Yoga events run by Anahata Retreat – expand your mind!

Anahata Retreat has just released it’s next round of yoga events for 2010.

Kicking off today in Nelson, there’s a huge range of yoga events on offer – everything from Kids Yoga taught by 13 year old Sundari to in-depth workshops on the koshas and mantras.

Even better for those in Wellington, Swami Muktidharma is coming up for a few days to deliver not just some public events, but also the opportunity for people to meet with him personally. Makes me wish I was still living in Wellington!

Take the time to check out what’s on offer – there might just be that one workshop you’ve been waiting for.

Tuesdays 4th May – 10th June, 3:45pm-4:30pm | Yoga for Kidz by Kidz with Sundari | The aim is to have fun and increase health while encouraging body and breath awareness through yoga stretches and breathing practices. Children are our future leaders. Positive or negative impressions shape how they act, think, and study.  Sundari, age 13 has grown up living in a Satyananda Yoga centre in NZ & spends time each year in India where children teach & learn yoga. | Hot Yoga Nelson, 20 Nile Street West, PH. 03 548 2298|  Age: 5 – 9yrs, Investment: 6 week course: $30 pay in full or casual $7 per class

3 – 9th May 2010 | Explore Your Self Retreat | An interactive retreat delving into yogic lifestyle. Includes yoga, meditation, relaxation, chanting, teaching sessions, Karma Yoga- working with awareness, CD and booklet. All levels welcome. No experience necessary.| Contact Anahata on yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz or Call 03 525-9887 | Investment: NZ$375 (6 nights) including shared accommodation, all meals & daily schedule

15 May 2010, 10am – 3pm| IYTA Open Day Event: Evolving Through the Chakras with Swami Muktidharma of Anahata Retreat | Take a journey through the Chakras and understand how these energies create our daily experiences, heath conditions and mental behaviours.  Learn yogic techniques: asana, pranayama and meditation to become aware of, purify and transform these subtle energy centres |VENUE: Pinehaven School, Forest RD, Pinehaven/ Upper Hutt | CONTACT: Birgitt e-mail birgitt@ihug.co.nz or Ph 04 233 8486  | INVESTMENT: $20 non-members &  $15 members

16 May 2010, 10am-2pm| Pancha Kosha – 5 Bodies with Swami Muktidharma of Anahata Retreat |Explore theory, yoga, breath and meditation practices to understand the different layers of the human being according to yoga science. |VENUE: Yoga Unlimited 80 Tory St, Wellington CONTACT: Tyag Fenton PHONE: 0211 38 2224, EMAIL: wellingtonyoga@yahoo.com | INVESTMENT: $55 waged/$50 unwaged

17 May 2010, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Science of Mantra  with Swami Muktidharma |Mantras are sound vibrations that act as an explosive force, freeing the energy knots held in the unconscious mind. Experience meditation on sound and learn the theory behind it. www.anahata-retreat.org.nz| VENUE: Myoga, Powa Centre, Level 1, 1 Marion St, CONTACT: Tyag Fenton PHONE: 0211 38 2224, EMAIL: wellingtonyoga@yahoo.com |INVESTMENT: $20 waged/$15 unwaged

17 May 2010, available by Appointment |Private Yoga Sessions with Swami Muktidharma| Receive inspiration, a personal yoga program or ask questions in relation to your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs from the wisdom of Swami Muktidharma. www.anahata-retreat.org.nz | VENUE: Natural Health Centre, Level 2, 53 Courtenay Place CONTACT: Tyag Fenton PHONE: 0211 38 2224, EMAIL: wellingtonyoga@yahoo.com INVESTMENT: $70 for 1 hour or $95 for 1.5 hours

4 June – 7 June, 6pm – 3pm | Ajna Chakra – Awakening Focus & Intuition (Introduction Weekend) with Rishis Nityabodhananda & Yoga Diwali |Rishis Niyabodhananda and Yoga Diwali are highly experienced acharyas who offer a rich, inspiring and practical approach through asana, pranayama and meditation techniques to stimulate and awaken Ajna Chakra in order to gain clarity, focus and intuition. www.anahata-retreat.org.nz |Aio Wira Retreat, Contact: Anahata Yoga Retreat, yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz or call (03) 525 9887  | Investment: Early bird $350 (by 1st May) Standard $395

8 June 2010 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm |  Ajna Chakra – Awakening Focus & Intuition (Introduction Weekend) with Rishis Nityabodhananda & Yoga Diwali |Intuition is the knowledge we access from deep within and  transcends all mental processes. It is simply a feeling or a vision that we know is just right. Learn yoga practices to: Remove mental distractions, become one-pointed and  awaken balance & intuition. www.anahata-retreat.org.nz | VENUE: Yoga Unlimited, 80 Tory Street, Wellington, CONTACT: Tyag Fenton PHONE: 0211 38 2224, EMAIL: wellingtonyoga@yahoo.com | Investment: NZ$35 waged, $25 unwaged

8 June 2010 by Appointment | Private Yoga Sessions with Rishi Yoga Diwali | Rishi Yoga Diwali has creativity and intuition that will inspire your inner potential. Receive guidance, advice, an individualized yoga/meditation program or ask questions for your mental, emotional, physical & spiritual needs. www.anahata-retreat.org.nz | VENUE: The Natural Center, Level 2, 53 Courtenay Place,  Wellington CONTACT: Tyag Fenton PHONE: 0211 38 2224 EMAIL: wellingtonyoga@yahoo.com

11 June – 20 June 2010 at 04:00 pm -11am | Ajna Chakra – 3rd Eye 10 Day Sadhana Retreat – Intensive Practice with Rishis Nityabodhananda & Yoga Diwali |  This 10 day intensive retreat is open to experienced practitioners and yoga teachers. Workshops will include in depth meditations for Ajna Chakra, Kriya Yoga practices to stimulate energy and awaken the 3rd eye, Karma Yoga (active meditative work), periods of silence and time for self-reflection | Anahata Yoga Retreat, yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz or call (03) 525 9887 Investment: Early bird $595 Standard $695

10 – 12 September |Mantra & Yantra Workshop in Lake Taupo | Explore therapeutic tools of sound vibrations & geometrical forms to increase concentration, expand awareness, release old pattern & unleash creativity | Tauhara Retreat & Conference Centre, yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz or call (03) 525 9887  | Early bird standard: $285, Standard: $325

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