RESIDENTIAL COURSE: Vedic Astrology, the Nine Planetary Rays of Energy with Drupada
Come discover the nine planetary energies according to Indian astrology (called Vedic because it comes from the Vedas, ancient Indian sacred scriptures), which can help us know ourselves in a profound way and lead us, as a result, to a greater understanding of the Universe in which we live.
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In vedic astrology there are nine central planets, called the “Navgrahas” or nine planetary energies. Each planet represents a unique ray of energy and can be considered a pathway of spiritual growth.
When we understand and cultivate the higher potentials of these “planetary rays” we will discover that each one offers blessings and gifts.
When we lose our way, then each one will also give tests and challenges.
All of life is manifested out of different combinations of these nine rays of energy.
Learn in this class about the nature of these planetary energies, how to cultivate their higher potentials, and discover the gifts each
one offers.
Your Teacher:
Drupada Macdonald began his spiritual search in 1981 at the age of 22, when he began studying the teaching of Paramhansa Yogananda. By the age of 23 he moved to Ananda Village in California, founded by Swami Kriyananda, based on Yogananda’s teaching, and the practice of kriya yoga. Also at this time he began his study of astrology. In 1989 he moved to the Ananda Assisi center in Italy, where he began to give astrology readings and classes. Since 1995, Drupada has been a full time astrology, having given over 9,000 readings. His goal is to use the sacred stellar science as a guide for spiritual growth, and transformation. He now resides in Nevada City, California, and travels extensively to give classes and astrology readings.Dear friends, we will do our best, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a translation for everything in your program. We apologise for any inconvenience!
The total price of your all-inclusive stay, which includes course, board and lodging, is:
200 euros (100 euros per day)* in a double room,
180 euros (90 euros per day)* in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
* Price of membership card not included (18€)
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How your weekend is organized:
Friday
17:45 – 19:30 Spiritual Practices
19:30 Dinner
20:30 Orientation
Saturday
6:00-7:00 Ananda Yoga for those who already practice
7:00-8:45 Spiritual practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
10:00-13:30 Lesson
13:30 Lunch
15:00-17:30 Lesson
17:45-19:30 Energization and meditation or lesson in the spiritual practices
19:30 Dinner in silence
20:30-22:00 Evening program
Sunday
7:00-8:45 Spiritual practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
10:00 - 11:15 Lesson
11:45 - 13:30 Sunday satsang and Festival of Light
13:30 Lunch
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Services
260 euros (130 euros per day)* in a single room,
200 euros (100 euros per day)* in a double room,
180 euros (90 euros per day)* in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
* Price of membership card not included (18€)
We will offer you:
- Full board from the evening of arrival to lunch on the day of departure
- All meditations and guided sadhana
- Ananda Yoga classes
- The course and materials (if any)
- The essentials for your practice: meditation cushions, yoga mats, Aum-board
- Kirtan and other evening programs
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.
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