Yogic Life Skills Extended Retreat – 4 weeks

The Retreat Programme Includes

27 nights, shared accommodation (unless camping) with vegetarian meals and full retreat programme.

 The 4-week programme offers:

• The introductory Explore Your Self  Retreat makes up the first week
• The following 3 weeks allow you to immerse yourself in an inspiring yogic lifestyle
• Being part of a community, living a life of simplicity, mindfulness and service to support the growth and well-being of all
• Supported introduction to new areas of growth, responsibility and learning in a supported and accepting environment
• 3 healthy vegetarian meals per day, with brunch and dinner on Sundays

Mentorship & life skills development in areas such as:

• Healthy cooking and kitchen management
• Organic gardening and landscape design
• Maintenance and eco building
• Admin and office assistance
• Caring for a small retreat centre

Regular weekly schedule including:

• Hatha yoga classes
• Small group discussions
• Guided meditation
• Daily chanting
• Kirtan (singing mantras to music)
• Daily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)
• Karma Yoga (action with meditative awareness)
• Fire Ceremony (Havan) and Chanting (healing sound vibration)

Additional Information

Start Time: from 5pm Monday – arrival/registration
Finish Time: 11am Sunday

Complimentary pick up: Monday 10th Dec 5.45pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre
Complimentary drop off: Sunday 6th Jan 11am back to Golden Bay Visitor Centre

•  Special Dietary Requirements: All meals provided are vegetarian. Vegan, Dairy Free & Gluten Free can be provided for an additional NZ$10 per week. Please advise us at time of booking.
• Private Sessions: Private yoga and Therapeutic Consultations, Bodywork and Nutritional Guidance are available by appointment. Click here to find out more.
• Private rooms: Limited options are available on request, subject to availability.
• Camping: Tent hire is available for an additional cost of NZ$30. Add this to your booking at checkout.

For more information or to request any extras, please email us.

Teachers

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.

With experience in Hatha Yoga and traditional yogic cleansing techniques, Swami Gurubhakta brings 20 years of experience with him to Anahata. Having trained for his Diploma in Australia, he has spent most of his time throughout the years serving in ashrams between Australia and India, sharing his knowledge of traditional Yoga teachings and practices. He more recently focuses on Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra with experience in working in disability support. Member of SYTA.