"No matter how busy you are, do not forget now and then to free your mind completely from worries and all duties." ~ Paramhansa Yogananda ... "In recreation, seek to re-create yourself. During every pause in your activity, seek in inner peace a renewal of your creative spirit" ~ Swami Kriyananda
Get refreshed, recharged, and revitalized! - a weekend for men, with men.
Spend a weekend enjoying yoga postures, Energization Exercises, meditation, walking in nature, being quiet, learning Tai Chi, non-violent martial arts- and free time to enjoy the retreat’s beautiful setting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
AND- you will be delighted with the delicious, hearty and nutritious vegetarian meals.
Beginners, intermediate and advanced students of yoga and meditation will benefit from this magical weekend.
The Program Includes:
- Guided Yoga, Meditation, and Movement
- Time in Nature
- Inspiration to Refresh and Recharge your life
- Three delicious meals every day
Retreat Facilitator: Nayaswami Gopal Sims has been teaching Ananda Yoga & Meditation since the early ’80s. He’s also a ninth degree in Kenpo Karate, an International Karate Champion, Olympic Torch Bearer, and the co-founder of the Peace for Warriors Project, a program designed to help veterans and others who have suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders.
Please enjoy this guided meditation by Gopal:
https://www.ananda.org/video/guided-meditation-with-nayaswami-gopal/
Sample Schedule
Friday
- 3-5 pm Check-In
- 5- 6:30 pm Yoga Postures and Meditation
- 6:30 pm Dinner
- 7:30 pm Orientation and fireside gathering
Saturday
- 7-8 am Yoga Postures & Movement
- 8 am Meditation
- 8:30 am Breakfast in Silence
- 10:30 am Satsang-Recharging Your Life
- Noon Meditation
- 12:30 pm Lunch
- Afternoon Free time- with options for guided Karma Yoga or Nature Activities
- 4:30 pm Yoga and Tai Chi followed by Meditation
- 6:30 pm Dinner
- 7:30 Evening Activity
Sunday
- 7- 8 am Yoga Postures and Movement
- 8 am Meditation
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:45 am Closing Gathering
