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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:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20190719T010749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T060847Z UID:5116-1582502400-1584921599@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\, \nmore 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 programme will help you immensely. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\n\n\nThis Yogic Life Skills Programme 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 Programme 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_text color=”#dd9933″]\nThese Yogic Life Skill Programmes are available throughout the year so check our calendar for more info.\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 24th Feb 6:10pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will drop you off if traveling to Takaka from Nelson.\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 22nd March 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will pick you up from if traveling from Takaka to Nelson. \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. Please 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=”4513″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Anahata Teachers – we have an ever-changing group of visiting and resident teachers at Anahata. All are well trained and knowledgeable in their field\, and they will lead you through this retreat in a respectful and gentle manner\, inspiring you to go deeper and explore what you find.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n \n Explore Your Self 1 Month Immersion\n\n \n December 4\, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - January 3\, 2024 @ 1:00 pm \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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yogic-life-skills-24feb20 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:20200305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20200226T002326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T003113Z UID:6871-1583366400-1583711999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:International Yoga Festival DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nAnahata’s Swami Karma Karuna will be attending Kawai Purapura’s NZ International Yoga Festival and offering the sessions listed below. \nWe have a promo code for 30% off any ticket type! This instant discount can save you up to $66. Buy tickets here using the code: ANAHATA\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFriday 6th March\nFlow through Yoga Nidra with Swami Karma Karuna (2:30 – 4:00pm. Kahikatea Zone)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSaturday 7th March\nMoon Salutations with Mantra & Drumming with Shivani Howe (12:00 – 1:30pm. Shanti Zone) \nYoga – Body Language & Your Health with Swami Karma Karuna (2:30 – 4:00pm. Shanti Zone)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSunday 8th March\nThe Power of the Breath with Swami Karma Karuna (2:30 – 4:00pm. Kahikatea Zone)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For more info on Swami Karma Karuna’s sessions click here. To view the entire timetable click here. \nAnahata will have a market stall selling yoga products. Come and visit us and talk to our team for more information about our Yoga Retreats & Events. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6873″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapst with almost 30 years of experience.  She has been trained in the Bihar Yoga traditional system and visits India to spend time with her spiritual guides yearly\, furthering her yogic learning and dedicating herself to selfless service. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, a residential yoga retreat offering an integral yogic lifestyle. She also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga and lifestyle sessions. \n​The long held dream of developing and leading Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga Instructors Professional Development Trainings has also now been manifested and is part of Swami Karma Karuna’s focus in continuing education for yoga teachers and health professionals. \nShe 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. Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Meditation\, Chakras\, Prana Vidya and Women’s Health are amoung her specialities. \nSeveral guided practice CD’s and MP3 tracks including Hatha Yoga classes\, Yoga Nidra and Meditation techniques are available through Anahata Yoga Retreat web-site and articles on a variety of subjects can be read in the Australian Yoga Life Magazine. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/international-yoga-festival CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-26-at-9.12.42-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20191115T001835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T220115Z UID:6259-1584057600-1584316799@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:The Yoga of Sound Retreat - Tools to Transform Your Life with Mantra\, Music and Sound DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\n\nBeginner to advanced yogis and musicians are all welcome. No prior experience is necessary.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Treat yourself with a weekend retreat full of music\, mantra\, sound healing workshops\, hatha yoga\, relaxation and delicious vegetarian food in the beautiful Golden Bay.  \nExperience the ancient healing properties of Nada Yoga – the yoga of sound. Shift emotional blockages\, open your heart and clear your mind with ‘kirtan’ an active sound meditation practice. Tap into your creative expression by experiencing the uplifting yoga practice of singing transformative mantras. Develop a vision for your life & come away with the tools needed to hold and manifest that vision. \nJoin our special guest Prosad alongside Swami Karma Karuna for a journey into the yoga of sound. Soothe the soul and heal your body through the sound healing\, mantra workshops featured throughout the weekend. Experience Yoga Nidra deep relaxation\, Hatha Yoga sound journey and Kirtan (chanting with instruments).  \nThis fully catered 3 day retreat will feature a 6 hour Akhanda Kirtan Bhakti Celebration on the Saturday. Learn more about Bhakti Yoga here. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6396″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n2 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping)\, all meals and the full retreat programme. \nClick here for a sample retreat schedule.  \n\nSound healing \nThe science & spirituality of sound\nIntroduction to Sanskrit & Mantras \nDelve into the ancient yogic texts and stories from spiritual traditions to understand manifestation. \nGuided Sound Meditations\nCreate a vision to transform your life \nHatha Yoga Sound Classes\nYoga Nidra Deep Relaxation\nHavan Fire Ceremony \nAkhanda Kirtan night – continuous chanting of mantras using rhythm and expression as an active group meditation. May lead to uncontrollable joy and dancing!  \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6267″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: from 10am Friday 13th March – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday 15th March \nComplimentary pick up: 5.45pm Thursday 12th March Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will drop you off if traveling to Takaka from Nelson. Stay with us this extra night prior the retreat for $75. \nComplimentary drop off: 11am Sunday 15th March back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will pick you up from if traveling from Takaka to Nelson. \n\n Special Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZD $15. Please advise us at the time of booking.\nPrivate Sessions: Private yoga and Therapeutic Consultations & 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 NZD $30.  If interested in hiring a tent\, please enquire with us at the time of booking as we have a limited amount available.\nExtra night’s stay: There is the option to stay an extra night for $75 \n\nFor more information or to request any extras\, please email us. \nA reminder to percussionists attending to remember to bring your instruments along with you. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6263″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Prosad has spent the last seventeen years studying traditional sitar and raga music with various masters\, including Alam Khan\, son of the legendary sarode maestro\, Ali Akbar Khan Sahib. He has also spent the last twenty two years studying mantra meditation\, Vedic teachings for the modern world and learning the music of the inner spheres with Himalayan Master\, Tulshi Sen.  \nMystics and physicists will both tell us that the world is made of sound and vibration. By concentrating our attention on specific musical tones\, ancient ragas and Sanskrit mantras (vibrational sounds or words of power) we can “tune” our bodies and minds to bring ourselves into harmony with the cycles of nature and the greater Universe. Being in tune in this way helps us awaken to our highest purpose\, deepest happiness and ultimately our full power as divine\, creative beings. Through ancient ragas\, vedic mantras and special tonal frequencies\, Prosad helps to facilitate this inward journey of the soul. Through meditation we access higher states of conscious and touch the supreme and natural state of our being\, known in Sanskrit as “sat\, chit\, ananda”\, or truth\, pure being-ness and bliss.  \nLearn more about Prosad here[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5792″ img_size=”medium” 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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-of-sound-march2020 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Prosad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20191208T214427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T220138Z UID:6372-1584144000-1584230399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Bhakti Celebration DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\n\nBeginner to advanced yogis and musicians are all welcome. No prior experience is necessary.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Bhakti yoga is often referred to as ‘to love for love’s sake’ and can be practiced through Kirtan (chanting mantras to music). This active sound meditation practice helps shift emotional blockages\, open your heart and clear your mind.  \nDuring the afternoon\, guest teacher Prosad will be hosting an introductory workshop on Kirtan\, followed by a Hatha yoga class & Yoga Nidra sound journey led by Swami Karma Karuna. You will then be served a delicious homemade vegetarian meal before a 6 hour kirtan celebration begins\, with chai and sweets on offer to keep the energy high.  \n This Bhakti Celebration is a part of our Yoga of Sound Retreat programme which we recommend should you wish to fully immerse yourself in the event. If you’re unable to allow time for the full 3 day retreat\, we recommend the options below:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6373″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nThe Options:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAfternoon Bhakti Celebration\nArrive: 1:30pm \nFinish: 12am midnight \nIncludes: \n\nWorkshop: An introduction to Kirtan \nAfternoon tea \nYoga and Relaxation Sound Journey with Sw. Karma Karuna.\nDinner\nHavan Fire Ceremony\n6 hour Akhanda Kirtan – continuous chanting of mantras using rhythm and expression as an active group meditation. May lead to ecstatic joy and dancing! \nChai & Sweets \n\nPrice: NZD $85 \n(add to your booking in extras section at checkout) \n  \nEvening Bhakti Celebration\nArrive: 5:45pm \nFinish: 12am midnight \nIncludes: \n\nHavan Fire Ceremony\n6 hour Akhanda Kirtan \nChai & Sweets \n\nPrice: NZD $35 \nOvernight Camping Add-On Option – NZD $89 \nIncludes 1 night camping\, Sunday morning Hatha Yoga class and Brunch. Bring your own tent. Tent hire available subject to availability on request at an additional fee of $30. \nFor more information or to request any extras\, please email us.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6421″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6263″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Prosad has spent the last seventeen years studying traditional sitar and raga music with various masters\, including Alam Khan\, son of the legendary sarode maestro\, Ali Akbar Khan Sahib. He has also spent the last twenty two years studying mantra meditation\, Vedic teachings for the modern world and learning the music of the inner spheres with Himalayan Master\, Tulshi Sen.  \nMystics and physicists will both tell us that the world is made of sound and vibration. By concentrating our attention on specific musical tones\, ancient ragas and Sanskrit mantras (vibrational sounds or words of power) we can “tune” our bodies and minds to bring ourselves into harmony with the cycles of nature and the greater Universe. Being in tune in this way helps us awaken to our highest purpose\, deepest happiness and ultimately our full power as divine\, creative beings. Through ancient ragas\, vedic mantras and special tonal frequencies\, Prosad helps to facilitate this inward journey of the soul. Through meditation we access higher states of conscious and touch the supreme and natural state of our being\, known in Sanskrit as “sat\, chit\, ananda”\, or truth\, pure being-ness and bliss.  \nLearn more about Prosad here[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5792″ img_size=”medium” 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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/bhakti-celebration2020-2 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC9881-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200517 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20200430T211651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T210931Z UID:7149-1588636800-1589673599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Koha Online Yoga Classes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nEvent Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader” color=”#000000″]\nJoin Anahata daily schedule online with guided practices to support your health\, well-being and ability to stay in the present moment with Hatha Yoga classes\, Yoga Nidra Relaxation\, Guided Meditation\, Satsang\, Fire Ceremony and Kirtan\, free to all. Swami Karma Karuna and other Senior Anahata teachers will be leading these offerings.\nIf you have the means to donate for you participation\, it will be of great support to Anahata at this time and allow us to continue to make these offerings available into the future. You can donate through our Give A Little page through our Heart Chakra Fund page.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTimetable\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader” color=”#000000″]\nTuesday 5th and 12th May\n7:30-8:45am Hatha Yoga\n8:45-9:15 am Chanting\n1:30-2:00pm Yoga NIdra\n4:30-5:30pm Meditation and Satsang\n\nFriday 8th and 15th May\n\n4:30-6:00pm Restorative Yoga\n\nSaturday 9th and 16th May\n\n\n\n7:30-8:45am Hatha Yoga\n8:45-9:15am Chanting\n1:30-2:00pm Yoga Nidra\n\n4:30-6:00pm Healing Fire Ceremony and Kirtan\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAbout\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nThis Zoom link that can be used for all of our classes: \nTopic: Anahata Yoga Retreat’s Personal Meeting Room\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4308518956\n  \n– Before joining the class\, please set yourself up in a quiet space\, turn off the phone\, notifications and other distractions so you can fully focus. \n-Have a blanket\, Yoga mat and bolster available. \n-It is better to practice Hatha Yoga on an empty stomach (2-3 hours minimum after food) \n-Please work within your own capacity at all times. Do not strain. Do not do the practice if any pain arises. Please listen to the contra-indications and alternative practices and take responsibility for your needs. \n– Please keep your microphone muted during the sessions \n-All sessions are instructed by Anahata Teachers\, who are all well trained and knowledgeable in their field. They will lead you through these classes in a respectful and gentle manner\, inspiring you to go deeper and explore what you find. \n-Suitable for all levels. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7007″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]View All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/online-yoga-classes CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hatha1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201027 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20200724T020837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T034428Z UID:7787-1603411200-1603756799@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Active Hope - Deep Ecology & Yoga 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_single_image image=”7804″ alignment=”center”][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. \n  \n[/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. \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. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6940″ alignment=”center”][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 $70-90 for both sessions – 23 Oct 9.30-11.30am & 26 Oct 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\nYoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nFire Ceremony (Havan)\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Info\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: 11:30am Friday 23rd October arrival / registration\nFinish Time: 12pm Monday 26th October\n \nOptional pick up: Friday 23 October 11am pick-up at Golden Bay Visitor Centre (+$15)\nOptional drop off: Monday 26 October 12.15pm back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre for 1pm bus (+$15) \nInvestment*\nStandard Price: NZ$480-590\nCamping: $450-560\nEarly Bird Discounts: Take $50 off payment if completed by October 2nd.\n*Prices include Shared Accommodation (unless Camping)\, all meals and the full Retreat Programme \n\nDeep Ecology retreat with Hui Option\nStart Time: 9:00am Friday 23 October arrival / registration\nFinish Time: 4.30pm Monday 26 October\nInvestment = + NZ $75-90 for both sessions – 23 Oct 9.30-11.30am & 26 Oct 1-4.30pm\n  \n\nContact: earthcarenz@gmail.com for more information.\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for. Please advise us at time of booking.\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”954″ img_size=”large” 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.” \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7653″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range or areas. She brings real life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, a IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTestimonials\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n“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_single_image image=”7655″ alignment=”center”][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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pm[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/activehope-deepecology CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Deep-ecology-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20201101T232922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T234048Z UID:7928-1606521600-1606607999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Relaxation & Meditation Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7929″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nInternational experts will lead this 3 hour Yoga Nidra method meditation & self-inquiry workshop.\nSelf Care Special $37 AUD (Approx $26 USD)\nSuitable for all levels of experience. All are welcome!\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nGain clarity about your goals and intentions and explore blockages that may be holding you back.\nExplore the link between breath\, prana and the healing potential of Yoga Nidra.\nFeel peace and realise your full potential!\nTimes check your time zone. 9-12 AEST\, 12-3pm NZ\nReplay available for 1 month.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nInternational experts will lead this experiential workshop.\n Zoom: You will receive an email with the login details for our live workshop a few days in advance.\n Add this email to your contacts to receive your invite and make sure it doesn’t go to your promotions.\n Evidence-based techniques for improving\, calm\, sleep\, mental health balance\, pain management and overall wellbeing\nCPD points with YA\, Yoga Alliance and SYTA\n Check your time zone AEST 9am- 12pm NZ 12-3pm\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5373″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-relaxation-meditation-workshop CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201227T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20201217T062101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T014323Z UID:8126-1609056000-1701450000@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Koha/Donation Online Yoga Classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/koha-donation-online-yoga-classes CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats,Offsite Events,Online Courses,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/groupbolster-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210211 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210105T085653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T230407Z UID:8152-1612310400-1613001599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Lunasa Workshops with Swami Karma Karuna DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Join us to celebrate the ancient festival of Lughnasadgh (Lunasa) at the peak of summer\, midway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. \nLunasa is a new “back to our roots” co-creation\, with music\, knowledge sharing & inspiration; activating heart-centred community flourishing in resonance with nature. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8162″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nWorkshops with Swami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Art and Science of Gratitude. Sunday 7th Feb 9:00am in Te Ra\nThe science on gratitude is out and it is good for us at every level; enhanced well-being\, deeper relationships\, improved optimism\, more release of the feel-good hormones\, increased happiness\, stronger self-control\, better physical and mental health\, an overall better life and more. \nWith these amazing benefits\, gratitude should be a requirement! However\, it can sometimes be difficult to experience in the hustle and bustle of life and a world full of challenges like a pandemic and global warming. Thus\, like anything in life that we want to become good at\, we need to practice it. \nLearn about the science behind gratitude\, how and why it supports our health and well-being\, why it can sometimes be difficult to practice and explore tools to cultivate this important quality. Leave with inspiration on how to set up gratitude habits. Bring a pen and paper for a gratitude exercise\, experience a gratitude meditation and some heart-opening yoga practices. \n  \nConscious Relationships. Monday 8th Feb 5:00pm in Te Ra\nLife is full of relationships–professional\, romantic\, family\, community; They can be a source of happiness or challenge. Past conditioning\, present experiences and our self-view influences how we connect to and communicate with others. Explore yogic practices that assist in positive communication skills and the ability to remain more balanced in relationships. \nParticipants will be invited to explore in partners their strength and weakness as well as past conditioning they bring to relationships.  They will also learn and practice some tools for healthy expression\, to direct energy\, manage anger and emotions\, a breathing practice to create a gap in order to act instead of reacting as well as a meditation tool to support the development of mindfulness\, which is an essential ingredient both for the relationship with ourselves as well as with anyone else. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8208″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nOne to One Yoga Guidance and Therapy at the Hauora Healing Zone\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCovering Yogic Health\, Lifestyle Coaching and Chakra Psychology \n  \nFind out which yoga\, breathing and meditation practices suit your personality\, body type\, health challenges and energy flow. Receive a personal program. Ask questions about your spiritual path. Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical and energetic states for optimal well-being. \nYogic practices are powerful aids in the treatment of many diseases such as chronic fatigue\, asthma\, diabetes\, digestive problems\, structural imbalances\, blood pressure and heart problems\, insomnia\, stress-related imbalances as well as important allies for mental health and can support the management of anxiety\, depression and other mental and emotional needs. They can also be used to evolve the individual in the path of awakening higher consciousness. \nSpecial Festival Price: $45 30 mins / $80 60 mins /  $110 90 mins \nFor pre-bookings email: omsatyam@anahata-retreat.org.nz\nOr come visit Anahata’s stall at Lunasa\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8161″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nKirtan\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nAnahata Kirtan Collective Friday 7:00pm in Te Ra. Let’s open our hearts\, ignite joy\, express ourselves and invoke the relaxation response with sacred mantra\, song\, rhythm and dance. Join Kirtanists Andrew Gray\, Swami Karma Karuna and others in this uplifting practice.\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe 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\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/lunasa-21 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210222 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210129T005737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T235722Z UID:8229-1613865600-1613951999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra & Prana Nidra Relaxation & Meditation 3hr workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nInternational experts will lead this 3 hour Yoga Nidra & Prana Nidra Relaxation workshop.\nSelf Care Special $37 AUD (Approx $26 USD)\nSuitable for all levels of experience. All are welcome!\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8230″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nWorkshop Topics\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nPrana Nidra explained\nRelaxation response & vagal tone\n5 Pranas\n\n\n\nExplore blockages that may be holding you back.\nRelax\, feel peace and realise your full potential!\n​Workshop login details will be emailed a few days in advance.\nA replay of the workshop will be available for 30 days!\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nInternational Yoga Nidra experts. For more information on each presenter click here. \n​​Evidence-based for:\n​improving sleep\,\n​balancing mental health such as stress\, anxiety and depression.\n​reversing brain changes associated with ageing.\n​CPD points with YA\, Yoga Alliance and SYTA\nCheck your starting time zone AEST (Brisbane) Sun 9am-12\, NZ Sun 12 noon\, PST Sat 3pm\, EST Sat 6pm.\n​Zoom Live or replay available for 1 month\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5373″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-prana-nidra-relaxation CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210304 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210128T223848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T224702Z UID:8210-1614556800-1614815999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Masterton Workshops & Yoga Classes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna will be in Masterton sharing various workshops on Women’s Health and the Chakras and Creating Balance in Your Life and Wellbeing in the Body from March 1st – 3rd 2021. Yoga nidra\, meditation\, hatha yoga\, restorative yoga and breathwork classes will also be running. Private sessions with Swami Karma Karuna are also available and can be booked in advance. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8211″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nMonday 1st March\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nFree meet & greet + Q&A on the porch followed by Breath Meditation. Private venue. 7:00-7:45pm \nPlease bring a cushion for the Breath Meditation. Contact Shari 027 07764 or Marg 027 217 8970 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nTuesday 2nd March\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWorkshops on Women’s Health & the Chakras\, Yoga\, Breath\, Meditation & Yoga Nidra Classes @ Hot Yoga Studio\, Kuripuni \n  \nMORNING SESSION 1: 9.30am (90 min)\n• Womens Health & the Chakras\n• Yoga • Breath • Meditation *$25\n  \nEVENING SESSION 2: 5.30pm (90 min)\n• Womens Health & the Chakras\n• Yoga • Nourishing Yoga Nidra *$25 \n* book online for Sessions 1 & 2\nBookings: hotyogaforyou.co.nz\nEftpos at the Studio.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nWednesday 3rd March\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWorkshops on Creating Balance in Your Life and Wellbeing in Your Body. Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Classes @ Netball Wai. Complex\, Colombo Road\n  \nFINAL EVENING SESSION 2: 6.00pm (2.5 hrs)\nALL WELCOME – YOGIS & YOGINIS\nExplore ways to “create balance in\nyour life” evening immersion\n• Wellbeing & your body\n• Restorative Yoga • Yoga Nidra $40 \nBring cash or pay online for WEDNESDAY ONLY TO:\nM Patete ANZ 01-0682-0084968-47 \nFor more information on any of the workshops/classes\, contact Marg Patete: 027 217 8970 OR: handbagholidaysandyoga@gmail.com \nHead to the Hot Yoga for You website for more information about the venue \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPrivate Sessions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCovering Yogic Health\, Lifestyle Coaching and Chakra Psychology \nFind out which yoga\, breathing and meditation practices suit your personality\, body type\, health challenges and energy flow. Receive a personal program. Ask questions about your spiritual path. Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical and energetic states for optimal well-being. \nYogic practices are powerful aids in the treatment of many diseases such as chronic fatigue\, asthma\, diabetes\, digestive problems\, structural imbalances\, blood pressure and heart problems\, insomnia\, stress-related imbalances as well as important allies for mental health and can support the management of anxiety\, depression and other mental and emotional needs. They can also be used to evolve the individual in the path of awakening higher consciousness. \nPrice:  $95 60 mins  /  $120 90 mins \nFor pre-bookings email: omsatyam@anahata-retreat.org.nz\nOr enquire with Swami Karma Karuna at a workshop/class.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe 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\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/masterton-workshops-yoga-classes CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SQAURE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210228T064601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T084522Z UID:8366-1615507200-1615593599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebration of Yoga and Consciousness: Maha Shivaratri DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\nAn Evening of Fire Ceremony\, Yoga\, Meditation\, Kirtan and Sound Healing.  \nJoin us at this auspicious time of Maha Shivaratri for a special evening of celebration.\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8370″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nMaha Shivaratri literally means ‘the great night of Shiva’ \nShiva is considered the first yogi and the embodiment of high consciousness so on this night\, one connects with their own dedication to the yogic path and the unfolding of awakening consciousness. \nIt is said to be the day when Lord Shiva drank poison\, representing negativity\, in order to protect the world. However\, instead of killing him\, he was able to absorb the poison and integrate it\, symbolizing facing the ups and downs of life without being influenced. \nIn this time of great global challenge\, gathering together to create high vibrations\, awaken positivity and inner strength is highly important. \nJoin us in ceremony\, celebration and yogic practice to uplift and raise the vibration within us and around us. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nProgram\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nYin Yoga Session\, Pranayama and Meditation with Nikolas from Yin Culture: The mission of Yin Culture is to be a harmonizing force in the world. Yin Culture is based on Taoist and Tantric philosophy applied to modern culture. The practices draw from two sources: The modern practice of Yin Yoga\, as taught by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. The ancient practices of Pranayama\, and Meditation from Tantric Hatha Yoga. \nSound healing with Romy & Nassib: Our class aim to guide our participants to surrender into layers of blissful soundscapes consisting of a wealth of instruments such as singing bowls\, didgeridoo\, mouth harps\, sensulas\, strings intruments\, handpan\, and buffalo drum. Our intention is to carry people on a journey back to the core of our true self. \nSwami Karma Karuna will guide a Havan\, an ancient fire ceremony from the Indian Vedic tradition where we use mantra and fire as a means of transformation. \nJoined by Andrew Grey for Kirtan\, a joyful and uplifting mantra practice that originates from the Bhakti yoga tradition. In Kirtan we sing the mantra in call and response\, it is a practice that brings connection to our hearts and to the present moment through sound. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8371″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n5pm Onwards\nBring a vegetarian dish to share\nSuggested KOHA $25\nEnquire for limited accommodation options \nPlease: RSVP before 12pm Friday \nPlease make donations here or pay with cash on the night \nPhone: +64(3)525-9887\nE-mail: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe 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[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8051″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nThe mission of Yin Culture is to be a harmonizing force in the world. Many Souls are finding it difficult to maintain their centre in this time of rapid change. Many yearn to return to the harmony of nature. It is these Souls for which Yin Culture is medicine. Yin Culture is based on Taoist and Tantric philosophy applied to modern culture. The practices draw from two sources: The modern practice of Yin Yoga\, as taught by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. The ancient practices of Pranayama\, and Meditation from Tantric Hatha Yoga. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8394″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nNassib is as sound engineer graduate and avid multi-instrumentalist\, with over a decade of practice and research in ethnomusicology and sound therapy. Nassib takes a modern approach to ethnic and ritualistic music by blending ancient instruments with the latest sound technology\, delivering you a bath of multicultural and ambient soundscapes to transport the audience consciousness far beyond and back. He has held sound baths\, ethnomusical concerts\, and lessons in multiple retreats\, festivals\, and gatherings. \nRomy is a well-traveled certified Naturopath Herbalist and yoga teacher.  She has been dedicated to gain knowledge and share the art of healing through meditation and yoga. Finding herself most at home either on a mat or as a counselor for wellbeing\, she finds it of second nature to hold yoga and guided meditation classes after six years of refining her practice and teaching techniques. \nOur class aim to guide our participants to surrender into layers of blissful soundscapes consisting of a wealth of instruments such as singing bowls\, didgeridoo\, mouth harps\, sensulas\, strings intruments\, handpan\, and buffalo drum. Our intention is to carry people on a journey back to the core of our true self. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/maha-shivaratri CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shivaratri.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20190712T053726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T042034Z UID:5066-1615939200-1616371199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yoga & Your Chakras DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n* 20% off for LOCALS! *\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader” color=”#dd9933″]\nExplore your health\, relationships\, energy states\, mind and emotions in this transformational retreat delving into your energy centres. Suitable for all levels.\n  \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 and more subtle layers of existence.  The flow or block within your chakras determine many aspects of your life.\n\nDuring this transformational retreat\, enjoy yogic techniques such as asana\, pranayama\, mudra\, bandha\, yoga nidra\, meditation\, yantra\, mantra\, fire ceremony and kirtan practice to transform\, stimulate and cleanse the subtle energy centres. \nExplore the traditional symbology\, glands\, physical components\, psychology\, mantras\, animal representations\, states of health or blockage and more about each chakra.  Learn about how the chakras influence your relationship with yourself and others. Gain tools to improve your health\, awaken creative abilities\, enhance your strengths and overcome challenges. Get to know your ‘self’ more deeply and learn the ancient ways to expand and liberate yourself in the context of the modern world. \nAnd if you want to find out more about each Chakra\, you can read our Beginners Guide to your Energy Centres Blog \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8276″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping)\, all meals and the full retreat programme. \n\n• Hatha yoga classes focused on the Chakras\n• Group discussions\n• Guided chakra meditations\n• Daily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\n• Karma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\n• Mantra and Yantra Practice\n• Fire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration) \n [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5372″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Investment  \nStandard Price: NZD $750\nCamping Price: NZD $710 \n*Prices include Shared Accommodation (unless Camping)\, all meals and the full Retreat Programme. \n** If you are in financial need\, please apply for a partial scholarship \nEarly Bird Price: – a 10% discount if full payment made by 17th February 2021.\nTo obtain your 20% local’s discount please enquire upon booking.  \nStart Time: 5:30pm Wednesday 17th March – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 12:15pm Sunday 21st March \n  \nComplimentary pick up: Wednesday 17th March 6:10pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will drop you off if travelling to Takaka from Nelson.\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 21st March 12:30pm back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will pick you up from if travelling from Takaka to Nelson. \nTo view scheduled flights from Wellington to Golden Bay\, visit the Golden Bay Air website here. \n\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy-Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZD $10 per week.\nPrivate Sessions: Private sessions with Swami Karma Karuna are available by appointment. Click here to find out more.\nMassage: Massage sessions are available by appointment.\nSauna: Our new sauna is now available for use!\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\nTo book now and to request any extras\, please email us.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5375″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range or areas. She brings real life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, a IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8254″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSn Atmavidya honours the great wisdom traditions\, sharing ancient practices of Yoga and Meditation that continue to help unfold the natural inherent goodness\, wisdom\, beauty\, harmony\, kindness and delight in our lives. She facilitates easeful discovery of the different ways that practices can be experienced\, to liberate energy for well-being of body\, mind and spirit. Atmavidya has depth of experience in the teaching of yoga and meditation in yoga centres\, ashrams\, retreats\, primary\, secondary schools\, tertiary institutions\, businesses\, Not For Profit and rehabilitation organisations\, mainly in New Zealand. Atmavidya has been a student of yoga and meditation for the last 27 years. \n\n\n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-chakras-march-2021 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ajna-e1532574842606.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210510 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210225T042325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T042433Z UID:8345-1619740800-1620604799@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Kawai Purapura Yoga Nidra Training with Swami Karma Karuna DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nIn a nutshell: \n\n9 day immersion at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre\n70 hours of training cover theory\, applications & instructing Yoga Nidra\nFor personal or professional development: open to yoga practitioners\, yoga teachers & health professionals\nInvestment: NZ$ 1390 early bird. Payment plan options available.\n\nStudents will: \n\nexplore Yoga Nidra at home & in class\nlearn how to use the technique to manage stress effectively\nlearn how to instruct a 4\, 6 \, 7 and 8 stage Yoga Nidra\nreceive professional mentorship during the homework and home practice component\n\n\n\nIs this the right training for me? \n\nThe training is designed for: \n\nyoga practitioners who want to delve deeper in their personal practice and learn how to manage stress effectively.\nyoga teachers who want to develop a new skill and deepen their understanding of yogic concepts and lifestyle.\nhealth professionals who are looking for an effective tool to support clients. Research proves that Yoga Nidra benefits people suffering from anxiety\, chronic fatigue\, digestive disorders\, sleeping difficulties\, obesity\, addiction.\n\nYoga Nidra does not involve physical movement. The 9 days immersion does involve yoga classes with postures and breathing techniques\, however these classes are restorative and rather gentle.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8346″][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Take aways: \n\n\naudio files for self-practice\n\n\nstudent manual\n\n\nconfidence to teach Yoga Nidra\n\n\nStudents will teach a 4 weeks course to family\, friends or their community after the course and receive professional mentorship. The mentorship component gives this training depth and helps students to develop teaching skills naturally. \nCertification: \nThe Yoga Nidra training is certified as Continuing Education (70 hours) with Yoga Alliance U.S. Registered Yoga Teachers can add these hours to their profile. All participants receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8347″][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Investment: NZ$ 1390. Including accommodation from $1615 – $1850\, depending on room type. Payment plan options available. \nEmail the course coordinator for the info booklet: yogaeducation@kawaipurapura.co.nz \nFor more information on the event\, and to book\, click here \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\, lead trainer\, is a senior teacher of Yoga NZ\, Yoga Australia\, IAYT Yoga Therapist\, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 and YACEP registered. She offers years of expertise delivered in a multi-faceted way using lectures\, PowerPoints\, practical experience\, group exercises\, personal reflection\, teaching practice\, readings\, latest research\, case studies and guided practices to take away. \n\n\n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/kawai-purapura-yoga-nidra-training LOCATION:Kawai Purapura\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210512 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210405T220835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T095049Z UID:8438-1620691200-1620777599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yoga & Resilience Workshop with Swami Karma Karuna DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSatsang and Yoga Nidra Practice with Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nAre you wanting to improve your ability to withstand life’s challenges? Do you wish you had a greater capacity to cope and adapt to adversity? Are you wanting to intentionally respond to life rather than react? Luckily\, our inner resilience is a natural part of who we are and is a trait that we can strengthen\, cultivate and build upon. \nResilience is our ability to come back to our centre\, to rebound from adversity and to respond to a challenge in a creative way. Resilience is vital; without it\, we wouldn’t survive the accumulated hardships\, transitions\, and stressful situations that are present in even the most privileged people’s lives. The change we are all facing on some level due to the Covid-19 pandemic can be difficult to navigate with grace. Our ability to adapt\, adjust\, accommodate and find a new way forward requires us to step into our inner source of resilience. \nAll bodies and levels of experience are welcome. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8325″][vc_column_text]\n\nPrivate Sessions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nOne to Once Yoga Guidance and Therapy\nYogic Health and Lifestyle Coaching\nChakra Psychology\n\nAvailable on Wednesday 12th May. Find out which yoga\, breathing and meditation practices suit your personality\, body type\, health challenges and energy flow. Receive a personal program. Ask questions about your spiritual path. Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical and energetic states for optimal well-being. \nYogic practices are powerful aids in the treatment of many diseases such as chronic fatigue\, asthma\, diabetes\, digestive problems\, structural imbalances\, blood pressure and heart problems\, insomnia\, stress related imbalances as well as important allies for mental health and can support the management of anxiety\, depression and other mental and emotional needs. They can also be used to evolve the individual in the path of awakening higher consciousness. \nInvestment: \n$95 for 1 hour\n$120 for 1.5 hours\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8323″][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nDate: Tuesday 11th May 6pm – 9pm\nLocation: Waiheke Island (address provided on booking confirmation)\nInvestment: $35\, bookings essential. Please e-mail hello@simonleeyoga.com to reserve your space.\nPrivate Sessions: Available on Wednesday 12th May.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range of areas. She brings real-life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, an IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world. \n\n\n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-and-resilience-workshop CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210420T034112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T033540Z UID:8483-1620950400-1621123199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Whangārei Workshops with Swami Karma Karuna DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna will be in Whangārei from 14-15th May 2021 sharing various workshops on Yoga and Resilience and Chakras and Your Health. Private sessions with Swami Karma Karuna are also available and can be booked in advance. All bodies and levels of experience are welcome. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nFriday 14th May Private Sessions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n2:00pm-7:00pm Covering Yogic Health\, Lifestyle Coaching and Chakra Psychology  \nFind out which yoga\, breathing and meditation practices suit your personality\, body type\, health challenges and energy flow. Receive a personal program. Ask questions about your spiritual path. Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical and energetic states for optimal well-being. \nYogic practices are powerful aids in the treatment of many diseases such as chronic fatigue\, asthma\, diabetes\, digestive problems\, structural imbalances\, blood pressure and heart problems\, insomnia\, stress-related imbalances as well as important allies for mental health and can support the management of anxiety\, depression and other mental and emotional needs. They can also be used to evolve the individual in the path of awakening higher consciousness. \nPrice:  $95 60 mins  /  $125 90 mins \nFor pre-bookings email: omsatyam@anahata-retreat.org.nz\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8208″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” lightbox_custom_img=”8208″ img_caption=”Click Here “][vc_column_text]\n\nSaturday 15th May Workshops\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n9:00am-12:00pm YOGA & RESILIENCE \nResilience is our ability to come back to our centre\, to rebound from adversity and to respond to a challenge in a creative way. Resilience is vital; without it\, we wouldn’t survive the accumulated hardships\, transitions\, and stressful situations that are present in even the most privileged lives. \nOur inner resilience is a natural part of who we are and is a trait that we can strengthen\, cultivate and build upon with yogic techniques and attitudes.  In this workshop\, we will identify why resilience is important and explore techniques to build vagal tone\, which is related to our ability to relax and recharge.  We will also explore how yoga\, breathing\, Yoga Nidra relaxation and meditation techniques can help us to rewire our brain so we feel supported\, positive and balanced in times of change and challenge. \nBe inspired by the yogic theory\, science and psychology behind building resilience and experience simple and supportive practices that can be integrated into your daily life. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n1:00pm-4:00pm YOGA\, CHAKRAS & YOUR HEALTH  \nThis workshop covers both theory and practices for the chakras\, including Hatha Yoga\, Breathing and Meditation. \nExplore the chakras or energy centres as a framework to understand our health\, relationships and expressions in life. By purifying\, balancing and opening the flow in the chakras\, we are able to transition from the instinctive\, conditioned and emotional drives into higher awareness and heart centred action. We can also influence our relationships positively\, support optimal well-being and gain access to inner resources that help us to meet our goals and live an inspired life. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nInvestment: $90 for the whole day and $60 for 1 workshop \nVenue: YWCA hall\, 21 Rust Ave\, Whangārei \nFor bookings and more information\, please contact Radhe: shraddhayoganz@gmail.com OR: 027 3928 220 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe 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\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/whangarei-workshops-swami-karma-karuna LOCATION:YWCA Hall\, Whangarei\, YWCA hall\, 21 Rust Ave\, Whangārei\, Whangārei\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210329T003630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T003824Z UID:8417-1621728000-1621814399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Being in Balance: Yoga Nidra\, Prana Nidra and the Nadis DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nBalancing our prana\, nervous system and relaxation response. This Online Workshop is practical\, experiential and enlightening. All are welcome! Transform stress and anxiety. Relax\, feel peace and realise your full potential.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8418″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nWorkshop Topics\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nIda and Pingala Nadis\n\n\nPrana Nidra\n\n\nScience of Yoga Nidra: Brain\, body\, hormones and the HPA stress/relaxation response\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n$58 / $38 concession\n\n\nWorkshop login details will be emailed a week and few days in advance (If not in your inbox\, check your promotions folder and drag it over to your inbox!)\n\n\nHosted by international Yoga Nidra experts\n\n\nCPD points with YA\, Yoga Alliance and SYTA\n\n\nCheck your starting time zone Australia 9:00am-12:00pm\, NZ 11:00am-2:00pm\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5373″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/being-in-balance CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210615 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210503T072648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T055647Z UID:8541-1623369600-1623715199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Prana\, Pranayama & Prana Vidya Weekend by Zoom DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Yogis say that the “quality of your breath reflect the quality of your life”. A fast breath equals a stressed mind\, unfocused emotions and a sick body. A slow\, deep breath equals a calm\, balanced and focused mind\, health & well-being.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″][vc_column_text]\n\nOverview\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nThis weekend will explore prana through Asana\, Pranayama\, Mudras\, Bandhas\, Mantras\, Chakras including Prana Vidya theory and practices. Prana (energy) Vidya (knowledge) is an ancient and powerful meditation that deals with the system of prana for healing and spiritual awakening. Knowledge of Prana is knowledge of the universe. Everything moves because of Prana\, it is source\, means and destination. Prana Vidya is both a final goal of total awakening and it is also a process\, which focuses on activating\, directing and enhancing the vital energy. \nThe key to the ‘knowledge of prana’ is its applications into daily life\, learning to use our energy consciously\, conserve and build it.  Explore the science behind the breath\, the importance of the relaxation response and its connection to our physical\, mental and energetic experiences. \n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8556″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nChakra illustrations by Turid Ousland. Ajna and Manipura Chakra are both important in relation to Prana and Prana Vidya practices. All the chakras will be touched upon during the retreat. \nDelve into Mudras\, which are gestures and expressions of particular states of consciousness and energy. By using them consciously\, the practitioner directly and indirectly influences mental and emotional states\, health and well-being. With the use of mudras\, the practitioner can consciously awaken\, balance and redirect Prana to influence the physical and subtle aspects of the body and mind. \nExperience Prana Nidra and other Prana meditations to learn how to enhance the flow of energy in your body as well as conserve and direct Prana for health and wellbeing\, as this is an important key to healthy organs\, optimal endocrine system\, balanced weight\, mental and emotional clarity and equanimity. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nFor a free taster\, check out Swami Karma Karuna’s Salute to the Moon recording here\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSchedule with Swami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]First session on Friday at 06.30 NZT (20.30 Norwegian Time) and last session on Sunday at 17.00 NZT (07.00 Norwegian time). \nDaily Sessions:  \n06.30 – 08.00 NZT Theory\, Prana Nidra & Meditation (04.30 – 06.00 AUST) (20.30 – 22.00 Norwegian time).\n17.00 – 18.50 NZT Asana\, Pranayama\, Mudra\, Bandha & Meditation (15.00 – 16.50 AUST) (7.00 – 8.50 Norwegian time).\n  \n6 sessions on Zoom with Karma Karuna costs 1400\,- NOK (234.64 NZD)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nFull Weekend Schedule\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n17.00 – 18.50 NZT (07.00 – 08.50 Norwegian time): Asana\, Pranayama\, Mudra\, Bandha & Meditation with Karma Karuna by Zoom\n21.00 – 22.45 NZT (11.00 – 12.45 Norwegian time): Breath -practice and theory + yoga nidra with Silje\n03.00 – 03:45 NZT (17.00 – 17.45 Norwegian time): Mantras and discover prana through sound with Silje\n06.30 – 08.00 NZT (20.30 – 22.00 Norwegian time): Theory\, Prana Nidra & Meditation with Karma Karuna by Zoom \nThe first class is on Thursday 03.00 NZT (17.00 Norwegian time) and the last session on Sunday is a closing circle from 00.00 – 01.00 NZT (14.00 – 15.00 Norwegian time). \nFor the full retreat with Karma Karuna and Silje it costs 1900\,- NOK (318.44 NZD)\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To view different timezones\, click here \nWe will make a recording of all sessions and you will have them available for 1 month after the course. \nFor bookings and more info click here\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe 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.[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/prana-pranayama-prana-vidya CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2871-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210621 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210516T033954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T034314Z UID:8588-1624147200-1624233599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Nelson International Yoga Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8589″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Join Nelson teachers to celebrate International Yoga Day! \nSince 2014\, all over the world\, June 21st has been celebrated as International Yoga Day. International Yoga Day aims to spread the awareness of the many benefits of yoga and today it is more important than ever that the health and wellness of individuals\, communities and our planet is nurtured. With the theme for 2021 being “Yoga at home and Yoga with Family” considering the current climate internationally\, we are so privileged in Nelson\, NZ to be able to meet in person. On Sunday 20th June\, Nelson Yoga teachers are collaborating to share a range of classes and mini-workshops throughout the day with the wider community. Sessions are open to all and provide a great way to get a taste of what yoga\, meditation and breathwork practices can offer (see schedule below). There is even a class for the whole family to join in – really embracing this year’s theme! \nAll sessions are free to attend. \nThis day is in collaboration with the High Commission of India. \nFor more info contact Bex – 0275451907 connect@kindredstudio.co.nz[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8531″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nNelson International Yoga Day Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n10.00-11.00am\nFamily Yoga with Rosie Dawn from Little Rising Youth\n\n11.15am-12.45pm\nSurya Namaskar- 108 Sun Salutations with Vedic Chanting with Chai Deva from Kindred Studio and Vandana from Yoga Therapy Clinic.\nWorking through a flow of sun salutation postures\, accompanied by live chanting. Some yoga experience preferred\, but open to all. Feel free to sit and chant. \n12.45pm\nChai tea & snacks-Social free time to connect with local teachers and studios over a cup of chai tea and some snacks.\n\n2.00-2.45pm\nResilience and Yoga Lifestyle Attitudes – Satsang and short meditation with Swami Karma Karuna\, Anahata Retreat Centre (Bihar School of Yoga).\n\n3.00-4.00pm\nGentle Yoga for Daily Life with Jeanette Ida from Kokoro Studio\n\n4.00-4.30pm\nYoga Nidra- deep relaxation- like a yogic sleep with Thomas Spring from Total Wellbeing Yoga ( Bihar school Of Yoga).\n\n4.45-6.00pm\nNelson Kirtan Collective- call & response chanting – uplifting\, healing and meditative with live music.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditonal Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n  \nAll sessions are free to attend. \nThis day is in collaboration with the High Commission of India. \nThis event will be held at the Nelson Trafalgar St Hall \nFor more info contact Bex – 0275451907 OR connect@kindredstudio.co.nz[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range or areas. She brings real life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, a IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world. \n  \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/nelson-international-yoga-day-2021 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210711T221854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T054854Z UID:8787-1628985600-1629071999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Workshop Series: Yoga Nidra and Chakras DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nEnhancing health and harmony in your chakra energy systems through Yoga Nidra and Prana Nidra.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nTHIS WORKSHOP IS PART 1 OF THE CHAKRAS WORKSHOP SERIES\nCovering: Science\, Symbology\, Health & Harmony with Yoga Nidra & Prana Nidra. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8790″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nWorkshop Topics\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nChakras and their relationship with anatomy and science of our nerves and hormones.\nExplore the symbology of  chakras through Yoga Nidra practice.\nLearn how paired chakras work together and activate and balance your chakras with prana vidya.\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8791″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nEvidence Based For…\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n​improving sleep\n​pain management\n​reducing stress\n​reversing brain changes associated with ageing\n​reducing inflammation\nbalancing mental health such as stress\, anxiety and depression\n​improving well-being\n​For professional. and personal development.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nAdditional Information\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n$58 / $38 concession (or $210 for the series of 4 Chakra Workshops*)\n\n\n Sunday August 15th 9am AEST\n\n\nWorkshop login details will be emailed a week and few days in advance (If not in your inbox\, check your promotions folder and drag it over to your inbox!)\n\n\nHosted by international Yoga Nidra experts\n\n\nCPD points with YA\, Yoga Alliance and SYTA\n\n\n3hrs live online &/or replay for 2 months.\n\n\n  \n\n\nTime zones\nSun 9am-12 AEST for Vic\, Qld\, NSW\nNZ Sun 11-2pm\,\nPDT Sat 4pm\nEDT Sat 7pm\nOther locations use GMT/UTC +10hrs\n\n\n  \n\n* Chakra Series Workshop Dates :\n–  August 15th Chakra Overview\n– October 17th 2021\n– December 12th 2021\n– Feb 20th 2022\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/workshop-series-yoga-nidra-and-chakras CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210806T052608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T052639Z UID:8856-1629417600-1629503999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Building Resilience Workshop with Yoga & Yoga Nidra DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nFREE EVENT HOSTED BY FxMed & SWAMI KARMA KARUNA \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nOur ability to adapt\, adjust\, accommodate and find a new way forward requires us to step into our source of resilience. Yoga builds resilience in the body and mind by introducing small amounts of stress in a controlled scenario. This can then be mirrored off the yoga mat\, in our everyday lives. \nKey learnings: \n\nIdentify why resilience is important\, how the practices of yoga & meditation can help to create the relaxation response\nTrain the body and mind to respond rather than react\nCalm the nervous system through yogic practices like conscious breathing\, yoga nidra & restorative yoga\nCreate new neural pathways that favour equanimity and resilience\n\nNote: There will be a replay recording available for 30 days if you are unable to attend the live event\, this will also be added to the FxMed Education Portal once the recording becomes available. \nFriday 20th August 10am AEST / 12pm NZST [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8858″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range of areas. She brings real-life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, an IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world. \n\n\n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/building-resilience-yoga CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210624T035644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T021256Z UID:8727-1629504000-1629590399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* Yoga Nidra & Resilience Workshop @ Forster Yoga Studio NSW DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nUnfortunately due to the current lockdown in Australia we will be postponing this training. We are awaiting further details before settling on another date. Register interest to save your spot! \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nSatsang and Yoga Nidra Practice with Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nAre you wanting to improve your ability to withstand life’s challenges? Do you wish you had a greater capacity to cope and adapt to adversity? Are you wanting to intentionally respond to life rather than react? Luckily\, our inner resilience is a natural part of who we are and is a trait that we can strengthen\, cultivate and build upon. \nResilience is our ability to come back to our centre\, to rebound from adversity and to respond to a challenge in a creative way. Resilience is vital; without it\, we wouldn’t survive the accumulated hardships\, transitions\, and stressful situations that are present in even the most privileged people’s lives. The change we are all facing on some level due to the Covid-19 pandemic can be difficult to navigate with grace. Our ability to adapt\, adjust\, accommodate and find a new way forward requires us to step into our inner source of resilience. \nAll bodies and levels of experience are welcome. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8323″][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nYoga Nidra & Resilience Workshop Date: Saturday 21st August 10:00am – 12:30pm\nAdditional Satsang & Kirtan: 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Recommended donation of $10\nLocation: Forster Yoga Studio\nInvestment: $35.00AUD for studio members and $40AUD for non-members\, bookings essential. Please e-mail niccinitya@gmail.com to reserve your space.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nPrivate Sessions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nOne to Once Yoga Guidance and Therapy\nYogic Health and Lifestyle Coaching\nChakra Psychology\n\nFind out which yoga\, breathing and meditation practices suit your personality\, body type\, health challenges and energy flow. Receive a personal program. Ask questions about your spiritual path. Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical and energetic states for optimal well-being. \nYogic practices are powerful aids in the treatment of many diseases such as chronic fatigue\, asthma\, diabetes\, digestive problems\, structural imbalances\, blood pressure and heart problems\, insomnia\, stress related imbalances as well as important allies for mental health and can support the management of anxiety\, depression and other mental and emotional needs. They can also be used to evolve the individual in the path of awakening higher consciousness. \nInvestment: \n$95 for 1 hour \n$120 for 1.5 hours \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range of areas. She brings real-life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, an IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world. \n\n\n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-and-resilience-workshop-2 LOCATION:Forster Yoga Studio\, 48 Wharf Street\, Level 1\, Forster\, NSW\, Australia CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210902 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210827T094359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T232658Z UID:8922-1630454400-1630540799@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Breathing & Yoga Nidra Relaxation for Resilience DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin this practical breathing and relaxation session to nourish and resource yourself. Swami Karma Karuna will share a practical session with a small theoretical introduction aimed to give you an immediate boost of energy and take away tools to support your resilience or ability to respond to challenges and come to your centre more easily.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n– Wednesday\, 6pm NZT\, 4pm NSW\n– By Koha/Donation\n\n– To register\, click here and then go to Relaxing Yoga Nidra to get the zoom link.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a highly experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. Karuna specializes in a range or areas including restorative and therapeutic practices\, breathing techniques\, yoga psychology and women’s health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and leads workshops\, trains yoga teachers and health professionals\, presents at international events and offers therapeutic one-to-one yoga sessions in person or online.[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/breathing-yoga-nidra-relaxation-for-resilience CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2871-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210827T084049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T012705Z UID:8906-1630627200-1630713599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Bone Health\, Stress & Well-Being Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nWith Caroline Wheeler\, Integrative Doctor and Swami Karma Karuna\, Yoga Therapist\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nIf you have osteoporosis or osteopenia\, join us for the first in a series of workshops on Bone Health. We will share with you information on why so many women get osteoporosis/osteopenia and how to stop the breakdown of your bone\, protect your bones and ways to rebuild your bone density. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nHigh cortisol from continuous stress is a significant contributor to leaching minerals from our bones. This workshop will offer theory on how to support yourself to navigate this journey of life and manage stressors\, to bring calm and deep relaxation into daily life. The workshop will include practical breathing and relaxation techniques with takeaway tools to integrate into your day-to-day life. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nFriday\, 3rd September 2021\n\n\n2:00-5:00pm NZT\n\n\n$50 prepaid\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you upon registering\n\nTo register\, email: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nDr. Caroline Wheeler\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8907″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Dr. Caroline Wheeler is a functional medicine doctor working in Nelson and Mapua. Her focus is on finding and treating the root cause of dis-ease rather than elimination of symptoms. For the last few years she has been doing a deep dive into the causes of osteoporosis and how to reverse this condition naturally with lifestyle changes\, nutrition\, yoga and exercise depending on severity using medication with the least possible side effects. In this exploration she came across the fascinating work of psychiatrist Dr Loren Fishman and his use of yoga to improve bone strength.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a highly experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. Karuna specializes in a range or areas including restorative and therapeutic practices\, breathing techniques\, yoga psychology and women’s health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and leads workshops\, trains yoga teachers and health professionals\, presents at international events and offers therapeutic one-to-one yoga sessions in person or online.[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/bonehealth-stress-wellbeing-online-workshop CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210908T031711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T031711Z UID:8957-1631923200-1632009599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Bone Health\, Nutrition & Digestion Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nWith Caroline Wheeler\, Integrative Doctor and Swami Karma Karuna\, Yoga Therapist\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nIf you have osteoporosis or osteopenia or wish to actively prevent it\, join us for this workshop on Bone Health. We will share with you information on nutrition core strength and digestive health contributes to osteoporosis and osteopenia. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nLearn how to nourish yourself to stop the breakdown of bone\, protect our bones and ways to rebuild bone density through good nutrition and healthy digestion. Also\, learn yoga and breathing practices for the core area to activate digestion and balance the nervous system. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nExplore how food choices\, nutrient intake and digestive strength affects the quality\nof your bone as well as your bone density.\nLearn about the gut-brain connection and the importance of relaxation techniques\nfor the vagus nerve and the relaxation response.\nExperience core strength exercises for digestive health and to build protection from\nstress fractures.\nWorkshop includes practical experiences and takeaway support.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSaturday\, 18th September 2021\n\n\n1:00-4:00pm NZT\n\n\n50NZD pre-paid\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you upon registering\n\nTo register\, email:nzhealingacademy@gmail.com for booking form\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nDr. Caroline Wheeler\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8907″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Dr. Caroline Wheeler is a functional medicine doctor working in Nelson and Mapua. Her focus is on finding and treating the root cause of dis-ease rather than elimination of symptoms. For the last few years she has been doing a deep dive into the causes of osteoporosis and how to reverse this condition naturally with lifestyle changes\, nutrition\, yoga and exercise depending on severity using medication with the least possible side effects. In this exploration she came across the fascinating work of psychiatrist Dr Loren Fishman and his use of yoga to improve bone strength.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a highly experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. Karuna specializes in a range or areas including restorative and therapeutic practices\, breathing techniques\, yoga psychology and women’s health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and leads workshops\, trains yoga teachers and health professionals\, presents at international events and offers therapeutic one-to-one yoga sessions in person or online.[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/bonehealth-nutrition-digestion CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210912T053726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T002740Z UID:9003-1633046400-1634774399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Navaratri Sadhana: MANTRA & HATHA 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”]\nIn honour of Navaratri\, the twice yearly spiritual celebration of the nine nights of the Goddess\, Nikolas and Swami Karma Karuna will be hosting a Mantra & Hatha Yoga Retreat at Anahata Yoga Retreat Centre\, Golden Bay. Navaratri is a potent time for spiritual and yogic practices (Sadhana) to amplify their effects. The retreat will focus on progressive daily practices of Mantra\, Asana\, Pranayama\, Mudra\, Bandha and Meditation alongside Karma Yoga to integrate the transformational process.\n  \nExplore the energies of Durga\, the Divine Mother and remover of internal obstacles\, Lakshmi – Goddess of abundance\, Saraswati – Goddess of creativity and expression.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8972″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nHatha Yoga Sadhana:\nThe practice of asana\, pranayama\, mudra\, bandha\, meditation and mantra. Every morning for the duration of the retreat.\nLed by Nikolas\n\nNavaratri Chanting Sadhana:\nThe practice of mantra chanting over Navaratri period of 7th-15th October (Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati Gayatri Mantras // Durga Path: The 32 names of Durga // Hanuman Chalisa) and Havan fire ceremony.\nLed by Swami Karma Karuna\n\nKarma Yoga Sadhana:\nThe practice of meditative action with awareness to bring yogic attitudes into daily life. Selfless service ‘Seva’ is centred around channelling energy into Anahata Retreat for our own transformation. 3-4 hours per day\, 5 days per week.\nLed by Anahata Karma Yogis.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nRetreat Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSample daily schedule:\n630am – Hatha Yoga Sadhana\n930am – Breakfast\n10am – Karma Yoga Sadhana\n2pm – Lunch + Free time\n4pm – Navaratri Chanting Sadhana / Meditation / Yoga Nidra / Offerings\n7pm – Dinner + Free time\n\n* Schedule subject to change.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Investment \nFull 20-Day Navaratri Sadhana Hatha Yoga & Mantra Retreat: NZ$999 (1st-20th October)\n9-Day Navaratri Hatha Yoga & Mantra Retreat: NZD$650 (7th-15th October)\n\nSauna: Our new sauna is now available for use!\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\n\n\nTo book now and to request any extras\, please email us. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yin Culture. The mission of Yin Culture is to be a harmonizing force in the world. Many Souls are finding it difficult to maintain their centre in this time of rapid change. Many yearn to return to the harmony of nature. It is these Souls for which Yin Culture is medicine. Yin Culture is based on Taoist and Tantric philosophy applied to modern culture. The practices draw from two sources: The modern practice of Yin Yoga\, as taught by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. The ancient practices of Pranayama\, and Meditation from Tantric Hatha Yoga.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range or areas. She brings real life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, a IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world.[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/navaratri-sadhana-mantra-hatha-yoga-retreat CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018 DTSTAMP:20241101T133537 CREATED:20210923T233220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T233937Z UID:9037-1634428800-1634515199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Enhancing Chakras: A Relaxation & Meditation 3hr Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nTHIS WORKSHOP IS PART 2 OF THE CHAKRAS WORKSHOP SERIES\nWe explore chakra awareness and activation including science\, symbology\, mantra\, yoga nidra and prana nidra. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9039″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nIn this next workshop we will be exploring…\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nHow the Mooladhara (base) and Ajna (eyebrow level) chakras work together for stability\, grounding\, health\, higher awareness and much more.\n  \n• learn traditional yogic techniques\n• balance hormones and the nervous system\n• chakras symbology and spirituality\n• activate and balance your chakras with practices of mantra\, yoga nidra and prana nidra.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nAdditional Information\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Enhancing Chakra Workshops are a series of 4 life-enhancing programs. If you missed part 1 live\, no problem\, it is available as a video link to view at your own pace. Each workshop is 3 hrs and can be viewed in parts at your own pace. The coming workshops take a deep dive into paired chakras so you can fully immerse yourself in the knowledge\, self-reflection\, and most importantly\, the practices.\n  \n\n\n$58 / $38 concession (or $210 for the series of 4 Chakra Workshops*)\n\nSunday October 17th 9am-12 AEST for Vic\, Qld\, NSW  |  NZ Sun 11-2pm  |  PDT Sat 4pm/ EDT Sat 7pm\n\nWorkshop login details will be emailed a week and few days in advance (If not in your inbox\, check your promotions folder and drag it over to your inbox!)\n\n\nHosted by international Yoga Nidra experts\n\n\nCPD points with YA\, Yoga Alliance and SYTA\n\n\n3hrs live online &/or replay for 2 months.\n\n\n  \n\n*Future Chakra Series Workshop Dates :\n– December 12th 2021\n– Feb 20th 2022\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/enhancing-chakras-relaxation-and-meditation-workshop CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chakra-shutterstock_338257643-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211026 DTSTAMP:20241101T133538 CREATED:20201216T232609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210627T013847Z UID:8095-1634860800-1635206399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Active Hope - Deep Ecology & Yoga 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_single_image image=”7804″ alignment=”center”][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. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6940″ alignment=”center”][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. \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. \n  \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\nYoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nFire Ceremony (Havan)\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Info\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start Time: 1pm Friday 22nd October arrival / registration\nFinish Time: 1.30pm Monday 25th October \nInvestment*\nStandard Price: NZ$545-650*\nCamping: $500-590*\nEarly Bird Discounts: Take $50 off payment if completed by September 24th\n*Prices include Shared Accommodation (unless Camping)\, all meals and the full Retreat Programme \n\n\nContact: innaevolution.nz@gmail.com for more information. OR phone: +64 (0)27 970 9077\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy-Free & Gluten Free can be provided for. Please advise us at time of booking.\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 coordinating 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 over 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.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range or areas. She brings real life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, a IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTestimonials\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n“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“This retreat made me feel really connected to all of my emotions. I felt safe to express them in a healthy way\, especially my anger. I now feel more connected to my purpose\, my passion and my mission here on Earth. Inna is a beautiful soul who leads with such grace\, presence and love for all beings.” \n~ Lauren Hill\, NZ\, 2019 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7655″ alignment=”center”][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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pm[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/activehope-deepecology-2021 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/153803055_3911419878878463_5311711163126883443_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108 DTSTAMP:20241101T133538 CREATED:20211005T040514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T010927Z UID:9066-1636243200-1636329599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Hauora Virtual Yoga Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nHauora Yoga Conference is an educational event where the professional Yoga community in Aotearoa New Zealand connect\, discuss\, learn\, innovate and practice together. We gather to educate and empower our Yoga teachers\, inspire our Yoga students and develop our national Yoga community. We uphold Yoga principles and values\, with reverence for the many aspects and expressions of Yoga within our unique cultural landscape.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9063″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nHear Swami Karma Karuna’s experiential workshop on ‘Yoga and the art/science of gratitude.’ via the Activity Studio from 1:30-2:30pm NZT Sunday 7th November\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nWe have a discount code for you to use at checkout: karma108\n\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe science on gratitude is out and it is good for us at every level; enhanced well-being\, deeper relationships\, improved optimism\, more release of the feel-good hormones\, increased happiness\, stronger self-control\, better physical and mental health\, an overall better life and more. With these amazing benefits\, gratitude should be a requirement. However\, it can sometimes be difficult to experience in the hustle and bustle of life and a world full of challenges like a pandemic and global warming. Thus\, like anything in life that we want to become good at\, we need to practice it. The yogic tools merged with gratitude practices give us a powerful way to walk in the world with more attention on the silver linings of life. Learn about the science behind gratitude\, how and why it supports our health and well-being\, why it can sometimes be difficult to practice and explore tools to cultivate this important quality. Leave with inspiration on how to set up gratitude habits. Bring a pen and paper for a gratitude exercise\, experience a gratitude meditation and some heart opening yoga practices. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSwami Karma Karuna\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/hauora-virtual-yoga-conference-2021-2 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats,Online Courses,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20241101T133538 CREATED:20211008T024918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T011058Z UID:9084-1636502400-1636934399@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Power of Awareness Silent Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin us either in-person at Anahata Yoga Retreat\, OR online – from the comfort of your own home!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nThe in-person retreat option includes Karma Yoga\, Havan & Kirtan and daily Hatha Yoga\, Morning Chanting & Yoga Nidra led by Swami Karma Karuna + 3x daily Meditation sessions with Swami Anandakumar.\n\n\nThe online retreat only includes 3x Meditation sessions with Swami Anandakumar.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]This 4-day meditation retreat with Swami Anandakumar & Swami Karma Karuna provides an opportunity to travel to your own centre\, to find the stillness within and discover that your own inner nature is unchanging. \nThe retreat offers the unique opportunity to explore tools that will help you to truly find peace\, happiness\, clarity and perspective on the whole of life.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8529″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]This silent meditation retreat offers a unique chance for you to go into a space of silence to begin or deepen your meditation practice depending on your previous experience. Let your mind rest and enjoy a different\, deeper kind of reflection and relaxation that will leave you wiser\, and more ready for the challenges of life. \nRenowned meditation teacher\, Swami Anandakumar\, takes a fresh and direct approach to meditation which is effective for both the beginner and advanced practitioner. The combination of ancient yoga techniques with well-timed\, intuitive guidance\, aimed at the modern mind\, helps each person to find their way to deeper levels of awareness through access to their own intuitive experience. \nThese meditation practices will be balanced with Hatha Yoga\, Yoga Nidra\, Karma Yoga\, Kirtan and Havan (fire ceremony) to actively encourage a self-explorative approach to meditation and provide a gentle way to balance the mind and realign the awareness toward your own inner nature. \nWith more than 35 years experience Sw. Anandakumar helps to bring harmony to meditation practice\, outlining a working ‘road map’ in order to harmonise any conflict with the body-mind and find your way forward. This allows your meditation practice to come from a place of inspiration rather than a feeling of obligation\, which is uplifting even as you begin to face up to yourself. It’s a jumping off point for a deeper self-discovery. \nThe focus of this inspiring retreat is on Awareness in Meditation. And it will help to answer some essential questions. \n\nWhat is meditation?\nWhat is its purpose?\nHow do we practise it properly?\nHow do we maintain our meditation practice\nWhat are the benefits that meditation can accrue for us in daily life?\n\nThis course is suitable:\n• For all sincere students\, seekers\, and spiritual adventurers.\n• To develop and extend your regular meditation practice of finding the answers within the self.\n• Each meditation experience is unique with the potential to go deeper each time. \nIf you are interested\, read our Blog  5 Reasons to attend a Silent Meditation Retreat written by Mahima who attended this retreat with Swami Anandakumar in India OR check out our interview with Swami Anandakumar.  \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8530″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSchedule:\nStart Time: Thursday morning 11th November\nFinish Time: 12pm on Sunday 14th November \nComplimentary pick up: Wednesday 10th November 6:10pm\, Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will drop you off if traveling to Takaka from Nelson. \nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 14th Nov 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will pick you up from if traveling from Takaka to Nelson.\n  \n3x daily meditation sessions (thurs\, fri\, sat + a final session on the Sunday) \nDaily Session Times: \n\n9:30-11:00am NZ (8-9am NSW)\n11:30-12:30pm NZ (9:30-10:30 AEST)\n5:00-6:00pm NZ (3-4:00 AEST)\n\n  \n\n\nInvestment: \nIn-Person Prices: \n\nRetreat with camping accommodation: NZ $655\nRetreat with in-house accommodation: NZ $695\nRetreat with in-house accommodation + bedding hire: NZ $725\nRetreat with in-house accommodation + transport: NZ $725\nRetreat with in-house accommodation + transport + bedding hire: NZ $755\nAdditional extra – Weds night accommodation with dinner and breakfast (Saturday morning): NZ $75\n\nOnline: \n\nOnline Retreat: NZ $250 (The online retreat will only include the 3x daily Meditation sessions + a final session on Sunday. The in-person retreat options include Hatha Yoga and Morning Chanting and Yoga Nidra each day\, as well as Karma Yoga\, Havan & Kirtan).\n\n\n\n  \nTo book now\, please email us.  \nIf joining us online\, it is recommended that you set up your space and schedule\, so you can have a home retreat and maintain silence as much as possible. Make sure you have a good internet connection. \n\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZD $15. 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\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nSwami Anandakumar\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2122″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami Anandakumar teaches with a wisdom\, authenticity and generosity of spirit born out of over 35 years of practicing yoga and meditation. He encourages\, inspires and gently guides you. With his warm down-to-earth manner\, he makes the mystery of meditation clear and accessible. There comes a time when you realize that what you have been looking for doesn’t in fact lie in the places you’ve been looking. The mind can be tricky. It will present distractions and diversions along the way. With well-timed\, intuitive guidance Sw. Anandakumar can skillfully help you navigate these detours bringing you back to connection with awareness so your practice continues to deepen.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8325″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a highly experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. Karuna specializes in a range or areas including restorative and therapeutic practices\, breathing techniques\, yoga psychology and women’s health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and leads workshops\, trains yoga teachers and health professionals\, presents at international events and offers therapeutic one-to-one yoga sessions in person or online. \n[/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]Building Resilience ONLINE CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatWith: Swami Karma KarunaNovember 25 - December 22Special Christmas Eve HavanHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAnahata New Year Community GatheringHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatDecember 29\, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - January 2\, 2025 @ 12:30 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/power-of-awareness-silent-meditation-retreat-2021-2-2-2 CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats,Anahata Teacher Trainings,Offsite Events,Online Courses,Past Events,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR