Meditation and Yoga Retreat: Champaign-Urbana, Chicago area, Midwest

Spring Meditation and Yoga Retreat at Ananda Liina
April 19-21, 2013

The Spring Retreat is a two day spiritual gathering and celebration. It is a golden opportunity to immerse yourself in a flow of meditation practices, profound learning and mental expansion. It offers a time and space to experience a deep connection with the divine Self, joy, inner peace, clarity, well-being, friendship and inspiring company.

The Retreat starts on Friday Evening at 6:00 PM and Ends on Sunday at 1:30 PM

The program will include:

n Dharmacakras (collective chanting and meditation)

n Classes and workshops on meditation, spiritual and social philosophy

n Yoga asana classes

n Cultural programs: sharing music, poetry, etc.

n 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: $115, Students: $80 Children 5-12 : $20

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 Evening: $25 (includes dinner)
Saturday Morning : $40 (includes lunch and breakfast)
Saturday Morning and Afternoon: $70 (includes lunch and dinner)
Saturday only: $40 (includes lunch or dinner)
Sunday Morning: $40 (includes lunch and breakfast)

We have room for 30 participants and pre-registration is required. Reserve your place by mail, email or phone. Please make checks payable to: Ananda Marga .Send your checks and form to: Ananda Liina , 2308 N. High Cross Road, Urbana, IL 61802.

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Please make checks payable to: Ananda Marga. Special needs? Financial concerns? Contact Dada Vedaprajinananda at info@anandaliina.org or 217-344-6386

Retreat Schedule and Program Details:

Friday:

6:00 pm           Chanting and collective meditation

7:00 pm           Dinner

8:00 pm           Registration

10: 00 pm       Kiirtan (chanting) and Meditation

10:40              Sleep

Saturday:

5:00 am          Early Morning Kiirtan and Meditation (optional)

5: 35               Bath, etc, and individual spiritual practices

7:00                Kiirtan (Chanting)

7:30                Collective Meditation (Dharmacakra)

8:00                Spiritual Talk

8:30                Breakfast

9:30                Clean-up

10:00              Workshop: The Law of Karma: How our actions shape our destiny
                        with Dada Vedaprajinananda

11:30              Free time

12:00 pm        Kiirtan

12:30              Collective Meditation

1:00                Lunch

2:00                Clean up and rest

2:30                Mantras and Practices for Spiritual Success with Didi Ananda Us'a

3:30                Nature Walk and tour of the eco-village

5:00                Yoga class

6:00                Kiirtan

6:30                Dharmacakra (Collective Meditation)

7:15                Dinner

8:30                Evening Program: Spiritual Songs, Stories and Poetry

10:00              Kiirtan and Meditation

10:40              Sleep

Sunday

5:00 am          Early Morning Kiirtan and Meditation (optional)

5: 35               Bath, etc, and individual spiritual practices

7:00                Kiirtan

7:30                Collective Meditation (Dharmacakra)

8:00                Spiritual Talk

8:30                Breakfast

9:30                Clean-up

10:00             The Subtle Anatomy of Yoga (Chakras, Kundalinii; Human Propensities)
                       With Dada Vedaprajinananda

11:30             Closing Ceremony

12:00              Kiirtan

12:30              Collective Meditation (Dharmacakra)

1:00                Lunch

2:00                Clean up and departure