Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna

February 13, 2026 - February 15, 2026
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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Anahata Yoga Retreat - ECPv6.0.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Anahata Yoga Retreat REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201227T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20251215T072622 CREATED:20201217T062101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T014323Z UID:8126-1609056000-1701450000@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Koha/Donation Online Yoga Classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/koha-donation-online-yoga-classes CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats,Offsite Events,Online Courses,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/groupbolster-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210304 DTSTAMP:20251215T072622 CREATED:20210128T223848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T224702Z UID:8210-1614556800-1614815999@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Masterton Workshops & Yoga Classes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna will be in Masterton sharing various workshops on Women’s Health and the Chakras and Creating Balance in Your Life and Wellbeing in the Body from March 1st – 3rd 2021. Yoga nidra\, meditation\, hatha yoga\, restorative yoga and breathwork classes will also be running. Private sessions with Swami Karma Karuna are also available and can be booked in advance. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8211″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nMonday 1st March\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nFree meet & greet + Q&A on the porch followed by Breath Meditation. Private venue. 7:00-7:45pm \nPlease bring a cushion for the Breath Meditation. Contact Shari 027 07764 or Marg 027 217 8970 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nTuesday 2nd March\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWorkshops on Women’s Health & the Chakras\, Yoga\, Breath\, Meditation & Yoga Nidra Classes @ Hot Yoga Studio\, Kuripuni \n  \nMORNING SESSION 1: 9.30am (90 min)\n• Womens Health & the Chakras\n• Yoga • Breath • Meditation *$25\n  \nEVENING SESSION 2: 5.30pm (90 min)\n• Womens Health & the Chakras\n• Yoga • Nourishing Yoga Nidra *$25 \n* book online for Sessions 1 & 2\nBookings: hotyogaforyou.co.nz\nEftpos at the Studio.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nWednesday 3rd March\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWorkshops on Creating Balance in Your Life and Wellbeing in Your Body. Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Classes @ Netball Wai. Complex\, Colombo Road\n  \nFINAL EVENING SESSION 2: 6.00pm (2.5 hrs)\nALL WELCOME – YOGIS & YOGINIS\nExplore ways to “create balance in\nyour life” evening immersion\n• Wellbeing & your body\n• Restorative Yoga • Yoga Nidra $40 \nBring cash or pay online for WEDNESDAY ONLY TO:\nM Patete ANZ 01-0682-0084968-47 \nFor more information on any of the workshops/classes\, contact Marg Patete: 027 217 8970 OR: handbagholidaysandyoga@gmail.com \nHead to the Hot Yoga for You website for more information about the venue \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPrivate Sessions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCovering Yogic Health\, Lifestyle Coaching and Chakra Psychology \nFind out which yoga\, breathing and meditation practices suit your personality\, body type\, health challenges and energy flow. Receive a personal program. Ask questions about your spiritual path. Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental\, emotional\, physical and energetic states for optimal well-being. \nYogic practices are powerful aids in the treatment of many diseases such as chronic fatigue\, asthma\, diabetes\, digestive problems\, structural imbalances\, blood pressure and heart problems\, insomnia\, stress-related imbalances as well as important allies for mental health and can support the management of anxiety\, depression and other mental and emotional needs. They can also be used to evolve the individual in the path of awakening higher consciousness. \nPrice:  $95 60 mins  /  $120 90 mins \nFor pre-bookings email: omsatyam@anahata-retreat.org.nz\nOr enquire with Swami Karma Karuna at a workshop/class.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”two-column-lists”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n \n Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna\n\n \n February 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026 \n\n \n \n Book Now\n \n \n \n\n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/masterton-workshops-yoga-classes CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SQAURE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTSTAMP:20251215T072622 CREATED:20210228T064601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T084522Z UID:8366-1615507200-1615593599@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebration of Yoga and Consciousness: Maha Shivaratri DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader”]\nAn Evening of Fire Ceremony\, Yoga\, Meditation\, Kirtan and Sound Healing.  \nJoin us at this auspicious time of Maha Shivaratri for a special evening of celebration.\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8370″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nOverview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nMaha Shivaratri literally means ‘the great night of Shiva’ \nShiva is considered the first yogi and the embodiment of high consciousness so on this night\, one connects with their own dedication to the yogic path and the unfolding of awakening consciousness. \nIt is said to be the day when Lord Shiva drank poison\, representing negativity\, in order to protect the world. However\, instead of killing him\, he was able to absorb the poison and integrate it\, symbolizing facing the ups and downs of life without being influenced. \nIn this time of great global challenge\, gathering together to create high vibrations\, awaken positivity and inner strength is highly important. \nJoin us in ceremony\, celebration and yogic practice to uplift and raise the vibration within us and around us. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n  \nProgram\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nYin Yoga Session\, Pranayama and Meditation with Nikolas from Yin Culture: The mission of Yin Culture is to be a harmonizing force in the world. Yin Culture is based on Taoist and Tantric philosophy applied to modern culture. The practices draw from two sources: The modern practice of Yin Yoga\, as taught by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. The ancient practices of Pranayama\, and Meditation from Tantric Hatha Yoga. \nSound healing with Romy & Nassib: Our class aim to guide our participants to surrender into layers of blissful soundscapes consisting of a wealth of instruments such as singing bowls\, didgeridoo\, mouth harps\, sensulas\, strings intruments\, handpan\, and buffalo drum. Our intention is to carry people on a journey back to the core of our true self. \nSwami Karma Karuna will guide a Havan\, an ancient fire ceremony from the Indian Vedic tradition where we use mantra and fire as a means of transformation. \nJoined by Andrew Grey for Kirtan\, a joyful and uplifting mantra practice that originates from the Bhakti yoga tradition. In Kirtan we sing the mantra in call and response\, it is a practice that brings connection to our hearts and to the present moment through sound. \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8371″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n5pm Onwards\nBring a vegetarian dish to share\nSuggested KOHA $25\nEnquire for limited accommodation options \nPlease: RSVP before 12pm Friday \nPlease make donations here or pay with cash on the night \nPhone: +64(3)525-9887\nE-mail: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz \n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience. \nA co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand\, she also travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events such as Bhakti Fest\, USA\, the International Yoga Festival\, NZ\, Yoga Australia Conference\, Melbourne as well as guiding spiritual sadhana retreats around the world and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nShe is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8051″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nThe mission of Yin Culture is to be a harmonizing force in the world. Many Souls are finding it difficult to maintain their centre in this time of rapid change. Many yearn to return to the harmony of nature. It is these Souls for which Yin Culture is medicine. Yin Culture is based on Taoist and Tantric philosophy applied to modern culture. The practices draw from two sources: The modern practice of Yin Yoga\, as taught by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. The ancient practices of Pranayama\, and Meditation from Tantric Hatha Yoga. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8394″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nNassib is as sound engineer graduate and avid multi-instrumentalist\, with over a decade of practice and research in ethnomusicology and sound therapy. Nassib takes a modern approach to ethnic and ritualistic music by blending ancient instruments with the latest sound technology\, delivering you a bath of multicultural and ambient soundscapes to transport the audience consciousness far beyond and back. He has held sound baths\, ethnomusical concerts\, and lessons in multiple retreats\, festivals\, and gatherings. \nRomy is a well-traveled certified Naturopath Herbalist and yoga teacher.  She has been dedicated to gain knowledge and share the art of healing through meditation and yoga. Finding herself most at home either on a mat or as a counselor for wellbeing\, she finds it of second nature to hold yoga and guided meditation classes after six years of refining her practice and teaching techniques. \nOur class aim to guide our participants to surrender into layers of blissful soundscapes consisting of a wealth of instruments such as singing bowls\, didgeridoo\, mouth harps\, sensulas\, strings intruments\, handpan\, and buffalo drum. Our intention is to carry people on a journey back to the core of our true self. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/maha-shivaratri CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shivaratri.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322 DTSTAMP:20251215T072622 CREATED:20190712T053726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T042034Z UID:5066-1615939200-1616371199@www.anahata-retreat.org.nz SUMMARY:Yoga & Your Chakras DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n* 20% off for LOCALS! *\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nRetreat Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”content-subheader” color=”#dd9933″]\nExplore your health\, relationships\, energy states\, mind and emotions in this transformational retreat delving into your energy centres. Suitable for all levels.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Embark on a journey through the chakras\, the subtle energy centres within your body\, which influence every aspect of your life from your daily experiences to the spiritual realm. They are a framework to understand your physical health and challenges\, energy levels\, mental well-being\, emotional states and more subtle layers of existence.  The flow or block within your chakras determine many aspects of your life.\n\nDuring this transformational retreat\, enjoy yogic techniques such as asana\, pranayama\, mudra\, bandha\, yoga nidra\, meditation\, yantra\, mantra\, fire ceremony and kirtan practice to transform\, stimulate and cleanse the subtle energy centres. \nExplore the traditional symbology\, glands\, physical components\, psychology\, mantras\, animal representations\, states of health or blockage and more about each chakra.  Learn about how the chakras influence your relationship with yourself and others. Gain tools to improve your health\, awaken creative abilities\, enhance your strengths and overcome challenges. Get to know your ‘self’ more deeply and learn the ancient ways to expand and liberate yourself in the context of the modern world. \nAnd if you want to find out more about each Chakra\, you can read our Beginners Guide to your Energy Centres Blog \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8276″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Retreat Programme Includes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4 nights\, shared accommodation (unless camping)\, all meals and the full retreat programme. \n\n• Hatha yoga classes focused on the Chakras\n• Group discussions\n• Guided chakra meditations\n• Daily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)\n• Karma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)\n• Mantra and Yantra Practice\n• Fire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration) \n [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5372″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nAdditional Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Investment  \nStandard Price: NZD $750\nCamping Price: NZD $710 \n*Prices include Shared Accommodation (unless Camping)\, all meals and the full Retreat Programme. \n** If you are in financial need\, please apply for a partial scholarship \nEarly Bird Price: – a 10% discount if full payment made by 17th February 2021.\nTo obtain your 20% local’s discount please enquire upon booking.  \nStart Time: 5:30pm Wednesday 17th March – arrival/registration\nFinish Time: 12:15pm Sunday 21st March \n  \nComplimentary pick up: Wednesday 17th March 6:10pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will drop you off if travelling to Takaka from Nelson.\nComplimentary drop off: Sunday 21st March 12:30pm back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre\, where the Golden Bay Coachlines bus will pick you up from if travelling from Takaka to Nelson. \nTo view scheduled flights from Wellington to Golden Bay\, visit the Golden Bay Air website here. \n\nSpecial Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan\, Dairy-Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZD $10 per week.\nPrivate Sessions: Private sessions with Swami Karma Karuna are available by appointment. Click here to find out more.\nMassage: Massage sessions are available by appointment.\nSauna: Our new sauna is now available for use!\nPrivate rooms: Limited options are available on request\, subject to availability.\nCamping: Tent hire is available for an additional cost of NZD $30. If interested in hiring a tent\, please enquire with us at the time of booking as we have a limited amount available.\n\nTo book now and to request any extras\, please email us.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5375″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]\nTeachers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8117″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna is a founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, international speaker and writer with more than 25 years of training and experience in a range or areas. She brings real life experience\, years of building knowledge\, humility\, humour and compassion together to inspire students and share the transformative journey of teaching yoga and growth on the spiritual path. \nSwami Karma Karuna is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)\, a IAYT Yoga Therapist\, a Senior Teacher of Yoga Australia and New Zealand as well as a Swami of the Bihar Yoga lineage. Her wide range of teaching includes yoga teacher trainings\, Continuing Education courses for various organizations\, international events and spiritual sadhana retreats around the world.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8254″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSn Atmavidya honours the great wisdom traditions\, sharing ancient practices of Yoga and Meditation that continue to help unfold the natural inherent goodness\, wisdom\, beauty\, harmony\, kindness and delight in our lives. She facilitates easeful discovery of the different ways that practices can be experienced\, to liberate energy for well-being of body\, mind and spirit. Atmavidya has depth of experience in the teaching of yoga and meditation in yoga centres\, ashrams\, retreats\, primary\, secondary schools\, tertiary institutions\, businesses\, Not For Profit and rehabilitation organisations\, mainly in New Zealand. Atmavidya has been a student of yoga and meditation for the last 27 years. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore Other Retreats & Events\n[/vc_column_text]6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset CourseHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatJanuary 15\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - February 26\, 2026 @ 11:30 amLovefest 2026 – Golden Bay with Swami Karma KarunaHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatFebruary 13\, 2026 - February 15\, 2026Embracing Menopause GB 3.0 … from pause to powerHosted by: Anahata Yoga RetreatMarch 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmView All Retreats and Events [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-chakras-march-2021 CATEGORIES:Anahata Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ajna-e1532574842606.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR