Shunyata Retreat/Day Spa 10 Rawhiti Street, Diamond Harbour, Canterbury 8972

""I didn't know it at the time, but I was totally blessed when I found Shunyata Retreat and the diamond in Diamond Harbour that is Paru. I arrived exhausted and depleted and left exhilarated and full. The attention, treatments, energy and food that Paru provides with passion and skill are incredible and life changing. I got so much more than I ever thought I would from my 5 days at Shunyata and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is ready either for a major shift in their being, or just a total pamper of mind, body and soul. Thank you Paru for my new lease on life. Now it is up to me... Love and Light Mandy""

"Paru – you have taken Helen and I on an incredible journey of self-discovery – we have re-connected and re-kindled our deep love for each other. You have guided us both to look deeply within. I love your down-to-earth approach to dealing with spiritual stuff. I arrived with trepidation and left with gratitude. Thank you for looking after us, pampering us, feeding us delicious food and healing us. You’re a gem!"

"Paru is quite literally a life saver. I had reached a point of crisis in my life, rock bottom even. Every aspect of my life was in ruins and I knew I was as far away from my true self as I could be. I didn’t want this for myself. It was an unbearable way to live. I reached out to Paru and she took me in at just the right time. Paru took me through a journey and guided me to look inwards and get to the causes of my pain and unconscious behaviours. I was able to feel them, let them go and forgive. I carried deep and heavy pain in my chest. I was beside myself with unbearable anxiety but by the end of this retreat I was genuinely free of it. The value of going inwards and doing so freely and safely is honestly the best form of love you can give yourself! Better than any antidepressant or avenue that doesn’t allow you to feel. We’re humans we need to feel our feelings and traumas. We need to process them or they’ll stay with us forever and constantly reappear as signals to do something. Trust the process. Trust yourself and do it!! It really, really works! Thank you so much Paru, you’re truly remarkable. I will never forget this experience."

"I did a 5 day retreat here with Paru after a significant post covid syndrome - fatigue and brain fog. Paru is a very warm and engaging hostess with lots of life experiences. She works with your mind, body and emotion/spirit. She tailor her retreat according to your needs and goals. It was a very unique experience and a wonderful stay - a quiet place at Diamond Harbor. The more open and willing you are, the more you will get out from your stay here. 3 meals provided and some are very delicious! The detox on the last day, 5th day can be quite potent and it is worthwhile to keep that day free for relaxation and rest when you get home!!!. Thank you Paru! I'm very grateful!"

"My retreat with Paru at Shunyata in Diamond Harbour was amazing ! Paru gave me so much knowledge about myself that I can not thank her enough. I am a mother of 3 little kids and to have the opportunity to spend some "me" time in the company of Paru was absolutely amazing. I loved every minute of it.The place is magnificent, the food divine and the views breathtaking. I recommend it to anyone that wants to discover who they really are, what gifts they got to give the world and to start enjoying life to the full. I love you Paru ! Thank you my friend. Gabi"