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: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:20251216T054843 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]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-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:20190208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211 DTSTAMP:20251216T054843 CREATED:20180709T214119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T030749Z UID:1596-1549584000-1549843199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:3 Day Sound Yoga Retreat & Bhakti Celebration 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 this summer with three uplifting days of yoga\, sound meditation\, music\, creativity and percussion workshops along with kirtan chanting in beautiful Golden Bay. \n\n3 day Sound Yoga Retreat – Fri 8th – Sun 10th February \nIncluding our 1 day Bhakti Celebration – Saturday 9th February [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1953″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Our special guest Prosad  alongside Swami Karma Karuna alongside other special guests\, present a 3 day journey into the heart of the devotional traditions. Sound\, rhythm and creativity workshops will feature throughout the weekend to soothe the soul and heal the body. Practices include yogic sound meditation\, Nada Yoga\, Hatha Yoga sound journey\, ancient devotional chanting and Kirtan. Set on a crystal mountain top 640m above sea level at the beautiful Anahata Yoga Retreat in Golden Bay\, New Zealand.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2031″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]2 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping)\, all meals and the full retreat programme. \n\nSelection of music\, voice and sound workshops\nUnlocking your Artistic Creativity\nMusic Mantra & Self-transformation\nNada Yoga\nPercussion Workshop\nHatha Yoga Sound Classes\nYoga Nidra Deep Relaxation\nLots of Kirtan!\n\nThis fully catered 3 day retreat will feature a 1 day Bhakti Celebration on the Saturday. Workshops\, yoga\, music and beautiful food will fill the day and there will be an epic heart-opening 6 hour Ahkanda Kirtan chanting in the evening featuring International guest musicians. \nJoin us for the full three day program for an uplifting weekend of music and sound\, or just come for the Bhakti Celebration on Saturday singing powerful Kirtan into the night. \nFor more information on the Bhakti Celebration click here >[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: from 10am Friday 8th Feb – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday 10th Feb \nComplimentary pick up: 5.45pm Thursday 7th Feb Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: 11am Sunday 10th Feb back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre \n\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZ$15. 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. \nA reminder to percussionists attending to remember to bring your instruments along with you for the workshop \nThere will also be the opportunity to go to a very special screening of the movie Mantra – Sounds into Silence on Sunday 10th February following the Retreat at The Sandcastle\, Haile Lane\, Pohara. \nFor more information: Movie Screening of Mantra – Sounds into Silence  or go to our website listing \n \n [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSpecial Guests & Teachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1947″ 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_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_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 amWelcome to 'Nervous System Reset' — a 6-week online learning experience that encourages your mind-body-connection. Lovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Swami Karma Karuna will be presenting at Lovefest Golden Bay held at the Tui Events Park in Wainui Bay. Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmJoin Inna Alex\, Rita Scholten & Swami Karma Karuna for this workshop. View All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/sound-yoga-feb19 CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sound-yoga-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR