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SUMMARY:New Year Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The long history and transforming power of yoga\, a physical activity that promotes spiritual enlightenment and deepens meditation. Yoga was developed in India thousands of years ago with the intention of bringing the mind\, body\, and spirit together and assisting people in discovering a more profound awareness of both the self and the cosmos. With time\, yoga became well-known throughout the world\, growing from its traditional spiritual origins to become a popular form of exercise and relaxation. \nAsanas\, or yoga poses\, are inspired by spiritual ideas and the natural environment. Every posture has a deeper meaning that reflects the search for inner harmony and the interdependence of all living things. Yoga practitioners develop emotional fortitude\, cerebral clarity\, and spiritual awareness in addition to improving their physical well-being. \nParticipants in this workshop will practice and learn a simple yoga routine that can be practiced regularly at home. The routine combines physical postures (asanas) with controlled breathing (pranayama) and meditation. The physical benefits of this routine include enhanced flexibility\, strength\, balance\, reduced stress and greater relaxation. Mentally\, the routine will promote mindfulness\, reduce anxiety\, and improve mental clarity. Regular practice of this routine can lead to improved overall well-being and a harmonious mind-body connection. \nEach day of the workshop will include short but invigorating yoga asana sessions\, pranayama and traditional yogic cleansing processes. The workshop will be guided by yogi Praveen Mishra\, trained Hatha Yoga teacher. \nThe workshop is open to all ages and does not require any fitness level or prior experience with yoga. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a handkerchief. Participants are welcome to bring their own yoga mats & bricks\, if they have them. Shoes suitable for trekking would be helpful. \nFees & Accommodations:\nFor three days: Rs 9\,000.  Participants can come for any of the 12 days (minimum participation 3 days) \nOne week (7 days): Rs 20\,000. \nFull workshop Rs 30\,000. From 10 am on 20th December until after lunch on 1st January. \nAll rates include 3 meals per day and all applicable discourses & sessions. Accommodations are included in a fully furnished\, shared room. \nNote 1: Every asana session will include a short meditation and mantra chanting before and after the asanas\nNote 2: There will be one adventure trek during the week\, timing to be determined based on weather conditions.\nNote 3: Diet will include simple & sattvic meals\, emphasizing local dishes from Maharashtra.
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SUMMARY:All Day Christmas Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, 22 December\, 2024 \n“Christ is only suggested in social Christmas festivities\, but He is seen and felt as an everlasting\, ever-joyous fact in the cradle of divine ecstasy. Make the unknown Christ known within yourself by seeing Him born a second time as the ever-new\, ever increasing joy of your daily deep meditation.”  – Paramhansa Yogananda \nThe All-Day Christmas meditation is a tradition Paramhansa Yogananda started in 1931 as a time to worship God as expressed through the life of Jesus Christ\, and to expand our awareness of the Christ Consciousness in our own souls. \nThe meditation will be conducted in the Kriya Yoga Mandir\, within the serene environment of Ananda Kriya Yogashram. \nEvent Details:\nAs always\, the Christmas meditation is completely free of charge. However please let us know by WhatsApp on 9604900999 incase you are attending so we can plan better for the event. \n \n\nTips for the meditation:\nCome on time to participate in the energization exercises and to be in place for meditation.\nEight hours might seem like a long time\, but if you sit still right away you can go deep into meditation\, and beyond time and space. Almost universally the time passes far too quickly. Periods of chanting can help you dive more deeply within. \nBe inward\, move as little as possible\, even during the chanting periods. Let the chanting take you more deeply within; don’t treat them as “breaks” but rather as a continuation of your experience of Christ within. \nChairs are provided or bring your own meditation gear for floor sitting including a shawl or sweater. (Malas\, aum boards\, and earplugs if you use them.) \nCome for as much as you are able\, leave when you need to. If you can arrange to leave at a break or chanting/reading\, that would avoid disturbing anyone around you. \nDress in comfortable QUIET clothing—please no clothing that rustles loudly (nylon\, etc.). Woolen layers such as shawls and sweaters are recommended to keep you WARM enough\, as it can get quite cold here at this time of year\, and the body gets colder when you’re sitting still. \nKeep your mobile phones off or on silent so that we do not disturb other meditators.\nWater\, tea\, fruit and light snacks will be available at the 1:00 pm break time\, and an optional light lunch will be available in the kitchen.
URL:https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/christmas-med-24/
LOCATION:Ananda Meditation Retreat\, Ananda Kriya Yogashram\, Watunde\, near Pune-Lavasa Road\, Maharashtra\, 412107\, India
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SUMMARY:An Experiential Introduction to Kriya Yoga
DESCRIPTION:This experiential workshop is for anyone who’d like to learn more about Kriya Yoga\, the core practice mentioned often in the “Autobiography of a Yogi\,” the well-known spiritual bestseller by Paramhansa Yogananda. No prior knowledge of yoga or meditation is required\, only a sincere interest. \nNote that this is a very rare\, 3.5 day version of a workshop which we usually squeeze into a 2.5 day weekend. This additional day will allow us to include additional content and depth we’re rarely able to include\, and it will likely be a long time before upcoming holidays allow us to offer this extended version again. So this particular workshop will be an especially unique opportunity! \nLearn to Meditate \nOne key aspect of this weekend will be learning and practicing the same powerful technique of meditation that Paramhansa Yogananda selected and shared in the West. Meditation 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. \nWhat is Kriya Yoga? \nKriya Yoga is an advanced and more powerful technique of meditation\, which cannot be adequately conveyed in one weekend. This weekend is intended to give participants a “taste” of what Kriya is all about\, through meditation\, yoga\, pranayama and energy-awareness techniques\, plus discussions and questions and answers about Kriya Yoga. Much of what you’ll learn in this weekend will also serve to prepare and qualify you for eventually receiving initiation into Kriya Yoga. \nHere are a few quotes describing Kriya Yoga from the Autobiography of a Yogi\, primarily from Chapter 26\, The Science of Kriya Yoga: \nKriya is an ancient science. Lahiri Mahasaya received it from his guru\, Babaji\, who rediscovered and clarified the technique after it had been lost in the Dark Ages. “The Kriya Yoga which I am giving to the world through you in this nineteenth century\,” Babaji told Lahiri Mahasaya\, “is a revival of the same science which Krishna gave\, millenniums ago\, to Arjuna\, and which was later known to Patanjali\, and to Christ\, St. John\, St. Paul\, and other disciples.” \n“Kriya Yoga is an instrument through which human evolution can be quickened. The ancient yogis discovered that the secret of cosmic consciousness is intimately linked with breath mastery. This is India’s unique and deathless contribution to the world’s treasury of knowledge.”\n— Sri Yukteswar \n“I myself consider Kriya the most effective device of salvation through self-effort ever to be evolved in man’s search for the infinite.”\n— Swami Kebalananda \n\nTakeaways from the workshop: \n\nLearn to meditate with the powerful technique Yogananda chose to take to the West\nA clear foundation towards beginning or deepening your personal sadhana practices\nA clear roadmap of the additional steps required to qualify for Kriya Yoga initiation\nA book\, “Lessons in Meditation\,” plus online videos\, to help you establish and maintain a regular sadhana practice at home\nOngoing support through WhatsApp for any questions that may come up in the future\n\nWhether you’re interested in managing stress\, finding peace\, increasing your concentration or exploring spiritual realms\, you’ll benefit from this workshop. You’ll learn to relax your body\, calm and concentrate your mind\, awaken intuition and experience greater joy\, mental clarity and creativity in your daily life. \nAdditional takeaways on Meditation \n\nThe yogic meaning of meditation\nHow\, when & how long to meditate\nThe value of prayer\, chanting\, and devotion in deepening your meditations\nWhy people slouch\, how to easily keep the spine straight\, and why that’s important\nWays of avoiding your legs going numb\n\nTakeaways from Two Supporting Techniques: Energization & Ananda Yoga \n\nHow to apply will-power\, energy and magnetism to recharge your body with life-force\, to combat fatigue and deepen your meditations\nA clear and practical understanding of the way these inter-related principles work together\nHow these same principles apply to pranic healing methods\, group meditations\, and more.\nHow these same principles can be applied to bring greater success in any field of endeavor\nHow to use asanas (physical postures) to help you attain higher awareness\, making yoga routines a “work-in” rather than a “work-out”\nHow to use mental affirmations to deepen your awareness of the unique vibrational benefits of each asana\, to gain more from them while deepening the integration between body\, mind and spirit\nLearn asanas to center your awareness in the spine\, internalize your awareness\, and bring energy to the brain\, deepening your meditations\nLearn pranayamas to help you reduce stress\, lower blood pressure and prepare for meditation\nLearn routines that you can practice at home\, to help you deepen your meditations\n\nTestimonials from Past Workshop Participants: \n“I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for the profound impact your spiritual training has had on my life. Your guidance\, wisdom\, and unwavering support have allowed me to deepen my connection to myself and the divine\, leading to a greater sense of peace and purpose.\nThank you for the countless lessons\, the challenging practices\, and the unwavering belief you placed in my potential to grow spiritually.\nYour teachings have become a guiding light in my journey\, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.” — M.N.\, Mumbai \n“I spent a weekend here attending an introductory meditation course. It was a profound experience\, not only the very important techniques that were offered\, but also the why\, making reference to the Bhagavad Gita and the voice of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swamiji Kriyananda. But this is only part of what we received\, because in addition to this we were able to receive calm joy and blessings in a fantastic place\, immersed in nature. It was just one weekend\, but so intense and full of good vibes. Go\, experience it firsthand\, because\nwords are not enough!” – S.L.\, Italy \n“I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your invaluable guidance and support in helping me connect with my inner self and navigate the path of spirituality. Your wisdom\, patience\, and teachings have profoundly impacted my life\, allowing me to explore and understand aspects of myself I hadn’t before.\nYour insights have brought clarity and peace\, and I’m profoundly thankful for the positive changes they’ve instilled in me.\nThank you for being an exceptional guide along this spiritual path.” – R.J.\, Hyderabad \nAbout the instructors: \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 been teaching people how to meditate for over 20 years. Dharana has been practicing Kriya Yoga regularly for 34 years. \nPritesh Bhadange has been practicing Kriya Yoga since 2021\, and guiding Ananda Yoga sessions with a certification from the Yoga Alliance. He’s also received additional certifications in Advanced Asanas\, Meditation Teacher Training\, Yoga for Children\, and Yoga and Ayurveda. \nSchedule \nAll participants should arrive by 10 am on Monday\, 23rd December\, so that you can get settled in your room and be ready for the orientation that will begin at 11 am. \nThe program will end with lunch on Thursday\, 26th December\, from 1-2 pm. \nNote that the classes are progressive in nature\, with many classes building on the information covered in the previous classes. That makes it difficult to accept someone new after several classes have already happened. For the sake of all the other participants\, please try your best to arrive on time! \nNote that the following schedule is tentative\, and some modifications may be made to better serve all participants. \nMonday\, 23rd December\n10 am Arrivals\, freshen up.\n11 am – 1 pm Orientation\, Introductions\, How to Meditate Part 1\n1-2 pm Lunch\n2-3:30 Rest Period\n3:30-4:15 How to Meditate Part 2\n4:15-4:30 Meditation (15 mins)\n4:30-5:00 Discussion #1 on Kriya Yoga\n5:00-5:15 Chai break\n5:15-6:15 Ananda Yoga session #1 (60 minutes)\n6:15-6:30 Chanting & why we do it\, prayer\, more chanting\n6:30-6:50 Meditation practice (20 mins)\n6:50 Healing prayers & why we do them\n7:00-8:00 Dinner\n8:15-9:50 Movie: “Finding Happiness” (95 minutes) \nTuesday\, 24th December (Christmas Eve)\n6:45 Superconscious Living Exercises\n7:00 How to meditate part 3 (30 minutes)\n7:30 Ananda Yoga Session #2: (50 minutes)\n8:20 Chanting\, prayer\, more chanting\, quick energization breath\n8:35 Meditation practice (20 mins)\n8:55 Healing Prayers\n9:00 Breakfast\n10:30-11:25 Swamiji video: “Kriya Yoga and the Essence of Yoga”\n11:25-12:00 How to meditate part 4 (30 minutes)\n12:00-12:15 Meditation practice (15 minutes)\n12:15-1:00 pm Discussion #2 on Kriya Yoga\, Q&A (45 mins)\n1-2 pm Lunch\n2-3:30 Rest Period\n3:30-4:00 Class: Introduction to Energization (30 mins)\n4:00-4:40 Class: How to Meditate\, Part 5 (45 mins)\n4:40-5:00 Meditation (20 minutes)\n5:00-5:40 Chai break at Swamiji’s house\, followed by nature trek\n5:40-6:20 Discussion #3 on Kriya Yoga\, Q&A (40 mins)\n6:20-6:35 Chanting\, prayer\, more chanting\n6:35-6:55 Meditation practice (20 mins)\n7:00-7:45 Dinner\n8:00-9:50 movie: “The Answer” (1 hour\, 50 mins) \nWednesday\, 25th December (Christmas Day)\n6:45 Energization\, Part 2 (45 minutes)\n7:30 Ananda Yoga Session #3: (50 minutes)\n8:20 Chanting\, prayer\, more chanting\n8:35 Meditation practice (20 mins)\n8:55 Healing Prayers\n9:00 Breakfast\n10:30-11:00 Videos on the meaning of Christmas (30 mins)\n11:00-11:20 Meditation practice (20 mins)\n11:20-11:30 Break\n11:30-1:00 Class: The Second Coming of Christ’s Teachings (90 mins)\n1-2 pm Lunch\n2-3:30 Rest Period\n3:30-4:15 Class: What steps remain towards Kriya\, & why take them (45 mins)\n4:15-5:00 Class: Spirituality in the New Age\n5:00-5:15 Chai break\n5:15-5:40 Nature break – Hike to scenic viewpoint\n6:05-6:15 Chanting\, prayer\, more chanting\n6:15-6:40 Meditation practice (25 mins)\n6:40 Healing prayers\n7:00-7:45 Dinner\n8:00-9:30 movie: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (85 mins) \nThursday\, 26th December\n6:45 Ananda Yoga (45 minutes)\n7:30 Walk to Cave (20 minutes)\n7:50 Energization (Short sequence)\n8:00 Chanting\, prayer\, more chanting (10 mins)\n8:10 Meditation practice (20 mins)\n8:30 Healing prayers\, Photos\, etc. (10 mins)\n8:40 Walk back from Cave (20 minutes)\n9:00 Breakfast\n10:30 Hand out course books\, group photos\n10:45 Aids to Meditation & Keeping up your Meditation Practice at Home\n11:15 How to Deepen Your Meditations\, Final Q&A\n12:00 End\, to give people time in boutique to purchase things\, pack up\, etc.\n1-2 pm Lunch \nAccommodations & Rates: \nThe rate for this 4 day\, 3 night workshop is only Rs 9\,000 per person\, including 3 meals per day\, all discourses & sessions\, as well as a course book\, “Lessons in Meditation.” Accommodations are included in a fully furnished\, shared room. \nFor more information on Accommodation and reservations: \nEmail retreat@anandaindia.org  \nor call/WhatsApp: 9011069792 \nFor more information on the topics covered or other on-site details: \nCall or WhatsApp Dharana at 7350004561
URL:https://anandameditationretreat.in/event/kriya-intro-24-12/
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SUMMARY:Welcoming the New Year with Joy
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE: Niraj Joshi\, who was scheduled to lead all the outdoor nature activities\, will not be able to come due to other responsibilities suddenly coming up. \nAccordingly all the outdoor nature activities are cancelled. We regret any inconvenience this may cause\, especially to any of you who had already booked. A few of the nature activities have been replaced by a nature trek and a visit to our onsite cave. \nThe classes in this retreat are based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciple\, Swami Kriyananda. \nClass Topics include: \n\nThe Key to Lasting Happiness\nHow to Meditate\nAttitudes & Techniques for Living with Greater Joy\nLiving a Healthy 2025 and Beyond\nMaking Spirituality Practical in Daily Life\nLearning Lessons from the Past\nRe-Aligning Your Goals for the New Year\n\nSchedule \nAll participants should arrive by 10 am on Monday\, 30th December\, so that you can get settled in your room and be ready for the orientation that will begin at 11 am. \nThe program will end with lunch on Wednesday\, 1st January\, from 1-2 pm. \nIn the following schedule\, the outdoor nature activities are highlighted in green. For those who’ve already learned to meditate\, hatha yoga sessions are available as an alternative option\, and these are highlighted in orange. \nNote that minor modifications may be made to the following schedule if it would better serve all participants. \nMonday\, 30 December 2024\n10:00 – 11:00 am  Arrivals\n11:00 – 11:30 am  Orientation\n11:30 – 12:30 pm  Video Documentary: Life After Life (60 mins)\n12:30 – 1:00 pm  The Key to Lasting Happiness (30 mins)\n1:00 – 2:00 pm  Lunch (60 mins)\n2:00 – 3:00 pm  Break (60 mins)\n3:00 – 4:00 pm Attitudes & Techniques for Living with Greater Joy (60 mins)\n4:00 – 4:10 pm Chai Break\n4:15 – 6:00 pm Yoga Asanas with Praveen\n4:15 – 6:00 pm How to Meditate\, part 1\n6:00 – 6:30 pm Chanting & Meditation\n6:30 – 7:00 pm Extended Meditation\, or Free Time\n7:00 – 7:45 pm Dinner\n8:00 – 9:35 pm Movie: Finding Happiness (95 mins) \nTuesday\, 31 December 2024 (New Year’s Eve)\n7:00 – 9:00 am    Jal Neti & Pranayam with Praveen\n9:00 – 10:00 am  Breakfast\n10:30 – 1:00 pm Nature Trek with Praveen\n10:30 – 12:30 pm  Living a Healthy 2025 and Beyond (2 hours)\n12:30 – 12:35 pm Break\n12:35 – 1:00 pm  Chanting & Meditation\n1:00 – 2:00 pm  Lunch (60 mins)\n2:00 – 3:00 pm  Break (60 mins)\n3:00 – 4:00 pm  Making Spirituality Practical in Modern Life\n4:00 – 4:10 pm Chai Break\n4:15 – 6:00 pm Yoga Asanas with Praveen (2 hours)\n4:15 – 5:30 pm How to Meditate\, Part 2\, ending with short meditation\n5:30 – 6:30 pm Learning our Lessons from the Past (60 mins)\n6:30 – 7:00 pm Chanting & Meditation\n7:00 – 8:00 pm  Dinner\n9:00 – 12:00 pm  New Year’s Eve Bonfire\, Kirtan & Meditation \nWednesday 1 January 2025 (New Year’s Day)\n8:00  – 9:00 am  Morning Meditation\n9:00 – 10:00 am  Breakfast\n10:30 – 11:30 am  Walk to Cave\, Short Meditation\, walk back\n11:30 – 12:30 am  Re-Aligning your Goals for the New Year (1 hour)\n12:30 – 1:00 pm  Q&A / Discussion / final meditation\n1:00 – 2:00 pm  Festive Lunch and farewells \nAbout the Principle Instructor: \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 been teaching people how to meditate for over 20 years. Dharana has been practicing Kriya Yoga regularly for 34 years. \nAccommodations & Rates: \nThe rate for this 3 day\, 2 night workshop is only Rs 9\,000 per person\, including 3 meals per day and all discourses & sessions. Accommodations for single participants are included in a fully furnished\, shared room. To make this more affordable\, married couples can share a room at a reduced price of Rs 16\,000. \nFor more information or to book your place\, call or WhatsApp 9011069792
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