Navaratri Seva & Sadhana Retreat

In honour of Navaratri, the twice yearly spiritual celebration of the nine nights of the Goddess; Swami Karma Karuna & Anahata Residents will be hosting this event and the opportunity to transform during this auspicious time. Navaratri is a potent time for spiritual and yogic practices (Sadhana) to amplify their effects. The gathering will focus on progressive daily practices of Mantra, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha and Meditation alongside Karma Yoga to integrate the transformational process. Explore the power resources within your own self as represented by three phases in the sadhana: Day 1-3 Durga, the energy of remover of internal obstacles and mother nature in manifest form Day 4-6 Lakshmi, the quality of abundance, receiving, giving and openness of heart Day 7-9 Saraswati, the expression of wisdom, intuition, music and the arts Day 10 Ram, representing living in our highest ideals Overview Hatha Yoga Sadhana: The practice of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation and mantra. Every morning for the duration of the gathering. Led by Swami karma Karuna, Sannyasi Siddheswhari & Anahita Navaratri Chanting Sadhana: The practice of mantra chanting over the Navaratri period (Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati Gayatri Mantras // Durga Path: The 32 names of Durga // Hanuman Chalisa) and Havan fire ceremony. Led by Swami karma Karuna, Sannyasi Siddheswhari & Anahita Meditation and Yoga Nidra Sadhana: Explore meditation practices to learn to be the witness, calm the mind and energy field and find your inner source. Led by Swami karma Karuna, Sannyasi Siddheswhari & Anahita Karma Yoga Sadhana: The practice of meditative action with awareness to bring yogic attitudes into daily life. Selfless service ‘Seva’ is centred around channelling energy into Anahata Retreat for our own transformation. 3-4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Led by Anahata Karma Yogis. For more info please see our website listing here: https://www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/event/navaratri-seva-sadhana-retreat