Journey Inward, Flourish Outward.

Holistic wellness experiences that help you reconnect with yourself, with others, and with what matters most.

Welcome to Retreat & Expand, where self-discovery
healing, and connection come together.

I curate experiences that guide you onto pathways of growth, restoration and comfort in yourself.
From classes and events, to private sessions or corporate workshops, everyone deserves
space and time to retreat so they can expand.

Hello, I’m Maryam!

I am a yoga and meditation teacher and workshop facilitator, trained in multiple modalities that blend ancient practices with a modern approach, designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

My mission is to create supportive spaces where you can explore, heal, and connect inward, guiding you on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and empowerment.

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I believe that turning inward shows us what the outer world cannot.

Ways To Work With Me

  • Workshops & Events

    Private and community-based workshops, classes, and retreats that explore movement, breath, sound, and presence.

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  • Working Together 1:1

    Personalized sessions shaped around your needs — blending mindful movement, meditation, Reiki energy healing, touch therapy, sound, and cacao.

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  • Holistic Therapies

    Reiki, sound therapy, cacao intake, and somatic practices that release tension, open the heart, and restore harmony.

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  • Workplace Wellness

    Wellness programs and retreats designed to ease stress, build resilience, and nurture team cohesion and flow.

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What I Do…

My approach combines a series of integrative practices that all foster a deeper connection to the self.

  • Yoga & Meditation (AIM)

  • Somatic Movement & Dance Therapy

  • Stress Management & Resilience Tools

  • Conscious Communication & Connection Practices

  • Reiki & Sensory Touch Therapy

  • Cacao Intake & Education

  • Breathwork & Mindfulness Technique Training

  • Sound Healing

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Want to learn more?

Let’s have a chat and see how I can support you and the people in your life.

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Special Guest Alert! 🌕 Our next Cacao, Yin & Sound workshop features the incredible @shardasia.schwass guiding the sound journey! Extended to 2 hours, this experience starts with heart-opening cacao, followed by a grounded yin yoga practice wi
The Auckland Somatic Dance Collective is back! 💃🕺🪩 Join us this Friday for a special Matariki edition of our dance journey under the stars 🌌✨ A special night calls for a special DJ and we’re thrilled to welcome the radiant @itsleahluna to
I watched a frog get eaten by a snake while on a silent meditation retreat in Bali. 😬 No warning.
No one to tell.
Just me, the jungle, and the distressing sound the frog was making. I’ve never seen anything like it. This was National Geograp
🌙Cacao, Yin & Sound returns to Basecamp this Friday at 7pm! Unwind from the week and come rest with us. Maryam will greet you with a warm cup of cacao from @mamamuticacao and together we’ll journey into this soulful evening of yin yoga