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Fall Meditation
and Yoga Retreat at Ananda Liina
September 18-20, 2015
The Fall Retreat is a three day
gathering which includes chanting and
meditation, inspiring workshops, and the company
of yoga and meditation students from various
parts of the Midwest. If you want to
immerse yourself in an uplifting environment,
then join us for this retreat.
The Retreat starts on Friday
Evening at 6:00 PM and Ends on Sunday at
2:30 PM
The program will include:
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Dharmacakras (collective chanting and
meditation)
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Classes and workshops on meditation, spiritual
and social philosophy
n Yoga
asana classes
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Cultural programs: sharing music, poetry, etc.
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Nature walks and tour of the eco-community
For
full program details and
schedule click here.
What to bring: Blanket/mat
for asanas - Notebook and pen - Musical
instruments. If you stay the night: Sleeping bag
- Flashlight - Towel & only bio-degradable
toiletries, please. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
are not allowed on premises.
Fees and registration:
General fee for full attendance: $150, Students:
$90 Children 5-12 : $60
If you live in the Champaign-Urbana and
surrounding area and would like to attend the
full retreat but sleep in your own home then
deduct 10% from the fees above.
If you are only able to attend
parts of the program then here are the fees:
Friday: $30
Saturday: $100
Sunday: $50
We have room for 30 participants
and pre-registration is required.
Use the form below to reserve your place.
Advance payment is not required (but is
helpful). To pay now, print out the form
below and send it with a check payable to Ananda
Marga.
Send your checks and form to:
Ananda Liina , 2308 N. High
Cross Road, Urbana, IL 61802.
Print out and mail this form
or click Submit to send it electronically. :
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Please make checks payable to:
Ananda Marga. Special needs? Financial concerns?
Contact Dada Vedaprajinananda at info@anandaliina.org
or 347-610-2695
Retreat Schedule and Program
Details:
| Friday |
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6:00 pm
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Chanting and Meditation |
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7:00 pm
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Dinner |
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8: 00 pm |
Registration |
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9:00 |
Chanting and Meditation |
| 10:00 |
Sleep |
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Saturday: |
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5:00 am |
Early morning chanting and
meditation (optional) |
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5: 35 |
Bath, etc, and
individual spiritual practices |
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7:00 |
Kiirtan
(Chanting) |
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7:30 |
Collective
Meditation (Dharmacakra) |
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8:00 |
Spiritual Talk
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8:30 |
Breakfast |
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9:30
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cleanup |
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10:00 |
Workshop: Do I need a Guru? Dada Vedaprajinananda will
talk about the role of the guru in the pursuit
of self-realization |
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11:30 |
Free Time |
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12:00 pm
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Kiirtan (chanting) |
| 12:30 |
Meditation |
| 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 2:00 |
Cleanup and rest |
| 2:30 |
Workshop: How Can I
Balance My Spiritual and Worldly
Pursuits: Didi Ananda Us'a will
explain the practical steps that you can
take to living an inspiring life in all
circumstances |
| 3:30 |
Outdoor activities |
| 5:00 |
Yoga Class |
| 6:00 |
Kiirtan (chanting) |
| 6:30 |
Dharmacakra (Collective Meditation) |
| 7:15 |
Dinner |
| 8:30 |
Evening Program: Spiritual Song and Poetry
Circle |
| 10:00 |
Chanting and Meditation |
| 10:40 |
Sleep |
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| Sunday |
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5:00 am |
Early morning chanting and
meditation (optional) |
| 5:35 |
Bath, etc, and
individual spiritual practices |
| 7:00 |
Chanting |
| 7:30 |
Collective Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Spiritual Talk |
| 8:30 |
Breakfast |
| 9:30 |
Cleanup |
| 10:00 |
Workshop: Dystopia or Utopia,
What is the future of humanity?: Dada Vedaprajinananda
-- will introduce the concept of
the Social Cycle as a way of
understanding our past and our possible
future. |
| 11:30 |
Closing Ceremony |
| 12:00 pm |
Chanting |
| 12:30 |
Collective Meditation |
| 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 2:00 |
Cleanup and departure |
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