Spring Community Working Bee & Yoga Buffet

November 8 @ 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
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:20190404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTSTAMP:20251221T114140 CREATED:20181011T225832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T233838Z UID:2260-1554336000-1554854399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga Immersion - 5 Day Retreat DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]A yogic immersion into Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods & Restorative Yoga focused on relaxation techniques. Explore tools to systematically address the tensions in the body\, mind and emotions to induce a deep state of relaxation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative Yoga are key practices to equip yoga aspirants with yogic skills and techniques for self support. These methods will assist in the release of deep muscular\, mental and emotional tension\, inducing calmness and clarity for a range of life and health situations. \nIn this retreat you will experience and learn about the practices of Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga with time for self-study and personal reflection or simply to enjoy a walk in our neighbouring Abel Tasman National Park. \n\nYoga practices for your own health\nBreath and the link with relaxation theory\nYoga lifestyle\nSWAN practice\nRestorative Hatha Yoga\, breathing practices\, Yoga Nidra\, Meditation\, Mantra Meditation\nUnderstanding the techniques of Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga from a practical and theoretical point of view\nOption for deep theory sessions including the science behind the techniques\n\nRead more about the benefits of Yoga Nidra in our blog – Five Ways Yoga Nidra Can Transform Your World  or our Restorative Yoga Blog 10 ways Restorative Yoga can heal you. \nRead about Resident Devpriya’s life changing experience on the November Teacher Training in her article – From Panic to Peace – How Yoga Nidra Changed my Life.  \nLearn about The Power of Yoga Nidra in Crisis and how it can help you face the unexpected challenges of life before\, during and after. \nInspired and feel the calling to share these practices?  Please visit Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training[/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\n\n\n5 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping)\, all meals and the full Retreat Programme.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRestorative Hatha Yoga\, breathing practices\, Yoga Nidra\, Meditation\, Mantra Meditation for your own health\nUnderstanding the techniques of Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga from a practical and theoretical point of view\nOption for deep theory sessions including the science behind the techniques\nImmersion into the the yoga lifestyle\, with plenty of time for reflection\nSWAN practice\nOther optional theory sessions\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nBasic Breathing Techniques including breath and the link with relaxation theory\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nStart Time: 10am Thursday\, 4th April – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Tuesday\, 9th April\n \nComplimentary pick up: 5.45pm Wednesday\, 3rd April\, Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: 11am Tuesday\, 9th April\, back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre​ \n\nDiscounts: A discounted rate of NZ$75 applies for the night before the retreat begins (3rd April).\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. \n\n\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_single_image image=”3549″ 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 Spring Community Working Bee & Yoga Buffet\n\n \n November 8 @ 9:00 am - 8:30 pm \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/yoga-nidra-immersion-nov2018-2 CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Yoga-Nidra-rsz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190423 DTSTAMP:20251221T114140 CREATED:20181222T034248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T005004Z UID:3464-1555632000-1555977599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Energy Renewal Easter Yoga Retreat DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\nDo you feel like you are JUST getting through each day?\nNever quite enough time to do everything AND truly feel alive?\nAre you feeling exhausted or constantly wired and over-stimulated?\nLearn the importance of creating a gap for yourself to de-stress\, de-compress\n… and breathe! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Nourish and restore your ‘self’ this Easter with a retreat\, exploring Hatha Yoga\, breathing practices\, relaxation techniques and prana meditations to enhance your vitality\, ignite the relaxation response and energise and balance the chakras or energy centres. \nPranamaya Kosha is the energetic field that exists within the physical body\, relating to the fuel that powers action\, thinking and life experience. Modern lifestyle on top of mental and emotional patterns can block the fuel lines for this energy to flow. For optimal health\, vitality and positive relationships\, it is important to have regular tune ups\, release energy blocks and renew your personal warrant of fitness! \nThis weekend will introduce you to preliminary Prana Vidya practices – an ancient science to activate\, direct and enhance the vital energy. Explore Prana Nidra\, and learn how to enhance the flow of energy in your body as well as conserve prana for health and wellbeing. Prana is an often neglected yet key aspect to maintaining healthy organs\, optimising the endocrine system\, balancing weight\, mental and emotional clarity\, in order to create an overall sense of equanimity and peace. \nLearn the science behind the breath and its connection to our physical\, mental and energetic experiences. Explore conscious breath and receive inspirational information to take back home with you to integrate into your daily life.[/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]3 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping)\, all meals and the full retreat programme. \n\nDiscussions on health and well being including the chakras and prana\nHatha Yoga focused on the chakras and energy body\nPranayama-Ancient breathing practices to activate\, balance and harmonise energy\nYoga Nidra\nPrana Meditations\nFire Ceremony and Mantra Meditation\nTime out to explore nature\, read\, write\, rest or connect with like -minded people\nStunning views and nourishing forests\nDelicious vegetarian meals cooked for you!\nOptional Easter fun!\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3466″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: 10am Friday – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Monday \nComplimentary pick up: Thursday 18th April 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Monday 22nd May 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nAdd this service to your basket at check out\n \n\nDiscounts: A discounted rate of NZ$75 applies for the night before the retreat begins (18th April)\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 and Bodywork 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_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/energyrenewaleaster CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/easter-retreat.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR