SWAMI RAMA INTENSIVE

Immerse yourself in three weeks of the profound wisdom and practical teachings of Swami Rama.

Sadhana Mandir offers a three week SWAMI RAMA INTENSIVE and YOGA MEDITATION RETREAT twice a year, in the spring and fall. This Program will be of tremendous interest to those familiar with Swami Rama and who want to explore the teachings and practices in greater depth. Swami Rama is widely known to have presented the deeper teachings of Yoga in extremely clear and accessible ways, and with the perspective that the goal of Yoga is nothing less than the direct experience of one's true Self (Atman, Purusha) in this very lifetime.

SCHEDULE: Following is a general schedule outline. While there will be several events each day, not all of the listings below will happen each and every day. Our Programs are flexible, and we shift to accommodate the needs of the participants.

5:00 am	Lemon water
6:00	Meditation #1
7:00	Hatha Yoga
8:00	Breakfast
9:30	Presentation
11:30	Meditation #2
1:00 pm	Lunch
2:30	Practicum or Discussion
4:00	Tea
5:00	Walk
6:00	Meditation #3
6:45	Supper
7:30	Presentation
9:00	Meditation#4

MEDITATION: The Program will have four meditation times every day, with each session being of the duration with which you personally feel comfortable. It is the regularity that is emphasized, rather than the duration.

PRESENTATIONS: Most days (though not necessarily every day) there will be two presentations on practical Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra based directly on the written teachings of Swami Rama. The Presenters will: 1) choose a chapter from a book by Swami Rama and give a presentation with that title, including quotes, 2) elaborate or further explain the principles and practices, and 3) share their own experience with learning and practicing the teachings.

DISCUSSIONS: Approximately every other day there will be a facilitated group discussion related to practices of mindfulness, meditation in action, witnessing, and internal dialogue (important aspects of contemplation). These will be based on the actual practices in which you will be coached during the retreat.

HATHA YOGA and PRACTICUMS: Every day there will be Hatha Yoga classes or other practicum classes, such as for Pranayama and breath training, Agni Sara, or Yoga Nidra. The specific offerings each day will be based on how they might blend with the rest of the Program and the needs of the Participants.

WALKING: It is extremely convenient and pleasant to walk along the River Ganges, as the ashram is directly beside the river in a less densely populated part of Rishikesh (downstream from the busy areas). Participants are encouraged to walk at least once, if not twice or more per day between classes and meditations.

ACCOMMODATION: Double occupancy only, as space is limited. Register early.

Duration: 3 weeks, application is required
Program fee: Rs. 500 per day (includes food and lodging)