wellbeing retreats. holistic therapies. sacred mama care.

 breathe. pause. rest.

Dedicated to rest, recovery and the pause that allows sacred space in-between. We vibe forest calm, wide open skies and native birdsong. Our passions are natural therapies, (w)holistic modalities and modern ancient wisdom. Yes, you’re invited…come slow with us.

  • Have you taken time out of doing mode lately?

    Carving out space to retreat can welcome deeper capacity for self reflection and resource internal connection. Join us to relax and reset with spacious ease.

  • Optimise perforrance health and bodymind recovery with proven holistic therapies. Revitalise with our bespoke treatments. Explore Red Light therapy coming soon.

  • Ancient movement medicine, modern meditation, therapeutic sound and curated immersives online and in-studio. Be expertly guided by master practitioners with international experience.

  • Experience you realigned and reimagined through leading mama care. Confident Birthing series, prenatal yoga and mama care ceries oming soon.

body

BLISS ME

bodymind therapies

Conscious care of the body mind systems supports optimal wellbeing and performance. Senior practitioners trained in holistic modalities with lived recovery and rehabilitation experience. Complimentary to allied health. Health Fund Rebates.

mind

RESET ME!

modern meditation

Come breathe, pause and rest with us! Inclusive modern mindfulness meditation, therapeutic movement and deep rest practices for all bodies including mature bodies. Intimate small group sessions in-person, online, accessible, trauma informed.

luxurious retreats

Gift yourself or someone you love our bespoke wellbeing experiences that are carefully designed to support the body, mind and soul. Leave feeling completely refreshed and recharged. Strengthen your internal resource to thrive now and always!

 pause. rest. share.

Be intelligently cared for by senior qualified practitioners and expertly guided by master certified facilitators with lived experience in recovery, wellbeing, business and community.

  • remedial testimonial

    Joel, thank you for a fantastic few months of treatments. It has been a pleasure to meet you. I wanted to thank you for helping me work towards my resolution of getting my body fit and healthy AND injury free!

    MICHELLE T.

  • retreat testimonial

    Thank you so much Amy…for an amazing long weekend retreat. When I went back to work on Tuesday people looked and me and said, "You look different."

    I am sure it was the tension on my face that had disappeared from the pampering I received. I loved everything about the retreat. The venue was stunning and located an easy hour's drive from home (in the northern suburbs). The studio was perfect (warm with views) and the variety of classes were at sensible times of the day. The fresh organic veg food prepared…was delicious…you knew you were in for an epicurean treat at every meal.

    The Ayurvedic facial, the hot stone massage, the open fires, the beautiful views from the house, strolling in the garden, taking an easy walk to the shops and blending essential oils make it sound like we were busy, but there was time for a chat, or a nap, to read a book or magazine, or just daydream.

    I know I will need to book in early next time, because you can't keep something this good a secret for long.

    JULIE W.

  • mama testimonial

    Amy helped my confidence with birthing by guiding me through breathwork techniques, myofascial release to embody sensation and soften around the pelvis, knowledge on the process of labor, forming a deeper connection with my pelvic floor/cervix and provided the space and container to develop powerful birth intentions.

    The most valuable part of my experience with Amy was installing confidence in my birthing power and letting go of self doubt or fear through connecting to my birth intention…and learning more about the natural process of…birth.

    I highly recommend Amy for any first time mama to be because she has a sound knowledge base, a gentle compassionate approach and full genuine belief in your innate ability which is only positively contagious and uplifting.

    ELISA S.

  • online testimonial

    A heartfelt thank you for the wonderful online Winter Retreat on Sunday. It was amazing on so many levels. I felt grounded, balanced and at peace. I enjoyed the combinations of stretches and meditations. It was so restorative!

    I loved having the space and time to listen to my heart. Thank you also for providing the ondemand replay link as I went in yesterday and repeated the whole experience again. I am looking forward to your new platform and being able to carve out some time devoted to healing and being still.

    MARY K.

malo, welcome

Malo eleilei, we think you’re amazing and we thank you for being present here during this time of potent change, alignment and transformation. We serve you through proven therapies and modalities in deep respect of all life on Gubbi Gubbi sacred lands.

At Manava, our mission is supporting optimal wellbeing, inner sustainability and consciousness expansion. Collective healing begins with each one of us, caring for all levels of our wellbeing.

We express our heartfelt acknowledgement and utmost respect to the elders and custodians of these sacred lands of the Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara and Yugerra peoples upon which we connect and hold sacred space for healing, sharing and ascending.