Kriya Yoga: Spiritual Awakening for the New Age
Paramhansa Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi Celebration
Date: Friday 7 March – Sunday 9 March 2025
Venue: Tauhara Centre, 60 Acacia Heights Dr, Acacia Bay, Taupo
With Guest teacher Nayaswami Devarshi and the team at Ananda New Zealand and the Narrows Retreat
Nayaswami Devarshi is a senior minister and Kriyacharya (offers Kriya initiations) with Ananda, where he has devoted decades to meditation and spiritual service. Now based in India, he leads Ananda’s monastery and serves as the director of Ananda’s global Kriya Yoga Sangha. His teachings are filled with profound wisdom and insight, drawn from a lifetime of deep spiritual practice. He is also the author of Kriya Yoga: Spiritual Awakening for the New Age.
What to expect:
Morning exercises overlooking Lake Taupo
Full Immersion Into Practices for the Body Mind and Soul
Guided Meditation | Chanting and Music | Inspiring Talks & Stories | Delicious Food | Like-minded Company
To register for this retreat, scroll right down
Here’s what’s included in the programme:
- 2 nights’ accommodation with all bedding and linen provided
- Delicious meals from the Tauhara Kitchen from dinner on Friday night through to lunch on Sunday
- Multiple programme sessions that includes meditation, joyful ceremonies, inspirational talks, uplifting music and like-minded company
You will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Tauhara Centre with stunning views of Lake Taupo.
Retreat Schedule
Friday 7 March 2025
You may begin to arrive from 4.00pm onwards
- 6.00pm DINNER
- 7.30 – 9.00pm Opening Satsang – WELCOME and overview of the retreat. Introductions, Music and Inspirational talk by Nayaswami Devarshi
Saturday 8 March
Morning Programme
- 7.00am – 8.30am Morning sadhana (Energization Exercises, Chanting, Meditation)
- 8.30am – 9.30am BREAKFAST
- 10.00am – 12.30pm Inspirational Talk
- 12.30 – 1.30pm LUNCH
Afternoon programme
- 1.30-4.30pm FREE TIME
- 4.30-6.00pm Inspirational Talk
- 6.00pm DINNER
Evening programme
7.30pm Evening of Uplifting Music/Kirtan
Sunday 9 March
Morning Programme
- 7.00am – 8.30am Morning Sadhana (Energization Exercises, Chanting, Meditation)
- 8.30am – 9.30am BREAKFAST
- 10.00am – 12.00 Purification ceremony Inspiration from Devarshi, Questions & Answers, closing and farewell
- 12.00 – 1.00 LUNCH
Afternoon programme
- 1.00pm Pack up and depart
Meet the Host
Kavita is a serious meditator of nearly 30 years. She practices Kriya Yoga, an ancient meditation technique brought to the modern world by Paramhansa Yogananda. Kriya Yoga works with life force or the vital energy.
As a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, Kavita has dedicated her life to sharing his teachings.
Here’s what others said about our previous retreats
Thank you Kavita and team for organising such a wonderful meditation retreat at the Tauhara Centre in Taupo. I loved every minute of it. From the well organised schedule to the beautiful surroundings and accommodation. It was great being around so many like minded souls. The energy from the group meditation and beautiful kirtan was so uplifting. I gained lots of life changing information and am feeling really motivated in my own practice. Kavita you are so so knowledgeable on these ancient teachings and very articulate on how to incorporate them into our everyday life – Leanne, Hamilton
Just wanted to say thank you Kavita and the rest of the crew. We had an absolutely wonderful weekend – Joanie
Thank you so much Kavita Parshotam and everyone else who helped make the retreat so special. I learnt so much and the meditation was amazing!! Being surrounded by so many like minded souls opened my heart up and sent me home with a glowing feeling inside. I made the vegetarian lasagne tonight for dinner and it was delicious!! Also I must add I miss my roommates late night spiritual convos – Molly
I’m enjoying the vibration I came home with….thank you everyone for being so welcoming and loving. I’m definitely coming back – Donna
A beautiful weekend thank you so much Kavita for sharing. So lovely to spend it with with like minded souls. I heard Tauhara is already booked for next year. Please book me in! – Michelle
Accommodation and Prices:
Available
- Shared Bunkroom $425pp
- Single occupancy bunkroom $495
- Single occupancy Caravan $450
- Self contained Cottage The Flat (2 single beds, 1 Queen)$500pp shared (Ideal for friends and/or family sharing)
- Self contained Cottage 2 (2 bedrooms – 1x Queen, 2x Single)$550pp shared (Ideal for friends and/or family sharing)
- Self Contained Cottage Kereru Lodge (4 bedrooms 2x Queen, 4x Single) $550pp (Ideal for friends and/or family sharing the lodge)
- Self contained Cottage The Chalet (1 Queen) $650pp ( Ideal for single occupancy or a couple)
- Camping (Bring your own tent/Campervan and bedding) $375
- Staying Off-site (Price includes programme and all meals but doesn’t include accommodation)$335
Gluten free/Vegan diets please add $30
Comfortable bunk rooms. We’ll let you know if your choice of accommodation is available.
Register for this Retreat Here
A 50% non refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Payment plans available – make your request in the form below. Or drop us a line with your questions or comments.
Full payment by 24 February 2025
Please register early to get your choice of accomodation.
Registration closes Friday 21 February at 4.00pm
This retreat is marketed by the Narrows Retreat for Ananda New Zealand
