This retreat reconditions your physical and mental bodies so the underlying vital force that gives us the “feel good” experience, can flow smoothly. Enjoy a supportive environment and nurturing practices, with time off for personal reflection and interaction with like-minded people. You will leave feeling inspired and equipped with new ways to bring more balance into your home and work life.

The retreat programme includes:

• Restorative and energizing yoga classes
• Balancing breath practices
• Deep relaxation through Yoga Nidra
• Prana Nidra for enhancing the vital energy
• Havan (fire Ceremony) & Chanting (healing sound vibration)


Swami Karma Karuna, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, NZ, is an engaging, intuitive yoga teacher with more than 25 years of training and experience. She specialises in therapeutic applications of yoga, yoga nidra relaxation and prank practices and shares in a simple and practical way, inspiring people to access and apply yogic practices in their own lives.

Sannyasin Atmabhava, came to yoga because of health reasons and the practical and scientific methods of this style of yoga immediately made a strong impression. He is a living example of how health can be transformed through yoga and shares his interests in Yogic Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition, Pranayama, Meditation and Mantra & Kirtan.

Sannyasin Atmavidya, currently director of Vishuddhi Yoga Centre in Christchurch, has been a student of yoga and meditation for the last 24 years with 15 years teaching in areas including yoga centres, ashrams, primary, secondary schools and tertiary institutions. She has spent time training in India and offers creativity, humility and a range of experience.

Start Time: 9:30 am Thursday - arrival/registration
Finish Time:Finish Time: 11am Sunday
Complimentary pick up: Wednesday 6th January 5:45pm Takaka I-site
Complimentary drop off: Sunday 10th January 11am back to Takaka I-site

Payment is for 3 nights*
Early Bird: $395 (full payment by 7th December 2015)
Full Price: $450
Camping: $375

*Prices include shared accommodation, all meals and the full retreat programme. A discounted rate of $50 per night applies if staying the night immediately before or after the retreat. Limited private room options are available, to find out more, please email us directly.

Private sessions with a Swami/teacher are available by appointment:
Private sessions provide a unique opportunity to receive practices and insights to suit your personal needs. This takes into consideration your personality, body type and possible health challenges so you walk away with a programme tailored specifically for you.

For more information, a booking form and payment information please email yoga at anahata-retreat.org.nz or call 03 5259887.