Course: RESIDENTIAL COURSE: Retreat for New Kriyabans
NB: The course in July is in Italian only. The one in August will be translated into English.
Description
I pursued you over the luminescent astral sea where the glorious angels sail…
Patiently, month after month, year after year,
I have watched over you, waiting for this perfect day.”
There are some events that happen only once in a lifetime: our birth and ultimately our passing; graduation from school; our wedding day; the birth of the first child.
On the path of Self-realization there is one outstanding milestone: our first Kriya Initiation. Although you will eventually attend many Kriya initiations, the first one is unique. It is so unlike any other experience in life that you want to bring to it the best possible state of awareness and receptivity.
As Yogananda wrote: “This can wait and that can wait, but my search for God cannot wait.”
The Kriya initiation will be on 4 January, the eve of Yogananda's birthday. You have the option to stay through breakfast on 6 January, for an additional cost.
Permission Required. Write to: mayadevi@ananda.it
The total price of your all-inclusive stay is 540 euros per person (108 euros per day)* in a single room or 400 euros per person (80 euros per day)* in a double room, shared only if you indicate whom you wish to share with.
We have prepared for you a little guide that you can download and that will help us to welcome you in the best way. You can find it in the MATERIALS section.
* Price of membership card not included
Programme
15.30 -19.30 First meeting with explanation of Kriya day, review of practices and meditation together
19.30 dinner
20.30 kirtan and purification ceremony
Saturday
6-8.30 sadhana guided for all (new and "old" Kriyaban)
8.30 breakfast of fruit, juices and herbal teas
9.00-10.00 Ananda Yoga for Kriyabans
11:00 Initiation in the First Kriya
13:30 Lunch
15.30 -19.30 review, explanations, kriya practice
19.30 dinner
20.30 Ceremony dedicated to Babaji
Sunday
6.30-8.45 kriya practice and review
9.00 breakfast
(Check out of your room quickly)
10.30- 13.30 questions and answers on Kriya, review, practice together
13.30 lunch
Recommended for you
- Kriya Yoga - English Edition di Jayadev Jaerschky
Services
The price for the retreat includes:
- full board from the evening of arrival to lunch on the day of departure
- all meditations and classes
- the Kriya Initiation Ceremony
- Kriya Reviews for New Initiates
- 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.
Training paths
Per chi prende l'iniziazione al Secondo Kriya PER LA PRIMA VOLTA
«Il primo Kriya aiuta a portare la nostra consapevolezza nella sushumna. Con i Kriya più alti, cominciamo a lavorare più profondamente con i chakra individuali». Swami Kriyananda
Attenzione: La partecipazione a questo evento richiede il permesso di Mayadevi. Vedi la descrizione per il suo contatto.
Per tutti i Kriyaban che hanno già ricevuto l’iniziazione al Primo Kriya.
Benvenuti Kriyaban! Per la prima volta, offriamo un ritiro e un'iniziazione al Kriya SOLO per coloro che hanno già ricevuto l'iniziazione al Primo Kriya. Speriamo che possiate venire per questi tre giorni dedicati ad approfondire la nostra sintonia con i Maestri e con la sacra pratica di Kriya Yoga.