In this page you will find our most recent news through our Monthly Newsletter release, which includes upcoming events for Workshops, Beginner Courses starting, information for upcoming Yoga Retreats, Spiritual Cinema showing this month. Below we have included a Calendar for our programed yearly events*. (Subject to change)
Newsletter May 2013 from Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre NZ
2013 Monthly Workshop Calendar
March 1st – 3rd Weekend Yoga Retreat
Just like a weekend in the ashram, relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. A program organized to submerge into a weekend dedicated for yourself. Book now to get your space! Check the Weekend Program page for more details and prices. *Earlybird prices available
March 23rd Vegetarian Cooking Workshop
Learn some tasty and healthy vegetarian treats and enjoy eating them too. You will get recipes and lots of tips on how to gain more health and enjoyment from the food you eat.
cost $40 $30 for year pass holders Time 12 noon till 3pm
April 27th The power of Mantra
Learn more about the ancient vedic art of mantra. The workshop will go into the benefit of mantra chanting, the practice and technique of it and also a look at the subtle energies of the body that come into harmony with this practice. For more information…
Cost $20 per person / $15 for year-pass holders. Time 2pm till 4pm
May 18th Health and Healing with cleansing techniques and super foods
Learn about improving health physically and mentally by a deeper understanding of the food we eat and combining cleansing techniques from both the east and the west. Learning the importance of removing toxins from our bodies to keep full health and happiness. For more information…
Cost $25 per person / $20 for year-pass holders. Time 2pm
June 29th 108 Sun Salutations - Winter Solstice Special
Challenge yourself with this invigorating exercise of 108 sun salutations (surya namaskar). You’ll be amazed of the energising effects to the body and the peace of mind. This yogic tradition will be an offering of peace as we celebrate the change of season. Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost $15 per person / $10 for year-pass holders.
July 27th Headstand Workshop
Learn more in-depth detail about this amazing asana. Techniques to make it easier, learn to come into the posture correctly, and maintaining a comfortable balance. Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost $20 per person / $15 for year-pass holders.
August 31st Inversions Workshop
Continuing from last month, learn advance variations in inverted postures. Learn to perfect what still seems challenging. Explore the symbolism of inverted postures which challenge us to develop courage and surrender our fixed ideas.
Cost $20 per person / $15 for year-pass holders Time 2pm
September 22nd One day Retreat with Guest Speaker Swami Govindananda
A great day with yoga asana class, meditation, philosophy and kirtan. Join us and our special Guest Swami Govindananda for a day of inspiration, peace and rejuvenation. Learn to deepen and gain more understanding of the deeper aspects of yoga.
Cost & Time TBA
November 15th -17th Weekend Yoga Retreat
Practising all the different aspects of yoga, this is a way to deepen your practice surrounded by nature. A program organized to submerge into a weekend dedicated for yourself. Book now to get your space! The program will be updated in the Retreat page. *Earlybird prices available
November 30th Significance and Study of the Bhagvad Gita
Introduction to one of the most important scriptures of Yoga philosophy. This workshop will cover the essence of this vedic text giving insight and understanding how to go through life with peace and harmony even amongst the ups and downs of life.
Cost $20 per person / $15 for year-pass holders Time 2pm
