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SUMMARY:6-week ONLINE Nervous System Reset Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to ‘Nervous System Reset’ — a 6-week online learning experience that encourages your mind-body-connection.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJoin us as we explore relaxation processes and share with you tools to regulate your own nervous system\, all while building emotional and mental resilience. In this course we focus strongly on Yoga Nidra as it promotes better sleep\, reduces feelings of stress and concentrates on the  release of trauma. \nThis online classroom will also delve into the nervous system\, somatic techniques for regulation\, poly-vagal theory\, window of tolerance\, the structure\, science and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra as well as exploration and practice of conscious breathing techniques\,  Restorative Yoga\, sleep hygiene and more\, in a way that is accessible to everyone. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nCourse Includes:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nUpon enrollment student will get access to some resources and base practices. \nFrom Thursday 15th of January the weeks content becomes available.  \nLive sessions start Sunday 18th of January until 22nd February\, 2025. \nStudents have exclusive access to educational content for a 3 month period (including ability to download all of the content) in a range of engaging formats including: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n6x 1.5hr LIVE ZOOM  \nDiscussion and/or relaxation class \n30hrs Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance & Yoga NZ \nWritten\, audio\, video and guided home study resources including: \n10 Inspiring Videos \nYoga 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 \n9 Guided Practices – video and audio \nYoga for the Joints (Pawanmuktasana Series) • Restorative Yoga Class • Natural breathing practices • 4\, 6\, 7 & 8 stage yoga nidra practices \nDownloadable Resources \n(all content is fully downloadable with ongoing access) \nDownloadable Self-Reflection Journal •  Informative Resources • Course Guide & Notes • Academic Peer Reviewed Papers \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nLIVE Call Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nAll LIVES will be recordings and available to view later. \nWEEK 1: Sunday 18th January 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM NZT* \nWEEK 2: Sunday 25th January 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM NZT* \nWEEK 3: Sunday 1st February 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM NZT* \nWEEK 4: Sunday 8th February 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM NZT* \nWEEK 5: Sunday 15th February 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM NZT* \nWEEK 6: Sunday  22nd February 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM NZT* \n*(AEST Sydney  8:00AM Sundays\, PST (USA / Canada West Coast) 1:00PM SATURDAYS\, MST (USA/ Canada Mountain Standard Time) 2:00PM SATURDAYS \, EST (USA/ Canada Eastern Standard Time) 4:00PM For any other time zones\, check here.) \n**Note check your daylight savings adjustments \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/6-week-online-nervous-system-reset-course
CATEGORIES:Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra Insights & Practice - Free ONLINE Session
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for a free online session…\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Discover the secrets of Yoga Nidra in our free online workshop\, This session will introduce you to the stages of Yoga Nidra\, the science behind it and the mental\, physical\, emotional and energetic benefits. Yoga Nidra is a potent ancient practice with applications for modern needs. It has therapeutic benefits in areas such as digestive issues\, anxiety\, depression\, insomnia\, trauma and more as well as the capacity to bring new spiritual heights. \nIn this mini workshop\, you will learn about the relevance of Yoga Nidra for your personal life as well as professional development for yoga teachers\, healthcare and education industries. \nExperience the restorative power of a Yoga Nidra practice with Swami Karma Karuna\, who has been teaching and training others in this practice for more than 30 years. Ask questions in the interactive Q and A and leave nourished\, inspired and with a tool in your pocket for your daily life. \nThis workshop is a gateway to our comprehensive Yoga Nidra Teacher’s Training\, offering you an exclusive opportunity to grow your skills\, offerings and personal growth. \nThis is an online webinar that will be delivered via Zoom. You will receive an email with link to access once you register.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-insights-practice-free-online-session
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SUMMARY:Lovefest 2026 - Golden Bay with Swami Karma Karuna
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna will be presenting at Lovefest Golden Bay held at the Tui Events Park in Wainui Bay.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lovefest is returning this coming summer\, a celebration of connection to nature\, music\, and magic in the magnificent heart of Golden Bay. Our vibrant festival comes alive in the soul-nourishing calm of the Tui Events Park\, surrounded by the Abel Tasman National Park\, near an amazing beach for swimming. \nLovefest is about Love for self\, community\, and planet earth. A multigenerational clear heart-centered village where— children\, teens\, elders\, and everyone in between. A place where dance\, music\, creativity\, healing\, and connection come alive. \nAt Lovefest you are immersed in a mix of live music around the fire and on stage\, holistic\, relational and embodiment workshops\, DJs & Conscious Dance\, cultural performances and a whole lot of fun\, magic\, and surprises. \nFor more info on the festival & to book tickets click here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWorkshops & Classes with Swami Karma Karuna\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yoga Products Stall at Love Fest \nCheck out yoga books and malas with a 30% OFF SPECIAL just for LOVE FEST.  \nChat with us about upcoming events\, your yoga and meditation questions and join Swami Karma Karuna for inspiring workshops. \n  \nFriday 13th February 9-10:30 pm in the Cosy Room \nOpen Your Heart Kirtan Collective with Swami Karma Karuna\, Amba Ma and others \nOpen your heart\, clear your head and energise yourself with “kirtan”\, an active sound meditation practice. Kirtan has positive influences on your brainwaves and nervous system\, helps one to connect with themselves and others\, express emotions in a positive way and connect to Divine Love.  Join a collective of kirtanists for joyful chanting\, sacred music\, rhythm\, expression and dancing in this uplifting yogic practice of singing transformative mantras. \n  \nSaturday 14th February 7:15-8:45am Mainstage \nHeart Harmony: Yoga for Emotional Balance with Swami Karma Karuna \nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for a transformative journey into the heart\, designed to help you direct and balance emotional energy\, and open your heart. \nExperience heart-opening movements\, yogic gestures\, breathing practices and a meditation to redirect emotional energy and open the Anahata Nad\, the pathway to connecting to the sound of the universe. \nThese practices offer practical tools to manage emotions and cultivate a heart-centered approach to life and access the joy that comes from living with an open heart. \n  \nSaturday 14th February 11am in the Kids Zone \nFun Yoga Adventure for Kids with Swami Karma Karuna \nJoin us for a playful yoga adventure at the Love Fest! In this interactive session\, we’ll explore movement\, go on a magic carpet ride\, and practice breathing and mindfulness exercises. \nThis non-competitive class helps children build strength\, balance\, attention\, and coordination\, all within a fun and supportive space. Through creative storytelling and imaginative play\, children learn emotional wellbeing tools and self-regulation techniques that they can use every day. \n  \nSaturday 14th February 4-5:30 in the Cosy Room \nConscious Relationships with Swami Karma Karuna \nLife is full of relationships–professional\, romantic\, family\, community\, nature; They can be a source of happiness or challenge. Past conditioning\, present experiences and our self-view influences how we connect to and communicate with others. Explore yogic practices\, expression and mindfulness techniques that assist in positive communication skills and the ability to remain more balanced in relationships of all kinds.\n\n \nSunday 15th February 2-4pm Mainstage \nKirtan Collective and Closing Circle with Swami Karma Karuna\, Amba Ma and others \nOpen your heart\, clear your head and energise yourself with “kirtan”\, an active sound meditation practice. Kirtan has positive influences on your brainwaves and nervous system\, helps one to connect with themselves and others\, express emotions in a positive way and connect to Divine Love.  Join a collective of kirtanists for joyful chanting\, sacred music\, rhythm\, expression and dancing in this uplifting yogic practice of singing transformative mantras.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/lovefest-2026-golden-bay-with-swami-karma-karuna
CATEGORIES:Offsite Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Yoga Buffet Series – Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for a series of Summer Yoga Buffets…\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Yoga Buffet at Anahata Yoga Retreat offers a diverse range of workshops designed to enrich your yoga practice and personal growth journey. Each session includes a blend of theory\, yoga\, breathwork\, and meditation tailored to an inspiring theme\, along with tea\, fruit\, and evening rituals. Join into a healing fire ceremony\, heart opening kirtan\, and an optional sauna experience. This holistic approach provides an opportunity to explore different aspects of yoga\, fostering nourishment\, focus\, emotional harmony\, deep rest\, and renewed energy.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThemes\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJanuary 17th: Nourish & Focus: A New Year Renewal  \nJanuary 31st: Chakras: Unlock Your Inner Power \nFebruary 21st: Emotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss \nMarch 7th: Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Renewal \nMarch 21st: Pranayama & Mudras: Energize with Breath \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nEmotional Harmony & Bhakti Bliss\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Workshop Description: Learn to manage your emotions with grace and embrace the path of the heart\, Bhakti Yoga. This session offers insights and practices to cultivate emotional balance and deepen your connection to inner love. Enjoy a theory\, yoga\, pranayama and meditation inspired by the principles of Mantra and Bhakti. Join in a community fire ceremony and kirtan chanting to direct the emotions\, open the heart\, and activate joy and inner harmony. Add on an optional sauna to end the evening.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThe Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nFull Yoga Buffet 2:30-7pm $40  \nTheory\, Yoga\, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme\nIncludes Tea\, Fruit and Evening Rituals \nYoga Workshop Only 2:30-4:30pm $25 \nTheory\, Yoga\, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme \nOnline Yoga Workshop 2:30-4:30pm $20 \nTheory\, Yoga\, Breathwork and Meditation Class related to the theme \nEvening Rituals Only 5-7pm $20 \nHealing Fire Ceremony\, Kirtan \nBONUS: Optional Sauna – If staying for a sauna\, bring water bottle and a snack with you. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPlease arrive 15 mins early as practices start on time. \n[/vc_column_text]BOOK HERE [vc_column_text]\nAlternatively\, join us for a  our Community Days at Anahata: Give Back & Grow for morning of Karma Yoga (selfless service) as we give love back to the Anahata land and buildings. As a thank you for offering your energy and skills\, you are invited to stay and receive our afternoon Yoga Buffet as a gift. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/summer-yoga-buffet-series-emotional-harmony-bhakti-bliss
CATEGORIES:Anahata Events,Online Courses,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra & Manifesting Your Purpose - Free ONLINE Session
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna for a free online session…\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Delve into one of the transformative stages of Yoga Nidra and discover how to manifest your heartfelt dreams in our free online workshop.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This session will share the power of sankalpa\, a positive statement if intent\, utilised when the mind is receptive. Bypass the analytical mind\, learn more about planting a seed of intention\, the brainwaves states and how Yoga Nidra supports us to let go of blocks and manifest our higher purpose. \nIn this mini workshop\, we will delve into the science of sankalpa for your personal life as well as professional development for yoga teachers\, healthcare and education industries. \nExperience the focusing power of Yoga Nidra practice with Swami Karma Karuna\, who has been teaching and training others in this practice for more than 30 years. Ask questions in the interactive Q and A and leave nourished\, inspired and with a tool in your pocket for your daily life. \nThis workshop is a gateway to our comprehensive Yoga Nidra Teacher’s Training\, offering you an exclusive opportunity to grow your skills\, offerings and personal growth. \nThis is an online webinar that will be delivered via Zoom. You will receive an email with link to access once you register.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/yoga-nidra-manifesting-your-purpose-free-online-session
CATEGORIES:Online Courses,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Swami Karma Karuna is at YATRA Festival
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna is going to Yatra Festival….\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yatra Opening Ceremony- A Havan for Healing and Transformation\nGuided by Swami Karma Karuna\nFriday 4:45pm \nJoin 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. \nॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥ \nOm Tryambakam Yajamahe\nSugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam\nUrvarukamiva Bandhanan\nMrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \n  \nThe Art of Letting Go: Relaxation Techniques for Everyday Life\nWith Swami Karma Karuna\nSaturday 10:15-11:45  am \nLearn the science and art of relaxation. This workshop offers simple yet effective movement\, breath and mindfulness techniques. Release blocks and activate flow\, nourishment and more expanded inner space. Equip yourself with practical skills to reduce stress and enhance relaxation\, paving the way for a more peaceful and balanced life. \nVisit our stall to ask your yoga questions and check out our books\, malas and other yoga products. \nClick here for more info about Yatra Festival or to get your tickets  [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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