ONLINE COURSE: Kriyaban Retreat November 2020—In English
Dedicate this day to deepening your Kriya practice and to exploring Master’s promise: “By deeper, longer, thirsty, Guru-given Kriya comes this celestial samadhi”. This retreat is reserved for those who already practice Kriya Yoga. Authorization is required.
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“Practice Kriya Yoga, and then you will know who you are. You are not a man, you are a wave of the sea, the bliss of the cosmic sphere of bliss. The ray of the cosmic light. A wave of bliss of the cosmic ocean. .. There will be no end to it. Go back to the ocean of joy and intensely meditate. As often as you can avoid being with people, and practice meditation, the nearer you will be to Christ and God.”What better way to enter the winter season and face the growing virus wave than to join with your Kriyaban gurubhais for a Sunday retreat and spiritual recharge. Divine Mother is giving us the opportunity to get deeper and more joyful in our Kriya practice, and to uplift and be uplifted by our spiritual family. In our Gurus’ grace and our spiritual family lies our strength and our spiritual growth.
–Paramhansa Yogananda
Joining you in your home temple will be Kriyacharyas Kirtani, Anand, Uma, Shivani, Narya and Mayadevi. If you are not able to participate in every activity, come when you can.
We will help each other to come closer to Master’s wish for us: deeper Kriyas; longer meditations; slower Kriyas; ardent practice; following Guru’s Kriya guidance so that we can open the door to capture hints of celestial samadhi. Also discussed will be how to prepare yourself inwardly and practically to receive the higher initiations.
ATTENTION: Once we have verified that you are eligible to participate in this retreat, you will receive the links to all sessions by email.
We have purposly kept the cost of this course low. If in addition to the course fee you would like to make a donation to Ananda Sangha, you can do so from this link: www.anandaeurope.org/donate/
For the times of the course, see the GENERAL PROGRAM.
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20:30 Mantras and a fire ceremony, chants, and messages from Master and Swamiji.
Sunday 15 November
6:30 – 8:45 Guided Kriya sadhana, starting with guided, group Energization Exercises
10:30 – 13:30 Satsang: “Deeper, longer, thirsty, Guru-given Kriya”
15:00 – 16:00 Second Kriya satsang, Questions and Answers
(For those who have already been initiated in the Second Kriya)
16:15 – 17:15 Third and Fourth Kriya satsang, Questions and Answers
(For those who have already been initiated in the Third and Fourth Kriya)
17:30 – 19:00 Guided Kriya meditation for everyone (already energized)
*For this online course we use the video-call platform Zoom that gives us the opportunity to interact at a distance. Once we have verified that you are eligible to participate in this retreat, you will receive the links to all sessions by email.
** In the email you will find a video showing you how to download zoom and access the course (if you try before the start of the course you will get to a screen with the words "Wait for the host to start this meeting”)
*** If you have never used Zoom and want technical assistance, write to us at online@ananda.it within 4 hours of the beginning of the course, after which time we cannot guarantee to receive technical assistance.
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Services
Membership Fee
To utilize our services, it is necessary to purchase an Association membership, which costs 18 euros. This membership card is not included in the price of the course and is valid for a year from the date it is issued. You can use it to access our online courses and also when you come to Ananda. We hope to see you soon here!
Ananda Associazione is an Amateur Sports Non-Profit Association (affiliated with CO.N.A.C.R.E.I.S and C.S.E.N.) dedicated to promoting social welfare through the practices of yoga, meditation and Self-realisation. According to Italian law, Ananda’s programmes and hospitality can be offered only to 'association members'.
Anyone who supports the ideals of Self-realisation, world brotherhood, and physical, mental and spiritual harmony through meditation, yoga and service is welcome. Members pay an annual membership fee of 18 euro, valid 12 months from the application date. The income from Ananda activities is used exclusively to promote the association’s legally-recognised goals.
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
Un proverbio indiano dice: "Quando il discepolo è pronto, il Guru appare". Se nella vostra vita è giunto il momento di trovare il vostro maestro spirituale, questo programma vi aiuterà a prepararvi a riconoscerlo. Se invece conoscete già il vostro maestro spirituale, questo programma vi aiuterà a diventare un discepolo più perfetto.
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“If Kriya Yoga is practiced with a sense of inner attunement to one’s own guru, it speedily lifts one to enlightenment.” –Swami Kriyananda
Welcome new initiates! We hope you can come for this weekend devoted to deepening our attunement with the Masters. Please note: to attend this event permission is required from Mayadevi. See the description for her contact information.
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“If Kriya Yoga is practiced with a sense of inner attunement to one’s own guru, it speedily lifts one to enlightenment.” –Swami Kriyananda
Welcome Kriyabans! We hope you can come for this weekend devoted to deepening our attunement with the Masters.
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“Each samskar constitutes a subtle vortex of energy. There are countless such vortices in the spine. . . The energy of these vortices, when released to flow upward, combines to produce a mighty river of energy before which no obstacle can stand.” Swami Kriyananda
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“Each samskar constitutes a subtle vortex of energy. There are countless such vortices in the spine. . . The energy of these vortices, when released to flow upward, combines to produce a mighty river of energy before which no obstacle can stand.” Swami Kriyananda
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