journey into yoga weekend retreat
Friday 10 Jan, 6 pm - Sunday 12 Jan, 2 pm
7 am - 7 pm Sat - Day pass - SOLD OUT.
​Aio Wira Retreat Centre, Waitakere Ranges, West Auckland​
See the schedule below.
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revitalize & renew
​We are ushering in a wave of positivity in the upcoming Yoga Yatra (Journey into yoga) designed to re-energize our yoga sadhana and dive deep into the tools that will help us cultivate a rich inner environment. Extending beyond the mat where practice is not just something you do, but something you live.
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Enjoy the rustic charm of Waitakere's Aio Wira Retreat Centre.
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Daily morning Hatha classes
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Yoga Nidra & Mantra chanting classes
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Special satsang sessions with Swami Ratnashakti
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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra havan followed by uplifting kirtan on Saturday afternoon.
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Rejuvenate in the spa or sauna. Spend time wandering in the native bush taking in the soothing sounds of nature. Revive yourself in the fresh streams nearby.
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Experience satsang as a means to evolve your understanding and eradicate confusion, fears and doubts.
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Gain insights into ancient wisdom for personal growth and spiritual evolution.
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We are honored to host Swami Ratnashakti Saraswati, a resident sannyasin of the Bihar School of Yoga since 2002. With her deep dedication to preserving and sharing the timeless wisdom of yoga vidya, Swami Ratnashakti will guide us through practical and profound tools to bring harmony, simplicity, and balance into modern life. Swami Ratnashakti is the author of inspiring works such as Transforming Lobha, Transforming Krodha, Transforming Kama, Saurya Traditions I, and Daan – Path to Positivity and Purity. Her teachings are simple, relatable, and designed to illuminate the path of yoga for modern seekers.
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Starts with dinner 6 pm on Friday 10 Jan followed by an evening session.
Ends with Sunday lunch around 1.30/2 pm.
Weekend passes are twin shared & includes catering. $575
On completion of payment you will be sent a registration form.
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​​​​We look forward to sharing this transformational weekend with you.
Aum shanti Pragyadhara & Sangha
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MANTRA chanting & meditation
Satsang & kirtan
Daily hatha class & Yoga Nidra
weekend program
friday 10 jan
Arrival & check in from 4 pm
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Dinner
6 pm - All meals are vegetarian.
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Friday 10 Jan - Evening
Orientation, Meditation, Relaxation & kirtan
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Sat 11 jan
Morning Hatha Class
Breakfast & Karma Yoga Clean up
Mantra Chanting with Swami Kailash
Session with Swami Ratnashakti
Lunch
Yoga Nidra
Afternoon session with Swami Ratnashakti
Break - Havan set up
Havan & kirtan
Prasad & Departure
Sunday 12 Jan
Morning Hatha Class
Breakfast & karma Yoga clean up
Mantra chanting & Yoga Nidra​
Conclusion with Swami Ratnashakti
Lunch
Pack-down & Departure