Presence & Prana — Explore Yoga Nidra – FREE Online Session
Thursday 21 May, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Are you ready to trade exhaustion for deep, conscious rest?
We invite you to step away from the demands of your day and join Swami Karma Karuna for this complimentary online sanctuary. Together, we will explore the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra—often called “yogic sleep”—one of the most effective paths to nervous system renewal and inner awakening available to the modern practitioner.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 21 May
- Time: 7:00 PM NZST (5pm AEST · 9am CEST)
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Investment: FREE – All are welcome!
What to Expect
In this soulful 1.5-hour immersion, we bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern relaxation. Our session includes:
- The Experience: A fully guided Yoga Nidra practice designed to induce deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
- The Wisdom: An inspiring talk on the traditional origins of Yoga Nidra and the science behind its transformative benefits.
- The Journey: An exclusive preview of an upcoming immersive journey, including details on our highly anticipated Yoga Nidra Symposium.
- Community Connection: A live Q&A session to answer your questions and deepen your understanding.
Prepare Your Space
To get the most out of this session, we recommend creating a dedicated environment for your practice:
- Punctuality: Please log in 5 minutes early to settle in and test your connection.
- Sanctuary: Choose an undisturbed, quiet space where you can fully let go.
- Support: Have your props (bolsters, blankets, or cushions) and hydration nearby to ensure you stay warm and supported throughout the journey.
Reserve Your Spot
This session is open to everyone, from curious beginners to longtime practitioners. Click the link below to register and receive your Zoom access details.
The Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.
