Online Labor Day Program: Vedic Sciences

Description

We are happy to announce another event during Labor day to continue to celebrate the Ashram Yoga Farm 50th year anniversary this year.

This landmark retreat will gather many Vedic teachers from the wealth of Vedic sciences: Yoga (science of Mind),Vedanta ( science of Self), Ayurveda ( science of Life), Jyotish (vedic astrology science of Karma and vedic mythology), Vastu (vedic science of space).

Expand your horizons and enrich your life with this age-old vast knowledge shared by Masters in their field. Boost your life with prana, receive positive guidance and insights individually and collectively in this time of transition. The more you are exposed to Knowledge and Wisdom, the more you bring richness and success to your life and your community life.

Classes will be accessible on line if you are not able to attend on site. Experience an amazing few days yoga and meditation retreat and radiate Self Confidence, Peace, Joy and Health.

Detailed Schedule of Talks

Thursday, Sep. 1
12 – 2pm – Arrival
2 – 3:30 pm – Workshop: “Yoga & the Mind” – Swami Jnaneswariananda
4 – 6 pm – Yoga Class
7:30 – 9 pm – Satsang: “Welcome on Vedic Sciences” – Swami Sitaramananda

Friday, Sep. 2
6 – 7:30 am – Satsang: “The Loss of the Infinite is Infinite Loss: A Mantra from the Kenopanishad” – Swamini Svatmavidyananda (online)
8 – 10 am – Workshop: “Immortality Here and Now: Lessons from the Kaivalyopanishad” – Swamini Svatmavidyananda (online)
10am – Brunch & Karma Yoga
12 – 3:00 pm – Workshop: “The Gods Move Among Us: Understanding Current Events Through the Nakshatra Deities.” – Bill Sinclair
4 – 6 pm – Yoga Class
7:30 – 9 pm – Satsang: “Understanding Saturn as a teacher of karma” – Komilla Sutton

Saturday, Sep. 3
6 – 7:30 am – Satsang: “Navagraha Homa” – Pundit Samavedula
8 – 10 am – Workshop: “Vedic Chanting” – Pundit Samavedula
10am – Brunch & Karma Yoga
12 – 2 pm – Workshop: “the Disruptive influence of Rahu Ketu and how to calm them” – Komilla Sutton
4 – 6 pm – Yoga Class
7:30 – 9 pm – “Healing and Meditation Music on Sitar” – Ram Vakkalanka

Sunday, Sep. 4
6 – 7:30 am – Satsang: “Bhagavad Gita and Vedic counselling” – Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar (online)
8 -10 am – Workshop “Wisdom, Humour and Myth stories of the Vedas” – Andrew Foss
10am – Brunch & Karma Yoga
12 – 3:00 pm – Workshop: “Nada Yoga – the role of Music and Mantra in self-transformation” – Ram Vakkalanka
4-6 pm – Yoga Class
7:30 – 9 pm – Satsang: “Wisdom, Humour, and Myth stories of the vedas” – Andrew Foss

Mon., Sep. 5
6 – 7:30 am – Satsang: “Vastu – Science of Space” – Niranjan Babu
8-10 am – Workshop: “Karmic Remedies” – Swami Sitaramananda
10am – Brunch
11am – Room Checkout
12 – 1:30pm – Workshop: “Vastu – Science of Space” – Niranjan Babu
2pm – End of Retreat

Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: Check-in time is 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4:00pm for the Asana class. Dinner is at 6:00pm and there will be a Welcoming Orientation at 7:00pm followed by Satsang at 8:00pm.

Departure: Check-out time is 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay in the ashram for the rest of the afternoon even after checking out of your room.

COURSE MATERIAL

“Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy” by Swami Sitaramananda

WHAT TO BRING

slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, sitting cushion, water bottle, and, flashlight. All books and materials are available to order from our online boutique. (we will not have yoga mat and cushions available so please bring your own)

COVID POLICY

Please review our Covid-19 Policies before registering.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required at least 3 day before the start of the program. We will arrange an online video call with all guests once you register to review our covid policy.