Nestled in the breathtaking Southern Alps of New Zealand, Aro Ha is renowned for its evidence-based wellness retreats that blend functional movement, mindfulness, and plant-based nutrition into a life-altering experience.
This year, the retreat welcomed a new dimension to its holistic offerings: gut health education and coffee enemas, led by none other than Kyah, founder of Happy Bum Co.
The collaboration was born from a serendipitous connection at the Spa & Wellness Awards, where Kyah first met Aro Ha’s visionary co-founder, Damian Chaparro. Their shared passion for wellness and taboo-breaking conversations sparked a friendship that eventually led to Kyah co-hosting a retreat at Aro Ha, an experience that would prove as healing as it was groundbreaking.
For Kyah, it was an opportunity of a lifetime. “Aro Ha spoke to me because it was wellness without the fluff,” she shared. “It was adventurous, grounded, and deeply intentional.” The retreat’s immersive structure like daily hikes, yoga, massage, and digital detox created the perfect container for deep healing. And for the first time, coffee enemas were introduced as part of the retreat’s detox protocol.
Kyah led group sessions on gut health, colonics, and detoxification, while also offering one-on-one support during hikes and downtime. “Gut issues are hard to open up about in a group setting,” she explained. “Having those quiet moments on the trail where someone could pull me aside and ask questions - that was powerful!”
"It is actually very common for people to try coffee enemas for the first time while on retreat", says Kyah. Removed from the distractions of daily life and immersed in a space designed for healing, people often feel more open to exploring practices they might otherwise resist. The retreat environment fosters presence, curiosity, and a willingness to step outside the comfort zone. Whether that’s hiking at sunrise, unplugging from technology, or embracing gut health rituals. In this heightened state of awareness, trying a coffee enema becomes less intimidating and more empowering - a symbolic release as much as a physical one. Many guests report feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply connected to their bodies afterward, often wondering why they waited so long to try it.
For retreat facilitators looking to deepen the detox experience and offer guests something truly transformative, coffee enemas may be the missing piece. Often overlooked or misunderstood, this powerful wellness ritual can help guests move through emotional and physical blocks, accelerate cleansing, and reconnect with their bodies in profound ways. Happy Bum Co makes integration simple, offering premium kits, educational support, and even on-site facilitation options to ensure the experience is safe, empowering, and beautifully aligned with your retreat’s ethos.
As Kyah prepares to return to Aro Ha next year she’s also celebrating a major milestone: Happy Bum Co has been nominated for Best Wellness Product, People’s Choice again at this year’s Spa & Wellness Awards. It’s a full-circle moment, as that very event was where her journey with Aro Ha began.
With her signature blend of experience, credibility and emotional resonance, Kyah continues to redefine what wellness can look like. One enema, one conversation, and one retreat at a time.
