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 'Ha' … [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...]
August 19: Kawai Purapura, Auckland, Yoga of Sound and Stillness
Yoga of Sound & Stillness, a Yoga Workshop with Swami Muktidharma Enjoy a depth of practice for the body and mind to bring the unsettled river to a point of stillness. Join Swami Muktidharma, Yoga Acharaya (authority), inspiring international speaker and teacher with over 40 years of experience dedicated to uplifting humanity "In the turbulent river, you cannot see... but in the still lake, the reflection of the full moon shines bright" Nada Yoga (yoga of sound) Yoga postures … [Read more...]