Anahata Yoga Retreat

Nervous System Reset: Building Resilience Weekend Retreat - PORT MACQUARIE, Australia
2025-09-13 09:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna at the Sanctuary Sancrox for a transformative weekend retreat of yoga & self-discovery.
In the serene natural setting of Sanctuary Sancrox Farm, Swami Karma Karuna will guide us through a transformative weekend of yoga and self-discovery. This immersion will explore how ancient practices support the nervous system, helping us restore balance, release tension, and build resilience for the challenges of modern life.

Retreat Includes
A transformative weekend of yoga & self-discovery with practices to support the nervous system & build resilience:

Hatha Yoga
Meditation
Yoga Nidra
Satsang
Havan Ancient Fire Ceremony
Kirtan
Delicious Ayurvedic farm-to-plate lunch, dinner & snacks included

Additional Information
Sat. 9-8.30: Building Resilience & the Nervous System
Sun. 9-4: Building Resilience in the Mind & Emotions
Investment:
Both days: $200
Single day $120
(All inclusive retreat price includes Havan, meals & snacks)
Havan, Kirtan, Cacao & Dinner only $50
Camping option available.
For enquiries & bookings: phone 04135 83920 or 0478898990
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Embracing Transformation: The New Moon & Inner Resilience FREE ONLINE CLASS
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for an enlightening FREE ONLINE session that intertwines the spiritual energies of the New Moon, transformation and resilience.
We will use the archetype of Durga, the embodiment of strength and the power of overcoming obstacles to explore ways to face life challenges with strength and creativity for personal growth and wellness. Includes theory, accessible postures, breathing practices, mudra and a short meditation, providing you with insights and tools to navigate life with more grace and positivity.
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Yoga Buffet - A Celebration of Abundance
2025-09-27 15:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
All welcome to join the Anahata Team for a special Yoga Buffet to celebrate abundance during Navaratri.
Twice a year around the Equinoxes, a 9-day practice called Navaratri is held. To learn more about this auspicious time, visit our Blog here.
This yoga buffet will have a focus on honouring the divine form of abundance, Lakshmi and we will chant two malas during havan; our regular healing mantra and one to Lakshmi.
No previous experience is required, all are welcome!
The Schedule

3:30pm – 5:00pm Gentle Hatha Yoga Class & Yoga Nidra
5:00pm – 7:00pm Havan Fire Ceremony & Kirtan
7:00pm – 8:30pm Shared Dinner followed by Sauna

Welcome to join for some or all of the sessions.
Additional Information
Energy Exchange

Full Yoga Buffet $25
Havan & Kirtan by Donation
Please email us at yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz to let us know you are coming.
You can donate below to The Heart Chakra Fund or you can make your cash donations & payment on the day.

For more info about our Yoga Buffet, see event listing here
The Heart Chakra Fund

If you are unable to contribute to the Community Working Bee, you can also support Anahata Yoga Retreat during this transitional phase by making a donation to The Heart Chakra Fund.

Donate Here

India Retreat 2025
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-31
Embark on a Transformative Journey to India with Swami Karma Karuna…

OPTION 1: Tattwa Shuddhi Chakra Sadhana Retreat, Diwali & Ashram Life
16th – 31st October 2025 (15 Nights)
Rikhiapeeth Ashram, India
Immerse yourself in a profound meditation experience during our Tattwa Shuddhi & Chakra Sadhana Retreat, nestled in the serene landscapes of India. This dynamic sadhana, deeply rooted in the Tantric Tradition, is designed to purify and harmonize the tattwas or elements within your being. By weaving together the transformative powers of Tattwa Shuddhi and Chakra Sadhana, you will embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery and balance. Explore the Core of Your Being:
A holistic approach integrates asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), chakras (energy centers), mantras (sacred vibrations), yantras (geometric forms), and meditation, coupled with enriching theoretical insights. Together, these practices offer a comprehensive pathway to cleanse your inner elements and unlock practical applications for vibrant daily living. Unveiling Your Essence:
The retreat invites you to explore and refine the elements within. The five fundamental tattwas—Earth (Prithvi), Water (Apas), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), and Ether/Space (Akasha)—are harmonized with the profound energy work of the chakras. ‘Tattwa’ embodies the various principles shaping our existence, while ‘Shuddhi’ signifies a profound purification, an exploration into revealing our true Essence. Journey Through the Chakras:
Incorporating Chakra Sadhana, participants will deepen their understanding of the energy centers, learning how to balance, activate, and align them with the elements. This integration cultivates a state of inner stillness, mental clarity, and heightened receptivity, empowering you to tap into your fullest potential. A Traditional Ashram Experience:
Held within the nurturing ambience of a traditional ashram, the retreat offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in ashram life, participating in special rituals, chanting, and seva (selfless service). This enriching environment fosters a sense of community and supports your transformational journey. Diwali – The Festival of Light:
Diwali, celebrating the Hindu New Year, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Honoring Lakshmi, the Goddess of Abundance, this festival is a time of sharing, giving, and celebrating life’s sweetness. Through Havan and Pooja, we embrace the grace of giving and receiving, fostering selflessness and dedicating our actions to the greater good.
On Diwali eve, our Ashram glows with thousands of candles, symbolizing how our inner light shines brighter within a supportive community. Join us in celebrating Diwali, where we unite to amplify our inner light and spread joy and hope. Tattwa Shuddhi Chakra Sadhana Retreat, Diwali & Ashram Life
USD$1780 All inclusive of food, accommodation, travel and courses within India
OPTION 2: Includes all aspects of Option 1 PLUS Bihar School of Yoga Immersion
29th September – 31st October 2025 (32 Nights)

We will travel together to Munger to join the Hatha Yoga-Karma Yoga Training and delve into ashram life in an authentic ashram. After settling into ashram life, we join the Hatha Yoga-Karma Yoga course from the 3rd to 11th October 2025 and after completing the course, spend some time integrating the experiences with an ashram life stay.

Experience Transformative Yoga at the Bihar School of Yoga:
Join us at the esteemed Bihar School of Yoga under the guidance of Swami Niranjananda for an enriching journey where tradition meets transformation. This immersive experience delves into the Yoga Chakra, or the Wheel of Yoga, seamlessly integrating the powerful practices of Hatha Yoga and Karma Yoga.

Hatha & Karma Yoga: A Harmonious Union
In this program, Hatha Yoga serves as the practice-oriented spoke of the wheel, offering physical postures, pranayama, mudra and bandha that leads to profound inner awareness. This newfound understanding and experience are then channeled through Karma Yoga, inviting participants to express this wisdom in thought, word, and action throughout the day.

Holistic Purification & Ashram Lifestyle:
Together, these two branches focus on purifying the body, mind, and self, fostering a balanced and harmonious existence. Embrace the authentic Ashram Lifestyle, which includes seva (selfless service), mantra meditation, and communal living, as you engage with like-minded souls in a nurturing environment.

Come be part of this unique opportunity to align your inner and outer worlds, gain deeper insights into your practice, and live yoga in every moment.
The official Anahata program ends on the 31st of October 2025. We will be happy to help facilitate the below opportunities and it is likely that one of the retreat leaders will be present over the Yajna timeframe.

Hatha Yoga-Karma Yoga Training, Tattwa Shuddhi Chakra Sadhana, Diwali & Ashram Life at Bihar School of Yoga and Rikhia Peeth
USD $2,720 All inclusive of food, accommodation, travel to and between the ashrams and courses within India

BOOKINGS CLOSE 31st May 2025 for this option
ADD ONS by donation
Ashram Life 1 – 20th November 2025
Integrate the experience of Tattwa Shuddhi and Chakra Sadhana by immersing yourself in the daily activities of the ashram, by practicing Karma Yoga / Seva alongside the ashram residents. The basis of ashram life is selfless service. The ashram lifestyle reveals to us how to become free from the dictates of the mind and regain control over our life. In today’s day and age this has become most relevant, as the ashram lifestyle makes us aware of our immense potential and enables us to give that a constructive direction. We learn to direct and expand the mind by adopting the spirit of selfless service, which in turn blossoms in our life as creativity and excellence in thought, word, and deed.
“Yajnas confer peace, plenty and prosperity through the medium of divine energy that is invoked by mantra and ritual… It is not asana or pranayama or Dhyana…this is yajna, where the mind, intellect and intelligence have no role to play. In this situation child-like innocence and spontaneity pay higher dividends than intellect.” Swami Satsangi
Immerse in sacred celebrations at Rikhia Peeth Ashram 21 – 25th November 2025 Sat Chandi Mahayajna:
This is a grand yajna celebrating the Divine Mother in her many forms. This sacred ritual invokes her blessings of compassion, strength, and wisdom. Through powerful chants, sacred offerings, and heartfelt devotion, participants will honor the nurturing and transformative energy of the Divine Feminine. 30th Nov – 4th December 2025 Yoga Purnima:
This marks the celebration of luminous spiritual energy dedicated to deepening our yoga practice and connecting with universal consciousness as represented by Shiva.
Experience the unique atmosphere of the ashram, where each moment is infused with devotion, learning, community spirit and the qualities of serve, love and give are expressed. Join fellow seekers in celebrating these profound events that support spiritual enrichment and an expanded heart.
India Practice & Presentation Sessions

Join Swami Karma Karuna to find out more about the upcoming journey to India with Hatha Yoga, Slideshow Presentation with Q & A.
Feeling the call to journey to India? Come with your questions and curiosity.
Session 1: Sunday 27th April 1-2:30pm NZT,11-12:30 AEST, 6pm PDT
Session 2: Wednesday, 21st May 7-8:30pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
Session 3: Wednesday, 18th June 7-8:30pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
Session 4: Sat 12th July 12pm NZT, 10am AEST, 5pm Fri PDT, 8pm EDT
Please register here
Bookings
Does this sound like an adventure for you?
Please register your interest via email: indiaretreat@anahata-retreat.org.nz
EARLY BIRD: 10% Discount: Ends 31st May 2025
OPTION 2 BOOKINGS CLOSE: 31st May 2025
A limited number of partial Scholarships are available. Please contact us for more information and an application.
View the Itinerary Options and Inclusions HERE
*All participants are responsible for international flights to/from India, any solo travel while in India, and return travel plans upon exiting the Ashram.

Spring Community Working Bee & Yoga Buffet
2025-11-08 09:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
An invitation to our local Sangha to join us for our next Yoga Buffet as well as support Anahata Yoga Retreat with some maintenance projects on the land.

This will be the last Yoga Buffet and community gathering until Swami Karma Karun’s return at end of January.
If you are unable to participate in the Community Working Bee but would still like to support Anahata, you could consider making a donation to our Heart Chakra Fund instead. We would be so grateful for any donation, large or small that helps us during this transition.

The Schedule

Working Bee
9:00am – 12:30pm Working bee projects (gardening, wood stacking, cleaning, wastewater system tasks, etc.)
12:30pm – 1:30pm Shared lunch (potluck style or bring your own)
1:30pm – 3:30pm Working bee projects continue
Yoga Buffet
3:30pm – 5:00pm Yoga Class & Yoga Nidra
From 5:00pm Fire Ceremony, Kirtan, Shared Dinner, and Sauna

Additional Information

Energy Exchange

Full Yoga Buffet $25
Havan & Kirtan by Donation
Please email us at yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz to let us know you are coming.
You can donate below to The Heart Chakra Fund or you can make your cash donations & payment on the day.

For more info about our Yoga Buffet, see event listing here
Accommodation
A few huts may be available if anyone needs/wants to stay Saturday night (please enquire if needed).

The Heart Chakra Fund
If you are unable to contribute to the Community Working Bee, you can also support Anahata Yoga Retreat during this transitional phase by making a donation to The Heart Chakra Fund. Donate here

Breathwork & Sauna Sessions with Breathe Well
2025-11-09 11:00 - 2025-12-14 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Alissa of Breathe Well for one or more in a series of sessions.
“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
“I felt as though life itself was breathing me in, all of creation around an interconnected web charged with the force of life through breath”
Through years of curiosity, learning, and practice, I discovered the breath as a teacher — a way to meet the self honestly, to release tension I was holding, and to awaken to what’s already alive within. Relaxing my fist, feeling the blood flood my parched finger tips.
Through Breathe Well, I guide others into this same relationship with their breath and body. My offerings range from a variety of Pranayama practices — rooted in Yogic wisdom — to deeper cyclical Breathwork Journeys that draw from Holotropic traditions. Each one is designed to open a space of awareness, where you can explore your own inner landscape with safety, honesty, and reverence.
What to expect
During this class we will lay down the formula for a steady Rhythmic Breath ~ This foundation is the building blocks of Pranayama ~ Adding Breathwav a form of holotropic breathing, this is a technique that is a mixture of steady rhythmic music to keep the pace of the breath with the incline rate of the heart. Continuous cyclical breathing activates the stress response with increased adrenaline and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Mastering this in-between space to over right pre program responses of the autonomic system.
“Empty me out and let the flute master play” Rumi
When:
11:00am – 2.30pm
9th & 23rd November & 14th December
What to Bring:
A towel
Water bottle
A journal
A snack for you
Bring a friend for this transformative experience
Cost:
$40 pp
Please prebook.
Text at 0225731225
Teacher
Alissa Matthieson is the Founder of Breathe Well.
She has been trained in Hatha Yoga, Yoga Restorative practices, Pranayama and Mediation. She has also completed a 200 hour training in Breathwav. Combined with this she has spent many years living in Ashram and mediation environments. Many many hours of personal practice and study assisted alongside these years of deep inquiry.

New Years Nourish & Thrive - FREE ONLINE event
2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Discover the secrets to a balanced and thriving life in our free online workshop, “Nourish and Thrive” with Swami Karma Karuna
This session will introduce you to the importance of caring for your nervous system with practical techniques and insights. Engage in a calming breathing practice, experience the restorative power of Yoga Nidra, and get your questions answered during our interactive Q&A. This workshop is a gateway to our comprehensive Nervous System Reset Online course, offering you an exclusive opportunity to enhance your well-being.
This is an online webinar that will be delivered via Zoom. You will receive an email with link to access to the Zoom webinar 24 hours prior to the event.
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Summer Yoga Buffet Series - Nourish & Focus: A New Year Renewal
2026-01-17 14:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…

ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE
The Yoga Buffet at Anahata Yoga Retreat offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enrich your yoga practice and personal growth journey. Each session includes a blend of theory, yoga, breathwork, and meditation tailored to an inspiring theme, along with tea, fruit, and evening rituals. Join into a healing fire ceremony, heart opening kirtan, and an optional sauna experience. This holistic approach provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of yoga, fostering nourishment, focus, emotional harmony, deep rest, and renewed energy.
Themes

January 17th: Nourish & Focus: A New Year Renewal
January 31st: Chakras: Unlock Your Inner Power
February 21st: Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss
March 7th: Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal
March 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath

Nourish & Focus: A New Year Renewal

Workshop Description: Kickstart your year with a rejuvenating Yoga Buffet session designed to nourish your body, balance your nervous system, and sharpen your focus on your goals, featuring inspiring theory and nourishing yoga techniques like Yoga Nidra to support nervous system balance, resilience, and clarity.
The Schedule

Full Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Includes Tea, Fruit and Evening Rituals
Yoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Online Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Evening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20
Healing Fire Ceremony, Kirtan
BONUS: Optional Sauna If staying for a sauna, bring water bottle and a snack with you.
BOOK HERE
Please arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time.

Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Summer Yoga Buffet Series – Chakras: Unlock Your Inner Power
2026-01-31 14:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…

ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE
The Yoga Buffet at Anahata Yoga Retreat offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enrich your yoga practice and personal growth journey. Each session includes a blend of theory, yoga, breathwork, and meditation tailored to an inspiring theme, along with tea, fruit, and evening rituals. Join into a healing fire ceremony, heart opening kirtan, and an optional sauna experience. This holistic approach provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of yoga, fostering nourishment, focus, emotional harmony, deep rest, and renewed energy.
Themes

January 17th: Nourish & Focus: A New Year Renewal
January 31st: Chakras: Unlock Your Inner Power
February 21st: Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss
March 7th: Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal
March 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath

Chakras: Unlock Your Inner Power
Workshop Description: Explore how chakras relate to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, relationships, and life path in a workshop that delves into the psychology and traditional symbolism of chakras, featuring Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation to enhance your connection to your energy centers, gain self-knowledge, achieve balance, and feel empowered.
The Schedule

Full Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Includes Tea, Fruit and Evening Rituals
Yoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Online Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Evening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20
Healing Fire Ceremony, Kirtan
BONUS: Optional Sauna – If staying for a sauna, bring water bottle and a snack with you.
BOOK HERE
Please arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time.

Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Yoga Nidra Insights & Practice - Free ONLINE Session
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a free online session…
Discover the secrets of Yoga Nidra in our free online workshop, This session will introduce you to the stages of Yoga Nidra, the science behind it and the mental, physical, emotional and energetic benefits. Yoga Nidra is a potent ancient practice with applications for modern needs. It has therapeutic benefits in areas such as digestive issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma and more as well as the capacity to bring new spiritual heights.
In this mini workshop, you will learn about the relevance of Yoga Nidra for your personal life as well as professional development for yoga teachers, healthcare and education industries.
Experience the restorative power of a Yoga Nidra practice with Swami Karma Karuna, who has been teaching and training others in this practice for more than 30 years. Ask questions in the interactive Q and A and leave nourished, inspired and with a tool in your pocket for your daily life.
This workshop is a gateway to our comprehensive Yoga Nidra Teacher’s Training, offering you an exclusive opportunity to grow your skills, offerings and personal growth.
This is an online webinar that will be delivered via Zoom. You will receive an email with link to access once you register.
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15
Swami Karma Karuna will be presenting at Lovefest Golden Bay held at the Tui Events Park in Wainui Bay.
Lovefest is returning this coming summer, a celebration of connection to nature, music, and magic in the magnificent heart of Golden Bay. Our vibrant festival comes alive in the soul-nourishing calm of the Tui Events Park, surrounded by the Abel Tasman National Park, near an amazing beach for swimming.
Lovefest is about Love for self, community, and planet earth. A multigenerational clear heart-centered village where— children, teens, elders, and everyone in between. A place where dance, music, creativity, healing, and connection come alive.
At Lovefest you are immersed in a mix of live music around the fire and on stage, holistic, relational and embodiment workshops, DJs & Conscious Dance, cultural performances and a whole lot of fun, magic, and surprises.
For more info on the festival & to book tickets click here
Workshops & Classes with Swami Karma Karuna
Yoga Products Stall at Love Fest
Check out yoga books and malas with a 30% OFF SPECIAL just for LOVE FEST.
Chat with us about upcoming events, your yoga and meditation questions and join Swami Karma Karuna for inspiring workshops.

Friday 13th February 9-10:30 pm in the Cosy Room
Open Your Heart Kirtan Collective with Swami Karma Karuna, Amba Ma and others
Open your heart, clear your head and energise yourself with “kirtan”, an active sound meditation practice. Kirtan has positive influences on your brainwaves and nervous system, helps one to connect with themselves and others, express emotions in a positive way and connect to Divine Love. Join a collective of kirtanists for joyful chanting, sacred music, rhythm, expression and dancing in this uplifting yogic practice of singing transformative mantras.

Saturday 14th February 7:15-8:45am Mainstage
Heart Harmony: Yoga for Emotional Balance with Swami Karma Karuna
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a transformative journey into the heart, designed to help you direct and balance emotional energy, and open your heart.
Experience heart-opening movements, yogic gestures, breathing practices and a meditation to redirect emotional energy and open the Anahata Nad, the pathway to connecting to the sound of the universe.
These practices offer practical tools to manage emotions and cultivate a heart-centered approach to life and access the joy that comes from living with an open heart.

Saturday 14th February 11am in the Kids Zone
Fun Yoga Adventure for Kids with Swami Karma Karuna
Join us for a playful yoga adventure at the Love Fest! In this interactive session, we’ll explore movement, go on a magic carpet ride, and practice breathing and mindfulness exercises.
This non-competitive class helps children build strength, balance, attention, and coordination, all within a fun and supportive space. Through creative storytelling and imaginative play, children learn emotional wellbeing tools and self-regulation techniques that they can use every day.

Saturday 14th February 4-5:30 in the Cosy Room
Conscious Relationships with Swami Karma Karuna
Life is full of relationships–professional, romantic, family, community, nature; 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, expression and mindfulness techniques that assist in positive communication skills and the ability to remain more balanced in relationships of all kinds.

Sunday 15th February 2-4pm Mainstage
Kirtan Collective and Closing Circle with Swami Karma Karuna, Amba Ma and others
Open your heart, clear your head and energise yourself with “kirtan”, an active sound meditation practice. Kirtan has positive influences on your brainwaves and nervous system, helps one to connect with themselves and others, express emotions in a positive way and connect to Divine Love. Join a collective of kirtanists for joyful chanting, sacred music, rhythm, expression and dancing in this uplifting yogic practice of singing transformative mantras.
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Summer Yoga Buffet Series – Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss
2026-02-21 14:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…

ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE
The Yoga Buffet at Anahata Yoga Retreat offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enrich your yoga practice and personal growth journey. Each session includes a blend of theory, yoga, breathwork, and meditation tailored to an inspiring theme, along with tea, fruit, and evening rituals. Join into a healing fire ceremony, heart opening kirtan, and an optional sauna experience. This holistic approach provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of yoga, fostering nourishment, focus, emotional harmony, deep rest, and renewed energy.
Themes

January 17th: Nourish & Focus: A New Year Renewal
January 31st: Chakras: Unlock Your Inner Power
February 21st: Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss
March 7th: Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal
March 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath

Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss
Workshop Description: Learn to manage your emotions with grace and embrace the path of the heart, Bhakti Yoga. This session offers insights and practices to cultivate emotional balance and deepen your connection to inner love. Enjoy a theory, yoga, pranayama and meditation inspired by the principles of Mantra and Bhakti. Join in a community fire ceremony and kirtan chanting to direct the emotions, open the heart, and activate joy and inner harmony. Add on an optional sauna to end the evening.
The Schedule

Full Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Includes Tea, Fruit and Evening Rituals
Yoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Online Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Evening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20
Healing Fire Ceremony, Kirtan
BONUS: Optional Sauna – If staying for a sauna, bring water bottle and a snack with you.

Please arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time.
BOOK HERE
Alternatively, join us for a our Community Days at Anahata: Give Back & Grow for morning of Karma Yoga (selfless service) as we give love back to the Anahata land and buildings. As a thank you for offering your energy and skills, you are invited to stay and receive our afternoon Yoga Buffet as a gift.

Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. Private Sessions

Yoga Nidra & Manifesting Your Purpose - Free ONLINE Session
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a free online session…
Delve into one of the transformative stages of Yoga Nidra and discover how to manifest your heartfelt dreams in our free online workshop. This session will share the power of sankalpa, a positive statement if intent, utilised when the mind is receptive. Bypass the analytical mind, learn more about planting a seed of intention, the brainwaves states and how Yoga Nidra supports us to let go of blocks and manifest our higher purpose.
In this mini workshop, we will delve into the science of sankalpa for your personal life as well as professional development for yoga teachers, healthcare and education industries.
Experience the focusing power of Yoga Nidra practice with Swami Karma Karuna, who has been teaching and training others in this practice for more than 30 years. Ask questions in the interactive Q and A and leave nourished, inspired and with a tool in your pocket for your daily life.
This workshop is a gateway to our comprehensive Yoga Nidra Teacher’s Training, offering you an exclusive opportunity to grow your skills, offerings and personal growth.
This is an online webinar that will be delivered via Zoom. You will receive an email with link to access once you register.
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Swami Karma Karuna is at YATRA Festival
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-02
Swami Karma Karuna is going to Yatra Festival….
Yatra Opening Ceremony- A Havan for Healing and Transformation
Guided by Swami Karma Karuna
Friday 4:45pm
Join in a Havan Fire Ceremony, based on Yajna, an ancient Vedic ritual, involving the offering of various substances into a consecrated fire while reciting specific mantras. Each offering symbolizes an intention or prayer for healing and well-being. The smoke that arises from the fire is believed to carry these intentions to the Divine realm. The Maha Mritunjaya mantra is a revered chant invoking the qualities of Shiva, the first Yogi; It supports the practitioner to elevate consciousness, develop non-attachment and encourages transformation and healing. This mantra enlivens the power to overcome physical, mental, and spiritual ailments as well as aims to purify the environment and promote positive energy.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

The Art of Letting Go: Relaxation Techniques for Everyday Life
With Swami Karma Karuna
Saturday 10:15-11:45 am
Learn the science and art of relaxation. This workshop offers simple yet effective movement, breath and mindfulness techniques. Release blocks and activate flow, nourishment and more expanded inner space. Equip yourself with practical skills to reduce stress and enhance relaxation, paving the way for a more peaceful and balanced life.
Visit our stall to ask your yoga questions and check out our books, malas and other yoga products.
Click here for more info about Yatra Festival or to get your tickets

Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 ... from pause to power
2026-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Inna Alex, Rita Scholten & Swami Karma Karuna for this workshop.
Discover new ways to relate to and navigate this chapter of your womanhood. Empower your unique journey with deepening your understanding of what is moving within you at this time through this interactive, educational and nourishing day workshop.
For women from peri-menopause into and through menopause, around the ages of 35-60… anyone is welcome!
The Schedule
10.00 Arrive & Welcome
10.15 – 11.15 Session 1a* – Yogic support for the menopausal years – with Karma Karuna
11.15 – 11.30 Short Break
11.30 – 12.45 Session 1b* – Yoga practice to support menopause – with Karma Karuna
12.45 – 1.45 Lunch
1.45 – 3.15 Session 2* – Menopause and how to be in your cocoon before the new butterfly self emerges – with Rita Scholten
3.15-3.30 Short Break
3.30-4.00 Closing Circle
Session Details
Sessions 1a & 1b: Yoga for supporting menopause
The morning sessions will cover theory and practice.
Session 1a focusses on the nervous system and menopause, the importance of sleep and nervous system regulation to support the menopause transition. Includes time for questions and answers to meet your unique needs.
In session 1b, we will practice a series of practical yoga movements, breathing, mindfulness and self care techniques to manage a variety of menopause symptoms that may arise during this life change such as digestive issues, joint stiffness, headaches, changes to the skin, emotions, weight gain and insulin resistance and more. No previous yoga experience required.
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. She also holds a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and specializes in stress management, restorative practices, yoga psychology and women’s health. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science.
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Session 2: Menopause and how to be in your cocoon before the new butterfly self emerges: These are the pre and menopausal years where a reversal is happening from the teenage years. Again wings are spreading yet this time through a longer period as many life stages are purified, brought to the mirror and the sword. After many years a whole new human being has emerged. This is an interactive exploration guided by Rita Scholten.
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Summer Yoga Buffet Series – Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal
2026-03-07 14:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…

ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE
The Yoga Buffet at Anahata Yoga Retreat offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enrich your yoga practice and personal growth journey. Each session includes a blend of theory, yoga, breathwork, and meditation tailored to an inspiring theme, along with tea, fruit, and evening rituals. Join into a healing fire ceremony, heart opening kirtan, and an optional sauna experience. This holistic approach provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of yoga, fostering nourishment, focus, emotional harmony, deep rest, and renewed energy.
Themes

March 7th: Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal
March 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath

Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal
Workshop Description: Experience profound relaxation and renewal with Yoga Nidra, a practice of deep rest and conscious awareness to support good sleep, inner exploration, trauma release and nervous system balance. Explore techniques that promote healing and rejuvenation. Join us for a Yoga Buffet that offers you a soothing and nourishing space through restorative practices and Yoga Nidra.
The Schedule

Full Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Includes Tea, Fruit and Evening Rituals
Yoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Online Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Evening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20
Healing Fire Ceremony, Kirtan
BONUS: Optional Sauna If staying for a sauna, bring water bottle and a snack with you.

Please arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time.
BOOK HERE
Alternatively, join us for a our Community Days at Anahata: Give Back & Grow for morning of Karma Yoga (selfless service) as we give love back to the Anahata land and buildings. As a thank you for offering your energy and skills, you are invited to stay and receive our afternoon Yoga Buffet as a gift.

Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. Private Sessions

The Architecture of Resilience: Nervous System Regulation for Teachers and Practitioners
2026-03-16 11:00 - 12:15 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati for a FREE event
ONLINE VIA ZOOM

How do we remain anchored when the world feels turbulent? For practitioners, yoga teachers and their students, true resilience is the “muscle of the soul,” a conscious return to center that allows us to ride the waves of life.
In this 75-minute interactive Satsang, we explore how understanding the nervous system and building resilience transforms us and supports us to face the ups and downs. We will review how the stages of Yoga Nidra, from establishing Pratyahara to working with our deeper roots—systematically rewire the stress response. This practice supports the teacher’s own vitality while providing essential tools for all to use during life’s challenges.

What We Will Explore:

The Science of “Being”: Shift from high-beta stress frequencies into restorative alpha and theta brainwave states.
Practical Vagal Hacks: 60-second tools to find your center before teaching or in the middle of the challenges of your day.
The Art of Co-regulation: Learn how your own Vagal Tone acts as an “anchor,” directly influencing the safety and depth of your experience with others including the classroom environment for yoga teachers.
Trauma-Informed Nuance: Re-examine the Window of Tolerance to support students who find stillness challenging.
Integrated Practice: A deep Yoga Nidra journey designed to reset the nervous system for both professional and personal renewal.

Time for Q and A: Ask your questions on the nervous system, Yoga Nidra and other relevant topics.

Resilience is the muscle of the soul. It is developed through the conscious choice to return to center, time and time again. — Swami Karma Karuna

Verify your 6pmET in your time zone here.
YANA is a non-profit organization and any monetary support allows us to continue to offer affordable programming to all. If you wish to make an offering, please CLICK HERE
Reserve Your Place
Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda at Bihar School of Yoga and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth.
Holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, she is also senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. With a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology, her work is influenced by her early passion for group and individual dynamics. She is passionate about stress management, restorative practices, yoga psychology, women’s health, and the chakras, offering personalized sessions that integrate yogic and modern therapeutic techniques.
As co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand, she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz.
Private Session

Community Days at Anahata: Give Back & Grow
2026-03-21 08:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026

Join us for a morning of Karma Yoga (selfless service) as we give love back to the Anahata land and buildings. As a thank you for offering your energy and skills, you are invited to stay and receive our afternoon Yoga Buffet as a gift.

Community Day Schedule

08:30 am: Arrival & Welcome
09:00 am – 01:00 pm: Karma Yoga Working Bee (Garden, wood, maintenance, cleaning)
01:00 pm – 02:00 pm: Shared Lunch (A chance to connect with the community)
02:30 pm – 07:00 pm: The Yoga Buffet (Your gift for joining the morning session)

Upcoming Dates & Themes

Saturday, 21st March: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath

Each session includes Theory, Yoga class, Meditation, Fire ceremony, and Kirtan with an optional sauna after the yoga buffet. Tea and fruit will also be available.
How to Join
If you would like to join for the full day and offer your support to Anahata, please email us to register your interest.Email: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz

Summer Yoga Buffet Series - Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath
2026-03-21 14:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…

ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE
The Yoga Buffet at Anahata Yoga Retreat offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enrich your yoga practice and personal growth journey. Each session includes a blend of theory, yoga, breathwork, and meditation tailored to an inspiring theme, along with tea, fruit, and evening rituals. Join into a healing fire ceremony, heart opening kirtan, and an optional sauna experience. This holistic approach provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of yoga, fostering nourishment, focus, emotional harmony, deep rest, and renewed energy.
Themes

March 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath

Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath
Workshop Description: Harness the power of your breath during Hatha Yoga, Pranayama Mudra and Meditation to energize and revitalize your being. This workshop explores the science and art of conscious breath to enhance your vital energy. Participate in a Yoga Buffet that invigorates and uplifts your spirit.
The Schedule

Full Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Includes Tea, Fruit and Evening Rituals
Yoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Online Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20
Theory, Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme
Evening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20
Healing Fire Ceremony, Kirtan
BONUS: Optional Sauna If staying for a sauna, bring water bottle and a snack with you.

Please arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time.
BOOK HERE Alternatively, join us for a our Community Days at Anahata: Give Back & Grow for morning of Karma Yoga (selfless service) as we give love back to the Anahata land and buildings. As a thank you for offering your energy and skills, you are invited to stay and receive our afternoon Yoga Buffet as a gift.
Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. Private Sessions

Harmonizing the Inner Elements: Pancha Tattwa, Gunas & Chakras Journey
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Find your center at Hanging Rock Hall. Join Swami Karma Karuna at Avalokita Yoga for a transformative workshop designed to nourish your soul.

A transformative workshop designed to deepen your understanding and connection to the fundamental forces that shape our existence:
Pancha Tattwa (Five Elements), the Gunas (qualities of nature), and the Chakras (energy centers).

Get ready for insightful discussions & sessions about:
Theory, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Havan, & Kirtan.

Workshop includes:
Theory: Explore the ancient wisdom of the Pancha Tattwa and how these elements interact with the Gunas to influence our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Hatha Yoga: Engage in a Hatha Yoga session tailored to balance the elements within your body, promoting harmony and vitality.
Pranayama: Practice breathing techniques that align your energy with the natural rhythms of the universe, enhancing your inner balance and clarity.
Meditation on Tattwa Yantras: Experience guided yoga nidra and meditation focusing on the sacred Tattwa Yantras, unlocking deeper insights and spiritual awakening.
Havan: A sacred fire ceremony using traditional offerings and mantras to purify the space and refresh the mind.
Kirtan: Soul-stirring communal chanting and music designed to open the heart and uplift the spirit.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their personal growth, deepen their yoga practice, or simply explore the profound connections between the elements, qualities, and energy centers within us.

Info and Bookings: Email us at jacquifletcheryoga@gmail.com or call: (02) 6689 7238
Venue: Hanging Rock Hall
Address: 77 Williams Rd, Wadeville NSW 2474, Australia
Venue

Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. Private Sessions

European Tour 2026
2026-08-01 00:00 - 2026-10-31 23:59 (Pacific/Auckland)
Swami Karma Karuna returns to Europe this NZ Winter for another European Summer Tour.
Details are still being finalised but we can confirm events so far in Norway, Spain, Poland, Germany & Greece.
We will announce more event details here as soon as they become available. Alternatively, you can sign up to our Newsletter here and be sure to hear about this and other Anahata news, straight into your mailbox.
For more info about our Connecting to your Inner Light: A Journey through Chakra, Mantra & Prana – NORWAY 2026

For more info about our Yoga & the Elements: A Tattwa Immersion- GERMANY

For more info about our Yoga & Meditation in Nature Retreat in Mani – GREECE

Connecting to your Inner Light: A Journey through Chakra, Mantra & Prana - NORWAY 2026
2026-08-01 16:30 - 2026-08-08 14:30 (Europe/Oslo)
Join Swami Karma Karuna at the stunning Dharma Mountain Retreat in Norway
Embark on a transformative journey that integrates the profound practices of Mantra and Bhakti Yoga with the exploration of chakras and prana. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve into the science and art of mantra, harmoniously woven with Hatha Yoga and Pranayama. Experience the power of mantra as a channel to uplift and direct emotions through the heart-opening practices of Bhakti Yoga.
Nestled amidst breathtaking trees, mountains, and rivers, Dharma Mountain provides the perfect backdrop for your personal transformation, only two hours from Oslo. Join us for a journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth in a beautiful natural setting. There are many beautiful places to sit in the gardens, by the pond, in the trees or enjoy a sauna.
The Retreat
Engage in a variety of meditative practices, including sitting, writing, and walking meditations and times of silence to deepen the connection to your inner light. The retreat will provide both theoretical insights, the science of the breath and mantra as well as practical lifestyle applications to support your journey.
“Why Mantras? The body is nothing but compressed energy, and this energy responds to vibrations. This energy is so subtle and sensitive that any thought, idea or emotion can alter its nature…..There are certain mantras which can vibrate the energies of the body at certain frequencies and ranges…to demagnetise the energies of the body, strengthen them and to awaken their creative qualities” – Swami Niranjanananda

Chakra
Immerse yourself in the study and practice of Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, and Meditation techniques. This retreat weaves together the theory and techniques to experience your Chakras and Prana, by exploring the nervous system, breath, vibration, energy flows, and lifestyle applications. It offers a unique opportunity to integrate ancient wisdom with modern understanding where you will discover new ways to channel your energy, elevate your consciousness, and connect with your true essence.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth, spiritual insight, inspiration for teaching or simply a moment of tranquility, this retreat provides the perfect environment for transformation. Join us in this sacred space to rejuvenate your spirit and embrace the light within.

Mudra
Delve into the world of Mudras, gestures that express particular states of consciousness and energy. Learn how to consciously use Mudras to influence mental and emotional states, enhance health and wellbeing, and awaken, balance, and redirect Prana.

Prana Practices
The key to the ‘knowledge of prana’ is it’s 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.
Experience the transformative practice of Prana Nidra to enhance the flow of energy within your body. Learn techniques to conserve and direct Prana, promoting healthy organs, an optimal endocrine system, balanced weight, and mental and emotional clarity. Daily classes will include Pranayama practices to support your wellbeing.

Yantra Practices
Geometrical forms influence the mind working beyond the intellect. Yantras can be used in meditations, sometimes together with the focus on Mantra, Prana and/or Chakra to connect and harmonize the whole body.

Mantra Practices
Discover the profound effects of sound vibration on the body and mind. Explore how ancient rishis and yogis used specific vibrations to influence their physical and energetic states. Engage in Nada Yoga, the Yoga of Sound and Bhakti Yoga practices, like kirtan, to support management of emotions and mind, open the heartland the flows of Prana within.
“Kirtan is not religious chanting, nor is it just singing one word many times. It is part of Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound in which you produce sound waves and follow them with your awareness.” – Swami Satyananda

The retreat includes:

Hatha Yoga with Chakra and Mantra Integration: Explore the depths of your practice with guided sessions that harmonize body, mind, and spirit.
Meditative Practices: Engage in Mantra, Yantra, Chakra, and Prana meditations to awaken and balance your inner energies.
Bhakti Yoga: Delve into the heart of devotion with insights into Bhakti yoga, Kirtan and Nada Yoga practices.
Creative Meditations: Experience walking meditation, silence, and other creative practices to cultivate presence and mindfulness.
Community and Connection: Gather with like-minded individuals, sharing experiences and building lasting connections.
Practical Tools for Daily Life: Learn practical techniques to integrate mantra practice into pranayama and everyday living.
Restorative Yoga: Rest and Nurture Your body and mind through yoga

Additional Information
Food
Food is vegetarian with some egg and dairy, it is possible to cater for vegans and allergies. Three meals a day is included in the price and Dharma Mountain can cater for intolerances and allergies, just let us know what your needs are when signing up.

Accomodation
Accommodation is in shared cabins with two or three bedrooms and in some of the cabins there is an open loft that can be an extra bedroom. Each cabin has a small kitchen area and one bathroom with a shower.
You can also choose more privacy and contact with nature by sleeping in a tent or campervan. You can bring your own tent and sleeping gear or choose Dharma Mountains glamping tent with some furniture and a bed.
Price depends on type of accommodation chosen.
Early Bird available until 30th August 2025 & further discount available from those traveling from outside of Norway.

Teacher
Main teacher for the retreat is Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati. She is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 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.
Swami Karma Karuna is a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand, a Residential yoga retreat offering and integral yogic lifestyle.
She also travels throughout the world leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering one to one yoga and lifestyle sessions. Private Sessions Assistant Teacher:
Silje Sridharana Indreeide runs Anahata Yoga and is the assistant teacher for the retreat. Since her teens she has been passionate about how to find inner peace. Yoga and meditation met that need and she has been practicing since she first went to India as a 20-year old. She has studied 1 year at Yogalærerskolen i Norge, 6 years apprenticeship with Yggdrasil Yogaskole and has her teacher training from Bihar School of Yoga, the Rikhia Ashram. Silje also studied medicine for 1 1/2 years. Silje has 20 years experience teaching yoga and meditation, the last 12 full time. Silje makes the podcast: Anahata -kortreist yoga

Yoga & the Elements: A Tattwa Immersion- GERMANY
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06
Join Swami Karma Karuna in Leipzig, Germany for a yoga ecology retreat exploring the Five elements and their relationship to the chakras.
Embark on a transformative 2-night yoga ecology retreat near the serene landscapes of Leipzig, Germany. This immersive weekend invites you to explore the profound wisdom of the Pancha Tattwa (Five Elements) and their integral relationship to the subtle body and the chakras.
Guided by an experienced visiting senior teacher, Swami Karma Karuna, this retreat is designed for deep inner reflection and connection with nature’s fundamental forces. Through a blend of classical Hatha Yoga, potent Pranayama (breathing techniques), profound meditation, and enriching theory sessions, you will learn techniques to support harmonization of the elements within your own being.
Discover how the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether manifest in your physical body and mind, influencing your emotions and overall well-being. This journey into self-knowledge provides practical tools to cultivate balance, remove obstacles, and return to your daily life with greater awareness, calm, and vitality.
Key Highlights

Classical Hatha Yoga: Engage in tailored physical practices designed to balance each element and promote harmony and vitality.
Pranayama & Meditation: Learn essential breathing techniques and meditative practices, including Tattwa and Chakra meditation to connect with the elements within.
Chakra & Element Theory: Participate in enlightening talks and workshops connecting the chakras to their respective elements, gaining a deeper understanding of your own personality and expression in the world.
Ritual Practices: Experience the power of ritual, including fire ceremony, Tree Puja, Walking Meditation and more, as a bridge between practice and living with yogic awareness.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the wisdom and dedicated guidance of a Swami and senior teacher with extensive international experience.

Join us to step away from the urban bustle and immerse yourself in this enriching experience, a path towards self-healing and global wellness.
Additional Information
Begin: Friday 6 pm
End: Sunday 12:30 pm
Place: Südhaus, An der Schmiede 4, 04425 Taucha, OT Sehlis, Near Leipzig
Venue Website: http://www.schmiede04.net https://twitter.com/schmiede04 https://instagram.com/schmiede04

Contact for booking:
Ankedieter@yahoo.com

Price:
330 € with biological vegan meals and accommodation in double room
285 € with biological, vegan meals and accommodation in dormitory
270 € with biological, vegan meals without accommodation (it is possible to sleep in a tent or own camping car or book your own room in Taucha/ Sehlis)
The Schedule

Sample Schedule (subject to change)
07:30-9:00 Morning Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation Guided Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and
Meditation focusing on elements and chakras
9:00 Breakfast A gentler, more restorative Hatha session focusing on deep release and integration of the morning’s theory.
10:30 Workshop/Theory Session In-depth exploration of the Pancha Tattwa theory,
chakra connections, yoga ecology and practical ways to integrate elemental wisdom into daily life.
12:30 Yoga Nidra A deep relaxation practice focused on chakras and elements
1:00 Lunch & Free Time Private Sessions available A light lunch followed by personal time for reflection, walking in nature near Leipzig, or quiet rest.
15:00 Afternoon Session -Theory, Practical, Nature Immersion Ritual and Meditation
17:00 Healing Fire Ceremony and Kirtan
19:00 Dinner A communal evening meal.

Weekend Structure Example
Friday: Arrival 17:00-18:00
18:00 Grounding Class (focus on Earth Element and grounding)
19:00 Dinner
20:15 Opening talk and ritual

Saturday:
Full day as per the schedule above (focusing on Water and Fire elements).

Sunday:
Morning activities as per the schedule (focusing on Air and Space elements) with closing circle.

Teacher

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Yoga & Meditation in Nature Retreat in Mani - GREECE
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-10
Step into a world of tranquility and self-discovery at our Yoga, Meditation & Nature Connection Retreat with Swami Karma Karuna & Sannyasi Mudita.
This is a unique opportunity to receive the yogic teachings in a small group setting!
Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Mani Penninsula, where the magnificent Taygetos Mountains meets the turquoise ocean, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore the harmonious interplay between nature and yogic practices.
Over the course of one enchanting week, you will journey through the elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether—each day dedicated to deepening your connection with these natural forces. Engage in grounding asanas and pranayama, meditate on the calming essence of earth, water and fire, and immerse yourself in the expansive energy of air and ether. These practices are designed to cultivate balance, enhance mindfulness, and foster a profound sense of inner peace.
In addition to traditional yogic techniques such as asana, pranayama, yoga nidra and meditation, this retreat emphasizes nature connection. Enjoy guided nature outings and cultural excursions that encourage you to connect deeply with the natural world. This is a journey of transformation, reflection, and renewal—a chance to nurture your spirit and awaken your senses in an environment of unparalleled beauty.
Secure your place in this transformative experience and embark on a path to personal growth and ecological harmony. Nurture yourseld with healing treatments in your free time or get one to one support in a yoga therapy or somatic trauma therapy session.
The all organic Bio-Guesthouse ManiSonnenlink offers a range of beautiful, harmonious spaces. Choose the best option for you amongst a shared apartment, bungalow or luxury tent!
Retreat Highlights

Elemental Balance: Explore the mind, body, and emotions through the five elements, learning to identify and correct imbalances for greater well-being.
Grounding Earth: Cultivate stability by working with the Earth element, finding balance between feeling grounded in daily life and avoiding rigid thinking patterns.
Embrace Flow: Connect with the Water element through mindful movement, cultivating emotional flow and adaptability in your life.
Soothe the Fire: Learn techniques to balance your internal Fire element, managing nervous system over-activation or dullness and enhancing digestive wellness.
Activate Air & Prana: Activate your internal prana, fostering lightness and mental clarity.
Find Stillness: Enhance mindfulness with practices dedicated to deep inner stillness to support clarity and inner peace.
Integrated Practices: Utilize a diverse toolkit including asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, nature ritual and lifestyle habits to bring your internal elements into harmony.
Immersive Renewal: Experience deep relaxation and internal shifts through immersive nature meditations and specific yoga nidra sessions in a stunning natural environment.

Practice Sessions with focus on the elements include

Hatha Yoga: Use postures to connect and balance the five elements
Breathing Techniques: Learn pranayama practices to calm the mind and energize the body.
Yoga Nidra: Dive into a state of conscious relaxation for profound rest.
Meditation: Cultivate mindfulness and inner peace through guided meditation sessions immersed in the five elements.
Self-Enquiry: Explore self-reflection practices to deepen understanding and awareness.
Mantra: Harness the power of sound vibrations to uplift and focus the mind

The Schedule

Sample Schedule (subject to change)
8:30-10:00 Hatha Yoga and Pranayama
10:00-11:00 Brunch
11-12:30 Theory, Group Discussion and Interactive Session
12:30-1:00 Yoga Nidra
1:00-5:00 Free Time and option to book private sessions and healing treatments
5:30-6:30pm Outing with Nature Meditation, Kirtan or Dance Practice
7:00 Dinner
Some afternoons will have longer excursions, and some evenings will have activities which may include:
Greek dance Taygetos and evening out at a Greek Taverna
Kirtan and Mantra evening
Cave and ocean outings with nature meditations
Hike in the Taygetos Mountains

Investment
Retreat price inclusive of Accommodation, Brunch, Dinner and excursions!
1045€ in double Luxury tent; single 1110€
1450€ in shared double room; 1765€ single room
(Not included: travel to and from the venue, private sessions, massages, travel insurance and extra meals or drinks outside the group plan)
Private Sessions & Massage will also be available at an additional cost and can be booked on arrival.
To reserve your retreat place, please contact Mudita by email or by phone +30 69333 60499 (WhatsApp, Signal)
Teachers

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Private Sessions

Sannyasi Mudita is a dedicated practitioner and instructor with over 40 years of experience in the healing arts. Born in Germany, Mudita began her journey into Hatha Yoga and Meditation in 1982, eventually expanding her expertise into a two-year full-time study of Naturopathy at the Paracelsus School.
Since 1992, she has served as a holistic bodyworker, integrating her deep knowledge of the human system into her teaching and therapeutic practice. Her formal yogic education is extensive and global, spanning studies at the Satyananda Academy Hellas, a 200-hour Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, and a comprehensive Yoga Diploma from the Academy of Yoga Science in Australia. Having lived the ashram yogic lifestyle and instructed professionally since 2006, Mudita combines traditional wisdom with clinical insight to help students release physical and mental blockages and restore the body-mind connection.
“It is my mission to support people finding their inner balance and harmony through Yoga, and where it is needed, support them further with Holistic Bodywork (massage, craniosacral therapy, and other) to release blockages from their body-mind.” – Mudita
