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One-Day Yoga-Meditation Retreat
With workshops on Bhakti: The Yoga of Love and Devotion

February 20, 2015  10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Here is another chance to immerse yourself in yoga and meditation at Ananda Liina. Dada Vedaprajinananda will give two workshops on Bhakti: the Yoga of Love and Devotion . Bhakti yoga is known for the singing and chanting practices associated with it, but there is also a deep spiritual approach that supports these practices. Dada will explain how Bhakti yoga can be practiced 24 hours per day!

Here is a video preview of what will be discussed at the retreat:

 

There will  also be sessions of chanting, meditation and yoga postures. A vegetarian meal is included in the activities which will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 5:30.

The price of the retreat is $70 ($35 for students and those with economic challenges). We have places for 15 participants. Register here or send an email to info@anandaliina.org to reserve your place in this retreat. 

Beginners, intermediate and advanced students of yoga and meditation are welcome to attend.

If you are coming from a distant place outside of Urbana and would like to spend either Friday night or Saturday night at Ananda Liina, let us know and we will arrange your accommodation at Ananda Liina.  This option is limited to our center's capacity.

The program will include:

n Two sessions of chanting and meditation

n Workshops on Bhakti Yoga

n A yoga postures class

n A mini-concert of spiritual music.

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 &  toiletries, please. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are not allowed on premises.

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:

Saturday:  
10:00 am Workshop: Bhakti Yoga,  Part One
11:30

Yoga postures class

12:25 Chanting
  1:00 pm Lunch
  2:00 Walk and free time
  2:30  Bhakti Yoga, Part Two
  4:00 Mini-Concert: Spiritual Folk Music
  4:30 Chanting
  5:00 Silent Meditation
  5:30 Conclusion