Supplied by Anahata Yoga Retreat Centre It is that time of year again where we are about to enter a significantly beneficial astrological period. In India, these months are at a time of changing seasons, and it is a time set aside for practicing sadhana - a set period of intensified yoga practices. Traditionally the main part of that sadhana involves chanting. We have the pleasure of welcoming back Swami Muktimurti of the Satyananda Yoga Academy, Australasia. She will share with us how … [Read more...]
April 10 – 20: Mantra, Meditation and Reflection – Navaratri Retreat with Swami Muktidharma & Swami Muktimurti
Experience the power of mantra to clear the mind, enhance relaxation, and create an overall feeling of wellbeing at Anahata Yoga Retreat. It is said that during this 9 day period, an hour of spiritual practice (sadhana) is equal to 100 hours of spiritual practices any other time of the year. Participate in a powerful and transforming ancient sound tradition (nada yoga), and discover the harmonizing effect of sound vibrations on the body and mind. Experience the power of mantra to clear the … [Read more...]
Oct 15 – 24: Anahata Yoga Retreat, Mantra, Meditation & Reflection – Navaratri Sadhana Retreat
Mantra, Meditation & Reflection - Navaratri Sadhana Retreat, with Swami Gyan Dharma Expand your consciousness with an intensive period of mantra chanting (specific sound waves), 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 an hour of sadhana during this time is equal to 100 hours of sadhana any other time of the year. This retreat follows a slightly lighter … [Read more...]
An Interview with Swami Muktimurti on the Yoga of Sound
Supplied by Anahata Yoga Retreat Anahata Yoga Retreat, just outside of Nelson, is once again hosting Swami Muktimurti from Mangrove Mountain, Australia during the Navaratri (9 nights) celebrations. An expert in Mantra, ancient Sanskrit and singing, Swami Muktimurti and Swami Muktidharma (NZ Acharya) are presenting a retreat focused on Nada Yoga, or the yoga of sound, during this auspicious astrological time. We caught up with her during this retreat to gain some more insight on this … [Read more...]
March 23 – April 1: Anahata Yoga Retreat, Mantra, Meditation and Reflection – Navaratri Sadhana Retreat
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...]