Copy of Summer Retreat 2018

Ananda Marga Summer Retreat 2018 & Kiirtan Festival

Join us for six nights of spiritual inspiration, loving community, joyful kiirtan and peaceful meditation! The Ananda Marga Summer Retreat and Kiirtan Festival is an amazing way to start the New Year.

Venue:

This year we are privileged to be able to use the beautiful Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat. This lovely location is purpose built for spiritual retreats and is located on 200 acres of pristine land adjoining the Border Ranges National Parks.

There are two levels of accommodation: Fahr House with private two-bed rooms and the Chalet, with ten beds per room.

See more at their website here.

Program:

Along with our daily routine of collective yoga classes, twice daily kiirtan and meditation and delicious vegetarian meals we will have an exciting program of workshops, classes and evening programs covering many aspects of spirituality, creativity and service.

Workshops include:

• Didi Ananda Tapomaya:

The Blissful Art of MInd Withdrawal through the Shuddhis

• Didi Ananda Devanishta:

Understanding the Vayus: The Subtle Essence of the Body

• Dada Krpamayanda:

Intuitional Practice and Its Necessity

• Jyoshna:

The Fun(!)damentals of Kiirtan

Learn what Jyoshna discovered when she researched why kiirtan has the power to bring you to the highest levels of spirituality.

Avarta "Turning" Kiirtan: A New Vision for a New World

Come and experience how Avarta Kiirtan can have immense benefits for the whole eco system.

My Prabhat Samgiit Song Survival Kit

Learn special songs she has chosen particularly for Australia which have brought vitality and inspiration around the world and can uplift you in all respects.

•Dada Krsnapremananda:

Walking on the Path of Bliss (introduction for new people)

• Yogesh:

Expanding Beyond Dogma

• Brahmani

Stage Performance Workshop

• Mudita:

Sound Healing

• Maetrayii:

Sound Bath

• Jyoti:

Vegan Cooking

• Basanti and Vinay:

Global Heartbeats

...and more!

Kiirtan Festival:

The Kiirtan Festival begins is on the middle days of the retreat, from 30 December to 1st January. We will focus on the profound practice of kiirtan chanting with our ethnologist and global musician, Dr. Jyoshna Latrobe. Jyoshna has been running kiirtan festivals across Europe in the past year, with great success and we look forward to this special opportunity.

Details:

Please arrive on 28 December after 2 pm. Departure is after breakfast on 3 January. The best airport to arrive is the Gold Coast airport. Please let us know if you need to be picked up. Blankets and pillows are provided, so please bring sheets and a pillow slip and towel. (These times may be rented, but please contact Sine Cera in advance.) Other helpful items: meditation cushion and shawl, comfortable, respectful clothes (revealing or tight clothes are not appropriate at a spiritual gathering), swimmers, notebook and pen, musical instruments and any poetry or other performances or art you would like to share.

Cost:

$395 Adults in dormitory accommodation

$435 Adults in twin share rooms (per adult)

Teens (13-18): $175

Children (8-12): $140

Little Ones (3-7): $100

Add $20 for children in twin share rooms

Add $25 if paying after 15 December

Day Price: $85/day for adults. $40 / teens. $30 /8-12s. $25/ Under 8

Overseas Attendees: Please contact us for discount if required.

Send an email with names, ages of children, arrival details and any other important comments to:

retreats@iinet.net.au