In the period of a week New Zealand moved into Lockdown as a result of Covid-19, stunning the population as we entered unprecedented territory for New Zealand history. The virus has brought an enormous scale of challenges, along with…
It’s great to make your own muesli as you can flavour it to your own taste, and of course it doesn’t have as much added sugar as store bought muesli, so it’s better for you. You can be quite…
Chura is an Indian dish made from flattened rice (called poha). It is often eaten for breakfast or brunch. Chura is a popular weekly breakfast dish at Anahata Yoga Retreat. Its texture and taste make it a very yummy…
By Swami Karma Karuna This article explores Jnana yoga -the process of sincere self-enquiry with the aim of finding true inner wisdom. The mind is used to question into its own nature, and to go beyond the illusions and…
The Sanskrit root ‘sat’ means highest truth or wisdom and ‘sang’ is associated with ‘sangha’, signifying company or association. Satsang therefore translates as ‘being in the company or presence of ‘truth’. It could also be thought of as being…
Sabji is a satisfying Indian dish using mixed seasonal vegetables, cooked with aromatic spices and enriched with the subtle flavours of ginger and garlic. We use it here at Anahata for a hearty lunch or dinner, served with lentils…
Here is a classic recipe for a moist, delicious banana bread. It is wonderful toasted and loaded with other toppings. This is a great way to use up overly-ripe bananas. This loaf can also be frozen. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups…
While we may think rituals in the Western world have faded as perceptions of religion and culture change, we still get up every morning and go through a sequence of activities such as making a cup of tea or…
Anahata Yoga Retreat is excited to announce that Prosad -international multi-instrumentalist and singer- will be offering The Yoga of Sound Retreat in mid-March. This weekend retreat equips you with tools to transform your life using mantra, music & sound. Read on to…
Anahata Yoga Retreat is excited to announce that Sannyasi Shivani Howe, Karma Sannyasin, co-founder and Spiritual Director of Ishtadev Niwas Ashram (Canada) will be leading a full weekend retreat at Anahata Yoga Retreat this February: THE NATURE OF KARMA – Understand Your…