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SUMMARY:Resilience: Nervous System Regulation for Teachers and Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nHow do we remain anchored when the world feels turbulent? For practitioners\, yoga teachers and their students\, true resilience is the “muscle of the soul\,” a conscious return to center that allows us to ride the waves of life. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nIn this 75-minute Sangha\, we explore how understanding the nervous system and building resilience transforms us and supports us to face the ups and downs. We will review how the stages of Yoga Nidra – from establishing Pratyahara to working with our deeper roots – systematically rewire the stress response. This practice supports the teacher’s own vitality while providing essential tools for all to use during life’s challenges. There will be time for questions. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nWhat We Will Explore:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nThe Science of “Being”: Shift from high-beta stress frequencies into restorative alpha and theta brainwave states.\nPractical Vagal Hacks: 60-second tools to find your center before teaching or in the middle of the challenges of your day.\nThe Art of Co-regulation: Learn how your own Vagal Tone acts as an “anchor\,” directly influencing the safety and depth of your experience with others including the classroom environment for yoga teachers.\nTrauma-Informed Nuance: Re-examine the Window of Tolerance to support students who find stillness challenging.\nIntegrated Practice: A deep Yoga Nidra journey designed to reset the nervous system for both professional and personal renewal.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTime for Q and A: Ask your questions on the nervous system\, Yoga Nidra and other relevant topics \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\nResilience is the muscle of the soul. It is developed through the conscious choice to return to center\, time and time again. — Swami Karma Karuna \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nThese events are always FREE to YogaNZ members.  \nRegister for this Sangha by logging into the YogaNZ website\, and find the registration link under ‘Resources and Learning’ in the members area. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker and registered Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience in the Yoga field. She holds a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy\, is a senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand and receives regular training in India through the Bihar School of Yoga.  She is passionate about stress management\, restorative practices\, yoga psychology\, women’s health\, chakras and prana practices. \nShe is a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand and she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga\, Pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz \n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/resilience-nervous-system-regulation-for-teachers-and-practitioners
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:(2026 - April) Nervous System Reset Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nWelcome to ‘Nervous System Reset Course‘ — a 6-week online learning experience that encourages your mind-body connection.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nJoin us as we explore relaxation processes and share with you tools to regulate your own nervous system\, all while building emotional and mental resilience. In this course we focus strongly on Yoga Nidra as it promotes better sleep\, reduces feelings of stress and concentrates on the  release of trauma. \nThis online classroom will also delve into the nervous system\, somatic techniques for regulation\, poly-vagal theory\, window of tolerance\, the structure\, science and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra as well as exploration and practice of  conscious breathing techniques\,  Restorative Yoga\, sleep hygiene and more\, in a way that is accessible to everyone. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nUpon enrollment student will get access to some resources and base practices. From the 9th of April\, the week 1 content becomes available. Live sessions start on Sundays\, 12th of April til 17th of May. Students have exclusive access to educational content for a 3 month period (including ability to download all of the content) in a range of engaging formats including: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n6x 1.5hr LIVE ZOOM lectures\, discussions and a practical class as well as written\, audio\, video and guided home study resources.  \n30hrs Continuing Education  \n‘Nervous System Reset’ is led by Swami Karma Karuna\, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand. She is a dedicated\, accessible and intuitive yoga teacher\, certified Yoga Therapist and an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist with more than 30 years of experience working with a wide range of people. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nZOOM LIVES\, DATES\, AND INTERNATIONAL TIME ZONES: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Note: Check your daylight savings adjustments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. \n[/vc_column_text]Private Session [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/2026-april-nervous-system-reset-course
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SUMMARY:Nelson Yoga Festival
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna is joining the Nelson Yoga Festival\, along with her fellow Yoga Teachers. \nFind your flow.\nEnjoy unlimited yoga and indulge at your own pace. \nDiscover Yoga.\nCreate your own itinerary\, sample a variety of styles and teachers. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\nImmerse yourself\n\n\n\n\nFind a new flow\, embrace wellness and spiritual awakening at the 2026 Nelson Yoga Festival. Connect in a friendly community atmosphere with supportive yoga instructors\, mindfulness\, sound healings and workshops. \nThe Nelson Yoga Festival weekend offers you access to multiple Yoga classes suitable for all skill levels. The perfect place to experience a variety of different forms of yoga including Vinyasa\, Hatha\, Yoga Nidra\, Yin\, Kundalini & more. If you’re new to yoga or an experienced yogi you can enjoy this opportunity to go deeper into your personal practice. The journey extends far beyond the mat. Awaken your senses with resonant sound healing sessions\, find freedom through conscious movement\, and explore the power of your own breath in dedicated workshops. \nIn-between yoga sessions take in the stunning natural surrounds of Nelson’s golden beaches\, untouched forests and rugged mountain landscapes. All classes are included with entry so start planning your weekend yoga getaway today. \nTransformation awaits you. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nPower of AUM Mantra\nDate: Saturday 25th April \nTime: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nDelve into the history\, science\, and spiritual capacity of the AUM Mantra. Experience different ways to chant this potent source sound and join in on a powerful collective sound meditation. Feel the change in your brain waves\, the flow of energy within your body and experience the benefits of using mantra to clear the mind\, support nervous system balance\, enhance healing and activate a state of meditation.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nChakra & Element Journey: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Harmony\nDate: Sunday 26th April \nTime: 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm \n\n\nImmerse yourself in a transformative journey\, exploring the profound wisdom of the chakras and the five elements. This workshop is an exploration of the “inner landscape”—the intricate tapestry of energy within and around us. Through a blend of theory\, Hatha Yoga\, Pranayama\, and Yantra/Mantra Meditation\, you will learn to recognize and harmonize the energies of earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and ether within. More than just a physical practice\, these tools are designed to deepen your self-awareness and provide practical insights into your personality and how you interact with the world. Join us to unlock the secrets of your energetic system\, paving the way for personal growth\, inner harmony\, and a more balanced daily life. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]Get Your Tickets Now [vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal\, India\, and Australia\, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda at Bihar School of Yoga and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth. \nHolding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy\, she is also senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. With a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology\, her work is influenced by her early passion for group and individual dynamics. She is passionate about stress management\, restorative practices\, yoga psychology\, women’s health\, and the chakras\, offering personalized sessions that integrate yogic and modern therapeutic techniques. \nAs co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand\, she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga\, Pranayama\, Yoga Nidra\, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz. \n[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/nelson-yoga-festival-2
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SUMMARY:Embracing Menopause... 5-Week Online Course
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin Swami Karma Karuna together with Dr Marissa Kelaher\, Shanti Smith\, Ana Norambuena\, and Rita Scholten for a 5-week online course!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Discover new ways to relate to and navigate this chapter of your womanhood. Empower your unique journey with deepening your understanding of what is moving within you at this time through this interactive\, educational and nourishing online workshop series with experienced New Zealand health and wellbeing practitioners. \nFor women from peri-menopause into and through menopause\, for any ages of 35+. All are welcome![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTiming & Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n5 live sessions on Tuesdays: April 28 – May 26 \nTimes for various timezones: \nUK & European morning: 8-10am BST\, 9-11am CEST \nAustralia & NZ afternoon/evening: AEST 5-7pm\, NZST 7-9pm \nRecordings of theory content of the live sessions will be made available following each session. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nInvestment\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n5-week course participation: NZ$115/165/235 (community supported / sustaining rate / pay-it-forward) \nRecordings only: NZ$75 \nWe also have 3 koha tickets for those who cannot afford either of the above rates. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession Overview\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]28 April: Session 1 – The Thresholds of Menopause: The journey from cocoon to rebirth – with Rita Scholten \n5 May: Session 2 – Hormones during Perimenopause/Menopause – with Dr Marissa Kelaher \n12 May: Session 3 – The Nervous System Toolkit: Yogic Support for Regulation\, Sleep and Vitality – with Karma Karuna \n19 May: Session 4 – Hormonal Balance and the Gut-Brain-Connection\, plus key nutrients for on-going wellness – with Shanti Smith \n26 May: Session 5 – Menopause and the Emotional Body – with Ana Norambuena[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession Content\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession 1: The Thresholds of Menopause: The journey from cocoon to rebirth:\nThese are the pre and menopausal years where a reversal is happening from the teenage years. Again wings are spreading yet this time through a longer period as many life stages are purified\, brought to the mirror and the sword. After many years a whole new human being has emerged. This is an interactive exploration guided by Rita Scholten. \nRita facilitates threshold ceremonies to consciously mark life stages. Mainly through the Rites of Passage Foundation as well in private life she assists young people to become a young adult. Recently\, she is embarking on the path to become a fledging Elder\, a life stage that is knocking on her door. \nSession 2: Hormones during Perimenopause/Menopause\nMarissa will cover what occurs to hormones during perimenopause/menopause\, how these impact on health and well-being (and what/why common symptoms occur)\, plus lifestyle and nutrition strategies that can help. She also has a section on when to consider HRT\, types available\, pros and cons. \nDr Marissa Kelaher is a qualified practicing medical doctor\, who also has extensive additional training in Lifestyle Medicine; Nutritional and Environmental Medicine; and Integrative Health. She has a passion for teaching people how to improve their health naturally. Dr Marissa also regularly runs health workshops\, and speaks at retreats and events NZ wide. \nwww.yourlifestylemedics.com \nSession 3: The Nervous System Toolkit: Yogic Support for Regulation\, Sleep and Vitality\nThis session will cover theory and practice. The first part focuses on the nervous system and menopause\, the importance of sleep and nervous system regulation to support the menopause transition. Includes time for questions and answers to meet your unique needs.\nThen we will practice a series of practical yoga movements\, breathing\, mindfulness and self care techniques to manage a variety of menopause symptoms that may arise during this life change such as digestive issues\, joint stiffness\, headaches\, changes to the skin\, emotions\, weight gain and insulin resistance and more. No previous yoga experience required. \nSwami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. She also holds a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and specializes in stress management\, restorative practices\, yoga psychology and women’s health. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nSession 4: Hormonal balance and the gut-brain-connection\nYou will discover why gut health and a thriving microbiome are powerful allies through every stage of peri- and menopause. Explore how the gut-brain connection shapes hormonal balance\, mood\, and energy\, and learn practical\, nourishing strategies—plus key nutrients—to support resilience and ongoing wellness. Expect warmth\, clarity\, and a dash of humor\, because this journey is about empowerment and thriving\, not just surviving. \nShanti is a Naturopath\, Herbalist\, Colon Hydrotherapist\, and holistic wellness guide with over two decades of experience. She weaves gut health—and the vital role of the microbiome—into the foundation of her work\, guiding others to lasting vitality by reconnecting body\, mind\, and spirit in a way that feels both natural and sustainable. She provides a variety of functional testing options\, including comprehensive hormone panels and in-depth gut microbiome analysis\, with appointments available both online and in person. \nhttps://thrivetherapies.co.nz/ \nSession 5: Menopause and the Emotional Body / Discovery into the transition of who you are becoming\nMenopause is not just a physical transition — it is a significant process that invites honest reflection and opens the doorways to personal transformation. Together\, we will explore how this transition can become a powerful opportunity to pause\, re-evaluate\, and re-design life in alignment with who you are now — and who you are becoming. \nAna meets women where they are — raw\, real\, rising. She brings presence and love\, welcoming both the cracking open and the fierce clarity that often comes with it. In her space\, you’re not asked to be less — you’re invited to become more of who you truly are.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nTeacher\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging\, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher\, inspirational speaker\, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in Nepal and India and ongoing training in the ashram with her teachers. \nShe is also certified by Yoga Alliance and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia/New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specialises in a range or areas such as Yoga Nidra\, Restorative Yoga\, Prana\, Chakras\, Yoga Psychology and Women’s Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat\, New Zealand and travels throughout the world\, leading workshops\, training yoga teachers\, presenting at international events\, guiding spiritual sadhana retreats and offering therapeutic one to one yoga sessions. \nSwami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down to earth approach\, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now.[/vc_column_text]Private Sessions [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/embracing-menopause-5-week-online-course
CATEGORIES:Online Courses
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