Learn the Real Meaning of Yoga, Continuing Education and Teacher Training Retreat, July 17-30, 2006, Petaluma, CA, with Swami Veda Bharati and Special Guest Dr. David Frawley

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General information/fees

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About the Teachers:

Swami Veda Bharati
Dr. David Frawley
Our Staff

About the Teacher Training Program

Enjoy our 3-day Intensives:
Hatha Yoga  (July 18-20)
Meditation (July 24-26)
Vedic Knowledge (July 21-23)
Ayurveda (July 28-30)

And our
5-day Silence Retreat and
10-day Silence Retreat











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Swami Veda Bharati
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Dr. David Frawley
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The retreat will be at the beautiful IONS Retreat Center

located in Petaluma, California, one hour north of San Francisco. 

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General Information and Fees

During this two-week period there are (a) a Teachers Training Retreat, (b) four 3-day Intensive Seminars, and (c) two Silence Retreats
 all running concurrently

(a)  Teachers Training and Continuing Education Retreat (July 17- 30):  Yoga Teacher Training Program (TTP) of the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association (IHYTA) is a multifaceted and complete training program of Yoga and Meditation as taught by Swami Rama of the Himalayas. This two week sadhana retreat will address the essential principles and practices of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition which fosters personal development on all levels. For the aspiring as well as the experienced teacher, this program presents all aspects of yoga/meditation in a spiritually inspiring context. Contact hours can be assigned to Yoga Alliance certification or applied to the 600 hour accreditation training by IHYTA.

Fees:  After acceptance into the program and payment of tuition students can attend for the room and board price of $1050/ $1445 (single)

Faculty:  Swami Veda Bharati, Ma Seva Bharati, Pandit Dabral, Pandit Ananta, Dr. Stoma, Maya (Margo) Balog, Ashutosh Sharma, Savitri Jugdeo, Michael Smith, Jim Nelson, Randall Krause, Dr John O’Hearne, Ron Valle and Mary Mohs, and other guest presenters


(b)  3-Day Intensive seminars:  (click on retreat name for specific information)
Hatha Yoga (July 18-20)  •  Meditation (July 24-26)  •  Vedic Knowledge (July 21-23)  •  Ayurveda (July 28-30)
In-Residence Fees (Includes tuition, food and accommodations):  Double/single occupancy:  $460/520.
Commuter Fees:  (Includes tuition and food only--limited number available):  $250 for 3-day seminar/$150 per day if paid daily.

(c)  Silence Retreats:    Five Day Silence Retreat (July 21 - 25)  •  Ten Day Silence Retreat (July 21 - 30)

At some point in one’s spiritual progress an urge to silence arises uninvited; a wave that carries the mind Self-wards, atman-wards. In all spiritual traditions the aspirant is assigned periods of silence.

Silence is not merely an absence of speech.  It is a fullness of the mind; the mind filled with the flow of an energy stream rising from within.  For such a silence one needs guidance, because there is a science to practicing silence that many are not aware of.  Silence is the practice of the science of self-healing impelled by a spiritual urge. The experienced guides of these silence retreats take great care in providing authentic methods from within the yoga meditation tradition.
 
•    Full Sadhana Schedule daily 6am till 10pm
•    With guided workshops to train and support the understanding and experience of silence during the retreat.
•    Workshops 10 am  and 4pm with evening satsang

Fees:   5 Day Silence Retreat (July 21 -25)  Room and Board plus Training and support materials $795/$845 (single)
10 Day Silence Retreat (July 21 – 30) Room and Board plus Training and support materials $1395/$1745 (single)

Facilitators and Silence Guides:
Swami Veda Bharati, Ma Seva Bharati, Pandit Ananta, Jim Nelson


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Full Retreat Schedule

All applicable for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit

July 17–30      Teachers Training Retreat (IHYTA-TTP): 14-day Certification program module and Continuing Education Credit
July 18–20      Intensive Three-day Training in Hatha Yoga:  Facilitate the coordination of mind, prana, breath with asana practice to experience
                         the energy flows of the subtle body. (A more complete listing of course objective upon request).
July 21–25      5-Day Silence Retreat (Silence Retreat students will have their own schedule and may attend seminars at their discretion)
                         At the scenic IONS campus, a wooded area with nature trails enveloped in the sounds of nature. This peaceful haven offers a time for resting the mind
                         away from the attractions and distractions of the outside world. This can be taken alone or in combination with the other training events or seminars.
July 21–30      10-Day Silence Retreat (Silence Retreat students will have their own schedule and may attend seminars at their discretion)
                         At the scenic IONS campus, a wooded area with nature trails enveloped in the sounds of nature. This peaceful haven offers a time for
                        resting the mind away from the attractions and distractions of the outside world. This can be taken alone or in combination with the other training events or seminars.
July 21–23      Traditions of Vedic Knowledge Seminar with Swami Veda Bharati and Dr. David Frawley
July 24–26      Intensive Training in Meditation:  Learn the subtleties of meditation as atma-tattva-lokanam, and contemplative states of self-analysis (atman adikshana) through the inner
                        guidance of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. (A more complete listing of course objective upon request).
July 28–30      Traditions of Health and Well-being Seminar: The Science of Ayurveda


Daily Retreat Schedule

(to be observed by all retreat participants)
Time                  Activity 
             
5:30am              Awaken with conscious transition
6:00 – 6:30        Prayers/ Meditation       
6:30 – 7:30        Hatha Yoga               
8:00 – 8:30        Breakfast                       
9:00 – 10:00      Contemplative walking, Journaling
10:00 – 12:00    Morning Workshops    (followed by alternate nostril breathing--nadi shodhanam)
12:30 – 1:00      Lunch                   
1:30 – 4:00        Digestive Breathing, rest, personal practices, silent mantra repitition (japa)
4:00 – 6:00        Afternoon Workshops (or vigorous walk and japa followed by 61-point and nadi shodhanam)
6:00 – 6:30        Light supper               
7:00 – 8:00        Walking & digestive breathing along with silent mantra repitition (japa)
8:00 – 10:00      Evening with Swami Veda or others           
10:00                 Prayers and group meditation
Conscious transition into sleep & awareness of pure being (Atma-tattva-lokanam)

PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF SILENCE AT ALL TIMES
There are a number of things Swami Veda  has recommended as preparation  for the 2006 Sadhana Events at the IONS campus in California
Listening to, and taking notes on, and building one's sadhana for the year around his:
a)  MARKS AND SPIRITUAL PROGRESS (6 audio lectures)
b) Swami Rama's book  THE ART OF JOYFUL LIVING,
 c) And  to keep a journal of only pleasant thoughts, a saumya-filled diary.

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Questions and Registration

Call:  (612) 379-2386
Email:  info@themeditationcenter.org
Write:  Attn:  TTP, The Meditation Center, 631 N.E. University Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55413


Our Teaching Staff

Our Teaching Staff is composed of highly qualified teachers, all whom teach within the Himalayan Yoga-Meditation Tradition and have been taught by Swami Rama of the Himalayas and/or Swami Veda Bharati. 








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