Meditation & Mindfulness - Aruna Giri

I wanted to say thankyou so much for the wonderful retreat. You are an amazing teacher and guide and the wisdom you imparted really helped me to find my feet again. We both came to the retreat in not a very good place due to life stuff that had been mounting up. However, we have both left feeling calmer, stronger, more grounded and more accepting.
The silence was a massive benefit to me. I really agree that it was better to have separate rooms away from each other as this gave us both the space to go on our own journeys and focus on ourselves.
The highlights for me were the Yoga, Meditation sessions and the talks you gave with the group in the evenings. And the food was delicious!
The retreat was all I was looking for and more. I feel like I have gained the tools to get me back on track in myself and am looking forward to implementing them in my everyday life.
Thankyou and Best Wishes to you Aruna.

I was fortunate enough to receive a last minute call up for the 6 day new years retreat. It was my first retreat and it was an amazing experience, even if I wasn't aware of this at the time. Beautiful surrounds, gentle and nurturing guidance during practice, great food, optional yoga. This 6 day retreat kick started an ongoing practice for me, and I'll be definitely coming back to check in at some time in the future.

Thank you Aruna and everybody else who attended the retreat!

I did a retreat with Aruna in October 2022. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to explore themselves and meditation generally. Aruna was very helpful guiding us through the mediation experience and also made valuable philosophical contributions that I will take with me. Furthermore, the food was delicious, and the group was an interesting and wide mix of people. Thank you Aruna, and team.

Still reflecting on a recent 4-day retreat and it's one of the most valuable experiences I've ever had. It's suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. The daily schedule is thoughtfully designed with a great balance of sitting and walking meditation, yoga and free time, with wonderful walks to enjoy. Four days of reflective silence in this beautiful location is a gift. (And the food is incredible!) I'm really looking forward to doing another.

This was my first retreat with Aruna and I would love to do another. An absolutely beautiful serene setting and so lovely to spend time in silence away from the usual busy. For me it was transformative to engage in so much meditation. I felt like it created space in my mind and I experienced a lot of memories which somehow helped me get back in touch with aspects of my self I haven’t remembered in a long time. Would definitely recommend this retreat if you’re looking for an opportunity for mediation and reflection time in a caring environment

Amazing retreat and no-one will guide you on such a journey in the way Aruna can. You will come back refreshed, enlightened and experiencing that rich sense of centredness that only a silent retreat can afford you.

Such a beautiful venue to really relax and wind down and enjoy peace. Aruni Giri is a very mindful inspiring human and gave us wonderful words that really resonated and have helped me in every day life. Enjoyed it so much I've booked again in October.

What a wonderful relaxing experience. Aruna’s warm energy was worth the early wake-up every morning to enjoy his silent meditation! The food was delicious and the peaceful rainforest was breathtaking to say the least! I will be back! Thankyou for a great experience ️

Absolutely thrilled to have attended the NYE december 2021 retreat after the year we collectively experienced. It was challenging of course though i'm already looking up when to do it again! It was just what i needed after a tough year and my heart has opened with gratitude heading in to 2022. Aruna is kind, hilarious and has a great way of holding space. Highly, highly recommend!

Lovely retreat setting and instructions by Aruna. Accomodation, food and overall atmosphere very good, and relaxed. I attended a 6 day retreat and it was very therapeutic. I would certainly recommend.

I have attended several of Aruna's retreats and I look forward to them each time! Aruna's patience, guidance, knowledge and humour are some of the best things about the retreats. It is an opportunity to self reflect, meditate and become self aware in silence and nature. Thank you Aruna for running these retreats and for facilitating a safe and supportive space to practice meditation and self love.

I just completed the four day silent meditation retreat that Aruna ran and hands down the best thing I've done in a while. There's just so many positives of the event - no distractions (switched off from the world), the scenic location, the delicious vegetation food that Caity cooked up and most importantly the time, space and support one has to focus on meditation and mindfulness. I'm a novice meditator at the best and I found the retreat had a profound impact. If you're inclined towards meditation and mindfulness, I strongly recommend this. Aruna is a fantastic teacher, guide and his teaching style resonates to all irrespective of your experience.

So grateful to have attended the 6 day retreat.
The facilitation by Aruna was absolutely amazing! Food was so delicious! Surrounded by such beauty in nature. Learnt so much about Meditation & Mindfulness, so refreshing to take time out from all the busyness and really enjoyed the daily yoga practice. Thank you Aruna!

Absolutely amazing. Surreal. Would highly recommend to anyone with a open heart and mind. Master Aruna is both inspiring and a sensational host.

I recently attend the 6 day retreat. I have an extremely busy job. The retreat was an opportunity to relax and self reflect. It was so much more than I expected, a wonderful soothing experience. The location was 'like a dream'!

I have done the 6 day silent retreat two years in a row now. Both times were wonderful. The experience allowed me to drop deeper into my meditation practice to still and expand my mind. The sessions were a helpful mix of meditation, yoga, spiritual talks and integration time. The private rooms are simple and adequate and the nourishing, vegetarian food was a delight. Aruna leads the retreat with insight and humour. Words cannot express the gratitude feel for the space created.
I also had the good fortune of experiencing an Integral Energetics sessions when I was feeling very blocked in my right shoulder. It was relaxing and non-invasive and I was amazed that such simplicity could provide such relief so quickly.

Aruna's New Year Retreat was one of the best things I have ever done! We were looked after so well and were provided an environment to truly relax and explore our own practice. We were also given the opportunity to ask questions and for guidance if needed. Aruna's experience and knowledge is extensive and his humour made the retreat really light and fun. The food was amazing and the accommodation was very comfortable. The hills, bush and gardens are beautiful and a perfect backdrop for reflection. I learned so much from Aruna and the other guests and I will definitely be back!
Thank you to the Maitripa Centre and to Aruna for such a life changing experience)

What a blessing to share in a 6 day retreat with Aruna. You will find the surrounding greenlands as rejuvenating as the Bhuddist centre is serene.

Aruna is a kind, humourous and practical teacher of immense commitment and devotion to the gift of tranquility that we all deserve. His program is simple and profound in harnessing the busy mind.

The food will definitely add to your sense of total rejuvenation!

The perfect time out which you will likely appreciate more once you have left the centre. Thank you Aruna.

Going on retreat with Aruna has changed my life for the better. He is wise and funny and compassionate. Most importantly, he is dedicated to guiding people as they deepen their relationship with themselves and the world around them, simply and without any agenda

I attended the 6-day retreat, and cannot thank Aruna enough for facilitating this silent/meditative experience.the location, facilities, amenities and the food (yum), as well as Aruna's guidance and insight, all added up to an amazing experience, which has left me realising the benefits of meditation and planning my next retreat. Highly recommended!