Join us for our Mantra Night end of year Christmas Special!

We are ending this years program with a special celebration for the birth of Lord Jesus.

There will be Kirtan, Christmas Carols, Insights on the life of Lord Jesus and a delicious Vegetarian meal.

All welcome, children friendly and No charge, although

donations very much appreciated.

6.30 pm Sunday 16th December, Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd.

What does “Living in the Now” mean?

Most don’t understand it or “get it wrong”, but it’s an ancient and deeply spiritual experience that is life-changing. This inspirational, deeply-immersive one-day retreat experience can completely change your life and lead to fulfillment and happiness.

Retreat includes inspirational workshops with international yoga wisdom teacher Acharya das, the ancient "Silent Witness" meditation technique, relaxation & yoga nidra, meditative and upbeat kirtan music meditation, gentle yoga stretches, mindfulness, delicious plant-based lunch and refreshments. Suits all levels.

Limited space, so booking and prepayment is a must to reserve your space! $35 pp. Ph Ali 021 1179029. Kawai Purapura (Shanti Room), 14 Mills Lane, Albany

Join Acharya das, Patrick, Radha and friends this Sunday 5pm Auckland Domain Band Rotunda. A beautiful evening of mellow and upbeat yoga kirtan music under the trees. BYO picnic. Free. All welcome.NB. There will be no Mantra Night at Grey Lynn Hall this Sunday.

Mantra Band enjoyed a festive afternoon playing at the HOTA Celebration for Raksha Bandhan last Saturday 25th August. Packed House!

Meditation NZ joined the millions of people around the world celebrating the wonderful appearance day of the Jewel of Yoga, Sri Krishna, with sacred music, dancing, feasting, and devotion.

What an amazing and truly Transcendental party it was!

Beautiful festivities, amazing kirtan, sumptuous feast! Thank you to everyone who came and contributed to making such a memorable event. Namaste 🙏🏼💕✨

Meditation New Zealand takes 10 week Meditation course to maximum security Prison.

The program aimed to teach simple meditation practices that one can adopt in their life to be able to control anger and negative and fearful feelings that imprison us all and taste the inner peace and happiness that we are all searching for.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

"I have more control over my thoughts and more able to rein in distorted or negative thoughts and replace them with positive, constructive ones.." - R

What an incredibly wonderful Yoga Day celebration!

Thank you so much to everyone who came on Saturday and made it such a special occasion.

It was so nice to see everyone joining in and having a good time.

Yoga has so many parts, we try to bring many of these life changing practices together in our International Yoga Day Event. and help to

May Your Yoga wisdom and practice continue to grow on all levels. Be a medium for positive change in the world.

Please don't hesitate to contact us on FB if you have questions or would like to become more

involved in Yoga Lifestyle activities.

Namaste 🙏

An amazing weekend for Meditation NZ and Ashraya at the

Yoga Festival, Kauai Purapura, followed by a wonderful night at Mantra Night, Grey Lynn Community Centre. It was a packed house and everyone was stoked to take part in ASHRAYA'S 'Mystic Journey', hear Spiritual Insights from International speaker, ACHARYA das and enjoy a tasty vegetarian meal.

Mystic Journey Sacred Music Concert

Join one of Australia's leading kirtan bands Ashraya for an ethereal evening of guided meditations, uplifting sacred music, and profound yoga wisdom! Coming to New Zealand for the first time, experience Ashraya's groundbreaking meditation journey! This spiritually infused soundscape begins slow and contemplative, with breath work, mantra, and conscious listening. From there, the music continues to build, the crescendo peaks enticing the audience to sync their movements with the ebbing and flowing of mantras, melody and rhythm. This beautiful sacred music seamlessly weaves a fusion of sacred mantras with world grooves that induces both contemplation and peacefulness, as well as light hearted and euphoric dance.

Fri Feb 23rd 5pm - 6:30pm at the 2018 International Yoga Festival held at Kawai Purapura Sat Feb 24th 9pm - 10:30pm at the 2018 International Yoga Festival held at Kawai Purapura Sun Feb 25th 6pm - 8pm at Mantra Night, Grey Lynn Community Centre Who are Ashraya? Weaving together timeless mantras with amazing music, Ashraya brings a unique and creative approach to kirtan. From heart-warming, mellow harmonium chants to upbeat kirtan dance grooves, there is something for everyone with Ashraya. Ashraya means "shelter", and the sacred mantras they share are the perfect shelter for a person to weather the storm of material life. Don’t miss out on this chance to refresh and tune in with sacred sounds!

The Tranquil coastal village of Leigh will be enlivened next weekend with Meditation NZ Bhakti-Yoga retreat. The weekend will be high-lighted on Saturday 28 April with a public, full moon 🌕 charged, lively kirtan jam featuring The Mantra Band and other talented musician friends. Hear Yoga lifestyle perspectives from Bhakti Yoga authority and much travelled speaker Acharya das. 7.30 pm Saturday 28 April, At LEIGH HALL, Seatoun Ave, Leigh.

For more info pls call, Fiona 0212 580737 or Pat 0211 744965

All welcome - Koha appreciated .🙏🏻 ( No alcohol )

Join us for an uplifting and inspiring Easter weekend of Bhakti and Hatha yoga, kirtan and meditation, with special guest speaker Acharya das at the Scout Hall in Lincoln rd Whangamata. The retreat is donation based - koha welcome.

Free Camping ⛺️ available at friends riverside land in the Wentworth Valley , 5 min drive from Scout hall. 388 Wentworth Valley rd.

Call or pm Patrick Christopher for further camp details. Tel . 0211744965

Program : Friday evening 7pm Kirtan Yoga Meditation followed by a talk 'Easter - the yoga perspective' with Paramahamsa das

Saturday 8.30 am Morning Kirtan Yoga Meditation followed by a Bhagavad Gita class with Varansadha das 10am Gentle morning Yoga with Carrie 12 noon Bush Walk and swim (bring a picnic lunch) 7pm Full Moon Kirtan! with special guest speaker Acharya das

Sunday morning 8.30 am Morning Kirtan Yoga Meditation with a Bhagavad Gita class with Varansadha das 10am Gentle morning Yoga with Carrie 12 noon – Walk to Hauturu Island with optional bush walk to the lookout (bring a picnic) 7pm Easter Kirtan with special guest speaker Acharya das

Monday 8.30 am Morning Kirtan Yoga Meditation with a Bhagavad Gita class 10am Gentle morning Yoga Child-friendly Yoga Meditation

A wonderful weekend at the International Yoga Festival at Kawai Purapura. Everyone enjoyed Ashraya's 'Mystic Journey' presentation and their Saturday Night 'Rock Out' kirtan. International Yoga wisdom speaker, Acharya das, was there sharing his deep insight. Meditation NZ's own 'Sacred' graced the Kirtan Stage and the crew filled the Med NZ tent with transcendental sound.

Ashraya's wonderful Saturday night kirtan

Beautiful transcendental sounds from 'Sacred'

After a year of great Kirtan, amazing insights from Acharya das, tasty Vegetarian meals, fun and friendship, ‘MANTRA NIGHT’ is taking a break for Christmas. Join us at GREY LYNN Community Centre on 17th Dec for our Mantra Night ‘end of year Celebration’.

Although ‘ MANTRA NIGHT’ is taking a break over the Christmas period, there will be plenty happening over the summer, so keep an eye on our website or FB for updates on upcoming events. ‘MANTRA NIGHT’ will be recommencing on 4th Feb 2018. See you there in the New Year!

MANTRA NIGHT SUMMERTIME SPECIAL 19th NOV

Come join us for a special evening of mellow and upbeat Kirtan Meditation. Hear Spiritual Insights from International Yoga Wisdom Speaker, Acharya das. Sunday's topic will be, 'In Search of a Soulmate - It's a yoga thing'. Enjoy an extra tasty Vegetarian meal and converse with like minded Spiritual seekers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

6.00pm 19th November Grey Lynn Community Center 510 Richmond Road No Charge. Donations appreciated

Meditation New Zealand takes 10 week Meditation course to maximum security Prison.

The program aimed to teach simple meditation practices that one can adopt in their life to be able to control anger and negative and fearful feelings that imprison us all and taste the inner peace and happiness that we are all searching for.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

"I have more control over my thoughts and more able to rein in distorted or negative thoughts and replace them with positive, constructive ones.." - R

Come visit us at the 'Little Yoga Festival' at May St Reserve, Mt Maunganui, Sat-Sun 16-17 Sept. Drop by our tent and join in some mellow kirtan. Acharya das, world renowned teacher of Yoga Wisdom will be speaking on Sat at 6:15pm on 'Happiness and Mindfulness' in the Tipee and at 8:00pm on 'Death and Dying' in the Scout Hall. See you there!

Mantra Night is an enlivening evening of upbeat live music meditation! Unlike any meditation you've experienced before, we sing, dance, meditate and celebrate to soulful tunes and rocking rhythms provided by our talented Mantra Band and guests! Every Sunday 6pm at the Grey Lynn Community Centre. All welcome, children friendly and a tasty free meal is provided!