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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice ONLINE Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join Swami Karma Karuna this Summer Solstice for a transformative online experience designed to honor both the external and internal sun. Our workshop\, “”Balancing Your Inner Fire\,” invites you to explore and harmonize your inner energy through the powerful Manipura Chakra\, the center of prana and personal power. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWorkshop Highlights\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Understanding Manipura Chakra: Dive into the energy center that governs your personal power and vitality. Discover its connection to the adrenal glands and learn how to recognize signs of an overactive or underactive nervous system. \nOvercoming Energy Imbalances: Gain insights into balancing depressive or anxious energies by increasing your awareness of prana\, the life force energy. \nRevitalize with Traditional Practices: Reawaken your inner light through a series of holistic practices\, including: \nSalute to the Sun: Engage in this invigorating sequence with accompanying mantras to honor the sun’s energy. \nPranayama: Experience breathwork techniques that enhance your prana flow and balance. \nMudra: Learn a yogic gesture that supports the Manipura Chakra. \nMeditation: Conclude with a guided meditation focused on awakening and balancing your inner fire. \nThis workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of energy balance and harness the power of the summer solstice to ignite their personal transformation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nTeacher\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]PRIVATE SESSIONS [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/summer-solstice-online-workshop
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SUMMARY:Nervous System Reset: An Evening with Yoga & AUM Chanting - POLAND
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nPractices to build resilience and inner balance\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You’re warmly invited to a 3-hour gathering in Gdynia with International Yoga Yeacher Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati  who is visiting Poland for the first time. \nShe specializes in Yoga Nidra\, Hatha Yoga\, pranayama\, and yogic psychology. \nHer approach blends ancient tradition with modern science\, including Polyvagal Theory\, offering unique tools for stress regulation and inner balance. \nIn an intimate setting\, we’ll focus on calming the nervous system and building resilience through practical yogic tools and the power of sound.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Program includes:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama\, and Yoga Nidra (approx. 1.5 hours) \nAUM Chanting Workshop: introduction + guided practice \nSatsang & discussion: how yoga supports physical and mental resilience \nThe workshop will be translated into Polish.  Open to all – no prior yoga experience required[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When:  Wednesday 18th June \nTime: 18:00–21:00 \nWhere: Starogard Gdański/Trójmiasto (exact location will be provided soon) \nPrice:  100 PLN (payable in cash at the event or by bank transfer – details will be sent after registration) \nRegistration & Contact: Please email a.pastuszka89@gmail.com or call or WhatsApp: +48 790 354 036 \nTo register please complete the  form here \nThe workshop will be translated into Polish. \nOpen to all – no prior yoga experience required \nSwami Karma Karuna will also be holding a 3-day Retreat in Poland\, check out all the info on our retreat listing.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions Available [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/nervous-system-reset-an-evening-with-yoga-aum-chanting-poland
CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Offsite Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Soothing the Nervous System Retreat - POLAND
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for 3-day Yoga Building Resilience Retreat in Poland\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karuna & Anna Pastuszka for a unique yoga gathering in a forest yurt\, nestled in the heart of the Tuchola Forest. During this event\, we will immerse ourselves in classical yoga from the Satyananda tradition (Bihar School of Yoga)\, focusing on soothing the nervous system\, strengthening resilience\, and working with the mind\, body\, and emotions.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe retreat includes:\n\nYoga practices: Hatha Yoga\, Yoga Nidra\, Pranayama\, Meditation and emotional regulation techniques\nTheory & practice: Understand how yoga supports the nervous system and mental resilience — and how to apply it in daily life\nNature immersion: Practice in a cozy forest yurt with a fireplace\, surrounded by forests\, meadows\, streams\, and lakes\nDeep rest: Space for meditation\, relaxation\, and free time during the long weekend\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThursday 19th June \n10:00 – 11:00   Arrival and welcome \n11:00 – 12:00   Theory session \n12:00 – 12:15   Tea break \n12:15 – 14:00   Practice: Hatha Yoga & Yoga Nidra \n14:00 – 15:30   Vegetarian meal / free time \n15:30 – 16:30  Theory session \n16:30 – 16:45  Tea break \n16:45 – 18:00  Practice: Meditation & pranayama \n18:00 – 18:30  Closing circle \n  \nFriday 20th June \n08:00  – 09:30  Morning practice (for overnight guests) \n09:30 – 10:00   Breakfast \n10:00 – 11:00   Arrival and welcome \n11:00 – 12:00   Theory session \n12:00 – 12:15  Tea break \n12:15 – 14:00  Practice: Hatha Yoga & Yoga Nidra \n14:00 – 15:30  Vegetarian meal / free time \n15:30 – 16:30  Theory session \n16:30 – 16:45  Tea break \n16:45 – 18:00  Practice: Meditation & pranayama \n18:00 – 18:30  Closing circle \n  \nSaturday 21st June  (Summer Solstice) \n07:00 – 08:30  Havan: Ancient Vedic fire ceremony for inner purification\, transformation\, and awakening of inner fire. \n09:00 – 10:30  Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama\, Meditation: Practices to center the body\, calm the mind\, and embody solar vitality. \n*The program may slightly change depending on the group’s needs and higher guidance. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The workshop will be translated into Polish. \n  \nWhen: \n\nThursday 19th June – Building resilience and the nervous system support\nFriday 20th June  – Building resilience in the mind and emotions\n Saturday 21st June – Summer Solstice with Yoga and a Vedic Fire ceremony  Ignite your inner fire\n\nThere is an option to extend your stay at the yurt until Sunday 22nd June. \nOn Saturday evening 21st June\, we’re planning a bonfire gathering with live sounds\, mantras or storytelling by the firelight. \nIt will be a time to celebrate the longest night of the year – in circle and shared presence. \nSwami Karma Karuna will also be holding  3-hour Nervous System Reset: An evening with Yoga & Aum Chanting before the retreat. Location to be confirmed. \n  \nLocation: \nPrzysiółek Cegielnia\, Tuchola Forest (85 km from Gdańsk) \nA unique place far from civilization\, immersed in nature. \nOur sessions will take place in a beautiful forest yurt with a fireplace and panoramic forest views. \nTrain access: \nNearby stations: Kamienna Karczma (3 km) or Kaliska (7 km) — pickup assistance available. \n  \n Price: \nIncludes: classes\, vegetarian meal\, access to a fully equipped kitchen and the experience of a beautiful venue. \nAccommodation on-site is available for an additional fee — more details in the Event Info Pack. \n1 day – 400 PLN \n2 days – 750 PLN (additional morning practice for overnight guests) \nExtend for Saturday 21.06: 100 PLN \nAll 3 days: 800 PLN \n*If the price is a challenge for you\, reach out to us. We are open and flexible. It’s important to us that these practices reach those who need them the most. \nDeposit: 100 PLN per day — secures your spot \nPayment details provided after registration \nRemaining amount payable in cash on-site \nInfo Pack: \nClick here to view: \nRegistration & Contact: \nContact Anna by email or phone call or WhatsApp +48 790 354 036To register please complete our form here[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is a captivating and insightful yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, and writer\, as well as an IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of dedicated experience. \nShe is trained in the esteemed Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal\, India\, and Australia and returns annually to deepen her practice under the mentorship of Swami Niranjanananda and Swami Satyasangananda including the great honour of leading Sadhana courses at Rikhia Peeth. \nSwami Karma Karuna is also certified by Yoga Alliance\, holds a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and is a senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. \nPossessing a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology\, Swami Karma Karuna’s early passion for working with groups and individuals has profoundly influenced her journey. Her specialties include stress and emotion management\, restorative practices\, yoga psychology\, women’s health\, and the chakras. She offers personalized one-to-one sessions that blend time-honored yogic techniques with modern therapeutic insights. \nAs a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand\, Swami Karma Karuna travels the globe to conduct workshops\, train yoga teachers\, and lead transformative retreats. Her unique approach combines authenticity and practicality\, merging traditional practices with insights drawn from psychology and brain science.  Discover her array of guided Yoga\, Pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, and Meditation MP3s\, along with her insightful articles\, at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Anna Patuszka (Organiser & Co-Facilitator) \nTeaches yoga in the Bihar School of Yoga tradition\, studied under the guidance of Swami Karma Karuna in New Zealand. Since 2020\, she has been exploring holistic methods of working with the body and mind\, blending yoga with meditation\, art\, and intuitive movement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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