Swami Avatar Puriji will be in Wellington & Kapiti from 24 - 30 January 2026
Events in Wellington
Satsangs (= spiritual gathering) + Talks:
Saturday 24 th January | 7pm Welcoming satsang followed by dinner, $35
Monday 26th January | 7.30pm Spiritual talk followed by dinner, $35
Thursday 29th January | 6pm Unity of different spiritual paths – One in All, All in One, followed by dinner, $35. (A panel discussion with representatives of difference spiritual paths, Christian; Buddhist; Hindu; Islam and others )
Friday 30th January | 7 pm Farewell satsang followed by dinner, $35
Note: Satsang literally means "Good company, company where the Truth is shared". In practical terms, satsang is an event where spiritual stories are told and shared based on the teaching of Vedic scripture, often mixed with personal stories/experiences derived from the guru (teacher) - disciple (aspirant) relationship, and can include chanting of mantras, kirtans or bhajans (songs with a spiritual meaning/message). They are occasions to uplift the soul.
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One Day Urban Retreat (25th January - Sunday) with Swami Avatar Puriji
6.30am Meditation
7.15am Asanas & Pranayam practice – yoga class
8.30am Breakfast
10am Guru – Disciple relationship : talk with bhajans
12pm Vegan Lunch
2.30pm Yoga Nidra (45 minutes)
3.30pm Yoga class (75 minutes)
4.45pm Chanting / Chanting meditation (40 minutes)
5.30pm Vegan dinner
7pm Satsang
COST: $108 for whole day, including meals
$54 for people with an Automatic payment
Events in Kapiti
Tuesday 27th January | 6 - 8.30pm Satsang - Spiritual Talk & Dinner, $35 | Book here
Wednesday 28th January | 10 - 1pm Prayers (Yagya) for World Peace, at Strathean Retreat Centre | Lunch included | by DONATION
VENUES FOR EVENTS:
Yoga in Daily Life Wellington
info@yogaindaiylife.org.nz
212 Old Hautere Road
Te Horo
Kāpiti Coast 5582
Bookings:
To book your place, please contact the Wellington Ashram for events in Wellington and the Kapiti Ashram for Kapiti & Strathean events; or where possible, book online via the provided link.
ABOUT PUJYA MAHARAJ SWAMI AVATAR PURIJI:
Swami Avatar Puri's spiritual journey commenced at a tender age when he was adopted by his Gurudev, Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Ji. He received blessings from H.H. Paramhans Swami Madhavananda Ji, the Guru of Vishwaguruji, who went into Mahasamadhi in 2003.
His studies began at Shree Vishwa Deep Gurukul Prathmik Vidyalaya, Yoga in Daily Life's primary school in Rajasthan, India. He attended Sarala Birla Academy, Bangalore for high school, and then studied Sanskrit and Indian philosophy under H.H. Nirvan Pithadhishar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sri Vishokanand Bharti Ji, the Acharya of Mahanirvani Akhara, based in Haridwar.
In 2013, he was initiated as a sannyasi, becoming the youngest monk under Swami Maheshwarananda Ji and the Sri Alakhpuriji Siddha Peeth Parampara.
In November 2021, during a sacred puja ceremony attended by the Mahamandaleshwars and Acharyas of the Maha Nirvani Akhara, Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Ji formally appointed Swami Avatar Puri as the spiritual successor of the Sri Alakhpuriji Siddha Peeth Parampara.
Since the successorship ceremony in 2021, and under the guidance of Vishwaguruji, Swami Avatar Puri has carried the light of the Parampara across the world — sharing ancient wisdom with a new generation. From satsangs to global gatherings, his journey continues as a living expression of his Guru’s blessing.