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Online / Onsite Vedanta and Silence Course (9 days)

with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda

September 4 - 13, 2024

Adi Sankaracharya with group of disciples


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.

Location:
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

Address
14651 Ballantree Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA

Contactyogafarmregistration@sivananda.org
(530) 272-9322

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)

  • Tent - Bring Your Own – $975.00
  • Om Cabin - Double – $1,470.00
  • Om Cabin - Private – $1,920.00
  • Siva Cabin - Double – $1,920.00
  • Krishna Cabin, Double – $1,920.00
  • Siva Cabin - Private – $2,280.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Shared – $2,460.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Private – $2,820.00
    • (All prices include $300.00 base amount)

All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.

To register to take Online please click here.

This Vedanta and Silence Course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence.

There will be personal coaching and guidance in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the “Crest Jewel of Discrimination” by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the inner Self through the practice of external silence.

Come away with deeper self-knowledge and a sense of clarity and peace.

Course schedule

5am – Wake up. Self-hygiene. Prep for meditation. Reminding Self about mouna
5:30am – 6 am Meditation in silence by yourself.
6-8 am – Swadhyaya. Group Study of scripture w Swami Sitaramananda’s commentary
10-11 am – Brunch ( in silence mouna if possible)
11am-12pm – Karma yoga ( in silence mouna if possible)
12pm-1pm – Contemplation by yourself- homework ( in mouna mandatory)
1-3pm – Practice of personal self-enquiry guided by the teacher in the group” ( no group dialogue)
3-4pm – Contemplative walk ( in silence, alone)
4-6pm – Practice of hatha yoga ( asanas. Pranayama. In contemplative mood , in silence)
6pm-7pm – Dinner ( in mouna if possible)
7-8pm – karma yoga to the body or the environment. ( in silence if possible)
8-8:30pm – meditation in silence by yourself including mantra repetition.
8:30 pm -9:15pm – Assigned Self swadhyaya
9:15pm -9:30pm – Spiritual diary writing and sending
9:30pm – prepare for sleep
10pm – sleep

Pre-requisite

This is an advanced course. Aspirants need to be sattvic in self self-disciplined lifestyle.
Application to be sent in before course. Swami Sitaramananda will interview if needed.
Previous practice of yoga IS REQUIRED.

COURSE MATERIAL

  • “Viveka Chudamani” Crest Jewel of Discrimination
  • Self made label: silence mouna
  • Prepare family environment before the practice

Book

Tuition

$250-450 sliding scale plus accommodations

Certification

Certificate given after successful completion of the course based on attendance, attitude, and final examination

 

About the Teacher

Acharya Swami Sitaramananda

Swami Sitaramananda is a senior acharya of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and is director of the Sivananda Ashram Vedanta Yoga Farm, California and the Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center, Vietnam.  She is acharya of China, Taiwan, and Japan as well. Swamiji is the organizer and teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) program, an 800-hour program on yoga therapy, […]

Learn more about Acharya Swami Sitaramananda
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm - www.sivanandayogafarm.org