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March 23 – April 1: Anahata Yoga Retreat, Mantra, Meditation and Reflection – Navaratri Sadhana Retreat

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Mantra, Meditation and Reflection – Navaratri Sadhana Retreat Expand your consciousness with an intensive period of mantra chanting (specific sound vibration), intended to purify, energise and awaken. This powerful 9 day period of astrological significance, is deemed most auspicious to do any spiritual practice (sadhana). It is said one hour of sadhana during this time is equal to 100 hours of sadhana any other time of the year. Ancient fire ceremonies (havan) daily, mantra meditation, … [Read more...]

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Various Dates: Wellington, Mantra & Meditation Courses & Workshops

December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mantra-Course

Explore the subtle, healing and transformative practice of Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound. Meditation and relaxation techniques are highlighted on this exploration of the healing sound vibrations of Sanskrit mantra. The ancient language of Sanskrit is said to have been channelled by great sages who were tuned into the frequencies of the cosmos and the subtle internal sounds of consciousness. Read Adhyatma's teacher profile: Wellington Yoga Teacher: Adhyatma of Satyananda It was a … [Read more...]

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Chanting through the chakras

October 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chanting through the chakras

by guest author Jessica Powers The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit language and literally translates to ‘wheel’. Often described as ‘wheels of light’ a chakra is an energy center in the human body aligned with the spine and considered to be an interface between the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual. Though there are many systems detailing the subtle anatomy of humans, some speaking of 12 or even 100s of chakras, the most common tradition is … [Read more...]

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An interview with Rishi Yoga Diwali

May 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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This month two of the most senior Satyananda teachers are coming to New Zealand to deliver workshops on various yoga topics including Ajna Chakra, Yoga & Art and Kriya Yoga. Rishis Nityabodhananda and Yoga Diwali Saraswati are an internationally acclaimed couple, dedicated to practicing and sharing yoga and meditation. They have also raised a family thus sprinkling their teachings with plenty of life experience. The Yoga Lunchbox has been fortunate enough to interview both Rishis - … [Read more...]

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Music as a spiritual tool

April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Yoga Teacher and musician Premratna

by guest author Premratna (Sarah Spence) Over the last few years I have started to see the difference between the different levels that music can take me to. After the hip hop, pop and theatre music of my teens and early adult years, I was relieved and excited to find a world of fun upbeat music that is spiritual in nature: kirtan and mantra came into my life. I can liken my musical journey to a music pyramid (like the healthy food one). I started at the wide bottom range of … [Read more...]

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

March 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
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...]

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