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SUMMARY:Explore Your 'Self' Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle\nBegin your yogic journey and become immersed in the beauty and simplicity of a yogic lifestyle on our signature retreat.\nUse it as a stepping stone to our 4 week Yogic Life Skills program.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These Explore Your Self retreats are available most months throughout the year so check our calendar for more info. \nGive yourself the space and time to learn more about yourself in this holistic and practical introduction into the Yogic Lifestyle. Experience bringing together different yoga and meditation practices for an enhanced level of understanding. Receive a broad range of tools to take away with you in order to start supporting yourself through the hustle and bustle of life. \nThis is an opportunity for self-discovery and development in a supportive environment surrounded by some of the most stunning nature NZ has to offer. No previous yoga experience necessary – everybody is welcome! \nThe programme includes: \n• Hatha yoga classes\n• Small group discussions\n• Guided meditation\n• Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\n• Karma yoga (action with meditative awareness)\n• Daily chanting\n• Kirtan (singing mantras to music)\n• Havan (ancient Vedic fire ceremony) \nThe Explore Your ‘Self’ retreats are also an easy-entry point for our longer\, 4 week Yogic Life Skills program. Learn to live a more conscious life while increasing your knowledge and participation in a yogic lifestyle. \nStart Time: from 5pm Monday – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday\nComplimentary pick up: Monday 30th April 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 6th May 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”100″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna\, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, NZ\, is an engaging\, intuitive yoga teacher with more than 25 years of training and experience. She specialises in therapeutic applications of yoga\, yoga nidra relaxation and prank 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=”101″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]• Hatha yoga classes\n• Small group discussions\n• Guided meditation\n• Daily chanting\n• Kirtan (singing mantras to music)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]6 nights\, shared accommodation with meals and all retreat inclusions. \nPrivate yoga and therapeutic consultations\, bodywork and nutritional guidance are available by appointment – please email us for more information. \nLimited private room options are available\, to find out more\, please email us directly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n \n Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna\n\n \n February 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026 \n\n \n \n Book Now\n \n \n \n\n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/explore-your-self-apr18
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180423
DTSTAMP:20251216T080044
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Professional Development Retreat - 9 day option
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]9-Day residential – Total 125 Hours – including 3 months training package \nOr a 5-Day personal retreat option (see link below) \nA professional development course designed for yoga teachers\, health and education professionals and or anybody interested in a yogic immersion focused on relaxation techniques. Explore tools to systematically address the tensions in the body\, mind and emotions\, inducing a deep state of relaxation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative Yoga are key practices to equip aspirants and practitioners with yogic skills and techniques for self support\, as well as for clients and/or students. The methods taught in the training will assist in the release of deep muscular\, mental and emotional tension\, inducing calmness and clarity for a range of life and health situations. \nYoga Nidra\nYoga Nidra is a state of being in which the mind lets go of the external world and turns inwards giving the senses a deep rest from the activities of contemporary society. The mind is gradually trained to connect into tranquility effortlessly. Yoga Nidra systematically releases tension experienced in the muscles\, the breath\, and the nervous system. Ultimately the practice works directly on the mind to release impressions from the past and anxieties about the future. \nBasic Breathing Methods and Restorative Yoga\nThe benefits of Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative Yoga include the dismantling of chronic tension patterns\, enhanced immune function\, effective cellular respiration\, reduced hypertension in the cardiovascular system\, reduced mental and emotional tension\, a body-mind returned to a natural state of ease and equilibrium. \nApplications in professional life\nThese tools are being by psychiatrists\, psychotherapists\, medical and health professionals and yoga teachers in a variety of settings including schools\, offices\, community centres\, drug and alcohol rehabilitation\, prisons and nursing homes. They may be effective in the management of:\n* Stress\, Anxiety\, Insomnia & Depression\n* Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\n* Addictions\n* High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease\n* Respiratory conditions\n* Neurological conditions and motor impairment\n* Chronic disorders\n* Digestive Issues\n* Asthma and Diabetes \nThere are two options:\nOption 1: This 9 day Professional Development retreat which is followed by course work undertaken at home. \nOption 2: A 5 day personal retreat – Practice Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative yoga and immersion into the the yoga lifestyle\, with plenty of time for reflection and optional sessions. \nOption 1 Includes a 9-Day onsite module – Total 125 Hours – 3 months training package \nThis comprises a minimum of 2 months of personal practice combined with periods of instruction and theoretical study in both face-to-face and online learning environments.\nOnce the foundations of personal practice are set\, teaching methodology\, skills and teaching practice are introduced\, working towards a final teaching assessment. \nStart Time: 10am Thursday\, 13th Apr – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Sunday\, 22nd Apr\nComplimentary pick up: 5.45pm Wednesday 12th Apr\, Golden Bay Visitor Centre. Complimentary drop off: 11am Sunday 22nd Apr\, back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”100″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna\, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, NZ\, is an engaging\, intuitive yoga teacher with more than 25 years of training and experience. She specialises in therapeutic applications of yoga\, yoga nidra relaxation and prank practices and shares in a simple and practical way\, inspiring people to access and apply yogic practices in their own lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Option 1: A 9 day Professional Development retreat which is followed by course work undertaken at home. \nOption 2: A 5 day personal retreat – Practice Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative yoga and immersion into the the yoga lifestyle\, with plenty of time for reflection and optional sessions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Includes a 9-Day onsite module – Total 125 Hours – 3 months training package \nThis comprises a minimum of 2 months of personal practice combined with periods of instruction and theoretical study in both face-to-face and online learning environments.\nOnce the foundations of personal practice are set\, teaching methodology\, skills and teaching practice are introduced\, working towards a final teaching assessment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]9 nights\, shared accommodation with meals and all retreat inclusions. \nPrivate yoga and therapeutic consultations\, bodywork and nutritional guidance are available by appointment – please email us for more information. \nLimited private room options are available\, to find out more\, please email us directly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-instructors-training-apr2018
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180419
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Immersion Retreat - 5 day option
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]A yogic immersion into Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods & Restorative Yoga focused on relaxation techniques. Explore tools to systematically address the tensions in the body\, mind and emotions to induce a deep state of relaxation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative Yoga are key practices to equip yoga aspirants with yogic skills and techniques for self support. Theses methods will assist in the release of deep muscular\, mental and emotional tension\, inducing calmness and clarity for a range of life and health situations. \nIn this retreat you will experience and learn about the practices of Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga with time for self-study and personal reflection or simply to enjoy a walk in our neighbouring Abel Tasman National Park. \n* Yoga practices for your own health\n* Breath and the link with relaxation theory\n* Yoga Lifestyle\n* SWAN Practice\n* Restorative Hatha yoga\, Breathing practices\, Yoga Nidra\, Meditation\, Mantra meditation\n* Understanding the techniques of Yoga Nidra & Restorative yoga from a practical and theoretical point of view\n* Option for deep theory sessions including the science behind the techniques\n* Restorative Hatha yoga\, Breathing practices\, Yoga Nidra\, Meditation\, Mantra meditation \nStart Time: 10am Friday\, 13th Apr – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Wednesday\, 18th Apr\nComplimentary pick up: 5.45pm Thursday\, 12th Apr\, Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: 11am Wednesday\, 18th Apr\, back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre \nInterested in our Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga Instructor Training – Professional Development Retreat? Click here for more information.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”100″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna\, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, NZ\, is an engaging\, intuitive yoga teacher with more than 25 years of training and experience. She specialises in therapeutic applications of yoga\, yoga nidra relaxation and prank 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=”101″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]This 5 day personal retreat offers- \n\nYoga Nidra\, Basic Breathing Methods and Restorative yoga\nimmersion into the the yoga lifestyle\, with plenty of time for reflection\nother optional sessions\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nBasic Breathing Techniques\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nRestorative Yoga\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]5 nights\, shared accommodation with meals and all retreat inclusions. \nPrivate yoga and therapeutic consultations\, bodywork and nutritional guidance are available by appointment – please email us for more information. \nLimited private room options are available\, to find out more\, please email us directly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-immersion
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180403
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SUMMARY:Igniting the Inner Fire Retreat
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]Meditation and yoga practices to increase vital energy and balance the digestive fire.\nLearn the power of the Manipura chakra\, your navel energy centre\, and how to balance it to enhance health and vitality.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Explore transformative yogic practices to increase vital energy and stoke and balance the digestive fire. Delve into manipura chakra\, to catalyse growth and evolution. Manipura\, the navel centre\, is the key to physical health\, personal power and the storehouse of vital energy. Light your inner fire with yoga\, breath\, energy locks\, meditation practice and deep relaxation. \nLearn theory and practice to fire up and balance your digestive system\, and your core\, physically and energetically. Gain insights into modern nutritional ideas and enjoy yoga practices to strengthen and balance your digestive system. \nFrom this knowledge you will gain other benefits such as: \n\nmore vitality and energy\nmore self confidence\nand better focus in life\n\nLearn yoga and meditation practices\, including \n\nYoga Nidra Relaxation (which is intimately connected to balanced digestion)\nHatha Yoga and breathing practices for the navel area to balance and strengthen the fire and the vitality\nNutrition and food wisdom to stoke and balance the digestion\nexploration of the manipura chakra – the practical aspects as well as the esoteric\, physical\, mental and emotional\n\nJoin in some Easter games\, and there will be morning chanting and a fire ceremony. \nRead more about Igniting Your Inner Fire here \nStart Time: 10am Friday 30th Mar – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 11am Monday 2nd Apr\nComplimentary pick up: Thursday 29th March 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\nComplimentary drop off: Monday 2nd April 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”100″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna\, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, NZ\, is an engaging\, intuitive yoga teacher with more than 25 years of training and experience. She specialises in therapeutic applications of yoga\, yoga nidra relaxation and prank 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=”578″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Sannyasin Atmabhava came to yoga because of health reasons\, and the practical and scientific methods of this style of yoga immediately made a strong impression. He is a living example of how health can be transformed through yoga and shares his interests in Yogic Lifestyle\, Diet & Nutrition\, Pranayama\, Meditation and Mantra & Kirtan.[/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_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nLearn yoga and meditation practices\, including\nYoga Nidra Relaxation (which is intimately connected to balanced digestion)\nHatha Yoga and breathing practices for the navel area to balance and strengthen the fire and the vitality\nNutrition and food wisdom to stoke and balance the digestion\nexploration of the manipura chakra – the practical aspects as well as the esoteric\, physical\, mental and emotional\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]\n\nDaily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\nKarma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\nFire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]3 nights\, shared accommodation with meals and all retreat inclusions. \nPrivate yoga and therapeutic consultations\, bodywork and nutritional guidance are available by appointment – please email us for more information. \nLimited private room options are available\, to find out more\, please email us directly[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/inner-fire-retreat
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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