what is the Bari-IQ Project?
The Bari-IQ Project is a retreat program built around one simple idea: change is easier to sustain when you understand the why behind your choices - your habits, your motivations, and the things that quietly drive your decisions.
Over a few days, as part of a small group, you'll work closely with our experienced facilitators to explore the thoughts, feelings and habits that shape how you live - and to build practical tools for doing things differently.
It's interactive and experiential, not a lecture series. You'll take part in workshops covering values, stress and the nervous system, and the mental side of change, alongside time to rest, reflect and simply be. The group is kept deliberately small so everyone gets space to take part and be heard.
Importantly, while our retreats are typically for bariatric patients, the focus is not really about weight management. It's about self-awareness, reconnecting with what matters to you, and leaving with a clearer sense of how you want to live. Weight loss and maintenance may sit within that, but our retreats focus on the bigger picture.
TYPICAL RETREAT ACTIVITIES
The neuropsychology of change - how mindset, habits and behaviour form, and how to work with them
Emotional wellbeing sessions focused on self-awareness, self-compassion and caring for body and mind
The role of movement - understanding how exercise supports your health and wellbeing
Mat Pilates classes and daily nature walks
Building habits that support your weight maintenance goals
Identifying your values, and using them to drive lasting change
Mindfulness, breathing and meditation
Nutritious, bariatric-friendly meals
Recreational time and activities with the group
Free Time
Between classes or at the end of the day you can stroll along the river, relax on the verandah whilst admiring the view, chat together in the spa or mingle in the social areas, networking and developing friendships with other participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The cost for the 3-day retreat, including all meals, presentations, workshops and activities is $2,300.00* per person
*if you have had surgery with Tailor Clinics, the retreat cost is $2,150.00).
For repeat retreat participants, the cost is $2,150.00. -
We try and be as flexible as possible and make arrangements to move you to another date if available.
Please familiarise yourself with our Cancellation Policy prior to booking.
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If for any reason the retreat is cancelled, you will be refunded the amount you have paid Tailor Clinics towards the retreat (up to $2,300.00 only).
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Our New Zealand based retreats are held at The Lifestyle Lodge, 22 Rimu Street, Ohakune.
Our Samoa retreats are held are the Return To Paradise Resort, Lefaga Samoa.
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Transport to and from the retreat is your own responsibility. There is sometimes the option of car pooling and this may be offered in the automated emails sent prior to the retreat.
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Everything is provided….
Bring suitable exercise clothing, walking shoes….
We provide you with a clothes list in the emails prior to commencement of the retreat
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Yes, we do our absolute best to ensure that your personalised diet is catered for.
If you have a food that you are allergic to, or have a strong dislike/intolerance for, just let us know on the registration form and we will accommodate your preferences where possible. -
Yes, we provide each of our guests their own studio room however bathrooms are shared.
Each room does have it’s own handbasin, so you can freshen up at any time.
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Yes, there is WIFI available for guests on site, however we do restrict use of devices to be in your bedroom only.
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The retreat is drug, alcohol, and smoke free both indoors and outdoors.
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Yes, absolutely! We have many participants who return to our retreats for the Advanced program. Learn more here.