Returning to Wholeness with Catherine Parr's Light

20/08/2026

You don’t start meditation in the mind. You start with the body.

Save this if your thoughts always feel louder than your peace.
At Arjava’s retreat, participants will be guided through a clear progression that helps them feel more at home in themselves — beginning with the body, then moving into deeper layers of awareness.
What to expect:
Body-based relaxation and awareness practices
Learning how to notice and soften tension
Tools to feel more comfortable in your own body
Group practice that makes the process easier
A path toward practicing by yourself afterward
Arjava’s approach is gentle, practical, and deeply grounding. Instead of forcing stillness, the retreat helps you work with what’s already there — so you can move from tension toward clarity, spaciousness, and more self-acceptance.
That’s the real shift: not escaping yourself, but becoming more at home in yourself.
What part of this feels most relevant for you — the body work, the self-attachment, or the deeper sense of peace?

20/08/2026

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A 3-day meditation retreat with Frank Arjava Petter, a rare opportunity to spend three immersive days learning directly from one of the world’s most respected meditation and Reiki teachers.

06/08/2026

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✨ **Returning to Wholeness presents...**

# # The Samadhi Sessions

# # # A Transformational Meditation Retreat with Frank Arjava Petter

Imagine stepping away from the noise of everyday life and giving yourself the gift of stillness.

Join internationally renowned meditation teacher and Reiki Master **Frank Arjava Petter** for three immersive days of meditation, presence and self-discovery at the beautiful **Mana Retreat Centre** in the Coromandel.

Whether you're completely new to meditation or have an established practice, Frank's grounded and accessible teaching style creates a space where everyone can deepen their connection with themselves.

🌿 **9–12 November 2026**
📍 Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel

**Accommodation options include:**
✨ Commuter
🏕 Camping
🛏 Shared rooms
🛌 Private rooms

🔥 **Early Bird Tuition ends 31 August** (or sooner if allocations fill), so now is the perfect time to secure your place.

This retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect and experience the profound peace that meditation can bring.

I'd love to welcome you there.

👉 Book your place through Mana Retreat Centre, or send me a message if you'd like to chat about whether this retreat is right for you.

05/08/2026

What happens when Reiki, meditation, breath and healing all come together?

In this episode of Returning to Wholeness, I sit down with internationally respected Reiki teacher and author Frank Arjava Petter to explore:

✨ Why energy needs space to work
✨ The role of meditation in Reiki
✨ Breathwork and healing
✨ Byosen and listening to the body
✨ Trusting your own experience
✨ Returning to the roots of Reiki

One of my favourite insights from this conversation was:

“Energy needs space to work.”

This was such a grounding and thought-provoking kōrero, and I’m so excited to share it with you.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify.

05/08/2026

There are conversations that simply stay with you...

Sitting down with **Frank Arjava Petter** for this episode of *Returning to Wholeness* was one of those moments.

We explored meditation, Reiki, breath, healing, and the importance of creating space within ourselves. Frank shares decades of wisdom in such a humble and accessible way, reminding us that healing isn't something we force—it's something we allow.

One insight that really stayed with me was:
*"Energy needs space to work."*

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply curious about meditation and authentic Reiki, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube or Spotify (link in comments/bio and below).
https://youtu.be/bfIl2DSnRlQ

I'm also incredibly honoured to be co-facilitating **The Samadhi Sessions** with Frank at **Mana Retreat Centre** this November. If this conversation resonates with you, it might just be the invitation you've been waiting for.

I'd love to hear what speaks to you most after listening. 💛

In this episode of Returning to Wholeness, Catherine Parr sits down...

04/08/2026

Today marks the beginning of a whole new chapter.

I am officially stepping into two incredible training journeys: the Hine Hāu breathwork training and the 9D Breathwork Facilitator Certification and Technology.

This isn’t just about learning new modalities. It’s about continuing to deepen my own healing, expanding my knowledge, and creating even more powerful experiences for the people I have the privilege of walking alongside.

I truly believe healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every person connects differently, and I want to be able to offer a range of evidence-informed, heart-led experiences that support people in returning home to themselves.

I’m especially excited that these two approaches beautifully complement one another while remaining completely unique in their own right. One honours Te Hā and indigenous wisdom, while the other brings together immersive technology, neuroscience, frequency, music and guided breathwork in an extraordinary way.

This is a significant investment in myself, my business, and the people I serve, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged and believed in me. I can’t wait to take you all on this journey with me.

The next level begins now.

✨ Catherine Parr’s Light

26/07/2026

✨ I’m finally on TikTok! ✨

If you’ve enjoyed my posts here on Facebook, I’d love to have you join me over on TikTok too.

I’ll be sharing:
🌿 Daily insights and inspiration
🤍 Healing and spiritual wisdom
✨ Behind-the-scenes moments
🎙️ Clips from my Returning to Wholeness podcast
💫 Gentle reminders to help you reconnect with yourself

If you’re on TikTok, come and say hello, give me a follow, and let me know what you’d love to see more of.

Your support means the world as I grow this new space. 💛

📲 Follow me here:

TikTok

23/07/2026

Sometimes I sit and read these reviews, and they genuinely bring tears to my eyes.

Not because they’re about me… but because they remind me of what becomes possible when someone finally feels safe enough to let go.

Creating a space where people feel seen, held and deeply nurtured is something I never take for granted. It isn’t about me healing anyone. It’s about holding a space where your body, your nervous system and your soul remember how to heal themselves.

Thank you, Kristin, for trusting me with your journey. It has been such a privilege to walk alongside you.

✨

“When I’m in Catherine’s company it feels like such a loving embrace… During the session something deep within me felt held safely… Catherine was able to pick up exactly the points in my body which caused me the most discomfort… I left with insight on how to spiritually improve my wellbeing going forward… Having her support and guidance throughout this process feels like such a blessing.”

Reading words like these reminds me why I do this work.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by life, or simply know there’s something within you asking to be acknowledged…

Maybe this is your sign to finally choose you. 🤍

With love,
Catherine