Anahata Yoga Retreat - NZ

Anahata is a wonderful place with wonderful people. The unique atmosphere, that you are presented with, invites you to receive and grow. I personally did not know anything about Yoga when I got there. The aspect of autonomous, off-the-grid living invites you to think about consumption behaviour in the developed world. The absence of outside factors gives you the opportunity to experience a world of peacefulness and calmness. Meditation practices let you explore your inner realm and connect to your desires growing awareness of mind, body, health and environment.I was very impressed by the opportunities that were given to me by the practices and the teachers. I was able to connect to my body as I have never connected with it before. The experiences at Anahata not only changed my relationship with myself, but also my relationship towards work and community.The place consists of a set of beautiful little huts on a hill with a stunning ocean view. There's beautiful nature walks around and all the small homes feel cozy and inviting. The residents are loving and welcoming. My stay felt like home ❤️I'm very glad I came here :) big thank you to everyone involved

Joined the New Year Retreat to surprise one of my close friends, never even been to a Yoga Class...so wasn't aware of what was to come..What a treat, as one of the teachers said to me...if you want to learn about Yoga and the holistic lifestyle..You've taken the Golden option.. :-)Simply a fabulous way to embrace the New Year with beautiful people at one of the top New Zealand locations..Highly recommended for those that want to understand what this Yoga world offers...and for those like me that are brand new to the yoga experience...Go for It...Thank you to the residents and teachers..Your knowledge and support was outstanding..the lessons will be with me for a lifetime...

I joined Anahata for 30 days as part of their Explore Your Self Hatha yoga retreat. I only have positive feedback to share.+ the location is spectacular, at the top of a crystal mountain overlooking Golden Bay. Eating breakfast while watching the sun rise from the deck was a highlight of every day+ the food is delicious and prepared according to Ayurvedic principles. Anahata practices permaculture and maintains a large garden on-site with several greenhouses+ Swami Karma Karuna is a wise and experienced spiritual teacher, and can support you if you are interested in learning yoga and meditation, adopting a more balanced lifestyle or moving beyond past challenges+ Yoga classes and kirtan open to the public every Wednesday and Saturday. Includes dinner.Anahata gave me the opportunity to go deeper in the study of yoga and meditation while also exploring new areas like permaculture and mantra. It was a really wonderful experience and I can't recommend a visit more highly.

Stayed here for a week as a complete beginner for a Explore Your Self" course. I can say it might have changed my life in some way. The teachers are the real deal

What an incredible new year's retreat. I feel truly blessed to have had this experience. The facilitators were outstanding, food was amazimg and so nourishing and the place was magical. Will be back for the next new year if not sooner!

I spent a week in June at Anahata at their “Explore Your-Self” Retreat. The Swami’s were very good and their teaching informative and good. Five stars for the Swami’s but they only come for the week then they are gone. This review is about the retreat itself. It is not really a retreat it is an Ashram. Which is perfectly fine but it is not conveyed on the website nor the e mails exchanged that you will be living Ashram life until you are there. There is total miss communication or lack there of when it comes to staff and guests. They also have residents who are all lovely. Generally there is a negative vibe all around and a very controlling manipulative staff. I could give many concrete actual examples of this which occurred during my stay but that would take too long. My advise is get as many details as you can before you book. Good luck.

I came to the 2018 New Year retreat. The program, the tools, the place, the food, the people ...and the cat, Bakti are so so spiritually alighned and Balanced. The place will uplift anyone in the universe ! ANAHATA literally opens up all doors and Nadis of my heart.

I had a very memorable deep ecology/yoga retreat. The combination of the two, the sanctity of the place, the care and wisdom which is inherent in it and with the people who live and visit there - precious.

one of the most magical and inspiring and save places in the world ♥️

I had a great experience and made some lovely connections in a 5 day workshop over the new year. The place exudes tranquility, my mind has never been so silent, which was a welcome oasis. Beautiful setting immersed in nature, a conscious sustainable agenda, wonderful vegetarian (mostly vegan) food and a bunch of generous characters, I highly recommend spending time here, I am already planning a longer re-visit.