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:20190216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401 DTSTAMP:20251216T000006 CREATED:20190128T020630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T005015Z UID:3835-1550275200-1554076799@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga Class & Havan - Every Saturday DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nEvent Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\nEvery Saturday from 16th February at Anahata\nSummer Period (Oct to April) – 4:00pm – 7.30pm\nWinter Period (May to Sept)  – 3:30pm – 7:00pm \nPlease RSVP before 1pm on the day of the event \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\n“Fire allows for rapid transformation. It provides the avenue to let go of the old story and drama\, to transform\, to renew and to be reborn.”\n \n – Dr. Alberto Villoldo \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3807″][vc_single_image image=”1904″][vc_column_text]Join us every Saturday for a Hatha Yoga Asana Class including Pranayama Breathing Practices. Suitable for all levels from Beginner to Advanced. The class will be followed by Havan\, a traditional fire ceremony to bring balance and healing to nature and to ourselves. \nEvery Saturday\, in the Satyananda Yoga Tradition all over the world\, 108 rounds of the Maha Mrityunjaya Healing Mantra is chanted during the practice of Havan\, an ancient Fire Ceremony\, using mantra and fire for means of transformation. \nThis particular mantra is chanted to offer healing to people in need and to assist those who are in transition after death. We read the names of all those we know in need of healing before making offerings to the fire with those names in our hearts. \nIf you would like to add somebody to the Healing Book\, which is read out before the practice\, contact us. \nCome experience this powerful practice of healing & transformation\, followed by uplifting vibrations at our heart-opening Kirtan. \nAfterwards\, connect with like-minded guests & residents over a delicious Vegetarian Dinner at 6.30pm to conclude the evening \nEmail or call us for car pool options – 03 525 9887.\n \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2175″][vc_column_text]\n\nMahamrityunjaya Mantra\nOm Tryambakam Yajamahe \nSugandhim Pushtivardhanam \nUrvarukamiva Bandhanan \nMrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nMeaning\nOM. We worship and adore you\, O three-eyed one\, O Shiva.\nYou are sweet gladness\, the fragrance of life\, who nourishes us\,\nrestores our health\, and causes us to thrive.\nAs\, in due time\, the stem of the cucumber weakens\,\nand the gourd if freed from the vine\, so free us\nfrom attachment and death\, and do not withhold immortality. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2168″][vc_single_image image=”2166″][vc_single_image image=”2169″][/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/havan-2 CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/havanghee-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190318 DTSTAMP:20251216T000006 CREATED:20181011T020331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T021542Z UID:2244-1550448000-1552867199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yogic Life Skills Extended Retreat - 4 weeks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]This 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.[/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.[/vc_column_text][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[/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 18th Feb 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 17th Mar 11am 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$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-feb19 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:20190302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190303 DTSTAMP:20251216T000006 CREATED:20181226T004430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190217T020120Z UID:3480-1551484800-1551571199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Evolving through the Chakras at Manly Yoga Studio\, Sydney DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]Swami Karma Karuna will be a visiting teacher at Australia’s Manly Yoga Studio this March! Join her there for this ‘Evolving through the Chakras’ Workshop to explore your health\, relationships\, energy states\, mind and emotions – delving into your chakra energy centres for deep transformation.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Embark on a journey through the chakras\, the subtle energy centres within your body\, which influence every aspect of your life from your daily experiences to the spiritual realm. They are a framework to understand your physical health and challenges\, energy levels\, mental well-being\, emotional states\, relationships and more subtle layers of existence. The flow or block within your chakras determine many aspects of your life. \nExplore yogic techniques such as asana\, pranayama\, mudra\, bandha\, yoga nidra\, meditation and mantra to transform\, stimulate and cleanse the subtle energy centres. \nDelve into the traditional symbology\, chakra physiology\, corresponding glands and the psychology of the chakras. Gain tools to improve your health\, awaken creative abilities\, enhance your strengths and overcome challenges. \nThose newer to yoga\, will receive an overview and practices to begin to look at life from a new perspective. Yoga Teachers and experienced practitioners can deepen their experience and gain new insights for personal practice or to share with their yoga students. \nTo book and to see the full event listing click here >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThis Workshop Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: from 12:30 pm \nFinish Time: 4:00 pm \nHavan and Kirtan will follow this workshop – feel free to stick around and join us!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n• Hatha yoga classes focused on the Chakras\n• Group discussions\n• Guided chakra meditations\n• Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\n• Mantra Practice \n [/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_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/evolving-through-the-chakras CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR