Nelson Yoga Festival
Saturday 25 April, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - Sunday 26 April, 2026 @ 2:45 pm
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Swami Karma Karuna is joining the Nelson Yoga Festival, along with her fellow Yoga Teachers.
Find your flow.
Enjoy unlimited yoga and indulge at your own pace.
Discover Yoga.
Create your own itinerary, sample a variety of styles and teachers.
Immerse yourself
Find a new flow, embrace wellness and spiritual awakening at the 2026 Nelson Yoga Festival. Connect in a friendly community atmosphere with supportive yoga instructors, mindfulness, sound healings and workshops.
The Nelson Yoga Festival weekend offers you access to multiple Yoga classes suitable for all skill levels. The perfect place to experience a variety of different forms of yoga including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Yin, Kundalini & more. If you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi you can enjoy this opportunity to go deeper into your personal practice. The journey extends far beyond the mat. Awaken your senses with resonant sound healing sessions, find freedom through conscious movement, and explore the power of your own breath in dedicated workshops.
In-between yoga sessions take in the stunning natural surrounds of Nelson’s golden beaches, untouched forests and rugged mountain landscapes. All classes are included with entry so start planning your weekend yoga getaway today.
Transformation awaits you.
Power of AUM Mantra
Date: Saturday 25th April
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Chakra & Element Journey: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Harmony
Date: Sunday 26th April
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey, exploring the profound wisdom of the chakras and the five elements. This workshop is an exploration of the “inner landscape”—the intricate tapestry of energy within and around us. Through a blend of theory, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Yantra/Mantra Meditation, you will learn to recognize and harmonize the energies of earth, water, fire, air, and ether within. More than just a physical practice, these tools are designed to deepen your self-awareness and provide practical insights into your personality and how you interact with the world. Join us to unlock the secrets of your energetic system, paving the way for personal growth, inner harmony, and a more balanced daily life.
Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda at Bihar School of Yoga and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth.
Holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, she is also senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. With a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology, her work is influenced by her early passion for group and individual dynamics. She is passionate about stress management, restorative practices, yoga psychology, women’s health, and the chakras, offering personalized sessions that integrate yogic and modern therapeutic techniques.
As co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand, she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz.