An interview with Swami Satsangi on her visit to New Zealand

Swami Satsangi

Kindly provided by Satyananda Yoga New Zealand In all the challenges of the modern world, it would be fair to say, that Yoga plays a large part in keeping many of us sane. It brings a little light and balance in what can sometimes appear as darkness. The New Zealand yoga community welcomes Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati (fondly known as Swami Satsangi) to its shores this Easter to receive the torch of light, which she brings in the form of inspiration, knowledge and simple practices … [Read more...]

An interview with Swami Muktimurti about the power of sound to transform

Anahata Retreat

There is a rich Satyananda Yoga tradition in New Zealand, which means we are fortunate to often play host to traveling Satyananda Swamis from around the world. Next month (March 2010), Anahata Retreat just outside of Nelson is hosting Swami Muktimurti from Mangrove Mountain near Mountain. An expert in Mantra and ancient Sanskrit, she is hosting a nine day/ten night retreat focused on Nada Yoga, or the yoga of sound. Swami Muktimurti  is well known for her singing. She has pursued a … [Read more...]

It's time to think about which yoga retreats you're going to do this coming year

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New Zealand yogis are blessed to have a stunning yoga retreat located down in the Marlborough Sounds, easily accessible from any part of the country. Every year, Anahata Retreat hosts a variety of retreats, workshops and events. They're already got an extensive list of options out for 2010, so now is the perfect time to read through and decide which event you're going to attend. Swami Muktidharma also leads retreats in India, and there are a couple scheduled for the end of the year - … [Read more...]