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

March 1, 2010 by Kara-Leah Grant 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 deep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events Archive, Teacher Interviews Tagged With: anahata retreat, Committing to Yoga, mantra, nada, retreats

Why nothing is a problem anymore

September 3, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant Leave a Comment

My work mates thought I was nuts. A four day meditation retreat, three and a half days of which were in silence. Doing nothing but sitting meditation, walking meditation, eating and sleeping. To me it sounded like bliss. No work. No website. No teaching. No relationships. No internet, tv, media, newspaper, books, magazines. Just unadulterated being, led by one of New Zealand's most prominent meditation teachers, Stephen Archer in a beautiful retreat house in Otaki. The day's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Musings from the Mat Tagged With: buddhist, retreats, surrender

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