February Retreat in Thailand
by Thaniya Kevalee
Himalayan Yoga and Mediation (Thailand) is pleased to invite you to
“Feel the love and wisdom of Himalayan Masters”
Join a Spiritual Retreat with Swami Veda Bharati in a peaceful surrounding
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th February 2012
at Rose Garden Riverside,
Km 32 Pet Kasem Road, Sampran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
In addition to meditation sessions with Swami Veda Bharati, you would enjoy lectures on Philosophy of Hatha Yoga, Mantra Meditation and Guru-Disciple relationships from teachers from the Himalayan tradition, Ashutosh Sharma and Dr. Stephen (Stoma) Parker.
The course also includes various interesting activities; healing through sound vibration of Crystal Singing Bowl by Dr. Kampanart Buahombura, Kirtan – devotional singing by Teacher Lek Ekachai and lecture on Yoga as a tool for development of kids and youth by Teacher Kay Rosukon.
In a peaceful atmosphere of Rose Garden Riverside (Suan Sampran) at only Bt4,900/person (accommodation, 7 meals and seminar facilities). Special price of Bt2,000/person is also offered to and reserved for people with difficulties to meet the normal price.
Interested persons please write to svbretreat2012@gmail.com for more information and/or a registration form.
Only 80 seats available. Registration would take effect only after the registration officers have received the registration fees and send back the confirmation to you.
For the visitors from outside Thailand, you may need to arrive Bangkok by February 2 (Thursday) and stay one night here before moving to the retreat venue (Rose Garden Riverside) the next day. For those who can arrive on February 3rd in the morning and would like to go to the retreat site straight from the airport, we can arrange transportation pick up for you. The cost is around Bt1,500/sedan vehicle/single trip (3 persons maximum) or Bt1,950/van/single trip (6 persons maximum)
Note: Thai translation will be offered throughout the course
You will also meet with three exceptional guest speakers
Dr. Kampanart Buahombura
A master of Crystal Singing Bowl, the art and science of sound therapy and healing. As a president of Ban Thor Phan (house of weaving dreams), he has also devoted his life to helping the orphans and underprivileged children.
Ekachai Staporntonapat (Teacher Lek)
A young yoga teacher and healer, specializing in helping people with serious illness through a combination of various eastern medical approaches and yoga practices. He will lead us through a devotional singing session (Kirtan), a natural extension of yoga practice.
Rosukon San Juan (Teacher Kay)
One of a very few specialists in yoga for Kids and family. She is a true believer that yoga can help young kids to develop high quality emotions, attitudes and relationship with the society. She will share her direct experiences working with hundreds of kids through the art of yoga.
Program Schedules
Friday, 3rd February
8.45: Leaving the assembly point
10.00-11.30: Registration at Rose Garden Riverside
11.30-12.00: Orientation
12 .00-13.30: Lunch (Vegetarian meal)
13.30-14.00: Break/Check in
14.00-16.00: How to sit and breathe correctly in meditation (Ashutosh Sharma)
16.00-16.30: Silence and individual reflection
16.30-18.30: Meditation with Swami Veda Bharati
18.30-19.30: Dinner (Vegetarian meal) - Eat in silence with awareness
19.30-20.00: Break (bathing)
20.00-22 .00: Crystal Singing Bowl – healing through sound vibration (Dr. Kampanart)
22 .00-22 .15: Short meditation
Saturday 4th February
5.30-6.00: Wake up and personal businesses
6.00-8.15: Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Meditation (Ashutosh Sharma, Sopa Tamachotipong)
8.15-9.30: Breakfast (Vegetarian meal) – Eat in silence with awareness
9.30-10.00: Break
10.00-12.00: Subtle aspect of Philosophy of Hatha Yoga and importance of Breath Awareness (Dr. Stephen Parker)
12 .00-13.30: Lunch (Vegetarian meal) – Eat in silence with awareness
13.30-14.00: Break or Digestive Breathing exercise (optional, Sopa Tamachotipong)
14.00-16.00: Mantra Meditation and sacred Guru-disciple Relationship (Dr. Stephen Parker)
16.00-17.00: Silence and individual reflection
17.00-19.00: Meditation with Swami Veda Bharati
19.00-20.00: Dinner (Vegetarian meal) - Eat in silence with awareness
20.00-20.30: Break (bathing)
20.30-22 .00: Kirtan - devotional singing - natural extension of yoga practice (Teacher Lek Ekachai)
22 .00-22 .15: Short meditation
Sunday 5 th February
5.30-6.00: Wake up and personal businesses
6.00-8.15: Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Meditation (Ashutosh Sharma, Sopa Tamachotipong)
8.15-9.15: Breakfast (Vegetarian meal) – Eat in silence with awareness
9.15-9.45: Break (packing)
9.45-11.30: Yoga for the kids and families – building a strong foundation
for younger generation (Teacher Kay Rosukon)
11.30-12 .30:Q&A /closing sessions (Dr. Stephen Parker/Ashutosh Sharma)
12 .30-13.30: Lunch (Vegetarian meal)
14.00: Returning home safely
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