"Each one of you can rejuvenate yourself. When your body becomes recharged from the Infinite Source, then you will learn to smile from your soul." ~ Paramhansa Yogananda
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A weekend embracing classes in Ananda Yoga, Ananda Meditation, Tai Chi for Higher Awareness is a brilliant way to increase your overall well-being!  The combination of these practices enhances one's inner awareness, mental outlook, and emotional attitude - and many say there is a delightful devotional spiritual feeling as well.

Ananda Yoga offers a wide range of hatha asanas uplifting one’s spiritual life, reducing stress, and can raise one’s consciousness.

Ananda Meditation calms the mind, directs subtle energies towards inner peace, deep relaxation, and allows one to feel thrilling inner joy.

Tai Chi is a deeply moving experience physically, mentally, and spiritually.  The form/kata is easy to learn, a lot of fun, and offers the sensation of meditation in motion. It also helps improve balance.

The Program Includes:

  • Guided Yoga, Meditation, and Movement
  • Time in Nature
  • Inspiration to Refresh and Recharge your life
  • Three delicious meals every day
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Retreat Facilitator: Nayaswami Gopal Sims has been teaching Ananda Yoga & Meditation since 1971.  He is an Ananda Minister, a ninth-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, and loves teaching this amazing yoga knowledge to all levels of experience. He is also 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  Class-  How to Bring Meditative Flow to Your Life
  • Noon Meditation
  • 12:30 pm Lunch
  • Afternoon Free time
  • 4:30 pm Yoga and Tai Chi followed by Meditation
  • 6:30 pm Dinner
  • 7:30 Inspirational Evening Activity

Sunday

  • 7- 8 am Yoga Postures and Movement
  • 8 am Meditation
  • 8:30 am Breakfast
  • 9:45 am Closing Gathering