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:20190610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190708 DTSTAMP:20251215T112359 CREATED:20181016T232448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T233828Z UID:2415-1560124800-1562543999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yogic Life Skills Programme - 4 weeks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\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 Yoga Life Skills 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]\nRetreat Overview\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 10th June 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 7th July 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 NZD $10 per week. Add this to your booking at checkout.\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 NZD $30.  If interested in hiring a tent\, please enquire with us at the time of booking as we have a limited amount available.\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=”3550″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Amritananda is a dedicated student and teacher of yoga. She completed her first yoga teacher training in 2012 in New Zealand and has been enjoying learning\, deepening and sharing traditional yoga practices since. She teaches with compassion\, depth and humility. Her calm\, focused\, and concise teaching allows students to go deep within themselves and have their own unique experience. She is enthusiastic about inspiring everyone to wake up to our own true nature.[/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-jun19 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:20190619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190628 DTSTAMP:20251215T112359 CREATED:20190110T020337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T040749Z UID:3629-1560902400-1561679999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Evolving through the Chakras at Dharma Mountain Retreat\, Norway DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nEmbark on a 9 day journey through the chakras\, the subtle energy centres within your body. The chakras influence every aspect of you life from your daily experiences to the spiritual realm. They are a framework to understand your physical health and challenges\, energy level\, mental well-being\, emotional states and more subtle layers of existence. \nThe flow or block within your chakras determine many aspects of your life. \nEach day will be devoted to a different chakra. Exploring traditional symbology\, the glands and physical components of each chakra\, psychology of the chakras and more. Learn about how the chakras influence your relationship with yourself and others. Gain tools to improve your health\, awaken creative abilities\, enhance your strengthss and overcome challenges. \n \n\n\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]During this 9 day transformational retreat\, enjoy yogic techniques such as: \n\nAsana\nPranayama\nMudra\nBandha\nYoga Nidra\nMeditation\nYantra\nMantra\nFire Ceremony\nKirtan\n\nThese practices will transform\, stimulate and cleanse the subtle energy centres.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At the summer solstice (sommersolverv)\, June 21st\, we will celebrate with a ritual and special fire ceremony. Since ancient times this day has been marked in many different ways and we will join in and celebrate the light. \nLocation\nDharma Mountain is a retreat centre in Hedalen in Valdres\, two hours north of Oslo. It was built up as a place  for people to reconnect with their inner peace\, to find their true potential as a human beeing on a physical\, emotional and spiritual level. You can see more photos from their cabins photo of the main house and the surroundings. \nFor more information\, costs and to book – visit their website > \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/chakras-norway CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715 DTSTAMP:20251215T112359 CREATED:20190524T045309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T000833Z UID:4674-1560902400-1563148799@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Norway & Sweden International Yoga Tour DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]Join with Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati for part\, or all\, of this series of retreats and workshops on this Yoga Tour of Sweden and Norway in June.  \nBeginning with the 9-day Evolving Through the Chakras Retreat at Dharma Mountain in Norway\, other events include Yoga and the Sacred Feminine\, a Prana Workshop\, a Yoga & Women’s Health Workshop and separate Retreat\, a Yoga for Light & Connection workshop\, a Joy of Being evening and a Yogic Mid-summer Light Celebration.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nNORWAY\n  \nEvolving Through the Chakras at Hedalen in Valdres\, two hours north of Oslo – 19th – 27th June 2019\n  \n \nEmbark on a 9 day journey through the chakras\, the subtle energy centres within your body. The chakras influence every aspect of you life from your daily experiences to the spiritual realm. They are a framework to understand your physical health and challenges\, energy level\, mental well-being\, emotional states and more subtle layers of existence. \nGain tools to improve your health\, awaken creative abilities\, enhance your strengths and overcome challenges. \nhttps://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/chakras-norway \nhttps://www.yogatid.no/yogareise/chakra-sadhana-course \n  \nYoga and the Sacred Feminine – Friday July 5th 6pm – 9pm Trautskogen\nExplore the archetypes of the Goddess in her different forms and join a supportive circle of women to connect with the inner Goddess using yoga\, pranayama\, meditation\, mantra and yantra to expand and liberate the potential Shakti (inner force). \n  \nPrana Workshop – Saturday\, July 6th 1pm – 4pm Eidsvoll\nPranamaya Kosha is the energetic field that exists within the physical body and awakens the vital energy within\, invoking the feeling of aliveness. Learn about the different pranas that pervade the body\, how they function and how we can improve them for better health.  Includes the practice of Prana Nidra. \n  \nYoga and Women’s Health Workshop – Sunday\, July 7th 1pm -4pm at Drammen\nFrom fertility to positive body image\, yoga and meditation tools can bring so many amazing benefits to a woman’s health and well-being. Explore female emotional and mental imprints and delve into the theory and practices designed for women to balance and optimise the physical\, mental and emotional aspects of their unique bodies at different stages of life. \nContact and Booking:silje@yogatid.no  +47 98 04 32 11 \n  \nYoga and Women’s Health Retreat – 12th -14th July\, Leikanger on the west coast of Norway\nFrom fertility to positive body image\, yoga and meditation tools bring many amazing benefits to a woman’s health and well-being. Delve into the theory and practices designed for women to balance and optimise the physical\, mental and emotional aspects of their unique bodies at different stages of life. Includes yogic management techniques in areas such as menopause\, menstrual irregularities and blocked emotions. \nContact and Bookingwith Marlen Stadheim\, +47 415 64 976  marlenstadheim@gmail.com \n  \nSWEDEN\n  \nLife & Light Celebration – Saturday\, 29th June\, 3 pm \nLife and Light – a yogic celebration of midsummer light \nHavan\, Kirtan\, Surya Namaskar and Vegetarian meal \nAt beautiful Lovön\, Ekerö\, Stockholm\nContribution: 150-300kr according to your wish and capacity\, towards the expenses of the event \nFor info & registration contact Atmanivedan:\natmanivedanamanda@gmail.com\, 076-32 32 108 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/677553725991113/ \n  \nYoga for Light & Connection – Sunday\, 30th June\, 10am – 5pm \nIn this workshop honouring the light of midsummer time\, you will be guided through yogic practices allowing you to consciously awaken\, balance and redirect prana or vital force to influence the physical and subtle aspects of the body\, mind and being. Awakened and balanced prana contributes to experiencing and expressing harmony\, creativity\, peace\, ease and joy in life. \nThe workshop includes the practices of asana\, pranayama\, mudra\, Prana Nidra\, meditation\, talks and discussion. Previous yoga experience is valuable. \nAt beautiful Lovön\, Ekerö\, Stockholm. Exact location on registration. \nLimited spaces\, advance booking required. For info & registration contact Atmanivedan: atmanivedanamanda@gmail.com\, 076-32 32 108.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/546816855845869/ \nContribution 400-900 SEK according to economic capacity. \n  \nJoy of Being – Tuesday\, 2nd July\, 6pm – Satyananda Yogacenter\, Stockholm\nLokah samastah sukhino bhavantu\, May happiness be unto the whole world \nJoy and bliss are inner qualities accessible to all. We gather for inspiration and practices for the development of presence and inner joy. \nExpanding the ability to connect to the inner reality of joy and bliss\, lightens the mind and makes all experiences of life stepping stones towards harmony and transformation. \nIt is a powerful tool for taking yoga off the mat and into daily life. \nVenue: Satyananda Yogacenter\, Torsgatan 33\, Sankt Eriksplan\, Stockholm \nDate & time: Tuesday 2nd July from 6pm \nContribution: 150 kr \nRegistration: seats are limited. Confirm your place through swish or contact atmanivedanamanda@gmail.com\, 076-3232108 \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”100″ img_size=”511×314″ 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][vc_column][vc_column_text]For more info on all these workshops and retreats please contact Swami Karma Karuna at Anahata Yoga Retreat. \nEmail – yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz or phone +64 3 525 9887[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/norway-sweden-yoga-tour CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Karuna-resize-2018.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR