• TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • One Must Run One’s Life by a Spiritual Plan by Swami Veda Bharati
  • Swami Veda Visits Taiwan
  • TED^x-Taipei 2011 Transcript
  • Intimacy by Swami Nitya
  • A Sufi - Yogi Dialog by Swami Chetan Bharari
  • Joyful Living with Yoga in Tokyo
  • Peter Fabian Receives His E-RYT 500 By Maryon Maass
  • Children’s Yoga Camp 2010
  • The Human Being Is Born Out of Selfless Love
  • 5th Keningau Annual Retreat
  • Mind Your Mind by Mehrad Nazari, Ph.D.
  • Great Spiritual Inspiration
  • An Ode
  • Offerings
  • Yoga Congress 2011
  • Upcoming Worldwide Events in Asia, Europe and North America
  • Full Moon Meditation Dates
  • Location of SRSG on the Globe
• AHYMSIN NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVE

Yoga Congress 2011

Creating Joy: The Art and Science of Yoga

July 14^th – August 10^th, Minnesota, USA

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the 2011 Himalayan Tradition Yoga Congress, Creating Joy: The Art and Science of Yoga, sponsored by The Himalayan Tradition Teacher Training Program and The Meditation Center of Minneapolis, July 14^th – August 10^th in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

There will be several precious opportunities to receive darshan and words of inspiration from Swami Veda before he curtails travel and enters silence in 2013. Joining Swami Veda, our faculty includes Swami Ritavan, Swami Nityamuktananda, Swami Ma Radha, Swami Ma Sewa, Peter Fabian, and Dr. Stephen (Stoma) Parker.

Guru Purnima Celebration, July 15

This special celebration of our guru tradition begins with a fire ceremony (havan), 4:00pm at The Meditation Center, NE Minneapolis. 6:00pm brings food and fellowship at Cedars Hall, located across the street from The Center.  Swami Veda will bless us with his Guru Purnima message at 7:30pm to be followed by a Full Moon Meditation at 9:00pm.

Lineage of Samadhi and Shaktipat Weekend Retreat, July 14 – 17

You are invited to participate and enjoy in this experiential weekend of Guru Purnima. This retreat is for initiates in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition who want a spiritual immersion for their sadhana at this auspicious time. The theme will include exploring the Lineage of Masters and the kriyas, such as mantra japa and yoga nidra, imparted for Virat-rupa darshan (universal view of consciousness) as guided by the [universal] Guru. Participants will attend the Guru Purnima celebration at The Meditation Center on July 15th (see description above). The retreat will be led by Swami Ritavan with Swami Nityamuktananda. Program and accommodations on the beautiful University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, MN.

All inclusive residential retreat - $410; earlybird registration by May 1 - $350, by June 1 - $380. Single overnights and day retreat rates also available.

Creating Joy: The Art and Science of Yoga Weekend Retreat, July 28 – 31

Rediscover your inner joy and explore how to create a joyful life through the art and science of yoga.  How do we create more joy in our lives? This weekend features inspirational speakers, yoga practicums, meditation and hatha classes, a classical Indian musical performance (kirtan) on July 29th and the Peace on Earth Meditation with Swami Veda on July 30th. Joining Swami Veda, the faculty includes Swami Nityamuktananda, Swami Ma Radha, Dr. Stephen (Stoma) Parker, Swami Ma Sewa, Swami Ritavan and Randall Krause. The kirtan features  virtuoso artists Drs. A. Pavan and Pooja Goswami Pavan.

All events are on the beautiful University of St. Thomas campus. Overnight accommodations are available on campus or you can come for the day or single lectures/practicums.

All inclusive residential retreat - $425; earlybird registration by May 1 - $380, by June 1 - $410. Single overnights, day retreats and single lecture/practicum rates also available.

Silence in the St. Croix Valley, July 31 – August 10

The five and ten day guided silence retreats take place at the beautiful Dunrovin Retreat Center on the St. Croix River. We will be lovingly guided in this key practice of our tradition by Swami Ritavan, Swami Ma Radha and Swami Ma Sewa.  Enjoy a systematic approach to reaching deep levels of peace.  Hatha yoga, pranayama, guided mediation and subtle body practices are used to enable us to experience our inner most light and beauty.

All inclusive ten day retreat - $1,250; earlybird by May 1 - $1125, by June 1 - $1190
All inclusive five day retreat - $625; earlybird by May 1 $560, by June 1, $590.

The above announcement is also on the AHYMSIN website, Please refer to the Ahymsin site for up to date information.

Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training Retreats

Himalayan Yoga Tradition Teacher Training Program (HYT-TTP)

• Level I: July 17 to July 31, 2011
• Level II: July 17 to July 31, 2011

HYT Teacher Training offers an integrated program of self-transformation leading to self-realization in the authentic tradition of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. For those wishing to deepen their personal practice, we offer a Continuing Studies program. For those wishing to become teachers, we offer a 200-hour and 600-hour program both registered with Yoga Alliance.   See www.HimalayanYogaTradition.com for more information and to enroll in HYT Teacher Training.   All participants must be accepted into this program. Accommodations and programming at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, USA.

Prana Vidya I and II for Hatha Yoga & Meditation Teachers

• Prana Vidya I: July 18 to July 22, 2011 (arrive July 17)
• Prana Vidya II: July 24 to July 29, 2011 (arrive July 24)

These workshops are designed for Yoga Teachers wishing to both deepen their personal yoga practice and enhance their yoga teaching skills. They provide Yoga Alliance continuing education units (CEUs) and provide credits for the Yoga Alliance Registered HYT Teacher Training Programs. All programs and accommodations are on the beautiful University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, MN, USA.

Prana Vidya I will explore the theory, practice and teaching of the Prana Vidya style of Hatha Yoga. Additionally, an in-depth study of the anatomy & physiology of the physical and subtle body will be included. Participants will have an opportunity to practice teach at least three classes based on the HYT introductory courses (Joints & Glands, Hatha-Level 1, and Integrated Practice-Level 1) in a small group setting and receive individual feedback from Senior HYT Faculty and Mentors. This workshop is recommended for those wishing to enhance their yoga teaching skills. We encourage those currently enrolled in HYT-TTP and those wishing to become HYT-TTP Mentors to attend.

Prana Vidya II is a weeklong residential retreat which will take the participants on a journey inwards utilizing the ancient wisdom practices of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. The program, based on Swami Veda Bharati's book, "The Song of Silence”, will highlight HYT Level 2 hatha, pranayama, meditation, subtle body practices, inner dialogue, and sankalpa shakti practices for the teacher and their students. We encourage those currently enrolled in HYT-TTP and HYT-TTP Mentors to attend.  This experiential workshop will provide an opportunity for Yoga Teachers to deepen their personal practice, be guided to deeper states, and learn how to support their students from this deeper state.

You can read additional details about all of the TTPs events on the AHYMSIN website, as well as at www.HimalayanYogaTradition.com or write to CreatingJoy2011@gmail.com