RESIDENTIAL COURSE: Living the Autobiography of a Yogi
Autobiography of a Yogi is Yogananda's representative, as the Master himself called this work of his. It is filled with valuable teachings for life, it is the Master's own voice, and the vibrations with which he imbued each word are like a sacred map that helps us achieve inner joy and Self-realization.
In this course we will delve into some of the many teachings contained in this immortal work and we will discover together how to carry them and live them out in our daily lives.
You will fall in love with The Autobiography of a Yogi like never before.
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From Living the Autobiography of a Yogi by Jayadev Jaerschky - Sahaja Ellero
Yogananda took 25 years to write the Autobiography; within this immortal masterpiece, among the many stories the Master tells, are the ancient teachings of yoga; each chapter holds a secret, a teaching deep and precious.
This course, which is based on the book Living the Autobiography of a Yogi, will guide us through the pages, words and chapters to discover these precious teachings, offering concrete ways to apply this infinite wisdom in daily life.
For nearly 80 years, this book remains a bestseller, because it glows with the vibrations of an avatar, because it is "a book about yogis written by a yogi" - W.Y. Evans-Wentz, from the preface to Autobiography of a Yogi.
Get ready, because this course will lead you to receive an ocean of sacred vibrations!
Your teachers:
Jayadev Jaerschky, of German origin, started practicing yoga and meditation from age 15. After having worked as a social worker, he went to India in 1987 and remained there for several months. Soon he decided to devote his life fully to the spiritual search. In 1989 he went to live in the Ananda Assisi community in Italy. In 2000 he received his certification diploma at the Ananda Yoga School in California and now is the director of the Ananda Yoga Teachers Training Program. Today Jayadev holds regularly seminars and courses throughout Italy and abroad.
He has published many books on yoga, among which the bestseller Respira che ti passa!, and he has published many CD of devotional music.
In 2014 he was ordained as a Kriyacharya, which means he is authorized to give the sacred initiation of Kriya Yoga.
Every year he leads pilgrimages to the sacred Himalayas.
Darshan (Jan Lotichius) has practiced meditation since 1981. In 1985 he met Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of the great master Paramhansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda communities in America, Italy and India. Since then he has been a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and the Kriya yoga path. He holds a degree from the University of Amsterdam and Rome, and has a diploma in violin from the Conservatory of Bari, Italy. Darshan has always sought ways to integrate meditation into all areas of life: professional, artistic, social, personal.
In 2000, Swami Kriyananda made him a Minister of Ananda Sanga, the international movement that offers Yogananda's teachings to all seekers. Darshan organizes seminars both in Europe and in America, and currently resides in the Ananda community in Assisi, where he teaches in the Annanda guest retreat.
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The total price of your all-inclusive stay, which includes course, board and lodging, is:
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€)
Credits immagine corso: anandaedizioni.it
Friday
17:30 – 19:30 Spiritual practices
19:30 Dinner
20:30 Orientation
Saturday
7:00-8:45 Spiritual practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
11:00-13:30 Morning lesson
13:30 lunch
15:00-16:00 Lesson
16:15 - 17:30 Ananda Yoga
17:45-19:30 Energization and meditation or lesson in the practices
19:30 Dinner in silence
20:30 Evening program
Sunday
7:00-8:45 Spiritual practices
8:45 Breakfast
10:00 Morning lesson
11:30 Sunday satsang and Festival of Light
13:30 Lunch
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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