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I am exactly where I am meant to be

April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
arunachala

by guest author Swami Karma Karuna, Anahata Retreat Centre Twenty years ago a friend mentioned to me Arunachala, a sacred mountain of Shiva, (a representation of high consciousness in yoga or to devoted Hindus one of the many forms of God). Many know it due to the great Saint Ramana Maharishi who has and still inspires millions in the quest to discover; “Who am I?…not Peter or Jane or this body or this mind, but who am I really?" For some reason, this mountain of Shiva became lodged … [Read more...]

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Sept – Nov: India – World Yoga Convention & inspiring Yoga Retreat packages with Anahata

March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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You are invited with us on a unique and fully guided journey to the home of Satyananda Yoga®, for inspiring yoga retreats in India. Join us for this very authentic experience of traditional yoga and ashram life that will touch your heart. The World Yoga Convention (WYC) in Munger is a highlight for 2013 and we will be leading three groups from Kolkata for this auspicious event. Firstly, a dedicated group will participate in seva (selfless service), helping with all the preparations for the … [Read more...]

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Vastu architecture in the West

September 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Sthapati inspecting a stone statue

By guest author Michael Borden The structure of the Vastu inspired building vibrates with cosmic energy and the bodily instrument resonates with this vibration. To create and offer the house of supreme bliss, and to enable us to experience that supreme bliss here in this mundane house itself – these are the prime motives of Vastu Science. - Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati In the mid-1990s, I begun a search for information about Vastu Architecture. I found that there were many ancient and … [Read more...]

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Leaving behind window shopping for the soul & committing to a tradition

September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
durga

By guest author Carmen Howell of The Sadhana Studio The title for this article came from a blog, where the writer shared her "tempest of emotions, regarding the question of whether to take and commit to a teacher'? The advice she received was that window shopping for ceremonies, teachers and/or traditions prevents a situation where one can go deeply into any one tradition, and will only result in a shallow experience and knowledge of a topic. In short, window shopping can be delusional … [Read more...]

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Nov or Dec: India Travel with Sannyasi Yogamani, two options

August 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Travel to India in November or December

Option A: The Ashram Experience: 4 – 19 Nov 2012. Option A. NZ$2300 Excluding Air Fares. This year Yogamani will be leading a group to Bihar School of Yoga in Munger for the November Yoga Drishti Satsang Series conducted by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati at Ganga Darshan, Munger. Please bear in mind that the program is not a yoga training program, but an opportunity to spend time with Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. There is the possibility to receive Diksha during your stay, with … [Read more...]

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India: The ultimate place for a ‘Holy Day’

July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Beautiful Lotus Flower

by guest author Swami Karma Karuna, Anahata Yoga Retreat There are some parts of the world that once visited get into your heart and won’t let go. India is such a place. A country of mysterious paradoxes; where civilizations and times intermix, a magical place which attracts people from all over the world with the richness of the land, its lush beauty and exotic architecture, its ability to overload your senses with the pure, concentrated intensity of its colors, smells and tastes. From … [Read more...]

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