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SUMMARY:Spirituality and Nature Weekend - with Pranayamas\, Meditation and Ananda Yoga
DESCRIPTION:31 August – 1 September 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\, August 31st \n \n. \nSunday\, September 1st \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 (August 31st)\, 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:Meditation & Raja Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:5 – 8 September\, 2019\nwith Brahmachari Jemal and other monks\, Acharya Dharana and Parizad Mazda \n“The soul loves to meditate\, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If\, then\, you experience mental resistance during meditation\, remember that reluctance to meditate comes from the ego; it doesn’t belong to the soul.”  —  Paramhansa Yogananda \nMeditation is one of the most natural yet profoundly rewarding of all human activities. Meditation not only reduces stress and improves physical and emotional well-being\, it can help you be more focused\, productive and calm regardless of outer conditions. Meditation can help you directly experience the divine realities within — the peace\, joy and divine love that are your true nature. While its original and highest purpose is to help us awaken our spiritual nature\, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research. \nLearn to relax your body\, calm and concentrate your mind\, awaken intuition and experience greater joy\, mental clarity and creativity in your daily life. This retreat includes in-class practice\, tips on establishing your practice at home\, written instructions\, an unlimited (no-charge) re-take policy\, and ongoing support through email or WhatsApp for any questions that may come up in the future. \nIn this retreat you will learn: \n\nThe true yogic meaning of meditation\nWhy\, how\, when & how long to meditate\nThree effective methods for achieving the state of meditation\nHow to sit comfortably for long and deep meditations\nThe three levels of consciousness\, and how to enter them\nHow to live your life in greater harmony with all\nHow to quickly recharge your body with vitality and life-force\nHow to gain greater control of your personal energy and magnetism\nThe core essentials from Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga\, plus Shankya & Vedanta\nThe traditional paths of yoga and how to apply them\nThe value of prayer\, chanting\, and devotion in deepening your meditations\n\nWhether you’re interested in managing stress\, finding peace\, increasing your concentration or exploring spiritual realms\, you’ll benefit from this retreat. Experienced instructors and an immersive\, peaceful environment allow for greater depth of study and understanding\, with time for individual questions and in-depth exploration of the topics. \nThis retreat is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda\, the great master of yoga\, best known as the author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Kriya yoga is the core meditation technique practiced and recommended by Yogananda\, and this course is intended for those who are eager to not only learn meditation\, but also to go on towards receiving initiation into Kriya Yoga. In this context it covers the first two steps in a 4-step series of courses preparing people to receive that initiation. These courses are offered regularly in Pune\, Mumbai and at other Ananda teaching centers\, and also offered online through the Kriya Home Study coursework. This immersive (and intensive!) three-day course covers the same material which is typically shared over six weeks of classes\, more or less. We offer this special course only twice a year. \nThis retreat is open to all\, and especially to participants and graduates of the Kriya Home Study program\, regardless of where they are in their individual studies. While much can be learned online and through telephone contact\, in-person lessons with follow-up questions and answers is surely the most effective means of really learning\, and this retreat provides an opportunity for this invaluable contact. \nFor Kriya Home Study participants who’ve already gone beyond the basics mentioned above\, there will be time for in-person consultation and instruction to help clarify their understanding of all that they’ve been reading on their own\, and take their next steps forward towards receiving or deepening their individual Kriya practice. \n\nContact:  +91-9011069792 or +91-8007108691\nor write to retreat@anandaindia.org for questions or reservations \nFees:        ₹5000/- per person (includes shared accommodation\, meals & course book)\nVenue:     Ananda Meditation Retreat @ Watunde\, outside Pune\nLimited Accommodations Available – Book soon to reserve a place! \n\nAbout the instructors: \nAcharya Brahmachari Jemal has been a part of Ananda India since 2005\, leading the Ananda monks here in India for most of that time. He’s also given lectures and classes throughout India. Currently he’s in charge of Ananda’s Kriya Home Study program\, where he works with students throughout India\, assisting them to prepare for receiving Kriya yoga. Jemal has been meditating regularly for 16 years.\n. \n \nAcharya Dharana served in Ananda Palo Alto (USA)\, Ananda Assisi (Italy) and Ananda India\, before becoming the primary Acharya here at the Ananda Meditation Retreat in 2015. He first began teaching in Italy\, where Swami Kriyananda made him a minister\, and has offered numerous classes in Italy and India. Dharana views and presents the eternal truths of yoga from a scientific perspective\, due to his background as a silicon valley engineer. Dharana has been meditating regularly for 28 years. \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\nDetailed Schedule: \n \n\nTestimonials: \n“I thank you with all my heart for taking me through the path to meditation laid by the great Gurus. Your selfless sharing and devotion has touched me deeply. Our conversations would remain with me for my lifetime as a very cherished memory. I have never met a teacher with so much commitment and patience towards a learner.” 
—A.R.\, Pune \n“I am really delighted to take my 1st step in spiritual awakening world! The ashram is best place to leave all your day-to-day worries\, rejuvenate & go back to your day-to-day activities full of energy.” —A.J.\, Pune \n“I arrived at Ananda not having heard of it before. It was a sweet surprise! I feel like I opened a door that will take me a long way. I have been introduced to meditation and to Yogananda teachings and I feel like I finally found what I really needed. Thank you for everything!!” — A.M.\, Italy \n“Freedom is God\, and this is what brings me here\, complete freedom. This place has given a choice to be in my own space & be myself. I dwell in peace\, calm & above all a part of nature. I am able to connect to God & myself. I thank you all.” — P.C.\, Mumbai
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SUMMARY:Seclusion is the Price of Greatness
DESCRIPTION:Seclusion is the Price of Greatness \n20-22 September\, 2019\nwith Nayaswami Jaya & Acharya Dharana \n“…The yogi\, retiring alone to a quiet place\, should try to unite his little self with the Supreme Self. \n… It would be a great aid to most aspiring yogis in their sadhana (spiritual practice) if they could spend some time—a week  or two\, or even longer—every year\, and at least one day a week\, in seclusion.” — from The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita\, Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda\, as Remembered by Swami Kriyananda \nMost of the scriptures of the world recommend seclusion in one way or another\, and the practice of seclusion is very common in places where people try to live their lives focused on God\, including Ananda. Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda secluded regularly and often counseled others to do the same. Yogananda went so far as to say that “Seclusion is the price of greatness.” \nDuring this weekend retreat you’ll learn much more about this sacred practise: why it’s so valuable\, what it is\, and hear extensively about how to do it. If you’d like to get a head start on the topics covered during this retreat\, please feel free to read through our many articles on seclusion. \n\n \n\n“Seclusion is intensely enjoyable! I went for 2 weeks to a little village in the Himalayan foothills and I just spent my whole time talking to God and taking long walks. I found there was so much enjoyment that it took a lot of will power to have to leave it. I could have been there the rest of my life and never cared to go anywhere. It was so blissful”.\n—Swami Kriyananda\, Ask Me about Truth #40 \n\nThis weekend retreat will include: \n\nWhat is seclusion\, & what are some different ways to approach it?\nThe healing power of silence\nThe value of introspection\nThe practice of the presence of God\nWalking meditations – learning to see God in Everything\nKirtan – the joyful practice of singing to God\nPractical Tips for Deeper Meditations\nA profound technique of meditation taught by Paramhansa Yogananda (for those who don’t yet know it)\nGuided Ananda Yoga sessions\, to help veteran meditators go deeper\nGuided meditations\nRelaxed time in a quiet\, natural environment\nPrivate accommodations for every participant\n\n\nAccommodations & Rates: \n\n\n\nRoom Type\nRate  (Thu dinner-Sun lunch)\n\n\nFully furnished PRIVATE Room\nRs 5000 / person\n\n\nNo room: Day use fees including classes\, lunch & chai\nRs 600 / person / day\n\n\n\nFor more information on Accommodation and reservations contact:\nretreat@anandaindia.org or call 9011069792\, or 8007108691 \nAbout the Acharyas \nNayaswami Jaya first met Swami Kriyananda in 1968 and under his guidance became both a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and helped found Ananda’s first ashram in California. For many years\, he served as Ananda Village’s Planner\, Manager and Coordinator of Ananda Centers in the USA. In 1989 he was blessed by Swami Kriyananda to initiate students into the sacred science of Kriya Yoga. After 15 years of extensive worldwide travel as an Ananda Kriyacharya\, in 2006 Swami Kriyananda asked him to shift to India. He now resides in Pune and serves as co-Director of Ananda India. \n. \n \nAcharya Dharana served in Ananda Palo Alto (USA)\, Ananda Assisi (Italy) and Ananda India\, before becoming the sole resident Acharya at Ananda Meditation Retreat in 2015. Dharana views and presents the eternal truths of yoga from a scientific perspective\, due to his education and career as an engineer. Dharana has had several very memorable one week seclusions\, and many of a shorter length. \n. \nNote: Because every participant will get a private room to themselves\, the number of participants is very limited for this weekend. If you’d like to participate\, we recommend you reserve a place quickly!
URL:https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/seclusion-is-price-of-greatness/
LOCATION:Ananda Meditation Retreat\, Ananda Kriya Yogashram\, Watunde\, near Pune-Lavasa Road\, Maharashtra\, 412107\, India
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