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Heart Awakening Silent Retreats - Meditation - Yoga - Ayurveda Therapies - Cacao Ceremonies

www.heartawakening.org Radha is a yogini, meditator and lover of life.

After living immersed in an authentic yoga community for over five years and sitting regular silent meditation retreats of 10 and 17 days, she was able to experience a profound transformation which redirected the whole course of her life. In the years that followed, she deepened further her practice of meditation, mindfulness and Yoga as a way of life and since early 2015 she has been sharing sile

nt retreats, yoga classes and meditation courses internationally. In late 2016 Radha moved to New Zealand which is now her home base yet her offerings are available not only locally (n Hawkes Bay) but also internationally during her travels and anytime online.

While I am on a beautiful journey through my homelands of Bulgaria, and not able to treat clients in person in my Ayurve...
18/06/2026

While I am on a beautiful journey through my homelands of Bulgaria, and not able to treat clients in person in my Ayurveda clinic, I am stoked to invite you to a free introduction to self-massage, or the practice of regular self-oiling, which is a cornerstone of the Ayurvedic lifestyle and daily routine.

While for many people the idea of applying oil to the body is associated only with skin moisturising, in the healing tradition of Ayurveda it has been known for millennia that oil has the capacity to pe*****te deeply and nourish not only the skin, but also the deeper tissues—stimulating lymphatic and blood circulation, nourishing the muscles, supporting bone health, and more. It is traditionally applied before bathing, as aside from its nourishing effect, it is also cleansing and purifying.

In one word: an AMAZING self-care tool to have in your kit.

In fact, in most of the consultations I have with clients in my Ayurveda clinic, I mention how much they would benefit from the practice of self-massage, but I rarely have the opportunity to explain it in depth. So, this is exactly what this free one-hour workshop aims to provide.

Furthermore, this time of year (for those of you in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere) marks the end of the dry and cold Vata season, which can leave us feeling depleted and more susceptible to imbalance, disease, and degeneration. This makes it the perfect time to begin a regular self-abhyanga practice.

This ritual also benefits the mind, calms the nervous system, and is, above all, an act of self-love. Sneha, one of the Sanskrit words for oil, also means "love." When we oil the body, we offer it love and care, which is nothing short of healing.

If this has ignited some curiosity, or if you've always wanted to learn more about self-abhyanga or share in conversation with other people who practice it, do join me - next Tuesday 23rd June, 6pm NZT (8am CET). It's free and everyone's welcome (even if you don't know much - or anything - about Ayurveda)!

Comment OIL and I'll send you the link to register ❤️

When a group photo morphs into a group hug 🥹I am in endless gratitude for this sweet sangha!We've just completed a 9-day...
08/06/2026

When a group photo morphs into a group hug 🥹
I am in endless gratitude for this sweet sangha!

We've just completed a 9-day silent retreat, and, needless to say, hearts were wide open at the end of such an experience 🤍

It really shows the essence of Yoga, meaning unity or connection, which starts with Self and extends to everyone and everything else, included in that.

In this case, despite the practice of mauna, (noble silence) which includes no form of communication between the participants for eight consecutive days, including eye contact or gesturing, the connection between them is palpable... and based on so much presence, acceptance, and love.

Some of these beautiful humans have returned for 8th year in a row... for some, it was their first, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th retreat. Yet they all felt like family, to me, and to each other.
And this is precious
🙏

17/05/2026

The many voices and faces of BHAV ~ the mood of divine intoxication, of losing oneself in supreme Love and Devotion.

The last days of Bhakti Weekend in Hawkes Bay filled my heart with all the things the practice of kirtan is about: 5% music and 100% connection, community, belonging, opening, surrender and love love love love love

Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram!!!!
❤️‍🔥

Thank you, .abria .aotearoa Kailash Gyanmudra .healingtherapies Mara Andy Atma Tessa Amber and everyone else who shared their flavour of Devotion through song, and those who shared it in the form of service such as 🙏
This community is a true gift! And thus certainly includes all who came to practice, to dance, sing and celebrate!! Legends 🤍

23/04/2026

You have to try each of these two types of cacao individually if you haven't yet ~ they are my faves.

But you might also want to try them together 🫢🤪 and see how amazing the mix is!!! (you can thank me later)

Plus a special gift for all bundles ordered between now and 27th May: a bag of premium quality peeled cacao beans 🫘

After a really warm welcome last time, I am looking forward to returning to beautiful Taranaki and for another Day in ...
21/04/2026

After a really warm welcome last time, I am looking forward to returning to beautiful Taranaki and for another Day in Heart Silent Meditation Retreat 🤍

This short-form retreat experience is perfect:
~ for those curious about silence but intimidated to start with longer periods,
~ for complete beginners in yoga and/ or meditation,
~ for people choosing to spend a day nurturing and developing their already existing practice,
~ for those who've already done a retreat before and would like to tap back into the delicios-ness of silence,
~ for anyone who's exhausted and craves a day of quality time digital and social detox,
~ ...basically, I don't know who wouldn't benefit from a day of practice in this stunning venue!!!

Last couple of spaces left to join me!
+ accommodation available to book if you are coming from out of town

16/04/2026

Join me this weekend!
All planets shifting into Aries - it's a great time to take action and make changes, no one can do it for us!

29/03/2026

We are at a turning point in the seasons - you may have also started noticing the change of colour in the leaves, the cooler mornings, and the pull in the body to slow down. Have you become aware that autumn is now well and truly here?
Ayurveda, the embodied "science" of alignment with nature, the living wisdom in all of creation, suggests that in this season, we have to honour the shift in order to maintain balance in our health and nervous system - or, in other words, in body and mind.

In autumn, the intensity of summer (characterised by Pitta dosha) transforms into the cool and dry qualities of air/ wind and movement (Vata dosha). What that means in practicality, is that we may experience discomforts related to irregular digestion, lowered immunity, catching seasonal bugs, dryness in the body or skin, a scattered or overactive mind and/ or feelings of anxiety and worry (certainly further fuelled by watching the news).

While we recognise that some of that is a natural adjustment mechanism, we can also take steps to re-balance and orient to stability and resiliency (a word that keeps coming back to me, as what we all seem to need right now - to be resourceful and resilient).

Here are a few examples of such simple practices:

🍂 Return to rhythm - of waking, eating, of practice... as I shared in a recent newsletter, rhythm truly becomes a medicine when everything else may feel a little less predictable
🍂 Reduce device time and mental stimulation, especially in the evening, to calm the nervous system and reduce Vata agitation
🍂 Lean towards warm, simple, cooked meals that are easy to digest but nourishing
🍂 Slow down the pace where possible, creating short (or longer if you can!) pauses in the day rather than rushing from one thing to the next
🍂 Ground the body daily through connection with the body (movement, āsana or self-massage)

These small gestures alone can make a profound difference in how the seasonal shift will affect you.
Let me know which one you're keen to try!
🤍

27/03/2026

This last week has been quite a potent sandhi (middle point, transition point) with the energy of the new moon, the new Vedic year, the new astrological year, and the autumn equinox all at once, as well as Navaratri, one of the annual celebrations of the Goddess in nine days&nights.

I have personally been immersed in sadhana (practice): mostly in the form of chanting, learning new Sanskrit texts, myths, and philosophy.

Alongside with all that, I've felt like there's nothing to share in this space ~ I often go through waves of wondering what I am even doing here, on social media, when all my practices have to do with being Present 🙃

But here I am again, resurfacing to share about a beautiful form of devotional offering to the goddess, which I have been working on ~ an autumn reset to welcome the seasonal shift.

We will be starting in 3 weeks from now ...
Get in touch or follow along to hear more 🍂

10/03/2026

This is for my queens! 👸

I'm still landing back after an amazing weekend.
Sattva Shakti, the yearly Ayurveda women's retreat was held right here, in Whanganui and I am blown away by the group of amazing women who attended.
It basically felt like being in a sacred women's circle for 3 full days, and in it we shared, learned from one another, ate, cooked, sang and danced, meditated and rested, immersed in nature, cried and laughed.

It is pure medicine to be in the company of women on the path.
I am just so grateful as I continue to receive their stories of how the retreat learnings are being integrated.
Keep shining your light, sisters, brighter than ever ✨️

P.S. I just realised I repeated the words "beautiful" and "beauty" so many times in this reel. Must be for a reason 😆

Im so excited to start back my WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES at .nz (Whanganui)These classes offer a slow, grounded, and attentive...
14/02/2026

Im so excited to start back my WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES at .nz (Whanganui)

These classes offer a slow, grounded, and attentive approach to Hatha Yoga, supporting the body, breath, mind, and nervous system as a whole.

Each session is a complete yogic practice, weaving together mindful movement & longer held postures (āsana), conscious breath (prāṇāyāma), guided meditation and inner awareness, deep relaxation (śavasana) accompanied by Tibetan singing bowls.

The emphasis is on cultivating inner awareness, allowing the practice to meet you where you are, and supporting clarity, resilience, and ease both on and off the mat.

Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

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Mondays · 5:30–6:30pm
Unwind & Restore

This evening class is a gentle, restorative practice designed to help you release the day and transition into rest.

The pace is slow and supportive, with simple postures held mindfully to release accumulated tension, calm the nervous system, soften the breath and quiet the mind and restore energy at the end of the day.

Alongside gentle movement, the class includes simple pranayama and guided meditation, supporting mental clarity and emotional settling.

The session ends with a deeply restful śavasana and Tibetan singing bowls, leaving you grounded and spacious, yet energised.

No previous yoga experience required.

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Thursdays · 9:30–11:45am
Learn, Explore & Build Your Practice

This longer morning class offers a deeper, more educational approach to yoga, supporting both understanding and embodiment.

Each session includes: technical exploration of one particular yoga posture or technique, guidance on alignment, function, and variations, insight into how postures and practices affect the body, breath, and nervous system and understanding when and why different practices are helpful.

Movement is supported by prāṇāyāma, meditation, and moments of stillness, helping students integrate learning into lived experience.

As with all classes, the practice concludes with a nourishing śavasana accompanied by Tibetan singing bowls, supporting the integration.

I hope to see you on the mat! 🤸‍♀️

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