Essentials of Meditation Retreatwith Senior Staff
Sunday, December 15 - Friday, December 20
$75
WITH
Senior Staff
Tuition: $75 + Accommodation or Ashram day rate
Meditation is now accepted, even in the mainstream, as a powerful tool to counteract the stresses of modern society, and improve physical, mental and emotional health. Come and join us for a five-day meditation immersion program.
The course will cover all aspects of the theory and practice of meditation including daily meditation practices, group chanting, and workshops.
Topics covered include:
• What is meditation, Why meditate, How to meditate
• Concentration Practices — visualization, affirmations
• Obstacles to Meditation
• Mantras, Theory and Practice
• How to find Purpose in Life — Keeping a Spiritual Diary
• Setting up a Home Practice
Those new to meditation as well as those who are more established in their practice are warmly welcomed.
Registration Information
The course tuition (listed above) is for the whole program. Your accommodation rate includes meals, Satsangs, and Hatha yoga classes which are offered daily.
Program Schedule
Sunday
2:00pm Check-in
4:00pm Hatha Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Satsang*
10:30pm Lights Out
Monday – Thursday
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Satsang* or Silent Walk
8:00am Hatha Yoga Class
10:00am Brunch
10:45am Karma Yoga
12:00pm Optional Activity (coaching class, walk or other activity)
2:00pm Meditation Workshop
4:00pm Hatha Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Satsang*
10:30pm Lights Out
Friday
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Satsang* or Silent Walk
8:00am Hatha Yoga Class
10:00am Brunch
10:45am Karma Yoga
12:00pm Room Check-Out
* Satsang – 30-minute silent meditation, kirtan / chanting, spiritual lecture.
Daily activity schedule, and/or possible changes, will be announced at morning Satsang.
Arrival & Departure Information
• Sunday – 2:00pm onwards
• Friday – 12:00pm (room checkout)
Planning to arrive and depart here by bus? See more information.
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