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:20190406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20190928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190218 DTSTAMP:20251214T000153 CREATED:20180705T202506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T221554Z UID:1585-1548028800-1550447999@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”]\nAre 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 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\n\n\nThis retreat offers a 4 week easy-entry path in to a more conscious lifestyle. It begins with the  Explore Your ‘Self’ Retreat and continues with a 3 week residential stay of yogic lifestyle learning and experience. \n\n\n [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The first week offers an introduction to a yogic lifestyle through the Explore Your ‘Self’ Retreat. 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 your stay you will participate in our regular daily schedule. This 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! \nFor more details about both retreats\, read our Explore Your Self Blog or Yogic Life Skills Blog . Learn to live a more conscious life while increasing your knowledge and participation in a yogic lifestyle. \n [/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_column_text]\n\n\n27 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping) with vegetarian meals and full retreat programme. \n\n\n\n\n The 4-week programme offers: \n\nThe introductory Explore Your Self  Retreat makes up the first week\nThe following 3 weeks allow you to immerse yourself in an inspiring yogic lifestyle\nBeing 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 & 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\nRegular weekly schedule including: \n\nHatha yoga classes\nSmall group discussions\nGuided meditation\nDaily chanting\nKirtan (singing mantras to music)\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time:  5pm onwards Monday – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday \nComplimentary pick up: Monday 21st Jan Dec 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 17th Feb 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre \n\n Special Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZ$10 per week. Please advise us at time of booking.\nPrivate Sessions: Private yoga and Therapeutic Consultations\, Bodywork and Nutritional Guidance are available by appointment. Click here to find out more.\nPrivate rooms: Limited options are available on request\, subject to availability.\nCamping: Tent hire is available for an additional cost of NZ$30. Add this to your booking at checkout.\n\nFor more information or to request any extras\, please email us.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\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_single_image image=”1822″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]With experience in Hatha Yoga and traditional yogic cleansing techniques\, Swami Gurubhakta brings 20 years of experience with him to Anahata. Having trained for his Diploma in Australia\, he has spent most of his time throughout the years serving in ashrams between Australia and India\, sharing his knowledge of traditional Yoga teachings and practices. He more recently focuses on Pranayama\, Meditation and Yoga Nidra with experience in working in disability support. Member of SYTA.[/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]Breathwork & Sauna Sessions with Breathe WellHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatNovember 9 @ 11:00 am - December 14 @ 2:30 pm6-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\, 2026View All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yogic-life-skills-jan19 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats 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:20190130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190207 DTSTAMP:20251214T000153 CREATED:20181020T030445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190126T234025Z UID:2784-1548806400-1549497599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Anahata at Luminate DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2787″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=”#ff9900″]\nWe’re very happy to announce that we will be returning to Luminate Festival from\n30th January – 6th February 2019\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Luminate is a vibrant New Zealand summer festival of cutting-edge live & electronic music\, visual & performing arts\, inspirational workshops\, pioneering innovations and environmental initiatives. \nOur stall will be based in the Village Market – providing a wide choice of healthy food & refreshments\, arts & crafts\, music and entertainment. \nWe will be bringing along a small crew from Anahata to teach traditional yogic practices to help bring your festival experience into balance. Practices include Asana\, Pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, Havan\, Chanting\, Kirtan (devotional call and response chanting) and Meditation. \nOur sessions at Luminate are designed to give you a taster of these essential tools to help you see / fulfil your greatest potential and uncover your true nature. We hope to leave you feeling inspired to imbibe them into your everyday daily rythmn. This\, we’re confident will aid you to feel intuitively into the flow of life\, enabling you to enjoy a content and fulfilled life.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=”#ff9900″]\nAnahata Schedule of Events:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3793″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text color=”#ff9900″]\nFor full details of each event\, click here > \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=”#ff9900″]\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2785″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\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_single_image image=”3549″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]With experience in Hatha Yoga and traditional yogic cleansing techniques\, Swami Gurubhakta brings 20 years of experience with him to Anahata. Having trained for his Diploma in Australia\, he has spent most of his time throughout the years serving in ashrams between Australia and India\, sharing his knowledge of traditional Yoga teachings and practices. He more recently focuses on Pranayama\, Meditation and Yoga Nidra with experience in working in disability support. Member of SYTA.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nFeaturing Special Guest\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1947″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Prosad\, the ‘Jimi Hendrix of electric sitar’ is an international\, spiritual musician full of good vibrations. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and singer who has travelled the world sharing his unique blend of sitar\, guitar\, reggae and world music. Inspired by legends like George Harrison\, Prosad seeks to create a spiritual vibration in the mainstream music of his generation by blending Indian instruments with the western influences of rock\, reggae\, folk and blues. Find out more information about him here >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][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]Breathwork & Sauna Sessions with Breathe WellHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatNovember 9 @ 11:00 am - December 14 @ 2:30 pm6-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\, 2026View All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/luminate CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/luminate-website-logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR