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Sthiram & Sukham | Discovering the Inner Balance

Sthiram and Sukham are one of the oft quoted phrases from Patanjali. Balancing steadiness with ease in an asana (posture) or any aspect of life is easier said than done. This requires negotiating a fine balance between two opposing forces of effort and effortlessness. Sthira includes being firm, steadfast, static and alert while sukham involves being soft, joyful, dynamic and free. The question before us is that could these forces be reconciled to achieve a greater harmony at the physical, energetic and psychological levels. Yogasutra and other important yoga texts not only promise us about such a possibility but also offer a step-by-step guidance in achieving it.

In this retreat, we will explore the meaning of these two important concepts experientially through the study of the sutras, practice of asana, pranayama and trataka and with the chanting of the mantras. With a deeper insight into the working of these two forces, one would be better equipped to harness them to their advantage both on the mat and off the mat.

The Details of the Retreat are as follows:

Date & timings: Starts on the evening of Friday, 9th December, 2022 at 4.30 pm and concludes on Sunday, 11th, December, 2022, 4.30 pm

Venue: Indica Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own. (scan the QR code for directions)

Retreat Fee: Rs 6000/- per person. The fees in inclusive of boarding, lodging and teaching. Early Bird Price is 5,500/- INR per person for registrations before 20th November, 2022.

Accommodation: Shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvik food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

Reaching the Retreat Venue: The venue is about 22 kms from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road preferably through own vehicles. The retreat center is very close to ‘Kamadhanu Kshetra’ – a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple in last few years. It would take about an hour to reach the retreat venue from the heart of the city. Participants have to make their own arrangements. If any assistance is required Indica Yoga Team will help.

Five Seats of Power

In this session, Raghuji will discuss his latest book, Five Seats of Power: Leadership insights from the Mahabharata is an invaluable guide to becoming the best one can be. It uses insights from the Yoga Shastra and the Mahabharata to offer principles and practices to enable behavioural transformation.

Gita Wisdom Retreat: Spiritual Pursuit Based on Bhgavad Gita

This is a presentation of the essence of Bhagavad Gita for a modern spiritual aspirant. Vedanta philosophy, selections from Gita, and developing a personalized spiritual routine based the teachings of Gita will be covered.

Key Focus:

  • The retreat will cover the basics of Vedanta philosophy as the foundation to discover a spiritual purpose and path in life.
  • About 50 essential verses from the Gita, including the complete 15th and 12th chapters will be discussed word by word.
  • A personalized daily routine for spiritual practice including chanting from the Gita and meditation will be covered. Guidelines for spiritualizing everyday life based on the Gita will be discussed.

Retreat Fee: Rs.6,000/-

*Avail Early Bird discount offer: Rs.5,000/- for registration before 10th October, 2022. (Limited seats only)

Open to all from the age group of 18 years and above

Accommodation: Only shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvik food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

Venue: Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Reaching the Retreat Venue: The venue is about 22 kms from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road preferably through own vehicles. The retreat center is very close to ‘Kamadhenu Kshetra’ – a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple in the last few years. It would take about an hour to reach the retreat venue from the heart of the city. Participants have to make their own arrangements. If any assistance is required Indica Yoga Team will help.

For more details contact us at +91 6363663313 or email: namaste@indicayoga.com

Meditation Retreat: In the light of Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Philosophy of Self-enquiry

The retreat will focus on the examining the relevance and application of philosophy of Sri Ramana Maharshi for practitioners/teachers of Hatha Yoga.

Key Focus:

  • Acquaint participants with the life and works of Sri Ramana Maharshi
  • Understanding and practicing of Atma Vichara (Self-Enquiry)
  • Reconciling the differences in the approach of Hatha Yoga and Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Philosophy
  • Charting a personal sadhana map incorporating Sri Ramana’s Maharshi’s Teachings

Retreat Fee: Rs.6000/-

*Avail Early Bird discount offer: Rs.5,000/- for registration before 15th October, 2022. (Limited seats only)

Accommodation: Only shared accommodation will be provided

Food: Simple sattvik food with fresh grown vegetables from the farm

Venue: Ritambhara Retreat, No. 69, BMTC Layout, Adjacent to Kammasandra Village, Lakshmipura Hobli.

The Retreat, located just on the outskirts of Bangalore city, is a small beautiful space dedicated to Yoga & spiritual studies and practices in a simple and clean environment adjacent to a farm of its own.

Reaching the Retreat Venue: The venue is about 22 kms from Majestic Bus Stand and is accessible through Magadi Road and Tumkur Road preferably through own vehicles. The retreat center is very close to ‘Kamadhenu Kshetra’ – a highly popular Raghavendra Swamy temple in the last few years. It would take about an hour to reach the retreat venue from the heart of the city. Participants have to make their own arrangements. If any assistance is required Indica Yoga Team will help.

For more details contact us at +91 6363663313 or email: namaste@indicayoga.com

Yoga Sutra Chanting in the Tradition of Krishnamacharya – Part 1

In the Krishnamacharya tradition, Sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are chanted in the style of Vedic Suktams. The grand master made the difficult-to-pronounce sutras into easy-to-pronounce words and added intonations for melodious chanting.The result is a sublime meditative experience. Yogrishi Sai has experimented with musical accompaniments (Harmonium and Tanpura) to further enhance the experience. He will be presenting the first chapter Samadhi Pada in this session.

Growing your Mind

In today’s world our training and learning have been focused on hard and soft skills. Yet, success and happiness happens to those who have the ability to bring these skills into moments of stress and challenge. In this session we will connect our ancient wisdom with our current science to see how meditation practice may help us grow focus and emotional resilience so we can consistently be our best under pressure. This session will also uniquely help you connect real life situations with meditation practices i.e. know what to use when.

The Awakening and Healing Power of Yoga Nidra

Join Richard Miller as he shares the practice of iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation, a 10-step contemporary practice of self-inquiry based on the ancient wisdom teachings of Yoga. iRest is integrative as it heals unresolved issues and traumas. It is restorative as it reawakens our innate unchanging and indestructible peace of mind that is then present amidst all changing circumstances. And it is transformative as it reveals our essential nondual true nature. Our time together is an invitation to call off your search and awaken to your heart’s deepest longing through the practice of iRest yoga nidra meditation and interactive dialogue. Only when you are willing to be living Presence will you, and the world, be at peace.