Power of Awareness Silent Meditation Gathering

January 10, 2022 - January 16, 2022
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:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20260526T055139 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]\n \n Power of Awareness Silent Meditation Gathering\n\n \n January 10\, 2022 - January 16\, 2022 \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]View 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201227T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T055139 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:20200828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831 DTSTAMP:20260526T055139 CREATED:20190503T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T080345Z UID:4506-1598572800-1598831999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Build Resilience: Yoga & Meditation Retreat at Tauhara Retreat Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][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. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1340″ img_size=”600×400″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\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. Join us for our annual Tauhara Retreat to strengthen your body\, mind\, energy and nervous system during this time of uncertainty and learn tools to take into your daily life. Our ability to adapt\, adjust\, accommodate and find a new way forward requires us to step into our inner source of resilience. \nThe weekend includes theory\, yoga\, breathing\, meditation and chanting practices as well as self- reflection exercises to help cultivate 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 of the yoga mat\, in our everyday lives. For example\, the next time you’re experiencing frustration toward a family member or current situation\, you might find it easier to come back to the breath and respond rather than react. We will identify why resilience is important\, how the practices of yoga & meditation can help to create the relaxation response and why it’s important in this day and age. \nAll bodies and levels of experience are welcome. \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\nTechniques to train the body and mind to respond rather than react \nWays to calm the nervous system through yogic practices like yoga nidra and pranayama\nPractices to Create new neural pathways that favour equanimity and resilience\nSupport to Raise your vital energy so your batteries are charged enough to face whatever arises in life\nMindfulness Techniques to develop positive attitudes in front of life\nHatha Yoga and Breathing sequences to calm the system and simultaneously strengthen it\nDeep Relaxation with Yoga Nidra and Restorative practices\nConnect and share with a community of like-minded people\nSoak in the hot pools (optional extra)\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Venue\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre\, 60 Acacia Heights Drive\, Taupo \nCheck in and registration from 3pm Friday \n\n4.30pm Hatha Yoga Class\n6pm dinner\n\nFinish Time: 2pm Sunday \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nINVESTMENT:\nStandard Price: NZ$475 per person shared indoor accommodation. Please pay the full amount of your fee to Tauhara Centre by direct banking or credit card as follows: Please enter your name and Anahata to the payment. The Kiwibank account details are 38-9009-0271000-02 Kiwibank no longer accepts cheques. If you are unable to do direct banking\, please ring the Centre as we can remotely accept credit card payment.  (incurs a 3% additional bank fee). Limited self contained room options are available (see below)\, to find out more\, please Tauhara directly.\nBedding: $15 per person\, please request\, or bring your own\nSpecial Diets: Gluten Free\, Vegan extra $15 per person per stay\nPrice includes: 2 nights shared accommodation\, all meals and teachings. Bedding and hot pools visit are extra. \n\nDAY PASSES & OFFSITE RETREAT OPTIONS: \nSaturday – day with lunch $105\nSaturday – day and evening\, lunch and dinner $130\nFull retreat – offsite $320\nFull payment required to hold your place.\nPrivate Yoga Consultations: Receive a personal yoga program\, ask questions and get guidance on your health\, spiritual life etc. Available Fri\, 28th Aug after 12pm\, please pre-book with Swami Karma Karuna omsatyam@anahata-retreat.org.nz\nPricing: 30 Mins – $50            60 Mins – $95             90 Mins $120 \nWHAT TO BRING:\nBedding (unless you have pre-arranged bedding rental)\nJacket (and rain gear is useful)\nWarm\, comfortable clothes (bring clothes for all seasons – as the weather is very changeable)\nSlip-on shoes and walking shoes if required (gumboots are useful)\nTowel and toiletries\nWater bottle\nTorch & extra batteries\nAlarm clock\nSwimwear (for optional hot springs visit)\nYoga Mat\, pillow\, bolster\, meditation blanket\nInstruments for Kirtan (optional)\nIF REQUIRED:\nSpecial foods or snacks\nWriting material or notebooks\nAny pharmaceuticals/medications needed for your stay \nWHAT NOT TO BRING:\nAlcohol and recreational drugs.\nCell phones to be turned off unless making calls or checking messages.\nPlease abstain from smoking on the retreat grounds during your stay. \nCANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:\nFull payment required on booking\nCancellation more than 30 days from retreat start date – a full refund minus $50 admin fee\nCancellation 7 – 30 days out – 50% refund of amount paid\nCancellation within 7 days – no refund\nPlease note No refunds are available for early departure or late commencement. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nTO BOOK\, PHONE (07) 378 7507  OR EMAIL: tauhara@tauharacentre.org.nz\nOR CLICK HERE TO BOOK THROUGH THE TAUHARA RETREAT WEBSITE\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7653″ 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_single_image image=”7657″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Sn Atmabhava came to yoga for the health benefits and the practical and scientific methods immediately made a strong impression on him. He spent 10 years living the yogic lifestyle and teaching yoga\, meditation and chanting at Anahata Yoga Retreat. Now back in NZ\, Chris works therapeutically in Rimutaka prison and mental health sectors and continues to share on a variety different topics in workshops and weekend retreats around New Zealand.[/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]View All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/build-resilience LOCATION:Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre\, 60 Acacia Heights Drive\, Taupo\, 3385\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Offsite Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Tauhara-signature-pic-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR