Himalayan Yoga Meditation Retreat
Himalayan Yoga Meditation Retreat
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Cultivating Love Within ~ Entering the Sacred Chamber of the Heart~
Cultivating Love Within ~ Entering the Sacred Chamber of the Heart~
Swami Rama has said, "Many students misunderstand meditation. They think it means withdrawing from the world and avoiding their responsibilities and relationships. Meditation is not needed for this; you already have many ways to avoid your duties. Meditation is the simple and exact process of becoming aware of who you are. It is the practice of gently freeing yourself from the worries that gnaw at you so that you can be free and respond to the needs of the moment and experience the joy of being fully present." (~ Swami Rama, Art of Joyful Living)
Often we are looking for happiness, for something that gives us contentment. Or we may sometimes feel anxious, incomplete, or lonely, as if something is missing in our lives. Studying the teachings of authentic and traditional teachings of yoga and meditation, and applying them in our daily lives will allow us to be present and realize joy of being “Here and Now”.
Inviting Rabindra Sahu from Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh, India, you will be given an opportunity to deepen your awareness of your body, breath, and mind through practical teachings of yoga and meditation. Let us embark on journey to meet Inner Self in a peaceful and nature-rich environment surrounded by the Japan Alps mountains and tranquility. We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Yoga Meditation Retreat
Yoga Meditation Retreat
When: September 21-23, 2024
When: September 21-23, 2024
Place: Hokuto city, Yamanashi
Place: Hokuto city, Yamanashi
Instructor: Rabindra Sahu
Instructor: Rabindra Sahu
Interpreter: Yuko Metsugi
Interpreter: Yuko Metsugi
Venue: "Tsumugu Shokudo"
Instructor: Rabindra Sahu
Instructor: Rabindra Sahu
Rabindra Sahu received spiritual teachings from his father's Guru from an early age. After working in the corporate world for about 10 years, he decided to delve deeper into the study and practice of ancient Indian wisdom. He is initiated into the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga and Meditation and currently serves as Acharya at Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam, while also serving as the General Manager at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh. He has been actively teaching at the Ashram and in various countries for over a decade. Guided by his guru, Swami Veda Bharati, Rabindra emphasizes practical application and experiential understanding of the timeless wisdom found in ancient writings. He remains committed to his journey of self-purification.
Interpreter: Yuko Metsugi
Interpreter: Yuko Metsugi
Yuko began her study and practice of Yoga Meditation in India following her inner calling. She has been trained in various teacher training programs, and has taught in Japan and abroad for children and adults. Working as an English teacher in high school, she continues to deepen her personal practices under the Himalayan Yoga tradition. Yuko, a warm and friendly teacher, teaches Yoga Meditation that they can embody off the mat.
Schedule
Schedule
Day 1
Saturday, September 21st
15:00 Registration
15:30-17:00 Gentle Ha-tha Yoga
17:00-17:30 Guided Meditation
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:00-20:00 Introduction to Himalayan Tradition
20:00-21:00 Hot spring & Rest
Day 2
Sunday, September 22nd
7:00-8:00 Gentle Ha-tha Yoga
8:00-8:30 Guided Meditation
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
10:00-12:00 Knowing Your Own True Self
12:15-13:00 Pranayama - Breath Awareness
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 Spirituality in Loving Relationships
16:00-17:30 Developing Strength and Willpower
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:00-20:00 Kirtan
20:00-21:00 Hotspring & Rest
Day 3
Monday, September 23rd
7:00-8:00 Gentle Ha-tha Yoga
8:00-8:30 Guided Meditation
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
9:30-11:00 Creating a Loving Commitment
11:15-12:00 Sharing / Q&A
Meals
Meals
In the course of nature's cycles, a variety of ingredients are harvested in each season in each region. It is natural for the body to eat them as they are. Please enjoy seasonal meals that incorporate the freshest local and seasonal ingredients.
In the course of nature's cycles, a variety of ingredients are harvested in each season in each region. It is natural for the body to eat them as they are. Please enjoy seasonal meals that incorporate the freshest local and seasonal ingredients.
Vegetarian meals cooked with fresh vegetables from the Yatsugatake region will be served during the retreat.
Accommodation
Accommodation
"Yatsugatake Izumi So"
Attached by the natural hot spring "Panorama-no-Yu", you can enjoy gorgeous view of Southern Alps mountains from the room, and relax yourself in the hot spring.
Rooms will be double-usage. (If you'd like a single room, kindly contact us. Additional 17,000 JPY charge will be applied.)
Amenity list: bath towel, face towel, toothbrush, body soap, shampoo, Yukata (Pajamas), etc.
Venue
Venue
Tsumugu Shokudo
1176-114 Oigamori, Nagasaka-cho, Hokuto city, Yamanashi, 408-0032
Access
Access
Please refer to the following page:
https://tsumugu-shokudo.net/location/
By train
From Kobuchizawa station: 8 minutes by car, 58 minutes by food
By car
From Chuodo Kobuchizawa IC: 7 minutes by car
From Chuodo Nagasaka IC: 15 minutes by car
Free pick-up from Kobuchizawa Station available upon request.
Please meet us at Kobuchizawa Station at 2:30 PM on September 21st. If you need a pick-up at the station, kindly write it down on the registration form.
Registration Fee
Registration Fee
68,000 JPY (2 nights 3 days)
*The price includes accommodation, hot spring, vegetarian meals, all the classes (Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Lectures, Kirtan, etc).
*The fee will be 51,000 JPY for 3 days if you do not need an accommodation.
*It is recommended to participate for throughout the three days to deepen your understanding.
What to bring
What to bring
Yoga mat, comfortable clothes for Hatha Yoga and Meditation, pajama, toiletries, and notebooks.
*Recommended to bring a cushion and a shawl for meditation.
How to register
How to register
Please send the Registration Form and we will send an email for the payment procedure.
Minimum number of participants: 8 people
Cancellation Policy: 21 days before: 50 % of the fee / 14 days before: 80 % of the fee / 7 days before: 100 % of the fee
Due to a circumstance the retreat needs to be canceled, we will return the registration fee wills.
Q&A
Q&A
I am new to Yoga and Meditation. Can I join the retreat?
Anyone from total beginners to those who have been practicing Yoga Meditation for long time can join the retreat.
Recommended for people as follows:
Anyone who wants to understand the authentic principles and philosophy behind Yoga (Postures, Breath & Meditation) practice
Anyone who wants to deepen their current Yoga practices
Anyone who is looking for a systematic practice/way to progress in Yoga and Meditation.
We will have an online Satsanga gathering before the retreat for those who are registered, where we will share the detailed schedule and the instructor, and meet other participants (online) in order for everyone to get to know each other. Participations are entirely up to your own choice, and you can join whenever you feel like to.
What is Himalayan Tradition?
The Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation combines the wisdom of Patañjali’s Yoga-sutras, the philosophy and practices of the Tantras, and the specific oral instructions and initiatory experiences, passed on by a long line of saints and Yoga masters whose names may or may not be known.
The Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation is distinguished in that it
is the first meditative tradition,
is the most comprehensive, integral and all-inclusive,
has given birth to the major meditative traditions of the world and has continued to enrich them all,
does not require adherence to a belief system but experientially helps verify metaphysical reality,
has an unbroken lineage whose continuity is ensured through transmission of shakti in meditative and initiatory states
*Please see Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition for more details.
Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh, India is the headquarter of the AHYMSIN (Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International). To know more about the ashram, please visit the link.
Please feel free to contact us for further inquiries.
E-mail: ahymsin.jp@gmail.com (AHYMSIN Japan)
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