Weekend Retreat with Kriya Initiation
The Sacred Power of Vows
Friday 26 Feb – Monday 1 March 2027
Tauhara Centre, Taupo
A promise is made to accomplish something — a vow is made to become someone.
Weekend Retreat with Kriya Initiation
The Sacred Power of Vows
Vows exist in almost every tradition. It is a way of deepening our spiritual path — or a relationship we hold holy — through commitment, often made between the one taking the vow and a purpose considered sacred. It is an intentional act of aligning one's will with a higher will.
A promise is often made to accomplish something; a vow is made to become someone. A promise may depend on circumstances; a vow remains even when circumstances change. A promise speaks to the future, whereas a vow transforms the present, often in ways unimaginable until that vow is taken.
"O Divine Sculptor, chisel Thou my life according to Thy design! "
— Paramhansa Yogananda
A Weekend of Deepening your spiritual life
During this retreat, through different modalities — talks, music, dance, small group discussions — we will dive deep into the purpose and meaning of vows, and develop a better, God-centered understanding of each vow we take.
Talks
Music
Dance
Break out groups
Unfolding the potential power they hold to keep us on course … ever deepening, ever
expanding, more steadfast and heart opening.
Explore
What is a vow?
How does taking a vow change us?
Making conscious choices; finding inner freedom
Deepening our spiritual path through the vows we take
Vows on this path
Vows on our particular spiritual path
Meet your teachers
Nayaswami Shanti
A Stanford-trained medical doctor and longtime disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, Nayaswami Shanti bridges the worlds of modern medicine and timeless spiritual wisdom. As Spiritual Director of Ananda Palo Alto in California, she has helped many people in their spiritual journeys. Her clarity, warmth, and practical insights help people discover true health — the harmony of body, mind, and soul.
Accommodation & pricing
All prices per person, all meals included
Every option includes the full retreat programme and all vegetarian meals.
Weekend Retreat, 26-28 Feb
Kriyaban Full Retreat, 26 Feb-1 Mar
Weekend Retreat, 26-28 Feb
Accommodation & pricing for 2 nights
Camping (BYO tent) – $320
Caravan Site powered $400
Off-site (Programme & meals) – $350
Shared bunk room (2 per room) – $550
Single occupancy bunk room – $650
Single occupancy caravan – $600
Cottage 2 — self-contained (1x Queen, 2x Single) – $650
Cottage 1 — shared or solo occupancy – $650 / $710
The Chalet — self-contained (1x Queen) – $750
Kowhai — self-contained (1x Queen) – $750
Gluten free or vegan dietary requirements: +$40 surcharge. Payment in full confirms your booking.
Kriyaban Full Retreat, 26 Feb-1 Mar
Accommodation & pricing for 3 nights
Camping (BYO tent – $450
Caravan site powered $550
Off-site (Programme & meals) – $485
Shared bunk room (2 per room) – $685pp
Single occupancy bunk room – $795
Single occupancy caravan – $735
Cottage 2 — self-contained (1x Queen, 2x Single) – $805pp
Cottage 1 — shared or solo occupancy – $805 / $955pp
The Chalet — self-contained (1x Queen) – $955pp
Kowhai — self-contained (1x Queen) – $955pp
Gluten free or vegan dietary requirements: +$60 surcharge. Payment in full confirms your booking.
Schedule
Retreat begins at 6pm on Friday 26 February. You may begin arriving from 4pm onwards. You are welcome to arrive earlier and enjoy the beautiful space that Tauhara Centre offers.
The two day retreat finishes with lunch on Sunday 28 February. For those taking part in the kriya initiation, the retreat finishes on Monday 1 March with lunch
Cancellation & terms
Good to know before you register
On or before 29 Jan
Full refund, minus $100 administration fee
30 Jan – 11 Feb
60% cancellation fee — 40% refunded
12 Feb onwards
Non-refundable
Join us in February 2027
Whether this is your first retreat or your tenth, everyone is welcome. Accommodation allocated on a first come served basis.
Register by filling out the form below before 11 February 2027.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Or contact Kavita : 021 213 8215