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-WR-CALNAME:Anahata Yoga Retreat 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:20180903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180910 DTSTAMP:20251215T073931 CREATED:20180426T204749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T231834Z UID:1265-1535932800-1536537599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Explore Your 'Self' Yoga Retreat DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle\nBegin your yogic journey and become immersed in the beauty and simplicity of a yogic lifestyle on our signature retreat.\nUse it as a stepping stone to our 4 week Yogic Life Skills program.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These Explore Your Self retreats are available most months throughout the year so check our calendar for more info. \nGive yourself the space and time to learn more about yourself in this holistic and practical introduction into the Yogic Lifestyle. Experience bringing together different yoga and meditation practices for an enhanced level of understanding. Receive a broad range of tools to take away with you in order to start supporting yourself through the hustle and bustle of life. \nThis is an opportunity for self-discovery and development in a supportive environment surrounded by some of the most stunning nature NZ has to offer. No previous yoga experience necessary – everybody is welcome! \nThe programme includes: \n• Hatha yoga classes\n• Small group discussions\n• Guided meditation\n• Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\n• Karma yoga (action with meditative awareness)\n• Daily chanting\n• Kirtan (singing mantras to music)\n• Havan (ancient Vedic fire ceremony) \nThe Explore Your ‘Self’ retreats are also an easy-entry point for our longer\, 4 week Yogic Life Skills program. Learn to live a more conscious life while increasing your knowledge and participation in a yogic lifestyle. \nStart Time: from 5pm Monday – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday\nComplimentary pick up: Monday 3rd Sept 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 9th Sept 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre – time tbc[/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 pranic 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_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]6 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/explore-your-self-sept2018 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/EYS-signature-pic-760x570.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001 DTSTAMP:20251215T073931 CREATED:20180426T230432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T062750Z UID:1270-1535932800-1538351999@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 3rd Sept 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 30th Sept 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre – time tbc \n\n  \n\n[/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 pranic 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_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]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][/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-sept2018 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/YLS-website-768x570.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR