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SUMMARY:The Architecture of Resilience: Nervous System Regulation for Teachers and Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati for a FREE event\nONLINE VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nIn 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. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWhat We Will Explore: \n\nThe Science of “Being”: Shift from high-beta stress frequencies into restorative alpha and theta brainwave states.\nPractical Vagal Hacks: 60-second tools to find your center before teaching or in the middle of the challenges of your day.\nThe 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.\nTrauma-Informed Nuance: Re-examine the Window of Tolerance to support students who find stillness challenging.\nIntegrated Practice:  A deep Yoga Nidra journey designed to reset the nervous system for both professional and personal renewal.\n\nTime for Q and A: Ask your questions on the nervous system\, Yoga Nidra and other relevant topics. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_align=”center” color=”#000000″]\n\nResilience is the muscle of the soul. It is developed through the conscious choice to return to center\, time and time again. — Swami Karma Karuna \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nVerify your 6pmET in your time zone here. \nYANA 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 \n[/vc_column_text]Reserve Your Place [vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \nHolding 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. \nAs 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. \n[/vc_column_text]Private Session [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/nervous-system-resilience-for-teachers-and-practitioners
CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Guest Events, Retreats & Workshops,Meditation,Online Courses,Swami Karma Karuna,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
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SUMMARY:Community Days at Anahata: Give Back & Grow
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFEBRUARY & MARCH 2026\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJoin 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCommunity Day Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n08:30 am: Arrival & Welcome\n09:00 am – 01:00 pm: Karma Yoga Working Bee (Garden\, wood\, maintenance\, cleaning)\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm: Shared Lunch (A chance to connect with the community)\n02:30 pm – 07:00 pm: The Yoga Buffet (Your gift for joining the morning session) \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nUpcoming Dates & Themes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nSaturday\, 21st March: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath\n\nEach 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nHow to Join\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/community-days-at-anahata-give-back-grow
CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Yoga Buffet Series - Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThemes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nMarch 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nFull Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40  \nTheory\, Yoga\, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme\nIncludes Tea\, Fruit and Evening Rituals \nYoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25 \nTheory\, Yoga\, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme \nOnline Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20 \nTheory\, Yoga\, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme \nEvening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20 \nHealing Fire Ceremony\, Kirtan \nBONUS: Optional Sauna If staying for a sauna\, bring water bottle and a snack with you. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPlease arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time. \n[/vc_column_text]BOOK HERE [vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/summer-yoga-buffet-series-pranayama-mudras-energize-with-breath
CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Online Courses,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
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SUMMARY:Steady in the Storm: Practical Tools for Balance
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for a transformative 75-minute workshop designed to help you navigate the modern world with unshakeable balance and resilience. When the world feels chaotic\, our nervous system often defaults to survival mode—leaving us stuck in cycles of fight\, flight\, or freeze. To stay grounded\, we must learn how to shift from reactive stress to intentional stillness and conscious action. In this practical session\, you will discover how to soothe your nervous system and reclaim your inner peace. We will explore how to move beyond simply “getting through the day” to building a foundation of lasting stability. Using a blend of ancient wisdom and modern tools\, you will learn about:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nSankalpa: Crafting a “”heart-felt resolve”” to stay centered amidst external pressure.\nYoga Nidra: A deep\, guided meditation to reset your baseline and release stored tension.\nConscious Breath: Immediate techniques to “”brake”” the stress response in real-time.\nGrounding Practices: Everyday rituals to keep you steady when life moves fast.\n\n[/vc_column_text]Register Now – It’s FREE [vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapst with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and a 3 year certificate course in Australia. She is also certified by Yoga Alliance as a YACEP (Yoga Education Provider) and is a senior teacher of Yoga New Zealand and a member of SYTA and IYTA Yoga organisations. \nA 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 including stress and emotion management\, Restorative Therapeutic Practices\, 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 on yoga therapy topics\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami 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. \nSeveral guided practice MP3 tracks including Hatha Yoga classes\, Yoga Nidra and Meditation techniques are available through Anahata Yoga Retreat web-site and articles on a variety of subjects can be read in the Australian Yoga Life Magazine. More info is available www.anahata-retreat.org.nz[/vc_column_text]Private Session [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/steady-in-the-storm-practical-tools-for-balance-unshakeable-balance-and-resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T101500
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
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SUMMARY:Resilience: Nervous System Regulation for Teachers and Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nHow 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. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nIn this 75-minute Sangha\, 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. There will be time for questions. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWhat We Will Explore:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Science of “Being”: Shift from high-beta stress frequencies into restorative alpha and theta brainwave states.\nPractical Vagal Hacks: 60-second tools to find your center before teaching or in the middle of the challenges of your day.\nThe 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.\nTrauma-Informed Nuance: Re-examine the Window of Tolerance to support students who find stillness challenging.\nIntegrated Practice: A deep Yoga Nidra journey designed to reset the nervous system for both professional and personal renewal.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTime for Q and A: Ask your questions on the nervous system\, Yoga Nidra and other relevant topics \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nResilience is the muscle of the soul. It is developed through the conscious choice to return to center\, time and time again. — Swami Karma Karuna \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThese events are always FREE to YogaNZ members.  \nRegister for this Sangha by logging into the YogaNZ website\, and find the registration link under ‘Resources and Learning’ in the members area. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker and registered Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience in the Yoga field. She holds a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy\, is a senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand and receives regular training in India through the Bihar School of Yoga.  She is passionate about stress management\, restorative practices\, yoga psychology\, women’s health\, chakras and prana practices. \nShe is a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand and 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 \n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/resilience-nervous-system-regulation-for-teachers-and-practitioners
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
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SUMMARY:(2026 - April) Nervous System Reset Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nWelcome to ‘Nervous System Reset Course‘ — a 6-week online learning experience that encourages your mind-body connection.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJoin us as we explore relaxation processes and share with you tools to regulate your own nervous system\, all while building emotional and mental resilience. In this course we focus strongly on Yoga Nidra as it promotes better sleep\, reduces feelings of stress and concentrates on the  release of trauma. \nThis online classroom will also delve into the nervous system\, somatic techniques for regulation\, poly-vagal theory\, window of tolerance\, the structure\, science and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra as well as exploration and practice of  conscious breathing techniques\,  Restorative Yoga\, sleep hygiene and more\, in a way that is accessible to everyone. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nUpon enrollment student will get access to some resources and base practices. From the 9th of April\, the week 1 content becomes available. Live sessions start on Sundays\, 12th of April til 17th of May. Students have exclusive access to educational content for a 3 month period (including ability to download all of the content) in a range of engaging formats including: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n6x 1.5hr LIVE ZOOM lectures\, discussions and a practical class as well as written\, audio\, video and guided home study resources.  \n30hrs Continuing Education  \n‘Nervous System Reset’ is led by Swami Karma Karuna\, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is a dedicated\, accessible and intuitive yoga teacher\, certified Yoga Therapist and an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist with more than 30 years of experience working with a wide range of people. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nZOOM LIVES\, DATES\, AND INTERNATIONAL TIME ZONES: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Note: Check your daylight savings adjustments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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. \n[/vc_column_text]Private Session [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/2026-april-nervous-system-reset-course
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260426T144500
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SUMMARY:Nelson Yoga Festival
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna is joining the Nelson Yoga Festival\, along with her fellow Yoga Teachers. \nFind your flow.\nEnjoy unlimited yoga and indulge at your own pace. \nDiscover Yoga.\nCreate your own itinerary\, sample a variety of styles and teachers. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nImmerse yourself\n\n\n\n\nFind a new flow\, embrace wellness and spiritual awakening at the 2026 Nelson Yoga Festival. Connect in a friendly community atmosphere with supportive yoga instructors\, mindfulness\, sound healings and workshops. \nThe Nelson Yoga Festival weekend offers you access to multiple Yoga classes suitable for all skill levels. The perfect place to experience a variety of different forms of yoga including Vinyasa\, Hatha\, Yoga Nidra\, Yin\, Kundalini & more. If you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi you can enjoy this opportunity to go deeper into your personal practice. The journey extends far beyond the mat. Awaken your senses with resonant sound healing sessions\, find freedom through conscious movement\, and explore the power of your own breath in dedicated workshops. \nIn-between yoga sessions take in the stunning natural surrounds of Nelson’s golden beaches\, untouched forests and rugged mountain landscapes. All classes are included with entry so start planning your weekend yoga getaway today. \nTransformation awaits you. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPower of AUM Mantra\nDate: Saturday 25th April \nTime: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nDelve into the history\, science\, and spiritual capacity of the AUM Mantra. Experience different ways to chant this potent source sound and join in on a powerful collective sound meditation. Feel the change in your brain waves\, the flow of energy within your body and experience the benefits of using mantra to clear the mind\, support nervous system balance\, enhance healing and activate a state of meditation.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nChakra & Element Journey: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Harmony\nDate: Sunday 26th April \nTime: 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm \n\n\nImmerse yourself in a transformative journey\, exploring the profound wisdom of the chakras and the five elements. This workshop is an exploration of the “inner landscape”—the intricate tapestry of energy within and around us. Through a blend of theory\, Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama\, and Yantra/Mantra Meditation\, you will learn to recognize and harmonize the energies of earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and ether within. More than just a physical practice\, these tools are designed to deepen your self-awareness and provide practical insights into your personality and how you interact with the world. Join us to unlock the secrets of your energetic system\, paving the way for personal growth\, inner harmony\, and a more balanced daily life. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Get Your Tickets Now [vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami 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. \nHolding 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. \nAs 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. \n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/nelson-yoga-festival-2
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T120000
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SUMMARY:Embracing Menopause... 5-Week Online Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna together with Dr Marissa Kelaher\, Shanti Smith\, Ana Norambuena\, and Rita Scholten for a 5-week online course!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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 online workshop series with experienced New Zealand health and wellbeing practitioners. \nFor women from peri-menopause into and through menopause\, for any ages of 35+. All are welcome![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTiming & Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n5 live sessions on Tuesdays: April 28 – May 26 \nTimes for various timezones: \nUK & European morning: 8-10am BST\, 9-11am CEST \nAustralia & NZ afternoon/evening: AEST 5-7pm\, NZST 7-9pm \nRecordings of theory content of the live sessions will be made available following each session. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nInvestment\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n5-week course participation: NZ$115/165/235 (community supported / sustaining rate / pay-it-forward) \nRecordings only: NZ$75 \nWe also have 3 koha tickets for those who cannot afford either of the above rates. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]28 April: Session 1 – The Thresholds of Menopause: The journey from cocoon to rebirth – with Rita Scholten \n5 May: Session 2 – Hormones during Perimenopause/Menopause – with Dr Marissa Kelaher \n12 May: Session 3 – The Nervous System Toolkit: Yogic Support for Regulation\, Sleep and Vitality – with Karma Karuna \n19 May: Session 4 – Hormonal Balance and the Gut-Brain-Connection\, plus key nutrients for on-going wellness – with Shanti Smith \n26 May: Session 5 – Menopause and the Emotional Body – with Ana Norambuena[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession Content\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession 1: The Thresholds of Menopause: The journey from cocoon to rebirth:\nThese 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. \nRita facilitates threshold ceremonies to consciously mark life stages. Mainly through the Rites of Passage Foundation as well in private life she assists young people to become a young adult. Recently\, she is embarking on the path to become a fledging Elder\, a life stage that is knocking on her door. \nSession 2: Hormones during Perimenopause/Menopause\nMarissa will cover what occurs to hormones during perimenopause/menopause\, how these impact on health and well-being (and what/why common symptoms occur)\, plus lifestyle and nutrition strategies that can help. She also has a section on when to consider HRT\, types available\, pros and cons. \nDr Marissa Kelaher is a qualified practicing medical doctor\, who also has extensive additional training in Lifestyle Medicine; Nutritional and Environmental Medicine; and Integrative Health. She has a passion for teaching people how to improve their health naturally. Dr Marissa also regularly runs health workshops\, and speaks at retreats and events NZ wide. \nwww.yourlifestylemedics.com \nSession 3: The Nervous System Toolkit: Yogic Support for Regulation\, Sleep and Vitality\nThis session will cover theory and practice. The first part focuses 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.\nThen 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. \nSwami 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession 4: Hormonal balance and the gut-brain-connection\nYou will discover why gut health and a thriving microbiome are powerful allies through every stage of peri- and menopause. Explore how the gut-brain connection shapes hormonal balance\, mood\, and energy\, and learn practical\, nourishing strategies—plus key nutrients—to support resilience and ongoing wellness. Expect warmth\, clarity\, and a dash of humor\, because this journey is about empowerment and thriving\, not just surviving. \nShanti is a Naturopath\, Herbalist\, Colon Hydrotherapist\, and holistic wellness guide with over two decades of experience. She weaves gut health—and the vital role of the microbiome—into the foundation of her work\, guiding others to lasting vitality by reconnecting body\, mind\, and spirit in a way that feels both natural and sustainable. She provides a variety of functional testing options\, including comprehensive hormone panels and in-depth gut microbiome analysis\, with appointments available both online and in person. \nhttps://thrivetherapies.co.nz/ \nSession 5: Menopause and the Emotional Body / Discovery into the transition of who you are becoming\nMenopause is not just a physical transition — it is a significant process that invites honest reflection and opens the doorways to personal transformation. Together\, we will explore how this transition can become a powerful opportunity to pause\, re-evaluate\, and re-design life in alignment with who you are now — and who you are becoming. \nAna meets women where they are — raw\, real\, rising. She brings presence and love\, welcoming both the cracking open and the fierce clarity that often comes with it. In her space\, you’re not asked to be less — you’re invited to become more of who you truly are.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/embracing-menopause-5-week-online-course
CATEGORIES:Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
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SUMMARY:Harmonizing the Inner Elements: Pancha Tattwa\, Gunas & Chakras Journey
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFind your center at Hanging Rock Hall. Join Swami Karma Karuna at Avalokita Yoga for a transformative workshop designed to nourish your soul.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=”14602″ primary_title=”” hover_title=””]\n\n\nA transformative workshop designed to deepen your understanding and connection to the fundamental forces that shape our existence: \nPancha Tattwa (Five Elements)\, the Gunas (qualities of nature)\, and the Chakras (energy centers). \n  \nGet ready for insightful discussions & sessions about: \nTheory\, Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, Meditation\, Havan\, & Kirtan. \n\n\n[/vc_hoverbox][vc_column_text]\nWorkshop includes:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nHatha Yoga: Engage in a Hatha Yoga session tailored to balance the elements within your body\, promoting harmony and vitality. \nPranayama: Practice breathing techniques that align your energy with the natural rhythms of the universe\, enhancing your inner balance and clarity. \nMeditation on Tattwa Yantras: Experience guided yoga nidra and meditation focusing on the sacred Tattwa Yantras\, unlocking deeper insights and spiritual awakening. \nHavan: A sacred fire ceremony using traditional offerings and mantras to purify the space and refresh the mind. \nKirtan: Soul-stirring communal chanting and music designed to open the heart and uplift the spirit. \nThis 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. \n  \nInfo and Bookings: Email us at jacquifletcheryoga@gmail.com or call: (02) 6689 7238 \nVenue: Hanging Rock Hall \nAddress: 77 Williams Rd\, Wadeville NSW 2474\, Australia[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nVenue\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/harmonizing-the-inner-elements-pancha-tattwa-gunas-chakras-journey-havan-kirtan
CATEGORIES:European Tour,Meditation,Offsite Events,Swami Karma Karuna,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
CREATED:20260326T030009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T055042Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga For Women: A Day of Yoga for Women's Health & Sacred Feminine
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for a beautiful day devoted to your wellbeing\, where movement\, rest\, and connection come together. From nurturing your body and hormones to awakening your inner feminine essence\, this experience gently guides you back to balance\, harmony\, and self. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nMORNING WORKSHOP : Yoga for Women’s Health & Hormonal Balance\nSunday 24 May | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm NZT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport your body through every stage of womanhood with yoga and meditation. This workshop offers practices to balance hormones\, support emotional wellbeing\, and restore vitality. Explore techniques for menstrual health\, fertility\, and menopause\, while calming the nervous system and deepening connection to your body’s natural rhythms and inner wisdom.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nAFTERNOON WORKSHOP: Yoga and the Sacred Feminine\nSunday 24 May | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM NZDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcross ancient traditions\, the Divine Feminine is expressed through powerful archetypes that reflect qualities within each of us. In this workshop we explore the energy of the Goddess through forms such as Durga (strength and transformation)\, Lakshmi (abundance and harmony)\, and Saraswati (wisdom and creativity).\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nEVENING SATSANG: Sacred Connection – Satsang\, Havan\, and Kirtan\nSunday 24 May  | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM NZDT \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncluding Satsang\, a time for reflection\, discussion\, and spiritual inspiration rooted in yogic wisdom. Participate in a Havan\, a traditional Vedic fire ceremony that purifies and uplifts\, creating a sense of renewal and intention. Open your heart through Kirtan\, the joyful and meditative chanting of mantras that invites inner stillness and collective unity.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What You’ll Gain: \n\nTools to support hormonal balance and women’s health\nA deeper connection to your body and natural rhythms\nPractices to reduce stress and restore inner calm\nInsight into the power of your feminine energy\nA sense of grounding\, balance\, and vitality\nSpace to slow down\, rest\, and reconnect with yourself\nTechniques to cultivate self-awareness and emotional wellbeing\nA deeper connection to your inner wisdom and intuition\nExperience of sacred practices like meditation\, mantra\, and ritual\nA feeling of community and shared connection with other women\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJoin us for a nurturing day of yoga\, connection\, and self-discovery. Through movement\, feminine wisdom\, and sacred practices\, you’ll be guided back to balance\, vitality\, and your true essence. \nCome as you are and gift yourself this time to restore and reconnect. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSpecial Guest \nSwami 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 and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth. Certified by Yoga Alliance and holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy\, she is a 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. \nAs 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. \n  \nPrivate Sessions on Monday 25 May – (scroll down for more details)\nSwami Karma Karuna utilises wisdom and techniques drawn from an integral Yogic Therapy approach as well as Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Training Program\, alongside years of experience\, to guide you through a transformative personal process. She draws on the experience of teaching and mentoring people from around the world\, including yoga and meditation teachers and has expertise in Chakra Psychology\, Women’s Health and working with the Nervous System.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWEEKEND WORKSHOP PRICES:\nOne workshop: $69 / $55 conc. (includes tea break and light lunch/dinner) \nTwo workshops: $120 (includes tea breaks and light lunch & dinner) \nEvening Sacred Gathering: by donation \n[/vc_column_text]Book For the Whole Day Here [vc_column_text]\n\n*Standard special event discount applies for Members \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPrivate Sessions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna utilises wisdom and techniques drawn from an integral Yogic Therapy approach as well as Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Training Program\, alongside years of experience\, to guide you through a transformative personal process. She draws on the experience of teaching and mentoring people from around the world\, including yoga and meditation teachers and has expertise in Chakra Psychology\, Women’s Health and working with the Nervous System.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession may take the form of a: \n\nA carefully curated personal program\nAn opportunity to ask questions about your health\, life\, spiritual path\nA Somatic Trauma Therapy Session to explore and shift past traumas stored in the body and nervous system\nYogic Health and Lifestyle Coaching\nMentorship for Yoga and Meditation teachers\n\n  \nPersonalised and Transformative Sessions \nIn a session with Swami Karma Karuna\, you have the freedom to choose the direction that best suits your needs and aspirations. Each session is tailored to provide you with comprehensive guidance through dialog\, various practices and take away resources to align with your unique personality\, body type\, health challenges\, and energy flow.  Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical\, and energetic states for optimal well-being. \n  \nPractices may include: \n\nHatha or Restorative Yoga\nCleansing Techniques\nBreathing Exercises\nYoga Nidra\nRelaxation and Meditation Techniques\nLifestyle Applications\nSelf-reflection practices and home takeaways\nArticles\, MP3 practices and more\n\n  \nTherapeutic Benefits \nYogic and Somatic Trauma Therapy practices are powerful aids in the support and treatment of various conditions and life changes\, including: \n\nTransitions such as menopause\nTrauma management\nStress-related imbalances\nAnxiety\nDepression\nInsomnia\nDigestive issues\nChronic fatigue\nAsthma\nDiabetes\nStructural imbalances\nBlood pressure and heart problems\nHealthy Ageing\nMore\n\n  \nFor more details and to schedule a session on Mon 25 May\, please email to: brisbane@yogaindailylife.org[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPRIVATE SESSION PRICES:\n1-hour session: $120 \n1.5 hr session: $155 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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 and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth. Certified by Yoga Alliance and holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy\, she is a 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. \nAs 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.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-for-women-a-day-of-yoga-for-womens-health-sacred-feminine
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
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SUMMARY:The Radiant Cycle: A 5-Day Journey of Feminine Vitality and Inner Balance
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati for The Radiant Cycle\, a transformative 5-day journey designed to restore feminine vitality and cultivate deep inner balance. It’s time to move in harmony with your natural rhythm.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nEvery stage of a woman’s life—from the blossoming of youth to the wisdom of the later years—is governed by a delicate dance between the Nervous System and the Endocrine System. In our modern world\, the “Fight or Flight” response often disrupts this rhythm\, leading to a “Modern Imbalance” that affects our sleep\, mood\, and deep energy reserves.\nThis 5-day retreat invites women of all generations to return to their center. By merging ancient yogic technology with modern neurobiology\, we learn to “re-wire” our response to stress and cultivate a reservoir of lasting health.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Pillars: Nurturing the Feminine Root\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Intelligence of the “Master Gland”: Discover how the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland act as the bridge between your thoughts and your physical hormones\, regulating everything from your monthly cycles to your daily appetite.\nVagal Tone: The Anchor of Calm: Learn to stimulate the Vagus Nerve to manually shift your body from “Survival Mode” into “Rest and Digest\,” supporting heart health and emotional stability.\nThe Adrenal Sanctuary: Understand the role of the Adrenal glands in managing pressure and how to protect these vital “batteries” from depletion through restorative practice.\nThe Art of Deep Rest: Experience nourishing practices including Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep) to access the restorative Alpha and Theta brain wave states\, clearing “brain fog” and restoring the mind regardless of your life stage.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCultivating Your “Internal Landscape”\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThroughout the retreat\, we will build a holistic toolkit to support your unique journey:\n\nHormone-Friendly Movement: Gentle sequences specific to a women’s unique body and needs.\nExpressive Energy Release: Using dynamic and sounding practices such as Salute to the Moon\, Aum Chanting\, and Simhasana (Lion’s Breath) to transform pent-up emotions into positive vital energy.\nThe Science of Sleep: Establishing a “Bedtime Transition” that respects your body’s need for darkness and stillness\, including the use of essential oils and calming breathwork.\nThe Witness Awareness: Practicing Antar Mouna (Inner Silence) to move from reacting to life’s stresses to witnessing them with a calm and steady heart.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCelebrate the wisdom of your body!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWhether you are seeking to balance your cycles\, recover from burnout\, or simply deepen your connection to your feminine essence\, this retreat provides the map and the tools to flourish in every season of life \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPrice:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n6800 RMB \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nHow To Book?\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nMessage us now at our WhatsApp number +86 18213101217. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/the-radiant-cycle-a-5-day-journey-of-feminine-vitality-and-inner-balance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260801T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T235900
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
CREATED:20251014T035209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T222253Z
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SUMMARY:European Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna returns to Europe this NZ Winter for another European Summer Tour.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Details are still being finalised but we can confirm events so far in Norway\, Spain\, Poland\, Germany & Greece. \nWe 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nFor more info about our Connecting to your Inner Light: A Journey through Chakra\, Mantra & Prana – NORWAY 2026 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nFor more info about our Yoga & the Elements: A Tattwa Immersion- GERMANY \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nFor more info about our Yoga & Meditation in Nature Retreat in Mani – GREECE \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/european-tour-2026
CATEGORIES:Offsite Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20260801T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20260808T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091852
CREATED:20250630T081120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T222703Z
UID:13659-1785601800-1786199400@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz
SUMMARY:Connecting to your Inner Light: A Journey through Chakra\, Mantra & Prana - NORWAY 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna at the stunning Dharma Mountain Retreat in Norway\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nNestled 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n“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\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Chakra \nImmerse 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. \nWhether 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. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nMudra \nDelve 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. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nPrana Practices \nThe 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. \nExperience 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. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nYantra Practices \nGeometrical 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. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nMantra Practices \nDiscover 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. \n“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 \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nThe retreat includes: \n\nHatha Yoga with Chakra and Mantra Integration: Explore the depths of your practice with guided sessions that harmonize body\, mind\, and spirit.\nMeditative Practices: Engage in Mantra\, Yantra\, Chakra\, and Prana meditations to awaken and balance your inner energies.\nBhakti Yoga: Delve into the heart of devotion with insights into Bhakti yoga\, Kirtan and Nada Yoga practices.\nCreative Meditations: Experience walking meditation\, silence\, and other creative practices to cultivate presence and mindfulness.\nCommunity and Connection: Gather with like-minded individuals\, sharing experiences and building lasting connections.\nPractical Tools for Daily Life: Learn practical techniques to integrate mantra practice into pranayama and everyday living.\nRestorative Yoga: Rest and Nurture Your body and mind through yoga\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Food \nFood 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. \n  \n\n\n\nAccomodation  \nAccommodation 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. \nYou 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. \nPrice depends on type of accommodation chosen.  \nEarly Bird available until 30th August 2025 & further discount available from those traveling from outside of Norway. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, a Residential yoga retreat offering and integral yogic lifestyle.\nShe 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.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [vc_column_text]Assistant Teacher:\nSilje 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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/connecting-to-your-inner-light-a-journey-through-chakra-mantra-prana-norway-2026
CATEGORIES:Offsite Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Yoga & the Elements: A Tattwa Immersion- GERMANY
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna in Leipzig\, Germany for a yoga ecology retreat exploring the Five elements and their relationship to the chakras.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nGuided 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. \nDiscover 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nKey Highlights\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nClassical Hatha Yoga: Engage in tailored physical practices designed to balance each element and promote harmony and vitality.\nPranayama & Meditation: Learn essential breathing techniques and meditative practices\, including Tattwa and Chakra meditation to connect with the elements within.\nChakra & 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.\nRitual 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.\nExpert Guidance: Benefit from the wisdom and dedicated guidance of a Swami and senior teacher with extensive international experience.\n\nJoin us to step away from the urban bustle and immerse yourself in this enriching experience\, a path towards self-healing and global wellness.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Begin: Friday 6 pm\nEnd: Sunday 12:30 pm \nPlace: Südhaus\, An der Schmiede 4\, 04425 Taucha\, OT Sehlis\, Near Leipzig \nVenue Website: http://www.schmiede04.net  https://twitter.com/schmiede04  https://instagram.com/schmiede04 \n  \nContact for booking: \nAnkedieter@yahoo.com \n  \nPrice:  \n330 € with biological vegan meals and accommodation in double room \n285 € with biological\, vegan meals and accommodation in dormitory \n270 € 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)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSample Schedule (subject to change)\n07:30-9:00 Morning Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and Meditation Guided Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama and\nMeditation focusing on elements and chakras \n9:00 Breakfast A gentler\, more restorative Hatha session focusing on deep release and integration of the morning’s theory. \n10:30 Workshop/Theory Session In-depth exploration of the Pancha Tattwa theory\,\nchakra connections\, yoga ecology and practical ways to integrate elemental wisdom into daily life. \n12:30 Yoga Nidra A deep relaxation practice focused on chakras and elements \n1:00 Lunch & Free Time Private Sessions available A light lunch followed by personal time for reflection\, walking in nature near Leipzig\, or quiet rest. \n15:00 Afternoon Session -Theory\, Practical\, Nature Immersion Ritual and Meditation \n17:00 Healing Fire Ceremony and Kirtan \n19:00 Dinner A communal evening meal. \n  \nWeekend Structure Example\nFriday: Arrival 17:00-18:00 \n18:00 Grounding Class (focus on Earth Element and grounding) \n19:00 Dinner \n20:15 Opening talk and ritual \n  \nSaturday: \nFull day as per the schedule above (focusing on Water and Fire elements). \n  \nSunday: \nMorning activities as per the schedule (focusing on Air and Space elements) with closing circle. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and 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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Yoga & Meditation in Nature Retreat in Mani - GREECE
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nStep into a world of tranquility and self-discovery at our Yoga\, Meditation & Nature Connection Retreat with Swami Karma Karuna & Sannyasi Mudita.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This is a unique opportunity to receive the yogic teachings in a small group setting! \nNestled 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. \nOver 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. \nIn 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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. \nSecure 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. \nThe 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![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Highlights\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nElemental Balance: Explore the mind\, body\, and emotions through the five elements\, learning to identify and correct imbalances for greater well-being.\nGrounding Earth: Cultivate stability by working with the Earth element\, finding balance between feeling grounded in daily life and avoiding rigid thinking patterns.\nEmbrace Flow: Connect with the Water element through mindful movement\, cultivating emotional flow and adaptability in your life.\nSoothe the Fire: Learn techniques to balance your internal Fire element\, managing nervous system over-activation or dullness and enhancing digestive wellness.\nActivate Air & Prana: Activate your internal prana\, fostering lightness and mental clarity.\nFind Stillness: Enhance mindfulness with practices dedicated to deep inner stillness to support clarity and inner peace.\nIntegrated 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.\nImmersive Renewal: Experience deep relaxation and internal shifts through immersive nature meditations and specific yoga nidra sessions in a stunning natural environment.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPractice Sessions with focus on the elements include\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nHatha Yoga: Use postures to connect and balance the five elements\nBreathing Techniques: Learn pranayama practices to calm the mind and energize the body.\nYoga Nidra: Dive into a state of conscious relaxation for profound rest.\nMeditation: Cultivate mindfulness and inner peace through guided meditation sessions immersed in the five elements.\nSelf-Enquiry: Explore self-reflection practices to deepen understanding and awareness.\nMantra: Harness the power of sound vibrations to uplift and focus the mind\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSample Schedule  (subject to change) \n8:30-10:00 Hatha Yoga and Pranayama\n10:00-11:00 Brunch\n11-12:30 Theory\, Group Discussion and Interactive Session\n12:30-1:00 Yoga Nidra\n1:00-5:00 Free Time and option to book private sessions and healing treatments\n5:30-6:30pm Outing with Nature Meditation\, Kirtan or Dance Practice\n7:00 Dinner \nSome afternoons will have longer excursions\, and some evenings will have activities which may include: \nGreek dance Taygetos and evening out at a Greek Taverna\nKirtan and Mantra evening\nCave and ocean outings with nature meditations\nHike in the Taygetos Mountains \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nInvestment\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Retreat price inclusive of Accommodation\, Brunch\, Dinner and excursions! \n1045€ in double Luxury tent; single 1110€ \n1450€ in shared double room; 1765€ single room \n(Not included: travel to and from the venue\, private sessions\, massages\, travel insurance and extra meals or drinks outside the group plan)  \nPrivate Sessions & Massage will also be available at an additional cost and can be booked on arrival. \nTo reserve your retreat place\, please contact Mudita by email or by phone +30 69333 60499 (WhatsApp\, Signal)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and 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. \nShe 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. \nSwami 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSannyasi 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. \nSince 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. \n“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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-meditation-in-nature-retreat-in-mani-greece
CATEGORIES:Offsite Events,Upcoming Events
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