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A few weeks ago, we quietly piloted something new. Rise Renewed is a 2-hour morning immersion designed to distill the essence of Aro Ha - offering a taste of what we do in a format that’s more accessible and closer to home.
The idea emerged from a question we’ve heard time and time again: “When will you come to us?”. Rise Renewed is one small way we’re answering that call - offering occasional gatherings that bring presence, movement, and connection into spaces further afield.
Our first event took place at sunrise in Sydney. Together, we moved, breathed, and dropped into stillness - on a weekday morning, before the city stirred too much. Co-led by Anna and myself, the session wove together yoga, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and guided relational practices.
Mats filled quickly. In under 12 hours, the event sold out after just one newsletter. The feedback that followed was heartfelt, affirming, and reminded us of how hungry people are for meaningful in-person connection.
For now, we’re planning to offer just one or two Rise Renewed workshops internationally each year, primarily as a way of introducing new people to the Aro Ha experience in a grounded and intimate format.
To our alumni: while these events aren’t a replacement for retreat, we hope they’ll serve as small beacons of what’s possible in everyday life.
And to Sydney: thank you for welcoming us so warmly.
If you know of a space, community, or city where Rise Renewed might land well, feel free to reach out.
In health,
Damian
