Retreat Overview

Guided retreats will be led personally by Swami Karma Karuna, beginning in Kolkata and travelling to Rikhiapeeth Ashram. 

Participate in this year’s Chakra Sadhana Retreat (deepen your knowledge of Kundalini Yoga with chakra focus during asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra and sound practices). Enjoy Navaratri chanting program, where we will also integrate into the ashram activities during this powerful 9 day period of astrological significance that is said to increase the benefits of any spiritual practice. Afterwards, spend time experiencing the Ashram Lifestyle (volunteering yourself in the spirit of seva-selfless service). 

These are enriching and transformational experiences that will give you an opportunity to find greater depth and understanding in your practice, irrespective of your level of experience. 

Package 2:

7 – 31 Oct 2018 –  24 nights

Join us for this full immersion guided journey, 7 – 31 October which incorporates the Chakra Sadhana Retreat and Navaratri chanting program, followed with an Ashram lifestyle stay.

Chakra Sadhana Retreat in Rikhia

Deepen your knowledge of yoga and how the chakras influence all levels of your personality: physical, energetic, mental and emotional harmony as well as psychic and spiritual development. Chakras are energy centres in the body that regulate the circulation of energy and influence all our expressions. Experience depth using chakra focus during asana, pranayama, meditation, theory sessions and more. Be inspired by deep insights from the Senior Swamis of Rikhiapeeth and integrate into the Navaratri program and other ashram activities.

• 10 day retreat in Rikhia
• Includes hotel and return travel from Kolkata

Ashram Stay

Integrate the experience of Chakra Sadhana by immersing yourself in the daily activities of the ashram, which include Karma Yoga and may consist of yoga programs, kirtan and chanting, alongside the ashram residents. Volunteer your self in the spirit of seva-selfless service. An opportunity to serve, love, give and learn skills for daily life while helping others.

Swami Karma Karuna, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, NZ, is an engaging, intuitive yoga teacher with more than 25 years of training and experience. She specialises in therapeutic applications of yoga, yoga nidra relaxation and pranic practices and shares in a simple and practical way, inspiring people to access and apply yogic practices in their own lives.