LTS: Spiritual Counselling
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“True counseling is getting oneself out of the way, and trying to give clarity to the other person in such a way that he will recognize it as being that which he needs…Try to tune in to what that person's higher Self is saying to him. Then you will be doing the best possible kind of counselling”. – Swami Kriyananda, The Art of Spiritual Counselling
We all find ourselves eventually in a situation where someone is looking to us for advice, be we professional counselors, educators, group leaders, yoga teachers, parents, or just friends.
Spiritual counseling is not so much about advice as it is about guidance. It is a very subtle art, one which requires a developed intuition, a sensitive ability to listen, and an attunement with higher consciousness. Experienced spiritual counselors create a vibrational atmosphere in which the counselee becomes receptive to the guidance of his own higher Self.
This program focuses first on how to ask and receive guidance for our own lives, how to test that inner guidance, and the journey that ensues as we attempt to follow that guidance. Then we will explore way in which we can help others do the same. While there are guidelines, there are no formulas.
Some of the topics that will be explored:
- how to receive inner guidance for your own life, and for others;
- how to develop and test your intuition;
- qualities of an effective spiritual counsellor;
- intuitive listening, observing, understanding;
- understanding the souls’ evolutionary journey and the next step for the counselee;
- helping the counselees to see themselves and their situations from a higher perspective
- evaluation of the counselee’s self-perception, emotional state and energy level;
- how to develop a relationship of trust and spiritual friendship;
- the use of meditation, visualization, affirmation and prayer in the counselling situation;
- the ethics of spiritual counselling
Teachers
This course is given by experienced Ananda spiritual counselors who are happy to share the insights and experiences they have gained over the years.
Languages
The course is given primarily in Italian, with English translation upon request, at least one week in advance of the starting date of the program. For translations in other languages, please contact the Reception office. We can only guarantee translation into English if the reservation is received at least one week before the course begins.
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Your daily schedule:
- 08:45: Energization and meditation
- 08:45 Breakfast in silence
- 09:30 Healthy walk in nature, weather permitting
- 10:30-13.30 Lesson
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:45-16:00 Workshop
- 16:15 Ananda Yoga for self-healing
- 17:45-19:30 Energization and meditation
- 19:30 Dinner in silence
- 20:30-21:30 Evening program (optional)
Services
The daily fee includes the following services:
- lodging (single, double or triple rooms are available, with or without adjoining bath, as well as rooms with 4-5 beds. Sheets, blankets and towels are provided.)
- vegetarian full pension
- free WiFi
- small library, a computer area and video room
- does NOT include the price of the course, workshop or program
The course fee includes:
- the course, workshop or program
- course material (if foreseen)
- daily spiritual activities (energization exercises Lessons, yoga and meditation and evening activities (on most evenings))
- meditation cushions, yoga mats, OM boards and blankets needed for the spiritual practices are available in the Temple of Light
If you are lodging outside of Ananda’s guest retreat housing, please call +39 0742 813620 / +39 334 574 5930 for information on pricing.
Accommodation: information and prices
Cost table
Attention: During the Covid-19 period the prices below are no longer applicable. The correct all-inclusive price for each course can be found on its individual page.
Single room with bathroom | € 72.00 |
Single without bathroom | € 61.00 |
Double room with bathroom | € 56.00 |
Double without bathroom | € 48.00 |
Triple room with bathroom | € 48.00 |
Triple without bathroom | € 41.00 |
Dormitory (4-5 beds) | € 36.00 |
Note: To the price of lodging and food, you have to add the price of the seminar, that includes all activities: Energization Exercises Lessons, yoga and meditation and evening activities (on most evenings).
Payments can be made in cash, by Eurocheck, credit card (MasterCard and Visa), Bancomat. We can’t accept cash over 1000.00 euros.
Opportunity
Next time you come to Ananda, sign up for the program Yoga in Action to get a taste of community service and receive a discount on the cost of the course. You can choose the option Yoga in Action for any course where this program is available and you can continue with this option as long as you wish. Your service project might change each day.
When we learn to serve with the right attitude, this is a spiritual practice and is called Karma Yoga. The daily practice of Karma Yoga is a joyful and practical spiritual discipline that will benefit every aspect of your life.
At Ananda, there are two levels of the Yoga in Action option:
Yoga in Action Level 1
75€/course of 5 days
With Level 1, you will serve for a period of one and a half hours. This experience gives you a chance to contribute to the beautiful atmosphere of Ananda.
Yoga in Action Level 2
35€/course of 5 days
Yoga in Action Level 2 is only available if you have had prior experience of the Yoga in Action Level 1 option, or any of the Community Living Programs. With Level 2, you will serve for a period of three hours, split into two periods of daily service.
How to Register for This Program
In the page of the course you want to participate to, you will find, if available, the special price of the course with Yoga in action level 1 and 2. When you sign-up on the website or call or write us to book the course, just indicate that you wish to participate to the Yoga in Action Level 1 or 2 program. It’s that easy. Once you arrive at Ananda you will need also to complete a Yoga in Action Form and return it to our reception office.
How to book
You may make your reservation directly here on the website or by phone (+39 0742 813620) or email (info@ananda.it). Your booking needs to be confirmed by our reception office. For courses held online, there is no need to indicate the details of your stay (date of arrival, departure…).
For courses held at our center in Assisi, please indicate your arrival and departure dates and times, the program you wish to attend, your preferred accommodation, your address, phone and email. If you need to modify your reservation, please inform us at least one week in advance.
Our reception office is open from:
Monday to Saturday 9:30-1:30pm, 2:30-5:30pm
Sunday 9:30-11:30am, 2:30-5:30pm
For on-site courses, the programmes start on the evening of the day indicated.
If you cannot arrive during office hours, please let us know in advance.
Please contact us to check what translations are available. Courses, both on-site and online, may be cancelled if there are fewer than five participants.
Training paths
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