VISTARA - Expansion on all levels
Vistara is a yoga and meditation center located in the Motueka river valley, on the South Island of NZ.
At Vistara we come together to practice, support and grow, offering gentle yoga sessions, guided mediation, chanting, kiirtan and other spiritual based events.
All welcome.
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Yoga can give us the beautiful healing experience of simply being, deeply connecting body and mind through breath and awareness. We incorporate a variety of traditional practices in movement, breath, mantra, mindfulness and meditation to discover our own unique form of yoga practice. We believe that together we can provide support for each other and the wider community. All practices are offered by koha/donation and accessible for everyone. You are invited to get in touch to start a journey together.
TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA
Healing together
Trauma is not only an event but an experience held in the body. The body remembers injury, neglect and abuse. Trauma keeps us trapped between regretting the past and fearing the future.
Yoga and mindfulness practices are empowering with far-reaching benefits that carry over from the yoga mat and into everyday life. Yoga practice is a safe place where people can begin to reconnect with themselves, empowerment to make positive choices, and encourage self expression when something doesn’t feel right. For many, the time spent in this practice is the first time that they have been able to feel safe and breathe freely.
The yoga philosophy and the physical practice can re-educate the body and the mind, activating the para-sympathetic nervous system - our "Rest and Digest" healing mode. Our breath anchors us in the present moment, and it gives us the remarkable ability to self-regulate.
You are invited to join our classes and be supported on your individual journey. Private and Zoom classes available.
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TANTRIC FEMALE SADHANA GUIDANCE AND STUDIES
Didi Ananda Shubashisha is a renounced yogic nun who was initiated in the Tantric system of Shrii Shrii Anandamurtii when she was 20 years old. She left her home country in Italy and was in service in south-east Asia, the Far East, USA and Europe.
Didi is the founder of Ananda Diipa, a safe spiritual land located in the country side of south Germany, where she creates a physical and online programs for women to learn and receive spiritual tools, leading to expansion, realisation and fulfilment of the true authentic nature and potentiality.Â
Dhara had intensive personal training with didi Ananda Shubashisha and is honoured to share her unique female-focused teachings.
VISTARA SANCTUARY
"Be The Change You Wish To See In The World".
Vistara seeks to incorporate the principles of PROUT, a spiritually-based social & economic philosophy
Learn more at https://prout.info
Vistara is a safe healing sanctuary for people and animals. We invite you to be part of this initiative offering your ideas, gifts and wisdom to support this space.
Please contact us for more information and to discuss how we can work together.Â
Short and long term residential Tantric yoga mentoring (for teachers and students).
VISTARA STAY
Vistara is an established, organic farm based on the yogic principles of Ananda Marga, a global, socio-spiritual organization. A safe and inspiring place, in the Motueka River Valley. Single and double rooms for short or long stay. Wwoofers, helpers and volunteers welcome. Come to relax and/or learn and practice yoga, meditation, kiirtan, vegetarian / vegan cooking, organic gardening, holistic animal care and other practices to support you on your journey.
For more information about a B&B stay option, please visit vistara.co.nz
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA AND MEDITATION
Didi Ananda Anuprabha is a yogic nun and has been a teacher of yoga & meditation with Ananda Marga, an international socio-spiritual organisation for over 20 years. She has been based in NZ for the past 10 years, prior to which she worked in various parts of India. Didi visits Vistara from time to time, offering an introduction to yoga & meditation based on the teachings of Shrii Shrii
Anandamurti. When visiting Vistara, didi is available for personal guidance for women sharing with her devotion, dedication and joyful spirit.
VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS AND FEAST
Dada Shuddhatmananda is an Ananda Marga yogic monk. He has been based in New Zealand for the past twelve years. Dada visits Vistara from time to time, sharing his wisdom as well as his vegetarian & vegan cooking skills and recipes. Dada is available for personal guidance for men, tailoring diet, yoga and meditation practices in support of your life's journey.
LET’S CONNECT
2035 Motueka valley highway, RD1, Motueka 7196, NZ
Contact Dhara +64 22 136 8438 NZ phone/text/Whats app
