Course: The Way of the Spiritual Warrior NEW EDITION
Description
“If you want to get out of this mud puddle, if you want to become free in this lifetime, then be a warrior, don’t be a beggar, just begging for a little penny at the gates of heaven. Be a warrior. Overcome your weaknesses and your delusions. . .”
—Swami Kriyananda, from a talk at the Biltmore Hotel, 1996
Jyotish and Devi had the blessing of a personal friendship with Swami Kriyananda, as well as his training and guidance, from the late sixties to his passing in 2013. Now as directors of the Ananda movement throughout the world, they travel to Europe, America and Asia every year, teaching and giving conferences in order to spread the work of Paramhansa Yogananda in the world.
In this course, along with other teachers, they will teach us how to prepare ourselves and to face, as warriors and spiritual heros the inevitable conflicts that present themselves on the path toward Self-realization.
They will speak of Maya and her generals of ignorance, ego, confusion, selfish desires and attachments are always ready to attack. At the same time, our “spiritual warriors” of concentration, meditation, selfless service, and self-discipline are waiting to be trained and activated.
Together we will explore in practical and pertinent ways various points that will help us to arm ourselves for the battle to live a life filled with light:
- Understanding the mission of the Spiritual Warrior, inwardly and in society;
- Getting to know your inner spiritual warriors and their spiritual weapons;
- Facing your inner battles with honesty and courage;
- Knowing your inner enemies and learning their stratagems;
- The discipline and training of the spiritual warrior;
- Tools for awakening your inner powers;
- Knowing your karma and how to overcome it;
- Discovering your own dharma;
- Developing courage and determination;
- Battling bad habits;
- Choosing which battles to fight at this time;
- How to become a spiritual hero;
- How to win the battle against your ego.
Evening programmes include music, chanting, theatre and stories from the Indian scriptures.
Teachers: Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi will be joined by Kriyacharyas Narayan and Dharmadevi of Ananda Los Angeles, and Ananda Europa’s main teachers, in leading the classes, and the yoga and meditation sessions.
Programme
This is what your day will look like:
6:00 - 7:00 Ananda Yoga
7:00 - 8:45 Spiritual Practices
8:45 Breakfast in Silence
9:30 - 10:30 Karma Yoga
11:00 - 13:30 Morning Lesson
13:30 Lunch
16:15 - 17:30 Ananda Yoga
17:45 - 19:30 Energisation and Meditation, or lesson in the practices
19:30 Dinner in Silence
20:30 - 22:00 Evening Activities
Every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:45 we have a long meditation with a break at 7:30 and the purification ceremony at 8:30.
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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.
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