Anahata’s Dahl Recipe
Here at the retreat centre, a warm bowl of Dahl, rice, and Subji (stir-fried seasoned veggies) is a weekly favorite. Dahl, which means Lentils or legume, can be done so many ways with so many different varieties of "dahl", but…
Highlights From India
Here are some highlights from our upcoming Evolving through the Chakras and Tools of Tantra India Retreat (Wednesday 18 September, 2019 - Tuesday 08 October, 2019). Registration closing soon! We're currently offering 10% off both our…
I want to be grateful
On my first quiet day at Anahata I woke up early to enjoy the stars still shining in the sky, taking the time to meditate in nature, watching the sun slowly rise out of the sea. The first sign of…
Stinging Nettle Pesto Recipe
This pesto is a practice in making use of what is happily growing around us! Nettle is usually abundant and at its best during early spring, though we happen to have a patch that is still growing in to the…
Five Reasons To Attend a Silent Meditation Gathering
By Mahima Written from her experience of attending Sw. Anandakumar’s ‘Power of Awareness’ Gathering, held in Tiruvannāmalai, India. 1. DIGITAL DETOX It was only after completing my first silent meditation gathering that I realised how much noise we have…
NYE Celebration ’18 – Mantra Takeaway
Residents, teachers and guests here at Anahata Yoga Retreat Akhanda Kirtan'd their way into 2019 at our New Year's Celebration event. This high energy 4 hour Kirtan took place with 14 amazing Kirtanists leading various divine mantra chants. Together,…
Top 5 Anahata Moments of 2018
As we prepare for the busy festive season ahead, we realize that another magical year here at Anahata is coming to a close. As an ode to this year – we’ve pulled together a compilation of Anahata’s top 5…
How to Live an Inspired Life
Former resident, Freddie Jenkins felt inspired to write his blog on 'How to Live an Inspired Life' during his stay here at Anahata. He's on a retreat from our retreat in Nepal at the mo, but we expect him…
Navaratri: Ten Days of Durga
Navaratri, in Sanskrit नवरात्रि, translates as ‘nine nights’ and is a celebration that has been observed for centuries in India. It honors Devi (Durga), the divine Goddess and Great Mother. It takes places on the first new moon in Spring…
Ten Ways Restorative Yoga Can Heal You
Check out the Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training happening from 31st March – 11th April 2021 with Swami Karma Karuna, Sannyasin Atmabhava and Sannyasi Priyadhara. A professional development course for yoga teachers, health and education professionals and those interested in guiding relaxation…