Testimonials
Emily - Te Awanga
Right off the bat Lauren had such a calming presence & 1 immediately felt safe coming into her space. I loved the option of the oils she provided, and the soothingness of her voice which really helped me relax into my body to receive the full benefits of the massage & reiki.
Lauren holds a lot of wisdom and is very intuitive which really showed when connecting with her after the reiki. I left feeling a sense of calm I had not felt in a long time. It truely was a such a relaxing, loving &
restorative
experience!
Shayla - Hastings
I feel honoured to share a review of my amazing experience with Lauren. I was well informed prior to the myofascial release about what to expect.
Each stroke was purposeful and results immediate. Lauren placed her healing hands exactly where my body felt tired and tight: tension released instantaneously on both an energetic and physical level. As Lauren worked on my head, neck and shoulders, I could feel shifts in my abdomen. My body felt loose and agile after the treatment. The next day I woke up feeling taller, open, lighter and pain free. Each day I feel happy and ready to take on challenges with optimism. I highly highly recommend Lauren as a practitioner. Lauren is intuitively led, has a soft nature: an incredibly effective healer.
Amy & Greg - Hastings
In-home cacao ceremony & Yin Yoga
After hearing about the health and healing benefits of cacao, we were intrigued to learn and have a cacao ceremony in the privacy of our own home.
Lauren was extremely knowledgeable and guided us through the history, provenance and beneficial effects of cacao. We were guided through a beautiful meditation by Lauren's soft and soothing voice, followed by restorative Yin yoga positions. Afterwards I felt calm, focused, uplifted, had more openness and movement in my body.
The next day we woke up feeling refreshed, happy, calm and on cloud 9!
I highly recommend the cacao & yin one on one session.
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Emma Hall
ADHD Coach & Financial Advisor
As someone with ADHD who also coach’s others with ADHD, the resources and tools I gained from the Equilibrium program have been invaluable. Emotional regulation and nervous system management can be particularly challenging for those with ADHD, and I’m excited to share these techniques with my clients. Lauren’s calm, heart-centered approach created a truly inclusive space that valued everyone’s unique needs and preferences.
If you’re considering Equilibrium, give yourself the gift of attending this course—it’s an experience that will enrich your life in meaningful ways."
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Becky - U.K.
"Thank you for your kindness and
consideration
throughout this retreat, fantastic facilitation
everything was explained before every session, the food was lovely, overall a beautiful time here."
Sarah - Otaki
"The whole retreat experience was just wonderful. Fabulous location a varied group of wahine from all walks of life and corners of the world all able to be where they wanted to be at any point in time.
Happy to recommend to others and I will be looking to do this again if not to find myself, it's worth it just to feel connected and supported by a wonderful duo in beautiful surroundings, 5 stars."
Alex - Napier
"My soul feels awakened, enlightened, rejuvenated and at home. I have reconnected with my real self and feel acceptance. I'm so grateful to the facilitators for their efforts, their knowledge and allowing a space for me to realign myself in my journey."
Morgan - Mount Maunganui
"I enjoyed and appreciated being invited and not feeling forced it was perfect I hope it doesn't change."
"The sessions were relevant and meaningful, full of love the journal work, yoga sessions."
"This retreat reminded me of all the things I need to do for myself if I am not looking after myself how can I look after others."
" I loved how everything was invitational and not expected of us to take part"
Rauna - Hastings
"Admittedly I didn't know what to expect I was anxious but immediately felt welcomed on arrival and throughout the weekend, I'm refreshed and ready to apply the knowledge gained so
grateful"
Robyn - Hastings
"Im in awe of all that is on offer through Journeyin
Lauren is
a hub of healing and always creates a safe space. I'm moved to do this review after a cacao and soundhealing journey this evening. She guides you to come into your own authentic self with such love and knowledge, delivering a true experience of spiritual growth.
Would highly recommend
"JourneYin" no matter where you are on your path. Ka pai!!!"
Jenny - Hastings
“Lauren's 5 week Equilibrium series was jam-packed with a huge variety of ways to nurture the nervous system. I learned loads of new tools to add to my kete. Each week was an absolute delight, from yoga, Tibetan bowls, vision boards, cacao, dancing and my new personal favourite, "Havening". I feel like I invested in "future me" by learning new ways to balance the impact of stress in my life. Worth repeating every year”
Claire - Havelock North
"our wonderful hosts created a safe space where I felt nurtured and held with love. So grateful for them bringing together a beautiful group of women in a magical setting the food was divine and nourishing. I feel uplifted nurtured and so supported ,thank you"
Rebecca - Auckland
"Thank you for your kindness and consideration throughout this retreat, fantastic facilitation everything was explained before every session, the food was lovely, overall a beautiful time here."
Jade - Havelock North
"I wish everybody would love themselves enough to come here. It's warm it's peaceful it's relaxing the food is nutritious and
plentiful the love and security endless."
Sophie - Napier
"IT'S EASY TO GET LOST IN THE BUSYNESS OF LIFE SO HAVING THIS TIME TO BE HERE HAS BEEN WONDERFUL I FELT HELD AND PRESENT. IT ALL FELT PRETTY PERFECT AND AMAZINGLY ORGANISED. WONDERFUL FOOD. BEAUTIFUL CLASSES AND PEACEFUL SPACE TO JUST BE LISTENING TO YOUR OWN NEEDS, WHICH WAS STRONGLY ADVISED."
Beth - Wellington
"THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE WAS JUST WONDERFUL. FABULOUS LOCATION A VARIED GROUP OF WAHINE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND CORNERS OF THE WORLD ALL ABLE TO BE WHERE THEY WANTED TO BE AT ANY POINT IN TIME.
HAPPY TO RECOMMEND TO OTHERS AND I WILL BE LOOKING TO DO THIS AGAIN IF NOT TO FIND MYSELF, IT'S WORTH IT JUST TO FEEL CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED BY A WONDERFUL DUO IN BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS, 5 STARS."
Stephanie - Bali
"It is so wonderful to practice Yin Yoga with Lauren. She has a beautiful way of guiding you through the practice, while at the same time allowing you time and space to dive in and explore the sensations of your body in each pose. Guaranteed to leave you feeling in a state of bliss and relaxation. Highly recommend you take a class with her and experience for yourself"
Arianne - Hastings
I highly recommend the services of 'Journeyin' to anyone seeking a deeper connection with 'self' and wanting to heal their nervous system. Lauren is an amazing Yin Yoga teacher with many tools under her belt to guide you safely and confidently on your self-discovery journey.
Lauren's gentle curiosity and joy for learning make her an excellent person to work and grow with. She is in tune with her intuition, warm and respectful in all her interactions. I always feel nurtured and refreshed after a class or treatment with Lauren"
Ellen - Hawkes Bay
I can't recommend Lauren's services enough. I've now had two sessions with her and she is such a warm and welcoming person. There is no judgement whether you're a newbie or experienced. I was unsure how to book a session and what I wanted and she was very helpful and very quick to respond to my questions.
There is something truly genuine about Lauren. Both times I have met her, I have received messages that have felt more genuine and relevant to my experience than could be explained by chance. I have come away from her cacao and sound bath ceremonies with a new perspective on problems and how I can view my life, my connections with others, and my own agency within it.
Thanks so much Lauren!