition that we should know about, such as high or low blood pressure, diabetes, depression, arthritis, sore back, neck, knees, any recent accident or operation, etc.? This information will be kept confidential and will assist the retreat organisers and teachers to adapt the classes.
  9. How did you hear about this retreat?
  10. You agree to our Liability Waiver (see below) 

PAYMENT  

To secure your place, please make full payment in advance.

EFT: to Yoga in Daily Life Kapiti   ACC: 03-0578-0110564-01  with reference of YOUR NAME and MR (it stands for Meditation Retreat). Please also let us know the date you made the transfer.

By registering, you have agreed to the T&C's and Waiver of Liability (see below).

Once we have received your full payment, information and agreements, we will send you a receipt and confirmation letter that includes detailed directions on how to get to the venue, a list of what to pack and contact numbers.

We look forward to having this retreat experience with you.

If you have any questions, please contact us by:

 02108232815

TERMS AND CONDITIONS - please read carefully - 

PAYMENT: Yoga in Daily Life cannot guarantee or reserve a place until full payment is received.
CANCELLATION: Cancellations made before 1 March 2026 a refund will be given, minus a $50 fee. Cancellations after this time will result in no refund or transfer if we cannot find a person to take your place.

Alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs and non-vegetarian food stuffs are not to be consumed or brought to the retreat venue.

DISCLAIMER: We provide a nurturing and safe environment and our program is thoughtfully planned, but no responsibility will be taken for any injuries incurred during the retreat. 

It is essential that retreat participants retain full responsibility for their own physical and general well-being in applying instructions in the guided programs to their own circumstances, and to any other programs, including the free time period. Yoga in Daily Life will not accept liability for any injury or loss suffered by retreat participants in their practice, or any other time or activity. 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

✅ I understand that yoga includes physical movement as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress management and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will cease or adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practise yoga. If my health condition should change, I agree to advise the yoga instructor.

✅ I am not pregnant.

✅ I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or hereafter may have against the Yoga in Daily Life organisation and its authorised instructors.

✅ I understand that I participate in this yoga retreat at my own risk and accept full responsibility for any loss or injury suffered. 

The venue: the description of the premises is given in good faith; no responsibility for misinterpretation will be accepted.