Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna

February 13, 2026 - February 15, 2026
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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Anahata Yoga Retreat - ECPv6.0.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Anahata Yoga Retreat REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20180331T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20180929T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180528 DTSTAMP:20251215T012820 CREATED:20180313T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T225654Z UID:777-1525046400-1527465599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yogic Life Skills Extended Retreat - 4 weeks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]The Yogic Life Skills retreat offers a 4 week easy-entry path in to a more conscious lifestyle. It begins with the 7 day Explore Your ‘Self’ Retreat\, and continues with a residential 3 week stay of yogic lifestyle learning and experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Are you looking to immerse yourself in a healthier\, more conscious environment while gaining valuable life skills? \nDo you need opportunities for reflection\, to connect with a simpler way of living and a break from the modern lifestyle?\nAre you looking for self-development and growth?\nThen this 4 week training program will help you immensely. \nThe first week is the 7 day Explore Your Self retreat\, which offers an introduction to a yogic lifestyle. During this week you will experience bringing together different yoga and meditation practices for an enhanced level of understanding. Receive a broad range of tools to take away so you can start supporting yourself through the hustle and bustle of life. \nThe following 3 weeks of the Yogic Life Skills retreat take you a bit deeper\, where you will cultivate these skills further. \nDuring the retreat you will participate in our regular daily schedule of programs including: \n\nHatha Yoga (4 days per week)\nMantra Yoga (chanting)\nMeditations\nYoga Nidra relaxation\nKarma Yoga (yoga of action and selfless service)\n\nThis extended retreat is an opportunity for self-discovery and development in a supportive environment\, surrounded by some of the most stunning nature New Zealand has to offer. \nNo previous yoga experience is necessary – everybody is welcome! \nRetreat Summary –\nThe 4-week program offers: \n\nthe Explore Your Self 7 day introductory retreat makes up the first week\nthe following 3 weeks allow you to immerse yourself in an inspiring yogic lifestyle\nthe chance to be part of a community living a life of simplicity\, mindfulness and service to support the growth and well-being of all\nsupported introduction to new areas of growth\, responsibility and learning in a supported and accepting environment\n3 healthy vegetarian meals per day\, with brunch and dinner on Sundays\n\nMentorship and life skills development in areas such as: \n\nhealthy cooking and kitchen management\norganic gardening and landscape design\nmaintenance and eco building\nadmin and office assistance\ncaring for a small retreat centre\n\n  \nFor more detail go to our Yogic Life Skills Training program \nStart Time: from 5pm Monday – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday\nComplimentary pick up: Monday 30th April 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 27th May 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”100″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”101″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]• Hatha yoga classes\n• Small group discussions\n• Guided meditation\n• Daily chanting\n• Kirtan (singing mantras to music)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]27 nights\, shared accommodation with meals and all retreat inclusions. \nPrivate yoga and therapeutic consultations\, bodywork and nutritional guidance are available by appointment – please email us for more information. \nLimited private room options are available\, to find out more\, please email us directly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n \n Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna\n\n \n February 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026 \n\n \n \n Book Now\n \n \n \n\n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yogic-life-skills-apr18 CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/YLS-website-768x570.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180515 DTSTAMP:20251215T012820 CREATED:20180313T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T010709Z UID:793-1525996800-1526342399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Mothers Day Weekend Yoga Refresh - Open to Everyone DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]Treat yourself and come to enjoy Anahata’s spectacular natural environment\, nourishing food\, low technology environment\, and yoga and relaxation practices to refresh and relax over the Mother’s Day weekend. Or surprise mum with a special Mother’s Day weekend just for her.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our special Yoga Refresh breaks allow you to move at your own pace\, to relax and unwind\, and dip your toes into the simplicity of a yogic lifestyle. \nTake time off for personal reflection or be inspired by interaction with like-minded people. Find your own rhythm with options to join in on yoga classes\, relaxation practice\, meditation sessions and chanting. Immerse yourself in bush hikes or open country walks with spectacular views\, writing\, or reading from our large library of spiritual and health books. Spend time in the garden or find a spot in the surrounding native forest to meditate or just relax. Healthy vegetarian meals are provided throughout your stay\, nourishing your body as you unwind from the busyness of daily life. \nThere are opportunities to add on private therapeutic yoga sessions\, body treatments or nutritional consultations. \nLeave feeling inspired\, refreshed and equipped with new ways to bring balance into your heart and mind\, and your home and work life. \nStart Time: 5.30pm Friday – arrival/registration followed by dinner\nFinish Time: 11am Monday\nComplimentary pick up: Friday 10th May 5:45pm at Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Monday 13th May 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”100″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”101″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nHatha yoga classes\nSmall group discussions\nGuided meditation\nDaily chanting\nKirtan (singing mantras to music)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]3 nights\, shared accommodation with meals and all retreat inclusions. \nPrivate yoga and therapeutic consultations\, bodywork and nutritional guidance are available by appointment – please email us for more information. \nLimited private room options are available\, to find out more\, please email us directly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/mothers-weekend CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/evolving-woman-768x570.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR