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SUMMARY:Spirituality and Nature Weekend - with an introduction to the Yugas
DESCRIPTION:13-14 July 2019 \nwith Acharya Dharana and Yogini Parizad Mazda \n“The trivial preoccupations of daily life are not enough for man; wisdom too is a native hunger.”\n— Paramhansa Yogananda \nIf 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.  \nThis 28 hour program\, from Saturday morning through Sunday lunch\, will include: \n\n\nRelaxation in a serene\, beautiful and natural environment. \n\n\nGuided yoga and meditation sessions to help you recharge your mind\, body and spirit. \n\n\nWeather permitting\, a visit to one or more of the nearby scenic attractions\, which include an adjoining mountain and many nearby waterfalls and streams. \n\n\nAll 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. \nThis 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. \nIn 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: an introduction to the Yugas. The Yugas are an ancient traditional system of long-term cycles of time\, which give us a more complete long-term context for better understanding what’s happening in the world today. \nDuring this session we’ll discuss:  \n\nWhat yuga\, or ‘age’\, are we now living in\, really?\nWhat does that mean for us?\nNew perspectives on history\, including both ancient and recent events.\nPractical insights for better living in the present “energy age.”\n\nThis retreat is open and welcoming to all regardless of age\, beliefs or religious background. \n. \nAbout the Instructors \nAcharya 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. \n. \n \nParizad 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. \n. \nAccommodations & Rates: \n\n\n\n\nRoom Type \n\n\nRate  (Sat breakfast-Sun lunch)\n \n\n\n\n\nFully furnished shared room\, all meals included \n\n\nRs 2\,200 / person \n\n\n\n\nFully furnished private room\, all meals included \n\n\nRs 3\,000 / person \n\n\n\n\nFor more information on Accommodation and reservations contact: \n9011069792 or 8007108691; or email: retreat@anandaindia.org. \n. \nSaturday\, 13 July \n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:45 am \n\n\nArrivals and optional breakfast \n\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\nIntroductions\, Origins of these teachings\nDiscussions on any of the following:\nWhat is Spirituality?\nHow can we fit spirituality into our modern lifestyle?\nWhere do meditation\, yoga\, gurus fit in this picture?\n\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 11:15 am \n\n\nShort break \n\n\n\n\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm \n\n\nExperiential Relaxation & Energizing practices \n\n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \n\n\nA guided walk to nearby attractions (weather permitting) \n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \n\n\nLunch hour \n\n\n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\nFree Time \n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\nThe Wisdom Teachings of Yogananda:\nAn Introduction to the Yugas \n\n\n\n\n5:00 pm – 5:45 pm \n\n\nTea and discussion \n\n\n\n\n5:45 pm – 7:15 pm \n\n\nAnanda Yoga and Meditation \n\n\n\n\n7.15 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n\nDinner \n\n\n\n\n8:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n\nSpiritual Movie or free time (as preferred) \n\n\n\n\n. \nSunday\, 7 April \n\n\n\n\n7.00 am – 8.30 am  \n\n\nA guided walk to nearby attractions (weather permitting)\,\npreferably ending with a brief meditation \n\n\n\n\n8.45 am – 11.00 am \n\n\nBreakfast and Free time \n\n\n\n\n11.00 am – 12.30 pm \n\n\nAnanda Yoga and Meditation \n\n\n\n\n1.00 pm – 2.00 pm \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n2.00 pm onwards \n\n\nFree time and Departure \n\n\n\n\nAdditional things to keep in mind: \nThe above schedule is not written in stone. Our goal is to honor the needs and interests of our guests\, and if it becomes clear that we can serve you better by making adjustment(s) to the above schedule\, we’re very willing to do so.  \nOut of respect for all other retreat participants\, we humbly request that you plan on arriving here no later than 9:30 am on Saturday morning (July 13th)\, and earlier if you want to have breakfast\, so that we’ll be able to get started with the classes promptly at 10 am. \nWe also request that you let us know by Friday evening about your plans for the Saturday morning’s breakfast\, so that we’ll be able to insure there’s enough food / tea ready for you! \nWe’re now in monsoon season in an area where it rains very heavily at times\, so we recommend you bring an umbrella\, a rain jacket\, and footwear that will dry quickly if it gets wet. We also recommend you bring a flashlight in case of power outages at night. \nIf you’d like to join us for the nature walks\, we further recommend footwear that will be comfortable for that. Note that heavy rainfall at the wrong time could cause the walks in nature to be postponed\, or even cancelled.
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LOCATION:Ananda Meditation Retreat\, Ananda Kriya Yogashram\, Watunde\, near Pune-Lavasa Road\, Maharashtra\, 412107\, India
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SUMMARY:Spirituality and Nature Weekend - with Pranayamas\, Meditation and Ananda Yoga
DESCRIPTION:27-28 July 2019 \nwith Yogini Parizad Mazda and Acharya Dharana \n“The trivial preoccupations of daily life are not enough for man; wisdom too is a native hunger.”\n— Paramhansa Yogananda \nIf 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.  \nThis 28 hour program\, from Saturday morning through Sunday lunch\, will include: \n\n\nRelaxation in a serene\, beautiful and natural environment. \n\n\nGuided pranayama\, yoga and meditation sessions to help you recharge your mind\, body and spirit. \n\n\nWeather permitting\, a visit to one or more of the nearby scenic attractions\, which include an adjoining mountain and many nearby waterfalls and streams. \n\n\nAll 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. \nThis 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. \nThis weekend will also include a class in how to meditate\, and guided sessions in pranayamas and Ananda Yoga\, to further help you relax and connect with the Divine.  \n. \nAbout the Pranayama Techniques \nTime and again\, we have been told ‘breathe-in’ and ‘breath-out’\, ‘inhale’ and ‘exhale’ are the sure shot ways to let go off immediate stress\, anger\, depression\, or any such negativity impacting the functioning of our mind\, body\, spirit. The technique of controlling our breath\, Pranayama\, is an age-old method for altering our breathing movements intentionally to yield specific results. Meaning “breath control” or “extension of the prana”\, pranayama is an integral part of the yogic discipline that originated in India a few thousand years ago. \nCome learn this ancient techniques of Pranayama and its correlation with other aspects of Meditation\, Yoga and Spirituality. \n. \nWhat is Meditation? \nMeditation is a technique for personal growth that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world with repeatable results. \nThere is no aspect of your life that cannot be improved by meditation\, whether it be in business\, relationships\, health\, or developing any personal quality\, such as willpower. \nThe highest purpose of meditation\, however\, is to discover your Highest Self. \nAnanda Meditation Retreat teaches the meditation techniques taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. Meditation is a state of intense awareness achieved by stilling and concentrating the thoughts. It is a journey to the center of our own being\, a process so perfectly natural that we don’t have to learn how to meditate. Rather\, we have to unlearn those habits and attitudes that keep us from experiencing our natural state of expanded awareness. \nWe offer regular How to Meditate workshops\, and daily morning or evening group meditations at our retreat center. Group meditations are especially helpful for those who are new to meditation\, as the energy of the group supports and encourages them in their efforts. \n. \nWhat is Ananda Yoga? \nAnanda Yoga brings yoga back to its original spiritual essence. \nAbove all\, it seeks to raise your level of consciousness by reinforcing the natural effects the yoga postures. With this\, it is also designed to harmonize your body\, mind\, and soul. \nAnanda Yoga includes: \n\nAsana (yoga postures)\nPranayama (breathing and energy-control techniques)\nYogic meditation techniques\nApplied yoga philosophy\n\n. \nWhat is the Practice Like? \nYoga posture practice in Ananda Yoga® is gentle for beginning students\, becoming more challenging with experience. It is an inwardly directed practice\, and is never aggressive or aerobic. \nThe primary emphases are: \n\nAsana (yoga postures)\nSafety and correct alignment\nBeing relaxed at all times\, even during the midst of effort\nWorking directly with the body’s subtle energy via the yoga postures\nUsing the postures to raise your consciousness\nAdapting each yoga posture to fit the needs and abilities of the practitioner rather than trying to force the practitioner into some “ideal” position\n\n. \nWhat Makes Ananda Yoga Unique? \nEnergization Exercises \nThe Energization Exercises are a series of 39 special energy-control techniques that Yogananda developed in order to help the practitioner increase\, focus\, and control the life-force. \nAffirmations \nEach yoga posture is paired with its own affirmation\, which one practices silently while in the posture. The affirmation is designed to reinforce the posture’s natural effect on one’s state of consciousness\, bringing the mind actively and directly into one’s practice.  \nThis retreat is open and welcoming to all regardless of age\, beliefs or religious background. \n. \nAbout the Instructors \n\n \nParizad 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. \n \nAcharya 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. He’s been leading meditation classes since 2004. Dharana views and presents the eternal truths from a scientific perspective\, due to his background as a silicon valley engineer. He’s also loved hiking and nature since his early childhood. \n. \nAccommodations & Rates: \n\n\n\n\nRoom Type \n\n\nRate  (Sat breakfast-Sun lunch)\n \n\n\n\n\nFully furnished shared room\, all meals included \n\n\nRs 2\,200 / person \n\n\n\n\nFully furnished private room\, all meals included \n\n\nRs 3\,000 / person \n\n\n\n\nFor more information on Accommodation and reservations contact: \n9011069792 or 8007108691; or email: retreat@anandaindia.org. \n. \nSaturday\, July 27th \n \n. \nSunday\, July 28th \n\n \n. \nAdditional things to keep in mind: \nThe above schedule is not written in stone. Our goal is to honor the needs and interests of our guests\, and if it becomes clear that we can serve you better by making adjustment(s) to the above schedule\, we’re very willing to do so.  \nOut of respect for all other retreat participants\, we humbly request that you plan on arriving here no later than 9:30 am on Saturday morning (July 27th)\, and earlier if you want to have breakfast\, so that we’ll be able to get started with the classes promptly at 10 am. \nWe also request that you let us know by Friday evening about your plans for the Saturday morning’s breakfast\, so that we’ll be able to insure there’s enough food / tea ready for you! \nWe’re now in monsoon season in an area where it rains very heavily at times\, so we recommend you bring an umbrella\, a rain jacket\, and footwear that will dry quickly if it gets wet. We also recommend you bring a flashlight in case of power outages at night. \nIf you’d like to join us for the nature walks\, we further recommend footwear that will be comfortable for that. Note that heavy rainfall at the wrong time could cause the walks in nature to be postponed\, or even cancelled.
URL:https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/spirituality-and-nature-with-pranayamas-etc/
LOCATION:Ananda Meditation Retreat\, Ananda Kriya Yogashram\, Watunde\, near Pune-Lavasa Road\, Maharashtra\, 412107\, India
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