Resilience & Reset Full Day Urban Retreat

with special guest Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati

Discover the power of resilience and learn how to reset your nervous system in our transformative workshop. Whether you choose to attend the full day or individual sessions, you'll walk away with practical tools and insights to enhance your well-being.

Special Events on Saturday 6 September (scroll down for more details)

Morning Session: Express & Balance (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Dive into understanding the nervous system with a focus on expression and balance. Explore the polyvagal theory, learn movement and sound practices like AUM chanting to stimulate the vagus nerve, and engage in Hatha Yoga and Pranayama to harmonize mind and emotions.

Afternoon Session: Relax & Nourish (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Embrace relaxation and nourishment for the mind and body. This session will guide you through calming breathing techniques, Yoga Nidra, and restorative yoga practices, fostering a deep sense of peace and rejuvenation.

Evening Program: Sacred Connection (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
Conclude the day with a sacred gathering featuring Satsang, Havan, and Kirtan. Connect with your inner self and the community through these profound spiritual practices.

What You'll Gain:

• Understanding of the nervous system and its impact on emotions and mind
• Techniques to balance and reset the nervous system through movement, sound, and breath
• Practical applications for integrating these practices into daily life
• Spiritual insights and community connection through evening rituals

This workshop offers a holistic approach to well-being, blending science, lifestyle, and spirituality. Whether you're seeking personal growth, stress relief, or spiritual connection, this workshop is designed to meet your needs.

Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey to resilience and renewal!

Special Guest 

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth. Certified by Yoga Alliance and holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, she is a senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. With a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology, her work is influenced by her early passion for group and individual dynamics. 

As co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand, she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz.

Private Sessions on Sunday 7 Sep - (scroll down for more details)

Swami Karma Karuna utilises wisdom and techniques drawn from an integral Yogic Therapy approach as well as Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Training Program, alongside years of experience, to guide you through a transformative personal process. She draws on the experience of teaching and mentoring people from around the world, including yoga and meditation teachers and has expertise in Chakra Psychology, Women’s Health and working with the Nervous System.

Opportunity for Private Sessions on Sun 7 Sep

with special guest Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati

Swami Karma Karuna utilises wisdom and techniques drawn from an integral Yogic Therapy approach as well as Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Training Program, alongside years of experience, to guide you through a transformative personal process. She draws on the experience of teaching and mentoring people from around the world, including yoga and meditation teachers and has expertise in Chakra Psychology, Women’s Health and working with the Nervous System.

Book a Session

Session may take the form of a:

• A carefully curated personal program
• An opportunity to ask questions about your health, life, spiritual path
• A Somatic Trauma Therapy Session to explore and shift past traumas stored in the body and nervous system
• Yogic Health and Lifestyle Coaching
• Mentorship for Yoga and Meditation teachers

Personalised and Transformative Sessions

In a session with Swami Karma Karuna, you have the freedom to choose the direction that best suits your needs and aspirations. Each session is tailored to provide you with comprehensive guidance through dialog, various practices and take away resources to align with your unique personality, body type, health challenges, and energy flow.  Practices are given according to individual needs to treat imbalances or enhance desired mental, emotional, physical, and energetic states for optimal well-being.

Practices may include:

• Hatha or Restorative Yoga
• Cleansing Techniques
• Breathing Exercises
• Yoga Nidra
• Relaxation and Meditation Techniques
• Lifestyle Applications
• Self-reflection practices and home takeaways
• Articles, MP3 practices and more

Therapeutic Benefits

Yogic and Somatic Trauma Therapy practices are powerful aids in the support and treatment of various conditions and life changes, including:

• Transitions such as menopause
• Trauma management
• Stress-related imbalances
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Digestive issues
• Chronic fatigue
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Structural imbalances
• Blood pressure and heart problems
• Healthy Ageing
• More

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Trained in the Bihar School of Yoga lineage across Nepal, India, and Australia, she continues to deepen her practice annually under Swami Niranjanananda and Swami Satyasangananda at Rikhia Peeth. Certified by Yoga Alliance and holding a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, she is a senior teacher and council member of Yoga New Zealand. With a BA in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Psychology, her work is influenced by her early passion for group and individual dynamics. 

As co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat in New Zealand, she travels globally to lead workshops and retreats. Her approach blends traditional practices with psychological insights and brain science. Explore her guided Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation MP3s and writings at www.anahata-retreat.org.nz.