Welcome to 'Nervous System Reset' — a 6-week online learning experience that encourages your mind-body-connection.

Join us as we explore relaxation processes and share with you tools to regulate your own nervous system, all while building emotional and mental resilience. In this course we focus strongly on Yoga Nidra as it promotes better sleep, reduces feelings of stress and concentrates on the  release of trauma. 

This online classroom will delve into the structure, science and philosophy behind Yoga Nidra as well as exploration and practice of  conscious breathing techniques,  Restorative Yoga, sleep hygiene and more, in a way that is accessible to everyone. 

Upon enrolment student will get access to some resources and base practices. From Friday 21 March the weeks content becomes available. Live sessions start Sunday 23 March (22nd in PT time) until 27 April, 2025. Students have exclusive access to educational content in a range of engaging formats including:

6x 1.5hr LIVE ZOOM lectures and discussions, written, audio, video and guided home study. 

Come away with 30hrs Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance & Yoga NZ!

'Nervous System Reset' is led by Swami Karma Karuna, founding member and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand. She is a dedicated, accessible and intuitive yoga teacher, certified Yoga Therapist and an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist with more than 30 years of experience working with a wide range of people.

ZOOM LIVES, DATES AND INTERNATIONAL TIME ZONES:

 

 

Option 1  Times  Week 1  Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
NZT 11:00 AM Sun 23rd Mar 30th Mar 6th Apr 13th Apr 20th Apr 27th Apr
PT 2:00 PM Sat 22nd Mar 29th Mar 5th Apr 12th Apr 19th Apr 26th Apr
AEST* 9:00 AM Sun 23rd Mar 30th Mar 6th Apr 13th Apr 20th Apr 27th Apr
*Note check your daylight savings adjustments

 



Why Should You Join?

What do we offer through these practices?

  • Develops a sense of deep rest outside the busy activities of contemporary society

  • Trains the mind to connect into tranquility effortlessly

  • Releases impressions from the past and anxieties about the future

  • Provides an effective toolkit for the management of stress, anxiety, insomnia & depression

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  • 9 Guided Practices - video and audio

    • Yoga for the Joints (Pawanmuktasana Series) • Restorative Yoga Class • Natural breathing practices • 4, 6, 7 & 8 stage yoga nidra practices

  • 10 Inspiring Videos

    • Yoga Nidra Overview & History • Stress & the Nervous System • Underpinning Principles • Sankalpa • The Body Rotation • Yoga Nidra & the Breath • Yoga Nidra & Opposites • Visualisation • Yoga Nidra & Your Daily Life • Sleep Hygiene

  • Live ZOOM Sessions & Downloadable Resources

    • Downloadable Self-Reflection Journal • 6 Live Q&As with Swami Karma Karuna • Informative Resources • Course Guide & Notes • Academic Peer Reviewed Papers

Who is this for?

  • HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

  • EDUCATORS

  • THERAPISTS

  • EXECUTIVES / PROFESSIONALS

  • THOUGHT LEADERS

  • ENTREPRENEURS

Swami Karma Karuna

Swami Karma Karuna

Swami Karma Karuna Saraswati is an engaging, intuitive yoga and meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, writer and IAYT certified Yoga Therapist with 30 years of experience in the yoga field including significant training in India with ongoing visits and guidance with her teachers from the Bihar School of Yoga. She is also certified by Yoga Alliance as an Education Provider and is a senior teacher of Yoga Australia and Yoga New Zealand. A Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Psychology determined an early interest in working with groups and individuals. Swami Karma Karuna specializes in a range of areas including stress and emotion management, Yoga Nidra and Restorative Teacher Training, Yoga Psychology and Women's Health. She is also a co-founder and director of Anahata Yoga Retreat, New Zealand and travels throughout the world, leading workshops on yoga therapy topics, training yoga teachers, presenting at international events, guiding retreats and offering therapeutic one-to-one yoga sessions. Swami Karma Karuna is passionate about sharing an authentic and down-to-earth approach, weaving together the ancient practices with a touch of psychology and brain science aimed at motivating people to live their yoga here and now. Several guided practice MP3 tracks including Hatha Yoga classes, Yoga Nidra and Meditation techniques are available through the Anahata Yoga Retreat website and articles on a variety of subjects can be read in the Australian Yoga Life Magazine. More info is available www.anahata-retreat.org.nz

Begin your journey to a more balanced nervous system

Enroll today