RESIDENTIAL COURSE: 6 Lessons of the Bhagavad Gita
With the participation of Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi.
The Bhagavad Gita means, “The Song of God.” It is indeed a song: a work of art, as well as a deep statement of truth. I would, indeed, call it the perfect scripture…What the Gita shows is that, however many aspects there are of truth, all of them radiate outward from a single center.
—The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita - the song of the Lord! Together with Arjuna, the prince of the devotees who represents all of us, let us listen to the melodies of Krishna, Lord of Love, that convey to us winning strategies for our our inner battles on the battlefield of our daily lives ...
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In this course you will learn, with the calmness and naturalness that are characteristics of Krishna, to embark on a path of growth: psychological, social, professional and spiritual. Through study, experimentation and sharing, you can absorb the wisdom that permeates this sacred scripture—a scripture that has inspired thousands of generations, and that Paramhansa Yogananda has again made accessible to modern society.
Some highlights:
- how to master the techniques of introspection;
- how to develop emotional stability;
- how to acquire the power of spiritual enthusiasm;
- how to develop your personal and spiritual discipline;
- how to master the principles of pranayama;
- how to bring out and manifest the qualities of the soul;
- and much more!
All great masters attain the same vision of truth: one and eternal, which we call God
…That truth reminds man of who and what he is: a divine soul, forever indestructible.
The true purpose of scripture, then, is to show man how to find eternal freedom in God.
—The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita
Your teachers:
Nayaswami Uma (Anne Macfarlane) is a Kriyacharya, Counselor and Raja Yoga Teacher. An astute counselor and teacher, Uma offers a number of classes on Raja Yoga at the Ananda Assisi center.
A student and teacher of yogic philosophy and spiritual science for 40 years, Uma lived for many years at Ananda Village in California, where served for a time as secretary for Swami Kriyananda.
She has taught at Ananda communities in the United States, as well in India and many parts of Europe. A native of the England, she brings wonderful wit and charming warmth to her classes as well as obvious depth of experience. She is currently serving in our Assisi, Italy retreat.
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.
Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi are living examples of spirituality and loving friendship. Having served closely with Swami Kriyananda for nearly fifty years, they continue to travel as a couple, serving dynamically—and when necessary, virtually—around the world as global emissaries of yoga master Paramhansa Yogananda and his universal spiritual teachings of Self-realization.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 apologize for any inconvenience!
The total price of your all-inclusive stay, which includes course, board and lodging, is:
650 euros (130 euros per day)* in a single room,
500 euros (100 euros per day)* in a double room,
450 euros (90 euros per day)* in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
* Price of membership card not included (18€)
Credits immagine corso: https://www.orientiamo.com
Sunday
17:30-19:30 Spiritual Practices
19:30 Dinner
20:30 Orientation
Monday-Thursday
7:00 - 8:45 Morning Spiritual Practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
10:30 - 13:30 Morning lesson
13:30 Lunch
15:00 - 16:00 afternoon lesson
16:15 - 17:30 Ananda Yoga
17:45 - 19:30 Energization and meditation or lesson in the techniques
19:30 Dinner in silence
20:30 - 22:00 Evening activities
Friday
7:00 - 8:45 Morning Spiritual Practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
10:30 - 13:30 Morning lesson
13:30 Lunch
*Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 we have a long meditation, with a break to enter at 7:30 and the Purification Ceremony at 8:30.
Services
600 euros (120 euros per day)* in a single room,
450 euros (90 euros per day)* in a double room,
400 euros (80 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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