Course: RESIDENTIAL COURSE: The Universal Message of Paramhansa Yogananda—Self-realization
Description
Paramhansa Yogananda had a world mission: to inspire all souls with love for God and to share the teachings and practices of Kriya Yoga. He was sent to the West by Babaji to teach this technique which can bring us to the direct inner experience of God’s presence; a universal technique that can be practiced by people of all creeds, nationalities and cultures.
We will have the opportunity to practice the techniques that Yogananda taught us, and you will also have the opportunity to ask questions about your own practice. We will share the deep blessing of meditating together and drawing the Master's presence into our hearts.
I’m absolutely certain it’s going to be instrumental in changing the course of religion.'
He said, ‘It’s a new expression.’'
and therefore Kriya yoga is bound to have an enormous impact
on the future of our world. It can’t be otherwise.'
'I once said to him, “Sir, after you are gone, will you be as close to us as you are now?”
“To those who think me near,” he replied, “I will be near.”'
—Swami Kriyananda from Paramhansa Yogananda: a Biography
"When I am gone, only love will take my place."
—Paramhansa Yogananda
God’s Boatman
I want to ply my boat, many times,
Across the gulf-after-death,
And return to earth’s shores
From my home in heaven.I want to load my boat
With those waiting, thirsty ones
Who are left behind:
And carry them by the opal pool
Of iridescent joy—Where my Father distributes
His all-desire-quenching liquid peace.'
—Paramhansa Yogananda— from Whispers from Eternity
Nayaswami Uma 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.
Narya Paolo Tosetto, has been on the path of Self-realization since 1989. A disciple of the great Master Paramhansa Yogananda, he lived for several years in Ananda Village, California, and now lives and teaches in Ananda Assisi.He coordinates Ananda’s relations with local businesses and governments and is in charge of projects for the expansion of the Community.
He was appointed a minister by Swami Kriyananda, and in 2013 was ordained to serve as a Kriyacharya.
The total price of your all-inclusive stay, which includes course, board and lodging, is:
360 euros (120 euros per day)* in a single room,
270 euros (90 euros per day)* in a double room,
240 euros (80 euros per day)* in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
* Price of membership card not included (18€)
Credits immagine corso: ananda.org
Programme
Monday 1
17:30-19:30 Spiritual practices
19:30 Dinner
20:30 Orientation
Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3
7:00 - 8:45 Morning spiritual practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
11:00 - 13:30 Morning lesson
13:30 Lunch
16:15 - 17:30 Ananda Yoga
17:45 - 19:30 Energization and meditation or techniques lesson
19:30 Dinner in silence
20:30 Evening activities
Thursday 4
7:00 - 8:45 Morning spiritual practices
8:45 Breakfast in silence
11:00 - 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
The total price of your all-inclusive stay, which includes course, board and lodging, is:
360 euros (120 euros per day)* in a single room,
270 euros (90 euros per day)* in a double room,
240 euros (80 euros per day)* in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
- 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
* Price of membership card not included (18€)
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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