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SUMMARY:Seclusion is the Price of Greatness
DESCRIPTION:Seclusion is the Price of Greatness \n22-24 November\, 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 meditation practice if they could spend some time 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 the many articles here. You’re welcome to come for a seclusion at any time\, but because many people feel uncomfortable about the practice\, we’re offering this retreat to help guide you into it. \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\nPractical Tips for Deeper Meditations\nGuided Ananda Yoga sessions\, to help veteran meditators go deeper\nGuided meditations\nRelaxed time in a quiet\, natural environment\n\n\nAccommodations & Rates: \n\n\n\nRoom Type\nRate  (Fri dinner-Sun lunch)\n\n\nFully furnished room\nRs 4000 / person\n\n\nNo room: Day use fees including classes\, lunch & chai\nRs 1000 / 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. \nDetailed Schedule \nFriday\, 22 November \n \nSaturday\, 23 November \n \nSunday\, 24 November \n \nNote: While this weekend is open to everyone\, those who already have at least a basic understanding of what meditation is and how to do it will be able to gain much more from this weekend\, and from the practise of seclusion.\nAccommodations are limited. If you’d like to participate\, we recommend you reserve a place quickly!
URL:https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/seclusion-greatness-2019/
LOCATION:Ananda Meditation Retreat\, Ananda Kriya Yogashram\, Watunde\, near Pune-Lavasa Road\, Maharashtra\, 412107\, India
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SUMMARY:Serious Sadhana Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Serious Sadhana Retreat \n \n29 November – 1 December\, 2019\nwith Brahmachari Jemal and other monks \n“Group meditation is a castle which protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-realization of each member of the group by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of spiritual magnetism.” – Paramhansa Yogananda \nThis retreat is for those who would like to have longer and deeper meditations in a group setting.  All participants are free to attend as many or as few of the meditations as they wish.  Meditation will not be taught\, so the participants should already know a meditation technique\, that they are comfortable practicing for many hours per day. \nThis will not be a strictly silent retreat\,  but there will be little time for talking because most of the time is scheduled for meditation.  This is the perfect warm up for the 8 hour meditation on December 22nd. \nAccommodations & Rates: \n\n\n\nRoom Type\nRate  (Fri dinner-\nSun lunch)\n\n\nFully furnished Room\nRs 4000 / person\n\n\nNo room: day rate to attend program & meals\nRs 1000 / person / day\n\n\n\nFor more information on Accommodations and reservations contact:\nretreat@anandaindia.org or call 9011069792\, or 8007108691 \n. \nMeet our Presenters \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\, helping to prepare them to receive Kriya yoga. Jemal has been meditating regularly for 16 years.\n \n. \n\nDetailed Schedule
URL:https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/serious-sadhana-retreat/
LOCATION:Ananda Meditation Retreat\, Ananda Kriya Yogashram\, Watunde\, near Pune-Lavasa Road\, Maharashtra\, 412107\, India
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