Accommodation / Venue
The New Zealand training centre is situated on the outskirts of Papakura Auckland. It is on a 10-acre lifestyle block called “Soulhearth”, close to the 14,000-hectare Hunua Ranges Regional Park and about 30 mins by car from the city centre. The park features tramping and mountain biking tracks, fishing, swimming pools, amazing scenery, 
waterfalls and a stand of ancient Kauri trees. The Centre is also only 40 mins away from large surf beaches and only a few hours from the winter ski fields and the thermal wonders of the central North Island.   		Falls Master.jpg (111040 bytes)
house3.jpg (38316 bytes) "Soulhearth"  offers 
Only limited Accommodation is available at the house now. We have 1 room available (share twin NZ$24/night) and some room for mattresses (futons) on the floor in the course room (NZ$16/night). This accommodation will be available on a first come first serve basis. A local motel will give reasonable deals if students wish to share a unit together. These would need to be booked well in advance during summer months. There is also ten acres "out the back" if you want to pitch a tent out there.

We suggest you bring your own sleeping bag ( extra blankets and pillows provided) The property is about 3 kms from Papakura shopping centre, which has 4 Supermarkets and about 25 minutes (by car) from Auckland Airport. (pickups can be arranged) 
The property is also home to Sir Munchalot (the goat) 3 dogs, a hive or two of bees, a bath full  of composting worms and some humans as well. The house is surrounded by Palm, Grapefruit, Orange, Plum, Fig and Apple trees. Also currently planting Lavender
The Centre offers short-term training programs and a full 750-hour Diploma course in Thai Yoga Massage and Ayurvedic Bodywork with trainer Don Bertram.
Don trained and studied extensively with Asokananda up until Asokananda's death in June 2005 and was his assistant teacher during 2004 - 2005 in New Zealand.  
He completed his first Vipassana Meditation class in 1996 and is currently the President of the Thai Yoga Massage Association of New Zealand. He is deeply committed to continuing the works of Asokananda in New Zealand including teaching the Thai Yoga Master Diploma course as set up by him before his death   		Pond.jpg (12266 bytes)
Local motel accommodation is also available, priced at around  NZ $50 - $60/night. We are happy to assist you in finding the accommodation you require.
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