New Zealand DahnMuDo Forest Healing Festival

Zero Waste

We have a zero-waste policy. All rubbish must be taken home with you.

Alchohol Free

This is a no-alcohol event. Please do not bring any alcohol or substances on-site.

Family Friendly

This is a respectful, peaceful environment; be aware of loud sounds while others are sleeping.

Global Awakening

We believe the global awakening will begin from Aotearoa and invite people worldwide to join us in prayer.

Why Join the Forest Healing Journey?

Inspired by the elevation of human consciousness and deep harmony with nature, this festival is a living sanctuary for transformation. Hosted at Earth Village, a breathtaking 386-acre refuge of native New Zealand forest, you’ll enter an immersive environment dedicated to healing, coexistence, and spiritual awakening.

Through DahnMuDo training, nature-based Qigong, and meditation, you’ll reconnect to your body’s wisdom, unlock inner power, and expand your sense of purpose as an Earth Citizen.

Festival Highlights

DahnMuDo & Meditation

Daily sessions of DahnMuDo, qigong, breathing, and collective meditations to raise consciousness.

Healing Zone & Sauna

Experience forest saunas, carbonated mineral water baths, and sessions with gifted healers.

Vibrant Marketplace

Explore eco-healing products, artisan crafts, and wellness stalls that support conscious living.

Community & Culture

Live music, open mic nights, inspirational workshops, and film screenings under the stars.

What to Expect: Your Forest Immersion

To fully recover your internal energy, we embrace a simple, nature-centered lifestyle at Earth Village. This experience is a glamping camp meditation tour designed to help you meet your true self.

Accommodations: Tents and basic facilities are pre-set in the forest.
Authentic Experience: As a true forest immersion, expect a simpler standard of sleeping, washing, and eating than a traditional hotel.
Digital Detox: Electricity is limited to help you disconnect from devices and reawaken your vitality.
Zero Waste: To honor the Earth, all rubbish must be taken home with you.
Alcohol-Free: This is a substance-free, peaceful environment focused on deep healing.

Day-by-Day Journey

Day 1 (March 18)

Arrival and Orientation

Arrive at Auckland Airport and transfer to our hotel.
8:00 pm: Official orientation at the Holiday Inn Auckland Hotel to begin our collective journey.

Day 2 (March 19)

Entering the Sanctuary

Depart Auckland and travel north to the serene forests of Kerikeri.
Arrive at Earth Village, a 386-acre sanctuary of native forest and pines.
Settle into your glamping site and begin your connection with the sacred energy of the land.

Day 3 – 5 (March 20 – 22)

Deep Healing & Connection

DahnMuDo Energy Martial Arts: Learn foundational forms and movements to circulate energy, strengthen the core, and embody spiritual principles through physical action.
Qigong & Meditation: Engage in specialized training to recover your internal energy and vitality.
Forest Bathing: Guided bush walks designed to help you discover "Humanity in Nature".
Healing Zone & Sauna: Experience forest saunas and carbonated mineral water baths to invigorate the body.
Saturday Night (March 21): Join the Global Collective Meditation to raise consciousness together for the Earth.

Day 6 (March 23)

Integration at Haruru

After a final morning of forest healing and DahnMuDo movement, we depart Earth Village for the sacred Haruru area, where water and land meet in harmony.
Spend your final night in reflection and stillness, integrating the wisdom of the forest, the spirit of movement, and your connection to Earth and Self.

Day 7 (March 24)

The Return Journey

9:00 am: Depart Haruru for Auckland Airport.
1:00 pm: Arrive at the airport (Please schedule departing flights for after 3:00 pm).

Ilchi Lee
Special Guest Trainer | Founder of Body & Brain

Ilchi Lee will join the festival for a special online session to help you experience the GongSaeng (Coexistence) energy in New Zealand. He is the founder of Body & Brain, a New York Times bestselling author, an innovative leader in brain potential development, and a dedicated advocate for a peaceful, sustainable world. He has developed Brain Education, a mind-body training method that helps people create their own health, happiness, and peace and use it for the benefit of all.

Ilchibuko Todd
Main Trainer | CEO of Body & Brain

Ilchibuko Todd will join the festival for special in-person sessions to help deepen your experience in New Zealand. She brings over 20 years of experience mastering Qi energy through SunTao Living practice and Body & Brain. She offers expert guidance to reconnect people to the deepest root of themselves and awaken their fullest potential. Ilchi Human Daesunsanim is an international speaker and trainer who envisions individual awakening and healing to be the seed from which the healing of all humanity and the Earth will grow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What kind of accommodations can I expect?

1 night at Holiday Inn Auckland
4 nights camping at Earth Village
1 night at Haruru Falls Resort

Each tent at Earth Village accommodates two people, and beds will be provided. March is an ideal time to visit, with warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings.

Because these are outdoor accommodations, we kindly ask that participants feel comfortable sleeping outdoors.

Are there showers and electricity at the campsite?

Separate restroom and shower facilities will be provided for our international participants.

Electricity is not provided, but basic mobile phone charging is available.

Phone reception is not very reliable at Earth Village, but this journey is intentionally designed to support disconnecting from information.

How can I use my cellphone overseas?

The most effective solution is to go through your current cellphone service provider and ask about their 'international plan.' This will allow you to receive calls and texts with your current phone number.

The other option is to purchase a local SIM or eSIM card, however, this option may have data and calling restrictions.

When should I schedule my flight?

Please ask your local Body & Brain center manager for the tour welcome packet for information on when to schedule your flight arrival & departure.

Do I need a visa to travel?

Current travel requirements can be viewed at: travel.state.gov

For any requirements, the tour coordinator will work to assist you in completing them.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made within 30 days to 1 week of the tour start date will result in a fee of 20% of the total tour price.
Cancellations made within 6 days to the day of the tour start date will result in a fee of 50% of the total tour price.

Exclusive US Member Package: Includes all meals, lodging and travel

Special Price: $3,300 (until Feb. 28)

Regular Price: $3,900 (starting Mar. 1)

We have curated a comprehensive 6-night, 7-day itinerary specifically for our US practitioners to ensure a seamless and deep healing experience. Check with your center manager for more details about your flight schedule before buying your ticket.

Contact your local Body & Brain Center to Register.

Learn More

FREE Webinar Introduction

Ask about a free webinar introduction to learn more about the April New Zealand Meditation Tour. Contact your local Body & Brain Center for Zoom info.

Taste the healing effects of New Zealand's natural sceneries right from your home!

Session 1
Thursday, March 9, 2023
9am - 10:15am (PT) / 12pm - 1:15pm (ET)

Session 2
Thursday, March 9, 2023
5:30pm - 6:45pm (PT) / 8:30pm - 9:45pm (ET)

February Sale - $600 Off (until Feb. 28, 2026)

Upcoming Dates

TBA

2026 Dates

March 18-24

2025 Dates

July 15-20 (Family Tour)Ages 12+

Reconnect. Restore. Reawaken.