Yoga Buffet - A Celebration of Abundance

September 27 @ 3:30 pm - 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:20190216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401 DTSTAMP:20251217T193930 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:20251217T193930 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 Yoga Buffet - A Celebration of Abundance\n\n \n September 27 @ 3:30 pm - 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/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:20190307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190311 DTSTAMP:20251217T193930 CREATED:20181015T042448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T215558Z UID:2269-1551916800-1552262399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Deep Ecology Retreat DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader” color=”#ff9900″]\nJoin us for an extraordinary\, heart-felt journey into enhanced connection and empowerment through Deep Ecology & Yoga\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nWhy join this Deep Ecology retreat?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We are alive at an extraordinary moment in time. It is a time of growing uncertainty\, yet also time of great possibility when creativity\, courage and collective action can help cultivate change. This is a time when many of us are seeking ways to reconnect to one another and to the living Earth. \nDeep ecology is a holistic approach to facing the current challenges on Earth that brings together thinking\, feeling\, spirituality and action. It involves moving beyond the individualism of Western culture also seeing ourselves as part of the Earth. This leads to a deeper connection with life\, where Ecology is not just seen as something ‘out there’\, but something we are a part of and have a role to play in. \nIn this retreat\, we will draw on the work of Joanna Macy\, John Seed and Arne Naess. We will use theories and interactive practices from The Work That Reconnects to reconnect to out own true nature\, the web of life\, and to our human community. \nThis work supports us to experience first hand that we are larger\, stronger\, deeper\, and more creative than we have been brought up to believe. Opening our hearts and our minds to the love\, the grief we feel for our world\, empowers us to act on behalf of the Earth.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This retreat combines the transformational journeys of Deep Ecology and Yoga under the guidance of experienced facilitators in a nurturing and safe environment. \nIn the Deep Ecology sessions\, you will be guided through the four stages of the spiral of the The Work That Reconnects in a journey of experiential practices\, poetry\, ritual\, song\, movement and silence. We explore and deepen our connections to Self\, each other\, and all Life\, in order to take part in the Healing of our World. \nYoga brings us into balance and harmony\, giving us the ability to enjoy life\, fulfil our potential and find our true identity. We will be practicing traditional yogic practices including Asana\, Pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, Havan and Meditation. These yogic practices will encourage us to tune into both the universal nature alongside our own. \nWe hope that a combination of the two will empower you to act on behalf of Earth with clarity\, love and direction. \nNo previous experience in either Yoga or Deep Ecology necessary. \n  \nTake a look at our blog titled – Deep Ecology – What’s it all about? Here we interview Inna Alex about her experiences of Deep Ecology and why the movement is important.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n Facilitator Training Optional Extra\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This add-on option is available for workshop participants wishing to step into facilitating The Work That Reconnects or those already facilitating who wish to join a community of facilitators for experiential sharing. \nTwo co-creative sessions (one pre- and one post-workshop) support your own transformational Deep Ecology journey as well as to gain confidence assisting others on the path to coming back to life. \nThe first session will offer theory about the four successive stages of the work\, group facilitation basics\, and pointers for observing and learning from workshop facilitation during the weekend. Following the workshop completion\, we will have an extensive de-brief\, involving both practical aspects of facilitation and workshop layout as well as reflections on our personal journeys. \nInvestment = + NZ $75 for both sessions – 7th March 9.30-11.30am & 10th March 1-4.30pm\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2411″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]3 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping) with meals and full retreat programme\, including:\n \n\nFour stages of the spiral of The Work That Reconnects: experiential practices\, poetry\, ritual\, song\, movement and silence.\nHatha yoga classes\nGuided meditation\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nDaily chanting\, Kirtan (singing mantras to music) and Fire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Info\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: 11:30am Thursday 7th March arrival / registration\nFinish Time: 12pm Sunday 10th March\n \nComplimentary pick up: Thursday 7th March 10.45am pick-up at Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 10th March 12pm back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre \nDeep Ecology retreat with Hui Option\nStart Time: 9:30am Thursday 7th March arrival / registration\nFinish Time: 4.30pm Sunday 10th March \nComplimentary pick up: Wednesday 6th March 5.45am pick-up at Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 10th March 4.30 pm back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre \n\nDiscounts: A discounted rate of NZ$75 applies for the night before the retreat begins (6th March).\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional $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 $30. Add this to your booking at checkout.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”954″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nInna Alex is a passionate community organiser\, environmental educator\, deep ecology facilitator and yoga teacher. Living at Tui Community\, Golden Bay\, NZ\, she integrates her Permaculture knowledge by co-ordinating and co-teaching some of Earthcare’s Permaculture Education Programs\, coordinating women’s gathering and an annual educational community festival\, living actively in intentional community\, teaching yoga\, parenting her daughter Kiva and tending her garden. \nInna has been teaching Deep Ecology workshops around NZ for the past 10 years\, having studied both with Joanna Macy and John Seed. \n“For me\, Joanna’s ‘Work That Reconnects’ is the bridge between our spiritual journeys & how we act in the world. I’m amazed how powerful this work is in enabling us to experience ourselves as part of the Living Whole and recommit to wholeheartedly engage in its healing. I am very excited to be offering this work in conjunction with a supportive yogic practice at such a special location.”[/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]\nTestimonials\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]“An essential experience to awaken ourselves to reconnect with our innate nature. Through creative and explorative exercises the workshop lead me to feel and be with myself and others authentically with a joint vision to be part of healing our world.”  \n~ Jenni Robertson\, NZ\, 2018 \n“Inna was a wonderful facilitator of this important work. I am so grateful to her for passionately caring for this work and leading us through it in such a safe and supportive way. We were held so well. The work is powerful and I can recommend it and Inna’s beautiful approach to facilitating.” \n~ Amelia\, Australia\, 2018 \n“I am nourished and nurtured by the growth of my Ecological Self.” \n~ Ngarie Penne\, NZ\, 2017 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][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][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2411″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2411″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/deep-ecology CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Deep-ecology-website.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR