Sacred Feminine and Yoga: It’s all about balance. Part 2

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by guest author Swami Karma Karuna, Anahata Yoga Retreat The Tantric view of creation is that there are two forces called Shiva and Shakti representing the male and female aspects of creation, which exist within each and every person. Shiva, also called Purusha, is the masculine force and is pure ‘consciousness'. Shakti or Prakriti is the feminine force that is pure ‘energy’. One cannot exist without the other and both are within each of us. This duality is also described in the word … [Read more...]

Sept – Nov: India – World Yoga Convention & inspiring Yoga Retreat packages with Anahata

Anahata India

You are invited with us on a unique and fully guided journey to the home of Satyananda Yoga®, for inspiring yoga retreats in India. Join us for this very authentic experience of traditional yoga and ashram life that will touch your heart. The World Yoga Convention (WYC) in Munger is a highlight for 2013 and we will be leading three groups from Kolkata for this auspicious event. Firstly, a dedicated group will participate in seva (selfless service), helping with all the preparations for the … [Read more...]

August 23 – 25: Taupo, Awakening the Heart with Yoga with Swamis Muktidharma & Karma Karuna

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Man is a composition of head, heart and hands, so he must have a synthesis of all three yogas initially - Swami Niranjan Experience a heart awakening weekend with yogic practices to direct the emotions, harmonize the body and balance the mind. Leave the intellect at home and experience practices to direct the emotions, harmonize the body and balance the mind. Take this great opportunity to deepen your experience of yoga and open the heart space. Includes: Hatha Yoga classes Anahata … [Read more...]

May 10 – 12: Anahata Retreat: Yoga for Women with Swami Karma Karuna

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Honour the divine feminine energy and experience the special bond shared between women joining together to reignite our connection with Mother Earth and one another. In this special retreat honouring the divine feminine energy, experience the special bond shared between women and join together to reignite our connection with Mother Earth and one another. Through nurturing sessions of yoga, creativity and music learn to awaken and channel the feminine force (shakti) to its creative … [Read more...]

January 18 – 20: Yoga and Ayurveda – Perfect Digestion with Swami Muktidharma & Sannyasin Adhyatma

Yoga & Ayurveda

Through the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda tune in to the inherent intelligence that inhabits your body. In this practical hands on retreat you will learn a holistic approach to optimise your health using these sister Vedic sciences. Combined with yoga, this is the perfect approach for gaining equilibrium in the body, mind, soul and senses, and experiencing optimal health. Hands on time in our kitchen learning practical Ayurvedic techniques Understand your digestive tract and fine … [Read more...]

December 29 – Jan 1: Creating Change, A New Year’s Retreat

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Relaxation, reflection and reconnection with nature. Focus on resolutions and learn practical tools for creating positive change in the year to come. Anahata Yoga Retreat provides a supportive yogic environment allowing you the opportunity for clarity, transformation and identifying with the deeper aspects of your personality. Set your New Year’s positive resolution into motion utilizing powerful yogic techniques such as SWAN, Havan (fire ceremony), yoga classes, meditation and deep … [Read more...]