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:20181007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181101 DTSTAMP:20251215T123734 CREATED:20180522T004413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T012953Z UID:1351-1538870400-1541030399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Guided Retreat In India 2018: Option 2 - Chakra Sadhana\, Navaratri and Ashram Stay DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\nGuided Retreat In India 2018  – Package 2 – 24 nights\nChakra Sadhana\, Navaratri and Ashram Stay\n~~~~~~ \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Guided retreats will be led personally by Swami Karma Karuna\, beginning in Kolkata and travelling to Rikhiapeeth Ashram.  \nParticipate in this year’s Chakra Sadhana Retreat (deepen your knowledge of Kundalini Yoga with chakra focus during asana\, pranayama\, meditation\, mantra and sound practices). Enjoy Navaratri chanting program\, where we will also integrate into the ashram activities during this powerful 9 day period of astrological significance that is said to increase the benefits of any spiritual practice. Afterwards\, spend time experiencing the Ashram Lifestyle (volunteering yourself in the spirit of seva-selfless service).  \nThese are enriching and transformational experiences that will give you an opportunity to find greater depth and understanding in your practice\, irrespective of your level of experience.  \nPackage 2:\n7 – 31 Oct 2018 –  24 nights \nJoin us for this full immersion guided journey\, 7 – 31 October which incorporates the Chakra Sadhana Retreat and Navaratri chanting program\, followed with an Ashram lifestyle stay. \nChakra Sadhana Retreat in Rikhia\nDeepen your knowledge of yoga and how the chakras influence all levels of your personality: physical\, energetic\, mental and emotional harmony as well as psychic and spiritual development. Chakras are energy centres in the body that regulate the circulation of energy and influence all our expressions. Experience depth using chakra focus during asana\, pranayama\, meditation\, theory sessions and more. Be inspired by deep insights from the Senior Swamis of Rikhiapeeth and integrate into the Navaratri program and other ashram activities. \n\n10 day retreat in Rikhia\nIncludes hotel and return travel from Kolkata\n\nAshram Stay\nIntegrate the experience of Chakra Sadhana by immersing yourself in the daily activities of the ashram\, which include Karma Yoga and may consist of yoga programs\, kirtan and chanting\, alongside the ashram residents. Volunteer your self in the spirit of seva-selfless service. An opportunity to serve\, love\, give and learn skills for daily life while helping others.[/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_single_image image=”1349″ img_size=”600×400″ 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\nAsana\, Pranayama\, Mudra and Bandha practices – theme based\nYoga Nidra or Prana Nidra\nKirtan (singing and chanting of mantra)\nKarma yoga (working with meditative awareness)\nSupport pack\nAs well as additional specialised practices pertaining to each retreat\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nLive in an authentic Indian ashram integrating with the culture during the program\nPossibility of Satsang (spiritual truth talk) with Swami Niranjanananda or Swami Satyasangananda\nExperience esoteric practices such as havan (fire ceremony) and chanting of ancient texts\nExpand your experience\, be inspired and live a yogic lifestyle in a sacred environment\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Option 2 Chakra Sadhana Retreat\, Navaratri and Ashram Stay \n24 night stay  –  7th – 31st October   $NZ 2\,895 \nIncludes Chakra Sadhana\, Navaratri & Ashram Stay[/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/guided-retreat-india-2018-package2-2 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_7755.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181109 DTSTAMP:20251215T123734 CREATED:20180429T223909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T210455Z UID:1302-1538870400-1541721599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Guided Retreat In India 2018: Option 1 - Full Package DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\nGuided Retreat In India 2018  |  Full Package – 32 nights\n~~~~~~ \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Guided retreats will be led personally by Swami Karma Karuna\, beginning in Kolkata and travelling to Rikhiapeeth Ashram.  \nParticipate in this year’s Chakra Sadhana Retreat (deepen your knowledge of Kundalini Yoga with chakra focus during asana\, pranayama\, meditation\, mantra and sound practices). Enjoy Navaratri chanting program\, where we will also integrate into the ashram activities during this powerful 9 day period of astrological significance that is said to increase the benefits of any spiritual practice. Afterwards\, spend time experiencing the Ashram Lifestyle (volunteering yourself in the spirit of seva-selfless service) before deepening your experience with the Prana Vidya Retreat (a system to realise and expand prana for healing and spiritual growth).  \nThese are enriching and transformational retreats that will give you an opportunity to find greater depth and understanding in your practice\, irrespective of your level of experience.  \nFull Package:\n7 Oct – 8 Nov 2018  –  32 nights \nJoin us for the full immersion guided journey\, 7 October – 8 November which incorporates the Chakra Sadhana Retreat and Navaratri chanting program\, Ashram lifestyle stay and the Prana Vidya Retreat. Participate in Diwali (festival of lights) celebrations on 7 November before returning to Kolkata. \nChakra Sadhana Retreat in Rikhia\nDeepen your knowledge of yoga and how the chakras influence all levels of your personality: physical\, energetic\, mental and emotional harmony as well as psychic and spiritual development. Chakras are energy centres in the body that regulate the circulation of energy and influence all our expressions. Experience depth using chakra focus during asana\, pranayama\, meditation\, theory sessions and more. Be inspired by deep insights from the Senior Swamis of Rikhiapeeth and integrate into the Navaratri program and other ashram activities. \n\n10 day retreat in Rikhia\nIncludes hotel and return travel from Kolkata\n\nAshram Stay\nIntegrate the experience of Chakra Sadhana by immersing yourself in the daily activities of the ashram\, which include Karma Yoga and may consist of yoga programs\, kirtan and chanting\, alongside the ashram residents. Volunteer your self in the spirit of seva-selfless service. An opportunity to serve\, love\, give and learn skills for daily life while helping others. \nPrana Vidya Retreat in Rikhia\nPrana (energy) Vidya (knowledge) is an ancient and powerful psychic practice dealing with the system of prana for healing and spiritual awakening. Experience the scientific and esoteric aspects of the subtle breath and body\, including practical techniques for awakening the fields of energy present in the human structure. Awaken and direct prana consciously\, develop subtle awareness to perceive and gain knowledge of the nature of prana which in turn leads to expanded understanding of one self\, as well as learning to direct this subtle energy for personal healing. \n\n7 day retreat in Rikhia.\nTravel/hotel not included unless doing guided packages.\n\nDiwali Celebration\nConclude your journey with Diwali\, a traditional celebration of light\, which offers an opportunity to connect with our inner luminosity and experience of joy\, as India glows with thousands of flickering candles.[/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_single_image image=”1291″ img_size=”600×400″ 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\nAsana\, Pranayama\, Mudra and Bandha practices – theme based\nYoga Nidra or Prana Nidra\nKirtan (singing and chanting of mantra)\nKarma yoga (working with meditative awareness)\nSupport pack\nAs well as additional specialised practices pertaining to each retreat\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nLive in an authentic Indian ashram integrating with the culture during the program\nPossibility of Satsang (spiritual truth talk) with Swami Niranjanananda or Swami Satyasangananda\nExperience esoteric practices such as havan (fire ceremony) and chanting of ancient texts\nExpand your experience\, be inspired and live a yogic lifestyle in a sacred environment\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Option 1 Full Package \n32 night stay  –  7th October – 8th November  $NZ 3\,595 \nIncludes Chakra Sadhana\, Navaratri\, Ashram Stay\, Prana Vidya and Diwali[/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/guided-retreat-india-2018-full-package CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Anahata-India-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR