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R U D R A MDANCING WITH OUR EMOTIONS

2 - 12 JANUARY 2018

A CHANT & MEDITATIVE RETREAT

IN THE AUTHENTIC TRADITION OF

T KRISHNAMACHARYA & TKV DESIKACHAR

KRISHNAMACHARYAHEALING AND YOGAF O U N D A T I O N

Artwork by Shaniv i Sadana

RUDRA DANCING WITH OUR EMOTIONS“tryambakaà yajämahe sugandhià puñöivardhanam | urvärukamiva bandhanät måtyor mukñéyamämåtät.”“We worship the three eyed one, who is fragrant and makes us prosperous. Like a gourd from its stalk, may he release us from death and lead us to immortality.”

In many Yoga traditions like the Nätha tradition that propagated the Haöhayoga system, the god Çiva is regarded as the first of all Yogins, the one that gave the teachings to humanity and the one that can take us to the realms of the inner minds and even bestow the sincere seeker with immortality. Yoga as a spiritual practice invites us to cultivate the Çiva consciousness of the highest awareness. Çiva as a spiritual force turns things around and inside out, draws the focus back into our self and takes us on a journey to the depths of the heart where the source resides.

This is the basis of the famous Vedic Rudram chant to Çiva in the Yajurveda, in which one learns to honor the Divine power and mystery not only in beauty, bliss and happiness, but also in sorrow, difficulty and death. Çiva helps us embrace both sides of all dualities so that we can move beyond the dualities to the essence of oneness which is the deepest awareness. Rudram guides meditation, teaching us to observe, contemplate and not react, providing us with a cosmic view of the events in our lives and the emotions in our minds, so these can never overwhelm us. Rudram also creates a pressure inside to bring our awareness back to our own separation inside and to release toxic belief systems that need to be purified. Rudra, another name for Lord Çiva, is the great purifier, healer and transformer.

In this profound seminar students will have the opportunity to learn Rudram and experience its transformative power on themselves. Some additional supportive chants, both Vedic and non-Vedic, will also be taught that are not only uplifting in vibrations, but also have great healing potential. This experiential seminar will be taught in a serene and safe environment and will explore these topics in a manner that honors the tradition of ancient Äcärya-s. It is highly recommended for Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists as well as everyone who is on a spiritual path.

We warmly invite you to engage in this very special retreat to begin or sustain your spiritual journey. An appropximate timetable* of the program will be the following:9.00am Theme Presentation 2.00pm Präëäyäma Practice10.00am Chanting Session 3.00pm Theme Presentation11.00am Meditative Practice 4.00pm Chanting Session

The course is recommended to all serious practitioners of Yoga and Vedic chanting or anyone who is seeking to engage in a deep and sincere inquiry into spirituality. Those also looking to heal themselves spiritually or looking to make profound changes in their lives will also find this retreat supportive. The main faculty for the seminar will be Mrs. Menaka Desikachar and Dr. Kausthub Desikachar. The seminar will involve chanting, presentation of the meanings of these chants and also simple yet potent meditative practices that are associated with them. A powerful traditional Vedic fire-ritual in honor of the Lord Çiva will also be organized as part of the retreat.

* - This Timetable is only approximate, and will be confirmed to participants closer to actual date of retreat. Also please note that depending on the pace in which the group learns, some of these chants may be omitted and/or others may be included.

DATES 02 Jan - 12 Jan 2018 | Participants are advised to come a day or two early to acclimatize with the environment and complete all registration formalities. Classes will be from Tuesday to Saturday on the first week (02 - 06 January 2018), and Monday to Friday during the second week (08 - 12 January 2018).

INVESTMENT€545 Early Bird Price | Registration and payment on or before 31 October 2017€595 Normal Price | Registration and payment from 01 November 2017

Participants can pay through cash, wire transfer or credit card (Paypal). For all Paypal payments a transaction tax of 5% will be added. For bank transfers, participants must cover bank charges on both ends. Teachers bringing groups of five or more will be offered a reduction in price dependant on the size of the group. To register kindly fill the enclosed registration form and send it to our office.

VENUE The training program will be conducted in the serene setting of Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation, located at: Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation. 60 (Old #79) Greenways Road Extension, R A Puram, Chennai 600028, India Phone +91.44.42066856 Email courses@khyf.net

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