Spirituality and Nature Weekend – Yugas

6-7 April 2019

with Acharya Dharana and Yogini Parizad Mazda

“The trivial preoccupations of daily life are not enough for man; wisdom too is a native hunger.”
— Paramhansa Yogananda

If you’re not satisfied with the “trivial preoccupations” in your daily life, or are hungering for wisdom, a sense of meaning or deeper purpose in life, or just a short break, we invite you to come for a short but relaxing weekend away from the noise and stress of city life.

This 28 hour program, from Saturday morning through Sunday lunch, will include:

• Relaxation in a serene, beautiful and natural environment.

• Guided yoga and meditation sessions to help you recharge your mind, body and spirit.

• A deeply rejuvenating and invigourating walking meditation in the Sahyadri hills.

All mankind has an inner yearning for meaning, fulfillment, and above all happiness, yet many of us are unable to find these qualities in our daily lives. The various scriptures of the world tell us that true and lasting happiness can only be found in the Divine, yet many of us are so busy honouring our commitments that we have no time left to take steps in this direction. And when we finally manage make time to pursue these things, we find that we are not sure how to proceed, or we are not advanced enough to deeply connect with the Divine.

This short weekend is designed to help and guide you in taking these steps, with time for both, inward and outward explorations. The inward steps are based on the guidance and techniques of the great Master of Yoga, Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the renowned book Autobiography of a Yogi. These teachings will help you connect to the Divine joy and peace within you. The outward steps will help you to deepen your awareness and enhance your enjoyment of the natural world, all around us.

In addition to the above aspects to help you relax and connect with the Divine, this weekend will also focus on one aspect of the Wisdom teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. This weekend’s focus will be an introduction to the Yugas, an ancient traditional system of long-term cycles that give us fresh new perspectives on history to help us better understand what’s happening in the world today.

During this session we’ll discuss:

• What yuga, or ‘age’, are we currently living in, really?
• What does that mean for us?
• New perspectives on history, including recent events.
• Practical insights for better living in the present age of energy.

This retreat is open and welcoming to all regardless of age, beliefs or religious background.

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About the Instructors

Acharya Dharana served in Ananda Palo Alto (USA), Ananda Assisi (Italy) and Ananda India, before becoming the primary Acharya (teacher) at the Ananda Meditation Retreat in 2015. He first began teaching in Italy, where Swami Kriyananda made him a minister. Dharana views and presents the eternal truths from a scientific perspective, due to his background as a silicon valley engineer. He’s loved hiking and nature since his childhood, and he’s been interested in the Yugas since he first heard of them in the 1990‘s.

Parizad is a certified and experienced Ananda Yoga and Meditation Teacher. She is a Kriyaban, a long time spiritual seeker and meditator. She specialises in Holistic and Integrative Medicine and acts as a Psychologist, Spiritual Counsellor and Guide to those in need of healing and guidance, based on universal principles. She is also a practising Evolutionary Astrologer which charts the map of every soul’s evolutionary path and life intentions.  She is also a devout nature and animal lover and enjoys hiking and nature photography.

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Accommodations & Rates:

For more information on Accommodation and reservations contact:

retreat@anandaindia.org or call 9011069792 or 8007108691.

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Saturday, 6 April

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Sunday, 7 April