A New Year Day Retreat with Jen
Begin Your Year With Clarity & Calm
Saturday January 10, 2026
10am to 4pm
$149 NZD
Rothesay Bay Hall, North Shore
Auckland, NZ
Small group - limited spaces
Start Your Year Feeling Clear, Connected, and Supported
January can feel messy — full of pressure, expectations, and “new year, new you” nonsense.
This retreat is the opposite of all that.
SHINE BRIGHT is a gentle day retreat designed to help you reconnect with yourself, set a clear guiding intention for 2026, and step into the new year feeling grounded, hopeful, and ready.
You’ll be guided through a nourishing blend of movement, breath, meditation, reflection, and rest — all delivered in a way that honours real bodies, real lives, and real energy levels.
What you’ll gain:
✔ A clear intention for 2026: A guiding word or intention statement that feels deeply aligned — your personal “guiding Star” for the year ahead.
✔ Clarity + Self-Connection: Gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect to what truly matters.
✔ A sense of support and spaciousness: A calm place to reset after a busy season, held in a nurturing group environment.
✔ A renewed inner spark: Soft practices that help you remember your strength, hope, and possibility.
Jen’s signature blend of kindness, humour, and body-peace practices will help you reconnect to yourself and claim what you truly want for 2026.
P.S. This isn’t a “new year, new you” fix-it workshop. It’s a gentle, powerful reset — the feminine warrior way.
What’s included…
A thoughtfully-crafted day retreat to ease you into the new year:
Gentle, accessible yoga to soften tension and settle your nervous system
Guided breathwork to clear the mental fog and invite fresh energy
Intention-setting ritual to uncover your guiding word/sankalpa for 2026
Intention-setting Yoga Nidra to anchor your intention into your subconscious
Scrummy lunch no cooking or planning required!
Simple, spacious, supportive.
This retreat is perfect for you if…
You want a soft, grounded start to 2026
You’re craving clarity or a sense of direction
Your mind feels foggy, heavy, or overwhelmed
Traditional New Year pressure makes you want to run
You’re longing to reconnect with yourself
You want to feel held, supported, and gently guided
You like the idea of creating a guiding intention in a feminine, nurturing space
A calm place to land and realign.
How the day will flow…
Welcome + settling in
Gentle accessible yoga
Breathwork + grounding practices
Lunch and chin Yoga!!
Reflection + intention-setting
Yoga Nidra for your 2026 intention
Integration + closing circle
Think: calm, connected, spacious — not rushed.
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“So glad I found The Adaptive Yogi, Jen is the most caring instructor ever & her classes are simply the best. Thank you Jen for making my yoga experience so beautiful and inclusive.”
My specialty is adapting for YOUR body, prioritizing you to be included in the class NO MATTER what is going on in your body.
Retreat FAQ's
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Not at all. This retreat is designed for real bodies and real life. Everything is slow, gentle, and fully adaptable to you. If you can breathe, you can do this retreat.
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Please bring your own props, as none are provided on the day:
Yoga mat, 1–2 big cushions (or a bolster if you have one)
A small cushion
A blanket
Water bottle
Comfortable layers to stay warm during rest
Anything that helps you feel supported and cosy
Chairs are available and I encourage you to use them!
You can do the whole retreat from a chair if that’s what best supports your body.
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Yes! right outside the hall, once confirmed, you’ll receive full details including parking, arrival time, and access notes.
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Yes. Your retreat includes a yummy lunch, herbal teas, and sweet treats.
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Wear soft, comfortable clothing you can stretch and relax in. Layers are perfect — we’ll be moving gently and resting deeply.
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Totally. Many women arrive solo. The space is warm, welcoming, and very gentle. You’ll settle in quickly and feel supported throughout the entire morning.
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You’re in the right place. Every practice is adapted for your body, with options for the floor, chair, or supported positions. You’re invited to move or rest as your body needs — no pressure, no expectations.
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Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable to another person if you can’t attend.
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Kick-start your year with energy, joy, and intention!
“As a larger lady with bung knees I thought that yoga was not possible for me and your classes have changed that. I love that I never feel inadequate or embarrassed about things I can’t do or need to do differently. On top of that I love what a calm and positive experience Monday nights are - it puts me in a good mood!”
If we haven’t met yet, hi, I’m Jen!
I’m a qualified yoga teacher and retreat facilitator, and I’m passionate about helping people come home to themselves—through breath, movement, rest, and connection. My classes range from deeply restorative to strong and sweaty, but always with options, encouragement, and a “go at your own pace” vibe.
I live in a curvy body and wear an ExoSym device to support an ankle disability I was born with—so I really understand the need to adapt yoga for all kinds of bodies. Whether you’re brand new or have been practicing for years, there’s space for you here.
I specialise in accessible and inclusive yoga, and I advocate fiercely for body diversity—regardless of your size, age, ability, or energy level on any given day. You're welcome exactly as you are.
When I’m not guiding breath or movement, you’ll find me chasing sunrises, walking in nature, sharing laughs with friends, or savouring strong coffee and caramel slice.
And when a group of women gather for a sacred retreat? Magic happens. Connection. Peace. Power. That’s why I do this work.
Watch My Story
If you'd like to see more of what yoga means to me—and why I do things differently—here’s a short documentary from Attitude TV that shares my journey, body, and beliefs.
Yes, I’ve been on TV. No, I’m not giving up yoga to go full celeb (unless Netflix calls hehe). Come on retreat and you might even score an autograph. 🤣🤣🤣
I do these kinds of promos to spread the word that all bodies are able, valuable, and worthy—no matter what.
It’s friggin’ scary putting myself out there (I’m an introvert at heart), but I believe in this practice so deeply that I feel the fear… and do it anyway.
“That class was delicious! Jen caters for every body, offering alternatives for all her movements. There is no pressure, no judgement - acceptance and love are what this gorgeous woman brings to her practice, encouraging her students to make it their own. I love this yogi - she’s my yogi! ❤️”
