How to Live an Inspired Life
Former resident, Freddie Jenkins felt inspired to write his blog on 'How to Live an Inspired Life' during his stay here at Anahata. He's on a retreat from our retreat in Nepal at the mo, but we expect him…
Navaratri: Ten Days of Durga
Navaratri, in Sanskrit नवरात्रि, translates as ‘nine nights’ and is a celebration that has been observed for centuries in India. It honors Devi (Durga), the divine Goddess and Great Mother. It takes places on the first new moon in Spring…
Ten Ways Restorative Yoga Can Heal You
Check out the Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training happening from 31st March – 11th April 2021 with Swami Karma Karuna, Sannyasin Atmabhava and Sannyasi Priyadhara. A professional development course for yoga teachers, health and education professionals and those interested in guiding relaxation…
Yoga and Purification
By Swami Karma Karuna “The aim of Hatha Yoga is to create harmony between the two major pranic flows, Ida and Pingala, thereby attaining physical and mental purification and balance.” Swami Satyananda Check out our upcoming Traditional Hatha Yoga Shuddhi…
It’s All About Balance – Part 2 of the Sacred Feminine Series
The second part of to the Sacred Feminine Series. This one - It's All About Balance - looks at balancing the male and female aspects of ourselves. By Swami Karma Karuna The Tantric view of creation is that there are…
Sacred Feminine & Yoga – Part 1
Sacred Feminine and Yoga Part 1-What does it Mean? By Swami Karma Karuna - Anahata Yoga Retreat, Golden Bay, New Zealand Writing about the topic of Sacred Feminine inspired me to reevaluate what it means to me? And question how others…
Why Jack Came to Anahata
Lots of people come through Anahata - many are drawn by their hearts or a yearning to go deeper. Others are travelling and needing a place to rest a while. And many come to learn more about yoga, either…
Igniting The Inner Fire Yoga Retreat
'Igniting the Inner Fire' is an inspiring weekend using meditation and yoga practices to increase vital energy and balance the digestive fire. You will also learn the power of the Manipura chakra, your navel energy centre, and how to balance it to enhance…
A Quiet Winter Sadhana Retreat
The weather is closing in, a fire is crackling in the corner of the room, and the mornings are frosty and crisp - what better time to indulge in a personal winter retreat. Late June and much of July is…
Anahata’s Annual India Retreat – a review
If you're thinking about going to India this year to further your spiritual journey, then read this beautiful review. It is inspiring and uplifting, while giving a great overview of the trip. This year's Anahata Yoga Retreat's 'India Retreat' runs…