Anahata Yoga Retreat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donate Here

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

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

Private Sessions

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

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

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

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

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

Private Sessions

RESILIENCE & RESET - A day of events - BRISBANE
2025-09-06 09:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a full day of events at Yoga in Daily Life in BRISBANE.
With Express & Balance – Navigating the Nervous System you will discover the power of resilience and learn how to reset your nervous system in this transformative morning session. In Relax & Nourish – Cultivating the Relaxation Response, give yourself the gift of deep rest & rejuvenation in this nourishing afternoon session. And come together with Sacred Connection for an evening of Satsang, Havan & Kirtan
Welcome to one workshop, both or all events.
And, learn more about our FREE ONLINE Resilience & Balance taster Class here
Express & Balance
In Express & Balance, you’ll dive into understanding the nervous system, with a focus on expression and equilibrium. Explore the polyvagal theory, learn practices to stimulate the vagus nerve (including AUM chanting, movement, and sound), and experience Hatha Yoga and Pranayama to harmonize your mind and emotions. What You’ll Gain:

Deeper awareness of how your nervous system shapes emotional and mental well-being
Tools to balance and reset through movement, sound, and breath
Practical techniques to integrate into everyday life

This morning session is ideal for anyone seeking self-awareness, emotional balance, and resilience.
Reserve your place and begin your day with empowerment and clarity.
The Workshop includes a tea break and is followed by a light lunch and community connection.
Relax & Nourish
In Relax & Nourish, you’ll explore calming breathing techniques, Yoga Nidra, and Restorative Yoga practices designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and invite profound inner peace. What You’ll Gain:

Techniques to calm and nourish the nervous system
A deeper sense of peace, rest, and emotional renewal
Simple practices to support ongoing stress relief

This session is perfect for anyone seeking to unwind, replenish, and reconnect with stillness.
Join us and experience a deep exhale from the demands of daily life.
The Workshop includes a tea break and is followed by a light dinner and community connection.
Sacred Connection

Conclude your day with Sacred Connection and a heart-centered, soul-nourishing experience. The evening program offers a sacred space to come together in community and deepen your inner journey through powerful spiritual practices.

Including 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.
This evening gathering is an opportunity to integrate the day’s practices, reconnect with your true self, and share in the uplifting energy of group connection and devotion. All are welcome—no prior experience needed.
The event is free, donations welcome.

Additional Information
Welcome to one, both or all events!
Resilience & Reset: A Nervous System Wellness Retreat

9am-12pm | Express & Balance – Navigating the Nervous System
Lunch
1:30-4:30 | Relax & Nourish – Cultivating the Relaxation Response
Dinner
5:30-7pm | Sacred Connection – Satsang, Havan, and Kirtan – by donation

Discover the power of resilience and learn how to reset your nervous system in our transformative urban retreat. Whether you choose to attend the full day or individual sessions, you’ll walk away with practical tools and insights to enhance your well-being.
Prices:

One Workshop – $69 / $55 conc. (includes tea break and light lunch/dinner)
Two Workshops – $120 (includes tea breaks and light lunch & dinner)
Evening Satsang – by donation

Teacher

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

Private Sessions

Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations & Community Working Bee
2025-08-16 09:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
An invitation to our local Sangha to join us in celebrating Krishna’s birthday and come together for a community working bee to support Anahata Yoga Retreat before Swami Karma Karuna goes to India
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Ashtami is a day of divine connection & personal transformation. It is significant day in India as it indicates a perfect balance between the seen and the unseen aspects of reality – the visible material world and the invisible spiritual realm.
Krishna’s birth on Ashtami signifies his mastery of both the spiritual and material worlds. He is a great teacher and a spiritual inspiration as well as the consummate politician. On one hand, he is Yogeshwara (the Lord of Yoga – the state which every yogi aspires), while on the other, he is a mischievous thief. The most authentic way to celebrate Janmashtami is to know that you have to play a dual role – of being a responsible human being on the planet, and at the same time to realize that you are above all events.
Come join us for a day of seva, selfless service to tidy up the grounds of Anahata to prepare for Spring, followed by a gentle Hatha Yoga Class, Yoga Nidra, Havan & Kirtan and shared potluck dinner. Optional wood-fired sauna available after dinner.
If you are unable to join us physically, there is an option to join us ONLINE for Hatha Yoga Class, Yoga Nidra & Havan by donation.

All welcome for some or part of the schedule.

The Schedule
Working Bee

09:00am – 12:30pm Working bee projects (gardening, wood stacking, cleaning, wastewater system tasks, etc.)
12:30pm – 1:30pm Shared lunch (potluck style or bring your own)
1:30pm – 3:30pm Working bee projects continue

Yoga Buffet

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

Additional Information

Energy Exchange

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

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

The Heart Chakra Fund

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

Donate here

FREE ONLINE Resilience & Balance Class
2025-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for this FREE ONLINE intro class to explore regulation of your nervous system, building resilience and finding more balance.

What are your core nervous system patterns?
Why is regulation important?
Experience simple practices that can help with better sleep, mood and life balance.
Including:
Restorative practices
Breathing technique
Yoga Nidra and a Somatic Trauma Hack
Please register here to receive the ZOOM link.
And if you are interested in exploring more, Swami Karma Karuna will be offering her next intake of the 6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset starting 10th August or if you are in Australia you may wish to join her for a day of Resilience & Reset workshops and event in BRISBANE in September
Teacher

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

Private Sessions

Guru Poornima Full Moon Community Gathering
2025-07-12 15:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Come join the community up at Anahata Yoga Retreat to celebrate Guru Poornima.
Come join the community up at Anahata Yoga Retreat to celebrate Guru Poornima.
Guru Poornima is the time of the full moon representing the highest point of realisation when the inner light shines in absolute darkness. This is the time to re-connect to our spiritual heritage, those who have inspired us on the path of self-understanding, and link with the higher forces that shine a light on the path and guide our evolution.
All welcome for some or part of the schedule
3 – 4pm Restorative Yoga
4 – 4.30pm Yoga Nidra
5- 6pm Havan & Kirtan
7pm Pot luck dinner
Please let us know you are coming at yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz

India Retreat Practice & Presentation Session 4 – July 12th
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna to find out more about the upcoming journey to India with Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Slideshow Presentation with Q & A.

This Hatha Yoga and Meditation class will focus on the Ajna Chakra-the Third Eye Centre of intuition and wisdom which is an important energy centre that we will explore during the India retreat. We will use this focus to connect into the energy of Guru Poornima, the Full Moon the energy of light and inspiration on the spiritual path.

Feeling the call to journey to India? Come with your questions and curiosity.
Please register your interest here
ALL Session are ONLINE via Zoom and in NZT
Please arrive 5 mins early and be ready by creating space to be focused and undisturbed. Have props and hydration ready.
Session 4: Sat 12th July 12pm NZT, 10am AEST, 5pm Fri PDT, 8pm EDT
For more info about the India Retreat 2025 please see the event listing here or please email: indiaretreat@anahata-retreat.org.nz

Yoga, Meditation & Nature Connection Retreat - Omberg SWEDEN
2025-06-26 15:00 - 2025-06-29 15:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
Join Swami Karma Karuna in the stunning natural setting of Omberg Sweden for a Yoga, Meditation & Nature Connection Retreat
Step into a world of tranquility and self-discovery with Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati at our Yoga, Meditation & Nature Connection Retreat. Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Omberg, where lush forests meet Sweden’s second largest lake, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore the harmonious interplay between nature and yogic practices. Over the course of four enchanting days, 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 water and fire, and immerse yourself in the expansive energy of air and ether. These practices are designed to cultivate balance, enhance mindfulness, and foster a profound sense of inner peace.
In addition to traditional yogic techniques such as yoga nidra and meditation, this retreat emphasizes nature connection and ritual. Participate in tree puja rituals, embrace the revitalizing effects of a cold dip in the lake, and enjoy guided nature outings that encourage you to connect deeply with the natural world.
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with your inner self amidst Omberg’s legendary mountain setting, rich in myth and history. This is a journey of transformation, reflection, and renewal—a chance to nurture your spirit and awaken your senses in an environment of unparalleled beauty.
Secure your place in this transformative experience and embark on a path to personal growth and ecological harmony.
The Schedule

Thursday 26th June – Earth Element

15:00 Arrival and Check in
16:00-16:45 Grounding Asana and Pranayama
16:45-17:15 Yoga Nidra (Earth focus)
17:30-18:30 Opening Circle
18:30-19:00 Earth Meditation
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Tree Puja Ritual

Friday 27th June – Water & Fire Elements

06:30 Cold dip in the lake.
07:00-08:50 Morning practise (Water and Fire Focus)
09:00-10:15 Breakfast
10:15-11:15 Yoga Ecology Theory
11:25-12.20 Meditation on water and fire
12:30-15:30 Lunch and free time
15:30-18:00 Afternoon theory and practice (fire element)
18:00 Dinner

Saturday 28th June – Air & Ether Elements

07:00 – 08:50 Morning Practice (Air Focus)
09:00 -10:15 Breakfast and free time
10:30 – 14:30 Nature outing and practice (Including packed lunch)
14.30 – 16:00 Free time.
16:00 – 18:00 Afternoon Theory and Practise
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:00 Evening Program

Sunday 29th June – Beyond Elements

07:00 – 08:50 Morning Practice
09:00 – 10:15 Breakfast and Free Time
10:15 – 12:20 Theory and Practical
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch and free time.
13:00- 15:00 Closing session and yoga nidra.

Additional Information
The retreat program includes full room and board.
Price: 6000 SEK in shared room or 7000 SEK in single room
For bookings & enquiries please email info@stocklyckeomberg.se or send a message @stocklyckeomberg.se
Teacher

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

Private Sessions Available

Yogatag - Yoga day for Women - Leipzig GERMANY
2025-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for this special Women’s Day workshop in Leipzig, Germany….

Yoga especially for the woman’s body

For health, power & well-being in all stages of life
Delve into the theory and practices designed for women to balance and optimise the physical, mental and emotional aspects of their unique bodies at different stages of life. Learn self-nurturing and energising techniques, explore a women’s natural cycles and hormones and gain ability to apply this inspiration to your own life.
In this workshop, we look at some yogic management techniques related to health and wellbeing issues for women including areas such as menopause, menstrual irregularities, blocked emotion and other angles depending on students in the class.

Asanas (postures for the female anatomy and emotions)
Bandhas (pelvic floor and core exercises)
Mudras (gestures to conserve and raise energy)
Pranayama (breath techniques to balance and calm the mind)
Meditation (tools for coping during life’s challenges)

Additional Information

Where: Alte Handelsschule, Gießer Str. 75, Leipzig
When: 10 am to 5 pm 22nd June

Price: 85 €
Bookings & enquiries: ankedieter@yahoo.com or +49 176 39658022

Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda 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. She specializes in stress management, restorative practices, yoga psychology, women’s health, and the chakras, offering personalized sessions that integrate yogic and modern therapeutic techniques. Private Sessions Available

Soothing the Nervous System Retreat - POLAND
2025-06-19 20:00 - 2025-06-21 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for 3-day Yoga Building Resilience Retreat in Poland

Join Swami Karuna & Anna Pastuszka for a unique yoga gathering in a forest yurt, nestled in the heart of the Tuchola Forest. During this event, we will immerse ourselves in classical yoga from the Satyananda tradition (Bihar School of Yoga), focusing on soothing the nervous system, strengthening resilience, and working with the mind, body, and emotions.

The retreat includes:

Yoga practices: Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Meditation and emotional regulation techniques
Theory & practice: Understand how yoga supports the nervous system and mental resilience — and how to apply it in daily life
Nature immersion: Practice in a cozy forest yurt with a fireplace, surrounded by forests, meadows, streams, and lakes
Deep rest: Space for meditation, relaxation, and free time during the long weekend

The Schedule

Thursday 19th June
10:00 – 11:00 Arrival and welcome
11:00 – 12:00 Theory session
12:00 – 12:15 Tea break
12:15 – 14:00 Practice: Hatha Yoga & Yoga Nidra
14:00 – 15:30 Vegetarian meal / free time
15:30 – 16:30 Theory session
16:30 – 16:45 Tea break
16:45 – 18:00 Practice: Meditation & pranayama
18:00 – 18:30 Closing circle

Friday 20th June
08:00 – 09:30 Morning practice (for overnight guests)
09:30 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 Arrival and welcome
11:00 – 12:00 Theory session
12:00 – 12:15 Tea break
12:15 – 14:00 Practice: Hatha Yoga & Yoga Nidra
14:00 – 15:30 Vegetarian meal / free time
15:30 – 16:30 Theory session
16:30 – 16:45 Tea break
16:45 – 18:00 Practice: Meditation & pranayama
18:00 – 18:30 Closing circle

Saturday 21st June (Summer Solstice)
07:00 – 08:30 Havan: Ancient Vedic fire ceremony for inner purification, transformation, and awakening of inner fire.
09:00 – 10:30 Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation: Practices to center the body, calm the mind, and embody solar vitality.
*The program may slightly change depending on the group’s needs and higher guidance.

Additional Information
The workshop will be translated into Polish.

When:

Thursday 19th June – Building resilience and the nervous system support
Friday 20th June – Building resilience in the mind and emotions
Saturday 21st June – Summer Solstice with Yoga and a Vedic Fire ceremony Ignite your inner fire

There is an option to extend your stay at the yurt until Sunday 22nd June.
On Saturday evening 21st June, we’re planning a bonfire gathering with live sounds, mantras or storytelling by the firelight.
It will be a time to celebrate the longest night of the year – in circle and shared presence.
Swami Karma Karuna will also be holding 3-hour Nervous System Reset: An evening with Yoga & Aum Chanting before the retreat. Location to be confirmed.

Location:
Przysiółek Cegielnia, Tuchola Forest (85 km from Gdańsk)
A unique place far from civilization, immersed in nature.
Our sessions will take place in a beautiful forest yurt with a fireplace and panoramic forest views.
Train access:
Nearby stations: Kamienna Karczma (3 km) or Kaliska (7 km) — pickup assistance available.

Price:
Includes: classes, vegetarian meal, access to a fully equipped kitchen and the experience of a beautiful venue.
Accommodation on-site is available for an additional fee — more details in the Event Info Pack.
1 day – 400 PLN
2 days – 750 PLN (additional morning practice for overnight guests)
Extend for Saturday 21.06: 100 PLN
All 3 days: 800 PLN
*If the price is a challenge for you, reach out to us. We are open and flexible. It’s important to us that these practices reach those who need them the most.
Deposit: 100 PLN per day — secures your spot
Payment details provided after registration
Remaining amount payable in cash on-site
Info Pack:
Click here to view:
Registration & Contact:
Contact Anna by email or phone call or WhatsApp +48 790 354 036To register please complete our form here
Teachers
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is a captivating and insightful yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and writer, as well as an IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of dedicated experience.
She is trained in the esteemed Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia and returns annually to deepen her practice under the mentorship of Swami Niranjanananda and Swami Satyasangananda including the great honour of leading Sadhana courses at Rikhia Peeth.
Swami Karma Karuna is also certified by Yoga Alliance, holds a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and is a senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand.
Possessing a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology, Swami Karma Karuna’s early passion for working with groups and individuals has profoundly influenced her journey. Her specialties include stress and emotion management, restorative practices, yoga psychology, women’s health, and the chakras. She offers personalized one-to-one sessions that blend time-honored yogic techniques with modern therapeutic insights.
As a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand, Swami Karma Karuna travels the globe to conduct workshops, train yoga teachers, and lead transformative retreats. Her unique approach combines authenticity and practicality, merging traditional practices with insights drawn from psychology and brain science. Discover her array of guided Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation MP3s, along with her insightful articles, at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz. Anna Patuszka (Organiser & Co-Facilitator)
Teaches yoga in the Bihar School of Yoga tradition, studied under the guidance of Swami Karma Karuna in New Zealand. Since 2020, she has been exploring holistic methods of working with the body and mind, blending yoga with meditation, art, and intuitive movement.

Nervous System Reset: An Evening with Yoga & AUM Chanting - POLAND
2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Practices to build resilience and inner balance
You’re warmly invited to a 3-hour gathering in Gdynia with International Yoga Yeacher Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati who is visiting Poland for the first time.
She specializes in Yoga Nidra, Hatha Yoga, pranayama, and yogic psychology.
Her approach blends ancient tradition with modern science, including Polyvagal Theory, offering unique tools for stress regulation and inner balance.
In an intimate setting, we’ll focus on calming the nervous system and building resilience through practical yogic tools and the power of sound.
The Program includes:
Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra (approx. 1.5 hours)
AUM Chanting Workshop: introduction + guided practice
Satsang & discussion: how yoga supports physical and mental resilience
The workshop will be translated into Polish. Open to all – no prior yoga experience required
Additional Information
When: Wednesday 18th June
Time: 18:00–21:00
Where: Starogard Gdański/Trójmiasto (exact location will be provided soon)
Price: 100 PLN (payable in cash at the event or by bank transfer – details will be sent after registration)
Registration & Contact: Please email a.pastuszka89@gmail.com or call or WhatsApp: +48 790 354 036
To register please complete the form here
The workshop will be translated into Polish.
Open to all – no prior yoga experience required
Swami Karma Karuna will also be holding a 3-day Retreat in Poland, check out all the info on our retreat listing.
Teacher

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

Private Sessions Available

Summer Solstice ONLINE Workshop
2025-06-19 01:00 - 02:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna this Summer Solstice for a transformative online experience designed to honor both the external and internal sun. Our workshop, “”Balancing Your Inner Fire,” invites you to explore and harmonize your inner energy through the powerful Manipura Chakra, the center of prana and personal power.

Workshop Highlights
Understanding Manipura Chakra: Dive into the energy center that governs your personal power and vitality. Discover its connection to the adrenal glands and learn how to recognize signs of an overactive or underactive nervous system.
Overcoming Energy Imbalances: Gain insights into balancing depressive or anxious energies by increasing your awareness of prana, the life force energy.
Revitalize with Traditional Practices: Reawaken your inner light through a series of holistic practices, including:
Salute to the Sun: Engage in this invigorating sequence with accompanying mantras to honor the sun’s energy.
Pranayama: Experience breathwork techniques that enhance your prana flow and balance.
Mudra: Learn a yogic gesture that supports the Manipura Chakra.
Meditation: Conclude with a guided meditation focused on awakening and balancing your inner fire.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of energy balance and harness the power of the summer solstice to ignite their personal transformation.

Teacher

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

PRIVATE SESSIONS

India Retreat Practice & Presentation Session 3 - June 18th
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna to find out more about the upcoming journey to India with Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Slideshow Presentation with Q & A.
This FREE Hatha Yoga and Meditation Class will focus on the 5 Elements within the body and reflected in the external environment which we work with in depth during the Tattwa Shuddhi Retreat in India.

Feeling the call to journey to India? Come with your questions and curiosity.
Please register your interest here
ALL Session are ONLINE via Zoom and in NZT
Please arrive 5 mins early and be ready by creating space to be focused and undisturbed. Have props and hydration ready.
Session 3: Wed 18th June 7pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
For more info about the India Retreat 2025 please see the event listing here or please email: indiaretreat@anahata-retreat.org.nz

YOGA WEEKEND: Building Resilience (Weerbaarheid opbouwen - BELGIUM
2025-06-14 08:30 - 2025-06-15 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna for Yoga Weekend, workshop on Building Resilience in Beligum

In the serene and natural setting of EcoVilla, Swami Karma Karuna will guide us through a transformative weekend immersion into yoga and self-discovery.

How can we strengthen and equip ourselves to thrive in a busy, sometimes overwhelming life?
How can we navigate intense emotions with wisdom?
How can ancient yoga techniques help us regulate our nervous system today?
Through a combination of accessible theory and practical exercises, you will be invited to reconnect with your strongest, most balanced self—developing exactly the qualities you need most in your life right now.
Saturday: Building Resilience and the Nervous System (Weerbaarheid en het zenuwstelsel)
Delve into the intricate connections between resilience and your nervous system. Through Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, breathing techniques and Mindfulness Meditation, learn to read and regulate your body’s responses and achieve greater balance. Discover the profound impact of the Poly Vagal Theory and optimize your sleep hygiene for comprehensive health benefits.
Sunday: Building Resilience in the Mind and Emotions (Weerbaarheid opbouwen in gedachten en gevoelens)
Explore the intricate dance of the mind and emotions with practices that nurture mental clarity and emotional equilibrium. Experience Hatha Yoga to balance the mind and emotions, the deep rest of Yoga Nidra, and embrace mantra and breath meditation techniques that inspire living yoga in daily life with balance and inspiration. Discover positive ways to direct emotions as E-Motion—energy in motion—for greater harmony and personal empowerment.
This weekend is perfect for anyone seeking to cultivate resilience, hormonal balance, and overall harmony in life, whether you join for one or both days. Come, and embark on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
All sessions will be taught in English (live translation into Dutch is available if needed).
With a full two-day program, this is far more than just a workshop—it’s a unique opportunity to deepen your inner peace, layer by layer, and build lasting insights.
The peaceful, eco-conscious surroundings of EcoVilla in Essen, with its lush forest landscape and thoughtful design, provide the perfect backdrop for this journey inward.
The Schedule
Saturday: Building Resilience and the Nervous System (weerbaarheid en het zenuwstelsel)
07.30 Breakfast (those overnight from Mantra event)
08.30 Welcome
09.00 Start Programme
10.30 Morning tea
11.00 Programme (Yoga Nidra )
12.30 Plant-based lunch
13.30 Programme
15.30 Teatime
16.00 Programme
17.30 Closing Circle (Q & Q / Goodbyes)
18.30 Departure
Dinner / walk / mauna for those on site

Sunday: Building Resilience in the Mind and Emotions (weerbaarheid opbouwen in gedachten en gevoelens)
07.30 Breakfast for those on site
09.00 Start Programme
10.30 Morning tea
11.00 Programme (Yoga Nidra)
12.30 Plant-based lunch
13.30 Programme
15.30 Tea time
16.00 Programme
17.30 Closing Circle ( Q & A, goodbyes)
18.30 Departure
Dinner / Sauna / mauna for those on site
Additional Information
Booking & Information

Please email here for any information including Accommodation options.
Investment
Members: 140 euros weekend ticket / 75 euros day ticket (includes plant-based lunch and tea-times)
Non-members: 150 euros weekend ticket / 85 euros day ticket (includes plant-based lunch and tea-times)
Social Tariff (students or low-income-civilians): 125 euros weekend ticket / 65 euros day ticket (includes plant-based lunch and tea-times)
Find directions and more details at: https://www.ecovilla-essen.be/contact
Teacher

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

Private Sessions Available

Prana, Pranayama & Prana Vidya - 10 Day Retreat NORWAY
2025-05-31 14:00 - 2025-06-09 12:00 (Europe/Oslo)
Join Swami Karma Karuna at the stunning Dharma Mountain Retreat in Norway
The Yogis say that the “quality of your breath reflect the quality of your life”. A fast breath equals a stressed mind, unfocused emotions and a sick body. A slow, deep breath equals a calm, balanced and focused mind, health & well-being.

The Retreat
This retreat will explore prana through Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, Chakras including Prana Vidya theory and practices. Prana (energy) Vidya (knowledge) is an ancient and powerful meditation that deals with the system of prana for healing and spiritual awakening. Knowledge of Prana is knowledge of the universe. Everything moves because of Prana, it is source, means and destination. Prana Vidya is both a final goal of total awakening and it is also a process, which focuses on activating, directing and enhancing the vital energy.
The key to the ‘knowledge of prana’ is it’s applications into daily life, learning to use our energy consciously, conserve and build it. Explore the science behind the breath, the importance of the relaxation response and its connection to our physical, mental and energetic experiences.
Mudra
Delve into Mudras, which are gestures and expressions of particular states of consciousness and energy. By using them consciously, the practitioner directly and indirectly influences mental and emotional states, health and well being. With the use of mudras, the practitioner can consciously awaken, balance and redirect Prana to influence the physical and subtle aspects of the body and mind.
Prana Practices
Experience Prana Nidra and other Prana Vidya meditations to learn how to enhance the flow of energy in your body as well as conserve and direct Prana for health and wellbeing, as this is an important key to healthy organs, optimal endocrine system, balanced weight, mental and emotional clarity and equanimity.

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

How to get there?
Adress: Hedalsvegen 1220, 3528 Hedalen
GPS: 60.545579, 9.800173
By car:
Dharma Mountain is located in Hedalen (Valdres), 2 hours drive from Oslo. From Oslo, follow E16 towards Hønefoss, then pass Hønefoss, follow the directions towards Fagernes (still E16). Approximately one hour drive after Hønefoss, you come to Nes i Ådal. Here, turn left at the sign to Hedalen. Follow the road up the valley, about 11 km. Then you will see the sign of Dharma Mountain.
By bus or train:
From Oslo, you can travel with the bus “Valdresekspressen” to Nes i Ådal (2 hrs).
From Bergen you can travel by train to Hønefoss, and from there take the bus to Nes i Ådal.
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen, you can take the bus or train to Oslo, and from there go with “Valdresekspressen” from Oslo as described above. Or you can go by the bus to Hønefoss, and from there go with “Valdresekspressen” to Nes i Ådal.
For information about bus schedules and prices check here
For information about trains, check here

Teachers
Main Teacher
Main teacher for the retreat is Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati. She is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. She has been trained in the Bihar Yoga traditional system and visits India to spend time with her spiritual guides yearly.
Swami Karma Karuna is a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand, a Residential yoga retreat offering and integral yogic lifestyle.
She also travels throughout the world leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering one to one yoga and lifestyle sessions. Private Sessions Available Assistant Teacher:
Silje Sridharana Indreeide runs Anahata Yoga and is the assistant teacher for the retreat. Since her teens she has been passionate about how to find inner peace. Yoga and meditation met that need and she has been practicing since she first went to India as a 20-year old. She has studied 1 year at Yogalærerskolen i Norge, 6 years apprenticeship with Yggdrasil Yogaskole and has her teacher training from Bihar School of Yoga, the Rikhia Ashram. Silje also studied medicine for 1 1/2 years. Silje has 20 years experience teaching yoga and meditation, the last 12 full time. Silje makes the podcast: Anahata -kortreist yoga

Harmonizing the Inner Elements: Pancha Tattwa, Gunas & Chakras Journey
2025-05-23 10:30 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna at Avalokita in the Northern Rivers Hinterland for this afternoon workshop.
Join us for a transformative workshop designed to deepen your understanding and connection to the fundamental forces that shape our existence: the Pancha Tattwa (Five Elements), the Gunas (qualities of nature), and the Chakras (energy centers). Theory, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Meditation

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

Info and Bookings: jacquifletcheryoga@gmail.com or (02) 6689 7238
Teacher

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

Private Sessions

Awaken Your Energy with Mudras & Pranayama Retreat - Mallorca SPAIN
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25
Join Swami Karma Karuna in the stunning Balearic Island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean…
Join us for a weekend retreat to deepen your Sadhana at a picturesque monastery in the serene landscapes of Mallorca, Spain. This retreat focuses on the transformative practices of Mudra and Pranayama, guiding you to awaken, direct and harness your inner energy through yogic gestures and pranayama.
The Retreat
Mudra and Pranayama: Delve into the therapeutic, pranic, and spiritual benefits of Mudras and Pranayama. Learn to activate, direct, and conserve energy through these powerful yogic practices. Discover how different pranayama techniques can energize, balance, and/or calm your mind and nervous system
Lectures and Insights: Engage in insightful lectures exploring the science, history, and spiritual dimensions of Mudras and Pranayama. Gain a deeper understanding of these ancient practices and their relevance in today’s world.
Enhancing Your Practice: Complement your core learning with Hatha Yoga, Meditation, and Mantra chanting. Together, these practices will enhance brain function, vitality, and meditative states, offering practical tools to enrich your yoga practice and overall well-being.
A Sacred Setting: Immerse yourself in the tranquil environment of Mallorca’s monastery, an ideal backdrop for reflection and renewal. Experience the synergy of practice and environment as you connect with nature, your inner self and the yoga sangha.
Unlock Your Potential: This retreat offers a unique opportunity to step into a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and balance. Join fellow seekers in a supportive community and gain practical insights to carry forward into everyday life.
Reserve your place today and transform your yoga practice in the heart of Mallorca.
Additional Information

Retreat Location:
Monasterio De Santa Lucia
Mancor del Valle, Majjorca
Disminanda poligono 3, 127, 07312

Investment:
Euro 240 (includes, course, accommodation and meals)

Bookings and Info:

AIM Satyananda Yoga
Email here for bookings and any enquiries.

The Schedule

This schedule is a DRAFT and is subject to change
Friday 23rd May
18:30 – 19:30 Registration and Accommodation

19:30 – 20:30 Introduction Session
20:30 – 21:30 Dinner
21:30 – 22:00 Yoga Nidra

Saturday 24th May
07:30 – 09:00 Mantras, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Session 1 Slide Show Theory Prana and Mudras
11:00 – 11:30 Tea
11:30 – 12:30 Morning Session 2 Slideshow Theory Prana and Pranayama
12:30 – 13:15 Prana Nidra
13:15 – 13:30 Mouna
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Free time
15:30 – 16:30 Afternoon Session 1
16:30 – 17:30 Afternoon Practical
17:30 – 18:00 Tea and Prep Havan
18:00 – 20:00 Havan and Kirtan
20:00 – 20:30 Karma Yoga or Rest
20:30 – 21:30 Dinner
21:30 – 22:00 Meditation

Sunday 25th May
07:30 – 9:00 Mantras, Mantras, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 10:30 Karma Yoga-rooms
10:30 – 11:30 Morning Session 1 Theory
11:30 – 12:00 Tea
12:00 – 12:45 Prana Nidra
12:45 – 13:30 Closing Session, Q & A
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch
15:00 Hari OM Tat Sat

Teacher

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

Private Sessions available

India Retreat Practice & Presentation Session 2 – May 21st
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna to find out more about the upcoming journey to India with Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Slideshow Presentation with Q & A.
Feeling the call to journey to India? Come with your questions and curiosity.
Please register your interest here
ALL Session are ONLINE via Zoom and in NZT
Please arrive 5 mins early and be ready by creating space to be focused and undisturbed. Have props and hydration ready.
Session 2: Wednesday, 21st May 7-8:30pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
Session 3: Sat 12th July 7-8:30pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
For more info about the India Retreat 2025 please see the event listing here or please email: indiaretreat@anahata-retreat.org.nz

Uplift Yourself: Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Mani, GREECE
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-15
Join Swami Karma Karuna in the breathtaking region of Mani, Greece, for an enriching retreat designed to uplift your body, mind, and spirit.

At the Uplift Yourself retreat, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness practices, set against the stunning backdrop of the Greek landscape.

Retreat Highlights

Nervous System Balance: Learn techniques to soothe and stabilize your nervous system for greater well-being.
Digestive Health: Explore practices and insights to enhance your digestive wellness and vitality.
Resilience Building: Cultivate resilience through guided sessions that empower you to navigate life’s challenges.
Better Sleep: Discover strategies to improve sleep quality and rejuvenate your overall health.
Cultural Immersion: Delight in the rich Greek culture and natural beauty, enhancing your retreat experience.
Energy, Prana, and Vitality: Explore how to increase your energy and life force with specific practices aimed at boosting vitality.

Practice Sessions include

Hatha Yoga: Engage your body through postures that promote strength and flexibility.
Restorative Yoga: Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Breathing Techniques: Learn pranayama practices to calm the mind and energize the body.
Yoga Nidra: Dive into a state of conscious relaxation for profound rest.
Meditation: Cultivate mindfulness and inner peace through guided meditation sessions.
Self-Enquiry: Explore self-reflection practices to deepen understanding and awareness.
Mantra: Harness the power of sound vibrations to uplift and focus the mind.

Bookings
Retreat Price: 450 EUROS (+accommodation)
To reserve your retreat place, please contact Mudita by email or by phone +30 69333 60499 (WhatsApp, Signal)
Please note your Accommodation must be booked separately, based on your preferences.
To secure your on-site accommodation, please book by 10th March as options are limited.

To book accommodation at the venue Mani-Sonnelink go to their website below or you can them directly email here. Mani Sonnelink website
Private Sessions

Private Sessions & Massage will also be available and can be booked on arrival.

Teacher

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

Private Sessions available

India Retreat Practice & Presentation Session 1 - April 27th
2025-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna to find out more about the upcoming journey to India with Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Slideshow Presentation with Q & A.
Feeling the call to journey to India? Come with your questions and curiosity.
Please register your interest here
ALL Session are ONLINE via Zoom and in NZT
Please arrive 5 mins early and be ready by creating space to be focused and undisturbed. Have props and hydration ready.
Session 1: Sunday 27th April 1-2:30pm NZT,11-12:30 AEST, 6pm PDT
Session 2: Wednesday, 21st May 7-8:30pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
Session 3: Sat 12th July 7-8:30pm NZT, 5pm AEST, 9am CEST
For more info about the India Retreat 2025 please see the event listing here or please email: indiaretreat@anahata-retreat.org.nz

Anahata Yoga Retreat Community Working Bee & Yoga Buffet
2025-04-26 09:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
An invitation to our local Sangha to join us for our last Yoga Buffet before Swami Karma Karuna heads to Europe as well as support Anahata Yoga Retreat by preparing the grounds for winter.
This may be the last Yoga Buffet and community gathering before winter closure and an opportunity to help the minimal team prepare the property for winter hibernation.
If you are unable to participate in the Community Working Bee but would still like to support Anahata, you could consider making a donation to our Heart Chakra Fund instead. We would be so grateful for any donation, large or small that helps us during this transition.
The Schedule

Working Bee

09:00 – 12:30: Working bee projects (gardening, wood stacking, cleaning, wastewater system tasks, etc.)
12:30 – 1:30: Shared lunch (potluck style or bring your own)
1:30 – 3:30: Working bee projects continue

Yoga Buffet

3:30 – 5:00: Yoga Class & Yoga Nidra
From 5:00 PM: Fire Ceremony, Kirtan, Shared Dinner, and Sauna

Yoga Class, Yoga Nidra & Fire Ceremony available ONLINE. Please register here to receive the ZOOM link.

Additional Information
Energy Exchange

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

For more info about our Yoga Buffet, see event listing here
Accommodation
A few huts may be available if anyone needs/wants to stay Saturday night (please enquire if needed).
The Heart Chakra Fund
If you are unable to contribute to the Community Working Bee, you can also support Anahata Yoga Retreat during this transitional phase by making a donation to The Heart Chakra Fund. Donate here

Explore Your Self - March
2025-03-26 15:00 - 2025-03-31 08:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
A Yogic Lifestyle Immersion with Swami Karma Karuna & Anahata Residents
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our subconscious behaviors often shape our choices, actions, and destinies. As biologist Bruce Lipton wisely observes, “95% of your life comes from the subconscious.”
Are you ready to embark on a profound journey toward a more conscious and intentional life? Join us for this interactive yogic lifestyle immersion, where the practice of Karma Yoga—mindfulness in action—becomes the cornerstone of your experience. Through active participation in the daily life of the retreat, you’ll engage in this transformative practice, interwoven with traditional yoga, relaxation, meditation, chanting, and self-reflection practices to nurtures the mind, body, and energy systems.
Nestled in the nurturing embrace of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, our community offers a sanctuary for self-discovery and growth. Step into a world where Karma Yoga serves as a gateway to living yoga off the mat, transforming daily actions into pathways for personal evolution.

Unearth a heightened sense of self-awareness through diverse yoga and meditation practices.
Equip yourself with tools to navigate the whirlwind of life, offering stability and support.
Gift yourself time and space to slow down, listen to your inner wisdom, and recharge.
Immerse fully in the yogic lifestyle, transforming daily actions into pathways for growth.

No previous yoga experience is necessary—everyone is welcome to explore and grow with us!
“We are conscious co-creators in the evolution of life. We have free will. And we have choices. Consequently, our success is based on our choices, which are, in turn, totally dependent on our awareness.” – Bruce Lipton
Immersion includes:

5 nights shared accommodation (unless camping), meals and the full immersion program
Hatha Yoga and Restorative Yoga classes
Pranayama Breathing
Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)
Guided meditation
Self-reflection exercises
Small group discussions
Karma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)
Fire Ceremony (Havan), Chanting and Kirtan (healing sound vibration)
Ecstatic Dance
Sauna

Join us and explore the depths of your being in this life-changing experience. Together, let’s transcend the ordinary and step into a more conscious way of living. Yoga Therapy, Chakra Psychology and Healing Treatments by appointment in your free time (extra cost) Private Sessions Available Book here
The Schedule

(Schedule subject to change)
Wednesday, 26th March (Grounding)
2:15pm Pick UP Takaka Is-site
3:00 – 4:00pm Arrival and Check In, Tea
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
6:00 – 6:30pm Welcome Circle
6:30 – 7:30pm Dinner and Clean Up

Thursday 27th March (Mindfulness) – Friday 28th March (Breath)

6:30 – 7:45am Asana Pranayama Class
7:45 – 8:15am Morning Chanting
8:15 – 9:15am Breakfast and Clean Up
9:15 – 9:45am Karma Yoga Circle and Explore Your ‘Self’ Theme Setting
9:45 – 12:30pm Karma Yoga
12:45 – 1:15pm Yoga Nidra
1:30 – 2:30pm Lunch and Clean Up
2:30 – 4:30pm Free Time
4:30 – 5:15pm Theory
5:30 – 6:30pm Practical; Restorative, Meditation
6:30 – 7:30pm Dinner and Clean Up
7:30 – 8:30pm Self-study Assignment/Sauna

Saturday 29th March (Sustainability)

6:30 – 7:45am Asana Pranayama Class
7:45 – 8:15am Morning Chanting
8:15 – 9:15am Breakfast and Clean Up
9:15 – 9:45am Karma Yoga Circle and Explore Your ‘Self’ Theme Setting
9:45 – 12:30pm Karma Yoga
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch and Clean Up
1:30 – 3:30pm Study, Free Time, Treatments or Private Session
3:30 – 5:00pm* Gentle Class and Yoga Nidra
5:15 – 7:00pm* Havan (Fire Ceremony) and Kirtan
7:00 – 8:00pm* Dinner and Clean Up
8:00* Sauna
*Yoga Buffet

Sunday 30th March (Integration and Restoration)

7:00 – 8:30am Personal Practice
8:30 – 9:30am Breakfast and Clean Up
9:30 – 10:30am Closing Session
11:00 – 12:30pm Ecstatic Dance
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch and Clean Up
1:30 onwards Free time, Sauna
6:00pm Dinner

Monday 31st March
8:00am Departure to I-site
Booking Details

Investment: $885 Standard Price & Camping Price $795
Early Bird: 20% off if paid in full by 10th March
All Inclusive: 5 nights’ accommodation, vegetarian meals, teachings and stunning yogic environment
For more info: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz Book here
Additional Information

Pickup from Takaka I-Site: Wed, 26th 2:15pm
Drop Off to Takaka I-Site: Monday, 8am (Golden Bay Coachlines leaves Takaka at 9am)

Teacher

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

Private Sessions Available

[ONLINE] Nervous System Reset March/April - 6 week course
2025-03-23 11:00 - 2025-04-27 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Welcome to ‘Nervous System Reset’ — an online, 6-week, transformational learning experience for anyone ready to explore practices to balance the nervous system, supporting better sleep, less stress, release of trauma and more ease in life.
Join us as we explore relaxation processes and share with you the 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 the release of trauma.
This online classroom will delve into the structure, science and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra alongside exploration and practice of conscious breathing techniques, Restorative Yoga, sleep hygiene and more, in a way that is accessible to everyone.
These practices are beneficial to:
Develop a sense of deep rest outside the busy activities of contemporary society
Train the mind to connect into tranquility effortlessly
Release impressions from the past and anxieties about the future
Provide an effective toolkit for the management of stress, anxiety, insomnia & depression
Course includes

Every week from 23rd March until 27th April 2025
Students have access to educational content including:
6x 1.5hr LIVE ZOOM
Discussion and/or relaxation class
30hrs Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance & Yoga NZ
Written, audio, video and guided home study resources including:
10 Inspiring Videos
Yoga Nidra Overview & History • Stress & the Nervous System • Underpinning Principles • Sankalpa • The Body Rotation • Yoga Nidra & the Breath • Yoga Nidra & Opposites • Visualisation • Yoga Nidra & Your Daily Life • Sleep Hygiene
9 Guided Practices – video and audio
Yoga for the Joints (Pawanmuktasana Series) • Restorative Yoga Class • Natural breathing practices • 4, 6, 7 & 8 stage yoga nidra practices
Downloadable Resources
(all content is fully downloadable with ongoing access)
Downloadable Self-Reflection Journal • Informative Resources • Course Guide & Notes • Academic Peer Reviewed Papers

LIVE Call Schedule

All LIVES will be recordings and available to view later.
WEEK 1: Sunday 23rd March 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM NZT*
WEEK 2: Sunday 30th March 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM NZT*
WEEK 3: Sunday 6th April 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM NZT*
WEEK 4: Sunday 13th April 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM NZT*
WEEK 5: Sunday 20th April 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM NZT*
WEEK 6: Sunday 27th April 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM NZT*
*(PT (USA / Canada West Coast) 2:00PM SATURDAYS, EST (USA/ Canada Eastern Standard Time) 6:00 PM SATURDAYS, (AEST (Australian Eastern) 9:00 AM SUNDAY For any other time zones, check here.)
**Note check your daylight savings adjustments
Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. Private Sessions Available

Yoga Buffet
2025-03-15 15:30 - 2025-04-26 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Yoga Buffet is back!
Join us EVERY SATURDAY at Anahata Experience a feast for the soul at our weekly Yoga Buffet, where you can immerse yourself in the rich diversity of authentic yogic practices. Begin your evening with a gentle Hatha Yoga class, guiding your body and mind into harmony and relaxation. Follow this with a rejuvenating Yoga Nidra and the sacred Havan Fire Ceremony, cleansing and revitalizing your spirit.
Lift your heart and voice with our uplifting Kirtan session, fostering deep connections with our vibrant community. After nourishing your soul, delight in a potluck dinner with friends, old and new, and unwind with an optional relaxing sauna.
Join us at Anahata to taste the essence of yoga, connect with a like-minded community, and embrace a journey to inner peace and joy.
Additional Information
When: Saturdays starting 15th of March-26th April, 2025
3:30 – 4:45pm Gentle Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra
5:00 – 6:30pm Havan and Kirtan
6:30 – 7:30pm Dinner (please bring a vegetarian dish to add to the potluck dinner)
7:30pm onwards Sauna
Energy Exchange
Full Yoga Buffet $25
Havan and Kirtan by Donation
Please email us at yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz to let us know you are coming. You can donate below to The Heart Chakra Fund or you can make your cash donations & payment on the day. DONATE HERE
Teacher

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

Private Sessions Available

Reconnect & Thrive: Yoga, Meditation & Deep Ecology Retreat at Shambhala
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-17
We warmly invite you to join us for Reconnect & Thrive: our Yoga, Meditation & Deep Ecology Retreat, a unique 4-day journey dedicated to nurturing your body, mind and spirit.
In these times of busy lives, ongoing change and many possibilities, we gather to recharge and reconnect. This will support you to extend your competencies in resilient personal wellbeing, relating, creativity, courage, and inspired, regenerative action, so you can thrive and bring forth your unique gifts.
You will be guided by us as experienced facilitators, Inna Alex and Swami Karma Karuna, who offer a synergistic blend of deep ecology and traditional yogic practices, including asana, pranayama, Yoga Nidra, meditation, nature connection, poetry, ritual, and song. We have crafted a transformative journey to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and all life, to go forth with renewed clarity and inspiration.
Our retreat offers a balanced immersion into traditional yogic practices as well as gentle enquiry into the nature of being alive on Earth at this time. Set in a stunning natural environment, this retreat promises to be a sanctuary for healing and growth.
We hope to share this enriching experience with you, as we take part in the healing of our world.
Venue
Shambhala Eco Retreat – Onekaka, Golden Bay
Shambhala is set on acres of stunning native bush, with peaceful, secluded gardens, tea houses, Buddha statues and walks around the property and down to the private beach. A great place to explore during your free time! The hall has windows the whole way along and looks out over the Bay – it is constructed of cedar, Cyprus and pine that were grown on the property. Our kitchen is warm and welcoming and well stocked with yummy treats and drinks and there are plenty of spaces for reflection and connection. The rooms are simple and there’s a mixture of 3-/4-share, double and twin rooms (rooms will be allocated on a 1st in basis and we will do our best to meet your preference). There’s plenty room for camping.
Shambhala is a real gem. ​- A perfect location for our retreat.
Investment
”Full ticket PLUS”, including sponsorship for subsidized tickets: $690
“Full ticket”: $590
“Early Bird Full Ticket” (book by 15 Feb’25) $550
“Student/65+yrs/subsidized”: $490
“Early Bird Student/65+yrs/subsidized” (book by 15 Feb’25) $450
BOOKINGS require a $190 deposit (refundable until 10 days prior the event, non-refundable if cancelled less then 10 days prior the event). Bring remainder in cash.
Your ticket covers admin fee, shared accommodation or camping, all meals and the full retreat programme.
Additional Information
For more information about this retreat, you can go email Inna directly or go to InnaEvolution’s website.
And if you are ready to book in, you can do so here.
Facilitators

Inna Alex is a passionate community organizer, environmental educator, and yoga teacher with 15 years of experience facilitating Deep Ecology workshops across New Zealand. With a background in environmental management, she brings her expertise in land-based and community living from the vibrant Tui Community in Golden Bay, NZ.n 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.

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

Private Sessions Available

Nelson Yoga Festival
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09
Join Swami Karma Karuna at the Nelson Yoga Festival
Swami Karma Karuna and the Anahata team return to he Nelson Yoga Festival and will be offering 3 workshops. Private sessions with Swami Karma Karuna are also available.

Anahata Stall at Nelson Yoga Festival
Come visit the Anahata Stall to chat with Swami Karma Karuna and Anahata representatives
Enrich and support your journey with yoga products including Books, Shakti Mats, Malas and more and you can find out about Swami Karma Karuna’s upcoming events.
For more info or to book tickets, head to the Nelson Yoga Festival website.
Workshops

Power of Aum Mantra with Swami Karma Karuna
Saturday 3:45-4:45 Yoga Space One

Delve into the history, science, and spiritual capacity of the AUM Mantra. Experience different ways to chant this potent mantra 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.
Awaken Energy with Mudras and Pranayama with Swami Karma Karuna

Sunday 12:00—1:15 Yoga Space Three
Discover the therapeutic, pranic, and spiritual benefits of mudras- yogic gestures and breathwork. Learn to activate, direct and conserve energy through mudras, and explore the influence of different pranayama techniques to energise, balance, and calm the mind and nervous system. Enhance your brain function, vitality, and meditative states, leaving you with practical tools to enrich your yoga practice and overall well-being.

Take it Slow Restorative into Yoga Nidra with Mantradhara

Sunday 4:00—5:15 Yoga Space Two
Yoga Nidra is yogic sleep, the state between wakefulness and sleep induced by guided meditation. Finding Divinity within, calming nervous system, mind and body; and deep self-healing. Please bring mat, warm clothes, blankets any props needed for under knees when lying down and a flat pillow if needed.
Private Sessions

Chakra Psychology and Yoga Therapy Sessions with Swami Karma Karuna
Special Festival Prices available

Explore yourself from the view of the Chakra System, learn how the flow or block may influence your physical and mental health. Practices to support yourself with be given.
Receive a carefully curated personal program
Take the opportunity to ask questions about your health, life, spiritual path
Get Yogic Health guidance and Lifestyle Coaching
Receive Mentorship for Yoga and Meditation teachers

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

HAWKES BAY Events with Swami Karma Karuna
2025-03-02 - 2025-03-03
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a couple of days of events with her visit to Hawkes Bay…
She starts her visit to Hawkes Bay on Sunday morning with her workshop Unveiling Your Authentic Self – a Journey Through the Chakras & Elements followed by an Akhanda Kirtan with the Hawkes Bay Kirtan Collective

On Monday, take the opportunity to book in for a private Yoga Therapy session and learn more about how develop or maintain balance in your life with the A Journey to Balance MASTERCLASS on Monday evening.
For more details on all offerings, continue reading below.

Unveiling Your Authentic Self – a Journey Through the Chakras & Elements
Join Swami Karma Karuna for a deep exploration of self for a journey through the elements within and around us at The Yoga Space in Hastings. Through the intricate tapestry of the chakras and elements, you will engage in theory, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra deep relaxation, and a Yantra and Mantra Meditation. These practices are designed to not only deepen your self-awareness but also provide you with practical tools to enrich your daily life.
THE CHAKRAS
Dive into the world of chakras energy and the 5 elements, unraveling the layers of your being and unveiling our authentic self. Through Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra, you will harmonise your body and mind, cultivating a sense of balance and vitality. Guided to connect with your inner wisdom and tap into the transformative power of stillness.

THE ELEMENTS

Our exploration the elements to recognise and harness the energies of earth, water, fire, air, and ether within yourself and in the natural world around you. Chanting to elevate your vibrations and open your heart, with the introduction of yantra to introduce you to sacred geometric symbols that can enhance your spiritual growth.

Allow yourself to be guided, supported, and inspired as you unveil the depths of your true nature and embrace the authentic self that resides within.

When: Sunday, 2nd of March
Time: 10am-1pm
Where: The Yoga Space, Hastings

Price: Early Bird $60 (pay in full by 20th of February), $75
BOOK HERE: Rachel Chapman circleofyoganz@gmail.com

Akhanda Kirtan
Hawke’s Bay Kirtan collective invites you to Yoga of Sound – Akhanda Kirtan hosted by the Hawke’s Bay Kirtan Collective and special guest Swami Karma Karuna. Join us for Hawkes Bay’s first Akhanda Kirtan, a journey into the power of sound and mantra. Experience peace and uplifting joy through this ancient practice of Bhakti yoga.

Calm the mind
Release stress and worries
4hrs of continuous group mantra chanting
Discover the positive influence of Kirtan on the whole personality

Do I need to come for the whole 4 hours? It’s possible to attend part of the afternoon; However, full participation is a key component of Akhanda Kirtan, as it allows one to deepen their experience of the practice.
Refreshments: Chai will be available throughout the afternoon, please bring a plate for the table to share with others in the group.
Do I need to be able to sing? Kirtan is an important aspect of yoga. Just as rasgula [an Indian sweet] is incomplete without sugar, so yoga is also incomplete without kirtan. Kirtan is not religious chanting, nor is it just singing one word many times. It is a part of nada yoga, the yoga of sound, in which you produce sound waves and follow them with your awareness. By singing kirtan you are able to withdraw yourself from the body and your external environment. You are travelling by the jet of emotions, therefore, you do not confront the mind at all.

“In raja yoga you have to fight the mind, but in kirtan you bypass the mind” Swami Satyananda Saraswati
When : March 2nd Time: 4-8pm
Where: Keirunga Garden Homestead, Havelock North
Price: $25
For more info or to book: Rachel Chapman circleofyoganz@gmail.com
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions

Private Sessions, One to One Yoga Therapy, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy with Swami Karma Karuna 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.
Session may take the form of:

A carefully curated personal program
An opportunity to ask questions about your health, life, spiritual path
A Somatic Trauma Therapy Session to explore and shift past traumas stored in the body and nervous system
Yogic Health and Lifestyle Coaching
Mentorship for Yoga and Meditation teachers

When : March 3rd Time: 11am-4pm
Where: At The Yoga Space, Hastings
Price: 60 mins $120, 90 mins $155
Email omsatyam@anahata-retreat.org.nz for a booking

A Journey to Balance MASTERCLASS
Embark on a transformative 2 -hour Master Class to harmonise your inner equilibrium, designed for those seeking serenity and stability in today’s fast-paced world. Led by the esteemed Swami Karma Karuna, this session delves into the art of balancing yoga postures, the science and art of harmonising your nervous system, and nurturing resilience with gentle restorative practices. Explore this topic both from the modern view of working with the parasympathetic (rest and recharge) and sympathetic (activate) arms of your nervous system as well as from the ancient wisdom of yoga, by delving into the interplay of Ida and Pingala, or the moon and sun energies within.
Discover the synergy between activation and relaxation, using the rebound effect to cultivate a profound inner balance. Experience the power of Nadi Shodhana Balancing Pranayama, a calming Yoga Nidra, and a short meditation that will leave you rejuvenated and centered.
Learn to navigate life’s challenges with resilience by understanding when to push your limits and when to find solace in rest. Join us to unlock the synergy of your inner sun and moon, and leave feeling recharged and ready to embrace life with renewed balance and harmony. Enroll today and begin your transformative journey Monday 3rd of March
Time: 6-8:00pm
Where: The Yoga Space, Hastings
Price: Early Bird $40 (pay in full by 20th of February), $50
BOOK HERE: Rachel Chapman circleofyoganz@gmail.com
Teacher
Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers.
She is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Prana, Chakras, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions.
Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.

Swami Karma Karuna at Yatra Festival
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-03
Swami Karma Karuna will return to Yatra Festival this Summer.

Yatra Opening Ceremony- A Havan for Healing and Transformation / guided by Swami Karma Karuna
Friday 4:45pm
Join in a Havan Fire Ceremony, based on Yajna, an ancient Vedic ritual, involving the offering of various substances into a consecrated fire while reciting specific mantras. Each offering symbolizes an intention or prayer for healing and well-being. The smoke that arises from the fire is believed to carry these intentions to the Divine realm.
The Maha Mritunjaya mantra is a revered chant invoking the qualities of Shiva, the first Yogi; It supports the practitioner to elevate consciousness, develop non-attachment and encourages transformation and healing. This mantra enlivens the power to overcome physical, mental, and spiritual ailments as well as aims to purify the environment and promote positive energy.

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Inner Resilience Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop / with Swami Karma Karuna
Saturday 10:15-11:45 am

Discover your innate resilience in this empowering workshop. In these challenging times, our ability to adapt and thrive is essential. Learn how yogic tools and mindfulness can equip you with ways to navigate stress and bounce back from adversity. This session combines engaging theory, practices, and self-reflection exercises to help you cultivate resilience. You’ll explore how to harness the relaxation response and strengthen your body, mind, and nervous system. Gain insights into returning to your center and responding creatively to life’s challenges. Join us on this journey to unlock your resilience and find new pathways to balance and harmony.

Yatra is a collaborative community of creative and expressive souls, that together manifest a yearly festival in the infamous Golden Bay, New Zealand. A tribe of humans gathering together for deep connections to our earth through art, adventure, music, dance and spiritual experiences working together to create a beautiful shared existence.
For more details about the festival & to book your tickets go to the Yatra website here

Teacher

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

Maha Shivaratri 2025
2025-02-26 15:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join Swami Karma Karuna & Anahata Residents for…..

Yoga & Meditation Masterclass, Fire Ceremony & Kirtan
Join us to celebrate Maha Shivaratri, one of the most significant spiritual events of the year for those walking the path of yoga. It is a time when there is a natural upsurge of energy in the human being and an opportunity to experience the oneness of the cosmic creation.
For those devoted to a spiritual path, Maha Shivaratri is the Night of Stillness and honors Shiva as Adi Guru, the first teacher from whom the science of yoga originated.
Join us at this potent time to strengthen your commitment to your own spiritual path, with practices of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation focused on the third eye, representing the inner most wisdom and highest consciousness.
We will then come together for a Special Fire Ceremony and Kirtan dedicated to the Shiva energy and end our celebration with a shared meal. All welcome.
The Schedule
3:30-5:00pm Yoga and Meditation
5:15-7:00pm Havan (Fire Ceremony) & Kirtan
7:00pm Shared Meal (please contribute a vegetarian dish)
Energy Exchange
Suggested donation for the programme $25
Give as you are able. If you are abundant, a further offering may support those who have less at present.
RSVP:yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz
