Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm: Bhakti Yoga - The Yoga of Relationships

Bhakti Yoga - The Yoga of Relationships

02/12/10 to 02/15/10

Presented by Swami Sitaramananda •

Details

Come and celebrate the holy night of Sivaratri, and chant 'Om Namah Sivaya' all night on the 12th for Sivaratri and stay the weekend.

On the weekend, 13-15 of February, Swami Sitaramananda will give lectures and workshops on the "Yoga of Relationships", which will shed light on the most fascinating and difficult topic of human relationships and love. The theories and practices of Bhakti Yoga will be presented.

If you have had emotional dissillusions, and relationship dissapointments and want to find true fulfillment and happiness through relationships, this is the weekend for you.

This a refreshing alternative to celebrate Valentine's day in a spiritual manner.

On Sunday, 14 of February, we also will celebrate the Lunar calendar New Year, which is being celebrated by millions around the world. It will mark a new beginning for all of us.

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Guided silent meditation practice, chanting and lecture

8-10am Yoga Class

10am Brunch

11am Karma Yoga

1-3pm Yoga of Relationships Workshop

3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks

4-6pm Yoga Class

6pm Dinner

7-8pm Free Time

8-10pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites

Certification

None. Please see Meditation Course and Yoga Teacher's Training Course for Certification

Cost

Price of accomodations for 3 nights. See below for accomodation rates.

Arrival and Departure

The course will begin at 7pm on Friday the 12th with orientation, and will end at 3pm on Monday the 15h.

Please plan to arrive at the Yoga Farm at least one day before the start of the course and to leave at least one day after the course completion.

We recommend that you spend at least a few days at the Yoga Farm before the start of your course. This allows your body and mind to rest, re-energize and be nourished by the ashram environment. You can then bring your study feeling relaxed and refreshed. You may also wish to stay for some days after the end of the course to allow the learning from your study to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashram. If you decide to arrive early and stay longer, please register for the Yoga Vacation Program for those additional days. Please see the calendar of events for guest programs on offer around the time of your visit.

What to Bring

Reccommended texts:

Narada Bhakti Sutras with commentary by Swami Sivananda

Practice of Bhakti Yoga by Swami Sivananda

Hindu Gods and Goddesses by Swami Harshananda

Other: slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.

All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Reservations

To reserve a place for this course, please register online or email yogafarmregistration@sivananda.org. Then please call to give us your credit card deposit and confirm your reservation.

A deposit paying for your first night's stay is required for your reservation. Please note that in case of cancellation, no refund will be given. A credit note for other programs at the Yoga Farm (valid for one year) will be given.

About Swami Sitaramananda
Swami Sitaramananda is a Yoga and Meditation teacher for more than 25 years. She is presently the main teacher of the Yoga Teachers Training Courses offered at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, CA where she is serving as the director. She also teaches at other Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams & Centers in India and Nassau, Bahamas, Asia, as well as Centers along the West Coast USA, including her birth country, Vietnam. She is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda. She was nominated by her teacher as Goraknath acharya (spiritual teacher, one of the holders of the lineage) in 1989. Her lectures are based on the four classical paths of yoga as well as the 5 points of Health.

Accommodation options for the 3 night stay, per person:
Tent - $150
Dorm (4 person) - $195
Cabin (2 person) - $255
Cabin (1 person) - $420
Deluxe Cabin (2 person) - $360
Deluxe Cabin (1 person) - $585